A Course in Miracles has been a part of my life for the past 15 years.   I was drawn to “Miracles” while experiencing the loss of a loved one. The Course helped me to make sense of this untimely death.   The teachings and principles of ACIM also brought a richness and calmness to my life.  I took a sabbatical from my teaching career for a year to study intensively with the Clearmind Institute to deepen my experience and knowledge of the Course.  Later I completed a second year of study with the Institute and became qualified to facilitate my own Course groups. 

My 12 years as a group facilitator helped to increase my knowledge and understanding of the principles of the Course.  I was trained to help group members by studying the concepts and also by examining issues in their lives to discover “core beliefs.”   Often we are not even aware of the beliefs that drive our lives in a negative fashion.  It is only when these unconscious beliefs are brought to awareness that we can change our thinking and ultimately the belief itself.  By uncovering, and healing our old beliefs we are lead to a better way, a better life.

I had to suspend my group in Aurora, Ontario with great sadness when we sold our home and headed on a new life adventure which brought us to Ajijic.  I now have the opportunity to take over the facilitation of the Ajijic Miracles group while our former leaders Alicia and Chuck MacNamara deal with some health issues.  I will do so until April 15th when we return to Canada.  I look forward to this opportunity to further my own spiritual growth and to provide the opportunity for others to do so as well.