Course Talk is a place to share understanding and practice of "A Course in Miracles" as published by the Foundation for Inner Peace (FIP). The group is moderated with an eye to maintaining a level of discussion that is responsible and respectful of others in spite of differences. This is not a chat group for casual socializing, but a place to exchange messages of substance which specifically focus upon the teachings of the officially published Course, as well as sharing experiences with the personal application of those teachings in everyday life. The Message archives and Files for this group are available only to members. We ask our members that they post only to the group and not reproduce the posts of other members elsewhere without permission of the author. Opinions and interpretations expressed here are those of the members and do not necessarily reflect those of the Foundation for Inner Peace (publisher) or the Foundation for A Course in Miracles. ... “What could you want forgiveness cannot give? Do you want peace? Forgiveness offers it. Do you want happiness, a quiet mind, a certainty of purpose, and a sense of worth and beauty that transcends the world? Do you want care and safety, and the warmth of sure protection always? Do you want a quietness that cannot be disturbed, a gentleness that never can be hurt, a deep, abiding comfort, and a rest so perfect it can never be upset? All this forgiveness offers you, and more.” (ACIM workbook Lesson 122)