How
does ACIM for Dummies achieve its function?
We do this clarification of the text by replacing pronouns and vague references
with their antecedents. This makes the text more comprehensible and less
mystifying. Each modification is clearly noted in bold print for easy
cross-reference to the original ACIM text of the second edition. Each
paragraph of the text is followed by an explanation or exploratory note
to further aid the reader in his or her own self-study program. By making
the actual text more readable to the student, it is hoped that each student
will be able to determine what ACIM is saying to him or her. Due to the
complexity of style, a student often gives up their personal study in
frustration. This forces the potential student to either totally abandon
their own ACIM study or rely upon other peoples’ interpretations
of what ACIM means to them. We believe that each person’s inner
guide is the best authority. We suggest individual reading followed by
going into the stillness within. We wish to foster the independent study
of the core materials rather than rely upon second hand materials. ACIM
for Dummies attempts to bridge this readability gap and thus allow for
independent study and self-realization. Students can then cross-reference
this material with the actual second edition text. The goal is to make
ACIM’s material more readable to the individual thus moving it from
the esoteric to the practical level of implementation.
How
does ACIM for Dummies achieve its purpose?
This is accomplished through local and online classes, workshops, mentoring,
blogs and e-books. Workshops and non-traditional classes are designed
to decode the esoteric and integrate ACIM into your daily life. This transforms
a word lesson into a world lesson. It transfers the material from intellectual
thinking to an experiential feeling of being.
How
does ACIM for Dummies help achieve our joint destiny?
Each person’s path is a seemingly unique and personal journey. By
sharing ideas and material, we aid everyone in our common goal of reawakening
to the peace of God. By empowering each person with the individual tools
to assist in their discovery of their inner guide, we all gain in our
common spiritual growth. When one moves from a seeker to a finder, we
all benefit. By achieving self-realization, we awaken to that Oneness.
Our paths may appear to be different, yet, upon our arrival; we all discover
that we were all climbing the same mountain. We are the One Self that
is the holographic Mind of God.
