Jim DeMaio
@acimjim.bsky.social
A Course in Miracles student for more than 30 years
Lesson 45
It’s calming and fulfilling to meditate on today’s lesson.
It’s calming and fulfilling to meditate on today’s lesson.
February 13, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Lesson 45
It’s calming and fulfilling to meditate on today’s lesson.
It’s calming and fulfilling to meditate on today’s lesson.
Lesson 143
Learning to relax while I allow my perception to be corrected. This allows me to become more authentic.
Learning to relax while I allow my perception to be corrected. This allows me to become more authentic.
February 13, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Lesson 143
Learning to relax while I allow my perception to be corrected. This allows me to become more authentic.
Learning to relax while I allow my perception to be corrected. This allows me to become more authentic.
Lesson 50
I was not taught a God of love. Reverence was confused with fear. Justice was founded on judgment.
It was difficult to face the fear of gods judgment.
At the same time, I was in the seminary and it gardens of philosophy and theology.
The seeds of rational thinking took me to questioning
I was not taught a God of love. Reverence was confused with fear. Justice was founded on judgment.
It was difficult to face the fear of gods judgment.
At the same time, I was in the seminary and it gardens of philosophy and theology.
The seeds of rational thinking took me to questioning
February 9, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Lesson 50
I was not taught a God of love. Reverence was confused with fear. Justice was founded on judgment.
It was difficult to face the fear of gods judgment.
At the same time, I was in the seminary and it gardens of philosophy and theology.
The seeds of rational thinking took me to questioning
I was not taught a God of love. Reverence was confused with fear. Justice was founded on judgment.
It was difficult to face the fear of gods judgment.
At the same time, I was in the seminary and it gardens of philosophy and theology.
The seeds of rational thinking took me to questioning
Lesson 39
When I stop doubting myself I will release myself from hell. First I recognize it second I stop the thinking and third enjoy the experience of peace and joy
When I stop doubting myself I will release myself from hell. First I recognize it second I stop the thinking and third enjoy the experience of peace and joy
February 9, 2026 at 3:03 AM
Lesson 39
When I stop doubting myself I will release myself from hell. First I recognize it second I stop the thinking and third enjoy the experience of peace and joy
When I stop doubting myself I will release myself from hell. First I recognize it second I stop the thinking and third enjoy the experience of peace and joy
Lesson 38
I choose to become aware of the united will though out creation. As I see your holiness so does mine become evident. In unity there is nothing that cannot be accomplished.
I choose to become aware of the united will though out creation. As I see your holiness so does mine become evident. In unity there is nothing that cannot be accomplished.
February 7, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Lesson 38
I choose to become aware of the united will though out creation. As I see your holiness so does mine become evident. In unity there is nothing that cannot be accomplished.
I choose to become aware of the united will though out creation. As I see your holiness so does mine become evident. In unity there is nothing that cannot be accomplished.
Lesson 37
My holiness like yours has been given us. I will try today to let it unfold to my experience and be discovered in everyone I meet.
My holiness like yours has been given us. I will try today to let it unfold to my experience and be discovered in everyone I meet.
February 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Lesson 37
My holiness like yours has been given us. I will try today to let it unfold to my experience and be discovered in everyone I meet.
My holiness like yours has been given us. I will try today to let it unfold to my experience and be discovered in everyone I meet.
Lesson 35
This Course offers a challenge to each of us. It is in practice that we begin to understand and accept. Little by little we become comfortable with His statements about reality. There is no requirement only a little bit of willingness.
This Course offers a challenge to each of us. It is in practice that we begin to understand and accept. Little by little we become comfortable with His statements about reality. There is no requirement only a little bit of willingness.
February 3, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Lesson 35
This Course offers a challenge to each of us. It is in practice that we begin to understand and accept. Little by little we become comfortable with His statements about reality. There is no requirement only a little bit of willingness.
This Course offers a challenge to each of us. It is in practice that we begin to understand and accept. Little by little we become comfortable with His statements about reality. There is no requirement only a little bit of willingness.
Lesson 34
Peace is the grounding of reality and relief from the dream. It’s where we return after the distraction plays itself out. It’s what is given and never taken away unless rejected for a time in illusion.
Choose peace it can not be forced on me as that is contrary to its nature.
Peace is the grounding of reality and relief from the dream. It’s where we return after the distraction plays itself out. It’s what is given and never taken away unless rejected for a time in illusion.
Choose peace it can not be forced on me as that is contrary to its nature.
February 2, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Lesson 34
Peace is the grounding of reality and relief from the dream. It’s where we return after the distraction plays itself out. It’s what is given and never taken away unless rejected for a time in illusion.
Choose peace it can not be forced on me as that is contrary to its nature.
Peace is the grounding of reality and relief from the dream. It’s where we return after the distraction plays itself out. It’s what is given and never taken away unless rejected for a time in illusion.
Choose peace it can not be forced on me as that is contrary to its nature.
Lesson 32
Taking responsibility for what I see is intriguing. It’s my thinking that must change if I begin to feel unhappy. A return to the truth and self responsibility keeps the peace. Recognizing that suffering has come from any resistance to the truth. This is the doorway to joy.
Taking responsibility for what I see is intriguing. It’s my thinking that must change if I begin to feel unhappy. A return to the truth and self responsibility keeps the peace. Recognizing that suffering has come from any resistance to the truth. This is the doorway to joy.
February 1, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Lesson 32
Taking responsibility for what I see is intriguing. It’s my thinking that must change if I begin to feel unhappy. A return to the truth and self responsibility keeps the peace. Recognizing that suffering has come from any resistance to the truth. This is the doorway to joy.
Taking responsibility for what I see is intriguing. It’s my thinking that must change if I begin to feel unhappy. A return to the truth and self responsibility keeps the peace. Recognizing that suffering has come from any resistance to the truth. This is the doorway to joy.
Lesson 31
Self pity and victim playing were consistent manors for me in childhood. As maturity began to replace suffering I learned how to grasp happiness and not let it go for any popular mode to join.
Adult life sees me trying to share that happiness. There is no longer a search. God in all.
Self pity and victim playing were consistent manors for me in childhood. As maturity began to replace suffering I learned how to grasp happiness and not let it go for any popular mode to join.
Adult life sees me trying to share that happiness. There is no longer a search. God in all.
January 31, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Lesson 31
Self pity and victim playing were consistent manors for me in childhood. As maturity began to replace suffering I learned how to grasp happiness and not let it go for any popular mode to join.
Adult life sees me trying to share that happiness. There is no longer a search. God in all.
Self pity and victim playing were consistent manors for me in childhood. As maturity began to replace suffering I learned how to grasp happiness and not let it go for any popular mode to join.
Adult life sees me trying to share that happiness. There is no longer a search. God in all.
Lesson 30
A refreshing experience is this lesson. I am impressed with the word Join as we project what we want from the Thought within our mind. I reflected today on how often I am joined by loving people.
A refreshing experience is this lesson. I am impressed with the word Join as we project what we want from the Thought within our mind. I reflected today on how often I am joined by loving people.
January 30, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Lesson 30
A refreshing experience is this lesson. I am impressed with the word Join as we project what we want from the Thought within our mind. I reflected today on how often I am joined by loving people.
A refreshing experience is this lesson. I am impressed with the word Join as we project what we want from the Thought within our mind. I reflected today on how often I am joined by loving people.
Lesson 29
Empty and full
My mind struggles with either. Trust instead of fear
Allows me accept and let go.
It’s all in the Mind
Empty and full
My mind struggles with either. Trust instead of fear
Allows me accept and let go.
It’s all in the Mind
January 29, 2026 at 11:27 PM
Lesson 29
Empty and full
My mind struggles with either. Trust instead of fear
Allows me accept and let go.
It’s all in the Mind
Empty and full
My mind struggles with either. Trust instead of fear
Allows me accept and let go.
It’s all in the Mind
Lesson
I found it helpful to not depend on my eyes but affirm the commitment in my mind.
I found it helpful to not depend on my eyes but affirm the commitment in my mind.
January 28, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Lesson
I found it helpful to not depend on my eyes but affirm the commitment in my mind.
I found it helpful to not depend on my eyes but affirm the commitment in my mind.
Lesson 27
I will fully desire to see when I am not afraid. So much of my fear is unconscious and plays out without any conscious choice. I find myself waking up and choosing to see again. When I don’t know already then I am ready again to see.
I will fully desire to see when I am not afraid. So much of my fear is unconscious and plays out without any conscious choice. I find myself waking up and choosing to see again. When I don’t know already then I am ready again to see.
January 27, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Lesson 27
I will fully desire to see when I am not afraid. So much of my fear is unconscious and plays out without any conscious choice. I find myself waking up and choosing to see again. When I don’t know already then I am ready again to see.
I will fully desire to see when I am not afraid. So much of my fear is unconscious and plays out without any conscious choice. I find myself waking up and choosing to see again. When I don’t know already then I am ready again to see.
Lesson 26
There is no faster way than to observe the false mind we have made in fear than to do the practices assigned with each lesson.
As I renew my letting go of the insanity my relief is reflected in peace.
There is no faster way than to observe the false mind we have made in fear than to do the practices assigned with each lesson.
As I renew my letting go of the insanity my relief is reflected in peace.
January 26, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Lesson 26
There is no faster way than to observe the false mind we have made in fear than to do the practices assigned with each lesson.
As I renew my letting go of the insanity my relief is reflected in peace.
There is no faster way than to observe the false mind we have made in fear than to do the practices assigned with each lesson.
As I renew my letting go of the insanity my relief is reflected in peace.
Lesson 25
I have always been a deep water person. Curiosity is only part of it. The satisfaction of the true meaning as revealed in our journey as well as the answers to questions long held by philosophy give me the stability I yearn for. I have a friend who often prays “going home” and is happy.
I have always been a deep water person. Curiosity is only part of it. The satisfaction of the true meaning as revealed in our journey as well as the answers to questions long held by philosophy give me the stability I yearn for. I have a friend who often prays “going home” and is happy.
January 25, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Lesson 25
I have always been a deep water person. Curiosity is only part of it. The satisfaction of the true meaning as revealed in our journey as well as the answers to questions long held by philosophy give me the stability I yearn for. I have a friend who often prays “going home” and is happy.
I have always been a deep water person. Curiosity is only part of it. The satisfaction of the true meaning as revealed in our journey as well as the answers to questions long held by philosophy give me the stability I yearn for. I have a friend who often prays “going home” and is happy.
Lesson 24
After doing the five practices the statements in this lesson were evident. Gaining helpful guidance has become intriguing.
After doing the five practices the statements in this lesson were evident. Gaining helpful guidance has become intriguing.
January 24, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Lesson 24
After doing the five practices the statements in this lesson were evident. Gaining helpful guidance has become intriguing.
After doing the five practices the statements in this lesson were evident. Gaining helpful guidance has become intriguing.
Lesson 23
Being able to accept the premise concerning attack thoughts producing the world I see is the real challenge. It’s only through practice that I see the value of giving these thoughts up and allow guidance to o replace them.
I wish you well in this journey of letting go and accepting.
Being able to accept the premise concerning attack thoughts producing the world I see is the real challenge. It’s only through practice that I see the value of giving these thoughts up and allow guidance to o replace them.
I wish you well in this journey of letting go and accepting.
January 23, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Lesson 23
Being able to accept the premise concerning attack thoughts producing the world I see is the real challenge. It’s only through practice that I see the value of giving these thoughts up and allow guidance to o replace them.
I wish you well in this journey of letting go and accepting.
Being able to accept the premise concerning attack thoughts producing the world I see is the real challenge. It’s only through practice that I see the value of giving these thoughts up and allow guidance to o replace them.
I wish you well in this journey of letting go and accepting.
Lesson 22
Sometimes you can’t see where you are because of what you think. It’s a big turning point for me and has been so for many months. Seeing myself as separate keeps my fears in place. When I allow the correction I have a new experience and the fears don’t have any influence. Stay the course.
Sometimes you can’t see where you are because of what you think. It’s a big turning point for me and has been so for many months. Seeing myself as separate keeps my fears in place. When I allow the correction I have a new experience and the fears don’t have any influence. Stay the course.
January 22, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Lesson 22
Sometimes you can’t see where you are because of what you think. It’s a big turning point for me and has been so for many months. Seeing myself as separate keeps my fears in place. When I allow the correction I have a new experience and the fears don’t have any influence. Stay the course.
Sometimes you can’t see where you are because of what you think. It’s a big turning point for me and has been so for many months. Seeing myself as separate keeps my fears in place. When I allow the correction I have a new experience and the fears don’t have any influence. Stay the course.
Saw a You tube fantasy about Pope Leo 14 the present, American Pope trying to face the truth instead of hiding it in fear. He is with some servants who warn him to be careful out of their own fear of truth that they have learned through the years. In my reflection afterwards I asked myself
January 21, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Saw a You tube fantasy about Pope Leo 14 the present, American Pope trying to face the truth instead of hiding it in fear. He is with some servants who warn him to be careful out of their own fear of truth that they have learned through the years. In my reflection afterwards I asked myself
Lesson 21
Examination of my feelings and their rationale brings interesting learning about myself to mind. The insight suggests that I not take so seriously what I may be judging and avoiding. Allowing correction instead of judgment moves the mood to a greater sense of security and calm. Slip out.
Examination of my feelings and their rationale brings interesting learning about myself to mind. The insight suggests that I not take so seriously what I may be judging and avoiding. Allowing correction instead of judgment moves the mood to a greater sense of security and calm. Slip out.
January 21, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Lesson 21
Examination of my feelings and their rationale brings interesting learning about myself to mind. The insight suggests that I not take so seriously what I may be judging and avoiding. Allowing correction instead of judgment moves the mood to a greater sense of security and calm. Slip out.
Examination of my feelings and their rationale brings interesting learning about myself to mind. The insight suggests that I not take so seriously what I may be judging and avoiding. Allowing correction instead of judgment moves the mood to a greater sense of security and calm. Slip out.
Lesson 20
In all the confusion of our society I think today’s lesson centers with me. I haven’t been feeling very well and missed posting for a few days. I apologize. It’s with you that I am able to see.
In all the confusion of our society I think today’s lesson centers with me. I haven’t been feeling very well and missed posting for a few days. I apologize. It’s with you that I am able to see.
January 21, 2026 at 2:23 AM
Lesson 20
In all the confusion of our society I think today’s lesson centers with me. I haven’t been feeling very well and missed posting for a few days. I apologize. It’s with you that I am able to see.
In all the confusion of our society I think today’s lesson centers with me. I haven’t been feeling very well and missed posting for a few days. I apologize. It’s with you that I am able to see.
Lesson 17
Many leave this Course because of the challenges it presents us with. This one has taken me a long time to embrace and therefore enjoy. There is no quick fix to changes in thinking.
Many leave this Course because of the challenges it presents us with. This one has taken me a long time to embrace and therefore enjoy. There is no quick fix to changes in thinking.
January 17, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Lesson 17
Many leave this Course because of the challenges it presents us with. This one has taken me a long time to embrace and therefore enjoy. There is no quick fix to changes in thinking.
Many leave this Course because of the challenges it presents us with. This one has taken me a long time to embrace and therefore enjoy. There is no quick fix to changes in thinking.
Lesson 16
The idea that our thoughts are either based on love or fear was a tremendous correction leading to much healthier life style. It is the basis for our most important work: forgiveness.
The idea that our thoughts are either based on love or fear was a tremendous correction leading to much healthier life style. It is the basis for our most important work: forgiveness.
January 16, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Lesson 16
The idea that our thoughts are either based on love or fear was a tremendous correction leading to much healthier life style. It is the basis for our most important work: forgiveness.
The idea that our thoughts are either based on love or fear was a tremendous correction leading to much healthier life style. It is the basis for our most important work: forgiveness.
Lesson 15
One thing I appreciate about this Course is its sense of responsibility. Today’s lesson is the starting point for the basis of that responsibility. This is a strong suit in my personality but I still sometimes struggle with blame, especially when it’s personal and emotional.
One thing I appreciate about this Course is its sense of responsibility. Today’s lesson is the starting point for the basis of that responsibility. This is a strong suit in my personality but I still sometimes struggle with blame, especially when it’s personal and emotional.
January 15, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Lesson 15
One thing I appreciate about this Course is its sense of responsibility. Today’s lesson is the starting point for the basis of that responsibility. This is a strong suit in my personality but I still sometimes struggle with blame, especially when it’s personal and emotional.
One thing I appreciate about this Course is its sense of responsibility. Today’s lesson is the starting point for the basis of that responsibility. This is a strong suit in my personality but I still sometimes struggle with blame, especially when it’s personal and emotional.