A Course in Miracles (ACIM) Podcast

Embracing Spiritual Unity and Unconditional Love with David, Urpi, Erik and Susannah In the opening session for the online weekend revivals, 'The Way of the Mystic,' David and Urpi explore how a cherished community song, played by Erik at the beginning, symbolizes spiritual unity and unconditional love. They begin to comment on the five themes chosen in the weekly poll that underlie all the sessio...

A Quantum Love Story - David at Namaste  In this movie gathering at the Namaste Community in Ajijic, Mexico, David delves into the notion of consciousness, explaining that Jesus sees it as the domain of the ego rather than a reflection of pure spirit. He suggests that the split from God generated this consciousness, leading to fragmented perceptions of reality. Jesus’ teachings highlight that our...

Beyond Special Love: Awakening to the Light of Divine Identity This profound movie gathering offers a heartfelt prelude to the Mystical Christ Academy. David explores the transformative themes of forgiveness and spiritual awakening. Through insightful commentary, he examines the subtle yet powerful ways the ego uses special relationships to distract us from the truth of our divine nature. David ex...

Awakening to Eternal Life - Into the  Mystical Christ Academy Movie Session with David Hoffmeister As a warm-up to this year's Mystical Christ Academy gathering, David uses a movie to emphasize that the ego creates a fictitious world of time and space, distracting us from our true identity as the Christ, the perfect Son of God. He conveys that concepts like birth, death, and emotional turmoil are...

“The true escape is in the mind.” In this powerful conversation with David Hoffmeister, Dale Crowe shares his extraordinary journey from a life defined by boxing, pride, and prison to a profound encounter with forgiveness and love. What began as a prison sentence became a classroom for healing, where every past memory was reinterpreted through the vision of Christ. Dale’s story is a living demonst...

Tabula Rasa Mystery School - Day 21: "The Dream Behind the Drama" David and Kirsten discuss the idea that life is like a movie directed by our ego, not by God, which allows us to see our experiences as acts rather than ultimate truths. By observing our thoughts and feelings, we can realize that our interpretations shape our experiences, similar to how a character in a film becomes aware of the act...

Tabula Rasa Mystery School - Day 20: Faith Over Fame: Dolores Hart and the Call Within On Mystery School day 20, David discusses the deeper purpose of life and spirituality, highlighting how the ego traps individuals in worldly desires, such as fame and wealth. He contrasts this with the idea of letting go of the ego to connect with God, illustrated through the story of Dolores, a Hollywood actres...

Tabula Rasa Mystery School - Day 17: The Last Supper.  David discusses the teachings of Jesus as he prepares his apostles for the challenges ahead, emphasizing the importance of faith and the rejection of worldly attachments. David frames Jesus’ messages within the context of A Course in Miracles, highlighting the distinction between spiritual truths and the ego’s interpretations.  David's comment...

Tabula Rasa Mystery School: Day 16 - "Anger Unmasked: A Journey to Authentic Joy" The discussion focuses on the concept of anger and its connection to the ego, suggesting that anger is a distorted response arising from a desire for existence and validation. It references the film “Anger Management” to illustrate how people often engage in people-pleasing behaviors, hiding their true feelings, and...

Tabula Rasa Mystery School – Day 16: Disappearing Into Love In this deeply reflective session of the Tabula Rasa Mystery School, we go deeper into the stillness that underlies all expressions. After days of vibrant sharing and heartfelt communication, we pause to ask: How was your silence? This session with David Hoffmeister and Urpi Milla explores the profound gift of silence—not as an absence, b...

Tabula Rasa Mystery School – Day 17: Love Beyond Labels What if life as we know it is just a cleverly animated illusion? Today, we explore a metaphysical comedy movie—not just for laughs, but to uncover the deeper truth behind reincarnation, identity, and the ego’s sleight of hand. David Hoffmeister and Urpi Milla take us to look at how the ego fabricates time, roles, and guilt by animating still...

Tabula Rasa Mystery School - Day 12: The Entry In this Movie Session, David explores the life of Jesus, particularly during the final days of his ministry, as depicted in the series “The Chosen.” It emphasizes Jesus' singular focus on spiritual matters, rather than earthly concerns. David's commentary delves into Jesus´ teachings on forgiveness and the Kingdom of Heaven, which he describes as both...

Tabula Rasa Mystery School  - Day 11: A Journey of Trust  Welcome to this day 11 movie session at the Tabula Rasa Mystery School with David Hoffmeister. This session invites us to heal the illusion of victimhood and uncover the deeper meaning behind Jesus’ teaching: “I am never upset for the reason I think.” Through the lens of a powerful true story in a movie, we witness a life that begins in aba...

Tabula Rasa Mystery School - Day 10: “Beyond the Illusion: Sharing Insights from the Hypnotic movie" In this profoundly moving session from the Tabula Rasa Mystery School, David Hoffmeister invites us to look beyond the illusions of form and into the eternal truth of the mind. Using the metaphor of the sinking Titanic, David illustrates the futility of trying to rearrange the external world while...

Tabula Rasa Mystery School – Day 9: Deep Dive Into the Mind Welcome to a profound journey into the depths of the mind. In today’s session, David and Urpi guide us far beyond the surface-level into the vast, often unexplored terrain of consciousness. If the previous movies were like dipping our toes into the kiddie pool, this movie launches us off the diving board into the deep end of spiritual awa...

Tabula Rasa Mystery School – Day 7: Letting Go of the Self-Concept In this profound movie session of the Tabula Rasa Mystery School, David Hoffmeister introduces a deeply transformative movie experience that invites us to explore the true meaning of forgiveness, not as a personal act, but as the release of the entire illusion of time, space, and identity. Drawing from the teachings of Jesus in A C...

Tabula Rasa Mystery School: Restoring Communication with Spirit Welcome to another profound session at the Tabula Rasa Mystery School. On this fifth day, David, Marina, and Urpi lead a deeply transformative dialogue and Q&A centered on Restoring Communication with Spirit. Today's exploration takes us beyond conventional communication—beyond spoken words—to the essence of true connection. As te...

Tabula Rasa Mystery School: Movie Session with David and Jason In this engaging movie session, David and Jason guide us through a profound exploration of purpose, love, and healing. Through the story of the main character—a young man struggling with disillusionment and disconnection—we witness how the ego shapes perceptions of time, relationships, and fulfillment. This discussion sheds light on ho...

Tabula Rasa Mystery School – Day 2 Q&A: Insights & Reflections On the second day of the Tabula Rasa Mystery School, participants gathered for a heartfelt Q&A session, sharing their experiences, posing profound questions, and deepening their understanding of the retreat’s transformative journey. To respond to the participant's questions and sharings were David, Marina, Kirsten, Jason, a...

Tabula Rasa Mystery School: An Evening of Film & Revelation (with Spanish Translation) On the second night of the Tabula Rasa Mystery School 2025, we gather for a transformational cinematic experience with David. More than just a movie night, this session dives deep into metaphysical insights, unveiling the perceptual problem at the heart of our struggles. Through reflections on quantum physic...

Mystery School 2025: A Joyful Opening to a Profound Journey Welcome to the first episode of our Mystery School 2025 series! In this deeply inspiring gathering, Marina welcomes participants with warmth and joy, introducing the heart of this sacred journey. She is joined by David, who provides insight into the event’s purpose and the devotion that has brought the Living Miracles community together....

The final session of the Strawberry Fields Festival is a powerful culmination of music, dialogue, and spiritual reflection. Kicking off the morning, the band RISE sets the tone with three heartfelt songs, offering an opening to stillness and inspiration.  David and Kirsten step into the space for a profound discussion on guidance, divine connection, and the nature of choosing between what is valua...

Day 2 - Movie Session - Strawberry Fields Festival 2025 - David Hoffmeister Join us for an illuminating session at the Strawberry Fields Festival, where spiritual reflection and profound wisdom merge into a life-changing experience. In this thought-provoking movie commentary, David Hoffmeister explores a powerful passage from A Course in Miracles, reflecting on change as the greatest gift bestowed...

Day 2 - Morning Session - Strawberry Fields Festival 2025 Prepare for an uplifting and powerful session at the 2025 Strawberry Fields Festival! The morning kicks off with an electrifying performance by RISE, a band that has been pouring heart and soul into their new songs. Joyous and expansive, their music invites listeners to move, feel, and celebrate. David Hoffmeister and Kirsten Buxton explore...

Day 1 - Movie Session - Strawberry Fields Festival 2025 - David Hoffmeister In this thought-provoking session from the 2025 Strawberry Fields Festival, spiritual teacher David Hoffmeister dives into the nature of perception, the illusion of fragmentation, and the ego’s role in shaping our view of reality. Using insights from A Course in Miracles, he challenges listeners to reconsider how they see...