A Path of Gentle Letting Go – In this session, David Hoffmeister speaks about Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, focusing on self-actualization as the top goal. This concept is based on the Greek belief that ‘know thyself’ is the ultimate goal of human development. The ego attempts to deny this through hypnotism, mesmerism and imagination, covering the truth with unreal images. Atonement, the correction, is the awareness that the separation never happened.
Teaching the Holy Instant – At the beginning of this talk, David Hoffmeister discusses the concept of choice and the duality of life. We seem to live in a world of duality, where one of the primary goals is to find a life partner. We can see even that is dualistic because even a successful life match involves two, while reality involves only one.
From Theory to Practice – David Hoffmeister expresses his gratitude for the teachings of A Course in Miracles. He highlights the beauty of a devotional prayer life, sharing personal experiences of how prayer has become a natural essential part of life, guiding decisions and bringing joy. David explains true spiritual practice involves undoing our identity and beliefs, and moving beyond life’s physical and material aspects. Prayer is a way to connect with God through giving, service, and devotion, focusing on what is most helpful for everyone rather than personal needs. The practice of prayer helps to clear the mind of beliefs and thoughts that block the light of truth, leading to a deeper connection with God and a sense of true abundance and happiness.
It’s a Done Deal! – David Hoffmeister shares about the enjoyment of following and opening to God’s Will and the importance of our communication function. Media is a communication tool allowing people to see, read, and listen. The Holy Spirit activates our minds to use this knowledge for a different purpose. The body was created as a symbol of separation in the ego’s fictitious world. Jesus teaches us that the Holy Spirit can transform special relationships into holy relationships and use the body solely as a learning device and communication tool.
Walking Home to God Together – In this session, David Hoffmeister shares many powerful stories about the importance of following guidance. Many times on the spiritual journey, we are asked to take a leap of faith, and all the struggle that we experience comes solely from when we avoid these opportunities. The Holy Spirit is always offering us a loving invitation to join Him in the purpose of awakening, and yet the ego always perceives this as a threat. We must stay open and honest so that we are willing to follow the Spirit instead of the ego. This is how to live a life of joy!