By Jessica Flint
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"A closed mind that thinks it already understands is not open to learning."
A Course In Miracles is about love. It’s about relinquishing a thought system based on fear and accepting instead a thought system based on love. You do not need to be religious, nor even identify with the word “God.” The only prerequisite is that you seek to become more or yourself, to develop a deeper sense of peace, joy, and love in your life.
I encourage you to remain open to this change. When you are receptive, you will receive the most benefit from it.
According to the introduction for the workbook for students of A Course In Miracles:
“The exercises are very simple. They do not require a great deal of time, and it does not matter where you do them. They need no preparation. The workbook is designed for daily use for a training period of one year and it’s recommended to not undertake more than one set of exercises a day."
Here on Love & Learn, we will be taking a much slower pace and covering a daily lesson each week.”
A general rule the comes from the introduction to the workbook for students says the following:
“Remember only this; you need not believe the ideas, you need not accept them, and you need not even welcome them. Some of them you may actively resist. None of this will matter or decrease their efficacy. But do not allow yourself to make exceptions in applying the ideas the workbook contains, do not decide for yourself that there are some people, situations or things to which the ideas are inapplicable, whatever your reactions to the ideas may be, use them. Nothing more than that is required.”
This first lesson of the Workbook begins the process of opening our minds to the possibility that we may not know what we think we know, we may not really understand what we think we understand. A closed mind that thinks it already understands is not open to learning. Because we believe our safety is in what we believe to be true, we are not likely to welcome something that is telling us the opposite. So with today’s lesson, the Workbook gently begins the process of loosening our grip on what we have believed to be true and bringing it to question.
As we make our way to Lesson 1, I want to encourage you stay curious, keep an open mind and an open heart
LESSON #1 (From A Course in Miracles Workbook)
Nothing I see in this room [on this street, from this window, in this place] means anything.
Now look slowly around you, and practice applying this idea very specifically to whatever you see:
Then look farther away from your immediate area, and apply the idea to a wider range:
Notice that these statements are not arranged in any order, and make no allowance for differences in the kinds of things to which they are applied. That is the purpose of the exercise. The statement should merely be applied to anything you see. As you practice the idea for the day, use it totally indiscriminately, meaning without preference for one thing over another.
Do not attempt to apply it to everything you see, for these exercises should not become ritualistic. Only be sure that nothing you see is specifically excluded. One thing is like another as far as the application of the idea is concerned.
Each of the first three lessons should not be done more than twice a day, preferably morning and evening. Nor should they be attempted for more than a minute or so, unless that entails a sense of hurry. A comfortable sense of leisure is essential.
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“A miracle is a shift in perception from fear to love.” – Marianne Williamson, A Return to Love
Have you ever wondered how to invite miracles into your life? What if the key to unlocking miracles isn’t about changing your circumstances but changing how you perceive them?
In this episode of Love & Learn, we dive deeper into A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of a Course in Miracles by Marianne Williamson to explore how shifting your perception from fear to love can invite healing and miracles into your life.
In this episode, we’ll uncover:
Whether you’re facing a difficult situation at work, in a relationship, or within yourself, this episode will guide you in seeing things differently and opening the door to miracles. Press play to learn how a simple shift in perception can change everything.
Actionable steps to apply the concept of love over fear in your own life:
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"This book is written as a guide to the miraculous application of love as a balm on every wound. Whether our psychic pain is in the area of relationships, health, career, or elsewhere, love is a potent force, the cure, the Answer.” – Marianne Williamson, A Return to Love
Have you ever wondered how fear might be holding you back, keeping you stuck in patterns that no longer serve you? What if love is the answer to unlocking the peace and fulfillment you’ve been searching for?
In this first episode of Love & Learn, we dive into Marianne Williamson’s transformative book, A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of a Course in Miracles, to explore how shifting from fear to love can radically change your life.
In this episode, we’ll uncover:
Whether you’re stuck in a cycle of self-doubt, anxiety, or worry, or simply seeking more joy, connection, and authenticity, this episode will guide you to start making that powerful shift from fear to love. Press play to begin your healing journey!
Actionable steps to apply the concept of love over fear in your own life:
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"Love is really a state of safety... and when we're not in a state of fear, we can finally connect, with ourselves and others." – Kari Anderson
Have you ever felt like fear was running the show—whether in your relationship with food, your body, or your emotions? What if the key to breaking free was understanding how your nervous system works, and more importantly, learning how to shift it from protection mode into a state of safety and connection?
In one of the LAST episodes of The Recovery Warrior Shows before it transforms into Love & Learn, we sit down with trauma and eating disorder expert Kari Anderson, who sheds light on the science of your nervous system, also known as Polyvagal Theory. Kari reveals how the body holds onto fear and how love, safety, and connection are the antidotes. Ready to learn how this can transform your recovery?
Here’s a sneak peek into what we’ll cover:
Kari’s insights are truly game-changing, and this episode will leave you with the tools to start feeling safe, connected, and on your way to becoming your best self.
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"I just want to be accepted as a human—a whole human."
Have you ever felt reduced to just your appearance or body size, as though your worth is tied to how others see you (or not see you)? In this raw and honest episode, Courtney, a pre-licensed therapist and longtime Courage Club member, shares her personal story of navigating trauma, body image struggles, and finding emotional safety.
We discuss unraveling the trauma beneath her eating disorder and what it truly means to feel safe within her own body.
Join us as we do a deep dive into emotional safety, body liberation, and the path to authentic healing. This episode is here to remind you that you’re not alone on this journey, and healing is a process.
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"I can learn how to accept my body, but if other people are going to judge me, how will I deal with that?"
Let's be real—how often do we worry about what other people think about our bodies? 🙄 In this episode, my girl Rachael St. Germain joins me to talk about how she stopped letting other people’s opinions control her confidence and started showing up fully as her authentic self.
She's now at a place she's always longed to be...her brain is no longer constantly thinking about eating disorder thoughts and she's no longer letting the fatphobic opinions of others hold her back. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to look a certain way, this convo is going to hit home.
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Food was her enemy, something she was in battle with constantly. She was in a constant state of anxiety and hyper-vigilance.
Keshia's courageous journey from questioning the need for treatment to finding validation and empowerment serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration. After going all in on her recovery this year, she is connecting to herself and others like never before. She's setting healthy boundaries and doing things she would have said "no" to in the past like joining the Radiant Warrior Retreat.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
🌱 Self-Acceptance: Hear about the importance of breaking free from societal norms and embracing yourself exactly as you are. Keshia shares her experiences dealing with the fear of being taken seriously and the struggle to pursue dreams amid negative body image.
👚 Fashion Frustrations: From the challenges of finding suitable clothing sizes to the need for more representation, Keshia voices her frustrations and thoughts on advocating for change in the fashion industry.
🌟 Community Support: Discover why having a supportive network is crucial, especially when dealing with body image issues. Recovery is not a straight path—as Keshia says, its more like a pinball game—but every small victory is worth celebrating with others.
✨ Radiant Warrior Retreat: Don’t miss out on Jessica's exciting announcement about the Radiant Warrior Retreat over Halloween at a luxury glamping spot near Austin, Texas. Join in to make meaningful connections and lasting memories with fellow warriors!
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🚨BIG UPDATE ON THIS PODCAST🚨
Louise has been on a long journey to recovery. Now in her 40's, she is not going back, she is going forward.
In fact, after she got done recording this episode, she boldly followed through on a challenge and dropped a pair of smaller jeans she was struggling to let go of in the trash bin.
Louise wrote, "Tuesday was my Birthday and I decided to throw away one of my clothing items that I was holding on to. These were my favorite jeans for many many years. But they no longer fit so instead of keeping me trapped I’m letting them go to make room for a new favorite pair of jeans. Let the shopping begin!"
In This Episode:
Body Grief and Size Changes: Louise opens up about how acknowledging body grief helped her with the fear and anxiety that came up when she noticed the sizes of her clothing getting smaller.
Finding Joy in Spontaneity: Louise shares her experiences of letting go of restrictive habits, allowing herself to fully embrace social activities like dancing, dating, and even simply enjoying holidays without overthinking about food. This shift has not only brought her joy but also a renewed sense of self.
Community and Personal Growth: The community support and challenges inside of the Courage Club has been a cornerstone of food and body image breakthroughs for Louise. It has been her safe container to confront discomfort, develop self-compassionm and make real change
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"There's a lot of pressure in my industry and tech to look a certain way, to dress a certain way, to talk a certain way, to behave a certain way."
Lia Parisyan felt immense pressure to conform to the perceived ideals of her highly competitive tech industry and diverse cultural background. Observing successful figures around her, she believed that mirroring their appearance, behavior, and lifestyle was essential to her own achievements.
Join us for this enlivening and enlightening episode of "Body Talk" with Lia Parisyan where we cover"
🇦🇲 Cultural Complexity & Beauty Ideals: Lia opens up about her cultural background - blending French, Armenian, and Arabic influences - and how it created a web of conflicting beauty standards. She shares her struggles with body image amidst these diverse ideals.
👙 Journey to Confidence: Lia talks candidly about her efforts to push past swimsuit anxiety and aims to wear a 2-piece bathing suit by summer’s end. Her story is a courageous testament to confronting fears and embracing vulnerability.
🔗 Food & Body Image Link: The conversation touches on the role food played in Lia's body image struggles, starting with childhood experiences of restrictive eating, and how these behaviors were tied to feelings of insecurity and rejection.
👯♀️ Community Support: We explore the healing power of supportive communities like the Courage Club. Lia emphasizes how transformative it is find a community that uplifts and understands you when you're on a journey towards self-acceptance and recovery.
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"The only reason that I started manipulating food was to manipulate my body."
Join us for a candid talk with Joni O'Donnell, a certified intuitive eating counselor, body image coach, and facilitator of the Body Freedom program inside the Courage Club. Joni opens up about her personal journey with being recently diagnosed with Lipedema and the emotional challenges of living in a larger body. Tune in for a goldmine of insights and actionable tips for anyone navigating similar struggles.
✨ Body Acceptance: Joni emphasizes the importance of seeing her body as a teammate, not an enemy.
👗 Clothing & Body Image: Joni shares how she has shifted her focus towards comfort and personal style rather than hiding perceived flaws and signs of aging.
💬 Breaking the Cycle: Joni is breaking the intergenerational cycle of body shame by having open communication with her three daughters about her recovery journey.
Don't miss this body talk aimed at fostering acceptance and body image resilience.
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