Miracles and Intimacy

• The Course in Miracles teaches that complexity is of the ego
• The ego mind is the mind that is alive within all of us until we are completely enlightened
• The ego mind tells us that we are separate from each other because it sees us as bodies
• The Course in Miracles emphasizes that we are to love as God loves, seeing each person as our brother
• The ego's rules for relationships are set up to foster separation rather than unity
• The ego's dictate in love is "seek but do not find"
• Millions of years ago, the first thought of separation gave rise to the manifestation of the world of three dimensions
• The three-dimensional world is considered an illusion by the Course in Miracles
• The ego mind constantly seeks to repudiate love and create suffering
• The ego mind tells us that we are separate from God and disconnected from the ground of our being
• The ego mind encourages us to seek completion in others, leading to suffering and invalidation of our own self
• The Course in Miracles points out the toxicity in seeking completion in another person
• The Course in Miracles teaches that we are complete in God and should seek to share our completeness with others
• The ego mind wants us to focus on special relationships, which are based on the idea of specialness that is not aligned with the thinking of God
• God loves all of us equally and does not see anyone as more special
• The special relationship is considered one of the biggest guns in the ego's arsenal
• The Course in Miracles teaches that God loves all of us as one and that the idea of some people being more special is of the ego, not of the Spirit
• Friendships have become more romantic and romances have become more brotherly for a student of the Course in Miracles, as there is no longer a deep separation between constructs
• The Course in Miracles uses the analogy of a picture frame with diamonds and rubies, symbolizing tears and blood, to illustrate the ego's focus on external appearances rather than the person within
• In relationships, the ego seeks perfection and demands certain behaviors from the other person, leading to suffering and separation
• The Holy Spirit's perspective on relationships is to see them as assignments for maximal growth opportunities, especially with someone who triggers childhood wounds
• The purpose of relationships, according to the Course in Miracles, is to bring up each other's wounds in a sacred context for healing and growth
• The ego mind categorizes different aspects of life, separating them from the spiritual path, while the Spirit sees all situations and relationships as opportunities for spiritual growth and learning
• The Course in Miracles emphasizes that all children of God are special and loved infinitely, and the purpose of life is to learn to think as God thinks
• Understanding and loving someone are interconnected, as the Course in Miracles teaches that until you love someone, you cannot fully understand them
• Casual sex, according to the Course in Miracles, is seen as dangerous as it can lead to casual treatment of the heart and a lack of ability to hold the depth of intimacy experienced
• From A Course in Miracles perspective, going into any situation without the remembrance of who you are and why you're here can lead to challenges
• Relationships, including romantic ones, are seen as spiritual experiences
• The ego mind tends to focus on the body and physical aspects of a relationship, while the Holy Spirit emphasizes deepening communication and forgiveness
• In relationships, it's important to be honest and authentic, creating a safe space for both individuals to express themselves
• All relationships are seen as assignments made by the Holy Spirit, challenging individuals to evolve and grow
• Radical permission in relationships involves allowing the other person to be themselves without trying to change them, while focusing on forgiveness and recognizing their innocence
• The ego mind tends to create lists of perceived wrongdoings in a relationship, leading to judgment and rejection
• True intimacy in a relationship comes from being honest, owning your own mistakes, and forgiving the other person
• Love and romance are viewed as opportunities for spiritual growth and learning to love unconditionally
• Complete surrender to the love of God is seen as the death of the ego, challenging individuals to let go of their sense of separate self
• Avoidance and addiction can manifest in relationships, with individuals either fearing engulfment by deep love or seeking completion in another person
• The Course in Miracles emphasizes the importance of understanding that the Holy Spirit makes assignments in relationships
• The Holy Spirit is present to guide and support relationships, taking them through a process of holy ization
• Forgiveness is highlighted as a key practice in relationships, allowing for infinite compassion and understanding towards each other