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FROM THE HEART They are all truly wondrous. Then I came across a quote from
A Course in Miracles that made me rethink the definition of a
Alan Cohen is the author of many popular inspira- sacred site: “The holiest spot on earth is where an ancient
hatred has become a present love.” Hmmm.
tional books, including the bestselling A Course in
Miracles Made Easy. Become a certified profes- The Course is telling us that because we are spiritual beings
sional life coach through Alan’s popular Life at our core, it is the state of our spirit, not geography, that
Coach Training beginning September 1. For more empowers us and makes us safe. Any place where we recognize
information about this program, Alan’s books and
videos, free daily inspirational quotes, online the presence of God is a power place, which includes right
courses, and weekly radio show, visit www. where we stand. The Course also tells us that the fastest
alancohen.com. route to enlightenment is through elevating our relation-
ships and choosing love where we once chose fear. When you
THE HOLIEST SPOT ON EARTH achieve a healing in a relationship and you replace judgment
with forgiveness, you are standing on the holiest spot on earth.
It was one of those days when the world was sup- The ego prescribes horizontal or geographical cures for our
posed to come to an end. The planets had achieved pain. If we just changed our relationship partner, job, or living
the crucial alignment, the ancient prophecies were situation, all would be well. But if you leave a job or rela-
being fulfilled, and psychics confirmed this would be tionship without healing the issues that caused you to want
the turning point. Hordes of people were rushing to safety to leave, you will just recreate the same situation. Effective
at spiritual power places around the globe. Others had gone changes in the outer world must be preceded by changes in
on shopping sprees and ran up huge credit card bills after mind, heart, and attitude. When we achieve inner healing,
being advised the world economic system was going to crash. outer changes flow naturally and organically, with the least
Others said goodbye to non-believer loved ones. This was it. effort and no stress.
I was flying over Europe with a group that had just completed The world we see is a screen upon which we project our
a spiritual pilgrimage. A little girl in the group, age 8, was thoughts. If we entertain thoughts of safety we will see a safe
fearful because she had heard the prophecies. She went to and kind world. If we entertain fear thoughts, we will see
the leader of the group and asked her if, upon landing, we threat wherever we turn. The world has no reality or sub-
would be taken to a power place where the earthquakes or stance except that which we give it with our mind. If you feel
flood waters could not reach us. The leader took the girl’s vulnerable, the place to turn for safety is within. The spiritual
hands, looked her in the eyes, and told her, “Don’t you guide Bashar says, “Either you are secure or you are not. There
worry, darling. You are the power place. When you dwell is no such thing as partial security. You must decide the nature
in your spiritual strength, you are safe wherever you are.” of the universe you live in. I assure you that you are secure.”
Truer words have never been spoken.
It’s uplifting to visit places considered sacred and spiritually
In my many travels I have been blessed to visit some of the powerful. Just remember that what makes them powerful is
most sacred sites in the world: the Pyramids of Giza, Machu the intentions you bring to them. You believe you are visiting a
Picchu, the vortices of Sedona, Mt. Shasta, Mt. Fuji, Jeru- physical place with certain attributes, but you are really visit-
salem, and more. I have immensely enjoyed all of these pil- ing a place in your mind. That place is available to wherever
grimages and felt blessed to connect with the energies there. you are. A spiritual master finds God in places that others do
not. As William Blake poetically described, “To see a World in
a Grain of Sand And a Heaven in a Wild Flower, Hold Infinity in
the palm of your hand And Eternity in an hour.”

You have the power to transform any situation and make it
holy. The best way to do this is to search your life for rela-
tionships that have been commandeered by fear, and liberate
those relationships with love. It’s easier to fly to Machu Picchu
than face your ex and create harmony where there was en-
mity. But that is the work before us. People ask me, “How can
I connect with my angels?” I tell them, “Find the angels within
the devils in your life, and legions of angels will flock to you.”
They tell me, “I wish I were at the last supper with Jesus.” I
tell them, “Make it through Thanksgiving dinner without get-
ting upset with your relatives, and Jesus will find you. Make
that the last supper you give your power away. ”

We tend to seek salvation in distant times and places, when it
is already here for the asking. To create heaven on earth, take
earthly situations and lift them to heaven. Then we will really
be getting somewhere.
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