A universal assembly for true discernment
Topic: Letting Go of the ‘I’ by Letting Go of the World
Description: Rev. Jacquelyn Eckert reflected on how believing circumstances in the world is also believing one’s self to be the false self. Therefore, letting go of believing circumstances in the world is letting go of one’s false self image.
Reading: Lyn Johnson read an excerpt from NTI 1 Peter
Topic: “From self to Self”
Rev. Regina Dawn Akers looked at the general process of awakening as we move from identification with the false self to truth realization.
Topic: “The Quiet Answer” ; . . . so what is the question?
Rev. Carl Lammers discussed how important it is to listen for the quiet answer after asking only honest questions.
Reader: Chris Souchack
Reading: The Teachings of Inner Ramana” The Purpose of Surrender, Part Two
Topic: “Emunha – Trust in the Creator”
Rev. Gloria Wells discussed how important absolute trust is for our growth.
Topic: “Gifts in strange wrapping”
Rev. Gloria Wells discussed how our problems are gifts in disguise for our growth.
Topic: “The Prison of Ideals”
Rev. Hal Seeley discussed how our ideas of Awakening can lead to impatience and frustration.
Topic: “Using Values to End the Spiritual Ego”
Rev. Regina Dawn Akers discussed the importance of Awakening Together’s Core Values as a way to purify the mind of tendencies that are commonly known as “spiritual ego.”
Topic: “Beyond Enlightenment”
Rev. Regina Dawn Akers discussed teachings about awakening, enlightenment and the disappearance of the world.
Special Event: Doreen Bonnet was ordained as an Awakening Together Minister during this week’s GatheringRev. Helen Avery discussed how the truth of who we are is right here, right now. All we have to do is stay there.
Reader: Rev. Hal Seeley, An Adaptation of Mooji’s Invitation to the ‘What Is’.
