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Gathering Audio 2023
Gathering Audio, Sept 14-18, 2023
Part 9 Union Exercise and JJ Comments
Part 26 A Course in Miracles Discussion
Curtis Harwell gives a presentation on the Power of Spirit and the Sacred Word.
Part 42 A Course in Miracles Continued
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The Mysteries of a Course in Miracles
The Principles of Discovery
The Principles of Discovery
Since most of us do not have any supernatural ability to discover truth what then are the tools available for the typical seeker who is seek
ing to discern truth from error? This video series examines the principles of discovery that available to all of us.
Principles of Discovery, Class 1
Examining principles that will aid the seeker in finding and verifying truth.
Principles of Discovery, Class 2
The importance of admitting error and a willingness to change
Principles of Discovery, Class 3
Staying in harmony with reason and common sense.
Principles of Discovery, Class 4
Discussing Principles 5, 6 & 7. Gathering Correct information, the process of elimination and using proven authorities.
Questions and Answers, Part 2
Life after Death and More.
Questions and Answers, Part 3
Initiates from Lemuria and more
Principles of Discovery, Class 5
How emotions distort truth and how this problem can be corrected.
Principles of Discovery, Class 6
Are you open minded?
Principles of Discovery, Class 7
Applying teachings and asking questions to discover truth
Principles of Discovery, Class 8
Using the Law of Correspondences and understanding key numbers.
Principles of Discovery, Class 9
How Principles Can Lead to Truth
Principles of Discovery, Class 10
Finding truth where others refuse to look
Principles of Discovery, Class 11
Finding Truth by Focusing on Truth
Principles of Discovery, Class 12
Final Steps in Discovering Truth
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Gathering Audio, 2021
JJ Presents the 12 Keys of Knowledge
Part 8 Video on Parable of Decision
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Gathering of Lights 2021
Gathering of Lights 2021
Special Revealing of the 12 Keys of knowledge to those who make the effort to come this year
This year’s Gathering will be in LaVerkin Utah, which is close to the beautiful Zion’s National Park. The Gathering will start Thursday, Sept 9 at 6 pm (after checking in a few hours earlier) and we will check out Monday morning on Sept 13.
This year we have an extra treat for those readers of The Immortal who make the effort to come despite the virus.
JJ will reveal the remainder of all the 12 Keys of Knowledge. Seven so far have been revealed in the books and at gatherings with five more to go.
JJ will also present highlights from his new book “The Mysteries of A Course in Miracles.” This Course presents a different perspective than that held by many esoteric teachers but it covers some overlooked principles and mysteries.
In addition we will have group meditations designed to reach a spiritual high as well as healing ceremonies.
There are two groups of lodgings available. The first group consists of four cottages we have reserved that are 1000 square feet each. Each one has two private bedrooms, each with a private bath. Each bedroom has a kingsize bed as well as a single daybed, so each cottage can sleep 6, or three in each bedroom. Couples wanting their privacy may want just the two of them in a bedroom.
The cottages have a fully-stocked kitchen with refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher; a clothes washer/dryer; a dining area; a living room with TV and internet connection; and outdoor patio with a large grill.
The cost for use of 1 bedroom/bath and shared use of the rest of the cottage will be a total cost of $595.00 for 4 nights, whether one, two or three people use the bedroom. When reserving, you’ll need to tell us who is in your group and full pre-payment is required to reserve it on a first-come, first-served basis.
Here is a graphic showing the cottages
The second group of lodgings we have reserved are 3 bunkhouses that have 2 units each, separated by a connecting door. Four units have 1 king bed and one 2-person bunkbed, 1 unit has two 2-person bunkbeds (sleeps 4), and 1 unit has 2 king beds. While they lack a kitchen and living room, these units have a full bathroom, TV, a propane and charcoal grill, toaster, crock pot, and other amenities such as a hairdryer, coffee maker, blender, cooler, rice cooker, microwave, full refrigerator, A/C, heat and WiFi.
Each bunkhouse unit can sleep 4, but we will require only three people per unit so no one has to share a bed. The price for staying in a bunkhouse unit will be $240.00 per person for 4 nights. Plan on staying with two others in the unit.
Here is a graphic showing the bunk houses
All prices include cleaning fees for the lodgings and the cost of the 4-day Gathering seminar. The cost of food is not covered. Damage deposits are not charged because they are refundable, and we know everyone will leave their lodging as they found it, right?? All rooms will be disinfected for bacteria and viruses prior to your stay.
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If you need to pay with a credit card let us know and we’ll send you an invoice that you can pay with any standard card.
If you provide your own lodgings, the cost will be $100 per person or $180 for a couple.
Artie and JJ will be staying in an apartment about a mile away where we will hold our indoor meetings. If the weather is not too hot, we may also hold part of the meetings in the spacious lawn area by the lodgings.
Please note that car rentals from the airports may be limited due to agencies selling their cars due to limited travel during the pandemic, but hopefully by September this will not be the case. We also hear there has been some scams by fake rental agencies, so be careful in making your reservation.
We look forward to seeing all of you in the flesh again. There are always good times to be had among like-minded people.
To reserve a place or to ask questions email jjdewey@gmail.com or call 208-371-7719 and ask for Artie or JJ.
The time is getting short so please register in as soon as possible as we have to know how many lodgings to hold in reservation. If you register after Aug 25 we may or may not be able to provide lodgings. Those who register late may have to stay in a nearby motel if additional lodgings are no longer available.
Dimensions of Freedom
Dimensions of Freedom
I posted this meme a couple days ago which generated quite a bit of comment and questions.
“They who cannot feed, clothe and house themselves and loved ones are not free.”
This received a variety of response largely because people have different views of what freedom is. The odd thing about freedom is that everyone thinks they are for it. Hitler claimed he was fighting for freedom as did the American South who fought for freedom to own slaves. They saw slavery as a win-win. They thought the blacks were better off being slaves and the masters had more freedom because of their benefits from the slave labor. If you look far and wide you probably cannot find one person who will admit to being against freedom.
Therefore, when one speaks of freedom he should define the terms involved. As with all ideas both extremes do not work. Most realize that tyrannies where the populace is strictly controlled is not desirable.
But the other extreme is also not desirable, for a situation of anarchy evolves into tyranny. For instance, if the burglar has freedom to come into your home and take what he wants with impunity then his unchecked freedom diminishes the freedom for the whole.
The desirable point is what I call maximum freedom. This acknowledges that the more freedom we have as a society the better off we are and the goal is to create situations where laws, government, business and social activities are efficient so the maximum amount of freedom is had by all.
Now some think that maximum freedom would materialize if our government would just follow the Constitution and honor the Bill of Rights. That would certainly help as a number of rights are under assault, including the most important of all – free speech.
So yes, for maximum freedom the most just constitutional and civil laws are a prime ingredient.
So, does this mean that all who live under an idealistic legal system are enjoying maximum freedom?
Not quite.
Two other main items influence our freedom. The first is our own minds. Even more than government our own minds create prison walls for us. Hitler realized this when he said this:
“By the skillful and sustained use of propaganda, one can make a people see even heaven as hell or an extremely wretched life as paradise.”
Even so, one can live in a country with just laws and abundance, but if his mind is held captive to some outside authority that says life is bad for him he will not be able to enjoy the fruits of his society but will be held prisoner by his own adoptive belief system.
The mind above all things determine how much freedom we enjoy for all decisions we made in the past determine our circumstances today and decisions today affect the freedoms we will enjoy tomorrow.
The other thing that determines our freedom is our circumstances. That said we acknowledge that current circumstances are based on past decisions . This includes our unequal beginnings at birth for even this was determined by decisions and actions made in past lives.
Even so, it is a definite fact that some find themselves born into situations where more or less freedom is available.
For instance, one who is born blind is much more restricted in his freedom than one with good sight. One who is born with very strict parents has less freedom than liberal ones. One who is born in North Korea has much less freedom than someone in Switzerland.
In addition, our own mistakes or even what appears to be bad luck affects our freedom. Say a person runs a stop sign, has an accident and is a paraplegic for life. His dumb unintentional mistake stripped him of his most basic freedoms for life, even if he lives in the freest society on the planet.
Others make bad financial investments, get laid off their jobs or have problems that strip them of all their money and resources. They are often in the situation mentioned in my meme
“They who cannot feed, clothe and house themselves and loved ones are not free.”
It doesn’t matter if you are in the freest country on earth, or if the situation was your own fault or something else, this is a situation where maximum freedom is not possible – at least until the situation changes.
If you are extremely limited in funds you have limited freedom to buy food, clothing housing etc. Having enough material goods to sustain needs is a basic ingredient for maximum freedom.
Therefore, the lover of freedom will not only fight for good civil government but also to improve situations to benefit the less fortunate.
Now many feel that it is fine to take away freedom by force from those who have abundance to help those in need often even quoting Jesus on this idea.
But Jesus only advocated helping others through free will. He never advocated forcefully taking money from the rich to give to the poor but encouraged those with abundance to give though their own free will.
Even so, will true freedom lovers in this day do what they can through free will to help those who need assistance enjoy maximum freedom.
June 3, 2021
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