Spirituality

A Course in Miracles

Name: A Course in Miracles
Author: Helen Schucman (scribe), Foundation for Inner Peace (publisher)

Helen Schucman (scribe), Foundation for Inner Peace (publisher)

27 minAudio8 insights

What you'll learn

•How to perceive the world through the lens of love rather than fear.
•The distinction between ego and true spiritual identity.
•The process and power of forgiveness for healing oneself and others.
•Daily practices to transform thought patterns and habits.
•How miracles function as shifts in perception.
•The role of the Holy Spirit as an inner guide.
•How to experience peace and wholeness in everyday life.

Who should read this

✓Spiritual seekers seeking practical transformation
✓Individuals struggling with guilt or resentment
✓People interested in non-dual or metaphysical teachings
✓Those looking for a structured approach to inner peace

About this book

A spiritual guide to inner peace, forgiveness, and awakening to love through mind training.

Did You Know?

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The Course was scribed by Helen Schucman, who described the process as receiving inner dictation from an inner voice she identified as Jesus.

Audio Summary

Section 1

The Gentle Opening: What Is Real Cannot Be Threatened

3:45

9 Sections

Preview: The Gentle Opening: What Is Real Cannot Be Threatened

Welcome, dear friend, to a gentle journey into the heart of A Course in Miracles. Imagine a quiet morning, the sun just rising over a still lake, the world hushed in golden light. In this calm, the Course opens with a simple but profound statement: Nothing real can be threatened. Nothing unreal exists. Herein lies the peace of God. As we begin, let us pause and breathe in these words. They are not just poetic—they are the foundation of everything that follows.

What does it mean for something to be real? The Course invites us to see reality as that which is eternal, unchanging, and rooted in love. Reality is not the shifting sands of our daily worries, nor the flickering images of our fears. Reality is the peace that endures, the love that cannot be lost, the truth that remains when all illusions fade. In contrast, the world of perception—the world we see with our eyes and interpret with our minds—is ever-changing, uncertain, and often filled with anxiety. The Course calls this the world of illusion. It is not real in the ultimate sense, because it is based on separation, lack, and fear.

But why does this matter? Because, as the Course gently teaches, our suffering comes from confusing illusion with reality. When we believe that what is unreal—our fears, our judgments, our sense of being separate from love—is real, we feel threatened, anxious, and alone. But when we learn to distinguish between what is real and what is not, we begin to experience a deep, unshakable peace. This is the peace of God, the peace that is yours by right of your true nature.

Throughout the Course, you will encounter many examples and exercises designed to help you make this distinction. You might be asked to look at a troubling thought and gently remind yourself, 'This is not real.' Or to see a conflict with another and remember, 'Only love is real.' These practices are not meant to deny your feelings, but to help you see through them to the light beneath. In this light, all fear dissolves, and only love remains.

As we journey together, remember that you are not alone. The Course assures us that there is an inner Teacher, a gentle Guide, always available to help us see truly. The journey is not about striving or achieving, but about remembering what is already true about you: you are safe, you are loved, you are whole. Nothing real can be threatened.

Let us carry this foundation with us as we move forward. In the next section, we will explore the nature of miracles themselves—what they are, how they work, and why they are available to everyone. The gentle adventure continues.