Introduction

T-10.in.1. Nothing beyond yourself can make you fearful or loving, because nothing is beyond you. ² Time and eternity are both in your mind, and will conflict until you perceive time solely as a means to regain eternity. ³ You cannot do this as long as you believe that anything happening to you is caused by factors outside yourself. ⁴ You must learn that time is solely at your disposal, and that nothing in the world can take this responsibility from you. ⁵ You can violate God's laws in your imagination, but you cannot escape from them. ⁶ They were established for your protection and are as inviolate as your safety.

T-10.in.2. God created nothing beside you and nothing beside you exists, for you are part of Him. ² What except Him can exist? ³ Nothing beyond Him can happen, because nothing except Him is real. ⁴ Your creations add to Him as you do, but nothing is added that is different because everything has always been. ⁵ What can upset you except the ephemeral, and how can the ephemeral be real if you are God's only creation and He created you eternal? ⁶ Your holy mind establishes everything that happens to you. ⁷ Every response you make to everything you perceive is up to you, because your mind determines your perception of it.

T-10.in.3. God does not change His Mind about you, for He is not uncertain of Himself. ² And what He knows can be known, because He does not know it only for Himself. ³ He created you for Himself, but He gave you the power to create for yourself so you would be like Him. ⁴ That is why your mind is holy. ⁵ Can anything exceed the Love of God? ⁶ Can anything, then, exceed your will? ⁷ Nothing can reach you from beyond it because, being in God, you encompass everything. ⁸ Believe this, and you will realize how much is up to you. ⁹ When anything threatens your peace of mind, ask yourself, "Has God changed His Mind about me?" ¹⁰ Then accept His decision, for it is indeed changeless, and refuse to change your mind about yourself. ¹¹ God will never decide against you, or He would be deciding against Himself.