The Lingering Illusion Chapters cited: The Guiltless World; The War Against Yourself; The Final Vision I love how Jesus calls the belief that something outside of us can bring peace and happiness to us "the lingering illusion." It trivializes it in the best way! The ego wants us to take everything so seriously and view it as insurmountable - but it's merely a lingering illusion! He also makes the point in WB lesson 185: "..be you not dismayed by lingering illusions, for their form is not what matters now. Let not some dreams be more acceptable, reserving shame and secrecy for others. They are one." Heavy sigh! Seeing differences here is exhausting! Unless the Holy Spirit gives the dream its function, "it was made for hate, and will continue in death's service." "And those who serve the lord of death have come to worship in a separated world, each with his tiny spear and rusted sword, to keep his ancient promises to die." All we need to do is decide we do not know the purpose of the world! So simple! "How lovely is the world whose purpose is forgiveness of God's Son! How free from fear, how filled with blessing and with happiness!"