A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of A Course in Miracles (The Marianne Williamson Series)

The only problem is, according to the Course, that we create what we defend against.

Planets revolve around the sun, seeds become flowers, embryos become babies, and with no help from us. Their movement is built into a natural system. You and I are integral parts of that system, too. We can let our lives be directed by the same force that makes flowers grow—or we can do it ourselves.

But what we are denying is the impostor within us. Just because we have an honest feeling, that doesn’t mean it’s who we honestly are.

feminine consciounessness, which exerts its power through attraction rather than activity.

Often the Holy Spirit sends us money so that we can perform tasks He wants accomplished on His behalf. A responsible attitude towards money is one in which we’re open to whatever comes, and trusting that it always will.

Give all your gifts away in service to the world.

It is mostly in casual encounters that we are given a chance to practice the fine art of chiseling away the hard edges of our personalities.

If our goal is to get the job, then that’s fine if we do, but if we don’t get the job, we’ll feel depressed. If we make peace our goal, then if we get the job, that’s great, but if we don’t, we’re still peaceful.

We help another person access their highest by accessing our own.