Spiritual Practice | Anger, Beliefs and Concepts, Body Issues, Bringing Illusions to the Truth, Death, Divine Providence, Empty Your Mind, Expectations, Guidance, Guilt, Hayama Japan, Healing, Jesus, Living in Community, Miracle Worker, Miracles, Needs, Non-Judgment, Personality Self, Playfulness, Prayer, Purpose, Self-Concepts, Series Putting God First Japan Retreat, Sex and Sexuality, Signs and Symbols, Special Relationship, The Bible, True Forgiveness, True Joy, True Peace, Unified Perception
Opening to Deeper Prayer – David Hoffmeister begins this 4-day Japan retreat by exploring the concept of undoing the self-concept—a conditioned expectation that obstructs our understanding of the world. The ego arises from the mind’s pursuit of self-improvement, crafting illusory goals that keep the mind preoccupied and detached from its boundless nature. The ego’s game is endless, as it neither begins nor concludes. The purpose of our practice is to abandon the pursuit of temporal goals and relinquish the false identity—the mask of the ego. In doing so, we experience the mind’s all-encompassing nature, recognizing that the world, society, and everything once perceived as external are within the mind. As the mind reaches a state of rest, the external world reflects this peace, becoming more harmonious.
True Healing | Anger, Choice, Collaboration, Communication, Dark and Intense Emotions, Discernment, Ego, Fear, From Darkness to Light, Guidance, Intuition, Jesus, Judgment, Living in Community, Miracle Worker, Mystical Experiences, Non-Compromise, People Pleasing, Perception, Practical Steps, Prayer, Presence, Roles, Series Do Not See Error Weekend Retreat, Time and Space, Torrox Spain
Moving Beyond Perception – A session of lightness and laughter as many topics are addressed in a deep and thorough way. Relationships, roles, moving beyond perception, and remembering to ask “What is it for?” A few participants share authentically and deeply from the heart, and David responds with helpful parables, healing examples, and many encouraging thoughts of the Holy Spirit.
Modern Mysticism | Accepting Correction, Atonement, Beliefs and Concepts, Body Issues, Christ-Identity, Desire, Grievances, Living in Community, Miracle Worker, Nemours France, Personality Self, Prayer, Purpose, True Forgiveness, True Peace, Victimhood, with Friends
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.
Spiritual Practice | Accepting Correction, Addictions, Attack Thoughts, Chapala Mexico, Christ-Identity, Contentment and Happiness, Control, Dark and Intense Emotions, Death, Divine Providence, Empty Your Mind, Guidance, Guilt, Holy Instant, Jesus, Miracle Worker, Miracles, Non-Judgment, Personality Self, Practical Steps, Prayer, Resurrection of the Mind, Right Mind and Wrong Mind, Self-Honesty, Series Easter Retreat 2024, Signs and Symbols, Stress, The Bible, Time and Space, True Joy, True Peace, Trust
Crossing Dimensions of Joy – David Hoffmiester reflects on Easter and the significance of the cross in Christian culture. Jesus emphasized the vertical and horizontal crossings, stating that the vertical represents alignment with Jesus and the Holy Spirit, and the horizontal represents the Earth plane or linear time plane. The present moment is inspired by the vertical, while the past and future are defined by the horizontal. Jesus underscores the transformative power of joy not as a distant reward but as a catalyst for immediate liberation!
True Healing | Attack Thoughts, Christ-Identity, Divine Providence, Ego, Family, Guidance, Jesus, Miracle Worker, Mystics and Saints, Non-Compromise, Sao Paulo Brazil, Self-Awareness, Series Take Me Home Workshop Brazil, True Forgiveness, Trust, Victimhood, with Friends
How Do We Know If It’s Guidance? – David Hoffmeister and friends go late into the evening answering questions from participants, some brand new to A Course in Miracles. David begins this vibrant discussion by stating that his only focus and the only important thing is an actual experience of the truth. This passionate session gives courage and encouragement through a wide range of parables. Learn from the firsthand experiences of those who have faced the darkness and emerged into the light.
