Session 7 - "Holistic Vision: Unveiling the World Beyond Ego and Illusions" - Closing Session with David and JasonDavid and Jason end this year's Strawberry Fields Festival by talking about the purpose of life and emphasizing the importance of seeing the world holistically, involving faith and trust that everyone will play their part perfectly. The ego attempts to divide the world into roles and categories, organizing it based on a false preference system. The first principle of the 50 miracle principles is there's no order of difficulty in miracles and no hierarchy of illusions.Jesus saw the world without a preference and felt the universal love of God, radiating and sharing inclusively with everyone. Jesus was open and cordial with the Zealots, who were angry and trying to overthrow the Romans. The focus is on cultivating a deeper understanding of the world, not trying to forgive people but letting Jesus take us deeper into our minds to see the world as a whole. Jesus takes great care in describing his role as an elder brother, not placing himself above or below people. He emphasizes that the body is a learning device for the mind, and the ego often over-evaluates it. A personality is an over-evaluation of a learning device.Recorded Sunday, July 14, 2024, in Living Miracles Monastery, Utah, USA

Session 6 - “Perception Unveiled:  From Cracked Mirrors to Unified Awareness” Movie Night with DavidIn the second movie night at the Strawberry Fields Festival David discusses the importance of changing one's internal perspective and perception of the world. He suggest that before accepting a correction, one must admit to having a problem, such as a perceptual problem, which allows the Holy Spirit to work to change one's perception.This problem can be likened to schizophrenia, where multiple voices and a belief in a break from reality characterize a split mind. David explains that a perceptual problem is like a cracked mirror, shattered into trillions of different parts. This cracked perception is not holistic, as Eastern Masters emphasize. Unified awareness is about wholeness, and the movie Tonight demonstrates the need for holistic perception to find peace. David emphasizes to see the world in a more balanced and holistic way rather than focusing on individual aspects.Recorded Sunday July 14, at Living Miracles Monastery, Utah, USA

Session 4 - Strawberry Fields Festival 2024 - Morning Session with Q&A for David HoffmeisterDavid starts the session by talking about music. Music is a higher form of communication that goes directly to our hearts, bypassing concept analysis and intellectual maneuverings. It is a theme in today's activities, as it serves as the soundtrack of our experience on Earth. The movie tonight will be strong in the music and collaboration themes, as Jesus teaches us that miracles are a collaborative venture. Jesus also teaches us that the solitary journey to God fails because it is of joining and connecting.David emphasizes the importance of understanding that our union is in our minds and that we share the same mind with God. Jesus teaches us that our earthly conditions differ from the kingdom of heaven and that we long for a sense of connection, relaxation, ease, flow, and harmony. This longing is our natural condition, and Jesus tells us we long for these things because it is how we were created.Competition can hinder our connection and unity. Jesus encourages us to come together without the pressure of productivity or trying to forge a desired outcome. Instead, we should come together like in jam sessions where everyone plays their part, letting the music come through naturally without any sense of trying to direct or control it personally.Recorded on the morning of July 14, 2024, at the Living Miracles Monastery in Utah, USA

Session 3 - "Awakening Across Generations: The Spiritual Movement of the 1970s" - Movie Night with David HoffmeisterThe movie tells the story of a counterculture movement in the 1970s that became American history's most significant spiritual awakening. The movement was driven by disillusionment with the Vietnam War and the rise of hippies and drug users seeking meaning in life. Singers like Janis Joplin and The Grateful Dead also emerged as part of this movement.The movie follows a young preacher who meets a traditional pastor. This meeting is orchestrated to expand consciousness and let go of the past. The traditional generation meets the new generation, but Jesus is behind the meeting.The movie explores the spiritual journey of a young man from the Midwest who moves west after leaving his father behind. He searches for meaning and finds solace in his story. The movie highlights the difficulty people face in spiritual awakening due to their upbringing and the Christian language.People have faced resistance to A Course in Miracles, particularly those raised with a Christianity based on sin, penance, and sacrifice. Many people have turned off Jesus for fear of him, but the movie provides a chance to see the potential for spiritual awakening.Recorded July 13, Evening 2024, at Living Miracles Monastery, Utah, USA

Session 1 - "Embracing Divine Trust: A Journey from Dreams to Awakening" 🌟 Strawberry Fields Festival 2024 with David Hoffmeister and Jason WarwickThe opening session of the Strawberry Fields Festival 2024 starts and ends with three songs from the RISE band. David and Jason did the welcoming talk, and David felt the synchronicity with the day's lesson, which emphasizes the importance of placing the future in God's hands, a concept that requires enormous trust. This trust is crucial as we have been conditioned to learn the past and plan the future, often leading to ambition and a focus on education and jobs. Trust is the foundation of a teacher of God and allows us to relax and feel divine ease.David and Jason welcome all participants to their little experience of paradise. They first came out in 2009 and started hosting celebrations and festivals in this rural canyon. One of Eric's songs, "Let Life Unfold," reminds us to let life unfold by allowing our experiences in this world to be given to us. The prayer, "Holy Spirit, decide for God for me," encourages us to let the Holy Spirit paint a picture of our lives, letting the light beams shine through and light up the dream.Jesus tells us to go from nightmares to waking, with a transition between happy dreams and gentle waking. This process helps us to feel softer and gentler, making the struggle and challenge easier.If you want to know more about David Hoffmeister and Living Miracles events, here is more information: https://circle.livingmiraclescenter.org/events.Recorded, July 13, 2024, at Living Miracles Monastery, Utah, USA

"From Illusion to Reality: The Mind's Creative Power" - A Tribe of Christ Movie Commentary by David HoffmeisterIn this exploration of consciousness and perception, David delves into Jesus' teachings and the concept of manifesting. We discover that our minds hold immense power beyond mere brain function. By shifting from wrong-mindedness to right-mindedness, forgiving, and recognizing our creative potential, we can move from illusion to a more authentic reality. Love, light, and holistic perception guide our journey toward awakening.Jesus teaches us that we are not victims of anything we perceive in the world because we made it up with the power of our minds. By coming to a pristine state of mind of non-judgment, we can look upon the happy dream or the real world.To participate online in a Tribe of Christ Movie Workshop with David Hoffmeister, join our online community: https://programs.the-christ.net/products/communities/tribe-of-christIf you want to know more about David Hoffmeister and Living Miracles events, here is more information: https://circle.livingmiraclescenter.org/events.Recorded, June 29, 2024, at La Casa Quantico, Chapala, Mexico.

In Purpose there are no possessions, no ownership, and nothing to protect or defend. In Purpose there is a feeling of timelessness. In Purpose there are no goals in form and no expectations or agendas. In Purpose nothing is clung to, organized, or planned. All things are welcomed in the gentle Gaze of forgiveness. Everything is included in mind and nothing is seen as separate or apart. All things work together for good for there is no attempt to judge or divide what is obviously whole and complete. Certainty of Purpose yields certainty. And contentment comes at last to a mind that is Still an instant. Nothing else could ever be.

"Forgiveness and Awakening:  Embracing the Holy Instant" - Movie Commentary by David HoffmeisterThe Saturday Movie Workshop presents a fantastic film that opens us to the Holy Instant and God's love through relationships. It uses the metaphor of interpersonal relationships and the Holy Spirit to help us understand the truth of Life and the importance of relationships.The film uses the symbol of interpersonal relationships to take us beyond the personal perception of things and toward the vast perspective of the Holy Spirit. Right-minded seeing, which is the residence of the Holy Spirit, can only see love. When giving ourselves over to spiritual awakening, we want the perspective of the Holy Spirit, which is what forgiveness is. Jesus does not see error, and we must raise our minds to the light and cleanse our minds of erroneous ego beliefs so that we can see with the vision of Christ and the light of truth. We need the Holy Spirit and Jesus to help us separate the true from the false because human perception combines right-minded and wrong-minded perceptions.To participate online in a Tribe of Christ Movie Workshop with David Hoffmeister, join our online community: https://programs.the-christ.net/products/communities/tribe-of-christIf you want to know more about David Hoffmeister and Living Miracles events, here is more information: https://circle.livingmiraclescenter.org/events.Recorded, June 15, 2024, at La Casa Quantico, Chapala, Mexico.

“Beyond Perception: A Journey to True Awakening” A Tribe of Christ Movie Commentary by David HoffmeisterDavid is excited to present a new classic movie, which has won many awards. The movie highlights the importance of unlearning the perceptual world and the five senses present with it. The world is a linear nightmare that has been accepted as real, and our attempts to establish an identity and make-believe body personality are not valid. Jesus teaches that we come without a self and make one as we go along, taking on roles such as mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, and parents.The movie touches on many deep themes, such as suicide, death, memory, opportunity, autonomy, possession, ownership, control, jealousy, commitment, unlearning, discovering purpose, curiosity, independence, repression, pleasure, pain, hedonism, money, sex, poverty, abundance, philosophy, socialism, and forgiveness. With the Holy Spirit's help, we can empty our minds of false concepts, beliefs, and emotions, leading to a more fulfilling life.David also discusses ACIM Lesson 153, "In my defenselessness, my safety lies," which emphasizes the importance of staying with Jesus in the Spirit and letting go of the falsity of the ego. David hopes this movie will help address these daily urges, desires, and distractions and bring the mind back to forgiveness. Hopefully, this movie will be the last one we ever need, as it touches something profound and essential inside.To participate online in a Tribe of Christ Movie Workshop with David Hoffmeister, join our online community: https://programs.the-christ.net/products/communities/tribe-of-christIf you want to know more about David Hoffmeister and Living Miracles events, here is more information: https://circle.livingmiraclescenter.org/events.Recorded, June 1, 2024, at La Casa Quantico, Chapala, Mexico.

"Awakening from the Dream: Embracing Atonement and the Illusion of Time" - A Tribe of Christ Movieworshop Commentary by David Hoffmeister The workbook lesson of the day, lesson 139, on accepting atonement for ourselves, is synchronized with this movie workshop, which shows the end of choice.Jesus's teachings about perception 2,000 years ago emphasize the importance of distorted perception. When our minds are asleep and when we dream of exile from God, our perception is distorted. This distorted perception leads to delusions, distortions, and fantasies, which are fiction and unreal. The defining characteristic of linear time and space is their unrealness.The ego, a tricky puff of nothingness, makes up illusions and dreams, covering itself in the unconscious mind. This complex world of time and space is temporary, constantly shifting and changing. The first change experienced was the fall from grace, as there is no such thing as change in heaven. Jesus tells us that as we move toward the light in our spiritual awakening, we still experience fear associated with every change. This fear and terror often arise when we move towards the light beneath the darkness. Jesus emphasizes that we cannot judge our advances from our retreats; we must move toward the light.To participate online in a Tribe of Christ Movie Workshop with David Hoffmeister, join our online community: https://programs.the-christ.net/products/communities/tribe-of-christIf you want to know more about David Hoffmeister and Living Miracles events, here is more information: https://circle.livingmiraclescenter.org/events.Recorded, May 18, 2024, at La Casa Quantico, Chapala, Mexico.

“The Illusion of Time: Unraveling Ego, Guilt, and Unconditional Love” -  David Hoffmeister in a Tribe of Christ Movie Commentary.Today’s movie talk invites us to dissolve past attachments and judgments, which is a common human experience marked by guilt, fear, and pain. Undoing Special Relationships and Clearing Away the Cobwebs of the Past. For years, films have guided us toward enlightenment, emphasizing the importance of the present—the closest thing to eternity. Mystics and sages, like Ram Dass and Eckhart Tolle, urge us to live in the now, the gateway to eternity. Yet, staying present is challenging; our minds wander to the past or future, which are merely distractions from the now. Jesus taught that the past is over and the future is imagined, both defenses against the present. We must break free from this cycle, recognizing that the past is not our current reality. The journey is inward, to embrace and love the present moment.To participate online in a Tribe of Christ Movie Workshop with David Hoffmeister, join our online community: https://programs.the-christ.net/products/communities/tribe-of-christIf you want to know more about David Hoffmeister and Living Miracles events, here is more information: https://circle.livingmiraclescenter.org/events.Recorded, May 4, 2024, at La Casa Quantico, Chapala, Mexico.

Awakening to Spirit: Embracing Eternity Beyond the Ego’s RealmThe movie workshop addresses the authority problem, which refers to believing in a world separate from the Spirit. This belief can lead to death, sickness, suffering, and pain, as well as ego rebellion. Jesus' teachings emphasize that we are guilty in time and guiltless in eternity. The movie workshop also highlights the importance of understanding oneself in the environment in which we were created, namely the Spirit. The cosmos and world are the ego's playing field, with our schedule like a football game. Moving closer to pure nonjudgment makes us feel like our life is not ours. We are birthed in God, and we value the images of time and space less. As we forgive, we grow deeper into forgiveness and burst into laughter, resulting from inner joy and innocence. This journey toward spiritual awakening can be long and challenging, but the reward is beyond everything we can imagine.To participate online in a Tribe of Christ Movie Workshop with David Hoffmeister, join our online community: https://programs.the-christ.net/products/communities/tribe-of-christIf you want to know more about David Hoffmeister and Living Miracles events, here is more information: https://circle.livingmiraclescenter.org/events.Recorded, April 20, 2024, at La Casa Quantico, Chapala, Mexico.

"The Divine Script: Exploring Destiny Through Cinema" - A Tribe of Christ Movie Workshop with David HoffmeisterToday's movie journey delves deeply into the metaphysical realm, intertwining comedy with the profound exploration of destiny. As we embark on this cinematic voyage, we're invited to ponder the intricate tapestry of existence, where destiny guides our ultimate purpose: knowing God and recognizing our divine identity.In David's narrative, destiny transcends the limitations of time and space, echoing teachings found in spiritual texts such as Workbook Lesson 158. The Holy Spirit leads us on a journey of self-discovery, unraveling the mysteries of destiny. Drawing parallels to cinematic works like "Family Man," the film explores the notion of parallel universes and the multiverse, where Jesus orchestrates an array of potential lifetime scenarios.These scenarios, unfolding simultaneously, challenge conventional perceptions of time and offer a glimpse into the boundless nature of existence. Through the cinematic medium, we are reminded that the true purpose of time is to lead us to the realization that time itself is an illusion. As we immerse ourselves in this metaphysical odyssey, guided by the wisdom of the Holy Spirit, we are beckoned to awaken to the eternal present moment, where destiny unfolds in harmony with the divine plan.To participate online in a Tribe of Christ Movie Workshop with David Hoffmeister, join our online community: https://programs.the-christ.net/products/communities/tribe-of-christIf you want to know more about David Hoffmeister and Living Miracles events, here is more information: https://circle.livingmiraclescenter.org/events.Recorded, April 9, 2024, at La Casa Quantico, Chapala, Mexico.

"Quantum Love and the Power of Transformation"—Easter Retreat's third Final Session with David, Lisa, Kirsten, Jason, and Erik.David and his guests discuss forgiveness as a miracle, transforming us into newness and aliveness. This newness is present in our hearts, as the past is gone, making us feel present and alive, and that we are joined in this holy instant to be used and share the good news of this transformation. They recall their childhood experiences of Easter, where they were lost in something, but today, they realize the power of the resurrection and the opportunity to experience this transformation.They also discuss unconditional love, which is not limited to the ego boxes but rather expansive love that cannot be squeezed into these boxes. Forgiveness is about letting go of the past and experiencing purity and innocence. Quantum love, a theme song in their community, is another example of unconditional love.Quantum love is a mysterious field of energy that connects everything in the universe, unlike the traditional definitions of love. Quantum physicists were afraid to publish their findings because they couldn't understand them. Einstein, for example, was scared of the quantum field, calling it "spooky action at a distance."The Jesus: A Gospel of Love Easter Retreat, held from March 29-31, was a transformative three-day in-person event at La Casa de Milagros in Chapala, Mexico. During this retreat, David Hoffmeister unveiled the true essence of Jesus as a symbol of pure love through enlightening talks, parables, Q&As, a movie shared with profound commentary, and inspiring live music. To participate online in a Tribe of Christ Movie Workshop with David Hoffmeister, join our online community: https://programs.the-christ.net/products/communities/tribe-of-christIf you want to know more about David Hoffmeister and Living Miracles events, here is more information: https://circle.livingmiraclescenter.org/events.Recorded, March 31, 2024, at La Casa de Milagros, Chapala, Mexico.

David and Urpi share what is the Purpose of releasing the world in experience. Speaking from hearts joined and using examples of symbols of the world, the experience emerges. Using movies, songs, and a Netflix series of episodes called “3 body problem” they talk about the dismantling of faulty perception, false identity, and release of the past. The fear of the ego has already been replaced by the freedom of Divine Mind. Our Identity is in Christ and our Creator. Only Love is Real.

Embracing the Miracle of Unconditional Love and Resurrection - Easter Retreat 2nd Morning Session with David, Lisa, Urpi, and Erik.Jesus, a celestial being, appeared in a human-like apparition after the crucifixion. He made 22 more appearances after his death, teaching the same teachings in an angelic or resurrected body. On Easter Saturday, Jesus body disappeared, symbolizing his oneness with God. The resurrection is the resurrection of the mind, and once the mind recognizes itself as one with the mind of God, the Father and Son are one in pure spirit beyond the world.Jesus lived a fearless life because he was in divine love. Even during the crucifixion, he followed the Holy Spirit and forgave the world without guilt. This is similar to some great yogis and masters from India who walk with their bare feet on hot coals. Jesus had transcended guilt and could still speak from the cross, saying, "Forgive them, for they know not what they do." He knew that even the people weren't real because God was spirit, and he was forgiving the projections of the world.The resurrection experiences, or miracles, are seen as a way to heal the mind and overcome the temptations and trials every human being faces. The body can have symptoms that are a projection of the ego, but the body is neutral. Jesus had no shadows left in his mind and took no shadows of the world seriously. He could say with the authority of God, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. Follow me."The Jesus: A Gospel of Love Easter Retreat, held from March 29-31, was a transformative three-day in-person event at La Casa de Milagros in Chapala, Mexico. During this retreat, David Hoffmeister unveiled the true essence of Jesus as a symbol of pure love through enlightening talks, parables, Q&As, a movie shared with profound commentary, and inspiring live music. To participate online in a Tribe of Christ Movie Workshop with David Hoffmeister, join our online community: https://programs.the-christ.net/products/communities/tribe-of-christIf you want to know more about David Hoffmeister and Living Miracles events, here is more information: https://circle.livingmiraclescenter.org/events.Recorded, March 31, 2024, at La Casa de Milagros, Chapala, Mexico.

Crossing Dimensions of Joy: Reflection on Time, Salvation, and the Path of Atonement with David Hoffmeister.In this first morning session of the Jesus: A Gospel of Love Easter Retreat, David reflects on Easter, the day Jesus was crucified, and the significance of the cross in Christian culture. Jesus emphasized the vertical and horizontal crossings, stating that the vertical represents alignment with Jesus and the Holy Spirit, and the horizontal represents the earth plane or linear time plane. The present moment is inspired by the vertical, while the past and future are defined by the horizontal.Jesus underscores the transformative power of joy, not as a distant reward but as a catalyst for immediate liberation. This enduring joy is possible and within our reach through the resurrection. He affirms that we can directly connect with God and are called to be miracle workers and teachers of God, collapsing time and shortening the horizontal bar on the cross.Practicing miracles helps us return to the center, where we and the Father are one, and the present moment extends into eternity. Saints and mystics have discussed the concept of the cross as a symbol of the ultimate goal of salvation.The Jesus: A Gospel of Love Easter Retreat, held from March 29-31, was a transformative three-day in-person event at La Casa de Milagros in Chapala, Mexico. During this retreat, David Hoffmeister unveiled the true essence of Jesus as a symbol of pure love through enlightening talks, parables, Q&As, a movie shared with profound commentary, and inspiring live music. To participate online in a Tribe of Christ Movie Workshop with David Hoffmeister, join our online community: https://programs.the-christ.net/products/communities/tribe-of-christIf you want to know more about David Hoffmeister and Living Miracles events, here is more information: https://circle.livingmiraclescenter.org/events.Recorded, March 30, 2024, at La Casa de Milagros, Chapala, Mexico.

“Reflections on Judgment and Oneness: The Journey of Clavius and the Teachings of Jesus” Easter Retreat Movie Workshop with David Hoffmeister.The human condition is a projection of our preferences; when our preferences are met, we seem happy. However, when our preferences are not met, we have bad days. Jesus teaches us to let go of judgment, which appears to keep order in our perceived life. The ego believes that without judgment, all will be chaos, but Jesus teaches us that without judgment, all is love.He also teaches us that there is only one God and only one love. One God, mind, heart, and spirit. Enlightenment is just the awareness of pure oneness with no opposite. In A Course in Miracles, Jesus emphasizes the importance of forgiveness and that the crucifixion is an extreme teaching example for awakening. What is that extreme example for? The nothingness of the body and the allness of the spirit. That is the only lesson required for awakening.The Jesus: A Gospel of Love Easter Retreat, March 29-31, was a three-day in-person retreat at La Casa de Milagros in Chapala, Mexico. In this retreat, David revealed the true nature of Jesus as a symbol of pure love using enlightenment talks and parables, Q&As, a movie shared with profound commentary, and inspiring live music.To participate online in a Tribe of Christ Movie Workshop with David Hoffmeister, join our online community: https://programs.the-christ.net/products/communities/tribe-of-christIf you want to know more about David Hoffmeister and Living Miracles events, here is more information: https://circle.livingmiraclescenter.org/events.Recorded, March 29, 2024, at La Casa de Milagros, Chapala, Mexico.

"The Illusion of Unconscious Guilt: Exploring Forgiveness and Redemption" Movie Workshop Commentary with David HoffmeisterIn this movie workshop, David discusses the concept of unconscious guilt and fear, which are deeply ingrained in the mind. Deep desires in the subconscious mind allow the ego to create a world of illusions and false evidence. This unconscious guilt can lead to blame, condemnation, and fault. Jesus emphasizes the importance of forgiveness, acceptance of atonement, and the impossibility of the ego's belief in separation. Jesus warns us that the world is a battle of masks, and to find peace, one must come above the battleground. This perspective sees the mind as One that cannot attack itself; then, the entire projected world is a hallucination of the belief in the attack. You have to believe in an attack before you can perceive it. "If you spot it, you got it." This is a cute way to remember that you perceive it if you believe it. To participate online in a Tribe of Christ Movie Workshop with David Hoffmeister, join our online community: https://programs.the-christ.net/products/communities/tribe-of-christIf you want to know more about David Hoffmeister and Living Miracles events, here is more information: https://circle.livingmiraclescenter.org/events.Recorded, March 23, 2024, in Casa Quantico, Chapala, Mexico.

Beyond the Veil:  Exploring Love and Relationships - A Tribe of Christ Movie Workshop with David HoffmeisterIn this talk, David Hoffmeister draws on Jesus’ teachings to illuminate the true nature of our existence. He emphasizes that we are not separate from our Creator but one Spirit, Christ. The movie commentary takes us into an experience of reality much beyond what we would call the everyday human experience. The real love of God is so far beyond human experience that we have only received glimmers, and the prayer remains: "Bring me a higher love." The movie commentary takes us beyond our limited definitions of love and relationship. It lifts us higher into a sense of the holy relationship: the connection with the divine and the holy instant. David is a mastermind guiding us toward a deeper understanding of love and relationships.To participate online in a Tribe of Christ Movie Workshop with David Hoffmeister, join our online community: https://programs.the-christ.net/products/communities/tribe-of-christIf you want to know more about David Hoffmeister and Living Miracles events, here is more information: https://circle.livingmiraclescenter.org/events.Recorded, March 9, 2024, in Casa Quantico, Chapala, Mexico.