This section shares with us the vision of enlightenment. As stated, ‘here the curriculum ends’. This is the vision of the end state of what we will think and feel once the goal is achieved. As God will take the last step, this achievement simply asks that we consistently express our willingness to experience this state of being.
a) “Very simply, the resurrection is the overcoming or surmounting of death. ²It is a reawakening or a rebirth; a change of mind about the meaning of the world. ³It is the acceptance of the Holy Spirit’s interpretation of the world’s purpose; the acceptance of the Atonement for oneself. ⁴It is the end of dreams of misery, and the glad awareness of the Holy Spirit’s final dream. ⁵It is the recognition of the gifts of God. ⁶It is the dream in which the body functions perfectly, having no function except communication. ⁷It is the lesson in which learning ends, for it is consummated and surpassed with this. ⁸It is the invitation to God to take His final step. ⁹It is the relinquishment of all other purposes, all other interests, all other wishes and all other concerns. ¹⁰It is the single desire of the Son for the Father.” (ACIM, M-28.1:1-10)
b) “The resurrection is the denial of death, being the assertion of life. ²Thus is all the thinking of the world reversed entirely. ³Life is now recognized as salvation, and pain and misery of any kind perceived as hell. ⁴Love is no longer feared, but gladly welcomed. ⁵Idols have disappeared, and the remembrance of God shines unimpeded across the world. ⁶Christ’s face is seen in every living thing, and nothing is held in darkness, apart from the light of forgiveness.” (ACIM, M-28.2:1-6)
c) “Here the curriculum ends. ²From here on, no directions are needed. ³Vision is wholly corrected and all mistakes undone. ⁴Attack is meaningless and peace has come. ⁵The goal of the curriculum has been achieved. ⁶Thoughts turn to Heaven and away from hell.” (ACIM, M-28.3:1-6)
d) “These things await us all, but we are not prepared as yet to welcome them with joy. ²As long as any mind remains possessed of evil dreams, the thought of hell is real. ³God’s teachers have the goal of wakening the minds of those asleep, and seeing there the vision of Christ’s face to take the place of what they dream.” (ACIM, M-28.6:1-3)