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Chris Lauretig

Chris Lauretig is a lifetime resident of Cleveland and a graduate of Cleveland Heights High School.  After graduating from Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio with a degree in Political Science and a Minor in Philosophy, Chris operated a Baskin Robbins franchise in Cleveland Heights for 8 years.  In 1995, Chris returned to his alma mater and coached baseball at Cleveland Heights High School.  He was the Junior Varsity coach for 4 years and the Head Varsity coach for 5 years. Upon the birth of his second child in 2004, Chris resigned from his coaching duties to spend more time with his family.

In 2001, Chris earned a teaching certificate as a Special Education Intervention Specialist from Cleveland State University.  In the fall of 1999, Chris was hired at a Cleveland area school district as a Job Training Coordinator (JTC).  As a part of his job, Chris was required to earn a vocational certificate, the Transition to Work Endorsement, from Kent State University.  His duties included helping students with disabilities find community-based employment and coordinating the students’ training on those jobs through the use of job coaches. He also helped coordinate the students’ transition from school to the adult world, often through linking students and their families with adult service agencies for support.

In 2002 Chris was hired as the JTC to startup a vocational program that served high school students with typical intelligence, but a history of academic and social failure.  In academic terminology, these students were identified with the special education designation of Emotional Disability (ED).  The program has since added an academic component and turned into an all-day alternative high school.

No matter where Chris has worked his passion for personal growth has been apparent. This is most evident in the development of Out of the Matrix, which occurred as an outgrowth of his work with his students.  He and Tony Senf collaborated to create Out of the Matrix as a program to facilitate the turnaround of these “Failing” students.  You can hear about the results Out of the Matrix produces by visiting the testimonials page.  Chris is often heard saying, “I would not be teaching this material if I did not consistently hear from our graduates that it was one of the most transformative experiences of their lives”.

Purchase Chris Lauretig’s new book Living the Guided Life!

Link to their website – http://www.outofthematrix.org/meet-the-creators.html

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Lisa Natoli is minister, author and teacher of A Course in Miracles. She writes and teaches on the topics of transformation, prayer, abundance and healing. She is devoted to God and Jesus Christ. She is the creator of the 40-Day Program for Transformation, a free online program http://www.lisanatoli.com

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Dov’s Story

Coming from my early Jewish upbringing and tradition, I looked out on a world which appeared unloving, unfair, prejudiced, and fast to pass judgment on anyone who did not meet with “their” standards.

Even looking within my own religion, I noticed during my teenage years, that there was disparity within the religion itself, as well as anger towards “those” outsiders who were outspoken in their feelings towards minorities.

It did not appear to me in those early days of my life that there was a lot of love in the world. Yet I was determined to go out into the world and find the Love that I believed must be there, somewhere. My life took the form of “looking for love in all the wrong places”. I went through my own mid-life crisis. Having first acquired all the props of success in my 20’s, none of it gave me the happiness that I dreamed the world offered when I followed its rules.

My spiritual rebirth came in 1972, along with Divine Guidance, “love the truth” 
 I found ACIM 5 years later. I was a slow learner as I counted on my intellectual ability to grok the Course by studying the Course for many years trying to connect all the dots in the 1300 pages.

It has only been the past few years that I have come to a whole new understanding of its Purpose and its Rewards. Recognizing the Voice within me as my Higher Self, The Holy Spirit that dwells within us all as my Internal Guide, I have learned Trust in a way that the Course speaks about, yet must be experienced by the Student to fully Appreciate.

I am Grateful for the recognition of our Father’s Love for us all giving us His Gift to us as Spirit who knows us as Perfect and is not fooled by the forms of this world I have given meaning to, yet can now see them through the eyes of Spirit and Forgiveness.

I had an NDE, (a near death experience) where I left my body and calmly looked down upon my body back in 1980. For many years, I had interpreted that event as seen through the eyes of my ego, where I did not know why I came back and had come up with 2 possible “meanings” which seemed rational, according to what the world would agree was “sane”.

Recently the Spiritual Eye within me gently showed me that the Peace and Calm I experienced in those moments which I looked down upon my body came from the fact that my Higher Self gave it no meaning…. that my ego thought system would give “all of its meanings” to it.

My path now is extending that experience by using my underlying mantra for looking at the world I see, recognizing that “I do not know what anything is for” from WB Lesson 25, and now Ask to have it shown to me.

It is this willingness that has provided me with a “Letting go” process. Holy Spirit recently showed me “Losing your baggage is a good thing.”

Today I use as my bottom line signature “Laughter NOW, saves lifetimes later.”

I now see that all the meanings I have given to everything in this world, including the thoughts I had when I was young and seeing the world thru the eyes of my personality, I saw what I wanted to see, and felt it was an attack on me.

I took it seriously then. Now I can step back, smile at it, recognizing that is what I wanted it to mean. What I took seriously, I can smile and laugh at it now. Thank You for asking for my story.

In Appreciation & Gratitude
Lov,
Dov
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Laughter Now saves lifetimes later
Always in Honor of You
In Appreciation * Gratitude
David Fishman

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Laughter Now Heals!
Always in Honor of You
In Appreciation * Gratitude
David Fishman

Facebook Page
I http://www.facebook.com/groups/OpenMindsTrust/
Open Minds for ACIM & NTI

www.ACIMGather.com
Developing Trust since 2004

www.ONEMINDfoundation.org
Co-founder of ONEMIND Foundation
a 501 (c)(3) Tax Exempt Non-Profit Org.

Follow on Twitter.com @dovpeace

Laughter Now Heals!

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Kathy Scott Perry was introduced to A Course in Miracles 39 years ago, at a talk given by Judith Skutch and Bill Thetford. As the founder and creator of Miracle Promotions, she has spent the last 30 years producing events with well known spiritual authors, A Course in Miracles teachers, and Course companion authors.

As one of the founders, and events director, of Unity Church of Wimberley, She produced and promoted talks and workshops with Marianne Williamson, Joe Vitale, don Miguel Ruiz, Neale Donald Walsch, Gregg Braden, James Twyman, Deborah King, and others. Her main love and spiritual path is ACIM, she has produced talks, workshops, and conferences with Course teachers Gary Renard, Regina Dawn Akers, David Hoffmeister, Brent Haskell, Mari Perron, Jon Marc Hammer, and many others.

Kathy relies on her guidance and the Voice for God in it’s various forms for everything she does. All of her events and productions are Holy Spirit guided. She lives her life completely on trust in the Divine. She went through the dark night of the soul when both her daughter and former husband were murdered. Forgiving the murderer’s, she was able to let go of fear, guilt, victim consciousness. and alcohol dependence. She gives talks and facilitates classes on forgiveness and healing from catastrophic circumstances. She teaches, by example, that everyone can heal from adversity, and live as a shining light in a world of darkness.

www.miraclepromotions.com

kathyscottperry@gmail.com

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From Cindy’s website http://cindylora.com/

Cindy Lora is an innovative and extraordinary talent blending an eclectic mix of Visionary/New Age, Alternative Pop and meditative sounds with contemporary beats to create a unique style. Her sultry vocals, creative lyrics, and primal rhythms produce a state of mind which takes the listener to higher places where courage, wisdom, and passion can transform.

Born into a family of teachers and musicians and raised in the Midwest, Cindy was exposed to music early in life. As she developed herself emotionally and spiritually, her musical talents matured with her. Cindy is also a pianist and graduate of California State University, Northridge, with a B.A. in Psychology and a Minor in Music. She has also completed her Master’s Degree in Spiritual Psychology from the University of Santa Monica and uses her music and degrees as a “healing” tool to help others transform their consciousness into the “higher” octaves of life. She is currently accepting clients for Spiritual Counseling, and is available for phone sessions. Her touring schedule with her husband, Gary Renard, is extensive, including performances all over the world, where Cindy participates in her husband’s workshops, singing, guiding meditations, and occasional speaking.

Her eclectic CD, “Summer And Smoke,” reveals Cindy as a true Visionary Artist. Her second CD, “Journey Through Sound”, is for relaxation, and explores the use of sound and chant. The CD “Near The Beginning” was a collaboration with her husband, Gary, and includes a mix of some of their favorite popular songs as well as two original songs. Cindy’s latest CD, which was also a collaboration with her husband, is called “Meditations For Couples: Awakening to Love’s Presence Through Partnership”, and encourages couples to reach their full potential in partnership through the process of an inner journey. Cindy’s visionary lyrical style combined with her spiritual nature provides an unforgettable musical and healing experience. As we enter an age where the old paradigms are challenged to allow new ones to flourish, Cindy’s music is right at the leading edge, acting as a bridge to take us into this new way of living. For those who feel drawn to this vision, please join her in an inspiring journey!

Cuban-American born in Miami, Maria Felipe stands at 5’9″ tall with a towering personality to match. Her charisma has captivated thousands of viewers across the United States and beyond, as her pursuit of an acting career resulted in dozens of appearances in national commercials, hosting successful TV shows (including World Wrestling Federation shows with live audiences of 20,000), and traveling the world as a model. After success in her field she felt called inward, and studied to become a Reverend with Pathways of Light, an accredited religious school inspired by A Course in Miracles.

Maria is a dynamic speaker in both Spanish and English. She leads services monthly at Unity Church in Burbank, where she created the church’s first regular Spanish service, as well as performing services in English. Her talks now draw both Spanish and English speakers from all over Southern California. She also leads workshops.

 Maria has created her own channel on You Tube by hosting MariaCoconut TV, a show designed to share and expand the message of love by interviewing other spiritual leaders. In 2013, Maria been a  regular guest on Unity Radio, Awakening Together Radio and Center Of Light Radio. She’s also recently appeared as a motivational speaker on TV shows and news programs for Univison, Telemundo and CNN. She has also spoken alongside prominent teachers David Hoffmeister and Gary Renard in Los Angeles, Mexico, and Greece.

People magazine once referred to Maria Felipe as ’’Una Campeona Sin Rival,’’ which means a champion without rival. This is an apt label for this young, vivacious and talented actress, host, and minister. And the gifts she can share with countless others continue to multiply as she allows the expression of her talents to be guided by the inner light of God.

Maria’s website is http://www.mariafelipe.org/

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Developing Trust & Listening to Your Inner Guide

Shiryl Kaplan interviews Jon Mundy, author of “Living a Course in Miracles.”

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On April 6, Rev. Regina Dawn Akers interviewed Michael Langford in person near his home in Nevada. Michael is the author of The Most Direct Means to Eternal Bliss, The Seven Steps to Awakening, Manonasa: A Spiritual Autobiography and many other useful spiritual books.

The result of Regina’s April 6 visit with Michael Langford is two one-hour audios.

Also, read the article Regina wrote about her day with Michael Langford.