Subject: What the Course Says to Do When Someone Acts Insane - 02/07/26 - Earl Purdy

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February 7, 2026

Hello, My Mighty Companion,


Sometimes A Course in Miracles can be so radical in its simplicity. This week, as we dove further into The Correction of Error section, it gave us something very simple yet very challenging. In T-9.III, starting at paragraph 5, the Course tells us, “When a brother behaves insanely, you can heal him only by perceiving the sanity in him.” Now, that’s not the way we were trained to operate. Most of us learned to jump in and correct, advise, fix, manage, or just avoid the person altogether. The Course isn’t telling us to approve of crazy behavior. It’s telling us that the behavior is not the truth about them — and reacting to it as if it is only makes it real in our own minds.


As we continued through T-9.III.5–6, the Course made the point even clearer: when you accept someone’s error as real, you’re accepting that same error in yourself. That’s why trying to “straighten people out” never gives us peace. The healing doesn’t happen at the level of behavior. It happens when we hand the whole situation — their behavior and our reaction — over to the Holy Spirit. The moment we decide it’s our personal job to correct them, we step right back into the ego’s way of thinking. So the Course’s instruction for “what to do when someone acts insane” is actually very gentle: pause, step back from your interpretation, and be willing to see the sanity in them that fear can’t touch. That willingness invites healing for both of you.


It’s easy to believe in the principles of the Course in theory, but it’s not always easy to live it when everything hits at once. That’s really where the practice happens — in the middle of the reactions, the relationships, and the moments when the ego still feels louder than the truth. If you want support bringing the Course into those real-life places, a Clarity Session can help you look at what’s actually showing up for you and how to choose the mindset that leads to peace. And for students who want steadier guidance, I offer ongoing coaching and mentorship to help you live these teachings with more consistency and confidence. You don’t need to be fixed. You just deserve support in remembering the truth that’s already in you.


If you’re feeling the pull to go deeper, the Mighty Companions Miracle Community offers a steady, devoted space to do exactly that. This is an annual membership of $108 created for students who are ready for continuity, depth, and real integration of A Course in Miracles, not just inspiration in passing. Members receive weekly Study Guide Journals, access to unlisted ACIM playlists, the Language of Love Glossary, and invitations to members-only workshops and group sessions, all designed to support sustained practice over time. This community isn’t about dropping in when it’s convenient, but about walking the path together with presence and commitment, allowing insight to mature into lived experience. If you’re ready to choose consistency over sampling and devotion over dabbling, this container is here to support that choice.

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Finding Guidance for the Now!

As we move further into 2026, many people are noticing an energetic shift — a feeling that something is stirring beneath the surface. Even if you can’t quite name it, you may sense areas of your life being rearranged or redirected. That’s not your imagination. The energy of this year continues to unfold, and it’s asking you to pay attention to what’s trying to come alive in you.

If you’d like grounded spiritual insight into the patterns shaping your path right now, I’m offering astrology and numerology readings that help you understand your timing and the movement of your inner cycles. These sessions aren’t about predicting the future; they’re about helping you align with it. Together, we look at what’s shifting, what’s ready to be released, and how to move forward with clarity instead of resistance.


If you feel it’s time to stop second-guessing yourself and trust the direction life is pointing you, I’d be honored to explore the map with you.


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Thank you for walking this journey with me.


True Correction Begins with Seeing Clearly

One of the hardest things for us to accept is that what we call a “mistake” in another person is usually not a mistake at all. Most of the time, it’s simply someone not thinking the way we do.

And the Course tells us very clearly: that’s not an error that needs correction.

In Chapter 9, Section III of A Course in Miracles — “The Correction of Error,” we’re being shown something radical and deeply practical at the same time. We’re being told that true correction never happens by fixing someone else, pointing out what they’re doing wrong, or trying to get them to change.

True correction is internal.
It’s mental.


And it requires us to look honestly at how fear, anger, and guilt cloud our ability to truly see another — not just emotionally, but through our own programmed perceptions. We are not seeing with fresh eyes. We are seeing through our past learning, our conditioning, and the belief systems we’ve accepted without questioning. The Course calls this the ego. I often call it our programming. And as long as we are seeing through that programming, we are not seeing clearly at all.

Most of what we think we’re seeing in another person has very little to do with them, and almost everything to do with how we’ve been taught to interpret the world.

Fear, Anger, and Guilt Always Distort Perception
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✨ An Inner Journey for Wisdom & Peace: This Week's Astrological Energy

Between February 6 and 14, the energy takes a noticeable turn inward as Mercury moves into Pisces. The focus shifts from rapid thoughts to a quieter, more intuitive awareness. You may feel pulled toward reflection as if something in you wants a quieter space to speak. This period encourages listening rather than pushing, allowing wisdom to surface in its own way. It is a time when imagination expands and emotional signals become easier to recognize, which can bring clarity if you are willing to slow down and notice what rises.


Because Mercury is traveling through Pisces on its own before joining the bigger planetary movements later in the month, these days have a personal quality. Themes of healing, understanding your true desires, and creating meaningful connections become more prominent. Romance may feel more soulful and creativity easier to access.


Many people feel an urge to clear out what no longer belongs in their lives, whether that involves physical space or old habits that have been weighing on them. With Uranus nearing the end of its long stay in Taurus, there is a quiet encouragement to release what has been stuck and move toward what feels more aligned.

As Mercury reaches its shadow phase on February 12, the pace softens even further. You may sense an inner shift that invites you to prepare rather than decide. The influence of Pisces continues to highlight intuition, emotional honesty, and a willingness to let go of what no longer fits. This week is less about having answers and more about trusting the inner guidance that is trying to come through. When you pause and listen to what feels true, you create space for the next step on your path to reveal itself with ease.



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