In this episode of the ForgiveNest Podcast, Alison Anton explores a common question of students of A Course in Miracles: 'Why forgive others when I feel guilty?' Alison explains the intricacies of projection and the concept of 'right perception' to illustrate why forgiveness in the Course is always directed towards others first. Alison discusses the idea that seeing others as ultimately innocent allows us to recognize our own God-given innocence. This episode delves into practical ways to implement forgiveness throughout the day, providing specific ACIM lessons and practices as actionable tools for listeners.

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Podcast Category: Faith and Spirituality

Episode Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to ForgiveNest Podcast

00:37 Understanding Guilt and Forgiveness

02:35 The Role of Projection in Forgiveness

04:10 Right Perception and Positive Projection

06:57 Salvation's Simple Formula

11:54 Practical Forgiveness Exercises

13:17 Quick Forgiveness Techniques

15:59 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

ACIM Quotes and Prayers:

Note: Alison Anton uses the Complete and Annotated Edition (CE) of A Course in Miracles. This edition is based on the original handwritten notes of Helen Schucman, scribe of A Course in Miracles. Publisher: Circle of Atonement. 

You cannot give yourself your innocence, for you are too confused about yourself. But should one brother dawn upon your sight as wholly worthy of forgiveness, then your concept of yourself is wholly changed. [ACIM CE T-31.VII.2:6]

As you see him, you will see yourself. [ACIM CE T-8.II.6:2]

Forgiveness is the only gift I give, because it is the only gift I want, and everything I give I give myself. This is salvation’s simple formula. [ACIM CE W-297.1:1]

Here is the answer! Would you stand outside while all of Heaven waits for you within? Forgive and be forgiven. As you give you will receive. There is no plan but this for the salvation of the Son of God. Let us today rejoice that this is so, for here we have an answer, clear and plain, beyond deceit in its simplicity. All the complexities the world has spun of fragile cobwebs disappear before the power and the majesty of this extremely simple statement of the truth. [ACIM CE W-122.6]

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