T-15-IV Practicing the Holy Instant.

7-14-2025

“The necessary condition for the holy instant does not require that you have no thoughts that are not pure. But it does require that you have none that you would keep.” (9.1-2)

This section reminds me that we are one mind shared with God. I pretend that I manage my thoughts, free to go on whatever odd mind excursions I want. I am free as there is no judgement in God as far as what I do with my thoughts. But I, small self, do judge. So, as to make myself be OK with my self, I disassociate from the thoughts I judge to be wrong.

I think this section is asking us to be mindful of our thoughts, so we can ask if we want to continue where they are leading. Do these thoughts align with my values? Are these thoughts that aid in my communication with God? Should I share these thoughts with HS to shine a light on them?