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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Motif¶	Key moment¶	1	2	3	4	5

Primary
Miracle impulses are natural, but misdirected into bodily substitutes.
Pillar
Fantasy covers miracle impulses when the Self is denied.
Supporting
Real vision grows as fantasy-based seeing becomes unnecessary.
Bodily expression is useful only when purpose is healed.
⬥ SeedFantasy control tries to buy peace by manipulating externals.	⬥ Seed
Minor
Mind training needs sequenced study, not hurried spiritual sampling.
Fear blocks learning when awe is mistaken for threat.
Release is complete only when no brother is left outside it.
Revelation may be glimpsed; gentle steps make it safe.
Created to create, not to search for substitute pleasures.
⬥ SeedReal pleasure comes from God’s Will, not substitute comforts.	⬥ Seed
Echo
Equality clears the way for Atonement by undoing spiritual hierarchy.
Faith strengthens whatever you extend: fantasies or miracles.
Shared miracle conviction steadies both minds.
Usurpation becomes tyranny: control turns into bondage.
Healing’s end belongs to God; our task is the means.
Love uses bodies as a temporary language while vision is dim.
Occasional glimpses of the end, not a method.
Peace can’t be bargained for with externals or appearances.

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