Radio Show Archive – November 2021
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| November 1
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November 1, 2021 – ACIM (Dr. Tim Hayes) Dr. Tim Hayes centers on the practice of presence and the experience of true peace through the teachings of A Course in Miracles. Drawing from Lesson 305, Tim emphasizes that the peace of the Christ mind is not something to be achieved through effort, but something revealed when judgment and comparison are relinquished. He explores how the mind’s habitual comparisons keep individuals locked in disturbance, while the act of noticing the present moment—what Pam Grout calls “giving five” by observing new details—opens awareness to a deeper, changeless peace. A caller shares the challenge of applying these teachings in the midst of real-life distress involving a grandson’s mental health crisis, highlighting the difficulty of remaining in peace when faced with fear and uncertainty. Tim gently guides the conversation back to the principle that perception is shaped internally and that even intense situations can be approached through presence rather than judgment, allowing for greater clarity and compassion.
YouTube 1st hour https://youtu.be/95G9oTOI1FY November 1, 2021 – Why Again (Dr. Michael Ryce) Dr. Michael Ryce continues the focus on internal responsibility and the true meaning of forgiveness as taught in the Aramaic tradition. Ryce clarifies that forgiveness is not about letting others off the hook, but about removing internally generated hostility and fear that have been projected outward. Through dialogue with a caller working through issues related to addiction, family dynamics, and estate conflict, he highlights how the mind uses projection to avoid facing internal content, often seeking quick fixes rather than engaging the deeper healing process. The Reality Management Worksheet is presented as a tool for dismantling these projections and accessing the root causes of emotional pain. Ryce emphasizes that healing is a lifelong process of uncovering and releasing internal patterns, encouraging willingness to stay present with discomfort rather than escaping it, and recognizing that every trigger is an opportunity to heal what has been carried within. YouTube 2nd hour https://youtu.be/r3gTFq3H6F0 |
| November 2
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November 2, 2021 – ACIM (Dr. Tim Hayes) Dr. Tim Hayes continues the exploration of A Course in Miracles with Lesson 306, emphasizing that the “gift of the Christ mind” is the ability to perceive beyond fear and return to a state of love, mercy, and peace. He expands on the idea that the ego distorts perception much like an obstruction blocking clear vision, and that true seeing requires stepping out of the mind’s habitual patterns. Drawing from teachings on conscious leadership, Tim highlights the shift from viewing people and circumstances as obstacles to recognizing them as allies for growth. He reinforces that every experience is shaped by internal interpretation and that choosing to see life as supportive rather than adversarial opens the door to transformation. The discussion invites listeners to observe their reactions, question long-held beliefs, and allow life to unfold without resistance, cultivating a more peaceful and empowered way of being.
YouTube 1st hour https://youtu.be/cQ_CWQOGshY November 2, 2021 – Why Again (Dr. Michael Ryce) Dr. Michael Ryce deepens the practical application of forgiveness by addressing a common challenge in using the Reality Management Worksheet: shifting topics mid-process as a form of avoidance. He explains how the mind links different emotional experiences through what he calls the “file folder effect,” where multiple unresolved issues become interconnected. When a person unconsciously changes the goal of a worksheet, they move away from the root issue, preventing true healing. Ryce emphasizes that each goal activates specific stored patterns, and precise focus is required to collapse the correct energetic construct. He illustrates how unresolved trauma from the past becomes embedded in physiology and perception, influencing present relationships and experiences. By staying with the original issue and allowing the underlying pain to surface, individuals can dissolve the linked patterns and free themselves from repetitive cycles of distress. YouTube 2nd hour https://youtu.be/7Mbb_7YK65w Personal Code Evaluation explanation (see challenge score page PDF) Monthly StillPoint Breathing Membership details Announce the Self-Study CoDependence Intensive |
| November 3
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November 3, 2021 – ACIM (Dr. Tim Hayes) Dr. Tim Hayes presents Lesson 307, focusing on the idea that conflicting wishes create inner turmoil and that alignment with the Creator’s will brings peace. He explains that there is only one true “channel” of guidance—the flow of love, light, and joy—and that any perception of conflict arises from tuning into the “grievance channel.” Through discussion with callers working through emotional pain related to family dynamics, Tim emphasizes that unresolved childhood experiences often shape present perception. The worksheet process is highlighted as a powerful tool for uncovering and releasing these patterns, allowing individuals to process both past and present perspectives. He encourages approaching healing from multiple vantage points—honoring both the child’s experience and the adult’s understanding—while trusting that the process of awareness and forgiveness will dissolve internal conflict.
YouTube 1st hour https://youtu.be/uNUNIVIyLtw November 3, 2021 – Why Again (Dr. Michael Ryce) Dr. Michael Ryce expands on the mechanics of the mind through the “file folder effect,” explaining how linked memories create complex patterns of emotional response. He uses vivid examples to show how a present interaction can trigger layers of unresolved past experiences, which are then projected onto current relationships. This process leads individuals to believe that others are the cause of their distress, when in reality the source lies within their own stored energy. Ryce connects this to the broader theme of “why is this happening to me again,” emphasizing that repeated life patterns are the result of unhealed internal content. By becoming conscious of these linked patterns and using forgiveness to dismantle them, individuals can break the cycle of repetition and experience genuine change. YouTube 2nd hour https://youtu.be/7kqnyPvVzVU |
| November 4
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November 4, 2021 – ACIM (Dr. Tim Hayes) Dr. Tim Hayes explores Lesson 308, emphasizing that the present moment is the only place where healing and transformation can occur. He challenges the conventional perception of time as a rigid structure, suggesting instead that time is a construct that can be reinterpreted as an opportunity for presence and awareness. The worksheet process is again highlighted as a means of stepping out of mental narratives and into direct experience. Tim explains that when individuals release their stories and judgments, they open space for insight and guidance to arise naturally. He also underscores a key principle of the work: the goals we hold for others often reflect areas where we are not meeting those same goals within ourselves, offering a powerful avenue for self-discovery and growth.
YouTube 1st hour https://youtu.be/T8CtYh9Rrek November 4, 2021 – Why Again (Dr. Michael Ryce) Dr. Michael Ryce continues reading from Why Is This Happening to Me Again?, focusing on the concept of “waking from the has-been.” He explains that most perception is generated from past-based memory rather than present-moment actuality, leading individuals to relive old patterns rather than experience life as it is. He defines denial as thinking or speaking as though something outside oneself is the cause of internal experience, which results in dissociation from one’s own emotions. This dissociated content then becomes part of perception, creating the illusion that others are the source of one’s pain. Ryce emphasizes that true healing requires acknowledging ownership of internal states and using forgiveness to remove the stored energy driving perception. By doing so, individuals can awaken from past-based constructs and return to their true nature as beings of love. YouTube 2nd hour https://youtu.be/suzl_GG5sdk |
| November 5
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November 5, 2021 – ACIM (Dr. Tim Hayes) Dr. Tim Hayes discusses Lesson 309, focusing on the importance of looking within without fear to rediscover one’s true nature. He emphasizes that fear of self-examination arises from the belief that something is wrong within, when in truth the core of one’s being remains pure and unchanged. The teaching encourages trusting inner guidance, described as “roadside flares” that continuously offer direction and support. Tim highlights that over-reliance on the conscious logical mind can obscure this guidance, while practices like the Aramaic Lord’s Prayer help individuals attune to deeper awareness. By relaxing mental control and opening to intuition, individuals can access a flow of life that supports healing, creativity, and clarity.
YouTube 1st hour https://youtu.be/OV8nVnHqIAU November 5, 2021 – Why Again (Dr. Michael Ryce) Dr. Michael Ryce continues exploring the dynamics of the “has-been” and power person patterns, explaining how early life experiences shape perception and behavior. He describes how individuals absorb energetic patterns from influential figures, creating a “replicate self” that operates based on past conditioning rather than present awareness. This false self perpetuates cycles of fear, hostility, and dysfunction, often without conscious recognition. Ryce emphasizes that this constructed identity must be dismantled through forgiveness, allowing the individual to return to their original state of love and aliveness. Through examples of generational healing and emotional breakthroughs, he illustrates how addressing these deep patterns can lead to profound transformation and freedom from repetitive life dynamics. YouTube 2nd hour https://youtu.be/A9t9Avbb1GU |
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| November 8
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November 8, 2021 – ACIM (Dr. Tim Hayes) Dr. Tim Hayes opens with A Course in Miracles Lesson 312, emphasizing that perception follows judgment and that individuals see the world not as it is, but as they have chosen to interpret it. He highlights that liberation comes through releasing judgment, allowing a “liberated world” to come into awareness. Drawing from Pam Grout’s commentary, he reflects on how much time is lost in analysis, criticism, and mental noise rather than being present with life. The teaching reinforces that judgment blocks direct experience of reality, while forgiveness and awareness open access to a vibrant, interconnected experience of life. Tim invites listeners to actively use the worksheet process and breath to soften judgment and return to presence, where peace and clarity naturally emerge.
YouTube 1st hour https://youtu.be/-miQorQc8mI November 8, 2021 – Why Again (Dr. Michael Ryce) Dr. Michael Ryce focuses on the mechanics of the mind and the concept of “blockage of truth,” explaining that individuals are not unaware of truth but rather fill their minds with error and call it truth. Using the Harvard research on perception, he illustrates how the mind constructs reality from extremely limited data, emphasizing that perception is internally generated and not a direct reflection of actuality. Through examples such as how different organisms perceive the same environment, he demonstrates that each being’s perceptual world is unique and shaped by its internal structure. Ryce reinforces that the mind, driven by the need to “know,” creates stories to fill in gaps, often leading to distortion. Forgiveness is presented as the tool for removing these false constructs, allowing access to a more accurate experience of actuality. YouTube 2nd hour https://youtu.be/7sFfIiOwf7U |
| November 9
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November 9, 2021 – ACIM (Dr. Tim Hayes) Dr. Tim Hayes presents Lesson 313, emphasizing the invitation to allow a new perception rooted in love rather than judgment. He highlights that love, peace, and joy are not distant goals but present realities accessible in each moment. The discussion focuses on how the ego creates the illusion that transformation requires time and effort, while the truth is that awareness of one’s true nature is immediately available. Tim also explores the cultural conditioning that leads individuals to prioritize others’ expectations over their own inner guidance, reinforcing that each person is the author of their experience through interpretation and response. The teaching encourages listeners to quiet the ego and trust the ever-present support of inner guidance.
YouTube 1st hour https://youtu.be/xWKD6TSRLzc November 9, 2021 – Why Again (Dr. Michael Ryce) Dr. Michael Ryce introduces and demonstrates the MindShifter tool, explaining it as a method for uncovering unconscious content stored in the “heart,” or unconscious mind. Through interaction with a caller, he illustrates how a MindShifter statement resonates internal material, bringing hidden beliefs and patterns to the surface for processing. He emphasizes that individuals are co-creators of their experience and that unresolved internal content shapes what appears in life. The discussion highlights the importance of bypassing the intellect and allowing deeper material to emerge through writing and reflection. Ryce also introduces a new section of MindShifters focused on eternal life and conscious choice, reinforcing that healing involves developing the ability to choose consciously rather than react from stored patterns. YouTube 2nd hour https://youtu.be/tGqZq7CBRd0 |
| November 10
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November 10, 2021 – ACIM (Dr. Tim Hayes) Dr. Tim Hayes discusses Lesson 314, focusing on the idea that the future can be different from the past when perception is rooted in the present rather than past judgments. He emphasizes that fear of the future is created by past-based thinking and that true freedom comes from releasing those judgments. Through a story about confronting fear, he illustrates that fear has no inherent power unless one acts on it. The teaching reinforces that individuals are the creators of their emotional experience and that by staying present and choosing awareness, they can move beyond fear into trust and peace.
YouTube 1st hour https://youtu.be/cN5bn0BntCc November 10, 2021 – Why Again (Dr. Michael Ryce) Dr. Michael Ryce continues reading from Why Is This Happening to Me Again?, focusing on the “has-been” mind and how past-based patterns shape perception. He explains that perception is an internally generated image based on stored brain cell data rather than external reality. Through the dialogue with the character Richard, Ryce demonstrates how beliefs such as “I am stupid” become embedded through early experiences and then shape perception and behavior throughout life. He highlights the importance of breath awareness in breaking these patterns, explaining that holding the breath reinforces unconsciousness while conscious breathing opens access to healing. Forgiveness is presented as the process of removing these false identities and restoring accurate perception. YouTube 2nd hour https://youtu.be/Fbe3pTm6ETo |
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November 11, 2021 – ACIM (Dr. Tim Hayes) Dr. Tim Hayes presents Lesson 315, emphasizing the choice between perceiving through love or through the ego. He explains that every moment offers this choice and that perception determines experience. The teaching highlights that love affirms worth, connection, and purpose, while the ego generates fear, doubt, and limitation. Tim encourages listeners to consciously choose the voice of love, recognizing that this choice transforms perception and creates a more peaceful and connected experience of life.
YouTube 1st hour https://youtu.be/H02BEnHUO7s November 11, 2021 – Why Again (Dr. Michael Ryce) Dr. Michael Ryce revisits the MindShifter process and the use of stillpoint breathing as tools for uncovering and healing unconscious content. He explains that MindShifters are designed to resonate hidden material, allowing it to surface for processing. The discussion emphasizes that true healing requires engaging with what arises rather than avoiding it. Ryce also highlights the importance of ongoing practice through workshops and group processes, reinforcing that transformation occurs through consistent application of the tools. The conversation underscores that healing is an active, participatory process supported by community and structured practice. YouTube 2nd hour https://youtu.be/AeVyO5OXTto |
| November 12
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November 12, 2021 – ACIM (Dr. Tim Hayes) Dr. Tim Hayes explores Lesson 316, emphasizing that what one gives is what one receives, reinforcing the interconnected nature of all relationships. He highlights that every act of kindness, gratitude, or forgiveness returns to the giver, dissolving past mistakes and opening the mind to joy. Through Pam Grout’s reflections, he illustrates how even difficult days serve as opportunities for growth and self-compassion. The teaching encourages accepting life’s unfolding as a gift and maintaining a perspective of trust and gratitude, recognizing that all experiences contribute to healing and expansion.
YouTube 1st hour https://youtu.be/Xs2ZzrhZUXc November 12, 2021 – Why Again (Dr. Michael Ryce) Dr. Michael Ryce engages in a discussion on language, perception, and the deeper meaning behind Aramaic teachings. He explores how language shapes understanding and how idioms can distort meaning when translated across cultures. Using the example of “eat my body and drink my blood,” he explains that the original Aramaic meaning points to fully embodying and living the teachings rather than a literal interpretation. Ryce emphasizes that true understanding requires deep engagement and ongoing inquiry, likening the process to “gnawing” on an idea until its essence is fully grasped. He also highlights the pervasive influence of fear-based language and cultural conditioning, reinforcing the need to return to the original experiential understanding of Love as the essence of human life. YouTube 2nd hour https://youtu.be/SE5tcKJdvpA |
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| November 15
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November 15, 2021 – ACIM (Dr. Tim Hayes) Dr. Tim Hayes presents Lesson 319, emphasizing the idea that each individual comes for the “salvation of the world,” not in an egoic sense but through the removal of arrogance and the restoration of truth. He highlights that guilt is a primary barrier to experiencing one’s true nature and that self-judgment blocks the flow of healing and love. Drawing from Pam Grout’s commentary, he reinforces that guilt does not improve behavior but instead reinforces separation from one’s highest good. The teaching invites listeners to release self-condemnation and step into self-acceptance, recognizing that true transformation arises from allowing love to replace judgment.
YouTube 1st hour https://youtu.be/B-M6ClWPkUI November 15, 2021 – Why Again (Dr. Michael Ryce) Dr. Michael Ryce and the support team focus on StillPoint Breathing and the importance of trust in the process. The discussion emphasizes that the breath itself “knows what to move,” and that attempting to control or perfect the process can interfere with healing. Participants share experiences of resistance, physical sensations, and varying levels of stillness, highlighting that each session unfolds uniquely. Ryce expands on recent personal insights, describing deeper experiences of perceiving actuality beyond perceptual constructs and engaging in generational healing by holding a space of active love. The conversation reinforces that healing occurs through allowing, not forcing, and through maintaining the presence of love as unresolved energy surfaces. YouTube 2nd hour https://youtu.be/-Z00vZ6QvHo |
| November 16
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November 16, 2021 – ACIM (Dr. Tim Hayes) Dr. Tim Hayes discusses Lesson 320, emphasizing that all power is given to the individual through alignment with the Creator. He highlights that perceived limitations are learned constructs rather than inherent truths, and that reclaiming one’s consciousness is key to transformation. Using examples such as Terry Crews’ life story, he illustrates how shifting perception from limitation to possibility can radically change life experience. The teaching underscores that the primary “real estate” to manage is one’s own mind, and that conscious choice determines whether one lives from limitation or from the expansive nature of love and creativity.
YouTube 1st hour https://youtu.be/plKR3BFJyH4 November 16, 2021 – Why Again (Dr. Michael Ryce) Dr. Michael Ryce explores how emotional “noise” from past experiences interferes with the guidance system inherent within each individual. He explains that unresolved trauma stored in the mind creates internal interference, blocking access to higher awareness and clarity. Forgiveness is presented as the process of reducing this noise, allowing subtler guidance and perception of actuality to emerge. Ryce emphasizes the role of generational patterns in shaping experience and how these patterns repeat until consciously addressed. The discussion reinforces that love is not an action but a state of being, and that restoring this state requires clearing the mind of hostility and fear through forgiveness. YouTube 2nd hour https://youtu.be/EpFQpJeYo48 |
| November 17
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November 17, 2021 – ACIM (Dr. Tim Hayes) Dr. Tim Hayes presents Lesson 321, emphasizing that true freedom is found through alignment with the Creator rather than through personal control. He highlights that striving and self-improvement efforts often reinforce the illusion that something is wrong, while true healing comes from recognizing one’s inherent wholeness. Drawing from Pam Grout, he emphasizes that guidance is individualized and arises naturally when one releases effort and trusts inner knowing. The teaching encourages listeners to shift from striving to allowing, recognizing that all necessary guidance is already present within.
YouTube 1st hour https://youtu.be/2jOAaYGTYxw November 17, 2021 – Why Again (Dr. Michael Ryce) Dr. Michael Ryce and the team discuss practical application of the tools, including MindShifters, worksheets, and goal management. The conversation highlights the importance of revisiting teachings through repeated listening to build understanding. They emphasize the distinction between intentions and goals, explaining that goals create stress to motivate action and must be managed carefully. Ryce explains that unmanaged goals can overwhelm the mind, leading to stress and activation of old patterns, while conscious goal setting and cancellation support clarity and balance. The discussion reinforces that structured tools are essential for navigating healing and transformation effectively. YouTube 2nd hour https://youtu.be/vaf-5LpaLpI |
| November 18
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November 18, 2021 – ACIM (Dr. Tim Hayes) Dr. Tim Hayes explores Lesson 322, emphasizing that only illusions can be sacrificed because only illusions are unreal. He highlights that fear and grievances obscure the gifts inherent in life and that releasing these illusions reveals the ever-present reality of love. Through Pam Grout’s commentary, he illustrates how negative self-talk creates a resonant field of problems, while shifting perception dissolves those illusions. The teaching reinforces that nothing real can be lost and that healing involves letting go of false perceptions to uncover the truth already present.
YouTube 1st hour https://youtu.be/pmnjp0F6bmQ November 18, 2021 – Why Again (Dr. Michael Ryce) Dr. Michael Ryce presents the topic “Empowered to Heal,” redefining health as the presence of active love rather than merely the absence of symptoms. He challenges conventional medical models that focus on disease, proposing instead that individuals create their physiological state through mind energy. Drawing on Aramaic teachings and modern science, he explains that thought patterns organize physical experience and that focusing on disease can perpetuate it. Healing is framed as reclaiming one’s role as a creative being, choosing love as the organizing force within the system. The discussion emphasizes responsibility for one’s internal state as the foundation of true health. YouTube 2nd hour https://youtu.be/E5svKdOuJh4 |
| November 19
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November 19, 2021 – ACIM (Dr. Tim Hayes) Dr. Tim Hayes presents Lesson 323, emphasizing that the only meaningful “sacrifice” is the release of fear. He explains that fear arises from illusions and false beliefs, and that letting go of these allows the return of love and peace. The teaching encourages a lighter, less serious approach to life, recognizing that stress and anxiety are unnecessary burdens created by the mind. Through practical examples, he illustrates how observing one’s assumptions—such as placing others on a pedestal—can reveal patterns that generate unnecessary suffering. The focus remains on awareness and willingness to release fear-based thinking.
YouTube 1st hour https://youtu.be/ncBpTbW5_P8 November 19, 2021 – Why Again (Dr. Michael Ryce) Dr. Michael Ryce reflects on service, connection, and the purpose of the work, emphasizing the importance of being present for others and holding a space of love. Sharing a story about a farmer who improves his own crop by helping his neighbors, he illustrates the interconnected nature of human experience. Ryce also reflects on his commitment to making the teachings freely available, highlighting that true impact comes from giving rather than commercializing the work. The discussion reinforces that individual healing contributes to collective healing and that supporting others enhances one’s own growth and well-being. YouTube 2nd hour https://youtu.be/HDzACC5zJqo |
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| November 22
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November 22, 2021 – ACIM (Dr. Tim Hayes) Dr. Tim Hayes presents Lesson 326, emphasizing that each individual is forever an effect of the Creator and therefore inherently connected to the source of all creation. He highlights that thoughts shape perception and that what one believes becomes their experienced reality. Drawing from Pam Grout’s commentary, he reinforces that reliance on the material world and effort-based thinking limits awareness, while recognition of one’s true nature as already complete opens access to deeper truth. The teaching underscores that healing requires willingness to use tools like the Reality Management Worksheet while also allowing the process to unfold beyond conscious control, as true transformation does not arise from intellectual effort alone.
YouTube 1st hour https://youtu.be/nK5Pxi9WvD0 November 22, 2021 – Why Again (Dr. Michael Ryce) Dr. Michael Ryce explores the impact of cultural conditioning and media on the human mind, emphasizing that repeated exposure to fear and dysfunction shapes behavior and physiology. He explains that mind energy determines life experience and that individuals must consciously choose to maintain a state of love regardless of external circumstances. The discussion highlights how focusing on punishment and judgment perpetuates the very conditions society seeks to eliminate, while holding a space of love interrupts destructive patterns. Ryce reinforces that healing occurs through internal transformation, not external control, and that each individual’s state of mind contributes to the collective field. YouTube 2nd hour https://youtu.be/hI6K8BvPb0Q |
| November 23
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November 23, 2021 – ACIM (Dr. Tim Hayes) Dr. Tim Hayes presents Lesson 327, emphasizing that connection with the Creator is always available and requires only willingness to call upon it. He explores how conditioning and societal expectations create a “should storm” that blocks direct experience of guidance and truth. Using real-world examples, including tragic events, he explains that while circumstances may appear overwhelming, shifting perception changes the internal experience. The teaching reinforces that events themselves are neutral, and meaning is assigned through interpretation. By focusing on compassion and constructive response rather than resistance, individuals can transform their experience and access healing.
YouTube 1st hour https://youtu.be/zzULUnynSUE November 23, 2021 – Why Again (Dr. Michael Ryce) Dr. Michael Ryce continues reading from Why Is This Happening to Me Again?, focusing on the concept of learning as the building of brain cells. He explains that perception is constructed from past data and that without forgiveness, individuals remain trapped in repeating patterns. The discussion clarifies that denial occurs when one attributes internal experiences to external causes, making true change impossible. Forgiveness is presented as the tool for accessing and removing hidden content in the mind, requiring patience and consistent practice. Ryce emphasizes that transformation is a gradual process that unfolds over time as new neural pathways are established. YouTube 2nd hour https://youtu.be/KLnxZ0_jWtg |
| November 24
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November 24, 2021 – ACIM (Dr. Tim Hayes) Dr. Tim Hayes presents Lesson 328, emphasizing that what appears to be second is actually first when aligned with the Creator’s will. He explores how human perception is often reversed, leading individuals to pursue separation rather than unity. Drawing on psychological insights, including Jung’s concept of the shadow, he explains that denying or hiding aspects of oneself leads to suffering. True healing requires acknowledging and integrating these hidden parts. The teaching encourages embracing inner conflict as an opportunity for growth and recognizing that transformation comes through honest self-awareness rather than avoidance.
YouTube 1st hour https://youtu.be/iHdGvDLWR5A November 24, 2021 – Why Again (Dr. Michael Ryce) Dr. Michael Ryce and Jeanie Ryce focus on gratitude and forgiveness as powerful tools for navigating life’s challenges, particularly during family gatherings. They share an example of a disrupted Thanksgiving plan and how the use of forgiveness allowed for peace rather than conflict. The discussion highlights that forgiveness is most effective when practiced consistently, not just during crises. Gratitude is presented as a practice that enhances emotional well-being, resilience, and overall life satisfaction. The conversation reinforces that choosing love and allowing others their path prevents unnecessary suffering and supports harmony in relationships. YouTube 2nd hour https://youtu.be/Feyl96rGNpQ |
| November 25
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November 25, 2021 – ACIM (Dr. Tim Hayes) Dr. Tim Hayes presents Lesson 329 on Thanksgiving Day, emphasizing that one’s will is already aligned with the Creator’s will and that recognizing this brings peace and unity. He highlights the importance of staying connected to this guidance, noting that when individuals fall into negative states, they lose awareness of this connection. Drawing from Pam Grout, he illustrates that maintaining openness allows one to receive guidance and support continuously. The teaching reinforces that alignment with the Creator’s will is not something to achieve but something to remember and accept.
YouTube 1st hour https://youtu.be/_6HPQ9bbG3I November 25, 2021 – Why Again (Dr. Michael Ryce) Dr. Michael Ryce and Jeanie Ryce center the discussion on gratitude, emphasizing its profound psychological and physiological benefits. They reflect on personal appreciation for life, relationships, and the opportunity to share this work. Ryce revisits the core teaching of forgiveness, clarifying that true forgiveness is not about pardoning others but about removing internal distortions. He stresses that misunderstanding forgiveness as pardoning prevents real healing. The conversation reinforces that gratitude and forgiveness together create a foundation for experiencing life as love and for deepening one’s understanding of the Aramaic teachings. YouTube 2ndt hour https://youtu.be/ULEXt4hv7lk |
| November 26
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November 26, 2021 – ACIM (Dr. Tim Hayes) Dr. Tim Hayes presents Lesson 330, emphasizing that individuals need not hurt themselves by believing in fear-based illusions. He highlights that forgiveness is the central function for releasing false perceptions and restoring awareness of one’s true identity. The teaching encourages choosing love over fear and recognizing that suffering arises from mistaken beliefs rather than reality. Hayes also reflects on the importance of not placing anyone or anything on a pedestal, including spiritual figures, as doing so creates separation and limits understanding. True healing comes from recognizing equality and shared essence.
YouTube 1st hour https://youtu.be/nuOQiFNpjRo November 26, 2021 – Why Again (Dr. Michael Ryce) Dr. Michael Ryce and Jeanie Ryce discuss expanding access to the teachings through technology and community support. They highlight the development of tools such as apps and audio resources to make the work more accessible. The conversation emphasizes the importance of contribution beyond financial means, encouraging participation through skills and service. Ryce reinforces that the work is about practical application and that community involvement supports the spread of healing tools. The discussion reflects a commitment to making these teachings widely available while continuing to evolve the ways they are shared. YouTube 2nd hour https://youtu.be/ngwkwFOUdtw |
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| November 29
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November 29, 2021 – ACIM (Dr. Tim Hayes) Dr. Tim Hayes explores Lesson 333, emphasizing that forgiveness is the essential mechanism for ending the dream of conflict and returning to awareness of truth. He reflects on the nature of the ego as a construct rooted in separation, fear, and illusion, reinforcing that conflict cannot be avoided or disguised but must be seen clearly in order to be released. Drawing from Pam Grout’s commentary, he highlights personal responsibility in shaping one’s experience, noting that individuals often look outside themselves to fix problems rather than recognizing their own role in creating and transforming their reality. The discussion includes practical guidance on observing the thinking mind with gentle awareness, recognizing when one is caught in repetitive or negative thought patterns, and stepping back into a state of observation rather than identification. Tim also shares a powerful insight about the importance of removing all pedestals, including those placed on spiritual figures or even God, explaining that doing so restores direct access to inner guidance and eliminates the illusion that truth or power exists outside oneself.
YouTube 1st hour https://youtu.be/Woqp2roD43M November 29, 2021 – Why Again (Dr. Michael Ryce) Dr. Michael Ryce and Jeanie Ryce focus on deepening the understanding of Aramaic forgiveness, projection, and the physiology of stored emotional patterns. Ryce shares a profound personal experience with breathwork, describing energetic shifts within the body and the realization that the human structure functions as an “antenna” for receiving and processing energy. He reinforces that healing occurs through releasing tension and restoring flow within the system, connecting this to Dr. Sarno’s work on tension and pain. The discussion revisits projection, clarifying that what individuals perceive in others is constructed from their own internal content, and that blaming others for one’s experience is a distortion that prevents healing. Through reading from Why Is This Happening to Me Again?, Ryce emphasizes responsibility communication as a way of owning internal states rather than projecting them outward. Forgiveness is framed as the removal of internal energetic patterns rather than pardoning others, allowing the system to return to a state of love and coherence. YouTube 2nd hour https://youtu.be/rqF-_HOETgI |
| November 30
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November 30, 2021 – ACIM (Dr. Tim Hayes) Dr. Tim Hayes presents Lesson 334, emphasizing that forgiveness reveals the gifts already present within creation and that perception determines whether one experiences life as problematic or supportive. He challenges the habitual belief in Murphy’s Law, suggesting instead that focusing on what is going right reshapes perception and experience. The discussion revisits the idea of removing pedestals and examines how beliefs about God influence behavior and perception. Through reflection on a meditation by Richard Rohr and Joan Chittister, Tim highlights that the concept of God one holds directly shapes one’s emotional and relational life. He emphasizes that seeing all events as neutral and recognizing that interpretation creates meaning allows individuals to move beyond judgment and into compassion. The conversation reinforces that transformation comes from internal work rather than attempting to change others, and that living the tools creates a natural shift that others can observe and learn from.
YouTube 1st hour https://youtu.be/0s4DNWPEWkw November 30, 2021 – Why Again (Dr. Michael Ryce) Dr. Michael Ryce continues reading from Why Is This Happening to Me Again?, focusing on the Aramaic foundations of forgiveness and the role of language in shaping perception. He explains that Aramaic, as a language rooted in the physics of reality, carries meanings that are often lost in translation, particularly in spiritual teachings. Using examples such as the Beatitudes, he demonstrates how original Aramaic terms describe functional processes within the mind rather than abstract philosophy. Ryce further clarifies projection as the mind’s construction of reality from internal content and distinguishes it from externalization, which falsely attributes that content to others. Through responsibility communication, individuals can recognize that their emotional responses originate within and can be healed through forgiveness. He also expands on the Aramaic concept of “law” as the way things work, emphasizing that maintaining the presence of love (Rakhma) is essential for true human functioning and healing. YouTube 1st hour https://youtu.be/h64A7k5o2RQ |
