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==Session 1==

==Session 1==

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

WILL: The love of God surrounds us. The power of God enfolds us. The thought of God supports us. Wherever we gather, He is. Good evening. I'm your teacher, Will, who loves you.

WILL: The [[love]] of [[God]] [[surrounds]] us. The [[power]] of God enfolds us. The [[thought]] of God supports us. Wherever we gather, He is. Good evening. I'm your [[teacher]], Will, who loves you.

It is good to see that we have visitors from another group. This kind of interchange should be encouraged. All of you learn things from personal interaction. You well know this - it is the essence of the teaching. How much more so that the groups should communicate in the same fashion rather than through the exchange of the printed word.

It is good to see that we have [[visitors]] from another [[group]]. This kind of interchange should be [[encouraged]]. All of you learn things from [[personal]] [[interaction]]. You well know this - it is the [[essence]] of the teaching. How much more so that the groups should [[communicate]] in the same fashion rather than through the exchange of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Printing printed] [[word]].

I would like to continue tonight on the theme of [[listening]]. Before we begin I would like to apologize for the [[statement]] I made weeks ago regarding the erroneous report of imminent [[materialization]] of the [[celestial]] [[personalities]]. We used an Eric [[expression]], as I recall - "It was a fun ride while it lasted". I apologize because certain members of the group found this [[expression]] insulting. It was not intended that way. I was merely commenting on the exhilarating [[effect]] that even [[error]] has on humans. It was a pleasant [[thought]], was it not? But error nonetheless. It was not my [[intention]] to slight anyone. Remote from the physical ministry that follows in the [[wake]] of the [[divine]] [[plan]] it is natural that you should be [[stimulated]] by the prospect of other [[developments]]. I, too, am not [[immune]] from the exhilaration attendant on these kinds of circumstances. By my remark I meant only to say that I can identify with your situation to the extent of the [[exhilaration]]. I am not [[immune]] from it. I have long been a [[human]]. [[Error]] is an inescapable part of life as a [[human being]]. But we are all trying to better ourselves. We have a great deal of [[assistance]]. I meant no harm by my remark. Let us proceed then.

I would like to continue tonight on the theme of listening. Before we begin I would like to apologize for the statement I made weeks ago regarding the erroneous report of imminent materialization of the celestial personalities. We used an Eric expression, as I recall - "It was a fun ride while it lasted". I apologize because certain members of the group found this expression insulting. It was not intended that way. I was merely commenting on the exhilarating effect that even error has on humans. It was a pleasant thought, was it not? But error nonetheless. It was not my intention to slight anyone. Remote from the physical ministry that follows in the wake of the divine plan it is natural that you should be stimulated by the prospect of other developments. I, too, am not immune from the exhilaration attendant on these kinds of circumstances. By my remark I meant only to say that I can identify with your situation to the extent of the exhilaration. I am not immune from it. I have long been a human. Error is an inescapable part of life as a human being. But we are all trying to better ourselves. We have a great deal of assistance. I meant no harm by my remark. Let us proceed then.

Each of you has been alerted to situations and [[opportunities]] to actually [[listen]] rather than to pronounce your own [[opinions]] in [[conversations]] and meetings with your earthly [[brothers and sisters]] over this past week and that is [[good]] to see. Though you may oftentimes feel that it is [[necessary]] to stifle your own [[opinions]] when you feel such a circumstance has arisen, we call also upon you to exert your [[judgment]]. You should not allow the [[listening]] [[exercise]] to so take up your [[thoughts]] as to deny your companions in [[conversation]] and life [[experience]] the benefit of your own [[spiritual]] [[insights]]. We suggest that the wisest course for you to follow is to do as we suggested months ago and attempt to turn the [[focus]] of the conversation to matters of [[spiritual advancement]]. This [[listening]] exercise is an adjunct to the work that has gone before and it is not a wholly [[secular]] exercise. All of our previous instructions and suggestions are as valid today as they were in the [[past]] and more so. I simply point out that by [[listening]] and restraining your own [[ego]] based [[commentaries]] you are turning an encounter into an [[opportunity]]. We remain convinced if you allow your [[Thought Adjuster]] to make direct contact with your conversant's Thought Adjuster then something special will happen. I suggest to you that this [[event]] is [[worthy]] of [[observation]]. Your ability to [[concentrate]] your [[attention]] on the encounter itself and minimize the extraneous [[thoughts]] that arise with egoistic need as their source you will better to be able to [[discern]] contact between [[Adjusters]]. Regrettably, this is a rare species of [[event]] on your planet, although not unknown.

Each of you has been alerted to situations and opportunities to actually listen rather than to pronounce your own opinions in conversations and meetings with your earthly brothers and sisters over this past week and that is good to see. Though you may oftentimes feel that it is necessary to stifle your own opinions when you feel such a circumstance has arisen, we call also upon you to exert your judgment. You should not allow the listening exercise to so take up your thoughts as to deny your companions in conversation and life experience the benefit of your own spiritual insights. We suggest that the wisest course for you to follow is to do as we suggested months ago and attempt to turn the focus of the conversation to matters of spiritual advancement. This listening exercise is an adjunct to the work that has gone before and it is not a wholly secular exercise. All of our previous instructions and suggestions are as valid today as they were in the past and more so. I simply point out that by listening and restraining your own ego based commentaries you are turning an encounter into an opportunity. We remain convinced if you allow your Thought Adjuster to make direct contact with your conversant's Thought Adjuster then something special will happen. I suggest to you that this event is worthy of observation. Your ability to concentrate your attention on the encounter itself and minimize the extraneous thoughts that arise with egoistic need as their source you will better to be able to discern contact between Adjusters. Regrettably, this is a rare species of event on your planet, although not unknown.

By marshalling your [[resources]] we think the [[Heavenly Father]] will arrange for you to keenly [[observe]] Him as He [[reveals]] Himself by His favorite [[method]]. We [[think]] that you all [[realize]] what an unusual occasion this will be. We think you will like the result. We think you will [[enjoy]] the [[experience]]. We are [[confident]] that you will learn a great deal each time this occurs. Therefore we suggest that you rule yourselves as it says in the [[Urantia Book]]. He who can rule his own [[self]] is greater than he who takes a [[city]].[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Proverbs#Proverb_.16] [[Prepare]] yourselves to see something momentous. By and by pursuing this [[course]] you will notice you have entered upon a new life. A life of the [[love]] of [[the Father]] made [[flesh]] in the life of His [[Creator Son|son]] known among your people as [[Jesus]] of [[Nazareth]]. So do not become [[myopic]] about this [[exercise]]. Use good [[judgment]]. That's what we've been working toward. You will make your mistakes. That is an inescapable aspect of life on a [[material]] [[planet]]. We are with you. Do not trouble yourselves overly about any possible damage that you might cause to your conversant by making [[errors]] of ineptitude. As we have [[repeatedly]] commented, [[progress]] is the way. Therefore go forth [[boldly]] and [[listen]] and apply what you have learned. If you listen closely you will find that you are always [[learning]] from every [[source]]. That is all I have to say. Now, as our last item, it has been some time since the [[opportunity]] was offered for questions. This floor is open now for [[questions]].

JUDY: Will, this is Judy. I was [[reading]] in the [[Woods Cross TeaM|Utah papers]] about Roland [[thinking]] of his [[Thought Adjuster]] by his [[spiritual]] [[name]] and I found that to be a comfortable thought because I haven't quite known what to do with my spiritual name since I got it. Is that an appropriate to [[proceed]] in terms of my relationship with my [[Thought Adjuster]]?

By marshalling your resources we think the Heavenly Father will arrange for you to keenly observe Him as He reveals Himself by His favorite method. We think that you all realize what an unusual occasion this will be. We think you will like the result. We think you will enjoy the experience. We are confident that you will learn a great deal each time this occurs. Therefore we suggest that you rule yourselves as it says in the Urantia Book. He who can rule his own self is greater than he who takes a city. Prepare yourselves to see something momentous. By and by pursuing this course you will notice you have entered upon a new life. A life of the love of the Father made flesh in the life of His son known among your people as Jesus of Nazareth. So do not become myopic about this exercise. Use good judgment. That's what we've been working toward. You will make your mistakes. That is an inescapable aspect of life on a material planet. We are with you. Do not trouble yourselves overly about any possible damage that you might cause to your conversant by making errors of ineptitude. As we have repeatedly commented, progress is the way. Therefore go forth boldly and listen and apply what you have learned. If you listen closely you will find that you are always learning from every source. That is all I have to say. Now, as our last item, it has been some time since the opportunity was offered for questions. This floor is open now for questions.

WILL: We think at this point that this is a novel and original approach of [[Thought Adjuster]] identification. So far as we portend, no [[problems]] are foreseen. If you find it useful, we [[encourage]] you to inhabit this notion. We will say that the only [[problem]] that we foresee is the [[interpretation]] under the [[modern]] standards of [[psychological]] and psychiatric [[personality]] divisions. That does not invalidate this as a [[technique]]. It is impossible for this movement from going forward without taking some arrows. Many of them will hurt, badly. There is nothing for it but to take it up with [[the Father]]. We [[encourage]] you to pursue this saying only that it is possible that this [[technique]] is easily misinterpreted by your fellow [[secular]] [[academics]]. Is that [[satisfactory]]?

JUDY: Yes. I have one other [[question]]. Many of us have been going to hear Reverend Holmes on Wednesday at noon at [http://betheltally.org/ Bethel Missionary Baptist Church]. I'm sure you have been there on occasions. The [[message]] rings true as being a [[personal religion]] and yet there are some times where there are [[references]] to the [[devil]], et cetera. It is easy to invite people to that, I suppose because it is novel. Is there anything that we should watch out for or could you comment on the service and the orientation.

 

 

JUDY: Yes. I have one other question. Many of us have been going to hear Reverend Holmes on Wednesday at noon at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. I'm sure you have been there on occasions. The message rings true as being a personal religion and yet there are some times where there are references to the devil, et cetera. It is easy to invite people to that, I suppose because it is novel. Is there anything that we should watch out for or could you comment on the service and the orientation.

WILL: So far as we have observed he is a sincere and spirit led seeker who is skilled in sharing his developing daily perceptions and spiritual growth patterns with those willing to listen to his words. I have no criticisms of him. We embrace him. Another?

WILL: So far as we have observed he is a sincere and spirit led seeker who is skilled in sharing his developing daily perceptions and spiritual growth patterns with those willing to listen to his words. I have no criticisms of him. We embrace him. Another?

WILL: Relish the variety. It makes you strong. Well, the hour grows late. I have enjoyed your company, as always. I love you all. Until we meet again, I bid you farewell. Godspeed. Get out there and be quiet. Shalom.

WILL: Relish the variety. It makes you strong. Well, the hour grows late. I have enjoyed your company, as always. I love you all. Until we meet again, I bid you farewell. Godspeed. Get out there and be quiet. Shalom.

==Session 2==

==Session 2==

*June 14, 1992

*June 14, 1992