History of a Course in Miracles

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History of a Course in Miracles

The writing of a Course in Miracles was first started by Dr. Helen Schucman in the early 70's when she gained the knowledge through dreams. She documented those vivid deams which became the foundation for A Course in Miracles and she strongly believed that this information was coming from Jesus himself.

One unique aspect of this experience for Helen was that the voice could be stopped and started at any time. In this way, her experience was not like other people who had to go into a trance and write automatically.

Helen was not alone in her endeavor, however. Her department head and a tenured Professor of Medical Psychogy where they both worked, Dr. William Thetford helped transcribes Helen's spoken words onto paper.

A Course in Miracles was first published in 1975, which is the same year Dr. Schucman assigned copyright of the Course to the Foundation for Inner Peace (FIP). However, due to a court ruling in 2004, all versions of ACIM published before 1975 are considered to be public domain, and therefore, reprintable in any form.

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Invaluable Resources for A Course In Miracles

When the book just isn't enough...

We each have the power to change the world, in fact we were all born with it. Below are links to a website I designed to help people along in their journey towards peace, joy, and ultimate freedom.
The-Course-In-Miracles.com - Resources for Students and Teachers of A Course In Miracles
A Course In Miracles Resources for Teachers and Students, including receiving the daily workbook lesson through email and a teacher's directory.
Get A Course In Miracles Daily Lesson by Email
Get A Course In Miracles Workbook and/or Teacher's Manual delivered to your email inbox daily!
A Course in Miracles Recommended Reading
Recommended Reading for Students of A Course In Miracles
A Course in Miracles Teacher's Directory
Find a Teacher, Workshop, or Study Group in this directory for A Course In Miracles.
A Course in Miracles Links and Resources
I've compiled a list of some useful links and resources for A Course In Miracles. This includes official ACIM links, as well as games, ebooks, and other websites which would be helpful during your studies.
Energy Exchange With The-Course-In-Miracles.com
If you find the website to be helpful, then there's tons of ways you can exchange energy with me! :)
Introduction to A Course In Miracles
Just in case you're wondering, "What's this all about?" — this link is here to help answer that question.
ACIM Discussion Forum
Discuss with your fellow students and teachers every Workbook Lesson and Teacher's Manual Section.

Tell us about your Miracle.

With the right mind we can acheive anything.

A Course In Miracles isn't just something we read, it's something we live. Tell me how ACIM has influenced you!

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    traveller27 Jan 3, 2011 @ 12:07 pm | delete
    I have been studying ACIM for almost two years and it has definitely changed my life. It is a life-long course.
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    Ernest Holzmann Jul 2, 2010 @ 1:59 pm | delete
    You asked "how ACIM has influenced" me ...
    I am a retired engineer/scientist (SM from MIT, PhD from Stanford). About ten years before ACIM moved to Tennanah Lake near Roscoe NY, I experienced a miracle at the precise location. We lived in upstate NY and were surprised to find the ACIM name prominently displayed right where it had happened: (All we expected was an ongoing summer resort operation in the facility that we revisited a decade after being directed to the PRECISE location of my wife's diamond ring. It was in the deep grass of a big field ?> My wife had no idea when or where she had lost the ring during our weekend visit at the resort.)
    The experience opened me to a "presence" I had known - but never like this! My address: ernest@holzmann.us.
    Does anyone know the name of the German-Jewish summer resort that ran the place before ACIM took it over for a few years?
    God bless you all!
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    Dale Apr 18, 2009 @ 8:09 pm | delete
    I have struggled with the hard core metaphysical stuff as taught by ACIM and further clarified by Ken W. I love the spiritual practices of forgiveness and creating peace but I can't wrap my brain around the illusory stuff..can someone help me with that. I love this planet..am I not supposed to because it is not one of God's creations? Do I stop my anti-litter campaign? How about the peace movement that I am involved with? How does it fit in to the metaphysical teaching of."there is no world" Can someone help me?
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    AwakenYourSpirit Jan 29, 2009 @ 12:37 pm | in reply to Tammylove | delete
    My favorite aspect of ACIM is what you described at the end... that no matter what path we choose (whether it's ACIM or another), we will all get "there"... we will connect with source (no matter what we call it). And, if given a choice between a path that makes me feel good and a path which feels disempowering or controlling, I'll go with the one that feels good.
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    Tammylove Jan 29, 2009 @ 12:08 pm | in reply to John | delete
    ACIM is the "BIBLE" without all the "scary stuff"! Has anyone ever thought about "why" there are soooo many different versions of the Bible? It is because every king, ruler, and religion has altered the "current" version of the Bible to say what they wanted people to believe in order to use guilt and fear to control them. As you said... "Let us love as Jesus loves and it's as simple as that." is exactly what ACIM is about! Have you read it? ACIM is the most "on track" book you will ever find! It teaches how to become "like" Jesus and see the "God" in everyone and LOVE EVERYONE! And how not to become upset with those who do not believe what we believe and how to be more understanding of those who are not ready yet to accept Jesus, the Holy Spirit, God, or what ever name you give the source of creation ... realizing that EVERYONE WILL "GET THERE" in their own time. ACIM removes the fear of HELL and allows love to flow more freely! I believe everyone should own a copy!
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    AnnRadley Dec 28, 2008 @ 4:30 pm | delete
    My sense is this book comes from a higher source, and there is great potential for life change through it. According to David Hawkins, this book has a very high calibration. Personally I haven't stayed on track with it for long enough - but I am very interested, and hope I can stay with it this time.
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    qlcoach Dec 9, 2008 @ 11:53 pm | delete
    I have had a healing from depression and asthma. My wife had a healing from multiple personality disorder.. I have participated in The Course of Miracles at our Unity Church. Great lense here--5 stars. More people need to see it. Hope you will see how I continue to try to help others via The Eby Way. Sincerely: Gary Eby, author and therapist.
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