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.
Living Without Expectations – David Hoffmeister explores in detail what it means to practice living every day without expectations. This means letting go of all outcomes and ideas of getting anything. In order to keep our heart open, we need to be vigilant for the beautiful gift that Jesus is offering us in every moment. When we let go of all expectations and all ideas of how things should appear and what should happen, this brings the mind into a sense of focus on the present, releasing fear of consequences and our past conditioning. Then we can rest in the trust that everything that happens is for one reason only: our present joy!
Retranslate Your Perception – David Hoffmeister starts this session by emphasizing the importance of perfect equality in our perception of the world. No one is ahead or behind. We can practice forgiveness by letting judgments come up and letting them go. Differences are judgments, and when we fall asleep, we forget God and Heaven, leading to intense fear and chaos. The holy instant allows us to see our brothers and sisters in a new way.
Bringing It All to the Holy Spirit – David Hoffmeister starts off by sharing about the power of music to keep the mind in alignment and feeling high. Music is a higher form of communication that goes directly to our hearts, bypassing concept analysis and intellectual maneuverings. David emphasizes the importance of understanding that our union is in our mind and that we share the same Mind with God.
What Is the Resurrection of the Mind? – David Hoffmeister discusses the resurrection of the mind, a concept that most people often overlook. The mind is often seen as a mere part of their experience on Earth, with only psychologists, psychiatrists, counselors, philosophers, and scientists investing time in discovering it. However, most people are aware of their bodies and thoughts but often feel like they are just reacting to the external world. David suggests that the first step is to remember the mind, which is the focus of the Workbook of A Course in Miracles. He emphasizes the power of thought and that the mind is not private to individuals.