Peace Trail Contents

Introduction

Introduction ⬥ Seed Peace arises when reality and illusion are cleanly distinguished.

T-1. The Meaning of Miracles

IV. The Escape from Darkness Peace comes with honesty that leaves nothing hidden. VI. The Illusion of Needs Wanting peace points directly to forgiveness as the means. VII. Distortions of Miracle Impulses Peace can’t be bargained for with externals or appearances.

T-2. The Separation and the Atonement

I. The Origins of Separation Inner peace is health; searching outside is the sickness. II. The Atonement as Defense Peace stays steady when errors are exposed for correction. III. The Altar of God Fear signals I accepted deception instead of God’s peace. VIII. The Meaning of the Last Judgment Released from inner conflict, peace naturally extends to others.

T-3. The Innocent Perception

II. Miracles as True Perception Single purpose integrates the mind, and peace follows. III. Perception versus Knowledge Certainty brings a quiet peace that needs no questions. IV. Error and the Ego Peace is identity in God’s knowing, not a mood. VI. Judgment and the Authority Problem Judgment breaks peace; releasing it restores deep inner freedom. VII. Creating versus the Self-Image Even with conflict, the Self remains quietly at peace.

T-4. The Illusions of the Ego

I. Right Teaching and Right Learning Peace returns when I stop protecting the ego’s status quo. IV. This Need Not Be Disturbance is a cue to choose again and return to peace. VI. The Rewards of God Peace is the reward that reveals which teacher I chose.

T-5. Healing and Wholeness

II. The Voice for God The quiet Voice leads out of war into healing peace. III. The Guide to Salvation Welcoming peace feels threatening only to the ego’s logic. IV. Teaching and Healing Peace increases when shared; it isn’t diminished by giving. V. The Ego’s Use of Guilt Guilt attacks wholeness; peace stands as the unassailable alternative. VII. The Decision for God Lack of peace is feedback: I can hand the decision over.

T-6. The Lessons of Love

II. The Alternative to Projection Peace reflects wholeness and is recognized by extending it outward. III. The Relinquishment of Attack Teaching peace is the way to learn it—no private exceptions. IV. The Only Answer Ego can’t touch God’s peace, yet it can upset mine. V. The Lessons of the Holy Spirit ▲ Milestone Lesson: peace requires one thought system, learned by teaching it.

T-7. The Gifts of the Kingdom

III. The Reality of the Kingdom True loyalty is faithfulness to peace, not ego alliances. VI. From Vigilance to Peace When conflict is abandoned entirely, vigilance relaxes into peace. VII. The Totality of the Kingdom Peace is the understanding of totality—no selective love. IX. The Extension of the Kingdom Fulfilled function and endless extension are pictured as perfect peace. XI. The State of Grace Judge your kingdom by this: does it protect peace?

T-8. The Journey Back

I. The Direction of the Curriculum Peace is the curriculum’s motive; conflict shows I’ve wandered. IV. The Gift of Freedom Peace is received by giving it; separation is the only loss. V. The Undivided Will of the Sonship Peace comes from united will; the journey is shared, not private. IX. Healing as Corrected Perception Peace is wakefulness: rest comes from joining, not retreat.

T-9. The Acceptance of the Atonement

VII. The Two Evaluations Accepting Atonement keeps peace; ego self-evaluation brings unhappiness.

T-10. The Idols of Sickness

Introduction When peace feels threatened, question whether I think God changed. II. The Decision to Forget Forgetting Source disrupts peace; remembering restores joy and calm. III. The God of Sickness Accepting peace denies illusion and can be chosen for everyone. IV. The End of Sickness Peace is upheld by God’s laws; no false law can steal it. V. The Denial of God Looking with peace on brothers opens the heart to God.

T-11. God or the Ego

III. From Darkness to Light Stillness receives the Comforter’s gift; give peace to find it. IV. The Inheritance of God’s Son Limitless peace is your inheritance, recognized only through sharing. VI. Waking to Redemption Release the crucifixion story; peace returns when condemnation is undone. VIII. The Problem and the Answer Ask for true meaning; fear dissolves and peace replaces it.

T-12. The Holy Spirit’s Curriculum

II. The Way to Remember God Let turmoil be met with quietness; peace accompanies the shared walk. III. The Investment in Reality Salvation is learned through peace; let the altar change your vision. VII. Looking Within Accept one function: extend peace, and peace becomes your experience. VIII. The Attraction of Love for Love Love lives in peace; attack conceals it and breeds fear.

T-13. The Guiltless World

I. Guiltlessness and Invulnerability Remembering God requires peace; guilt blocks it at once. II. The Guiltless Son of God The mind can fear peace, mistaking guiltlessness for vulnerability. III. The Fear of Redemption Peace needs nothing; demands for special favor fracture oneness. V. The Two Emotions Come out of isolation; peace rises when insanity is denied. VI. Finding the Present The peace you give returns as guidance through grateful brothers. VII. Attainment of the Real World Exchange errors for peace; the mind dreams gently before waking. X. Release from Guilt Peace shines within when guilt is released from every relationship. XI. The Peace of Heaven ▲ Milestone Heaven’s peace remains untouched; withdraw guilt’s intrusion and rest.

T-14. Teaching for Truth

III. The Decision for Guiltlessness Decide with guidance; peace abides where guiltlessness is chosen. V. The Circle of Atonement Peace is the circle that includes all; stand quietly within it. VII. Sharing Perception with the Holy Spirit Stop arguing about how; do your small part and return to peace. X. The Equality of Miracles Holiness reflects Heaven’s peace, lifting perception beyond conflict. XI. The Test of Truth ▲ Milestone Peace is the test: fear gone, understanding present, shared with others.

T-15. The Holy Instant

I. The Two Uses of Time Use time to learn peace: this instant absolves and steadies the mind. II. The End of Doubt Remove obstacles, and a fearless instant teaches peace without delay. III. Littleness versus Magnitude Stop grasping for peace through littleness; answer the call for Heaven. IV. Practicing the Holy Instant Peace is God’s alone; it becomes clear when all other plans are dropped. VI. The Holy Instant and the Laws of God Peace requires joining: no condemnation, no gain-and-loss, only shared purpose. X. The Time of Rebirth Don’t buy peace with sacrifice; refuse guilt’s payment and find peace within. XI. Christmas as the End of Sacrifice Celebrate peace by demanding no sacrifice; let true communication return.

T-16. The Forgiveness of Illusions

II. The Power of Holiness Listening deepens peace; let truth work without your strain. III. The Reward of Teaching Teach with the Holy Spirit, and suffering gives way to quiet peace. IV. The Illusion and the Reality of Love Cross from special love to real love; the bridge leads into peace. VII. The End of Illusions Release the past’s vengeance; present peace enfolds you gently.

T-17. Forgiveness and the Holy Relationship

I. Bringing Fantasy to Truth Loss of peace signals unforgiveness; bring the fantasy to truth. II. The Forgiven World The forgiven world is a doorway; it lifts you to remembered peace. III. Shadows of the Past Let Jesus stand between you and the past; offer peace in return. VI. Setting the Goal Set the goal for truth; real peace follows, not a fantasy calm. VII. The Call for Faith Answer the call for faith; peace in holy relationship cannot be faked. VIII. The Conditions of Peace ▲ Milestone Peace’s conditions are inclusion and faith; let every situation serve truth.

T-18. The Passing of the Dream

I. The Substitute Reality Drop substitute gods; inward stillness restores reason, gratitude, and peace. V. The Happy Dream When one mind loses peace, both are called to choose the Holy Instant. VI. Beyond the Body Beyond the body’s limits, the Holy Instant shelters you in peace. VII. I Need Do Nothing In the midst of doing, return to the quiet center of peace. VIII. The Little Garden Let the Holy Instant turn the desert mind into a garden of peace. IX. The Two Worlds Gentleness lifts guilt’s shadow, and a clean world of peace appears.

T-19. The Attainment of Peace

I. Healing and Faith Dedicate a situation to truth: faith brings peace, and truth follows. IV. The Obstacles to Peace ★ Zenith Make peace your home; let it pass every obstacle and extend.

T-20. The Vision of Holiness

I. Holy Week Let Holy Week be release: choose lilies, and help your brother go in peace. II. The Gift of Lilies In the soft light of peace, lilies replace thorns and strangers fade. III. Sin as an Adjustment Join with the holy Companion; enter Paradise and come to know God’s peace. IV. Entering the Ark Rest in the ark together; peace in time is secured by guidance. V. Heralds of Eternity Want only peace for your brother, and peace returns with safety. VIII. The Vision of Sinlessness Ask sincerely with the Holy Spirit; terrifying scenes become quiet views of peace.

T-21. Reason and Perception

IV. The Fear to Look Within When the ego panics, a quieter song offers hope of peace. VIII. The Inner Shift Choose healing, not judgment, and constant peace is revealed in the Holy Instant.

T-22. Salvation and the Holy Relationship

III. Reason and the Forms of Error Reason sees sin’s gate as empty; the road to peace opens. IV. The Branching of the Road Peace has already reached you; the veil is thinning in awareness. V. Weakness and Defensiveness Even if peace seems blocked, nothing was taken; drop the defense. VI. The Light of the Holy Relationship A holy relationship becomes a means of peace when you bless your brother.

T-23. The War Against Yourself

Introduction Love’s way is fearless: travel sinlessly, see no enemy, and walk in peace. I. The Irreconcilable Beliefs ▲ Milestone End the war within: accept the peace already offered as your home. II. The Laws of Chaos Lack of peace means you’re walking alone; choose the goal of Heaven again. III. Salvation without Compromise Peace cannot be defended by attack; drop the truce and leave the battleground. IV. Above the Battleground When peace is lost, you’ve chosen the battleground; rise above and choose a miracle.

T-24. The Goal of Specialness

Introduction ▲ Milestone Peace is the course’s motive: a quiet mind remembers God, and no substitute works. I. Specialness as a Substitute for Love Specialness makes enemies; deny the choice for war and let peace return. II. The Treachery of Specialness See specialness’s cost: it trades away peace; let the failed plan go. III. The Forgiveness of Specialness Forgive specialness, and the arms of peace offer perfect safety and rest. IV. Specialness versus Sinlessness If peace is disturbed, check what sin you’ve assigned; release the specialness verdict. V. The Christ in You In Christ’s stillness, seeing no sin, peace becomes certainty and blesses the way. VI. Salvation from Fear Stand before a brother’s holiness; the world grows still and peace descends.

T-25. The Justice of God

III. Perception and Choice Hear calls to war as calls to peace; let forgiveness lead you out. IV. The Light You Bring Bring the world you want: let peace rise from you and give rest. VII. The Rock of Salvation Rest your faith on the no-loss rock; love’s vision brings perfect peace. IX. The Justice of Heaven Choose Heaven’s justice, not retaliation; peace returns when no one is left outside.

T-26. The Transition

VII. The Laws of Healing Be the means of peace for your brother; unity fulfills wishes without conflict.

T-27. The Healing of the Dream

III. Beyond All Symbols Welcome what lies beyond symbols; the peace of power opposes nothing. IV. The Quiet Answer Quietness makes room for the Answer; the Holy Instant resolves what conflict cannot. V. The Healing Example Accept healing for yourself, and peace becomes the comfort you extend. VII. The Dreamer of the Dream Let appreciation replace pain; the dream grows gentle, and God’s peace remains.

T-28. The Undoing of Fear

I. The Present Memory In present stillness, past fear loosens; the miracle shares peace and awakens memory.

T-29. The Awakening

I. The Closing of the Gap Peace flows when the last refuge of separation is released. II. The Coming of the Guest The Guest is welcomed when conflict is no longer cherished. V. The Changeless Dwelling Place Peace is the shared home beneath all passing appearances. VI. Forgiveness and the End of Time Peace measures how much of the grievance has been released. VII. Seek Not Outside Yourself The outside search ends when peace is recognized within. VIII. The Anti-Christ Idols cannot touch the quiet peace that waits behind them.

T-30. The New Beginning

III. Beyond All Idols Beyond every idol, what is real remains wholly at peace.

T-31. The Final Vision

I. The Simplicity of Salvation Peace grows simple when you stop pretending you want conflict. V. Self-Concept versus Self Peace of mind appears as the made self loosens its grip. VII. The Savior’s Vision Peace is received by extending it from a forgiven self. VIII. Choose Once Again Choose again, and God’s peace becomes something you can carry.