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Subject: Quit Letting Your Beliefs Deny You Happiness | 030726 | Earl Purdy

March 7, 2026

Hello Mighty Companion,

What if the answer to your prayers depends on the ideas you are choosing to believe?

Most of us think prayer is about asking for something we do not yet have—relief, change, improvement, or a better outcome. But A Course in Miracles suggests something far more subtle may be happening. The beliefs we hold quietly shape what we are able to recognize as the answer.

In this week’s teaching, “How to Change Your Mindset and Attract What You Deserve | ACIM Text Ch.9 Sec.2 | Earl Purdy,” we move into Part 3 of our exploration of The Answer to Prayer.

This week the teaching turns toward the structure of belief itself. The Course states it very simply:

“To believe is to accept and side with.”

That single sentence changes how we understand both belief and prayer. Belief is not just a passing thought. It is the idea you are choosing to support in your mind. Each time you accept an idea as true—about yourself, about others, or about what is possible—you are siding with it.

The paragraph we explore this week goes even further. The Course explains that what you do not believe, you do not appreciate, and what you do not value gradually disappears from your awareness. In other words, the ideas you support determine what you notice, what you value, and ultimately what you experience.

When you begin to see belief this way, prayer stops being something you do occasionally and becomes something you are doing constantly through the ideas you accept and reinforce in your own mind.

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How to Change Your Mindset and Attract What You Deserve | ACIM Text Ch.9 Sec.2 | Earl Purdy

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Finding the Thought Beneath the Problem

Most of us try to solve problems by changing the situation. But A Course in Miracles teaches that the real cause of our distress is usually a thought we are believing about the situation.

Instead of asking, “How do I fix this?” try asking a deeper question: What thought am I believing that makes this feel painful?

When the underlying belief is seen, the entire experience can begin to shift.

This is the purpose of Clarity Sessions. We look together at the thoughts shaping your experience and gently uncover the belief beneath the problem. When the root thought becomes visible, fear loosens and a new way of seeing becomes possible.

With over 50 years of studying and living A Course in Miracles, I help students move beyond analyzing their circumstances and begin recognizing the beliefs that create them.

If you are ready to look beneath the surface of your experience and discover what is truly asking for healing, I would be honored to walk with you.

Here are ways we can keep growing together:

Thank you for walking this journey with me.

Every Belief Is a Vote. Your Life Reflects Your Thoughts.

Most people believe their lives are shaped by circumstances. They assume their happiness depends on what happens, what others do, or whether situations unfold the way they want.

But what if that isn’t actually how our lives are shaped?

Take a moment and look at your life honestly. What if the experiences you are having right now are not random, but reflections of the ideas you have been siding with?

A Course in Miracles puts it very simply in ACIM Text, T-9.II.9, “The Answer to Prayer”: “To believe is to accept and side with.”

This means belief is not just something you think. It is the idea you support with your mind. Every belief you hold is like casting a vote.

The Votes Your Mind Is Casting

When you believe an idea, you are siding with it. You are supporting it and reinforcing it. Over time, enough votes in one direction begin shaping how you experience your life.

Your relationships, your sense of peace, your expectations about money, health, and success often reflect the ideas you have been consistently siding with.

If you want to understand your beliefs more clearly, try reversing the process.

Choose an area of your life that currently feels uncomfortable. Something that causes frustration, stress, or disappointment. Then ask yourself a simple but revealing question:

What must I believe for this situation to exist the way it does?

✨ Cosmic Crossroads: Reflection, Realignment, and Forward Motion

The astrological landscape this week reflects a gradual shift from deep reflection toward renewed movement. After the emotional intensity stirred by the recent eclipse season, the energy now invites us to integrate what has been revealed and begin acting on it with greater clarity.

One of the most important shifts occurs on March 10, when Jupiter stations direct in Cancer after several months of retrograde motion. Jupiter’s forward movement often signals renewed growth and momentum, particularly in areas related to emotional security, home life, and how we nurture ourselves and others. What has been quietly developing beneath the surface may now begin to unfold more visibly.

Early in the week, a rare alignment between Venus, Saturn, and Neptune encourages us to bring our ideals into practical form. Dreams and inspiration gain strength when supported by commitment and structure, making this a powerful time to begin grounding long-held visions into real-world action.

At the same time, Mercury remains retrograde in Pisces, reminding us that clarity still develops through reflection. Let's avoid rushed decisions or careless communication. Take time to review details, listen carefully, and express yourself thoughtfully. When approached with patience, this period can reveal subtle insights that help align our actions with deeper wisdom.

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Subject: Quit Letting Your Beliefs Deny You Happiness | 030726 | Earl Purdy

Finding the Thought Beneath the Problem

Every Belief Is a Vote. Your Life Reflects Your Thoughts.Most people believe their lives are shaped by circumstances. They assume their happiness depends on what happens, what others do, or whether situations unfold the way they want.

✨ Cosmic Crossroads: Reflection, Realignment, and Forward Motion

Come join me in person.Every Sunday | 1:00 p.m. MST

Stay Connected: Hundreds of Hours of Teachings Available Now

Every Belief Is a Vote. Your Life Reflects Your Thoughts.

Most people believe their lives are shaped by circumstances. They assume their happiness depends on what happens, what others do, or whether situations unfold the way they want.

Come join me in person.
Every Sunday | 1:00 p.m. MST

Stay Connected:
Hundreds of Hours of Teachings Available Now