Future

• Lesson 194 of the Course in Miracles
• The concept of time as an illusion of consciousness
• The only reality being that which is of God
• The intersection of God's time (eternity) with linear time in the present moment
• The past existing only in the mind
• The future also existing only in the mind
• The importance of living fully in the present to heal the past and program a positive future
• The idea of placing the future in the hands of God for salvation
• The concept of quick salvation and reaching a state close to heaven
• The final step of God and reaching a place of inner peace and oneness
• The transformation of each instant into a holy instant when living fully in the present
• The release from sadness, pain, and death by giving the future to God
• The freedom and peace that come from placing the future in God's hands
• The idea of salvation in all things and the perception of a saved world
• The assurance of good and care when the future is entrusted to God
• The replacement of fear and pain with love and certainty by placing the future in God's hands
• The holy instant is a moment of emptying the mind
• Spiritual practice involves emptying the mind, not filling it with thoughts
• The Course in Miracles focuses on allowing the Holy Spirit to order our thoughts
• Intelligence alone does not guarantee correct ordering of thoughts
• The ego uses intelligence against us, leading to misordered thoughts
• Bringing past conclusions or experiences into the present can lead to a manifestation of lack in the future
• Miracles occur naturally when love is present
• Forgiveness of self and others is essential for a strategically ordered life
• Taking 100% responsibility for life experiences is crucial for personal growth
• Nothing real can be threatened, nothing unreal exists - peace of God
• The ego keeps separation in place through the perception of guilt
• The ego's goal is to keep individuals bound to a cycle of suffering
• Time is a learning device according to the Course in Miracles
• Placing the future in the hands of God means trusting in a natural intelligence that guides all things to their next best place
• Making no decisions by oneself and seeking guidance from the Holy Spirit is advised
• The final decision-maker should be placing decisions in the hands of God
• The Holy Spirit's guidance may provide startling answers that challenge personal preferences
• We all have a direct radio link to the voice of our native intelligence, our spiritual intelligence
• The problem is not that any of us are without the link, but that the thinking of the world creates static that prevents us from hearing it
• The quieting of the mind through meditation is important to hear the small still voice of God
• The ego speaks first and loudest, while the Holy Spirit speaks calmly and wisely
• The voice of the ego is characterized by urgency and fear, while the voice of the Spirit is dignified, calm, and peaceful
• Surrendering to God is not abdicating responsibility, but taking full responsibility for your life
• Time is a learning device, and miracles collapse time by allowing us to learn through joy rather than pain