By Gonny 
The future… we all think about it. We make plans, hope for better times, and fear what is to come. The future seems like something concrete, something that lies “ahead” of us—an unknown path we must walk. But if we take A Course in Miracles seriously, we must also examine this concept. Does the future even exist?
The Course is radical: “The only time there is, is NOW.” “Salvation is occurring now.” The future, like the past, is a construct of the ego. A projection of what has not yet happened, based on our fears or desires. But if only the present moment is real, how can the future exist? And yet, we let it control us completely. We think: “If I fix this problem now, the future will be better.” “What if something bad happens?” “How can I prepare for what’s coming?” But all these thoughts pull us away from the only moment where we can truly experience anything: the NOW.
The future is a blank canvas. What we project onto it determines how we experience it. The ego projects fear: uncertainty, the need to control, worst-case scenarios. The Holy Spirit projects trust: openness to what comes, without resistance or worry. Your experience of the future is not shaped by what will happen, but by how you perceive it NOW. Imagine fully surrendering to the idea that you are already safe. That there is nothing to fear. That the path unfolds naturally. What would the future look like then?
Many people think preparation means buying insurance, saving money, and making plans. But A Course in Miracles teaches us another way: Be at peace NOW. Because the future is nothing more than a reflection of your present thoughts. Give all your worries about the future to the Holy Spirit. Ask: “How can I see this differently?” Understand that the future will always be an illusion. Only in the NOW can you experience what is real. This doesn’t mean you can’t plan or dream. It simply means that your identity is not dependent on a future that has yet to arrive. You are already complete. Now.
The next time you worry about the future, ask yourself:
What if I am already safe?
What if I allow the future to unfold naturally?
What if NOW contains everything I need?
And if your ego starts protesting (“But what about my bills? The world! The problems!”), remind yourself of this truth: You have never actually experienced the future. You have only ever experienced the NOW. And if you can find peace NOW, you will never have to worry about the future again. Because the future, as you experience it, will always be a reflection of your present mind.
The future is not a fixed destiny. Not a dark cloud or a promise of happiness. It is simply a mirror of your current consciousness. So do you want a beautiful future? Be at peace NOW. Do you want certainty? Trust NOW. Do you want freedom? Let go of control over the future and live NOW. Because there is no future. Only this moment. And that is all you will ever need.
With love and light,
G.