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Sunday 1-28-2024 An awesome January.

Posted on January 28, 2024 by Tricia
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Happy Sunday!

This month in seminary we are studying Judaism. We finished our class on Buddhism on the 7th so later that week I was looking through my textbooks to get my studies and practices with Judaism underway. Our … continue reading

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ACIM Lesson 19 notes.

Posted on January 19, 2024 by Tricia
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I am not alone in experiencing the effect of my thoughts.

1-19-2024

“… you will yet understand that it must be true if salvation is possible at all.”

From my Judaism studies in seminary this month, I am learning the … continue reading

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ACIM Lesson 14 notes.

Posted on January 14, 2024 by Tricia
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God did not create a meaningless world.

1-14-2024

“It is of your own making and it does not exist.”

In Course language, the ‘real’ world is the eternal world. Therefore, I understand its use of the word ‘exist’ as meaning … continue reading

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New eyes.

Posted on January 10, 2024 by Tricia
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A poem by Tricia Bates Smith, 1-9-2024

I had an epiphany today! These big words might scare you off. I will try to gift bag them for you, so they draw us together.
I am learning about me, so I’m 
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I do belong.

Posted on January 10, 2024 by Tricia
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A poem by Tricia Bates Smith, 1-9-2024

At times I feel so separate from the world and other people. Feeling stressed as fear and self-criticism arises. What am I doing wrong? Why can’t I connect?
I keep stepping forward on 
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ACIM Lesson 8 notes.

Posted on January 8, 2024 by Tricia
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My mind is preoccupied with past thoughts.

1-8-2024

I just had two days of classes for seminary. My classmates are beginning to share stories of their lives. I came away from this weekend realizing that based on how people look, … continue reading

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I am the one who …

Posted on January 7, 2024 by Tricia
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A pantoum poem by: Tricia Bates Smith, 1-7-2023

I hear you, fear. 
I am the one who keeps you small. 
So that you are safe and at home. 
You asked for ease.
I am the one who keeps you small. 
… continue reading
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ACIM Lesson 1 notes.

Posted on January 1, 2024 by Tricia
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Nothing I see in this room means anything.

1-1-2024

It begins again …

I am feeling more positive about starting the lessons again and working on undoing. In my recent seminary lesson on Buddhism, we learned of the ‘Eight Fold … continue reading

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Sunday 12-17-2023 Remember the Sabbath day.

Posted on December 31, 2023 by Tricia
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Happy Sunday!

My homework for seminary this month has me reflecting deeper on how we think about Sabbath, or a day for rest. Each month we read and reflect on a chapter of the textbook,  The Ten Challenges, … continue reading

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Sunday 11-26-23 – Words from Lakshmi

Posted on November 26, 2023 by Tricia
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Happy Sunday!

As part of our Seminary requirements, we students are to visit a sacred site or attend a ceremony related to the religion we are studying for the month. This month was Hinduism.

For my worship experience, I went … continue reading

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