Question: One of the problems I have with the Course's metaphysics as contrasted with its psychology is the teaching that "the world was created as an attack on God" If that view is correct that would make the Course gnostic as seeing matter as evil or pure error.
Answer: The reason I am projecting this world is because I believe I can create a world separate from God. That is what the ego would make us believe. So words such as "an attack on God" is simply symbolic of my own ignorance. That's all. Ignorance because being one with God I have everything, instead I projected this world of duality where I experience lack and limitation. Even if I had a billion dollars, that is still limitation compared to the Kingdom where I have everything!
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to a practical use of the
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 "Through What Happens When
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"Nick,
I am reading your book What Happens When You Let
God. It is truly very inspiring and never
fails to bring me a strong sense of
peace. Marianne
Williamson and Wayne Dyer are
two of my favorite authors, and I have to say that
your book is in the
same category with their books.
Also, as far as its application to the Course in
Miracles, it really demonstrates all that
which is possible through the simple act of
forgiveness and the process of
surrendering." -Megan
Green, Attorney
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 "NICK, Your Book, "What
Happens When You Let God" is SUPER!
Never have I seen so much Given in such a Loving,
Caring Way. It is so comprehensive in providing
core themes of A Course IN Miracles...it
deserves to be a MUST Reading for anyone
who wants to go beyond the symbols, concepts and
words to the Light and Love of your own Experiences
so Generously shared for all. THANK YOU FRIEND!"
-David Fishman -Host www.ACIMGatherRadio.org
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 "I'd like to buy 5 books for my
students. I read 3 or 4 pages of your book at
the Course In Miracles Group last night. Everyone
enjoyed your book. Love," -Rev. Sandy Levy
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 "I just found myself with a few
spare minutes, and I used it to open your book
randomly and read a couple of paragraphs.
I felt the love pouring
through. I look forward to reading
more." -Love, Regina Dawn Akers, author
of NTI. New Testament Interpretation
www.reginadawnakers.com
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"In
his magnificent book, What Happens When You Let
God, Nick asks What would happen if you let go and
let God and then he becomes a Master guide helping
us navigate our inner terrain with love as the
safety net! He embodies ACIM & offers
guidance and clarity to those of us who
resonate with ACIM and journey with him. He gives
his attention to every detail of the Course,
always consistent with the
message as revealed and never lets
himself or us be sidetracked or distracted from the
teaching by a mind that struggles with letting go
and letting God! I love Nick's book and I
often carry it with me should I forget to remember
who I really am, and that, 'I am as God
created me'!" Love, -Carol Ann McVane
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 "Nick Arandes is a sincere and
dedicated student of A Course in Miracles. I
gleaned some great insights in his book What
Happens When you Let God. Enjoy!" -Sheryl
Valentine, author of Oh My God, It's ME!
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"Hi
Nick, Thanks for your words of wisdom yet again and
also for the perfect prayer/s that you have given
to me personally and on your website. Thanks for
your book, it is amazing. I particularly loved the
introduction on the beach in Puerto Rico, with the
sea, and yourself as a friend., it was quite
lovely, to make people feel that they are not alone
and are cared for on lifes journey. I am looking
forward to reading the rest of the book so that it
may help me to be happy and fulfilled in life."
Love, Ruby O'Neill
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 " Nick, just to let you know that I
have 6 more pages to read of your book.
It has been excellent and a real
down-to-earth approach to ACIM. Talk
about "when the student is ready". First, it was
Nouk and Thomas' book, then Gary Renard's 2 books
and then yours. Many thanks," Pat Hendy
www.pathendy.com
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"When
I started to read your new book tonight there were
many passages just in the first 10-15 pages on the
book that just 'buzzed' me. This is going to be one
really enjoyable book to read!!! And I AM ready to
'let go and let God'." -Derek Neilson,
Australia
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"I
am still trying to recover financially from a
divorce which left me thousands in debt but
introduced me to ACIM (mixed blessings, huh?!). The
past month was particularly rough, and a friend of
mine gave me her (name undisclosed) tapes, thinking
they would help me find a way out. As I listened to
them, my ego started to say, "Yeah, THAT'S the
ticket" but the other voice (it wasn't very small,
and it certainly wasn't being still! LOL!) was
saying, "HELLO! Where does "be vigilant only for
God" fit into this? YOU ARE GOING THE WRONG WAY!".
The conflict which raged in me brought me to my
knees and I found myself thinking if things got any
more painful, I would have to end it. Then, I read
about your book on d. Patrick Miller's website
(Gary Renard referred to the website in his
newsletter) and ordered it. It just arrived, and
reading about your experience, I am reminded once
again to which voice I am supposed to be listening,
and am feeling at peace once more. I also
appreciate the fact that you don't set yourself up
to be the next Course Guru. I look forward to
reading the rest of the book, and working in the
workbook. I hope someday to meet you and thank you
in person. Love," Meg S.
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"I
read "How The Story Began" and tears flowed. I
instantly got it! All these years working with
spiritual healing (I won't even mention all the
paths), I got it straight away: I have wanted right
up till now for God to do it MY WAY! Yeah, this was
the true insight I needed, coming from the depth of
my soul. THANK YOU! I got up and felt like writing
to my friend Nick." Love, Veronika W. }
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"Nick,
I love your book and I am passing it on to my
clients. I loaned my copy to one person
just this afternoon and after 3 minutes, he asked
me to order him a copy. By word of mouth
you'll have a best seller :-)" - Mark
Marvald
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"Hey
Nick, I wanted to e-mail and tell you how much I'm
enjoying your book! I'm on "The Birth of False
Idols". I really like how you explain how
good intentions can still come from the
ego. I am understanding more and more
the difference between being led by spirit and
being led by anything else. I'm glad you were led
to me!" -Patty Oneal, Ph.D
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Nick's Favorite Quotes
- "One person grounded in peace will accomplish more in less time, than what millions driven by passion have not yet being able to accomplish." -Nick Arandes
- "A belief is an idea supported by a body of evidence which we have internalized as truth even when it isn't so." -Nick Arandes
- "In the beginning there was God, there was only love, until religion was born." -Gospel according to Nick Arandes
- "As we establish a more profound trust in the Holy Spirit's Vision, we come to see how He knows we are always safe and can do nothing wrong in Truth. Every experience we fully give to Him will be given the perfect soul-ution and we need not worry that we will be led astray or left to figure anything out on our own." -Pamela Silberman
- "That which is built by God can never fall, but that which is built by man sooner or later will." -Nick Arandes
- "Most seminars are not empowering, they are addictive." -Nick Arandes
- "Our emotions do not dictate the quality of our life but the size of the roller coaster we will be riding. The quality of our life has to do with how peaceful we can be while the roller coaster is moving." -Nick Arandes
- "By giving up our struggle of trying to change or fix ourselves, our minds become quiet and still as we welcome the Holy Spirit into our awareness. Healing is assured when we trust the Holy Spirit more then we trust ourselves. Letting go happens naturally as a result." -Lana
- "Financial freedom has nothing to do with the size of our bank account but in the knowing that whatever we need in order to move in the direction we are guided to will manifest." -Nick Arandes
- "The reason most people do not experience their true wealth, is because they spent their efforts looking for it where it can't be found, outside themselves." -Nick Arandes
- "Within is the power to manifest everything, but in order to have access to that power we need to let go of all of our personal agendas." -Nick Arandes
- "The world is nothing but a mirror that shows where we need to heal." -Nick Arandes
- "If you weren't my only mode of transportation, I would have killed you long time ago." -the ego
Nick Arandes Links
- Nick Arandes Promo Video (Corporate, University, Church, Comedy)
- The Foundation for A Course in Miracles
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- The Radical Kid
- Gary Renard
- Take Me To Truth
- Pamela Silberman
- Liz Cronkhite's Website
- Regina Dawn Akers
- Martha. Lucía Espinosa
- Reverend Michael Beckwith
- D. Patrick Miller - Fearless Books
- Way of The Heart
- Fulfill Your Dreams Online Video Course
- Aaron Kleinerman - Ocean Gratitude Meditation Cruises
Nick's Music Site
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Listen to mp3 Samples of Nick's Music CD "No Rules at All"
Nick's Music Video I Believe In You
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