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Awake With Jevon: Discovering Guides That Point The Way

Awake With Jevon: Discovering Guides That Point The Way

Written by: Jevon Perra
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Jevon Perra is on the search for guides that point the way to Awakening, classically called Enlightenment. Discover these guides' real life stories of physical, emotional, mental and spiritual healing and how you can partake in the same.

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  • #ACIM. Manual for Teachers. 3. Levels of Teaching

    #ACIM. Manual for Teachers. 3. Levels of Teaching
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  • What Flavor Ego Are U? #ACIM WrkBook Lesson 35 with Denise Darlene

    What Flavor Ego Are U? #ACIM WrkBook Lesson 35 with Denise Darlene
    Jan 2 2026
    What Flavor Ego Are U? #ACIM WrkBook Lesson 35 with Denise DarleneEgo, Fear, and Attack Thoughts Jevon Perra stated that the attack is validated because it's necessary to maintain a separate identity, validating "I am me" and an "outside". Jevon Perra explained that, based on the Course, the only two real experiences are love or fear, and fear is attack-based. Soo Kim agreed that finding differences and separation seems to be an important step in human development.Persona, Authenticity, and Forgiveness Jevon Perra explained that the word "persona" means "mask," suggesting that being a person or human involves wearing a mask, and authenticity is often tied to a person's committed mask. Jevon Perra suggested that if one believes they are their mask, they are authentic, but if the mask is used solely to achieve an outcome, it is inauthentic or manipulative. Jevon Perra likened forgiveness, in the context of the Course, to using a thorn to remove other thorns before discarding the final thorn, representing the release of all stories and definitions of separation, including the basic story of "I am a person".Personal Defenses and Childhood Experiences Soo Kim shared that they need to clarify goals with their therapist, describing an ego defense named Meredith that comes out when they feel threatened. Soo Kim spoke about their mother's attempt to "smooth out" their "sharp" personality, suggesting their mother's goal was to mold them into a compliant and useful member of society. Soo Kim felt they were never allowed to have feelings or opinions validated, which was compounded by Korean and Catholic cultures, leading them to try and figure out who they are and not be ruled by these pressures.Enneagram Type and Parental Judgment Denise Darlene asked Soo Kim about their Enneagram type, confirming they are a 54, which aligns with having a private life and a tendency to analyze a lot. Soo Kim recounted a past event where their sister, who attended a birthday event, was surprised by the number of friends present, saying their mother felt nobody would show up due to Soo Kim’s "sharp personality". Denise Darlene affirmed that the need for "quieting" was about Soo Kim's mother's image and fear of judgment, asserting that Soo Kim is never the problem in any relationship.Conflict Resolution and Capacity Soo Kim described a recent rupture with Leila, noting Leila's text message stating being overwhelmed and "not ready" to talk. Soo Kim felt Leila’s apology for causing hurt seemed like a "fake" attempt to sweep things under the rug, prioritizing ease over an authentic conversation. Denise Darlene advised Soo Kim to consider that Leila's response reflects her capacity, noting that Leila may not approach things the same way Soo Kim does.Emotional Triggers and Inquiry Denise Darlene suggested that nothing outside of a person can cause an experience, and emotional triggers point to an "old wound" or belief within that is being invited to be investigated and rewritten. When Soo Kim mentioned feeling annoyed, Denise Darlene clarified that annoyance indicates being triggered, and asked about Soo Kim's fear in that moment, to which Soo Kim responded with a fear of being "worthless" and feeling "disrespected". Denise Darlene suggested investigating the feeling of being disrespected or dismissed, potentially using Byron Katie's work, and proposed that inquiry, such as asking "How are you feeling right now," is critical to avoid making assumptions or projections.The Journey of Unfolding and Spiritual Practice Denise Darlene clarified that they are not inviting Soo Kim to "soften" but to address the triggers that cause harm, noting that the journey involves moving away from the extremes of being silenced or being overly loud. Soo Kim then suggested reading or doing Lesson 35 from the Course. Jevon Perra read Lesson 35, "My mind is part of God's. I am very holy," which focuses on establishing identity by establishing one's source, presenting a view of the self beyond the ego-based image or "persona".Applying the Lesson and Releasing Attachments Lesson 35 instructs the application to focus on the perceiver, searching the mind for descriptive terms (positive or negative) used to see oneself, and following each term with "but my mind is part of God's I am very holy". Jevon Perra discussed the Course's idea of a "tiny mad idea" of separation, which leads to a choice between love or fear, sameness or difference, in every moment. Jevon Perra asserted that the whole work is about releasing, as there is nothing to accomplish or prove.Defense, Neutrality, and Removing Blocks Soo Kim brought up the idea of divine versus profane masculine and feminine, expressing a desire to know themself and not be boundaryless or "trampled on". Denise Darlene emphasized that the only reason for defense is believing one has been attacked, referencing Don Miguel Ruiz’s The Four Agreements, particularly "don't take anything personally". Denise Darlene ...
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  • Trusting. Can't Do It On My Own. ACIM with Denise

    Trusting. Can't Do It On My Own. ACIM with Denise
    Dec 30 2025

    ACIM with Denise. https://www.newparadigmoflove.org/

    #trust #trusting and the Ego Jevon Perra explained that learning to trust God, the one power manipulating and directing life, allows for rest because all challenges are directed by God for one's highest good. The lack of trust stems from the ego, which includes not trusting oneself or feeling inadequate, which Jevon Perra stated is the untrustworthy and "not good enough" ego (00:03:06). They invited participants to trust their "higher self" and develop the awareness to distinguish between the ego and the peaceful movements of the Holy Spirit (00:04:19).

    Perception, Cause, and Effect Jevon Perra discussed how a lack of trust is associated with the expectation of an external effect needing to happen for them to reach a desired state, such as gaining possessions to be at peace or achieving respect after learning enough (00:04:19). They highlighted the teaching that perception is learning and cause and effect are never separated, suggesting that the suffering comes from the belief that a specific external effect must happen (00:05:55). Jevon Perra also suggested naming the ego, sharing that their ego's name is Dorca, to create separation and to not take the ego's fear-based, trouble-causing actions seriously (00:07:04).

    Trust, Expectation, and Surrender When in trust, Jevon Perra noted that they let go of all their "rackets" and expectations, including the meaning of what is happening (00:08:34). Kristen shared that this concept feels like having "split personalities" between the true self and the ego, and confessed that their rage stems from going off emotions rather than trusting God (00:09:36). Jevon Perra emphasized that the ego is arrogant and thinks it knows everything, but the reality is that surrender and trust in God's governance are necessary to experience the "kingdom of heaven on earth" (00:13:07).

    Trust in Difficult Circumstances and Medical Treatment Kristen, who was starting radiation that day, discussed how the "not knowing" triggers them and turns them into a different person, but they must trust the process and believe that the experience is their path. Jevon Perra suggested that the doctors and medical staff are operating through the mind of God and that trust should be placed in God's directive, noting that even if we do not like the circumstances, the ultimate purpose is love (00:10:40) (00:15:35). Jevon Perra also shared a personal story about their son being shot at while in Iraq, where God invited them to live in the present moment and assured them of their presence if the worst happened, encouraging Kristen to trust that God will be with them through their challenges (00:28:53).

    The Process of Undoing and Developing Trust Jevon Perra referred to the stages of trust development as the "period of undoing," where things that were always meaningless, such as material things, identity, and security, are removed from one's life (00:20:44). Kristen acknowledged the difficulty of trusting the process, especially when taking time off, noting that confronting the ego is uncomfortable (00:24:37). Jevon Perra recommended that Kristen look into a detox with a holistic practitioner in Mission Viejo to get the radiation out of their system more quickly (00:25:49).

    Ego Awareness and Practical Tools Jevon Perra emphasized that willingness to change directions and be governed by the Holy Spirit is the only requirement for moving from fear to trust (00:32:20). They also highlighted that awareness of the ego's predictable patterns and strategies is 80% of the work toward awakening and suggested using the Enneagram, which profiles the ego, to learn about its fixations and core beliefs (00:34:22). Jevon Perra concluded by offering to text Kristen contact information for the holistic practitioner and links for the Enneagram test, suggesting a future discussion about their results (00:37:19).
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