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Hope Johnson's Wisdom Dialogues

Hope Johnson's Wisdom Dialogues

By: Hope Johnson
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An exploration of what causes the perception of separation and how to undo its cause. Hope "listens" energetically for what the participants are ready and willing to hear and she articulates that wisdom to the group in a casual, conversational style.Hope teaches no particular philosophy or conceptual system. She shares timeless wisdom and encourages the mind to resolve the conceptual world and restore sanity. To learn more about Hope and her offerings, visit https://HopeJohnson.org.© 2025 Hope Johnson's Wisdom Dialogues Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Spirituality
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  • Camping: Where my hair became a scarf and my ego became a stand-up routine | Wisdom Dialogues @ Sedona | October 6, 2025
    Oct 7 2025

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    🏕 Cold Campsite, Matted Mane, and Miracles in Motion

    A cold campsite, a matted mane, and a mind full of one-liners—perfect conditions to practice what we say we believe.

    We open with a simple invitation: stop waiting for perfect feelings before choosing peace. Instead, learn how to notice thoughts as they parade by, let your nervous system relax, and choose union—right in the middle of anger, dread, or a very stubborn knot.

    We dig into the difference between the ego’s first, loud answer and the Holy Spirit’s quieter second voice. Inspiration isn’t bargain-based; it’s not held hostage by outcomes. You’ll hear how “I’ll never camp again” became a joke, how obligation can be used rather than obeyed, and why “I don’t have access because I’m upset” is the trap that keeps upset in charge.

    We get candid about physical pain too—naming it as fear made sensory, using permission slips without shame, and catching the if-then thoughts—like “If this pain stays, I can’t go on”—that silently manufacture suffering.

    The method is direct: feel deeper, label less, and withdraw belief from the story that your state depends on circumstances.

    Relationships turn into a living lab. We unpack manipulation loops, the guilt of saying no, and how to set a warm boundary without casting anyone as a villain. Coherence becomes the compass: step toward what reflects love, step back from what doesn’t, keep your heart open either way.

    Along the way, we talk Yoga Nidra, relaxing the nervous system, and the art of living in low gear—a steady watchfulness that catches tiny mental habits before they snowball into bad days.

    If you’re ready to stop negotiating with reality and start practicing peace in real time—dishes, dreadlocks, neck pain, and all—press play.

    If it resonates, subscribe, leave a review, and share this with a friend who’s ready to drop the if-then thoughts and choose union now. 🌞

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    2 hrs and 9 mins
  • A Course In Miracles Deep Dive, Chapter 2, Section XI, Paragraphs 19 to 21 | Superego, Magic, and Mercy | October 1, 2025
    Oct 6 2025

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    💫 From Bedlam to the Miracle Level 💫

    Ever notice how that inner punisher speaks with such authority—yet leaves you small, tense, and afraid? In this Deep Dive, we unpack why that “voice of truth” isn’t you at all.

    Through the lens of A Course in Miracles, we revisit Freud’s id–ego–superego model and flip the hierarchy: the deepest layer of mind isn’t animal instinct or chaos—it’s the miracle level—the quiet, unwavering memory of Love that was never lost.

    When miracles are confused with magic, we chase symptoms in form and miss the cause in mind. Here, we untangle the two—so relief becomes practical and immediate.

    You’ll see how Freud’s logic—civilization as compromise, psyche as battleground—makes discontent inevitable. Then we offer a new map: anxiety isn’t a cause, it’s an effect of believing in separation. Treating effects keeps you looping; correcting cause frees you now.

    Expect grounded clarity and tools you can use right away:
    ✨ How to tell the counterfeit voice (harsh, urgent, shaming) from the Holy Spirit’s (quiet, kind, certain).
    ✨ How to redirect destructive “instincts” back into creative extension.
    ✨ How to use everyday forms—medicine, exercise, routines—without turning them into salvation.
    ✨ How to pause when the mind piles on analysis and simply ask, Would Love speak this way?

    By the end, the mind’s bedlam gives way to order.
    You reclaim authorship of your attention, recognizing that even the power behind every miscreation was always your creative power—ready to return to Love.

    If this conversation helps you hear the gentler voice within, share it with a friend, subscribe for future Deep Dives, and leave a review so others can find the way back to peace. 🕊️

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    2 hrs
  • You’re Not Asleep—You’re Just Pretending | Wisdom Dialogues @ Sedona | September 29, 2025
    Oct 2 2025

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    What if you’re not inching toward awakening—you’re already awake, and every messy scene is just a mirror asking for love? We dive into the mechanics of projection, the instant where cause returns to the mind, and the surprising freedom that comes when defenselessness replaces control. From family dynamics with “the drunk uncle” to the heat around sex, food, and parenting, we explore how to meet triggers without bracing, how boundaries can rise from peace instead of fear, and how forgiveness can do more than soothe—it can collapse time.

    We get practical fast. A listener asks how to end a painful family pattern, and we unpack why leaving a situation only helps when inspired, not when powered by avoidance. Alcohol, “pervy energy,” and even diet myths lose their grip as we reframe behavior as either love or a call for love. You’ll hear how to flip the script from “they made me feel” to “I felt, so I saw,” practice laughter as yoga for the nervous system, and use simple, clear language to take space without punishment. We also look at how identity filters—guilt, shame, superiority—color every scene and how to swap them for a lens that sees innocence first.

    ACIM threads run through it all: seeing versus perceiving, miracle impulse versus ego control, and the radical idea that no one can miscreate—only love has real effects. That’s not a slogan; it’s a working method you can test in the wild: clinics, kitchens, cars, or dark alleys. The result is a portable peace that doesn’t wait for perfect circumstances. Join us for stories, tools, and a fresh stance that makes everyday life lighter, funnier, and far more honest.

    If this conversation helps, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so others can find it. Then tell us: which belief are you ready to drop today?

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    2 hrs and 2 mins
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