Welcome!
My name is Velma Gallant. I’m the “Queen of JOY!” and host of Welcome Changes Radio. I “do” a lot of things, but like you, who I am is so much more than what I do.
I am a seeker and a healer. This began with my own healing from sexual and emotional abuse. Much of what I have experienced in my adult years were (and are) opportunities to heal what occurred in my childhood and teen years.
I believe with all of my heart that all that happens has a blessing and a gift. There are those who use the term “lessons” when they describe their experiences. Our Journey can be expressed that way, but I have found that my growth and healing has been supported by my shift in perspective. I look for the Gifts and Blessings in my experiences, and I always find them.
Over the years I have also discovered that I never Journey alone, especially when I am feeling my loneliest or most frightened. My fears would bring forward my loneliness more deeply as I would segregate myself. I feared judgment, and yet my own judgments against self were the harshest.
It is because of this fear that I thought I was alone, but I now know this to be untrue. There are people who walk the Journey with me, whether I see it or not.
You are never alone too. You may see parallels between my Journey and yours. We walk this Journey together. Sometimes we walk together at the same time. Time is, however, an illusion. More often than not we walk together outside of time.
A Course in Miracles
A Course in Miracles (ACIM) has been showing up quite a bit for me once again, and as I have the lesson cards sitting right in front of me, I’m going to assume that now is a great time for me to move through this course.
I’ll be documenting my experience in the blog of this site. While I do want to share my experience, I don’t want to share it with just anyone. I’m guessing it may end up being a vulnerable experience for me, though to be honest I don’t really know!
How many times has ACIM shown up for you? Is now the time for you as well?
What is “A Course in Miracles”?
According to Wikepedia, “A Course in Miracles (also referred to as ACIM) is a self-study curriculum which aims to assist its readers in achieving spiritual transformation. The book describes a non-dualistic philosophy of forgiveness and includes what are meant to be practical lessons and applications for the practice of forgiveness in one’s daily life. The introduction to the book contains the following summary, “Nothing real can be threatened. Nothing unreal exists. Herein lies the peace of God.”[1]”
Forgiveness has been one of the many gifts I have received from my experiences, especially from the various forms of abuse I have experienced. I know that while I have grown much in this area, there is more for me to give and receive through this gift.
Through my own Experiences, and the Teachings within ACIM I have much to offer those who are ready for the gifts of Forgiveness in their own lives. The value in Forgiveness is great, and I am sure there is more than what I currently understand as I write this.
My favourite definition of Forgiveness to date has been “Remembering without hurting”. This clearly defines one of the many gifts of Forgiveness. When you remember an experience without the pain, you can see more clearly the Gifts of that experience. What have you gained? What have you released? What can you now share?
ACIM Lessons
There are 365 Lessons that are to be completed daily. Each day I will share the Lesson, together with my video share. This may include Mind-Shares, Heart-Shares, Emotion-Shares and Spirit-Shares.
I choose to move through this experience without expectations, and open up to all possibilities. What intention will you set for the ACIM Lessons?
Community
I want this to be more than just me sharing my experience with ACIM. I want it to be an open dialogue with others who are interested in ACIM, whether they have already explored it, are curious, or are interested in engaging the course as well.
To this end, the Site includes Community Forums for those who would like to participate. This Community is a safe place, and I will do everything within my power and abilities to maintain this safety.
In the Community you will have the opportunity to share your experience with ACIM. There is a section for a Journal to record your thoughts and experiences. There is a section for discussion where you can ask questions, and offer your insights to others as well. There is also a section to comment on the daily Blog Post that will include the lesson and my video share.
Gifting
In order to keep this Community available to those who are ready to explore ACIM with me, I have chosen to not ask for a Tuition or Membership Fee. Access to the Site is by Gift. What this means is Gift the amount you are inspired and able to. Let your Heart set the amount.
If you are inspired to Gift to this site, and you would like to participate in the Community, please use the Contact Form below. I will send you details on how to Gift, and how to access the Site. I will communicate with you directly. By filling out this form you are not added to an automated email system.
Thank You!
I am looking forward to sharing and engaging with many of you over the next year.
I wish you an abundance of love, joy, peace and prosperity.
Dream BIG!
Velma Gallant
The Queen of JOY!
Host of Welcome Changes Radio
ACIM commenced on October 18, 2011. It’s never too late to begin your journey. Join us now!