“When we see things in an intuitive way, in conscious union with the eyes of God, what we see is qualitatively different. Basically it is no longer self-referential but very expansive seeing because we are participating in the larger reality of God, which is Love. This changes everything.” Fr. Richard Rohr
May 25, 2016 Daily Quote
“When you do not know you need mercy and forgiveness yourself, you invariably become stingy in sharing it with others.” Fr. Richard Rohr
May 24, 2016 Daily Quote
“What if the question is not why am I so infrequently the person I really want to be, but why do I so infrequently want to be the person I really am?” Oriah Mountain Dreamer
May 23, 2016 Daily Quote
“Why not accept ourselves just the way we are, and love ourselves the way we are? The image of perfection we have learned to search for is one of the biggest lies.” don Miguel Ruiz
Common Ground Mini-Series: Gina Lake – Part 3 of 8
BUSTING THE ILLUSION
In week 3 of this 8-week class with Gina Lake, we heard more of how to free yourself from the false self and its negative and limiting beliefs. You will see clearly how the egoic mind, which creates the false self, operates and draws you into its illusory, virtual reality and how all suffering is created by believing the lies in the egoic thought-stream. More importantly, you will discover what you can do about it—how you can detach from the egoic mind and align, instead, with your true self. You will see how living in alignment with the true self is not only more creative, wise, peaceful, and loving, but also safe and provides for all your needs. This course is essentially about how to move out of the egoic mind and live from a deeper place, which is accessed in the present moment.
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Spirit Led Movie Watchers Group – 5/22/16
Once again our Movie Watchers Group was inspired by the messages Spirit gives us when we ask and look for them. In the movie “Lars and the Real Girl,” Lars (Acad
emy Award-Nominee* Ryan Gosling), is a sweet but quirky guy who thinks he’s found the girl of his dreams in a life-sized doll named Bianca. Lars is completely content with his artificial girlfriend, but when he develops feelings for Margo, an attractive co-worker, Lars finds himself lost in a unique love triangle, hoping to somehow discover the real meaning of true love.
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Our next movie will be “Brother Sun, Sister Moon” the story of Saint Francis of Assisi. Before watching the movie, go within and ask for guidance while watching. After the movie, take some time to contemplate and journal your thoughts. Then join us on Sunday, June 28 at 8 PM ET to discuss your thoughts.
Weekly Gathering – 5/22/16
Reverend Jacquelyn Eckert led an inspiring Gathering this morning on the topic of “Prayer of Saint Francis”. How does our deep desire for Awakening benefit by adopting a personal ethic of “selfless service”? Jacquelyn explores this topic honestly, with an open mind and deep compassion. Kathy Smith reads from “Living the ‘Prayer of St. Francis’ With All of Creation” by Daniel Horan.
Barbara Deurwaarder was the Admin
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May 22, 2016 Daily Quote
“When you make awakening your first priority, it is like your clothes getting wet. It seeps into every aspect of your life.” Thomas Hübl
May 21, 2016 Daily Quote
“Deep spirituality isn’t just about having a rigorous meditation practice or reciting spiritual texts correctly. It’s about asking questions and challenging our beliefs and the beliefs of others. Sometimes that means pushing back on things we, at face value, identify as spiritual.” Sharon Salzberg
This Weekend in the Awakening Together Sanctuary
Join us Sunday for our Weekly Gathering with Reverend Jacquelyn Eckert. Jacquelyn’s topic will be “The Prayer of Saint Francis.” Kathy Smith will be her reader. The Gathering is at 10:15 ET in the Awakening Together Sanctuary.
Join Lyn Johnson directly after the Gathering at 11:30 AM ET for our weekly Member’s Fellowship.
Then join us this Sunday evening at 8 PM ET, for our Spirit Led Movie Watcher’s Group. This month’s movie is Lars and the Real Girl.
About Lars and the Real Girl: Sometimes you find love where you’d least expect it. Just ask Lars (Academy Award-Nominee* Ryan Gosling), a sweet but quirky guy who thinks he’s found the girl of his dreams in a life-sized doll named Bianca. Lars is completely content with his artificial girlfriend, but when he develops feelings for Margo, an attractive co-worker, Lars finds himself lost in a hilariously unique love triangle, hoping to somehow discover the real meaning of true love. Offbeat and endearing, this romantic comedy takes a fresh look at dating and relationships and dares to ask the question: What’s so wrong with being happy?
Watch the movie, then join us at 8:00 PM ET to discuss your thoughts.
Movie Watchers Discussion Group Schedule: Fourth Sunday of Every Month, 8pm-9pm ET – Facilitated by Jacquelyn Eckert
Common Ground: Guest Mini-Series – Gina Lake – BUSTING THE ILLUSION
In week 3 of this 8-week class with Gina Lake, you will learn how to free yourself from the false self and its negative and limiting beliefs. You will see clearly how the egoic mind, which creates the false self, operates and draws you into its illusory, virtual reality and how all suffering is created by believing the lies in the egoic thought-stream. More importantly, you will discover what you can do about it—how you can detach from the egoic mind and align, instead, with your true self. You will see how living in alignment with the true self is not only more creative, wise, peaceful, and loving, but also safe and provides for all your needs. This course is essentially about how to move out of the egoic mind and live from a deeper place, which is accessed in the present moment.
If you are inspired by the current mini-series, please support the guest teacher with a donation. 100% of the donations made from this page go directly to the current guest teacher (minus the PayPal fee). Suggested donation is $2-$10 per week. Donations are tax deductible for US citizens under IRS code 501(c)(3).
Donate to the Gina Lake Mini-Series
Gina’s mini-series is offered on Sunday from May 8 – June 26 at 9pm ET. Since Gina is offering an 8-week mini-series, the total one-time suggested donation is $16-$80. Thank you for your generosity.
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