The Season of Surrender - A Course in Miracles Insights

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Subject: The Season of Surrender - A Course in Miracles Insights - Updates 12/05/25

December 5, 2025

Hello, My Mighty Companion,

Lately we have been walking through lessons that come back to one simple truth: letting go and letting God. We have been learning that surrender is not about giving up. It is about giving over. Every time we stop trying to fix, control, or protect ourselves, we make room for Spirit to do what we cannot do by ourselves.

This week’s lesson takes that idea even deeper. A Course in Miracles Lesson 135 says, “If I defend myself, I am attacked.” What that really means is that the more I try to protect myself, the more I convince myself that I am in danger. Real safety comes from trusting that Love has me covered. Surrender is strength because it puts my peace back where it belongs, in God’s hands, not mine.

As we move into this holiday season, this is the perfect time to live that truth. Whether it is family gatherings, travel, work, or quiet moments that bring up emotion, this is the season to surrender. You do not have to fight for peace. You only need to stop defending against it.

If you’re looking for deeper support, the Mighty Companions Miracle Community is a space for those walking this path together. Members receive a weekly Study Guide Journal, the ACIM Language of Love Glossary, access to unlisted YouTube playlists, and invitations to members-only workshops. You can join now with a $97 Lifetime Membership — this one-time rate is available through the end of the year, after which membership will shift to a monthly subscription.

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The featured video for this past week was:

How to Overcome Defensiveness: Allow Miracles to Replace Fear | ACIM Lesson 135

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Give the Gift of Clarity This Season

As we come to the end of the year, this is the moment to pause and see what life has been showing us. Every challenge, every pattern, every moment of growth carries guidance if we are willing to look. When we take time to get clear now, we walk into the new year lighter, stronger, and more open to peace.

2026 is going to be a doozy. Not in a negative way, but in a wake-up way. It will be a year that stirs things up so we can see where we still hold fear, control, or resistance. The more willing we are to release old defenses now, the smoother that transition will be. This is Spirit’s way of getting us ready for a higher level of trust, so we can meet what’s coming with clarity instead of confusion.

The year ahead will ask for greater awareness and a deeper willingness to stay centered in love. That is not something to fear; it is something to prepare for. This is the time to clear old thoughts, release defenses, and step into a higher level of trust.

If you have been thinking about scheduling a personal session, now is the time. And this season, consider giving that same opportunity to someone you love. A clarity session or an astrology and numerology reading can be a meaningful and healing gift — one that brings peace instead of pressure, and understanding instead of more stuff.

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Thank you for walking this journey with me.

How to Feel Safe Without Defensiveness and Finally Heal

Most people spend their lives on guard, waiting for the next thing to go wrong. We call it being prepared, but it is really being afraid. A Course in Miracles Lesson 135 says, “If I defend myself, I am attacked.” This teaching shows us how to stop defending and start trusting the part of us that already knows we are safe.

Defensiveness Is Fear Pretending to Be Strength

When you feel defensive, that is not strength. It is fear dressed up as control. The ego calls that protection, but it is really panic.

Every time we defend, we reinforce fear. Spirit says, “Your safety is guaranteed.” The ego says, “Your safety is up to you.” That is the split we live in, faith or fear.

Act from the truth that your safety is guaranteed. When you do, you start to experience real strength, not the kind that clenches, but the kind that rests.

The Body Is Not Your Armor

The body was never meant to be a weapon. It is neutral and it follows the mind. When the mind is afraid, the body tightens and gets sick. When the mind is peaceful, the body relaxes and heals.

I learned that firsthand. After surgery, I noticed how much faster my body healed when I stayed peaceful. The moment I slipped into worry or resentment, the tension came back. The body listens to what the mind believes.

Spirit uses the body for communication, not defense. When we use the body to join, to smile, to listen, to love, it becomes light and effortless. That is what healing looks like.

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🌕 Astrological Insight: Moving from Mind to Meaning

The week opens under the energy of the Full Moon in Gemini on December 4. Gemini brings awareness through communication, so this lunation can shine light on the stories we’ve been telling — about ourselves, our relationships, and what we think is possible. If emotions rise or conversations reveal something unexpected, it’s simply the mind clearing space for truth. Let what comes up show you what no longer needs defending.

By December 6, Mercury, Jupiter, and Saturn form a supportive pattern across water signs, inviting emotional understanding and intuitive clarity. This is a good time to pause and listen to your inner guidance before making big decisions. Understanding comes from stillness more than analysis. Let your feelings teach you what your intellect cannot.

Mars enters Sagittarius on December 7, stirring a new sense of direction and movement. Mars here encourages us to act from inspiration instead of reaction. Choose actions that expand your faith and your joy rather than feeding old struggles. This is an excellent time to take one guided step toward what truly feels alive in you.

Finally, on December 10, Neptune stations direct in the last degree of Pisces. This marks the end of a long inward cycle and a return to spiritual clarity. If things have felt unclear or uncertain, this shift can bring a subtle sense of vision returning. Trust what begins to make sense without forcing it. Clarity is gentle — it comes when the mind is quiet enough to listen.

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