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==48:4. THE REVERSION DIRECTORS==     

==48:4. THE REVERSION DIRECTORS==     

48:4.1 [[Joyful]] [[mirth]] and the [[smile]]-equivalent are as [[universal]] as [[music]]. There is a [[morontial]] and a [[spiritual]] [[equivalent]] of mirth and [[laughter]]. The [[ascendant]] life is about equally divided between [[work]] and [[play]]—[[freedom]] from assignment.

48:4.1 [[Joyful]] mirth and the smile-equivalent are as [[universal]] as [[music]]. There is a [[morontial]] and a [[spiritual]] [[equivalent]] of mirth and [[laughter]]. The [[ascendant]] life is about equally divided between [[work]] and [[play]]—[[freedom]] from assignment.

48:4.2 [[Celestial]] [[relaxation]] and [[superhuman]] [[humor]] are quite [[different]] from their [[human]] analogues, but we all [[actually]] indulge in a [[form]] of both; and they really accomplish for us, in our [[state]], just about what [[ideal]] [[humor]] is able to do for you on [[Urantia]]. The [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_48#48:3._MORONTIA_COMPANIONS Morontia Companions] are [[skillful]] [[play]] sponsors, and they are most ably [[supported]] by the ''reversion directors''.

48:4.2 [[Celestial]] [[relaxation]] and [[superhuman]] [[humor]] are quite [[different]] from their [[human]] analogues, but we all [[actually]] indulge in a [[form]] of both; and they really accomplish for us, in our [[state]], just about what [[ideal]] [[humor]] is able to do for you on [[Urantia]]. The [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_48#48:3._MORONTIA_COMPANIONS Morontia Companions] are [[skillful]] [[play]] sponsors, and they are most ably [[supported]] by the ''reversion directors''.

48:4.11 All [[beings]] [[enjoy]] this sort of reversion except those who are [[inherent]] [[Creators]], hence [[automatic]] self-rejuvenators, and certain highly specialized [[types]] of [[creatures]], such as the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_29#29:3._THE_DOMAIN_OF_POWER_CENTERS power centers] and the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_29#29:4._THE_MASTER_PHYSICAL_CONTROLLERS physical controllers], who are always and [[eternally]] thoroughly [[business]]like in all their [[reactions]]. These [[periodic]] releases from the [[tension]] of [[functional]] [[duty]] are a regular part of life on all worlds throughout the [[universe of universes]] but not on the [[Isle of Paradise]]. [[Beings]] [[indigenous]] to the [[Paradise|central abode]] are incapable of [[Exhaustion|depletion]] and are not, therefore, subject to re-energizing. And with such [[beings]] of [[eternal]] [[Paradise]] [[perfection]] there can be no such reversion to [[evolutionary]] [[experiences]].

48:4.11 All [[beings]] [[enjoy]] this sort of reversion except those who are [[inherent]] [[Creators]], hence [[automatic]] self-rejuvenators, and certain highly specialized [[types]] of [[creatures]], such as the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_29#29:3._THE_DOMAIN_OF_POWER_CENTERS power centers] and the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_29#29:4._THE_MASTER_PHYSICAL_CONTROLLERS physical controllers], who are always and [[eternally]] thoroughly [[business]]like in all their [[reactions]]. These [[periodic]] releases from the [[tension]] of [[functional]] [[duty]] are a regular part of life on all worlds throughout the [[universe of universes]] but not on the [[Isle of Paradise]]. [[Beings]] [[indigenous]] to the [[Paradise|central abode]] are incapable of [[Exhaustion|depletion]] and are not, therefore, subject to re-energizing. And with such [[beings]] of [[eternal]] [[Paradise]] [[perfection]] there can be no such reversion to [[evolutionary]] [[experiences]].

48:4.12 Most of us have come up through lower [[stages]] of [[existence]] or through [[progressive]] [[levels]] of our orders, and it is refreshing and in a [[measure]] amusing to look back upon certain [[episodes]] of our [[Past|early]] [[experience]]. There is a restfulness in the [[contemplation]] of that which is old to one's order, and which lingers as a [[memory]] [[possession]] of the [[mind]]. The [[future]] signifies [[struggle]] and advancement; it bespeaks [[work]], [[effort]], and [[achievement]]; but the [[past]] savors of [[things]] already mastered and achieved; [[contemplation]] of the [[past]] permits of [[relaxation]] and such a carefree review as to provoke [[spirit]] [[mirth]] and a [[morontia]] [[state]] of [[mind]] verging on merriment.

48:4.12 Most of us have come up through lower [[stages]] of [[existence]] or through [[progressive]] [[levels]] of our orders, and it is refreshing and in a [[measure]] amusing to look back upon certain [[episodes]] of our [[Past|early]] [[experience]]. There is a restfulness in the [[contemplation]] of that which is old to one's order, and which lingers as a [[memory]] [[possession]] of the [[mind]]. The [[future]] signifies [[struggle]] and advancement; it bespeaks [[work]], [[effort]], and [[achievement]]; but the [[past]] savors of [[things]] already mastered and achieved; [[contemplation]] of the [[past]] permits of [[relaxation]] and such a carefree review as to provoke [[spirit]] mirth and a [[morontia]] [[state]] of [[mind]] verging on merriment.

48:4.13 Even [[mortal]] [[humor]] becomes most hearty when it depicts [[episodes]] affecting those just a little beneath one's [[present]] [[developmental]] [[state]], or when it portrays one's supposed superiors falling [[victim]] to the [[experiences]] which are commonly [[associated]] with supposed inferiors. You of [[Urantia]] have allowed much that is at once [[vulgar]] and unkind to become [[confused]] with your [[humor]], but on the whole, you are to be congratulated on a [[comparatively]] keen sense of [[humor]]. Some of your [[races]] have a rich vein of it and are greatly helped in their [[earthly]] [[careers]] thereby. Apparently you received much in the way of [[humor]] from your [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_73 Adamic inheritance], much more than was secured of either [[music]] or [[art]].

48:4.13 Even [[mortal]] [[humor]] becomes most hearty when it depicts [[episodes]] affecting those just a little beneath one's [[present]] [[developmental]] [[state]], or when it portrays one's supposed superiors falling [[victim]] to the [[experiences]] which are commonly [[associated]] with supposed inferiors. You of [[Urantia]] have allowed much that is at once [[vulgar]] and unkind to become [[confused]] with your [[humor]], but on the whole, you are to be congratulated on a [[comparatively]] keen sense of [[humor]]. Some of your [[races]] have a rich vein of it and are greatly helped in their [[earthly]] [[careers]] thereby. Apparently you received much in the way of [[humor]] from your [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_73 Adamic inheritance], much more than was secured of either [[music]] or [[art]].

48:4.16 The need for the [[relaxation]] and diversion of [[humor]] is greatest in those [[orders]] of [[ascendant beings]] who are subjected to [[sustained]] [[stress]] in their upward [[struggles]]. The two extremes of life have little need for humorous diversions. [[Primitive]] men have no [[capacity]] therefor, and [[beings]] of [[Paradise]] [[perfection]] have no need thereof. The [[hosts]] of [[Havona]] are [[naturally]] a [[joyous]] and exhilarating assemblage of supremely [[happy]] [[personalities]]. On [[Paradise]] the [[quality]] of [[worship]] obviates the [[necessity]] for reversion activities. But among those who start their [[careers]] far below the goal of [[Paradise]] [[perfection]], there is a large place for the [[ministry]] of the [[reversion directors]].

48:4.16 The need for the [[relaxation]] and diversion of [[humor]] is greatest in those [[orders]] of [[ascendant beings]] who are subjected to [[sustained]] [[stress]] in their upward [[struggles]]. The two extremes of life have little need for humorous diversions. [[Primitive]] men have no [[capacity]] therefor, and [[beings]] of [[Paradise]] [[perfection]] have no need thereof. The [[hosts]] of [[Havona]] are [[naturally]] a [[joyous]] and exhilarating assemblage of supremely [[happy]] [[personalities]]. On [[Paradise]] the [[quality]] of [[worship]] obviates the [[necessity]] for reversion activities. But among those who start their [[careers]] far below the goal of [[Paradise]] [[perfection]], there is a large place for the [[ministry]] of the [[reversion directors]].

48:4.17 The higher the [[mortal]] [[species]], the greater the [[stress]] and the greater the [[capacity]] for [[humor]] as well as the [[necessity]] for it. In the [[spirit]] world the [[opposite]] is true: The higher we [[ascend]], the less the need for the diversions of reversion [[experiences]]. But proceeding down the [[scale]] of [[spirit]] life from [[Paradise]] to the [[seraphic hosts]], there is an increasing need for the mission of [[mirth]] and the [[ministry]] of [[merriment]]. Those [[beings]] who most need the refreshment of [[periodic]] reversion to the [[intellectual]] [[status]] of previous [[experiences]] are the higher [[types]] of the [[human]] [[species]], the [[morontian]]s, [[angels]], and the [[Material Sons]], [[together]] with all similar [[types]] of [[personality]].

48:4.17 The higher the [[mortal]] [[species]], the greater the [[stress]] and the greater the [[capacity]] for [[humor]] as well as the [[necessity]] for it. In the [[spirit]] world the [[opposite]] is true: The higher we [[ascend]], the less the need for the diversions of reversion [[experiences]]. But proceeding down the [[scale]] of [[spirit]] life from [[Paradise]] to the [[seraphic hosts]], there is an increasing need for the mission of mirth and the [[ministry]] of merriment. Those [[beings]] who most need the refreshment of [[periodic]] reversion to the [[intellectual]] [[status]] of previous [[experiences]] are the higher [[types]] of the [[human]] [[species]], the [[morontian]]s, [[angels]], and the [[Material Sons]], [[together]] with all similar [[types]] of [[personality]].

48:4.18 [[Humor]] should [[function]] as an [[automatic]] safety valve to prevent the building up of excessive [[pressures]] due to the [[monotony]] of [[sustained]] and serious [[self]]-[[contemplation]] in [[association]] with the [[intense]] [[struggle]] for [[developmental]] [[progress]] and [[noble]] [[achievement]]. [[Humor]] also [[functions]] to lessen the shock of the unexpected [[impact]] of [[fact]] or of [[truth]], rigid unyielding [[fact]] and [[flexible]] ever-living [[truth]]. The [[mortal]] [[personality]], never sure as to which will next be encountered, through [[humor]] swiftly grasps—sees the point and achieves [[insight]]—the unexpected [[nature]] of the situation be it [[fact]] or be it [[truth]].

48:4.18 [[Humor]] should [[function]] as an [[automatic]] safety valve to prevent the building up of excessive [[pressures]] due to the [[monotony]] of [[sustained]] and serious [[self]]-[[contemplation]] in [[association]] with the [[intense]] [[struggle]] for [[developmental]] [[progress]] and [[noble]] [[achievement]]. [[Humor]] also [[functions]] to lessen the shock of the unexpected [[impact]] of [[fact]] or of [[truth]], rigid unyielding [[fact]] and [[flexible]] ever-living [[truth]]. The [[mortal]] [[personality]], never sure as to which will next be encountered, through [[humor]] swiftly grasps—sees the point and achieves [[insight]]—the unexpected [[nature]] of the situation be it [[fact]] or be it [[truth]].