A Course in Miracles says something that absolutely stops me in my tracks:

“Where you used to come to weep, you can now come to laugh.”

Sit with that for a moment. The very places that used to bring us to tears can become sources of joy. Not because the situation changes, but because WE change. Because we stop judging.

I think about all the places I used to come to weep. Memories of past relationships. Thoughts of old wounds. Regrets about choices I made. The state of the world. My own perceived failures and shortcomings.  They all left me feeling sad and filled with regret.

Living the teachings of ACIM and embodying them changed all that for many of us.  

As a spiritual counselor for 25 years now, I’m so very grateful for the teachings of A Course in Miracles on this topic.  This is what makes our Counseling Training Program a Quantum experience.  ACIM invites us into a profound and immediate healing – if we’re willing.  Anyone with willingness can have miraculous transformation.  Being able to support others in that journey is the great joy of my life.

Sometimes we’re intensely resistant – I certainly was – and even that can be dissolved – especially when we’re working together in community.

Here’s what happens when we give up judgment – and this is what we witness daily in our Masterful Living community: Those same memories, those same thoughts, those same situations – they transform. Not because you’re denying the pain or pretending it didn’t happen, but because you’re no longer adding the weight of judgment to them.  When we change our mind, the world changes then our perception of everything that went before this moment often changes – and quickly as well.

Without judgment, we can look at your past and say, “Wow, look how far I’ve come.” Without judgment, we can see our mistakes as perfect learning opportunities.

Without judgment, even our deepest pain becomes compost for our growth.

I’m not saying this is easy. I know that it can be excruciatingly hard at times.  It takes practice. LOTS of practice. But when we commit to releasing our judgments, miracles happen.

The tears of regret become tears of gratitude.
The anger becomes understanding.
The fear becomes excitement for what’s possible.

And here’s the best part: When we stop judging, we stop condemning. And when we stop condemning, we become a blessing.

Instead of adding more weeping to the world, we add laughter.

Instead of perpetuating the cycle of pain, we break it with Love.

This is our holy function – to transform every place of weeping into a place of celebration. To show the world that no matter what has happened, no matter how dark it seems, judgment is optional.

Without judgment, only Love remains.

Today, think of one place you consistently come to weep. One memory, one situation, one regret. Now ask yourself: “What if I stopped judging this? What if I could see it through the eyes of Love instead?”

The shift might not happen instantly. But we keep practicing. We don’t give up before the miracle.  And then one day, you’ll find yourself laughing where you used to cry. And that laughter? It heals the world.

No matter how resistant you feel, don’t give up before the miracle, because it really is just a little bit of willingness away.

Would you like to help others transform their tears into laughter? My Quantum Counseling Training Intensive (QCTI) provides the framework and support to make this shift real in your life. Beginning October 31st, you’ll join an 8-day immersive experience where you’ll learn to release judgment and embrace joy – not just for yourself, but as a certified counselor helping others make this transformation. This isn’t about bypassing pain; it’s about moving through it to find the laughter on the other side. You’ll develop the skills to hold sacred space for healing while maintaining the vision of what’s possible. Our Spiritual Counselors have walked this path and are available for free Exploratory Calls to share how my Quantum Counseling Training Intensive can support your journey from weeping to celebration. If you have questions about any of my programs, book your Exploratory Call at powerofloveministry.net/qcti and take the first step toward a life of holy laughter.

Curious if the Quantum Counseling Training Intensive is right for you? Join me for a FREE Q&A on Saturday, October 4 at 3pm Eastern where I’ll answer your questions about the Training Intensive as well as the Quantum Counseling Certification Program and you’ll hear from people who’ve experienced the transformation firsthand. [Register here to join live or get the replay.]

LATEST ACIM PODCAST EPISODE:  Why You Can’t Let Go (And How to Finally Break Free).  In this episode, I share why so many of us spiritual students are getting caught up in anger and resentment about world events, and how it’s dragging us into depression and despair. I dive deep into ACIM Lesson 122, “Forgiveness offers everything I want,” revealing how every single unpleasant thing in our lives stems from holding grievances. Through my recent breakthrough with family resentments, I discovered that holding grudges is really about punishing ourselves – and I’m simply not interested in that anymore.