The latest series of workshops is all about the power of
choice. In our world we are spoiled for choice, ever pressed to make decisions,
vote between one uncertainty and another. But what choices do you really have,
on what basis do you choose between them, and in the end, what difference does
it make? We will be looking at how the radical teaching of A Course in Miracles points past all our doubts, desires, striving
and moral arguments to the peace that comes with one single certain thought: The
truth is true. Nothing else matters, nothing else is real, and everything
beside it is not there (T14 II 3.3).
But what has that to do with your
actual experience, when the washing machine breaks down or your money has run
out, when the kids are screaming or your relationship has gone cold, when you
are lonely, sad, sick or in pain? Everything! this is a very practical course,
and one that means exactly what it says (T8 IX 8). These workshops are
about finding a better way of thinking, and of living wholeheartedly from the
reality in you outwards. Within a small informal group, whether you are a
Course student or not, here is an opportunity to discuss and consider some of
its far-reaching ideas and see for yourself the transformative effect they can
have.
The power of decision is your one remaining freedom as a prisoner of
this world. You can decide to see it right (T12 VII 9).
The workshops begin on Saturday October 11th with The Two Uses of Time. Time is 'meaningless',
'a vast illusion', only 'a little hindrance to eternity'...But try telling that
to your boss, or turning up late for an important appointment. The Course does
not ask us to contort our thinking to try and believe the impossible, or to
deny the reality we live in: since you do believe in it, why should you
waste it going nowhere, when it can be used to reach a goal as high as learning
can achieve? (T26 V 2).
All workshops are held at 31 Harrow Way, Andover SP10 3RQ - please ask if you would
like directions. The railway station is conveniently close, and for anyone
coming from London there is a train from Waterloo around 9.50.
Doors open from just after 10 am, to give people time to
arrive and have a cup of coffee or tea before the workshop starts at 10.30.
Please bring something to contribute to a shared lunch. We will stop for lunch
around 12.30 for an hour, then continue with discussion and questions until the
workshop ends at 2.30 pm.
Numbers are limited, so if you have not booked already
please let me know if you would like to come. Each workshop is £35 for the day,
or only £180 if you book in advance for the series. Please send cheques made
out to Anna Powell to 31 Harrow
Way, Andover,
Hampshire SP10 3RQ, or email me for an easy Paypal invoice or for bank details.
Thank you! See you soon.
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