My Writing Prompt of the day was: Return. And it took me straight to a book I bought twice.
There was a time I wanted to earn enough money so that I could afford to buy A Course in Miracles with my own money.
Coming from a family where I was the first and only reader, buying a book for ₹3500 was not an easy investment.
I Got Scammed The First Time I Bought ACIM
It is expensive. And I got scammed the first time I purchased it.
Yes, scammed.
I placed the order for ACIM on Amazon in 2020. I waited and waited and the book never arrived. I can't clearly remember whether the seller cancelled it or marked it as delivered. It was a prepaid order for ₹3500+.
I called Amazon customer care and they refunded the amount. The seller never responded.
I remained skeptical after that. For a long time, I did not buy it again.
If you have ever been hesitant to invest in a spiritual book because it feels too expensive or too complicated, you are not alone.
Why I Ordered A Course in Miracles Again in 2024
In 2024, I had started making money again. But I had also faced a very traumatic event.
I needed something to hold on to. I was looking for answers — not the logical kind, but the kind that makes your heart feel safe again.
So I placed the order again.
Thankfully, it arrived this time and my joy knew no bounds.
ACIM Is Not An Easy Read — And That's Okay
I read a few pages but I never knew ACIM is such a tough read. I have to read almost each paragraph multiple times to understand it.
I kept it away in a drawer and forgot about it.
Yesterday, I was clearing my drawer and I found the book again. I picked it up and started reading. My interest grew louder.
It's still not an easy read but maybe, I now have more knowledge or more lived experience required to understand its content.
If you are an ACIM beginner, here is what you should know:
ACIM is not a book you finish. It is a course you live. It has 3 parts — Text, Workbook for Students (365 lessons), and Manual for Teachers. You are supposed to read slowly.
The One Lesson I Have Learned So Far: We Were Never Separate From Love And God
We need to return to love, to God... to know and believe we were never separate from God and from love.
That is the gist I have got so far.
For me, reading this book is my attempt to go back to love.
After trauma, after self-doubt, after losing my journaling consistency in 2020 — returning to love feels like returning to myself.
Journal Prompts for You: If Your Word Today is 'Return'
Take your journal and try these today:
What do I need to return to in this season of my life?
What book, habit, or belief keeps calling me back even after I left it?
When did I last feel separate from love? What brought me back?
What are 3 small ways I can return to love today?
You can write just one word, one sentence, or one page. As I always say, your journal doesn't have to make sense to anyone.
I don't know where this ACIM journey will take me. I am only on the first few chapters. But if you are someone who is looking for spiritual healing books after a difficult time, maybe this is your sign to pick up that one book you have been avoiding.
Have you ever read A Course in Miracles? Did you find it difficult too?
Let me know in the comments.
P.S. I journal about these lessons daily. If you want structured prompts for returning to love, self, and gratitude, you can find my 365-day guided journal at store.shilpagoel.com
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FAQ
Is A Course in Miracles difficult to read?
Yes, ACIM is considered a tough read for beginners. Many readers, including me, have to read each paragraph multiple times. It is best to read it slowly, one lesson at a time.
What is the main message of A Course in Miracles?
The core teaching of ACIM is that we need to return to love and understand that we were never separate from God and from love. It teaches forgiveness as a path to inner peace.
How much does ACIM book cost in India?
The original hardcover edition of A Course in Miracles costs around ₹3000-₹4000 in India on Amazon. There are also cheaper paperback and Kindle versions available.
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