The Infinite Way Paperback – Illustrated, January 1, 1947

The following is a review of THE INFINITE WAY for A COURSE IN MIRACLES students. If you are not then it may not be helpful.I consider A COURSE IN MIRACLES to be a continuation of Joel S Goldsmith's THEINFINITE WAY (I am using this as a term for his entire teaching, not just this book). Joel died just months before Helen Schucman began scribing ACIM. I like to think of Joel helping out in some way with A COURSE IN MIRACLES on the other side of the veil. In ACIM, the principles of the Infinite Way are further developed and given depth and sophistication. Of course, this is all my humble opinion.That said, I got this off of facim.org:"Q #783: I notice many similarities between A Course in Miracles and The Infinite Way teachings of Joel S. Goldsmith. Would you please comment on this?A: Because all authentic spiritual teachings are leading in the same direction -- towards an experience of oneness which transcends the false self, the finite ego -- it is very likely that similarities and parallels in content can often be identified between paths. Certainly that can be said for the teachings of Joel S. Goldsmith and A Course in Miracles . Both, for example speak of our real existence as spirit, that the material world is an illusion and the body is merely an idea that expresses what is in the mind, that error or sickness is in the mind and not in the body, and that healing is the result of correcting a false belief in the mind.And yet there are differences. For example, Joel Goldsmith speaks of God as Consciousness expressing itself. The Course, in contrast, speaks of consciousness as "the first split introduced into the mind after the separation" (T.3.IV.2:1) . The Holy Spirit, the Voice for God in the dream according to the Course, is more nearly equivalent to the concept of Consciousness that Goldsmith refers to in his teachings. In addition, Goldsmith speaks of God as the life, mind, body, and substance of individual being, and of the body as existing as the idea of God. And therefore, we will never be without conscious awareness of the body, nor without the body. The Course, in contrast, views the body as the embodiment of the ego's wish that the separation be real (W.pI.72.2:1,2,3) , and teaches that the body nevertheless can be give a different purpose, that of healing and forgiveness, under the Holy Spirit's guidance. The body then will simply disappear from the mind once its usefulness to the Holy Spirit for healing is complete. And the emphasis of the Course, therefore, on looking at the ego and its thoughts of hatred and attack and guilt, is simply not reflected in Goldsmith's approach.This is not to say that one is right and the other is wrong -- they are merely different. For as Jesus reminds us near the end of the Course, "A universal theology is impossible, but a universal experience is not only possible but necessary. It is this experience toward which the course is directed" (C.in.2:5,6) . To the extent that both teachings lead us to release all of our preconceptions about how things should be, what our physical and emotional lives should be like, and any effort to control the external to achieve our personal goals, they are both fostering a nonjudgmental acceptance, which is what the Course means by forgiveness. And so both would be leading us toward the same universal experience.Although addressed to the issue of different teachings on the Course itself, Question #48 provides a helpful perspective on thinking about the relationship of the Course to other spiritual paths, such as Goldsmith's."The Infinite Way does not have the psychological component of ACIM, yet what it does have is the love of a man whose very presence was a blessing upon this planet.I came back to Joel's work after being diagnosed with a serious illness and cannot even begin to express in words the healing (that is a rising in consciouness) I am still experiencing, much less the deepening of my work with A Course in Miracles.

This book has depth and is easy to read. I gave one to a friend because I enjoyed it so much and thought she would as well.

Goldsmith was a wonderful healer, who also wrote prolifically in an attempt to communicate his understanding of spiritual healing to others. This is one of those many books, and a good introduction to Goldsmith's approach to healing, which was all based on maintining a pure consciousness, whose awareness of only one power "God", rather than two powers "God and the disease" was strong and clear enough to cause the disease to disappear from the physical world. For those of you new to the idea of spiritual healing, Goldsmith bears witness to how powerful it can be. To those of you wanting to learn spiritual healing, Goldsmith provides a template of consciousness, a clearly blazed trail, which if followed will lead to the goal.Goldsmith isn't for everyone. His way of healing requires a devotion to a pure spirituality and a daily meditative practice that not all are ready for. What he calls "the infinite way" is far deeper than a superficial repeating of affirmations, requiring daily practice over a period of time, and understanding scripture not only as "the letter of truth", but also at a deeper level, creating in one's being an awareness of God's healing power so deep that when someone calls upon you for healing that you have the spiritual depth to get the job done.Goldsmith is also very clear that "man is not a healer". It is not we who do the work, but the "Father within us". If you're ready for a journey into healing consciousness, led by someone who healed thousands over a period of many years, this book is a great introduction, well worth the price.

One of the best of Joel Goldsmith's many interesting books. Worth reading more than once- new insights occur with each reading.

This is a book that develops your spirituality faster than any book I know of. I've been studying this way of thinking all my life and am happy to say that Joel's book is so complete that it's the only book I need. He makes everything easy to understand. Light in weight, it's perfect for a suitcase, as well! I'm now thinking about lightening up my bookshelves for Joel's book, more than any other, speaks to my heart. It all leads to healing yourself of whatever appears to be inneed of healing. I hear he also has an entire program that you can study and that it's amazing. Right now, I'm happy to read and apply what he has to say to my life. Later, I'll take the course. Diana

This book is written by a sincere follower of God and outlined principles for spiritual growth. It was useful for me and I hope will do the same for you.

This book is for those who feel ready to advance their Spiritual consciousness. I rated it 5 stars bcz it pushed me further in my understanding and did so in a way that was inspiring and awakening. At times the teachings seemed to confuse, but in my own time and meditation, I found understanding. Incredible insights.

This is unconventional. What we experience with our physicality and mind, is illusion, mesmerism, mirage. Thosereport a duality that is not real. GOD Is. Is the Truth. And if there is only God Ising, then then there is no duality. On a human level, sin, disease and death are experienced. On a Soul level, sin, disease and death do not exist. There is only God expressing Itself. Our spiritual journey is a realization of this as Truth. Joel Goldsmith is a way-show-er.