Practicing
A Course in Miracles
with
Nick Arandes
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What Happens When You Let
God
is Nick Arandes' fascinating journey of
undoing his own ego as he not only fully explains
and simplifies A Course in Miracles, but also
shares how he applies what the Course teaches to
his everyday life.
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Nick
Arandes, before publishing his
latest book entitled What Happens
When You Let God,  he was part of the self-help
movement for close to 20 years. Published
4 books, produced CDs and DVDs, wrote
countless articles and touched the lives
of many people worldwide before
becoming homeless, broke and diagnosed
with a thyroid tumor. Then a miraculous
turn of events led him to the teachings of
A Course in Miracles. That's
when he discovered that to live a happy,
fulfilling, joyful and peaceful life
requires no struggle at all.
"My
purpose in life is to bring love, peace,
joy, happiness and encouragement to every
person whom I come into contact with. To
help them surrender to the Power within
which guides their lives easily and
effortlessly in order to experience their
True Self. And with this website my
mission is to create an environment where
people can experience the Divine Love of
our Creator. A place where if doubt, fear
or worry sets in, they can be reminded of
who they really are." 
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Testimonials: "The parenting question in your
book is right on. You don't have to be a parent to
understand what could possibly work.
If you use
me as your control group, you have 100% success!
I had just
read in your book LAST NIGHT that you don't have to
use the process of forgiveness with kids, but
rather "ground 'yourself' by asking the Holy Spirit
for peace and guidance".
Anyway, I don't
remember what I said. I said whatever the Holy
Spirit guided me to.....something about loving her
no matter what and how I am changing and its
probably a little scary for her even though she
likes it and will always be protected.
In the short
time since then, her ego has been sleeping. How
amazing is this?! P. O. College Professor
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" Hi
Nick, I have read your book and enjoyed
every minute of it and am encouraging people who
are looking for a lighter interpretation of A
Course In Miracle to read it. I enjoyed
your book tremendously and it made a lot
of things clearer for me. I have to say
what is attracting me to read you is your example.
Your way of being, open about your life, and the
trust you have in the Holy Spirit is what I am
looking for in my life.
Nick, I love the way you write-we can hear
you talk- and I think what I appreciate
the most is the simple and right to the point
answers. I notice that often ego wants
us to talk and talk or write and write about stuff
when questions and answers are actually very simple
if we refer back to A Course In Miracle. You are
always very direct and simple. It is very helpful.
Thank you Nick for helping with the day to day
stuff. You have made the Course very practical and
easier to follow. Love and light," Nathalie
C. Canada
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"Hi
Nick, I have just become familiar with your work,
and not only am I impressed but also deeply
apreciative of your calling. I always
appreciate authenticity and an ability to take a
seemingly complex study and simplify it for the
masses. I have been involved in A Course
of Miracles for years, but so moved by your genuine
calling of how you teach it so everyone 'gets it'.
It's also very cool you have the background in
Comedy and music, it makes for an interseting and
well rounded soul. So, I thought I'd just drop by
and say, "hey, awesome work!!" Many blessings,
looking forward to future connections," Lisa
Zimmer
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Read
testimonials from ACIM teachers, authors, and more people
who read
What Happens When You Let God
 "What Happens When You Let God
by Nick Arandes gives the reader a guide
to a practical use of the
teachings of ACIM. I highly
recommend this book to everyone who
wants to live life more happily and easily."
Gary Renard, Bestselling
author of The Disappearance of the Universe and
Your Immortal Reality. www.GaryRenard.com
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 "What Happens When You Let
God is a wonderfully down to earth
sharing of the lived wisdom of A Course in
Miracles. Nick Arandes is a teacher and
student of the Course who
really walks his talk and it shows! Full
of love and encouragement, humor and insight,
we highly recommend this to
anyone who wants to experience what
happens when you let God." -Nouk Sanchez and
Tomas Vieira, Authors of Take Me To
Truth, Undoing the Ego www.takemetotruth.com
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 "Through What Happens When
You Let God, author Nick Arandes gives
us all the gift of marrying A Course in Miracles
with practical application. Intimately sharing from
his own stories of challenge, Nick leads
the reader through the dark tunnels of struggle to
remember the hope which thrives within
and beyond each obstacle to peace. What Happens
When You Let God is a comprehensive and
prolific tool for applying A Course in
Miracles to every stone the road of life
may hurl. Thank you Nick for your willingness to
share and lead the way." Pamela Silberman:
Author of Simply Being: One Year with Spirit
www.simplybeing.net
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 "What Happens When You
Let God by Nick Arandes is a
wonderful and simply practical guide to true
forgiveness as taught in A Course In
Miracles. So whether you are a learned student of A
Course In Miracles or have never heard of it, this
book will help guide you to a new life, free of
suffering. I especially like the summary at the end
of the book, which can be used as a daily reminder
to live happily and easily." Linda Jean
McNabb, author of One Again: A True Story of
a Different Kind of Forgiveness, www.lindamcnabb.com.
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"Nick,
I am reading your book What Happens When You Let
God. It is truly very inspiring and never
fails to bring me a strong sense of
peace. Marianne
Williamson and Wayne Dyer are
two of my favorite authors, and I have to say that
your book is in the
same category with their books.
Also, as far as its application to the Course in
Miracles, it really demonstrates all that
which is possible through the simple act of
forgiveness and the process of
surrendering." -Megan
Green, Attorney
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 "NICK, Your Book, "What
Happens When You Let God" is SUPER!
Never have I seen so much Given in such a Loving,
Caring Way. It is so comprehensive in providing
core themes of A Course IN Miracles...it
deserves to be a MUST Reading for anyone
who wants to go beyond the symbols, concepts and
words to the Light and Love of your own Experiences
so Generously shared for all. THANK YOU FRIEND!"
-David Fishman -Host www.ACIMGatherRadio.org
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 "I'd like to buy 5 books for my
students. I read 3 or 4 pages of your book at
the Course In Miracles Group last night. Everyone
enjoyed your book. Love," -Rev. Sandy Levy
www.sandylevey.com
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 "I just found myself with a few
spare minutes, and I used it to open your book
randomly and read a couple of paragraphs.
I felt the love pouring
through. I look forward to reading
more." -Love, Regina Dawn Akers, author
of NTI. New Testament Interpretation
www.reginadawnakers.com
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"In
his magnificent book, What Happens When You Let
God, Nick asks What would happen if you let go and
let God and then he becomes a Master guide helping
us navigate our inner terrain with love as the
safety net! He embodies ACIM & offers
guidance and clarity to those of us who
resonate with ACIM and journey with him. He gives
his attention to every detail of the Course,
always consistent with the
message as revealed and never lets
himself or us be sidetracked or distracted from the
teaching by a mind that struggles with letting go
and letting God! I love Nick's book and I
often carry it with me should I forget to remember
who I really am, and that, 'I am as God
created me'!" Love, -Carol Ann McVane
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 "Nick Arandes is a sincere and
dedicated student of A Course in Miracles. I
gleaned some great insights in his book What
Happens When you Let God. Enjoy!" -Sheryl
Valentine, author of Oh My God, It's ME!
www.sherylvalentine.com
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"Hi
Nick, Thanks for your words of wisdom yet again and
also for the perfect prayer/s that you have given
to me personally and on your website. Thanks for
your book, it is amazing. I particularly loved the
introduction on the beach in Puerto Rico, with the
sea, and yourself as a friend., it was quite
lovely, to make people feel that they are not alone
and are cared for on lifes journey. I am looking
forward to reading the rest of the book so that it
may help me to be happy and fulfilled in life."
Love, Ruby O'Neill
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 " Nick, just to let you know that I
have 6 more pages to read of your book.
It has been excellent and a real
down-to-earth approach to ACIM. Talk
about "when the student is ready". First, it was
Nouk and Thomas' book, then Gary Renard's 2 books
and then yours. Many thanks," Pat Hendy
www.pathendy.com
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"When
I started to read your new book tonight there were
many passages just in the first 10-15 pages on the
book that just 'buzzed' me. This is going to be one
really enjoyable book to read!!! And I AM ready to
'let go and let God'." -Derek Neilson,
Australia
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"I
am still trying to recover financially from a
divorce which left me thousands in debt but
introduced me to ACIM (mixed blessings, huh?!). The
past month was particularly rough, and a friend of
mine gave me her (name undisclosed) tapes, thinking
they would help me find a way out. As I listened to
them, my ego started to say, "Yeah, THAT'S the
ticket" but the other voice (it wasn't very small,
and it certainly wasn't being still! LOL!) was
saying, "HELLO! Where does "be vigilant only for
God" fit into this? YOU ARE GOING THE WRONG WAY!".
The conflict which raged in me brought me to my
knees and I found myself thinking if things got any
more painful, I would have to end it. Then, I read
about your book on d. Patrick Miller's website
(Gary Renard referred to the website in his
newsletter) and ordered it. It just arrived, and
reading about your experience, I am reminded once
again to which voice I am supposed to be listening,
and am feeling at peace once more. I also
appreciate the fact that you don't set yourself up
to be the next Course Guru. I look forward to
reading the rest of the book, and working in the
workbook. I hope someday to meet you and thank you
in person. Love," Meg S.
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"I
read "How The Story Began" and tears flowed. I
instantly got it! All these years working with
spiritual healing (I won't even mention all the
paths), I got it straight away: I have wanted right
up till now for God to do it MY WAY! Yeah, this was
the true insight I needed, coming from the depth of
my soul. THANK YOU! I got up and felt like writing
to my friend Nick." Love, Veronika W. }
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"Nick,
I love your book and I am passing it on to my
clients. I loaned my copy to one person
just this afternoon and after 3 minutes, he asked
me to order him a copy. By word of mouth
you'll have a best seller :-)" - Mark
Marvald
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"Hey
Nick, I wanted to e-mail and tell you how much I'm
enjoying your book! I really like how you explain
how good intentions can still come from the ego. I
am understanding more and more the difference
between being led by spirit and being led by
anything else. Your book kept me company last night
as I lay awake for hours. It is comforting to read
through the stages and see my path is in line with
what it is supposed to be. Once again, gratitude
seems so inefficient to describe what I feel. Thank
you for showing me what is possible I'm glad you
were led to me!" -Patty Oneal, Ph.D
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 "Hi Nick, I received your book
Saturday, and have about half of it read- I've been
letting it resonate within-feeling it-I really love
your self expression and interpretation, and in the
explaining of the love, forgiveness -
process...really great info to refer back again to
in those times of tests...more info than I
anticipated. It speaks to my soul well."
After finishing the book:
"I
finished your book, and its a great read, insight
and information. I am passing it on to a friend who
will also benefit from it and your insight. I like
how you use your personal experiences throughout
it. Love, light and blessings, Love,light and
blessings!!" -Lisa Zimmer Mahoney
www.intuitiveconsultation.9f.com
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"Hi
Nick, I just want to tell you that I love your book
What Happens When You Let God."
Months after having read the book:
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Nick. I love your book. I opened it up a few weeks
ago to just the perfect spot for what I needed to
hear and what I read in it has really been the
foundation of my next steps with the course.
-Lamar Renville
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"Hey
Nick. Read your book one year ago after I quit my 6
figure job w/ benefits because I thought I was lead
out. I have been thru all the courses as well
trying to make things happen. SOMETIMES I could get
results but I could never keep the results. Boom
and then bust...Thanks writing your book and having
the courage to go thru it no matter what the
appearance is. Your book is a real help to me."
-Randy Weisz
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 "I suspect for many people Nick's simple
message in What Happens When You Let
God may make them feel a little
uncomfortable, but clearly it is the
deepest spiritual truth in its most helpful form
ever to date. Furthermore it seems that
every question and doubt that springs to mind is
also addressed in this book. I have a feeling that
after reading Nick's book and taking a giant leap
of faith, it will be possible for some
extraordinary people to live the
principles of A Course in Miracles, reach
omnipotent inner peace, without ever having the
need to study the Course or undergo any other
spiritual practice!"
After
my event in Spain, she also wrote:
"Shockingly
simple and with ego laid aside very doable. I have
the feeling that Nick and this book will be hugely
instrumental in changing the direction of the whole
of the self-help movement in the world and swiftly
lead us to the peace that passeth
understanding." -Lynne Sears (ACIM student of 20
years) Spain
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"I
had ordered 3 copies of What Happens When You Let
God already, since it is clearly in line with my
studying experiences, and several friends have
expressed an interest in The Course. The books
arrived yesterday, and deal very pleasantly with
how one wrestles with ego frequently at first, but
as the result of denying the apparent reality in a
repetitive way, wrestling gives way to simply
choosing. I do regret not having had the chance of
meeting NIck, but since separation is only
physically apparent, I am currently meeting him
through his writing." -Val, England
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Hi
Nick, Thank you for your heart felt effort to aid
humanity in their quest for answers. It is so true
that if we lower our voices and be still we will
hear the guidance from the holy spirit. I am now a
practicing disciple following the course after
reading your book. You are right that it is a
simple concept but not easy. However, I became the
experiment in what seemed to be a hopeless
situation. I ask the holy spirit for guidance and
got out of the way and the chain of events that
followed were smooth and loving and more than I
could have ask for. Thank you for being in my world
even if it is an illusion. Love and lots of
blessings.
While reading the book:
Hi
Nick, I am reading What Happens When you let God
and love it. While my brother was visiting me from
out of town he picked it up and started reading it
too. Well guess what? He loves how easy it is to
read. He wanted to take it home with him read it,
then mail it back to me. I am still reading it also
I have made notes in it so I want him to have his
own book. I want to buy the book for him and one
for my girl friend. -Kathy Dixon, TN
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Nick,
I love picking your book up and finding comfort and
peace.... You are a Precious Wonderful Bright
Awesome Spirit. May all the Light, Love and
Blessings fall from the Heavens on you NICK, Love,
Carrmon, TX
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Hey
Nick, Thanks for writing your book "What Happens
When You Let God" and thanks to the Holy Spirit for
sending it my way. Like you, I am enamored of the
radical, kick-ass, uncompromising, take no
prisoners teachings of the "Course in Miracles."
With love and gratitude, your fellow
teacher/student, -Vicky McLaurin
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Hi
Nick, I am about 1/3 of the way into your
book and it is truly amazing! I am also
a student of A Course in Miracles. Your book
certainly explains a lot of the Course in a very
simple way and makes is easier to understand.
I am bringing your book to one of our
group ACIM meetings and have marked some
passages that I would like to share with them. I am
also sending out an email to the people that came
to Nouk and Tomas' workshops (Take Me to Truth and
the Miracle of Trust) to let them know about your
book. If you are interested in coming here, please
let me know! Have an awesome day! Love and light,
-Judy Youmans
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Nick,
I just had to email and let you know (again) how
wonderful your book What Happens When You Let God
is, and what an uplifting and inspirational book it
is for me. I have been experiencing a series of
disappointments over the last couple of weeks, to
include cutting my foot open while camping at the
beach and then having to go to the Emergency Room.
When the ordeal was all over and I was back home I
found myself sitting there all alone in my house
with my foot propped up on a pillow having a pitty
party for myself, when I saw your book sitting on
the table. Out of desperation I reached for it and
began to re read it. Every word resonated with me,
every sentence brought me out of my illusion and
back to my true Self, every word spoke directly to
my heart and my inner strength. My perspective
shifted immediately and my intuitive knowing began
speaking to me about why and what my recent
disappointments were trying to tell me. So, thank
you for being awake and for sharing this book that
was inside of you, for enduring whatever challenges
you went through to be the right person at the
right time to write this book so that I could have
the opportunity to read it. May your day be filled
with blessings. Pamela Joy Swift
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From Visitors
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"I
won't type too much here because I know you are a
busy person; but I just have to say how authentic
you really are. This would be the second time that
I've contacted you via e-mail, since learning of
you, and you've taken the time to answer me on both
occasions. I truly appreciate that you are
"genuine" and appreciate all that you do."
(Feel free to share my sentiments on your
website for any and all who are considering
listening to your teachings).
Sincerely, Jennifer Tilley
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"Your
way of Trust to let go and let God is refreshingly
evident in your understanding, empathy and the
surrender that I feel from your response to me. So
I just wanted to thank you for the gift of such a
refreshing and Loving email and I ordered the book
because after reading and feeling your email and
your peacefullness behind it, I decided that a book
written from such an author is truly worth the
wait." Mark M.
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