Awakening through A Course in Miracles: A Path to Enlightenment
Has Anyone Awakened Through A Course in Miracles?
I have no clear understanding of what most people mean by awakening, but it often refers to becoming the observer over time with deep meditation. However, enlightenment is a different journey characterized by living in unconditional love.
A Simple Analogy
Often, an enlightened friend describes this journey as knocking on a door, meaning engaging in meditation. No matter how fast or hard you knock, persistence will eventually lead to the door opening, symbolizing becoming enlightened. The question arose, 'And then what?' The response was simple: 'You keep knocking.' This signifies a continuous journey towards deeper understanding and enlightenment.
A Transformative Book
A Course in Miracles has been the most transformative book in my life personally. It has profoundly clarified my understanding of other spiritual traditions by leading me to the experience of the One Self, which all traditions point to.
Unlike many other texts, this book is meant to be studied deeply. It is not a read-from-cover-to-cover-in-a-few-sittings type of book. One must sit with it, reflect on it, and let it transform one's mind over time. Additionally, there is the workbook which is essential for practicing a different perspective on the world. The transformative process involves recognizing the world through the ego, the separate self, and shifting to the One Self – the Course refers to this as Christ vision.
Guidance and Structure
However, studying the text without a group and a teacher can be challenging, and it will take a long time to understand on your own. Finding a supportive group and a teacher who truly understands the teaching – and even better, who lives it – can significantly enhance the journey and save many years of frustration.
If you feel called to this path, it is likely a sign that you are meant to follow it. It is not for everyone, but for those who resonate with it, it is crucial not to ignore the call. I struggled with the book for years before finally opening it and feeling a profound understanding, leading me to study it deeply.
A Course in Miracles is widely and wildly misunderstood, but it is miraculous when one truly grasps the essence. This book stands as a spiritual masterpiece and one of the greatest gifts from Heaven on this planet.