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Audio & Homework~ Gentle Healing Year 1 with Rev. Michele Hojnacki – Week 43

November 27, 2023

Rev. Michele Hojnacki guides a group of committed students through year 1 of Gentle Healing who want to make consistent, gentle progress toward genuine peace, joy, and love. This group meets weekly on Mondays at 5-7 pm ET/3-5 pm MT and all members are committed to specific assignments and practices between group meetings.

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Homework for week 43:

Homework Assignment A: Workbook lessons 285-291 including the tips. Practice daily awareness-watching-awareness, Loving Consciousness, or Abandon Release Method meditation for 20-30 minutes each day. Practice the “Loving All” Method.
Homework Assignment B: Read NTI 2 Corinthians, Chapters 1-6, pgs 309-316.

What’s Happening in the Sanctuary ~ Monday, November 27, 2023

November 26, 2023

All Times are Eastern Standard Time – – – – See helpful links below

7:30-8:30 am – Being Aware of Awareness Meditation – Facilitated by Rev. Anne Blanchard
This program provides an opportunity to be in community with others who will to find that place of no place, that attention to our natural attentiveness, that innate humanness that can often be overlooked. Rev. Anne Blanchard facilitates this program on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. ET by leading participants through gently guided Being Aware of Awareness meditation.

5:00-7:00 pm – Consistent, Gentle Healing Year 1 – Facilitated by Rev. Michele Hojnacki
Rev. Michele guides committed students to make consistent, gentle progress toward genuine peace, joy, and love using the Gentle Healing Curriculum. Year 1 is based on A Course in Miracles Workbook for Students and other non-dual teachings.

7:00-8:00 pm – Self-Guided Awakening: An Epilogue of Gentle Healing – Facilitated by Rev. Shawna Summers and Friends
This group meets weekly to share our experiences and insights on how these contemplations are lived. The intention is to stay True to Guidance and be honest in sharing.

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What’s Happening in the Sanctuary Sunday, November 26, 2023

November 25, 2023

All Times are Eastern Standard Time – See links below to join us in the Sanctuary

9:30 am – Contemplating Poetry using Lectio Divina with Rev. Susan Telford
Rev. Susan Telford will be guiding us in learning the contemplative practice of Lectio Divina using poetry.

In each session, Susan will read a poem, drawing from a wide range of poets, including Rumi, Hafiz, David Whyte, Mary Oliver, John O’Donohue, and many others (including her own work), then guide participants through the four steps of Lectio Divina.

Susan shares that this direct practice is a beautiful way to connect with Inner Wisdom and obtain clarity.

10:15 am – Weekly Gathering – Rev. Michele Hojnacki
Topic: “Being Present with What Is ”

Description: A. H. Almaas’ says something beautiful and important about emotions. He says, “If you feel an emotion completely, without adding anything to it, it will transform to reveal its true condition, which is our True Nature in one particular flavor or another.” When we take our hands off of our experiences and just allow what is, healing happens revealing True Nature. Through the sharing of a recent contemplation, Rev. Michele will demonstrate how the practice of presence can reveal True Nature.

Reading: Sarah Hill will read from The Unfolding Now: Realizing Your True Nature Through the Practice of Presence by A. H. Almaas.

11:30 am –Weekly Fellowship Time – Rev. Tawonda Chase
This is the time when Awakening Together fellowships as a community. We share what is on our hearts and minds from the recent homily or anything else that is truly inspiring us.

12:00 pm – Giving Up Kate! – Rev. Kate Brennan *Recording
Rev. Kate reads and shares her journal, contemplation, and experience of applying the teachings of Gentle Healing.

12:30 pm – God Through Audz – Audrey Whitehead
Join Audrey Whitehead for her program God through Audz where she will read from a new Helen Hamilton book. Audrey will share, if prompted, in dedication to discerning for Truth and invites others in attendance to listen deeply, for all answers are within, and succinct, soulful sharing is encouraged.

1:00 pm – Sacred Inquiry – Rev. Shawna Summers
Rev. Shawna demonstrates the art of Sacred Inquiry in real-time. Join her as she follows the guidance, questioning each layer that the thinking mind throws at her in an attempt to hide the wisdom that is Inherent in us all. She is learning to go deeper into beginners’ mind with humble and honest curiosity. This is an evolving process, as she learns to feel for the vibrational level of each thought, exposing the source. She invites all listening to join her in their own Inquiry to experience the strength of this powerful spiritual practice. The original inspiration for this half-hour came from Adyashanti’s book ‘Sacred Inquiry’.

1:30 pm – Freedom Practice Sangha – Facilitated by Rev. Anne Blanchard
This will be a time of sharing our inquiries, insights and challenges, listening to others, or just knowing that we are in community as we find that undefended place within ourselves that longs to be free.

2:30 pm – 4:45 pm Awakening Together Radio Broadcast during the break.
This is the time designated as a break so that our Sanctuary Director may have the time to rest.

5:00 pm – The Mighty Companions – Revs. Glen Ganaway and Yolanda Mapes
Revs. Glen Ganaway and Yolanda Mapes, who are interfaith ministers, share a delightful, funny, and inspiring hour of A Course in Miracles. Come join in on the fun, the laughs, and the music while unlearning the ego through the lessons and chapters of ACIM.

6:00 pm – Enlightened Leadership: Building the Foundation – Facilitated by Revs. Rhoda Makled & David Hemphill *Recording
The Tao Te Ching (The Way), written by Lao-Tzu (Old Teacher), is a guide to enlightened leadership. While most people believe effective leadership lies in knowledge and power, the Tao teaches it lies in emptiness, stillness, and presence.

Awakening Together’s Vice President-Minister, Rev. Rhoda Makled and Rev. David Hemphill share from the Tao as they contemplate its principles in order to fully embody them. In addition to the 2 versions already being read from the Tao, the pair will also read Regina Dawn Aker’s translation of the Tao Te Ching.

7:00 pm – Deepening into Clarifying the Teachings – Facilitated by Rev. Jacquelyn Eckert
During this program, we will listen to a portion of each previously recorded “Clarifying the Teachings” program. Afterward, we will spend time contemplating and teaching ourselves what is most alive for us at the moment. We may also spend time practicing what Regina is teaching. And…we will start at the very beginning.

Bring your journals, openness, and curiosity as we explore what is most alive in us and ready to be seen. We hope you feel inspired to join.

8:00 pm – Movie Watcher Discussion Group – Facilitated by Rev. Anne Blanchard
This movie group will be a different experience since we will be watching this fun, festive movie together in the Sanctuary and then sharing our contemplations with some of the suggestions written below.

Remember the excitement you felt when you first watched How the Grinch Stole Christmas? How year after year when Christmas time rolled around you couldn’t wait to watch it again? Getting lost in the bright, colorful, alive animation of the cartoon, the dastardliness of the Grinch, and the innocence of all the Whos in Whoville was just part of the fun. Well during this month’s Awakening Together’s Movie Discussion Group, we will be reprising that annual watching tradition by joining together in the Sanctuary and viewing this classic TV special together.

As we watch we will consider the following questions: What if this classic children’s tale is really a very deep Truth teaching in disguise? What if this too is an example of the consistent wisdom in the universe which, once one opens their heart to it, appears everywhere by the hand of universal grace? And, more specifically, what unique inner guidance is here for us to discern in this timeless holiday standard that helps us live more in tune with our true nature, awakening to One True Self? Directly following the showing, we will have an opportunity to share our experiences, our insights, and any new revelations that arise from watching together with inner wisdom. We really do hope you can join us.

*Sanctuary closes at 9 pm ET/7 pm MT.

All Times are Eastern Standard Time – See helpful links below.

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What’s Happening in the Sanctuary ~ Saturday, November 25, 2023

November 24, 2023

All times are Eastern Standard Time. Look below for helpful links.

1:00 – 3:00 pm – Self-Inquiry Dyad Practice – Facilitated by Rev. Anne Blanchard/Yvonne Unger

The practice is intensive, direct self-inquiry. The format is partner-assisted contemplation, commonly referred to as dyads, which means two.

The day is Saturday and the time of the practice is 1 to 3 PM ET. You can join for either the first hour, the second hour, or for both depending on the time available in your schedule.

What do you want? What do you really want? What is the aim of your spiritual practice? What is the purpose? What is your purpose? We ask because we embark weekly to practice in the sanctuary, and have a direct experience of the truth of what we are. The very good news is that you cannot, not be the Truth of what you are. Truth doesn’t go away because we don’t know it, can’t see it, or don’t presently experience it.

If you are interested in exploring your own blocks to the awareness of love’s presence, to the Truth of what you are, you are warmly invited to join us.

No prior experience is necessary. An introduction and overview will be given at the beginning of each hour.

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What’s Happening in the Sanctuary ~ Friday, November 24, 2023

November 23, 2023

All times are Eastern Standard Time. Look below for helpful links.

7:30-8:30 am – Being Aware of Awareness Meditation – Facilitated by Rev. Anne Blanchard
This program provides an opportunity to be in community with others who will to find that place of no place, that attention to our natural attentiveness, that innate humanness that can often be overlooked. Rev. Anne Blanchard facilitates this program on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 7:30 – 8:30 am ET by leading participants through gently guided Being Aware of Awareness meditation.

3-4 pm – Nisargadatta Maharaj: Contemplating “I am That” – Facilitated Rev. Anne Blanchard & Yvonne Unger
In this program, we contemplate the teachings of Nisargadatta Maharaj together. “Between the banks of pain and pleasure the river of life flows. It is only when the mind refuses to flow with life and gets stuck at the banks, that it becomes a problem.” – Nisargadatta Maharaj

While the impetus for this program was born from the power and the clarity of the practice of the Minister Preparation Program curriculum, “The Teachings of Nisargadatta Maharaj,” in which his pointings were contemplated, the desire is to share in this practice with all at Awakening Together regardless of any prior familiarity with the teachings of this Indian Master. So whether you have taken the MPP class or are brand new to these teachings, you are warmly invited to join in and see how Nisargadatta speaks to you.

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What’s Happening in the Sanctuary ~ Thursday, November 23, 2023

November 22, 2023

All Times are Eastern Standard Time – – – – See helpful links below

7:30 am – Meditation Exploration with Rev. Anne Blanchard
One of the core practices of the Awakening Together community is Awareness Watching Awareness meditation. Those words can inspire as much confusion for some as they do clarity of purpose for others. This program provides an opportunity to be in community with others who will to find that place of no-place, that attention to our natural attentiveness, that innate humanness that can often be overlooked. Anne Blanchard facilitates this program on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 7:30 – 8:30 am ET by leading participants through gently guided Being Aware of Awareness meditation.

2:00-4:00 pm – Gentle Healing Year 3 – Rev. Susan Telford
Rev. Susan guides a group of committed students through year 3 of Gentle Healing who would like to make consistent, gentle progress toward genuine peace, joy, and love. This group meets weekly on Thursdays at 2-4 pm ET and all members are committed to specific assignments and practices between group meetings. This class is based on The Seven Steps to Awakening.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Rev. Jacquelyn & Connie – Early Insights- “Fear Begets Fear”

November 22, 2023

Rev. Jacquelyn Eckert and Connie Poole play Regina Dawn Akers’ Early Teaching videos and invite those in attendance to contemplate those teachings along with them.

Because these teachings are so helpful, Jacquelyn and Connie plan to slowly review them by playing one or two of them each week and contemplating them in a group format.

Live in the Sanctuary Weekly on Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 pm ET
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Here’s a link to next week’s RDA Early Teaching that will be played: #86 Letting Go of Control

What’s Happening in the Sanctuary~ Wednesday, November 22, 2023

November 21, 2023

All times are Eastern Standard Time. Look below for helpful links.

7:30-8:30 am – Being Aware of Awareness Meditation – Facilitated by Rev. Anne Blanchard
This program provides an opportunity to be in community with others who desire to find that place of no place, that attention to our natural attentiveness, that innate humanness that can often be overlooked. Anne Blanchard facilitates this program on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. ET by leading participants through gently guided Being Aware of Awareness meditation.

For the rest of the day the Sanctuary will be closed so that those who are celebrating Thanksgiving in the United States can prepare or travel.

Please remember you can always listen to the AT Radio when the Sanctuary is not open. Click link below to listen.

Enjoy your Thanksgiving!

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Audio & Homework~ Gentle Healing Year 1 with Rev. Michele Hojnacki – Week 42

November 21, 2023

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Homework for week 42:

Homework Assignment A: Workbook lessons 278-284 including the tips. Practice daily awareness-watching-awareness, Loving Consciousness or Abandon Release Method meditation for 20-30 minutes each day. Practice the “Loving All” Method.
Homework Assignment B: Read NTI 1 Corinthians, Chapters 9 – 16, pgs 297-307.

What’s Happening in the Sanctuary – Tuesday, November 21, 2023

November 20, 2023

All Times are Eastern Standard Time – – – – See helpful links below

7:30 am – Meditation Exploration with Rev. Rhoda Makled
During these meditations, Rhoda Makled will gently guide participants through a meditation practice. Meditation practices may include any of the following, but will not be limited to a specific style:

Being Aware of Awareness
Do Nothing
Self-Inquiry
Beingness
Radiance Sutras
Sound
Loving Consciousness
Contemplation

9:00 am – Heart Explorations: Embracing the Whole Show – Facilitated by Rev. Anne Blanchard
During our time together, we will explore what it takes to live from an open, undefended heart. Naturally, any true exploration of living from the heart necessarily entails taking a deep and sustained look at what prevents us from keeping our hearts open. Grounded in the knowledge that the essence of us, our true nature, is the very lovingness within us all, we will explore how to recognize and release egoic energies by cultivating open-hearted awareness practices which support us in directly experiencing our true Self. By leaning into willingness, steeped in self-honesty, and with a consistent dash of courage, we endeavor to open to whatever life brings, as it brings it, that is, on life’s terms. In so doing, we trust that everything – absolutely everything – is here for us to use for healing, for purification, and for learning to live from the heart. We look forward to supporting each other in our individual explorations of how we truly embrace the entirety of this show we call life.

5:30 pm – Discussion of Be As You Are by Ramana Maharshi – Lina Luckway
This new weekly program will be facilitated by Lina Luckway. She will be reading and sharing from Be As You Are by Ramana Maharshi.

Be As You Are is a treasury of Ramana Maharshi’s knowledge. The book collects conversations with the many seekers who came to him for guidance, answering the questions sought on the road to enlightenment. Self-realization is the vital quest we must all pursue before we can attempt to understand the world.

Ramana’s method of self-inquiry is to dissolve the belief of separation from the Self, his insistence that there is a direct path to awakening and that enlightenment can be attained by anyone is in strong focus. Ramana puts everything in clear and simple words, and Hindu terms and Sanskrit words are also explained. There is no need to be familiar with Hindu scripture before reading this book.

Let’s get together, read and discuss the essence of Ramana Maharshi’s teaching Be As You Are, and see what insights and delights unfold.

6:30 pm – Early Insights- Facilitated by Rev. Jacquelyn Eckert & Connie Poole
The pair will play Regina Dawn Akers’ Early Teaching videos and invite those in attendance to contemplate those teachings along with them.

Regina’s recently completed YouTube playlist featuring the “meat” of her early teachings is a treasure trove of insight into the practices and understanding that illuminated her path to awakening. Regina compiled the teachings by trimming down her early teaching audios to highlight the core components of the guidance she received early in her journey.

Because these teachings are so helpful, Jacquelyn and Connie plan to slowly review them by playing one or two of them each week and contemplating them in a group format.

7:30 pm – Silence of the Heart – Lin Castaldo
Lin Castaldo will be sharing a new half-hour program on the 1^st, 3^rd, and 5^th Tuesdays of the month from 7:30 – 8 pm ET. She will be exploring the book Silence of the Heart ~Dialogues with Robert Adams. “Robert Adams (January 21, 1928 – March 2, 1997) is an American Self-realized master and a direct disciple of Ramana Maharshi. This book is dedicated to the teachings of Robert Adams during his Satsangs from 1991-1993. If you are a sincere seeker, and if you find the all-important heart connection with Robert, your life will never again be the same. Doors will unlock, and magic will happen.”

8:00 pm – As I Am – Rev. Marisol Landin
Join Marisol as she dives deeper into self-acceptance. She will share her journey toward compassion and love within the human condition. This will be a practice of forgiveness, love, and trust as we all welcome the Light within together.

The Sanctuary will close at 8:30 pm ET/6:30 pm MT tonight.

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