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===Dialogue===

===Dialogue===

===='''''[[Growth]]'''''====

===='''''[[Growth]]'''''====

JUDI: Our [[conversations]] earlier were about many of us [[feeling]] like we had reached a [[plateau]] and, perhaps, like unmotivated [[students]] of yours. We are not [[worried]] or [[complaining]] because we all know that we have made tremendous[[ spiritual growth]] over the last year and a half. But, we wanted to know if you have any [[strategies]] or ways of helping us to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catapult catapult] ourselves up to the next level and become re-[[engerized]] spiritually.

JUDI: Our [[conversations]] earlier were about many of us [[feeling]] like we had reached a [[plateau]] and, perhaps, like unmotivated [[students]] of yours. We are not [[worried]] or [[complaining]] because we all know that we have made tremendous[[ spiritual growth]] over the last year and a half. But, we wanted to know if you have any [[strategies]] or ways of helping us to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catapult catapult] ourselves up to the next level and become re-[[engerized]] spiritually.

WILL: The days and nights [[flow]] into one another so quickly yet the [[time]] can seem long, the days passing slowly as you enter a [[phase]] wherein you are not capable of detecting [[growth]]. This does not mean growth does not occur. It is a [[subtle]] thing. Just as you are not always [[aware]] of the passage of [[time]], so also are you not aware of the [[growth]] [[process]]. It is [[natural]] to seek validation of one's own [[growth]] much as you mark a wall to see your [[child]]'s growth. This is tangible [[proof]] to a [[mortal]] [[mind]] that such growth has occurred. To [[believe]] that growth is occurring when one is not [[aware]] of it -- many suggestions have been [[spoken]] aloud tonight among the various group members regarding ways in which to feel a certain [[connectedness]] and the [[joy]] that comes with that connectedness with [[the Father]]. There are many ways to revitalize your [[energies]] in carrying out the task of following [[the Father]]'s will. Which you [[choose]] should be an [[individual]] [[choice]] as not all [[share]] the same [[methods]] of reaching [[the Father]] just as He has many methods of reaching His [[individual]] children. Does this answer suffice?

WILL: The days and nights [[flow]] into one another so quickly yet the [[time]] can seem long, the days passing slowly as you enter a [[phase]] wherein you are not capable of detecting [[growth]]. This does not mean growth does not occur. It is a [[subtle]] thing. Just as you are not always [[aware]] of the passage of [[time]], so also are you not aware of the [[growth]] [[process]]. It is [[natural]] to seek validation of one's own [[growth]] much as you mark a wall to see your [[child]]'s growth. This is tangible [[proof]] to a [[mortal]] [[mind]] that such growth has occurred. To [[believe]] that growth is occurring when one is not [[aware]] of it -- many suggestions have been [[spoken]] aloud tonight among the various group members regarding ways in which to feel a certain [[connectedness]] and the [[joy]] that comes with that connectedness with [[the Father]]. There are many ways to revitalize your [[energies]] in carrying out the task of following [[the Father]]'s will. Which you [[choose]] should be an [[individual]] [[choice]] as not all [[share]] the same [[methods]] of reaching [[the Father]] just as He has many methods of reaching His [[individual]] children. Does this answer suffice?

Many of you gathered in the room tonight have greatly improved your [[understanding]] of the [[processes]] by which [[understanding]] of your fellow man is best accomplished. The [[word]], "[[tolerance]]" should be at the head of any list when one is gathering together ways of [[action]] to be used in the dealings with your fellow men. The world is comprised of a hodgepodge of many [[individuals]] with varying [[degrees]] of [[intelligence]], [[manners]] of [[speech]], [[actions]] and [[beliefs]]. To successfully [[integrate]] with others your [[ideas]] and [[beliefs]] requires a careful [[study]] of the mannerisms with which [[Jesus]] walked around through his earthly ministry. His example still stands apart as the best set of guidelines for you to emulate. When one is [[confronted]] with an [[unusual]] situation or [[person]] there is no better base to operate from than that of [[thinking]] to yourself, "How would [[Jesus]] have handled this?". If only in this [[exercise]] you could [[achieve]] some regular success, then you will have been much furthered along on the spiritual [[path]].

Many of you gathered in the room tonight have greatly improved your [[understanding]] of the [[processes]] by which [[understanding]] of your fellow man is best accomplished. The [[word]], "[[tolerance]]" should be at the head of any list when one is gathering together ways of [[action]] to be used in the dealings with your fellow men. The world is comprised of a hodgepodge of many [[individuals]] with varying [[degrees]] of [[intelligence]], [[manners]] of [[speech]], [[actions]] and [[beliefs]]. To successfully [[integrate]] with others your [[ideas]] and [[beliefs]] requires a careful [[study]] of the mannerisms with which [[Jesus]] walked around through his earthly ministry. His example still stands apart as the best set of guidelines for you to emulate. When one is [[confronted]] with an [[unusual]] situation or [[person]] there is no better base to operate from than that of [[thinking]] to yourself, "How would [[Jesus]] have handled this?". If only in this [[exercise]] you could [[achieve]] some regular success, then you will have been much furthered along on the spiritual [[path]].

The many [[types]] of people encountered throughout your lifetime, and particularly at such gatherings as were being held last week ([http://urantiabook.org/archive/history/h_timlin_6.htm IC93]), present you with an endless variety of [[opportunities]] for [[growth]]. The [[manner]] in which you receive and [[interact]] with each individual you encounter enables you to expand your [[knowledge]] and, perhaps, have a direct uplifting [[effect]] on that [[individual]] as well. Your [[progress]] in these areas has been noted and we are indeed pleased with your [[persistent]] [[efforts]]. The group meetings recently sponsored by the [[Urantia Fellowship]] group were looked upon with great interest and we [[feel]] that it was productive and [[meaningful]] for those who were able to attend. I was pleased to have several [[representatives]] from our group to be able to attend and to be able to return and [[share]] with the others some of the goings on. I also was pleased to be able to attend myself as a first hand [[observer]]. There were many [in attendance] from among the various [[TeaM|teaching groups]] which proved beneficial to all concerned. Many a chord was struck although not always apparent.

The many [[types]] of people encountered throughout your lifetime, and particularly at such gatherings as were being held last week ([https://urantiabook.org/archive/history/h_timlin_6.htm IC93]), present you with an endless variety of [[opportunities]] for [[growth]]. The [[manner]] in which you receive and [[interact]] with each individual you encounter enables you to expand your [[knowledge]] and, perhaps, have a direct uplifting [[effect]] on that [[individual]] as well. Your [[progress]] in these areas has been noted and we are indeed pleased with your [[persistent]] [[efforts]]. The group meetings recently sponsored by the [[Urantia Fellowship]] group were looked upon with great interest and we [[feel]] that it was productive and [[meaningful]] for those who were able to attend. I was pleased to have several [[representatives]] from our group to be able to attend and to be able to return and [[share]] with the others some of the goings on. I also was pleased to be able to attend myself as a first hand [[observer]]. There were many [in attendance] from among the various [[TeaM|teaching groups]] which proved beneficial to all concerned. Many a chord was struck although not always apparent.

This comes at a [[good]] time, for soon our work will be upstepped again. We will be asking you to pay more [[attention]] to your dealings with others whereby more may be [[touched]] with [[the Father]]'s [[love]] through you, our workers in [[the mission]]. This is not new. You have been asked to do this before. It is, for most, an ongoing [[struggle]] to remain in the constant [[flow]] of [[the Father]]'s [[love]], [[sharing]] it with those around you. There are many [[distractions]]. We would only ask that you attempt to spend more time in [[conscious]] [[thought]] and deed as you continue in your [[work]] trying to [[do the Father's will]] in all that you do. You will accomplish much. It is a work filled with [[joy]]. When you have [[love]] to give, you also are filled with the love - the loving [[feeling]] that must surely fill you to overflowing if you are to have love to pass on. I think you will like the [[feeling]]. [[The Father]] pours His [[blessing]] out over all of you, each and every one. Not only at the given [[moment]], but throughout the day. It only takes a [[moment]] to [[recognize]] it. Take in all that you can and pass on to others what is left. There will never be a shortage; it is always an [[abundance]]. It is the most pleasant work I can [[imagine]]. You will be lifted up, filled with [[the Father]]'s love and [[joy]] and also, importantly, you will be filling another, [[touching]] another with that [[love]]. This is what is required of you in your [[work]]. We think that you will like it.

This comes at a [[good]] time, for soon our work will be upstepped again. We will be asking you to pay more [[attention]] to your dealings with others whereby more may be [[touched]] with [[the Father]]'s [[love]] through you, our workers in [[the mission]]. This is not new. You have been asked to do this before. It is, for most, an ongoing [[struggle]] to remain in the constant [[flow]] of [[the Father]]'s [[love]], [[sharing]] it with those around you. There are many [[distractions]]. We would only ask that you attempt to spend more time in [[conscious]] [[thought]] and deed as you continue in your [[work]] trying to [[do the Father's will]] in all that you do. You will accomplish much. It is a work filled with [[joy]]. When you have [[love]] to give, you also are filled with the love - the loving [[feeling]] that must surely fill you to overflowing if you are to have love to pass on. I think you will like the [[feeling]]. [[The Father]] pours His [[blessing]] out over all of you, each and every one. Not only at the given [[moment]], but throughout the day. It only takes a [[moment]] to [[recognize]] it. Take in all that you can and pass on to others what is left. There will never be a shortage; it is always an [[abundance]]. It is the most pleasant work I can [[imagine]]. You will be lifted up, filled with [[the Father]]'s love and [[joy]] and also, importantly, you will be filling another, [[touching]] another with that [[love]]. This is what is required of you in your [[work]]. We think that you will like it.

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