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ACIM Bridge Passages

“I will go with you to the Holy One, and through my perception He can bridge the little gap.” (T-4.VI.7:1)

“The ego’s perception has no counterpart in God, but the Holy Spirit remains the Bridge between perception and [God’s] knowledge.” (T-6.II.7.:2)

“Peace is the bridge that everyone will cross, to leave this world behind.” ~from Lesson 200: There is no peace except the peace of God.

“Dreams of any kind are strange and alien to truth. And what but truth could have a Thought which builds a bridge to it that brings illusions to the other side?” ~Lesson 198

Jesus as a Bridge to God: “No man cometh unto the Father but by me” does not mean that I am in any way separate or different from you except in time, and time does not really exist. The statement is more meaningful in terms of a vertical rather than a horizontal axis. You stand below me and I stand below God. In the process of “rising up,” I am higher because without me the distance between God and man would be too great for you to encompass. I bridge the distance as an elder brother to you on the one hand, and as a Son of God on the other. My devotion to my brothers has placed me in charge of the Sonship, which I render complete because I share it. This may appear to contradict the statement “I and my Father are one,” but there are two parts to the statement in recognition that the Father is greater.

Revelations are indirectly inspired by me because I am close to the Holy Spirit, and alert to the revelation-readiness of my brothers. I can thus bring down to them more than they can draw down to themselves. The Holy Spirit mediates higher to lower communication, keeping the direct channel from God to you open for revelation. Revelation is not reciprocal. It proceeds from God to you, but not from you to God.

The miracle minimizes the need for time. In the longitudinal or horizontal plane the recognition of the equality of the members of the Sonship appears to involve almost endless time. However, the miracle entails a sudden shift from horizontal to vertical perception. This introduces an interval from which the giver and receiver both emerge farther along in time than they would otherwise have been. The miracle thus has the unique property of abolishing time to the extent that it renders the interval of time it spans unnecessary. There is no relationship between the time a miracle takes and the time it covers. The miracle substitutes for learning that might have taken thousands of years. It does so by the underlying recognition of perfect equality of giver and receiver on which the miracle rests. The miracle shortens time by collapsing it, thus eliminating certain intervals within it. It does this, however, within the larger temporal sequence.

~ACIM, Chapter 1, II. Revelation, Time and Miracles

“Dreams of any kind are strange and alien to truth. And what but truth could have a Thought which builds a bridge to it that brings illusions to the other side?” ~Lesson 198

Forgiveness Is the Bridge to Heaven: Forgiveness is for God and toward God but not of Him. It is impossible to think of anything He created that could need forgiveness. Forgiveness, then, is an illusion, but because of its purpose, which is the Holy Spirit’s, it has one difference. Unlike all other illusions it leads away from error and not towards it.

Forgiveness might be called a kind of happy fiction; a way in which the unknowing can bridge the gap between their perception and the truth. They cannot go directly from perception to knowledge because they do not think it is their will to do so. This makes God appear to be an enemy instead of what He really is. And it is just this insane perception that makes them unwilling merely to rise up and to return to Him in peace.

And so they need an illusion of help because they are helpless; a Thought of peace because they are in conflict. God knows what His Son needs before he asks. He is not at all concerned with form, but having given the content it is His Will that it be understood. And that suffices. The form adapts itself to need; the content is unchanging, as eternal as its Creator.

The face of Christ has to be seen before the memory of God can return. The reason is obvious. Seeing the face of Christ involves perception. No one can look on knowledge. But the face of Christ is the great symbol of forgiveness. It is salvation. It is the symbol of the real world. Whoever looks on this no longer sees the world. He is as near to Heaven as is possible outside the gate. Yet from this gate it is no more than just a step inside. It is the final step. And this we leave to God.

Forgiveness is a symbol, too, but as the symbol of His Will alone it cannot be divided. And so the unity that it reflects becomes His Will. It is the only thing still in the world in part, and yet the bridge to Heaven.

God’s Will is all there is. We can but go from nothingness to everything; from hell to Heaven. Is this a journey? No, not in truth, for truth goes nowhere. But illusions shift from place to place; from time to time. The final step is also but a shift. As a perception it is part unreal. And yet this part will vanish. What remains is peace eternal and the Will of God.

There are no wishes now for wishes change. Even the wished-for can become unwelcome. That must be so because the ego cannot be at peace. But Will is constant, as the gift of God. And what He gives is always like Himself. This is the purpose of the face of Christ. It is the gift of God to save His Son. But look on this and you have been forgiven.

How lovely does the world become in just that single instant when you see the truth about yourself reflected there. Now you are sinless and behold your sinlessness. Now you are holy and perceive it so. And now the mind returns to its Creator; the joining of the Father and the Son, the Unity of unities that stands behind all joining but beyond them all. God is not seen but only understood. His Son is not attacked but recognized.

~from the Clarification of Terms, 3. Forgiveness – The Face of Christ

Across the Bridge All Dreams are Carried to the Truth

The Holy Spirit mediates between illusions and the truth.  Since He must bridge the gap between reality and dreams, perception leads to knowledge through the grace that God has given Him, to be His gift to everyone who turns to Him for truth.  Across the bridge that He provides are dreams all carried to the truth, to be dispelled before the light of knowledge.  There are sights and sounds forever laid aside.  And where they were perceived before, forgiveness has made possible perception’s tranquil end.

~excerpted from the Workbook, Part II., 7. What Is the Holy Spirit?

Peace Is the Bridge that Everyone Will Cross

Peace is the bridge that everyone will cross, to leave this world behind. But peace begins within the world perceived as different, and leading from this fresh perception to the gate of Heaven and the way beyond. Peace is the answer to conflicting goals, to senseless journeys, frantic, vain pursuits, and meaningless endeavors. Now the way is easy, sloping gently toward the bridge where freedom lies within the peace of God.

Let us not lose our way again today. We go to Heaven, and the path is straight. Only if we attempt to wander can there be delay, and needless wasted time on thorny byways. God alone is sure, and He will guide our footsteps. He will not desert His Son in need, nor let him stray forever from his home. The Father calls; the Son will hear. And that is all there is to what appears to be a world apart from God, where bodies have reality.

Now is there silence. Seek no further. You have come to where the road is carpeted with leaves of false desires, fallen from the trees of hopelessness you sought before. Now are they underfoot. And you look up and on toward Heaven, with the body’s eyes but serving for an instant longer now. Peace is already recognized at last, and you can feel its soft embrace surround your heart and mind with comfort and with love.

Today we seek no idols. Peace can not be found in them. The peace of God is ours, and only this will we accept and want. Peace be to us today. For we have found a simple, happy way to leave the world of ambiguity, and to replace our shifting goals and solitary dreams with single purpose and companionship. For peace is union, if it be of God. We seek no further. We are close to home, and draw still nearer every time we say:

                  There is no peace except the peace of God,

                  And I am glad and thankful it is so.

~excerpted from Workbook Lesson 200: There is no peace except the peace of God.

Truth is the Thought which Builds a Bridge

This world has many seeming separate haunts where mercy has no meaning, and attack appears as justified. Yet all are one; a place where death is offered to God’s Son and to his Father. You may think They have accepted. But if you will look again upon the place where you beheld Their blood, you will perceive a miracle instead. How foolish to believe that They could die! How foolish to believe you can attack! How mad to think that you could be condemned, and that the holy Son of God can die!

The stillness of your Self remains unmoved, untouched by thoughts like these, and unaware of any condemnation which could need forgiveness. Dreams of any kind are strange and alien to the truth. And what but truth could have a Thought which builds a bridge to it that brings illusions to the other side?

~excerpted from Workbook Lesson 198: Only my condemnation injures me.

Bridge between the Worlds

Christ’s vision is the bridge between the worlds. And in its power can you safely trust to carry you from this world into one made holy by forgiveness. Things which seem quite solid here are merely shadows there; transparent, faintly seen, at times forgot, and never able to obscure the light that shines beyond them. Holiness has been restored to vision, and the blind can see.

~excerpted from Workbook Lesson 159: I give the miracles I have received.

A Star Is Left Behind

Forgiveness stands between illusions and the truth; between the world you see and that which lies beyond; between the hell of guilt and Heaven’s gate.

Across this bridge, as powerful as love which laid its blessing on it, are all dreams of evil and of hatred and attack brought silently to truth.  They are not kept to swell and bluster, and to terrify the foolish dreamer who believes in them.  He has been gently wakened from his dream by understanding what he thought he saw was never there.  And now he cannot feel that all escape has been denied to him.

He does not fight to save himself.  He does not have to kill the dragons which he thought pursued him.  Nor need he erect the heavy walls of stone and iron doors he thought would make him safe.  He can remove the ponderous and useless armor made to chain his mind to fear and misery.  His step is light, and as he lifts his foot to stride ahead a star is left behind, to point the way to those who follow him.

~excerpted from Workbook Lesson 134: Let me perceive forgiveness as it is.

Bridge the Little Gap

The miracle does nothing just because the minds are joined, and cannot separate. Yet in the dreaming has this been reversed, and separate minds are seen as bodies, which are separated and which cannot join. Do not allow your brother to be sick, for if he is, have you abandoned him to his own dream by sharing it with him. He has not seen the cause of sickness where it is, and you have overlooked the gap between you, where the sickness has been bred. Thus are you joined in sickness, to preserve the little gap unhealed, where sickness is kept carefully protected, cherished, and upheld by firm belief, lest God should come to bridge the little gap that leads to Him. Fight not His coming with illusions, for it is His coming that you want above all things that seem to glisten in the dream.

The end of dreaming is the end of fear, and love was never in the world of dreams. The gap is little. Yet it holds the seeds of pestilence and every form of ill, because it is a wish to keep apart and not to join. And thus it seems to give a cause to sickness which is not its cause. The purpose of the gap is all the cause that sickness has. For it was made to keep you separated, in a body which you see as if it were the cause of pain.

The cause of pain is separation, not the body, which is only its effect. Yet separation is but empty space, enclosing nothing, doing nothing, and as unsubstantial as the empty place between the ripples that a ship has made in passing by. And covered just as fast, as water rushes in to close the gap, and as the waves in joining cover it. Where is the gap between the waves when they have joined, and covered up the space which seemed to keep them separate for a little while? Where are the grounds for sickness when the minds have joined to close the little gap between them, where the seeds of sickness seemed to grow?

God builds the bridge, but only in the space left clean and vacant by the miracle. The seeds of sickness and the shame of guilt He cannot bridge, for He can not destroy the alien will that He created not. Let its effects be gone and clutch them not with eager hands, to keep them for yourself. The miracle will brush them all aside, and thus make room for Him Who wills to come and bridge His Son’s returning to Himself.

Count, then, the silver miracles and golden dreams of happiness as all the treasures you would keep within the storehouse of the world. The door is open, not to thieves, but to your starving brothers, who mistook for gold the shining of a pebble, and who stored a heap of snow that shone like silver. They have nothing left behind the open door. What is the world except a little gap perceived to tear eternity apart, and break it into days and months and years? And what are you who live within the world except a picture of the Son of God in broken pieces, each concealed within a separate and uncertain bit of clay?

Be not afraid, my child, but let your world be gently lit by miracles. And where the little gap was seen to stand between you and your brother, join him there. And so sickness will now be seen without a cause. The dream of healing in forgiveness lies, and gently shows you that you never sinned. The miracle would leave no proof of guilt to bring you witness to what never was. And in your storehouse it will make a place of welcome for your Father and your Self. The door is open, that all those may come who would no longer starve, and would enjoy the feast of plenty set before them there. And they will meet with your invited Guests the miracle has asked to come to you.

This is a feast unlike indeed to those the dreaming of the world has shown. For here, the more that anyone receives, the more is left for all the rest to share. The Guests have brought unlimited supply with Them. And no one is deprived or can deprive. Here is a feast the Father lays before His Son, and shares it equally with him. And in Their sharing there can be no gap in which abundance falters and grows thin. Here can the lean years enter not, for time waits not upon this feast, which has no end. For love has set its table in the space that seemed to keep your Guests apart from you.

~excerpted from Chapter 28, III. The Agreement to Join

And thus He* judges you.  Accept His Word for what you are, for He bears witness to your beautiful creation, and the Mind Whose Thought created your reality.  What can the body mean to Him Who knows the glory of the Father and the Son?  What whispers of the ego can He hear?  What could convince Him that your sins are real?  Let Him be Judge as well of everything that seems to happen to you in this world.  His lessons will enable you to bridge the gap between illusions and the truth.

*  “He” refers to the Voice for God, that is, the Holy Spirit.

~excerpted from Workbook Lesson 151: All things are echoes of the Voice for God.

The Memory of God Is the Bridge

What has been lost, to see the causeless not?  And where is sacrifice, when memory of God has come to take the place of loss?  What better way to close the gap between illusions and reality than to allow the memory of God to flow across it, making a bridge an instant will suffice to reach beyond?  For God has closed it with Himself.  His memory has not gone by, and left a stranded Son forever on a shore where he can glimpse another shore that he can never reach.  His Father wills that he be lifted up and gently carried over.  He has built the bridge, and it is He Who will transport His Son across it.  Have no fear that He will fail in what He wills.  Nor that you be excluded from the will that is for you.

~excerpted from Chapter 28, I. The Present Memory

The Bridge between the Past and Present

The Son whom God created is as free as God created him. He was reborn the instant that he chose to die instead of live. And will you not forgive him now, because he made an error in the past that God remembers not, and is not there? Now you are shifting back and forth between the past and present. Sometimes the past seems real, as if it were the present. Voices from the past are heard and then are doubted. You are like to one who still hallucinates, but lacks conviction in what he perceives. This is the borderland between the worlds, the bridge between the past and present. Here the shadow of the past remains, but still a present light is dimly recognized. Once it is seen, this light can never be forgotten. It must draw you from the past into the present, where you really are.

The shadow voices do not change the laws of time nor of eternity. They come from what is past and gone, and hinder not the true existence of the here and now. The real world is the second part of the hallucination time and death are real, and have existence that can be perceived. This terrible illusion was denied in but the time it took for God to give His Answer to illusion for all time and every circumstance. And then it was no more to be experienced as there.

Each day, and every minute in each day, and every instant that each minute holds, you but relive the single instant when the time of terror took the place of love. And so you die each day to live again, until you cross the gap between the past and present, which is not a gap at all. Such is each life; a seeming interval from birth to death and on to life again, a repetition of an instant gone by long ago that cannot be relived. And all of time is but the mad belief that what is over is still here and now.

Forgive the past and let it go, for it is gone. You stand no longer on the ground that lies between the worlds. You have gone on, and reached the world that lies at Heaven’s gate. There is no hindrance to the Will of God, nor any need that you repeat again a journey that was over long ago. Look gently on your brother, and behold the world in which perception of your hate has been transformed into a world of love.

~excerpted from Chapter 26, V. The Little Hindrance

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“Many teachers are out there. Some teach from experience. Some teach from other people’s experience (reading books and their take on meanings). Amy uses both effectively. This Course in Miracles, and all the other teachers Amy gathers, are a very interesting crew. Of all of them I’ve listened to, only Amy reached out from the facade of professionalism to show kindness in my darkest hour. It was more than I ever expected. It was personal attention. In my experience, this never happened before. This is a teacher who imitated the Master … Jesus. I trust Amy, and God, and of course, Jesus. Amy is here now … and my life has become a more trusting experience due to her caring way.” –Bob Turano, artist, gardener, mystic and WtW student.

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“Amy, I want you to know that in addition to your excellent research of Course passages that relate to certain lessons, as well as insight on the lessons themselves, the viewer also receives such wonderful non-verbals from every aspect of you.  And they all communicate peace, joy and love.  You can be deeply concentrating on reading something to us, and the non-verbals are paving the way for us to be receptive.  They tell us, ‘It’s all right to let your guard down and be open.  There is nothing to fear.’  It tells us our teacher has done the work, and we sense the fruits of your labor as the Holy Spirit comes through you so beautifully and smoothly.  Thank you!”  –Rick Bryant, musician, WtW student

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“I love it when you take the Lesson paragraph by paragraph, and mention additional readings we can do on our own, or especially posting these extra readings in the classroom. I can’t believe it, but the depressed me has turned into the happy me!  By now, I feel so mellow and trusting with you, Amy, it really doesn’t matter anymore what you do! –Genie Reisdorf, WtW student in 7th month of program

“I want to share a miracle: I listened to a colleague vent about one of her workers who is displaying some passive aggressive behavior that is totally unprofessional. Grumple, gripe, etc. Because of WtW and your coaching, I listened and had the presence of mind to ask the Holy Spirit how to respond. I didn’t want to participate in this “bash Tom” session. In the end, I had something valuable to say that (1) didn’t condemn anyone, and (2) provided support to my colleague without correcting her. ACIM WORKS! I had peace yesterday morning. From the look on my colleague’s face, she seemed to get something out of my comments. Although she did tease me by saying, ‘I’m sending him into talk to you next time!’ Amy, thank you for your class and your support!” –WtW Student

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“Amy guides us gently until we reach the Holy Spirit’s guidance. What a teacher!”  –Jack Hrabak, retired, Springfield, IL 

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“Every time we speak, there is a deepening along with a heart-felt gratitude. Your guidance and support make this coming-to-realization possible. Thank you, Amy.” –LK, New York

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“When you’ve tried everything else and questions still abound, Amy inspires courage beyond what this world can offer. Amy’s guidance produces results which are comforting, attainable, full of LOVE and LIGHT with clear, elegant objectives to live by. I highly recommend her as a spiritual counselor and teacher.”  –Lisa von Weise, Fashion Stylist

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“I can undoubtedly say that I would not be in the place I am at this moment without your love, patience, wisdom, non-judgment, humor and empathy.  You have been one of the most important teachers in my life.  In the beginning of our work together, I kept having images of an outer shell shattering off my skin, revealing a brilliantly colored under-self.  Thank you for being my ‘healing angel’.”   –Aimee P, artist, Italy

“The deep emotional and spiritual work I have done with you over the past eight months or so has brought me back in touch with the Self I thought I had lost. I see the world with new eyes, and life is a miracle to me now, a gift. In the midst of life’s inevitable challenges, or when the harsh voices from my past resurface, your voice, Amy, reminds me to trust my own inner wisdom, trust that we are all here together for a purpose.”  –Robin S., college professor

“I bought A Course in Miracles years ago, but was unable to digest it on my own. Amy, your counsel has deepened my beliefs and your class has further exposed me to others who are on a path of awareness, as I am. My relationship with you is like a stone dropped in the water … it continues to ripple out in the most positive and unexpected ways, that I could not have dreamed for myself two years ago.”  –Jayne, NYC

“I can’t resist telling people how helpful it is doing the Course with you.  There are people out there who really want this kind of support and must know about you. You’re an amazing teacher. Thank YOU!” –WtW Student

“Amy supported me through the most difficult time of my life–I came to her newly separated at the end of a 15-year marriage. She calmly led me through the dark waters of despair, patiently awaiting my rebirth with steadfast assuredness and a gentle, open heart. Her faith strengthened me with an entirely new way of looking at love, life and my place in the world. The shift was seismic, yet gentle, like being awoken from a bad dream. I am honestly happier than I’ve ever been, knowing LOVE for the very first time, in a healthy, balanced relationship and engaged to be married this year.”  –VW, writer/blogger

“I was fortunate to find Amy Torres at a time when I felt stuck in my career and unsure of the road my personal life was taking. I felt I had no direction and I didn’t feel capable of making clear decisions. Most of all, I needed someone I could trust. With Amy’s support and through our work together, I discovered many things about myself. The most important thing was that I discovered my self-confidence. This discovery has allowed me to make many life changing decisions. I relocated, changed careers, got married and I am happy. I would strongly recommend Amy as a coach and counselor to anyone trying to make a life change.”  –JZ, radio networker

“Thank you, Amy. Your threads of wisdom and support are woven into the tapestry of this studio.  From my whole heart I am so grateful for your presence in my life.  Om shanti shanti shanti.”   –EL, yoga studio owner

“I was immediately taken with Amy’s interest in my well being, not my ‘problems’ or ‘issues.’  I had been living in fear, shame and lack.  I started to live in faith, connection and trust.  I look forward to my future now, instead of dreading it like I used to.”  –JN, athlete

What People Say About Amy’s Classes  and Satsang with Amy:

“Amy’s class is a big hug. In the loving environment she creates, I rise to my Higher Self.” –Victoria Weill, Artist

“In a loving, non-judgmental and gentle manner, Amy is able to steer those off Course back to Truth.” –Steve Rosenbloom, longtime ACIM student

“I love your approach of diving in to what seems the most difficult, only to find it is total blessing. All blessings to you.”  –kironJ, Miracle Network UK

“…the experience I had in your class was unique and holy. Although I do not remember the specific content of the presentation, I cannot stop thinking about that beautiful place I went during your conference. I have had many very real experiences in my prior meditations, but the place which you took me was very special. Thank you for being such a beautiful being and for opening the door to my truth. I must confess that writing this e-mail gives me a great feeling, as if I am writing to my brother Jesus, but I feel that there is no difference. You are special, you are unique.  Thank you for your beautiful light and love.” –Reynaldo Rodriguez, ACIM 2016 Las Vegas conference attendee

“Just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy and benefit from your study group .. it’s like the scales are falling off my eyes … it never fails to lift me up no matter what else has been going on during the day.”  –John Lucas, Artist & Art Gallery Owner

“Your class is one of the important, life-changing events of my life right now. Though I am quite young and still desire many tangible things in this world, I wish for my life to be full of soulfulness and spirituality, including the people with whom I share my life. Your teaching of the Course is a gift–it supports me in finding truth and meaning on my path. You are wonderful.”  –Lauren Becker, Psychologist

“I wanted to share something that impacted me from your class. You mentioned; “I’m not interested in seeing the body/form, I’m interested in seeing what’s beyond the smile.”  For so long I have practiced being “willing to overlook what is not there,” but did not always find this tool helpful.  Being interested in one’s light and losing interest in one’s form on the other hand is very helpful to me!  Just in the last couple of days I have easily switched from being nervous around bodies (which is still often the case for me) and invested in seeking for the light in them—which surfaces with a smile or kind gesture that builds instant confidence in me.  So thank you for offering these tools to so many of us.  You continue to inspire and I am so grateful for your devotion to God.” ~Brad Oliphant, Lessons in Love from A Course in Miracles

“I have been on various ‘spiritual’ journeys over the past many years. I have found comfort and inspiration in most, yet, something always seemed to be missing…. Then I found ACIM (or, more accurately, it found me) and it felt as though I was home. Then, I stumbled upon Amy’s group and what a blessing that was! Amy was so welcoming, loving and safe–she really helped me make more sense of ACIM, while not projecting any of her own issues onto the group. She is a Teacher of God. Thank you for sharing all your vast knowledge with us, Amy. She makes ‘Constant Vigilance’ fun!!!!”  –Regina O’Malley, Teacher

“I like the way everyone gets a chance to read from ACIM and they start to express things they know about it and we learn about their life stories and how they have applied the Course. I always feel drawn to your class, and I’m very comfortable there. I wonder what it does for me, but I always end up wanting to come back. There’s something about it that makes me relax. And I like you teaching bare-footed, professionally.”  –Bill Ryan, Tractor Trailer Driver

“From the first day I attended class I knew I was in the right place. Amy provides a warm and safe space for everyone to both learn and express themselves freely. The discussions are fun while also stimulating. I always look forward to attending and am benefitting greatly from this experience. What a blessing. Thank you Amy!!” –Diana Chacon, Psychologist

“Amy’s understanding and teaching of the Course has been instrumental in my spiritual growth. Her approach is clear and specific. She has an innate ability to be gentle and loving throughout the challenging process of examining one’s deeply rooted belief system. I strongly recommend her class for those that are driven by the search for the Truth.”  –Jenny S.

“Last night I thought you did a fabulous job leading the circle. I really saw you in action … what I saw was the way you allow people to think the Course through while holding the line with the Course, lovingly. I’m very thankful for your presence in my life.” –Barbara B.

What Viewers Say About Amy’s YouTube Videos:

“That was so beautiful, Amy. You truly shine. Thank you for sharing such authentic clarity and inspiring insight. I really heard Spirit speaking through you and it touched me deeply. My sense of peace expanded as I watched and I can’t stop smiling!”  –Stephen Smith on Webinar 12: The Happy Dream

“I have been using your free YouTube video readings. I just had to let you know how much I love you and connect with you my sister. I had a profound moment of bliss listening to you read work book lesson 183.  Thank you so much.” –SE, ACIM Student

“I just watched the Five Keys to Forgiveness.  Whoa !!!  I don’t think I will ever be the same again.  That is a good thing.  A Marvelous and Miraculous thing.    Thank you”  –Monica Carradori, New Jersey

“Thunderbolts of Truth is the BEST!!! Course in Miracles Mooji interview ever recorded. So very complete and leaving no important questions un-answered… Nicely done Amy Torres!” –ACIM and Mooji devotee

“Beloved Master, A great interview and direct pointing. Thank you for this. <3” –Bill (Rishi) Free, www.teachersofgod.org

“Amy, this is one of the most complete interviews I’ve ever heard with Mooji. While I’m not what anyONE would consider a focused ACIM “student,” I’ve enough understanding of it to have followed the path of your guided questions through the Course lens. But, I also recognized, as the “conversation” proceeded, that this is meant for all to hear, regardless of system, or religion (or none), or grade of “spirituality.” Mooji is the clearest I’ve yet heard him, the most easily absorbed with every next, next and next you gave him. Something very special happened in this hour plus. The love alone is enough reason to watch/listen and his final prayer a gift to the world. Thank you so much for opening your heart to this happening. I will visit it again, perhaps many times. Much and gratitude.” –Ardith Oakes, Connecticut, USA

“Amy, wanted you to know that I was deeply touched by your sweet, sweet interview with Mooji.  I am listening.  Thank you so much for YOUR JOURNEY because it is most certainly positively impacting mine.” –With great respect and love, Diane Marie, Florida, USA

“In the depths of despair I begged Jesus to ‘show me my teacher.’  When I came back to the computer there you were!  I ignored you at first because I never heard of you. But Jesus encouraged me to listen to “Five Keys to Forgiveness” and then the Webinar on “Special Relationships” and I was completely captivated.  God bless you.” –Jamaica

“Amy, you have accompanied me with your YouTube videos when I did my first round workbook lessons.  Your smiles and loving voice and certainty has given me great support along the way!  Thank you with all my heart.”  –Vistara, Germany

“I love listening to you, your voice is soft and gentle, I listen to you all night as a comforter. Thank you.” –IW, Australia

“Your videos are a welcome breath of fresh air, from someone who’s been in the trenches.  That gives you high credibility, especially to those of us who are still wrestling with the ego.  I want to float above the battleground more often.”  –RB

“This is a brilliant presentation of the Course’s messages, consolidated in a logical clear way. Thank you, thank you, thank you.” –Kallie Marino on Five Keys to Forgiveness

“Really enjoyed the videos, helps me reconnect to the present. I hope you keep them up. They also help clarify some things I feel a little confused about. Very lovely. Your work is truly helpful. Good job!”  –Graham Jarman

“I am finding your delivery style and insight very helpful. Thank you very much for taking the effort to produce/post them. I look forward to viewing many more.”  –Joe Voyager

“That was super interesting. I am going to practice tonight.”  –Maureen Muldoon on A Course in Miracles Barefoot

“Fabulous discussion. …  Having been unwell for an extended period over the last 2 plus years, I can certainly identify with the heaviness of the body and at one point about 15 months ago, was perfectly OK with death.  A Course in Miracles is making much more sense now.  Thank you for the wonderful interview.”  –Leslie Kasza on A Happy Conversation about Death with Jon Mundy

“Amy thanks for this. It really makes the Course a bit more digestible. These types of videos are helpful as I’m always looking for supplementary information to help understand ACIM.”  –Britt on Metaphysics of A Course in Miracles

“I watched Amy’s interview with Mooji on you tube, and it brought me so much peace to see a course in Miracles teacher and student having such a pure conversation with Mooji, since I was truly struggling with guilt and ego confusion, feeling that I had to choose between ACIM or Mooji and a lot other fears and confusions , Amy was gracious enough to have a Skype date with me, and talk to me. Talking to her gave me confidence and peace and a  feeling of there is people out there who get me and have gone through this themselves. Thank you Amy!!” –Stephanie, Miami, FL

What Colleagues Say:
“Amy Torres is one of the brightest, most dedicated and devoted ACIM student/teachers I know. She sees the profound depth of the Course and doesn’t hesitate to plunge into an exploration of that depth and to return to share with us all the gems she finds there.”  –Jon Mundy, Ph.D., publisher of Miracles magazine, author, minister

“Amy is a sincere and clear teacher of A Course In Miracles. Her videos of the Workbook lessons of ACIM help and inspire many students, and her commentary is uplifting. She is a miracle worker, always ready to radiate the Love and Light of God.” –David Hoffmeister, ACIM teacher, mystic, global traveler and speaker

“Amy is Spirit-driven as a passionate teacher of Light, reaching all who call for love.”  –David Fishman, Co-founder, www.acimgather.org

“It’s indeed a pleasure to call Amy a friend and colleague, and to have had the opportunity to work with her in our respective ACIM ministries. Amy is truly a sincere and knowledgeable teacher of the Course and her enthusiasm for her work is outstanding. I am also happy to have been able to support Amy in her “The Unlearning Classroom” teaching series which I’ve been honored to sponsor on my ACIM Website.” –James White, Jr., President, Love Communications

“Amy Torres is a lively, passionate teacher who fully understands the non-dual nature of true Reality, yet is able to bridge the gap between ultimate Truth and daily tasks.  Amy teaches in a clear, refreshing style, using simple analogies that anyone can grasp. Most importantly, she walks her talk, inspiring others with her example.”  –Rev. Lorri Coburn, author of Breaking Free: How Forgiveness and A Course in Miracles Can Set You Free

“Amy Torres has a wealth of knowledge as a Gestalt psychotherapist and from all of her experiences as A Course in Miracles [ACIM] student since 1997. She uses that knowledge skillfully in aiding other students to learn to apply the principles in ACIM. CIMS is proud to have featured one of Amy Torres’ articles in our MARCH 2011 Newsletter titled: The Yoga of A Course in Miracles.”  –Rev. Reja Janaki Joy Green, CIMS

“In the years that I’ve known Amy, I’ve been impressed by her vast knowledge and insights into life.  In my own practice, I have referred countless patients to her and they have always received help above and beyond their expectations.  Amy is clear-thinking and precise and I greatly value her judgment.”  –Caroline Konnoth, BS PT, Owner, MyHealingDynamics.com

What Readers Say About Sweet Dreams of Awakening and Ask Amy:

“I hope you have my name down as a pre-order 🙂  I recall with fondness how I looked forward to grabbing my smart phone to check for the sweet message to tuck myself in for the night during your pilot year of your program. Your words meant so much to me, and provided me a sense of ahhhhhhh!  No matter how the day was, it ended with ‘ahhhhhhh! All is well.'” –Martine Imon, New Hampshire

“These warm blessings put the mind at peace and invite loving stillness as you fall asleep each night.” –Corinne Zupko, MiracleShare.org

“They are like tiny mystery schools, unlocking spiritual wisdom and inviting the mind to be receptive to enlightenment.” –Jon Mundy, Miracles magazine

“Reading these blessings before bed is a beautiful way to purify your soul at the end of each day.” –Maureen Muldoon, Miracles365

“I am grateful for having read Gary Renard, Marianne Williamson, Ken Wapnick, and most especially Jon Mundy and your articles, Amy. Grateful for the peace that has come into my life upon contact with all the above and more. ” –Love from Meg

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