“The sculpture is already complete within the marble block before I start my work. It is already there; I just have to chisel away the superfluous material.” Michelangelo

Before one can really have an understanding of forgiveness they have to have a clear understanding of what the word means from the perspective of “A Course In Miracles.” Jesus gives us a wonderful essay on forgiveness in the Supplements to “A Course a Miracles” entitled “The Song of Prayer,” and I highly encourage everyone to read both of the Supplements. The other Supplement is entitled, “Psychotherapy: Purpose, Process and Practice.”

Before we define forgiveness in ACIM terms, let’s discuss what it is NOT…

When I endeavored to set out on the spiritual path, I really didn’t have any clue what I was doing or even that I was undertaking a new direction. It was if my mind was enveloped in dark clouds of unconsciousness and all I knew was that somehow there had to be a better way to live. I did know, was aware, that I was terrified of dying…