I did just the opposite - I started with the text and even the clarification or terms but as well the manual. I attempted the lessons but could not focus because I have severe ADD so I would tend to get more out of the text if I can read a bit at my own pace and comprehension and perhaps come to some understanding at a later point but intuitively as is the way I've had to learn due to my ADD. That's how I learned to play music and the better I play does start with practice but then something happens to where I find I'm playing at a more advanced level to the point where I don't even know what I'm doing and that is when the music seems to be coming through at its own volition. But the problem then is that I never get to the lessons. And I first got involved with ACIM in the late 70's and have learned little if anything. And I've known only depression/anxiety the last 45 years. I've even attempted suicide. I've lived in mental anguish and I can definitely relate to what Helen Schucman was going through towards her life's end. I feel a profound sadness about the endangerment of other species nor does the Course say much about it. And should make the point that I don't necessarily trust anyone just because assume the role of teacher on this topic or any other topic for that matter. Sometimes I have so say hey I don't agree with that and that's fine as far as it goes but that's why I am very cautious about using ACIM meetings as church services. This point was brought up at an introduction of the Course in Palos Verdes California back in the late 70's. But I have to say this is exactly what has happened. I do have a mentor but as well I have a therapist (neuropsychologist). I don't trust about 85% of the teachers of the course and I trust no one involved in New Age stuff no one in formal religions such as the Mormon church from where I grew up in. Oh, and I trust Hillary over Bernie!!I would sooner trust my inner voice than I would Gary Renard. I don't understand why so many people feel the need to conform to so called authorities. The one thing I do trust is that Love is Real and the meaning of it is only experienced in relationships. I have taken action towards rescuing and protecting animals as if they were my own children regardless of what the Course says for some do end up being my children. But if we don't do something about their habitat and take care of this planet we could very well lose it all.
I did just the opposite - I started with the text and even the clarification or terms but as well the manual. I attempted the lessons but could not focus because I have severe ADD so I would tend to get more out of the text if I can read a bit at my own pace and comprehension and perhaps come to some understanding at a later point but intuitively as is the way I've had to learn due to my ADD. That's how I learned to play music and the better I play does start with practice but then something happens to where I find I'm playing at a more advanced level to the point where I don't even know what I'm doing and that is when the music seems to be coming through at its own volition. But the problem then is that I never get to the lessons. And I first got involved with ACIM in the late 70's and have learned little if anything. And I've known only depression/anxiety the last 45 years. I've even attempted suicide. I've lived in mental anguish and I can definitely relate to what Helen Schucman was going through towards her life's end. I feel a profound sadness about the endangerment of other species nor does the Course say much about it. And should make the point that I don't necessarily trust anyone just because assume the role of teacher on this topic or any other topic for that matter. Sometimes I have so say hey I don't agree with that and that's fine as far as it goes but that's why I am very cautious about using ACIM meetings as church services. This point was brought up at an introduction of the Course in Palos Verdes California back in the late 70's. But I have to say this is exactly what has happened. I do have a mentor but as well I have a therapist (neuropsychologist). I don't trust about 85% of the teachers of the course and I trust no one involved in New Age stuff no one in formal religions such as the Mormon church from where I grew up in. Oh, and I trust Hillary over Bernie!!I would sooner trust my inner voice than I would Gary Renard. I don't understand why so many people feel the need to conform to so called authorities. The one thing I do trust is that Love is Real and the meaning of it is only experienced in relationships. I have taken action towards rescuing and protecting animals as if they were my own children regardless of what the Course says for some do end up being my children. But if we don't do something about their habitat and take care of this planet we could very well lose it all.