Q&A – A Passerby

Do we really need to make a difference in the world?

November 23, 2017

Q: I feel like I want to make a difference in the world. Yet Jesus says: "Seek not to change the world, but choose to change your mind about the world" (T.21.in.1:7). I feel like I am making my career decisions based on being in others' lives in a meaningful way, and want not to be associated with those who…read more

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New Year Resolutions

January 6, 2015

Excerpt From: Kenneth Wapnick. “Healing the Unhealed Mind.” Q: In my profession of computers, in the world of illusion where everybody is very serious about their problems, I go into a serious situation and tend to walk in whistling that everything is okay because it is all an illusion. I still do my job and fix the problem, but underneath…read more

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Kenneth Wapnick on Miracles versus Magic

December 1, 2013

Excerpts from the Workshop held at the Foundation for A Course in Miracles Temecula CA conducted by Kenneth Wapnick, Ph.D. Part IV Discussion Any questions or comments before I go on? Anyone want to make a case for magic? Q: The thought of my doing magic day in and day out has made me very anxious and apprehensive, which I…read more

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What Happens After Death of Body?

August 22, 2013

Q #604: If the ego invented the concept of afterlife, and nothing happens when the body dies, since it never lived, my question is: as long as I am not yet in the real world, hence identify with the self I think I am, what will be my experience after the "death" of my body? A: When the body dies,…read more

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What is meant by “Ideas leave not their source”?

November 13, 2012

Q #610: Please explain "Ideas leave not their source." I'm having a hard time understanding it. A: A Course in Miracles twice refers to this principle as one of the basic or central thoughts in its teachings (W.pI.156.1:3; W.pI.167.3:6,7), so it’s good to understand it. It’s a foundational thought in understanding both the Atonement principle and the process of forgiveness.…read more

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Why is it so Hard to Forgive a Person?

September 2, 2012

Q #258: I have been trying to forgive a major person in my life for some time now, both prior to starting A Course in Miracles and, with more focus, since beginning it. As a result, there have been times when I seem to have let go of much of my grievance, but then something triggers the hurt, and it…read more

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How to Stop Running Away from Family Conflicts

August 24, 2012

This is a profound issue affecting everyone. Taken from http://www.facimoutreach.org/qa/questions/questions17.htm#Q79 Question #79: The relationship I have with my 5 siblings is, for the most part, one of special hate. Our conflicts have been escalating around the care of my mom and the dispersal of her property. I find it easiest simply to disassociate myself from the family and the conflict. This…read more

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How Should I Teach Course Principles to Children?

July 10, 2012

Q #202: I am a professional who works with kids. I have wondered what are some basics of A Course in Miracles that you all talk about when it comes to working with children, as a parent, teacher, counselor, coach, or whatever role is in use. I use "what do you want to come out of this?" Unfortunately, most kids…read more