Ending Our Resistance to Love

by Kenneth Wapnick

Although the term resistance appears infrequently in A Course in Miracles , it is nonetheless a key concept in students' learning the mind-changing lessons of forgiveness that are the Course's central teaching. Indeed, it is the only concept that can satisfactorily explain a phenomenon experienced by most students at some point in their work with the Course. This is the paradox of sincerely attempting to learn and live its principles under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, while experiencing the ongoing frustration of not doing just that. This paradox is the topic explored in this book, which consists of an edited transcription of a talk given to a group of students by Kenneth Wapnick, supplemented with two articles, co-authored with his wife Gloria, that appeared in the Foundation's newsletter, "The Lighthouse." The focus is on the many forms of resistance, and their basis in the fear of love. Freud's valuable insights are discussed, along with Jesus' role in helping us look without judgment at our investment in maintaining the ego's thought system—the miracle that resolves the paradox.

Genres: Spirituality

108 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2004

Reviews

[Christine · Rating 3 out of 5]

This little book just further explains why people can study A Course in Miracles (ACIM) and still not be able to practice it. The explanation is found in ACIM itself as well: resistance to giving up the ego, the perceived individual identity. Well, the is nothing, and if you tasted what you would get in return, ACIM, Wapnick, and also Gary Renard and others, all say you would be happy to trade it in. In return you become all that is. I can't wait.

[Dave Dela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kenneth Wapnick ... Excepcional. Nada más que decir