A Course in Miracles (ACIM) a course in miracles is a self-study spiritual thought system that combines profound spiritual teachings with far-reaching psychological insights. It has already transformed the lives of millions. Helen Schucman, a research psychologist, claimed to have "scribed" A Course in Miracles between 1965 and 1972 through a process of inner dictation from a voice she identified as Jesus.The Text Since its publication in 1976, A Course in Miracles has been read and studied by thousands of people, influencing and changing their lives. It has become a modern spiritual classic, acquiring almost scriptural status in the eyes of its readers. While many argue with its teachings, they at the same time grant it tremendous authority, often embracing its messages as the truth and transforming their lives in profoundly positive ways. A Course in Miracles presents a radical change in social and religious perspective. It calls for the elimination of the ego's identification with material objects and the replacement of fear with love. The goal is to return to the awareness of God's Love, which is your natural inheritance. It is this Love that heals the world. The Course teaches that the path to this awakening is through forgiveness. Although the Course uses some Christian vocabulary, it does not claim to be a religion. It is a universal spiritual thought system that is non-sectarian. Helen Schucman, a psychologist and research scientist at Columbia University, claims to have received the Course from "the voice" during a process of inner dictation between 1965 and 1972. She describes the voice as being that of Jesus. The three volumes of A Course in Miracles consist of the Text, the Workbook and the Manual for Teachers. The Text presents the Course's thought system, the foundation upon which the other two are built. The Workbook provides a daily practice of the Course's teachings. The Manual for Teachers assumes that many experienced students will serve as personal teachers to newer Course students, shepherding them in their study of the Text and Workbook. When first encountering A Course in Miracles, it may seem to be a very difficult book to understand. Its grand symphony of ideas and teachings, ranging from the meaning of life to the nature of God, may seem elusive, even esoteric. It is important to remember, however, that the spiritual path is a journey of transformation and evolution. A Course in Miracles makes it clear that this process takes time.The Workbook The Workbook is a set of self-study exercises. It is a key to the Course, and is considered the primary method of practicing its teachings. Its purpose is to train the mind to think along the lines that the text sets forth. It consists of 365 lessons, to be done one lesson per day. It takes about a year to complete the training process. The lessons are meant to help you to experience the reality of the love and forgiveness the course teaches. The workbook explains that the ego is afraid of losing its control over your life, and that to escape this fear, you need to change your beliefs about the world and how it functions. It teaches that true happiness is achieved by practicing the principles of the course - not by attaining material wealth or relationships. A Course in Miracles (ACIM) is a spiritual thought system that encourages the practice of forgiveness and compassion. It is non-denominational, and focuses on experience rather than belief in a theology. It is the Bible of the so-called "spiritual but not religious" movement, and has inspired millions of people around the world. Helen Schucman began having a series of experiences in 1965, including inner visions and heightened dreams. These led to a series of inner communications from what she calls the Voice of God, telling her, "This is A Course in Miracles, please take notes." The entire curriculum was dictated to her over seven years, and published in 1976. ACIM is a profound spiritual path that emphasizes the importance of forgiveness, peace and joy. It is based on Christian scripture, but is not a religion and emphasizes experiential learning, as opposed to doctrine. While it uses Christian terminology, it draws on many other spiritual traditions and is open to anyone who wants to find the truth. The Course is not easily accessible to those unfamiliar with the religion of Christianity or with a spiritually undeveloped mind, which is why it is so important for a new student to join a study group and seek out the guidance of an experienced teacher.The Manual for Teachers As anyone familiar with ACIM knows, the Course is divided into three volumes: The Text, The Workbook, and the Manual for Teachers. The Text is meant to be read and studied; the Workbook's lessons are to be practiced and performed; and the Manual for Teachers is intended for those who have become teachers by teaching the principles of the Course to others. This last point is what makes the Manual for Teachers unique, even among the other two scribed supplements, Psychotherapy and The Song of Prayer. Those who have gone through the first two books in the series have already shown that they are ready to teach the Course's curriculum to others. They have proved that they have made the choice to let go of their grievances and choose forgiveness instead. But what does this choice look like? The Course explains that it takes on two forms. One is that of a "teacher of pupils," which is essentially a mentor who skillfully guides another along the Course's curriculum. The other is that of a healer who goes to those with health issues and shines the power of forgiveness into their minds. The Manual for Teachers discusses both of these forms and provides guidance for how a teacher should be prepared to meet the needs of each of them. It also answers many questions that might be asked about the Course's theory and vocabulary, and it clarifies a few of the terms used in the Text and Workbook for Students. Some people who have been studying A Course in Miracles for a long time find this book especially helpful, because the Manual answers some of the questions that might arise as students progress through it. This is because the material presented in the Book of The Manual for Teachers is meant to be a supplement to the Workbook and Text. In addition to laying out a theoretical framework for how the Course works, it is designed to help the student of the Course become proficient in its teachings so that she can teach them to others.The Song of Prayer The Song of Prayer is a supplement to A Course in Miracles and is an important addendum to the twelve50 page set of books. It is an insightful and helpful synthesis of all the teachings of the Course and is written in Shakespearean iambic pentameter, which makes it an especially powerful addition to the study of the curriculum of ACIM. It also helps to bring clarity to the concepts and themes of the Course as well as helping with the interpretation of the Sacred Scriptures that are quoted throughout this teaching. The Course is a spiritual teaching rather than a religion and is open to men and women of every religious background. While it uses Christian terminology, it is ecumenical in its teachings and states that “a universal theology is impossible, but a universal experience is.” Its main theme is forgiveness and focuses on undoing the illusion of separation, both at the personal and global levels. It teaches that when you perceive another as your enemy it is because you have unhealed guilt that is projected onto them and that the real purpose of any prayer for others is to release them from their own guilt, which in turn releases us from ours. When first published, A Course in Miracles had a profound effect on many readers and has since been embraced by people of all backgrounds as a modern spiritual classic. It is a profoundly transformational book that combines profound spiritual teachings with far-reaching psychological insights and has already changed the lives of thousands of individuals. It has become popular among the so-called “spiritual but not religious” (SBNR) movement and a major source of inspiration for those who are exploring alternative spiritual paths. It is a textbook of practical spirituality that provides an experiential understanding of the reality that everyone shares. It is based on the premise that Jesus Christ is not just an example of enlightened love but that we are all capable of achieving the same level of awareness as he did. Its metaphysics are largely influenced by Eastern mysticism and it directly challenges the foundations of Western religion, particularly the doctrines of sin and the crucifixion.