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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▲ MilestoneHoly Spirit’s plan: accept purpose, release control of means.	▲ Milestone
Pillar
The happy dream begins when the Holy Spirit provides the means.
Don’t pre-clean fear: ask to trade this moment for the holy instant.
Guard peace together: what threatens one threatens both.
Supporting
A happy dream begins when fear is shared and released with Help.
Fear cannot be private when joining is accepted in the Holy Instant.
When fear rises, offer little willingness and let Him remove it.
A happy dream is still a dream; holy instants change its purpose.
Stop planning salvation; share the Purpose and receive the means.
Happiness is a loving dream that teaches Love is not fear.
Minor
Your small faith joins the Holy Spirit to undo what never was.
Little faith is enough—your ladder stands on a solid rock.
When one mind loses peace, both are called to choose the Holy Instant.
Give this instant for sharing; stop taking charge of the process.
In the Holy Instant, accept being forgiven by overlooking guilt.
Do not overlook guilt alone; let the Holy Spirit remove it.
Offer the holy instant together; prayer shares it, not hoards it.
From fearful dreams to happy dream: salvation’s means lift many together.
A happy dream comes from letting God’s Will lead, not control.
Echo
A ladder of faith rises, and thousands ascend with you toward Heaven.
The happy dream is still a dream, but not a prison.
Even a lingering special form can serve a healed purpose.
When threat appears: choose gratitude and invite the Holy Instant.

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