“Let’s Discuss”
Holy Relationships with Pets and Animals
“Think of the love of animals for their offspring, and the need they feel to protect them. That is because they regard them as part of themselves…” (ACIM, T-4.II.4:1-2)
Thursday, May 25th, 2023
2 pm PDT / 5 pm EDT / 11 pm CET
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Why is it that many Course students express that it’s far easier to apply ACIM practice of feeling love and oneness with their pets than towards humans?
Often our pets can be more profound teachers of the Course than even the most educated Course teachers. And other times, our pets can appear as unrelenting reminders of forgiveness opportunities.
In this live discussion, we will explore:
- When the Course says that “the ark of peace is entered two by two,” can this include a person and their pet?
- How relationships with animals help us on the forgiveness journey.
- How animals extend love, joy and healing into the various dimensions of our lives.
Join our ACIM-focused, lively dialogue amongst a professional pet sitter, a human and pet grief specialist, a Course Horse Whisperer, and animal lovers discussing extraordinary spiritual teachings and forgiveness stories of Course students and their beloved pets and the healings that come with the pet-i-cure!
This is a 90-minute live webinar.
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“No one dismisses something he considers part of himself.” (ACIM, T-4.II.4:3)
Thursday, May 25th, 2023
2 pm PDT / 5 pm EDT / 11 pm CET
(convert the time to your time zone)
Simultaneous Spanish Translation is Available for This Webinar! ¡Webinar con traducción simultánea al español! Haga clic en el botón registrarse para inscribirse en este webinar. Recibirá un correo electrónico en inglés con el enlace que debe usar para el webinar.
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Registration closes at 2:00 pm so register early. The webinar access link is emailed to registrants from Zoom.
This is a 90-minute live webinar. All registrants will receive a recording 24 hours after the event. Closed captions available.
Meet Our Speakers

Cristina Schmalisch, Ph.D., is a Mindfulness Coach and former psychotherapist. She has been a student of A Course in Miracles for over 10 years, and a practitioner of mindfulness and meditation practices, including the practice of non-judgment, for over 20 years. Seven years ago, Cristina and her husband, Matthias, adopted their beloved Wall-E, a Golden Retriever. Wall-E has been a catalyst for the daily practice of Course principles and of true empathy and forgiveness. For more information, go to: www.livingfromthequietcenter.com

As a Grief & Mindfulness Coach, Reiki Master, Spiritual Practitioner, and passionate ACIM student, Cheryl works with groups and individuals to understand and navigate grief and loss. She hosts a monthly Death Cafe in her Canadian hometown of Saugeen Shores and launched a Death Café in Ajijic, Mexico. She also runs a private Facebook group entitled ‘Moment to Moment Living’ where she explores mindfulness and grief through the lens of mindfulness and ACIM.

Barbra A. King developed The Relations Riding method that challenges conventional ways of horse training and speaks on the intimate and touching lessons she learned from horses that can help anybody on their forgiveness journey. She is also the author of Opening to Consciousness with Relationship Riding. Her book is available in digital or print format and can be found via her Facebook Page.

Diane Brook Gusic was a high school English teacher, an astrologer and a numerologist. In 1979 she became a student of ACIM and a student of Dr. Kenneth Wapnick. Diane works with the Foundation for Inner Peace on the Translation Program. Independent of the Foundation, Diane offers ongoing Zoom classes on A Course in Miracles.

Tara Hollander is Chief Product Officer with the Foundation for Inner Peace. She is an experienced house/pet sitter with her husband and has completed over 90 pet sitting assignments in the last 7 years. Prior to working with the Foundation for Inner Peace, Tara was an arts manager with a focus on music, education, mentorship and empowering creativity. She is also a classical pianist who performed internationally as soloist and with her husband, Lorin Hollander.

Tamara Morgan is the daughter of Judith Skutch Whitson and has participated with the Foundation for Inner Peace since its inception, pioneering its special projects and initiatives formally since 1984. Tam met Scribes Drs. Helen Schucman and William Thetford in 1975 and was close to them for the rest of their lives. It was through deep guidance and inner directive that Tam has stepped into her current position as President of the Foundation for Inner Peace.
“The light in one awakens it in all. And when you see it in your brother, you are remembering for everyone.” (ACIM, T-21.I.10:6-7)