T-1.VII

Distortions of Miracle Impulses

Miracle impulses are reclaimed by seeing magic and fantasy as misplaced causation, and choosing the Holy Spirit’s vision—where means serve the end of undivided will and joining.

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Primary

Miracle Miracle impulses are natural, but misdirected into bodily substitutes.

Pillar

Illusions Fantasy covers miracle impulses when the Self is denied.

Supporting

Vision Real vision grows as fantasy-based seeing becomes unnecessary. Body Bodily expression is useful only when purpose is healed. Magic ⬥ Seed Fantasy control tries to buy peace by manipulating externals.

Minor

Teaching–Learning Mind training needs sequenced study, not hurried spiritual sampling. Fear Fear blocks learning when awe is mistaken for threat. Sonship Release is complete only when no brother is left outside it. Means—End Revelation may be glimpsed; gentle steps make it safe. Creation / Extension Created to create, not to search for substitute pleasures. Will of God ⬥ Seed Real pleasure comes from God’s Will, not substitute comforts.

Echo

Atonement Equality clears the way for Atonement by undoing spiritual hierarchy. Faith Faith strengthens whatever you extend: fantasies or miracles. Giving / Receiving Shared miracle conviction steadies both minds. Authority Problem Usurpation becomes tyranny: control turns into bondage. Healing Healing’s end belongs to God; our task is the means. Love Love uses bodies as a temporary language while vision is dim. Revelation Occasional glimpses of the end, not a method. Peace Peace can’t be bargained for with externals or appearances.

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