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.
Spiritual Practice | Body Issues, Cologne Germany, Contentment and Happiness, Empty Your Mind, Guidance, Holy Instant, Intuition, Mystics and Saints, Non-Compromise, Non-Judgment, Personality Self, Playfulness, Prayer, Purpose, State of Mind, Stillness, True Forgiveness, True Joy, True Peace, Trust, Unwinding from the World, with Friends
Non-Compromise with the Christ – In this talk, David Hoffmeister discusses the importance of translation, using the example of Martin Luther translating the gospel from Latin to German, making it accessible to ordinary people. The purpose of translation is to share meaning despite the complexity of languages and cultures. The Holy Spirit’s interpretation is simple, innocent, lighthearted, and accepting, leading to true abundance and happiness.
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!
Modern Mysticism | Addictions, Christ-Identity, Contentment and Happiness, Control, Death, Expectations, Feelings of Lack, Guidance, Guilt, Healing, Intuition, Miracles, Money, Movie-Watching, Parenting, Planning, Presence, Purpose, Responsibility, Roles, Script Is Written, True Forgiveness, True Peace, True Strength, Trust, Unwinding from the World, with Friends
Finding Peace beyond the Chaos – This talk is an invitation for those who want to truly feel at peace and desire a deeper understanding of the teachings. David Hoffmeister shares his beautiful miraculous experiences and parables in such a way that will allow our heart to expand and soar with inspiration. If you want to dive deep into the state of mind of forgiveness in a real practical way, this is the perfect retreat to tune into. We remember the Love of God together as we step back and release every thought and belief that interferes with it.
