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A: Yes, we are there helping you when you ask. (06/19/93)

===EDUCATION AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH===

===='''''[[Education]]''''', '''''[[Growth]]'''''====

Today's lesson is on [[education]] and [[spiritual growth]]. This is an interesting [[topic]] in many ways. As you may have guessed, a very important part of this [[Teaching Mission]] is, as its title says, [[education]]. The way that we understand education varies somewhat from the [[concept]] as grasped in the [[material]] life. There is the presentation of a novel [[concept]] to the [[student]]. And the act of presenting the concept requires not only [[diligent]] [[effort]] on the part of the [[teacher]] but also the spiritual ingredient of [[love]] for the [[student]] and the sincere [[desire]] to impart that which has been gained through [[effort]], that is, [[information]]. Without these two elements, as well as a third element, namely the [[sincere]] [[receptivity]] of the student, himself or herself, and the student's [[reciprocal]] love of [[knowledge]] and search for [[truth]], then no real learning will occur. This is like a [[chemical]] [[reaction]] you may say. And, in [[fact]], [[physical]] and [[electrical]] [[forces]] are very much involved in the [[education]] [[process]]. There is actual [[exchange]] of [[energy]] between the [[teacher]] and the [[student]] when true [[learning]] occurs. I am sure that everyone here has sensed that at one time or another during your lives. Think back, and remember the occasion when you acquired [[knowledge]] - and the [[teacher]] - and the occasion was marked by that different [[feeling]] within; not just a [[pedagogic]] [[exercise]], but not so different from a [[dance]] in which both partners must [[coordinate]] their [[efforts]] and [[actions]] in order to achieve a successful result. There is nothing [[passive]] about [[education]], about the [[learning]] [[process]], and it may well prove to be the most [[difficult]] work that you perform for much of the first part of your eternal career. Additionally, part of [[the mission]] for each and every will [[creature]] created by [[the Father]] is to continue learning for the full period of your [[existence]]. Father has placed in all [[creatures]] abilities that are geared to [[assist]] in [[learning]]. Even the [[virus]] of [[Urantia]] is able to learn, and the [[act]] of learning can most definitely be placed in the category of "[[miracle]]." Like the [[secret]] of life, the secret of [[learning]] is unfathomable to the [[mortal mind]]. And like life, the mortal is able to perpetuate learning. And the [[analogy]] extends further for - as you are [[aware]] - many mortals believe they are [[responsible]] for life, and they are responsible for learning - lacking [[humility]] - in [[ignorance]] and denial of [[truth]]. As you grow in your ability to [[worship]] through your [[efforts]], you will find that your capacity to learn is enhanced - yet another beneficial result of [[spirit growth]] - not a [[reward]] as you understand rewards, but more a result of following Father's plan rather than [[resisting]]. There has been talk in some of our recent lessons about [[Caligastia]]. And it is interesting to note here that the moment Caligastia [[received]] the [[idea]] of [[rebellion]] during [[communication]] with [[Lucifer]] was the moment at which his ability to learn ceased, and his ability to [[worship]]. And it could be said that he started to die at that [[moment]], truly die, not a [[material]] [[death]], but the [[profound]] [[death]] of the [[spirit]].

Today's lesson is on [[education]] and [[spiritual growth]]. This is an interesting [[topic]] in many ways. As you may have guessed, a very important part of this [[Teaching Mission]] is, as its title says, [[education]]. The way that we understand education varies somewhat from the [[concept]] as grasped in the [[material]] life. There is the presentation of a novel [[concept]] to the [[student]]. And the act of presenting the concept requires not only [[diligent]] [[effort]] on the part of the [[teacher]] but also the spiritual ingredient of [[love]] for the [[student]] and the sincere [[desire]] to impart that which has been gained through [[effort]], that is, [[information]]. Without these two elements, as well as a third element, namely the [[sincere]] [[receptivity]] of the student, himself or herself, and the student's [[reciprocal]] love of [[knowledge]] and search for [[truth]], then no real learning will occur. This is like a [[chemical]] [[reaction]] you may say. And, in [[fact]], [[physical]] and [[electrical]] [[forces]] are very much involved in the [[education]] [[process]]. There is actual [[exchange]] of [[energy]] between the [[teacher]] and the [[student]] when true [[learning]] occurs. I am sure that everyone here has sensed that at one time or another during your lives. Think back, and remember the occasion when you acquired [[knowledge]] - and the [[teacher]] - and the occasion was marked by that different [[feeling]] within; not just a [[pedagogic]] [[exercise]], but not so different from a [[dance]] in which both partners must [[coordinate]] their [[efforts]] and [[actions]] in order to achieve a successful result. There is nothing [[passive]] about [[education]], about the [[learning]] [[process]], and it may well prove to be the most [[difficult]] work that you perform for much of the first part of your eternal career. Additionally, part of [[the mission]] for each and every will [[creature]] created by [[the Father]] is to continue learning for the full period of your [[existence]]. Father has placed in all [[creatures]] abilities that are geared to [[assist]] in [[learning]]. Even the [[virus]] of [[Urantia]] is able to learn, and the [[act]] of learning can most definitely be placed in the category of "[[miracle]]." Like the [[secret]] of life, the secret of [[learning]] is unfathomable to the [[mortal mind]]. And like life, the mortal is able to perpetuate learning. And the [[analogy]] extends further for - as you are [[aware]] - many mortals believe they are [[responsible]] for life, and they are responsible for learning - lacking [[humility]] - in [[ignorance]] and denial of [[truth]]. As you grow in your ability to [[worship]] through your [[efforts]], you will find that your capacity to learn is enhanced - yet another beneficial result of [[spirit growth]] - not a [[reward]] as you understand rewards, but more a result of following Father's plan rather than [[resisting]]. There has been talk in some of our recent lessons about [[Caligastia]]. And it is interesting to note here that the moment Caligastia [[received]] the [[idea]] of [[rebellion]] during [[communication]] with [[Lucifer]] was the moment at which his ability to learn ceased, and his ability to [[worship]]. And it could be said that he started to die at that [[moment]], truly die, not a [[material]] [[death]], but the [[profound]] [[death]] of the [[spirit]].

Without this added [[sense]] - for it is a sense as your [[vision]] is - a being is unable to [[learn]] sufficiently to [[achieve]] the requisite [[spiritual growth]] needed for [[survival]]. So you see, that is why the appearance of creatures capable of [[freewill]] [[decision]] making is such a critical [[event]] on a [[planet]]. A critical and wondrous and [[miraculous]] [[event]] indeed. When you pass from this life and move on to the next level, the [[joy]] that you have now, from such [[experiences]] as [[procreation]], will be imparted through [[learning]] and through [[worship]] and through [[assisting]] Father and His loving servants in creating that which is. Your [[memories]] of [[joy]] will most definitely be preserved as this [[emotion]] is really important in [[spirit growth]]. Since you are of [[animal]] origin and nothing is wasted, those strong [[feelings]] that are beneficial to [[animal]] [[survival]] - [[procreation]], [[hunger]] and seeking of [[food]], the [[desire]] to [[rest]] the body, [[aggression]] in the [[face]] of [[danger]] - once free will arrives, it becomes possible for the possessor of [[free will]] to [[channel]] these strong animal [[emotions]] into the [[service]] of the spirit most constructively. For each of you here doing that, channelling these [[emotions]] into your own personal [[spiritual growth]] is a part - an important part - of your own personal [[mission]] here on [[Urantia]].

Without this added [[sense]] - for it is a sense as your [[vision]] is - a being is unable to [[learn]] sufficiently to [[achieve]] the requisite [[spiritual growth]] needed for [[survival]]. So you see, that is why the appearance of creatures capable of [[freewill]] [[decision]] making is such a critical [[event]] on a [[planet]]. A critical and wondrous and [[miraculous]] [[event]] indeed. When you pass from this life and move on to the next level, the [[joy]] that you have now, from such [[experiences]] as [[procreation]], will be imparted through [[learning]] and through [[worship]] and through [[assisting]] Father and His loving servants in creating that which is. Your [[memories]] of [[joy]] will most definitely be preserved as this [[emotion]] is really important in [[spirit growth]]. Since you are of [[animal]] origin and nothing is wasted, those strong [[feelings]] that are beneficial to [[animal]] [[survival]] - [[procreation]], [[hunger]] and seeking of [[food]], the [[desire]] to [[rest]] the body, [[aggression]] in the [[face]] of [[danger]] - once free will arrives, it becomes possible for the possessor of [[free will]] to [[channel]] these strong animal [[emotions]] into the [[service]] of the spirit most constructively. For each of you here doing that, channelling these [[emotions]] into your own personal [[spiritual growth]] is a part - an important part - of your own personal [[mission]] here on [[Urantia]].

Many of the components of these lessons are aimed at teaching you how to achieve this end. We know that this is very difficult. Do not have remorse for your animal behaviors. Remorse is not very useful in service of Father. If you regret some of your actions, reflect on them and learn a way to - in future - direct such emotions and energy toward your own personal spiritual growth. Review these simple lessons that have been presented and the most excellent presentations provided in your Urantia Book which go into great detail in this matter. Think of The Urantia Book as your textbook for learning in conjunction with this teaching mission. In this way you will aid in your receptivity of spirit teaching. Now that the universe circuits are open, fully open, it is possible for each of you to tap into the transmissions, albeit less than a fully conscious level. You can do so through worship, through acts of loving service - not servitude, but service - through your own earnest desire to grow, to improve yourself and those about you, and through sharing in discreet ways that which you have gained with others. Not your material acquisitions. But those which are spiritual. When you do this you complete the final part of education and learning, which is that the student shall always become teacher. The true test of learning resides in this act. There is no teaching without somewhere in the being a love for the Father, even though it may not be acknowledged. That is teaching as we understand it as will creatures. And this is also required for true learning. Every step that you take in your spiritual growth career you shall be receiving from those who are one step beyond you and you shall be giving to those who are one step behind you. There will be further lessons about education and teaching but because your transmitter tires, we shall stop at this point now, and I shall take any questions.

Many of the components of these lessons are aimed at teaching you how to [[achieve]] this end. We know that this is very [[difficult]]. Do not have remorse for your [[animal]] [[behaviors]]. Remorse is not very useful in [[service]] of [[the Father|Father]]. If you [[regret]] some of your [[actions]], [[reflect]] on them and learn a way to - in [[future]] - direct such [[emotions]] and [[energy]] toward your own personal [[spiritual growth]]. Review these [[simple]] lessons that have been presented and the most excellent presentations provided in your [[Urantia Book]] which go into great detail in this matter. Think of The [[Urantia Book]] as your [[textbook]] for learning in conjunction with this [[Teaching Mission]]. In this way you will aid in your [[receptivity]] of spirit teaching. Now that the [[universe circuits]] are open, fully open, it is possible for each of you to tap into the transmissions, albeit less than a fully [[conscious]] level. You can do so through [[worship]], through [[acts]] of loving [[service]] - not servitude, but service - through your own [[earnest]] [[desire]] to grow, to improve yourself and those about you, and through [[sharing]] in discreet ways that which you have gained with others. Not your [[material]] acquisitions. But those which are [[spiritual]]. When you do this you complete the final part of [[education]] and [[learning]], which is that the student shall always become [[teacher]]. The true test of learning resides in this [[act]]. There is no teaching without somewhere in the being a [[love]] for [[the Father]], even though it may not be acknowledged. That is [[teaching]] as we understand it as will creatures. And this is also required for true [[learning]]. Every step that you take in your [[spiritual growth]] career you shall be receiving from those who are one step beyond you and you shall be giving to those who are one step behind you. There will be further lessons about [[education]] and teaching but because your [[transmitter]] tires, we shall stop at this point now, and I shall take any [[questions]].

S: Rayson, I have two statements that are related to the lesson but not related to each other. My first comment is that The Urantia Book says that the universe is one vast school. That thought is quite appropriate to underline your session.

S: Rayson, I have two [[statements]] that are related to the lesson but not related to each other. My first comment is that The [[Urantia Book]] says that [[the universe]] is one vast [[school]]. That thought is quite appropriate to underline your session.

R: Yes, very much.

R: Yes, very much.

S: The second comment: I found it amazing, even astounding, that Caligastia lost the only two spiritual qualities or components that make the difference between animals and humans in this lifetime. He lost the sixth and seventh adjutant mind-spirits, the equivalent of wisdom and worship. I know the adjutant mind-spirits do not work beyond the animal level, but I think it is fascinating that the spiritual equivalent of these two adjutant mind-spirits are what he lost. So he then became a spiritual animal for all practical purposes. Is that correct?

S: The second comment: I found it amazing, even astounding, that [[Caligastia]] lost the only two spiritual [[qualities]] or components that make the [[difference]] between [[animals]] and [[humans]] in this lifetime. He lost the sixth and seventh [[adjutant mind-spirits]], the equivalent of [[wisdom]] and [[worship]]. I know the adjutant mind-spirits do not work beyond the [[animal]] level, but I think it is [[fascinating]] that the spiritual equivalent of these two [[adjutant mind-spirits]] are what he lost. So he then became a spiritual [[animal]] for all practical purposes. Is that correct?

R: Yes. That is most astute. That is what happened, and this is an illustration of the true extent of Father's - of what Father will allow His creatures to do. But you can see the results, can you not? (S: Yes, I sure can.) (06/26/93)

R: Yes. That is most astute. That is what happened, and this is an [[illustration]] of the true extent of Father's - of what Father will allow His [[creatures]] to do. But you can see the results, can you not? (S: Yes, I sure can.) (06/26/93)

Q: Is it normal for us to have periods of forward growth in our spiritual growth? There is an old saying: one step forward, two steps back. Is it normal for us to have periods of regression or that seem like regression? And are they really regressive? Is it possible that we come out of those black periods with more resolve, better understanding? Or are we just starting over again?

Q: Is it normal for us to have periods of forward growth in our [[spiritual growth]]? There is an old saying: one step forward, two steps back. Is it [[normal]] for us to have periods of [[regression]] or that seem like regression? And are they really regressive? Is it possible that we come out of those [[Darkness|black]] periods with more resolve, better [[understanding]]? Or are we just starting over again?

A: Well, remember again that spiritually only the positive is perceived, so it is most likely that what you personally experience is not regression, but rather stasis. That is, the forward progress you make may slow or even halt for periods. It is unlikely that anybody in this room today has actually regressed in their spiritual growth, because a true spiritual regression requires iniquitous decision making, and none of you have done that. But as I said earlier, at the spiritual level - and this will be far more apparent to you once you pass from the material life - it is the sense of awe and wonder that one gains from forward motion in the terms of spiritual growth that is such a strong incentive for beings to journey Paradiseward. And a slowing or a delay in that journey in not necessarily painful, nor is it regressive, but the wonder and awe stop. And the cessation of the wonder and awe just is not a desirable state to be in. You are probably experiencing that yourself. Do not be so harsh with yourself. Accept the fact that you are not created perfect and that you are very much feeling your way in your spiritual growth on this planet that has had so much misfortune. You are not in conscious contact with the universe circuits, as are beings on other planets. Rather, your guide is your own faith, and that is far more difficult to follow, far more difficult. And you have done very well, and will continue to do so. Think about the factor of faith, and remember that Father punishes no one for a stuttering journey. In fact, He does not even punish those who decline to take the journey. The only spiritual punishment that exists in the universe is the lack of spiritual perception, or eventually, the state of non-being. But this is a choice. You have not made that choice. None of you has made that choice. Do not let the fear of pagan religions and of your own animal heritage seep into your spiritual journey. There will be no punishment. You all know that deep inside. Think of it during the static periods. Even the best need to rest from time to time. You have read in your books about the need for reversion directors. Does that answer? (08/28/93)

A: Well, remember again that spiritually only the [[positive]] is perceived, so it is most likely that what you personally [[experience]] is not [[regression]], but rather [[stasis]]. That is, the forward [[progress]] you make may slow or even halt for periods. It is unlikely that anybody in this room today has actually regressed in their [[spiritual growth]], because a true spiritual regression requires [[iniquitous]] [[decision]] making, and none of you have done that. But as I said earlier, at the spiritual level - and this will be far more apparent to you once you pass from the [[material]] life - it is the sense of [[awe]] and [[wonder]] that one gains from forward [[motion]] in the terms of [[spiritual growth]] that is such a strong [[incentive]] for beings to [[journey]] Paradiseward. And a slowing or a [[delay]] in that journey in not necessarily [[painful]], nor is it regressive, but the [[wonder]] and [[awe]] stop. And the cessation of the wonder and awe just is not a desirable state to be in. You are probably experiencing that yourself. Do not be so harsh with yourself. [[Accept]] the [[fact]] that you are not created [[perfect]] and that you are very much [[feeling]] your way in your [[spiritual growth]] on [[this planet]] that has had so much misfortune. You are not in [[conscious]] [[contact]] with the [[universe circuits]], as are beings on [[other planets]]. Rather, your guide is your own [[faith]], and that is far more difficult to follow, far more [[difficult]]. And you have done very well, and will continue to do so. Think about the [[factor]] of [[faith]], and remember that Father punishes no one for a stuttering [[journey]]. In fact, He does not even punish those who decline to take the journey. The only spiritual punishment that exists in [[the universe]] is the lack of [[spiritual]] [[perception]], or [[eventually]], the state of non-being. But this is a [[choice]]. You have not made that choice. None of you has made that choice. Do not let the [[fear]] of [[pagan]] religions and of your own [[animal]] [[heritage]] seep into your spiritual journey. There will be no [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punishment punishment]. You all know that deep inside. [[Think]] of it during the static periods. Even the best need to [[rest]] from time to time. You have read in your [[books]] about the need for [[reversion directors]]. Does that answer? (08/28/93)

R: Remember again, my friends, that spirit growth in man does not occur by virtue of outside influence, material outside influence,. It cannot be forced, persuaded, bought or arranged in any way by another being. It is, and always shall be, a matter of an individual decision to accept and work with the indwelling Thought Adjuster. There is every example imaginable of this happening in the face of love, kindness, terrible cruelty and torture, enormous handicap and great wealth. There is no easy formula that you can follow to influence your fellows. You must lead your own personal life as you, in contact with your Adjuster and your own sense of universe message, deem appropriate. You are responsible for yourself while on this planet, and by conducting yourself as Jesus did you will be doing the most that you can do to positively affect this planet and your fellow beings. I know that this is hard for you as it was for me. One asks, "But is there not more that I can do? Please, please tell me where can I spread my wealth? How can I spend my time? Who can I speak to? What can I do? It must be more complicated than that." Well, the material acts of giving, speaking, doing, while well-intentioned are not the way to influence spirit growth and actually are far easier than working on one's self. As you endeavor to lead your life truthfully, kindly, with loving and goodness, your example will be observed by one and all, and your light will be perceived at least by the Thought Adjuster of others, if not by their conscious minds, and there will be a deep awareness of your goodness and your courage and faith. It requires great patience to persevere in this way. Have faith. But consider the lighthouse. It does not go to ships, swim across waves. It faithfully turns. And as the lighthouse mechanism turns, the searchlight flashes across the waters through the air, rendering service to one and all who perceive its brightness. Be like the lighthouse, my dear. Does that help?

R: Remember again, my [[friends]], that [[spirit growth]] in man does not occur by [[virtue]] of outside [[influence]], material outside influence,. It cannot be [[forced]], persuaded, bought or arranged in any way by another [[being]]. It is, and always shall be, a matter of an [[individual]] [[decision]] to [[accept]] and work with the indwelling [[Thought Adjuster]]. There is every example imaginable of this happening in the face of [[love]], [[kindness]], terrible [[cruelty]] and [[torture]], enormous [[handicap]] and great [[wealth]]. There is no easy [[formula]] that you can follow to [[influence]] your fellows. You must lead your own [[personal]] life as you, in contact with your [[Adjuster]] and your own sense of [[universe]] message, deem appropriate. You are [[responsible]] for yourself while on [[this planet]], and by conducting yourself as [[Jesus]] did you will be doing the most that you can do to positively affect [[this planet]] and your fellow beings. I know that this is hard for you as it was for me. One asks, "But is there not more that I can do? Please, please tell me where can I spread my [[wealth]]? How can I spend my [[time]]? Who can I speak to? What can I do? It must be more [[complicated]] than that." Well, the [[material]] acts of giving, [[speaking]], doing, while well-intentioned are not the way to influence [[spirit growth]] and actually are far easier than working on one's [[self]]. As you endeavor to lead your life [[truthfully]], kindly, with loving and [[goodness]], your [[example]] will be [[observed]] by one and all, and your light will be perceived at least by the [[Thought Adjuster]] of others, if not by their [[conscious]] minds, and there will be a deep [[awareness]] of your [[goodness]] and your [[courage]] and [[faith]]. It requires great [[patience]] to [[persevere]] in this way. Have [[faith]]. But consider the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lighthouse lighthouse]. It does not go to ships, swim across [[waves]]. It faithfully turns. And as the lighthouse [[mechanism]] turns, the searchlight flashes across the [[waters]] through the air, rendering [[service]] to one and all who [[perceive]] its brightness. Be like the lighthouse, my dear. Does that help?

S: Yes. Thank you. It's a beautiful image. It does help indeed. (10/23/93) *********************

S: Yes. Thank you. It's a [[beautiful]] image. It does help indeed. (10/23/93)

Q: Rayson, I keep pondering things about the ascension plan. Sometimes questions come up that I'm not sure you're permitted to answer. But I'm going to ask anyway. In Urantia years, such as this is 1993, would you tell me the year of the last dispensational resurrection?

Q: Rayson, I keep [[pondering]] things about the [[ascension plan]]. Sometimes questions come up that I'm not sure you're [[permitted]] to answer. But I'm going to ask anyway. In [[Urantia]] years, such as this is 1993, would you tell me the year of the last [[dispensation]]al [[resurrection]]?

A: I am truly not permitted to give you such information.

A: I am truly not permitted to give you such [[information]].

S: I rather thought you weren't, but one does wonder.

S: I rather thought you weren't, but one does wonder.

A: You will know soon.

A: You will know soon.

Q: When I get there. No, I was thinking about others who have preceded me on the journey, and wondering where they were along the way, and so forth. I believe I understand the plan well enough, but I'd like to know; a person who does not know about God's ascension plan in the manner of the teachings in the Urantia Book, but who has a religious relationship with Father, is a believer, is a loving person, lives in his belief, can he or she actually skip the long sleep and be resurrected on the mansion world on the third day, if they were prepared spiritually?

Q: When I get there. No, I was [[thinking]] about others who have preceded me on the [[journey]], and wondering where they were along the way, and so forth. I believe I [[understand]] the plan well enough, but I'd like to know; a [[person]] who does not know about God's [[ascension plan]] in the [[manner]] of the teachings in the [[Urantia Book]], but who has a religious [[relationship]] with [[the Father|Father]], is a believer, is a loving person, lives in his [[belief]], can he or she actually skip the long [[sleep]] and be [[resurrected]] on the [[mansion world]] on the third day, if they were [[prepared]] spiritually?

A: Yes. At present this is quite rare. Remember as you ascend with each step Paradise-ward your power to perform spiritually increases. With that power goes greater responsibilities, and it would be most unwise to allow too rapid progression of the unprepared. This does not mean that there are not beings on Urantia who are most virtuous and devoted and work-oriented and service-driven. But imagine that you are in a storm at sea and every bit of your effort is required to keep the ship afloat . .. [end of side of tape] When that storm subsides and you find yourself at a distance from land, what would be the point of giving you a wheeled vehicle?

A: Yes. At present this is quite rare. Remember as you [[ascend]] with each step [[Paradise]]-ward your [[power]] to perform spiritually increases. With that power goes greater [[responsibilities]], and it would be most unwise to allow too rapid [[progression]] of the unprepared. This does not mean that there are not [[beings]] on [[Urantia]] who are most [[virtuous]] and [[devoted]] and work-oriented and [[service]]-driven. But [[imagine]] that you are in a storm at [[sea]] and every bit of your effort is required to keep the ship afloat . .. [end of side of tape] When that storm subsides and you find yourself at a distance from [[land]], what would be the point of giving you a wheeled vehicle?

Q: Yes. Thank you, Rayson. Then, carrying this further, the sleeping survivor is not aware of the passage of time. Is there preparation going on during this sleep to undertake the next journey?

Q: Yes. Thank you, Rayson. Then, carrying this further, the [[sleeping survivor]] is not [[aware]] of the passage of [[time]]. Is there [[preparation]] going on during this sleep to undertake the next [[journey]]?

A: Well, yes, in the sense that there is something of a remodeling of memory that occurs not unlike that which happens when you emerge from your mother's womb. The newborn baby recalls nothing of life in the womb, and the newborn mansion world inhabitant recalls nothing, really, of life in the flesh, but does take the benefit of that life forward. And when there is reunion among those who once shared material life experience, you are permitted a glimpse of that memory. But it is not specifically preserved within your being. It is reposited elsewhere. You will not find this to be very interesting anyway, once you become fully aware of the mansion world life. [laughter]

A: Well, yes, in the sense that there is something of a remodeling of [[memory]] that occurs not unlike that which happens when you emerge from your [[mother]]'s [[womb]]. The newborn baby recalls nothing of life in the womb, and the newborn [[mansion world]] inhabitant recalls nothing, really, of life in the [[flesh]], but does take the benefit of that life forward. And when there is reunion among those who once [[shared]] [[material]] life [[experience]], you are permitted a [[glimpse]] of that [[memory]]. But it is not specifically preserved within your [[being]]. It is deposited elsewhere. You will not find this to be very interesting anyway, once you become fully [[aware]] of the [[mansion world]] life. [[[laughter]]]

Q: By that you mean we will not find our mortal memory plan interesting? The plan that I'm asking you about, that you have just told us, I think is beautiful and we might find that still interesting.

Q: By that you mean we will not find our mortal memory plan interesting? The plan that I'm asking you about, that you have just told us, I think is beautiful and we might find that still interesting.

R: He is not directly present, but is observing from afar. He is always aware of these proceedings but cannot always be physically present.

R: He is not directly present, but is observing from afar. He is always aware of these proceedings but cannot always be physically present.

S: I would like for him to observe my commendation of you and your presentation of the lessons which he's helped you write. The lessons themselves are marvellous, and your presentation of them is wonderful. You have very, very high marks.

S: I would like for him to [[observe]] my commendation of you and your presentation of the lessons which he's helped you write. The lessons themselves are marvelous, and your presentation of them is [[wonderful]]. You have very, very high marks.

R: Thank you for your kind comment, however I am judged by the effect upon your lives and the lives of those with whom you interact, no matter how kind your comments may be.

R: Thank you for your kind comment, however I am [[judged]] by the [[effect]] upon your lives and the lives of those with whom you [[interact]], no matter how kind your comments may be.

S: Even by that test you're number one. I see changes, spiritual changes, spiritual growth in every one of your students.

S: Even by that test you're number one. I see [[changes]], spiritual changes, [[spiritual growth]] in every one of your [[students]].

S2: Absolutely.

S2: Absolutely.

R: You would be amazed, each of you, to know how far your own personal spiritual work actually goes. There is so much that you touch with each passing moment. It is truly astonishing, truly a chain reaction. The benign contamination of spirit growth is a very fast growing thing, indeed. I shall now bid you farewell, and I shall look forward to seeing you anon. (12/18/93) *********************

R: You would be [[amazed]], each of you, to know how far your own personal [[spiritual]] work actually goes. There is so much that you [[touch]] with each passing [[moment]]. It is truly astonishing, truly a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chain_reaction chain reaction]. The benign contamination of [[spirit growth]] is a very fast growing thing, indeed. I shall now bid you [[farewell]], and I shall look forward to seeing you anon. (12/18/93)

===SPIRITUAL LIVING===

===SPIRITUAL LIVING===