In this episode of 'Fight the Good Fight Club,' hosts Cynthia and Marcel delve into the importance of being impeccable with one's words, inspired by lesson 152 from A Course in Miracles, 'The Power of Decision is My Own,' and its alignment with Don Miguel Ruiz's 'be impeccable with your words' from The Four Agreements. They explore the interconnections between decision-making, the impact of words, and the deeper emotions and thoughts that inform them. Using a range of personal anecdotes, including references to the film 'Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter,' the hosts underscore the transformative power of forgiveness, love, and self-reflection. They stress the importance of choosing peace over conflict in personal relationships and the journey towards internal happiness and spiritual enlightenment by overcoming hate and negative emotions. The episode is packed with personal revelations, practical advice for cultivating peace and positivity from within, and the significance of words in shaping our reality and relationships.
00:00 Welcome to Fight the Good Fight Club: An Introduction
01:09 Diving Deep into 'The Power of Decision is My Own'
02:10 The Art and Science of Words: A Course in Miracles Meets The Four Agreements
02:52 Impeccable Words and the Power of Decision
04:50 Exploring Emotions, Decisions, and Words Through Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter
07:49 Personal Reflections: From Family Dynamics to Forgiveness
17:36 Navigating Relationships and Emotions in the Time of COVID
26:21 Being Impeccable with Your Words in Relationships
32:33 The Power of Choice: Victim or Victor?
33:22 Embracing Fear and Choosing Happiness
34:09 Personal Values: Humility, Grace, and Being Impeccable
34:34 The Impact of Words and Thoughts on Our Lives
40:08 The Journey to Self-Love and Acceptance
42:38 Being Impeccable with Your Words: A Path to Inner Peace
53:23 Visualizing Forgiveness to Overcome Hatred
56:29 Concluding Thoughts: Impeccability and Forgiveness
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