This is the state of mind that A Course In Miracles points toward: Eternity. trust in god No matter how improved or inflated the limited self seems to be, it will never be the changeless, eternal Self that God created. It is necessary to recognize the trap of thinking that happiness, peace of mind, and salvation are somewhere off in the future, so that you can see that every moment is the opportunity. The linear (past/future) concept of time is part of the dualistic belief system that must be questioned. There is great joy and contentment in the experience of NOW. God isn't holding out on us or dangling a carrot of eternal peace before us, saying, \Here's Enlightenment, keep reaching… OOPS, you missed again.\ Enlightenment is right here, right now. \The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand\ means it is Now. Now is the gateway to the Eternal, for time and Eternity cannot both exist. All is One with God, and we are grateful for the Beloved Eternity which is Real and True. Now is the time of Salvation!