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Welcome to episode twenty-four of The Wandering Monk Podcast. In this session, we explore a powerful truth: You are not a victim of the world you see. Your egoic/false mind creates the triggers and reactions you experience as a reflection of your hidden thoughts and beliefs. Whether they appear as pleasant or painful, they are ultimately illusions. The only real thoughts you have are in full alignment with God. To find true peace, we must take full responsibility for our state of mind and join with the guidance and love of the Holy Spirit. Together, let’s uncover the way to reclaim our inner peace and see beyond the illusions of separation.

Welcome to episode twenty-three of The Wandering Monk Podcast. Thank you for being so dedicated to practicing the teachings of A Course in Miracles. In this episode, we return to the fundamental truth: there is nothing outside of the Mind of God. We are not here to seek anything in the world, but to observe our thoughts, beliefs, and emotions with gentle awareness with the Holy Spirit. We can never be attacked because there is only one, united whole mind—our true Self.  Let us join together in holiness and remember our perfect identity as God created us.

Welcome to episode twenty-two of the Wandering Monk Podcast! Today, we remember the incredible power of God and the divine presence within our one mind. No matter where we go or what circumstances we face, we are never abandoned or separated from divine love—because God is always in our thoughts and heart. Join me as we focus on the teachings of A Course in Miracles, opening ourselves to loving thoughts, feelings of Jesus, and a deep sense of connection with all our brothers. Together, we can experience the transformative power of divine love and realize that we are never truly alone.

Welcome to episode twenty-one of the Wandering Monk Podcast, broadcasting live from Germany! Thank you for joining me as we deepen our connection in the love of God. In this episode, we come together in meditation to step back from the chaos of the world and embrace our holiness and innocence. Remembering that your holiness and innocence have no opposites—they are eternal and unchangeable. Together, we release all our dreams, both good and bad, to rest in the presence of divine love. Join me in this space to experience the peace that comes from letting go and recognizing your true, innocent, holy Self.

Welcome to episode twenty of the Wandering Monk Podcast! This week, I explore the profound theme of faith—faith in our true selves, faith in God, and trusting beyond the illusions of the world. The Course in Miracles teaches that our true purpose isn’t to chase worldly pursuits but to serve the divine mind and embrace the eternal truth within. When we have faith, we realize we are under no laws but God’s and that we are sustained by the Love of God.

Join me as we shift our focus from external distractions to inner trust. This shift can transform our lives and deepen our connection with the divine. Discover and cultivate the faith within you, and let it guide you along the lighted path of your spiritual journey.

Welcome to episode nineteen of the Wandering Monk Podcast, broadcasting live from Germany! Happy Easter to all! In this episode, we celebrate the joyous message of this season, reflecting on the profound truth that there is no error as we look with the Holy Spirit's Vision. Let us embrace this powerful message and remember that the Holy Spirit views every situation with love and joy, seeing past illusions, error, and fear. Now we can rejoice in our eternal truth of peace and connection. Join me in embracing this uplifting perspective, reminding ourselves that we can always carry the essence of Easter's love and joy with us.

Welcome to episode eighteen of the Wandering Monk Podcast! In this episode, we continue our adventure into the heart of love following a transformative retreat in Poznan, Poland. Join me as I reflect on the profound healing that unfolded during this sacred time—a journey filled with tears, joy, and a deep reminder of God's unwavering love and patience for each of us.

Easter Intensive Retreat - It's Time to Rise - Germany April 17th- 20th, 2025 🇩🇪

We extend our heartfelt invitation for you to join us for an intimate 4-day retreat nestled in the serene countryside of Germany. This Easter, we will embark on a deeply personal journey to awaken to the presence of the risen Christ within. Come, be part of this profound experience and embrace the inner awakening.

Contact: Andreas Scholz to RSVP,
Phone: WhatsApp +49 1515 6130221
Email: rudolf-a.scholz@web.de

Welcome to the seventeenth episode of the Wandering Monk Podcast, coming to you from the serene city of Poznan, Poland. After a journey that took me from the UK to Cologne, Germany, and across the landscape of Germany to Poland, I find myself amidst a profound silence that feels deeply restorative. In a world filled with turmoil and grief, I invite you to join me as we venture beyond the chaos and embrace the tranquility that can be found in stillness.

Poznan Retreat 2025 

A Course in Miracles Festival of Illumination - Poland 4-day Retreat


With Daphne, Andreas Scholz, JoAsia Walczak, Kenneth Clifford & Nana Bregvadze


“The knowledge that illuminates not only sets you free, but also shows you clearly that you are free.” (ACIM)


This retreat is an opportunity to immerse ourselves in the Light of Truth. Together we will lay aside the old limitations and obstacles, and open our mind to the presence of God. We call upon His grace, His light and His knowledge to transform our mind! We extend our heartfelt invitation for you to join us for an intimate 4-day retreat in Poland. Embark with us on a deeply transformative journey to awaken to the light of illumination.


Contact: Daphne to RSVP,
Phone: WhatsApp tel: 516754403
Email: daphne.acimi@wp.pl

In this mind-provoking episode of the Wandering Monk Podcast, we take a look at the concept of "Holy Encounters." Join me as I share a serendipitous meeting with an old friend here in Mexico—a moment that, on the surface, seemed ordinary but revealed a deeper connection through the lens of A Course in Miracles. Was this chance encounter mere coincidence, or is it a divine invitation to recognize the true essence of our brotherhood? Prepare to reflect on the miracle that unfolded and how each moment can lead us to a greater understanding of love and connection.

Happy New Year from the Wandering Monk podcast, thank you for joining me as we celebrate the arrival of a new year and the significance of Christmas Eve for those honoring the Orthodox tradition. This week, I reflect on the theme of peace, inspired by the words of John Lennon: "Give peace a chance." We delve into how we often overlook peace in our daily lives and explore how we can consciously choose it amidst the chaos. This year, we can remember together to give peace a chance and understand that while we may not know what life has in store, we can always embrace tranquility, joy, and love in our hearts.

Merry Christmas, everyone! Welcome to episode fourteen of the Wandering Monk podcast. In this episode, we delve into the true essence of Christmas—beyond the rush of cooking, shopping, and obligations. It’s easy to get caught up in the cycle of consumerism and lose sight of the holiday's profound significance. Join me as we explore how Christmas can be a time to reconnect with the Christ light within us all and embrace a spirit of compassion, joy, love, and light.

Welcome to episode thirteen of the Wandering Monk podcast. In this episode, I read from lesson 156 of A Course in Miracles: "I walk with God in Perfect Holiness." This inspiration came to me spontaneously this morning as I reflected on all the love that surrounds us. The angels, Jesus, God, and the Holy Spirit are all walking beside us, guiding our minds to a state of peace, a state of joy and a state of gentleness. We do not have to concern ourselves with worldly matters when we remember who walks with us. 

There is a light in you which cannot die; whose presence is so holy that the world is sanctified because of you. ²All things that live bring gifts to you, and offer them in gratitude and gladness at your feet. ³The scent of flowers is their gift to you. ⁴The waves bow down before you, and the trees extend their arms to shield you from the heat, and lay their leaves before you on the ground that you may walk in softness, while the wind sinks to a whisper round your holy head. (ACIM, W-156.4:1-4)

Join me as we meditate with the calming presence of the Holy Spirit and allow its guidance to fullfill our hearts and minds with a gentle power of great peace.

Welcome to episode twelve of the Wandering Monk podcast. In this episode, I discuss the theme of limitations. Many of us feel that this world can be restrictive, as though something is preventing us from growing, expressing ourselves, or connecting with others. When we try to step outside our comfort zones, we often face inner resistance or meet obstacles that challenge our desire to expand. We feel limited in or by relationships, careers, and society, often feeling held back by external forces. However, these perceptions are mere illusions. The first step to freedom is recognizing that this sense of restriction comes from our own belief in a thought system that’s based on guilt. In reality, limitations do not exist because nothing can hold back the boundless love of Christ.

Join me as I share a personal story about my singing experience. Although I may not have the best singing voice, singing for God transforms that perception. It’s not about skills and abilities but rather about expressing love and joy. After all, our lives are deeply rooted in God's love, which truly knows no bounds.

Welcome to episode eleven of the Wandering Monk podcast. In this episode, I explore the profound concept of integrity through the lens of honesty as taught in A Course in Miracles. I share my personal prayer for alignment between my thoughts, words, and actions. True honesty transcends mere speech; it embodies consistency where every thought, word, and action harmonizes without contradiction. When we achieve this level of integrity, we find ourselves at peace, free from inner conflict, which allows us to foster harmony and peace of mind.

From Jesus

"Only the trusting can afford honesty, for only they can see its value. Honesty does not apply only to what you say. The term actually means consistency. There is nothing you say that contradicts what you think or do; no thought opposes any other thought; no act belies your word; and no word lacks agreement with another. Such are the truly honest. At no level are they in conflict with themselves. Therefore it is impossible for them to be in conflict with anyone or anything."

A Course in Miracles

Welcome to episode ten of The Wandering Monk Podcast! In this week’s episode, I recount a profound experience I had during a deep meditation with a group of friends. Although the meditation had concluded, I remained immersed in this elevated state. As I gradually emerged from this experience, I felt a wave of fear wash over me at the thought of interacting with others. I was grappling with a desire for solitude, wanting to prolong my communion with the divine.
 
During this powerful meditation, Jesus imparted a vital message: we are not bound by our emotions; instead, we can consciously choose where to direct our focus. This experience opened my heart to embrace my connection with Jesus while maintaining a strong bond with the divine.
 
Join me as we delve into the concept of inner strength and explore how nurturing our relationship with God empowers us to transcend our fears. May this episode inspire you to cultivate resilience and deepen your connection to the divine in all your interactions. Thank you for tuning in, and may this week bring you abundant strength and peace.

Welcome to episode nine of the Wandering Monk Podcast! In this episode, I dive into my transformative experience with cold showers and explore the profound lessons they can teach us about fear and perception. Drawing inspiration from the principles outlined in A Course in Miracles, I discuss the misconceptions of cause and effect in our lives, shedding light on the idea that the external world holds no real power over us—it's merely an illusion.

Join me as I reflect on my initial fears towards embracing the cold and how confronting that discomfort became a stepping stone for spiritual growth. I encourage listeners to confront their own fears, recognizing that true power lies within our mind and in our connection to the divine. Together, let's challenge our perceptions and uncover the freedom that comes from stepping outside our comfort zones.

In this episode, I delve into the true purpose of travel. Many people ask me how I manage to travel and can I explain the process, often viewing it as something glamorous. However, the essence of travel transcends mere exploration; it is fundamentally about awakening. Our primary purpose here is to connect with God and understand our true identity. While this journey may manifest differently for each individual, it ultimately involves a profound shift in mindset. It's a commitment to integrity, aligning our thoughts, words, and actions with what has been revealed by God. This is a life dedicated solely to God and the pursuit of true understanding.

In this week’s episode, I delve into the insightful book "Peace Pilgrim: Her Life and Work in Her Own Words" by the inspiring Peace Pilgrim. I’ll explore the powerful message of the golden rule as introduced in the first chapter of her book. Additionally, I’ll share perspectives from "A Course in Miracles" along with my personal experiences of applying the golden rule in my life. Join me for a meaningful discussion on how these teachings can foster peace and compassion in our daily interactions.

A Course in Miracles

"You respond to what you perceive, and as you perceive so shall you behave. ²The Golden Rule asks you to do unto others as you would have them do unto you. ³This means that the perception of both must be accurate. ⁴The Golden Rule is the rule for appropriate behavior. ⁵You cannot behave appropriately unless you perceive correctly. ⁶Since you and your neighbor are equal members of one family, as you perceive both so you will do to both. ⁷You should look out from the perception of your own holiness to the holiness of others." (ACIM, T-1.III.6:1-7)

Join me this week in seeing the holiness in all our brothers and let me know how it goes. I would love to read about your experiences of seeing the Christ and what holy encouters you may have. 

In episode six of The Wandering Monk Podcast, we explore the profound and universal yearning for True Happiness as illuminated by A Course in Miracles. Unlike the fleeting, conditional happiness often portrayed by the world, the Course reveals that True Happiness is radically different it is not subject to opposites, such as sadness or loss. The world teaches us that happiness is something to be pursued, attained, and even lost, dependent on external circumstances or material gain. However, the Course offers a deeper understanding, one rooted in nondualism: the recognition that happiness, in its truest form, has no opposite.

I will read from two sections from chapter 21 for A Course In Miracles. The Last Unanswered Question and The Inner Shift. 

The Last Unanswered Question

13. Elusive happiness, or happiness in changing form that shifts with time and place, is an illusion that has no meaning. ²Happiness must be constant, because it is attained by giving up the wish for the in constant. ³Joy cannot be perceived except through constant vision. ⁴And constant vision can be given only those who wish for constancy. ⁵The power of the Son of God’s desire remains the proof that he is wrong who sees himself as helpless. ⁶Desire what you want, and you will look on it and think it real. ⁷No thought but has the power to release or kill. ⁸And none can leave the thinker’s mind, or leave him unaffected. T-21.VII.13:1-8

The Inner Shift

1. Are thoughts, then, dangerous? ²To bodies, yes! ³The thoughts that seem to kill are those that teach the thinker that he can be killed. ⁴And so he “dies” because of what he learned. ⁵He goes from life to death, the final proof he valued the inconstant more than constancy. ⁶Surely he thought he wanted happiness. ⁷Yet he did not desire it because it was the truth, and therefore must be constant.

2. The constancy of joy is a condition quite alien to your understanding. ²Yet if you could even imagine what it must be, you would desire it although you understand it not. ³The constancy of happiness has no exceptions; no change of any kind. ⁴It is unshakable as is the Love of God for His creation. ⁵Sure in its vision as its Creator is in what He knows, happiness looks on everything and sees it is the same. ⁶It sees not the ephemeral, for it desires everything be like itself, and sees it so. ⁷Nothing has power to confound its constancy, because its own desire cannot be shaken. ⁸It comes as surely unto those who see the final question is necessary to the rest, as peace must come to those who choose to heal and not to judge. T-21.VIII.1:1–2:8

Let us join deeply in prayer for True Happiness for each and everyone. Amen 

Welcome to the Wandering Monk podcast episode 5. Today we will meditate together on the words of Jesus from A Course in Miracles. I will read from lesson 189 and 267.  May these words bring you deeper into the Love of God.

I feel the Love of God within me now

1. There is a light in you the world can not perceive. ²And with its eyes you will not see this light, for you are blinded by the world. ³Yet you have eyes to see it. ⁴It is there for you to look upon. ⁵It was not placed in you to be kept hidden from your sight. ⁷To feel the Love of God within you is to see the world anew, shining in innocence, alive with hope, and blessed with perfect charity and love.

2. Who could feel fear in such a world as this? ²It welcomes you, rejoices that you came, and sings your praises as it keeps you safe from every form of danger and of pain. ³It offers you a warm and gentle home in which to stay a while. ⁴It blesses you throughout the day, and watches through the night as silent guardian of your holy sleep. ⁵It sees salvation in you, and protects the light in you, in which it sees its own. ⁶It offers you its flowers and its snow, in thankfulness for your benevolence.

7. Simply do this: Be still, and lay aside all thoughts of what you are and what God is; all concepts you have learned about the world; all images you hold about yourself. ²Empty your mind of everything it thinks is either true or false, or good or bad, of every thought it judges worthy, and all the ideas of which it is ashamed. ³Hold onto nothing. ⁴Do not bring with you one thought the past has taught, nor one belief you ever learned before from anything. ⁵Forget this world, forget this course, and come with wholly empty hands unto your God.

10. Father, we do not know the way to You. ²But we have called, and You have answered us. ³We will not interfere. ⁴Salvation’s ways are not our own, for they belong to You. ⁵And it is unto You we look for them. ⁶Our hands are open to receive Your gifts. ⁷We have no thoughts we think apart from You, and cherish no beliefs of what we are, or Who created us. ⁸Yours is the way that we would find and follow. ⁹And we ask but that Your Will, which is our own as well, be done in us and in the world, that it become a part of Heaven now.

My heart is beating in the peace of God

1. Surrounding me is all the life that God created in His Love. ²It calls to me in every heartbeat and in every breath; in every action and in every thought. ³Peace fills my heart, and floods my body with the purpose of forgiveness. ⁴Now my mind is healed, and all I need to save the world is given me. ⁵Each heartbeat brings me peace; each breath infuses me with strength. ⁶I am a messenger of God, directed by His Voice, sustained by Him in love, and held forever quiet and at peace within His loving Arms. ⁷Each heartbeat calls His Name, and every one is answered by His Voice, assuring me I am at home in Him.

What is Forgiveness? 

In this episode, I reflect on the experience I had when I was traveling. I was in a foreign country and my 3 months visa was running out in a week. I took guided steps in a certain direction. However, an outcome was unexpected; the door was closed. It seemed that places that I considered home and thought I could always go to were not accessible anymore. This forced me to have a real, honest look at the value I had given to these places and admit that I was indeed relying on the outside world for my comfort and safety, rather than relying solely on God. As Jesus teaches, we use these worldly things or places as a substitute for God’s love. So here I was truly facing myself, my beliefs, my investment in the world, my fears. In this episode, I share the practice I used and continue using through these times when my beliefs seem challenged which helps me free my mind from the ego’s chains. 

From A Course in Miracles:

1. Forgiveness recognizes what you thought your brother did to you has not occurred. ²It does not pardon sins and make them real. ³It sees there was no sin. ⁴And in that view are all your sins forgiven. ⁵What is sin, except a false idea about God’s Son? ⁶Forgiveness merely sees its falsity, and therefore lets it go. ⁷What then is free to take its place is now the Will of God.

2. An unforgiving thought is one which makes a judgment that it will not raise to doubt, although it is not true. ²The mind is closed, and will not be released. ³The thought protects projection, tightening its chains, so that distortions are more veiled and more obscure; less easily accessible to doubt, and further kept from reason. ⁴What can come between a fixed projection and the aim that it has chosen as its wanted goal?

3. An unforgiving thought does many things. ²In frantic action it pursues its goal, twisting and overturning what it sees as interfering with its chosen path. ³Distortion is its purpose, and the means by which it would accomplish it as well. ⁴It sets about its furious attempts to smash reality, without concern for anything that would appear to pose a contradiction to its point of view.

4. Forgiveness, on the other hand, is still, and quietly does nothing. ²It offends no aspect of reality, nor seeks to twist it to appearances it likes. ³It merely looks, and waits, and judges not. ⁴He who would not forgive must judge, for he must justify his failure to forgive. ⁵But he who would forgive himself must learn to welcome truth exactly as it is.

5. Do nothing, then, and let forgiveness show you what to do, through Him Who is your Guide, your Savior and Protector, strong in hope, and certain of your ultimate success. ²He has forgiven you already, for such is His function, given Him by God. ³Now must you share His function, and forgive whom He has saved, whose sinlessness He sees, and whom He honors as the Son of God. (ACIM, W-pII.1.1:1–5:3) 

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What Is the Body? Practical application from the teachings of A Course in Miracles



"1. The body is a fence the Son of God imagines he has built, to separate parts of his Self from other parts. ²It is within this fence he thinks he lives, to die as it decays and crumbles. ³For within this fence he thinks that he is safe from love. ⁴Identifying with his safety, he regards himself as what his safety is. ⁵How else could he be certain he remains within the body, keeping love outside?


2. The body will not stay. ²Yet this he sees as double safety. ³For the Son of God’s impermanence is “proof” his fences work, and do the task his mind assigns to them. ⁴For if his oneness still remained untouched, who could attack and who could be attacked? ⁵Who could be victor? ⁶Who could be his prey? ⁷Who could be victim? ⁸Who the murderer? ⁹And if he did not die, what “proof” is there that God’s eternal Son can be destroyed?

3. The body is a dream. ²Like other dreams it sometimes seems to picture happiness, but can quite suddenly revert to fear, where every dream is born. ³For only love creates in truth, and truth can never fear. ⁴Made to be fearful, must the body serve the purpose given it. ⁵But we can change the purpose that the body will obey by changing what we think that it is for.

4. The body is the means by which God’s Son returns to sanity. ²Though it was made to fence him into hell without escape, yet has the goal of Heaven been exchanged for the pursuit of hell. ³The Son of God extends his hand to reach his brother, and to help him walk along the road with him. ⁴Now is the body holy. ⁵Now it serves to heal the mind that it was made to kill.

5. You will identify with what you think will make you safe. ²Whatever it may be, you will believe that it is one with you. ³Your safety lies in truth, and not in lies. ⁴Love is your safety. ⁵Fear does not exist. ⁶Identify with love, and you are safe. ⁷Identify with love, and you are home. ⁸Identify with love, and find your Self." ACIM, W-pII.5.1:1–5:8

Welcome to episode 2 of the Wandering Monk podcast. In this episode we meditate on the fundimental teaching of Jesus as taught in A Course in Miracles. Seek Not Outside Yourself. 

"Seek not outside yourself. ²For it will fail, and you will weep each time an idol falls. ³Heaven cannot be found where it is not, and there can be no peace excepting there. ⁴Each idol that you worship when God calls will never answer in His place. ⁵There is no other answer you can substitute, and find the happiness His answer brings. ⁶Seek not outside yourself." T-29.VII.1:1-6

"There is nothing outside you. ²That is what you must ultimately learn, for it is the realization that the Kingdom of Heaven is restored to you. ³For God created only this, and He did not depart from it nor leave it separate from Himself. ⁴The Kingdom of Heaven is the dwelling place of the Son of God, who left not his Father and dwells not apart from Him. ⁵Heaven is not a place nor a condition. ⁶It is merely an awareness of perfect Oneness, and the knowledge that there is nothing else; nothing outside this Oneness, and nothing else within." ACIM, T-18.VI.1:1-6

Welcome to this brand new podcast with me, the Wandering Monk. In episode 1, we dive straight into the teachings of A Course in Miracles and lesson 258. Let me remember that my goal is God. This lesson is a great foundation for what this podcast is all about. Enjoy.