T-18.V
The Happy Dream
The happy dream becomes a shared practice: accept the Holy Spirit’s purpose, release control of means, and use each threatened instant in relationship as a doorway to peace.
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Primary
Pillar
Supporting
Fear
A happy dream begins when fear is shared and released with Help.
Joining
Fear cannot be private when joining is accepted in the Holy Instant.
Willingness
When fear rises, offer little willingness and let Him remove it.
Dream
A happy dream is still a dream; holy instants change its purpose.
Means—End
Stop planning salvation; share the Purpose and receive the means.
Love
Happiness is a loving dream that teaches Love is not fear.
Minor
Atonement
Your small faith joins the Holy Spirit to undo what never was.
Faith
Little faith is enough—your ladder stands on a solid rock.
Peace
When one mind loses peace, both are called to choose the Holy Instant.
Decision
Give this instant for sharing; stop taking charge of the process.
Forgiveness
In the Holy Instant, accept being forgiven by overlooking guilt.
Guilt
Do not overlook guilt alone; let the Holy Spirit remove it.
Prayer
Offer the holy instant together; prayer shares it, not hoards it.
Salvation
From fearful dreams to happy dream: salvation’s means lift many together.
Will of God
A happy dream comes from letting God’s Will lead, not control.
Echo
Kingdom
A ladder of faith rises, and thousands ascend with you toward Heaven.
Illusions
The happy dream is still a dream, but not a prison.
Special Relationship
Even a lingering special form can serve a healed purpose.
Right-mindedness
When threat appears: choose gratitude and invite the Holy Instant.