Vigilance

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Definition

Consistent attentiveness to protect awareness of God and His Kingdom against doubts and illusions, ensuring the mind is not diverted from its one true purpose and power.

Arc in Brief

Vigilance is the disciplined watchfulness that notices which thought system is guiding the mind and chooses only God—until divided belief dissolves into the peace where vigilance ends.

Trail Contents

18 occurrences

T-2. The Separation and the Atonement

VII. Cause and Effect ⬥ Seed Guard thoughts to keep the mind miracle-ready.

T-4. The Illusions of the Ego

III. Love without Conflict Notice what you seek; guard the sane desire. IV. This Need Not Be Steady teacher-choice: catch ego temptations early.

T-5. Healing and Wholeness

III. The Guide to Salvation Purpose decides: vigilance can welcome fear or peace.

T-6. The Lessons of Love

V. The Lessons of the Holy Spirit ▲ Milestone Be vigilant only for God—no private exceptions.

T-7. The Gifts of the Kingdom

I. The Last Step Vigilance as remembrance of your power to extend. III. The Reality of the Kingdom Guard against competition so peace can be consistent. VI. From Vigilance to Peace ★ Zenith Vigilance ends in peace when conflict is abandoned.

T-9. The Acceptance of the Atonement

III. The Correction of Error Withdraw meaning from others’ errors; keep inner watch.

T-10. The Idols of Sickness

II. The Decision to Forget Spot the guard against God hiding inside fear. III. The God of Sickness Stop watching over idols; redirect devotion to God.

T-11. God or the Ego

III. From Darkness to Light Guard the inner sanctuary; refuse deceptive comforts. V. The “Dynamics” of the Ego Let everything witness the purpose you choose to serve.

T-14. Teaching for Truth

III. The Decision for Guiltlessness Each moment decide again: doubt is your signal.

T-15. The Holy Instant

III. Littleness versus Magnitude Protect magnitude by watching for the pull of littleness. IV. Practicing the Holy Instant Watch the urge to hide; bring thoughts into openness.

T-24. The Goal of Specialness

VI. Salvation from Fear Reclaim wasted vigilance from specialness and relax.

T-31. The Final Vision

VII. The Savior’s Vision Remember what temptation offers; choose the real alternative.