神を第一にする - Putting God First - Retreat Day 3 /4, Third Morning Session - Hayama -Japan

神を第一にする - Putting God First - 2nd Movie Session, Evening 2 /4 - Hayama -JapanThe Course in Miracles highlights the importance of change as the greatest gift from God. The Holy Spirit is the gift of changing our minds, accepting eternity and light over darkness. The ego, which seeks control, is threatened by a change of mind, as seen in the United States' current attempt to cling to the past. The Holy Spirit promotes release from control, allowing us to accept the eternal and light of life.To participate in an online Movie Gathering, join our online community: https://programs.the-christ.net/courses/membership-weekly-online-movie-gatheringsFor more information about David Hoffmeister and Living Miracles events, visit https://circle.livingmiraclescenter.org/events.Recorded live on March 21, 2025, in Hayama, Japan.

神を第一にする - Putting God First - Retreat Day 4/4, Fourth Morning Session - Hayama -Japan - Talk by David Hoffmeister with Japanese Translation.In this last morning talk at the Japanese Hayama 4-day retreat, David teaches that God's Son is not a traveler through outer worlds, suggesting that our minds are like a dream, watching the world through an ego filter. So we start by receiving the guidance of the Holy Spirit, but it has to come through an ego filter. And the guidance, therefore, seems to involve persons and appears to be interpersonal. But the miracle leaves your mind with a feeling of closeness and connection. Jesus says, "You need to do nothing," asking the mind to remain aware that it is a dream. What the body seems to do or not to do is ultimately not the lesson. But when you follow guidance, it can seem like the Spirit is speaking through you and smiling through you and use you as a puppet. But this is just a symbol that the mind is coming into alignment with the light of the Holy Spirit. The ultimate lesson is to align the mind with the Holy Spirit's light, recognizing itself as a single mind.Enjoy David's last morning session talking to Japanese students. To participate in an online Movie Gathering, join our online community: https://programs.the-christ.net/courses/membership-weekly-online-movie-gatheringsFor more information about David Hoffmeister and Living Miracles events, visit https://circle.livingmiraclescenter.org/events.Recorded live on March 23, 2025, in Hayama, Japan.

神を第一にする - Putting God First - Retreat Day 3 /4, Third Morning Session - Hayama -Japan. David Hoffmeister with Japanese Translation.The practice of A Course in Miracles teaches us to overlook error. Perceiving error stems from the ego, while the Holy Spirit remembers God's love and only sees the good. To adopt this perspective, we must release comparisons, as the ego seeks to judge and validate. Parents often try to instill self-esteem, but Jesus reminds us that God establishes our worth, not our actions or opinions. Thus, we practice letting go of our self-concept and image. We often chase talents or possessions, but Jesus guides us to abandon these pursuits to rediscover our true self, as created by God. The body may develop skills, yet those skills lack inherent value made by the ego. The critical question becomes: what purpose do I assign to these skills?Enjoy David's third morning talking to Japanese students. To participate in an online Movie Gathering, join our online community: https://programs.the-christ.net/courses/membership-weekly-online-movie-gatheringsFor more information about David Hoffmeister and Living Miracles events, visit https://circle.livingmiraclescenter.org/events.Recorded live on March 22, 2025, in Hayama, Japan.

神を第一にする - Putting God First - Movie Session, Evening 1 /4 - Hayama -Japan, Commentary by David Hoffmeister with Japanese translation.The world is often compared to a video game, with different characters and non-player characters. Jesus, in "A Course in Miracles," refers to the hero of the dream as the main character. In the video game, there are heroes and villains, with the extras being the supporting cast. Jesus emphasizes that we see images but do not see ourselves as the image maker. He suggests that we have unreal thoughts and images that are not real and hide behind projections. Jesus tells us in Lesson 132, "There is no world apart from what you wish." So, to perceive a world, you have to believe it and wish for it.To participate in an online Movie Gathering, join our online community: https://programs.the-christ.net/courses/membership-weekly-online-movie-gatheringsFor more information about David Hoffmeister and Living Miracles events, visit https://circle.livingmiraclescenter.org/events.Recorded live on March 20, 2025, in Hayama, Japan.

神を第一にする - Putting God First - Retreat Day 2 /4 Second Morning Session - Hayama -Japan Talk by David Hoffmeister with Japanese Translation.In this second morning session at the Hayama 4-day retreat, David explores the perceptual problem, which pertains to the belief that the subject and the object are different. That the observer is different from the observed. And that the personality self is different from the world that surrounds it. So when we see an issue in the world, it really is just... a split in the mind. This belief can result in significant problems such as conflict, climate change, and hunger, all of which can be traced back to the division within the mind. Jesus' A Course in Miracles addresses this challenge by teaching two important workbook lessons: Lesson 79, "Let me recognize the problem so it can be solved," and Lesson 80, "Let me recognize my problems have been solved." By examining the projected world, we often fail to identify the core problem because it manifests in many forms. You may resolve a few problems today, only to encounter more tomorrow. Therefore, the key lies in our perspective, which stems from our interpretation.To participate in an online Movie Gathering, join our online community: https://programs.the-christ.net/courses/membership-weekly-online-movie-gatheringsFor more information about David Hoffmeister and Living Miracles events, visit https://circle.livingmiraclescenter.org/events.Recorded live on March 21, 2025, in Hayama, Japan.

神を第一にする - Putting God First - Retreat Day 1 /4 Opening Morning Session - Hayama -Japan (Japanese translation).David Hoffmeister begins the Hayama 4-Day Japan Retreat by exploring the concept of undoing the self-concept—a conditioned expectation that obstructs our understanding of the world. He explains that 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, Hoffmeister suggests, 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, in truth, within the mind. As the mind reaches a state of rest, the external world reflects this peace, becoming more harmonious. According to Hoffmeister, this practice is pivotal for attaining a profound understanding of the world and the true self.Listen to Davids's profound talk, the first of 4 days of retreat sessions.To participate in an online Movie Gathering, join our online community: https://programs.the-christ.net/courses/membership-weekly-online-movie-gatheringsFor more information about David Hoffmeister and Living Miracles events, visit https://circle.livingmiraclescenter.org/events.Recorded live on March 20, 2025, in Hayama, Japan.

David speaks about the need to release all false self-concepts and answers a set of questions in-depth about sickness and living an inspired life instead of one based on fear of consequences. There is a beautiful music introduction to this afternoon session included.

Our Hidden Superpowers - Bonus Session Closing the "Celebration of Illumination" 2025 Event with Jason, Kristen, David and ZachToday's session is all about discovering our unique purpose and gifts. If you've ever wondered what your special function is or if you have a special gift, then this is the session for you. Our gift is that we are the Son of God and are wholly light and truth. However, since that's not always our experience, God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit are incredibly kind and use what the ego has created to bring us into that full experience. Enjoy this bonus session that closes the 3-day "Celebration of Illumination" event.To participate in an online Movie Gathering, join our online community: https://programs.the-christ.net/courses/membership-weekly-online-movie-gatheringsFor more information about David Hoffmeister and Living Miracles events, visit: https://circle.livingmiraclescenter.org/events.Recorded live on March 2, 2025, in Chapala, Mexico.

Question and Answer Session - Movie Workshop Part 2 at Celebration of Illumination 2025 with David HoffmeisterFollowing the movie screening, David Hoffmeister engaged in a Q&A session, addressing questions and comments submitted by the participants. This audio recording offers a profound exploration of practical applications of A Course in Miracles.In Part 1, David provides insightful commentary on the movie.To participate in an online Movie Gathering, join our online community: https://programs.the-christ.net/courses/membership-weekly-online-movie-gatheringsFor more information about David Hoffmeister and Living Miracles events, visit: https://circle.livingmiraclescenter.org/events.Recorded live on March 1, 2025, in Chapala, Mexico.

What is True Renunciation? - Movie Workshop at Celebration of Illumination 2025 with David HoffmeisterThe movie David shows at the "Celebration of Illumination" event is an excellent introduction to the more profound teachings of A Course in Miracles and its practical application to the world. Mysticism, which is pure devotion to God, is often confused with renunciation, especially in Eastern traditions. However, Jesus clarifies that true renunciation is about withdrawing belief in the ego, not performing ritualistic acts. As everyone becomes aware of their attachments and addictions, including the habit of judgment, Jesus aims to help us free our minds by realizing we were never meant to be judges. He teaches that renouncing the ego, created by our belief in it, is a mind event requiring disciplined mind training to live as the Christ rather than the ego.In part 1, David provides his commentary on the movie. In part 2, he answers questions from participants.To participate online in a Movie Gathering, join our online community: https://programs.the-christ.net/courses/membership-weekly-online-movie-gatheringsIf you want to know more about David Hoffmeister and Living Miracles events, here is more information: https://circle.livingmiraclescenter.org/events.Recorded online, March 1, 2025, Chapala, Mexico.