A Course in Miracles (ACIM) Podcast

From Jesus in ACIM WB lesson 24: “In no situation that arises do you realize the outcome that would make you happy. Therefore, you have no guide to appropriate action, and no way of judging the result. What you do is determined by your perception of the situation, and that perception is wrong. It is inevitable, then, that you will not serve your own best interests. Yet they are your only goal in a...

"A Collaborative Adventure" - A Tribe of Christ Movie Workshop with David Hoffmeister We often forget our eternal identity and become distracted by idols, such as the body, which is created to replace and take over our Christ self. This profound amnesia can lead to a world where we seek certain characters, like Lego characters, to become our saviors. Christianity has been criticized for holding on...

Community Chautauqua at La Casa, Lisa, Erik, Jackson, Bernd, Jason and David, February 9, 2024 La Casa de Milagros and members of Living Miracles have been experiencing growth and joy, with everyone following their heart and function. This was celebrated with music and talk in a spontaneously arranged Chautauqua. The 'Jackson 3' plays new songs composed in collaboration between Jackson, Erik, and...

Urpi and David share their thoughts about going deep into Faith and Prayer. Beyond the words, beyond time and space and time intervals, beyond the body and 5 senses and even perception the Call to God (the Invitation of the Holy Spirit and Jesus) is Everything!!!!! Prayer of the heart: Purity. Prayer of the mind: empty of all but God! Follow us on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/DavidHoffmeister...

'Celebration of Collaboration' - Movie Gathering with Commentary by David Hoffmeister - February 1, 2024 In 1985, Bob Geldof and his band, Band-Aid, raised funds for Ethiopian children affected by droughts. The theme of tonight's movie is also about raising money for these children, and it emphasizes the importance of working together, seeking guidance, and putting aside egos to allow miracles to...

'The Ego's Trick' - A Tribe of Christ Movie Workshop with Commentary by David Hoffmeister The movie aims to help us release our interpretations of the distorted world of linear time, a world of illusions. The ego's trick is to make up a world with vivid colors, sights, and sounds, making it seem real. This world is called Maya in the East and is made up to take the place of the light of eternity....

'The Special Love Relationship' - A Tribe of Christ Movie Workshop with Commentary by David Hoffmeister The movie is a powerful exploration of the ego's belief system, which is often resistant to change. Jesus spends nine chapters on one topic in "A Course in Miracles," focusing on the special relationship, which is the core belief of the ego. The resistance can be seen in the intense discussions...

Movie Community Chautauqua - Commentary by David Hoffmeister, December 20, 2023 The complexity of life can lead to stress, depression, and overwhelm. The core problem is a belief in duality, which is the diversity itself. Jesus shows us that those who believe in the ego have a split mind, with part of the mind remembering the truth and part forgotten. This intense split causes the opposites to ari...

Community Chautauqua at Casa Quantico with David Hoffmeister, December 13, 2023 David starts the Chautauqua by talking about the expanding prison ministry. The prisoners are a very receptive audience to the idea of innocence, and when they get released or paroled, they are ready to go and proclaim the good news. The Holy Spirit, the spirit of joy, is the key to bringing these teachings to life. Th...

Movie Community Chautauqua - Commentary by David Hoffmeister, December 9, 2023 The movie Mully, starring Charles Mully, is a powerful example of prayer, listening, and following. It unites us with the Holy Spirit, Jesus, and the Creator, focusing on our heart's desire to remember God. The movie takes place in Kenya's slums, highlighting the importance of prayer in achieving spiritual growth. Charl...

Community Chautauqua at Casa Quantico with David Hoffmeister, December 7, 2023, David discusses the importance of letting go and recognizing that what seems important and valuable in the world is part of a trick or deception to keep us from the present moment. He discusses Jesus' teachings on the importance of ego goals based on a timeline of past, present, and future. Jesus emphasizes that everyo...

Chautauqua Movie Night - Commentary by David Hoffmeister - December 4, 2023 At the Chautauqua evening event, David commented on the movie "Dreamin' Wild." The movie explores the unconscious fears and doubts that arise from pursuing dreams. The story takes place over three decades, starting with the initial album of two brothers, Donnie and Joe, who created a great album at 15. The title of their a...

Community Chautauqua at Casa Quantico with David Hoffmeister and Living Miracles Community This is the first Living Miracles Chautauqua, with more to come. Chautauquas expanded and spread throughout  rural America  until the mid-1920s. The Chautauqua brought entertainment and culture to the whole community with speakers, teachers, musicians, showpeople, preachers, and specialists of the day. Durin...

#3 Mexico City - Movie Night Commentary with David Hoffmeister David shares a profound commentary for the movie Hypnotic, starring Ben Affleck, for the closing session in Mexico City. Marina Colombo gives the Spanish translation to the entire group. From David's commentary: Wayne Dyer's book, "When You Believe It, Then You'll See It," emphasizes the power of the mind and the fear of miscreation. P...

#1 Mexico City: Opening Session - Recordar a Dios (Remember God)- One-Day Retreat David and the Living Miracles team share an opening session in Mexico City. Marina Colombo and Ana Paola offer the Spanish translations of David's English spoken words. This day's theme is remembering God, which requires us to forget this world and come with open arms to our God. Jesus calls us to remember God before...

Movie Night at La Casa de Milagros - Commentary by David Hoffmeister The Bible and A Course in Miracles both emphasize that all things work together for good for those who love the Lord. This applies to perception and relationships, as they all have the same purpose and are purposeful. Jesus calls every relationship maximal in terms of teaching and learning. The Course explains that teachers of Go...

#14 Closing Circle "Testimonials" - Mystical Community Living Retreat with David Hoffmeister and Kirsten Buxton In this final Mystical Community Living Retreat session, David urges the group to share their heartfelt experiences with their brothers and sisters. He reminds the group that Jesus encourages learning from each other's experiences, and sharing is crucial for this. The ego can dismiss the...

#13 Morning Session "Next Step" - Mystical Community Living Retreat - David Hoffmeister and Kirsten Buxton David and Kirsten discuss a new way of living where we can welcome everyone openly and trust in the spirits' guidance. They emphasize the importance of not fearing our perceptions, senses, miscreation, and misuse. The ego, which has been scrambling for survival, is now over and is effectively...

#12 Movie Session with Q&A - Mystical Community Living Retreat - David Hoffmeister The song "Let It Go" from Frozen reminds us to let go of the past and the belief system that projected the whole cosmos and memories. Jesus teaches us that judgment is on a continuum, and the ego is a belief in separation from God. The present moment is not the real present moment; the perceptual world is the pa...

#11 Movie Session - Mystical Community Living Retreat with David Hoffmeister This session revolves around a metaphysical gangster movie, which teaches us about the Holy Spirit and is like Jesus using extreme examples to reach the mind. The film reveals the human condition, including jealousy, possessiveness, greed, protectionism, and pride. It helps us understand that these ego-related issues are...

#10 Morning Session - Mystical Community Living Retreat with David Hoffmeister and Kirsten Buxton David and Kirsten emphasize the importance of loyalty to the Spirit and listening to the inner teacher rather than to oneself or others. They believe that loyalty is rooted in the truth and connection with the Holy Spirit rather than the ego's expectations. They share their own journey of learning to...

#9 Movie Session - Mystical Community Living Retreat with David Hoffmeister In this movie session, David discusses the concept of love and its various definitions in the world. He mentions the movie "Violet" and its impact on relationships and the theme of ascension through relationships, and he is using Walt Disney's "Rapunzel" story as a metaphor for love. David emphasizes that love is not just...

#8 Movie Session - Mystical Community Living Retreat with David Hoffmeister David discusses the importance of mind training in understanding the inner and outer world. He argues that people often focus on projections and misperceptions, believing that the external world is separate from their mind. Jesus teaches that our thoughts are images created by our ego, which misperceives everything. Mind t...

#7 Movie Session, "Ascension Through Relationships" Mystical Community Living Retreat with David Hoffmeister This movie session focuses on demystifying relationships and their purpose, including forgiveness, protection, security, safety, validation, importance, love, substitution, and acceptance. David emphasizes the importance of seeking love within ourselves and not pursuing it outside ourselves...

#6 Morning Session - Mystical Community Living with David Hoffmeister and Kirsten Buxton There is a passage in A Course in Miracles, and when David first read it, his heart chords were going strong. I was just like, "Oh my," because this was the beginning of my journey of how I would be used in this world. The passage emphasizes the importance of trusting in the Holy Spirit and letting the Holy Sp...