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==Session==

==Session==

===Opening===

===Opening===

Opening prayer

Opening [[prayer]]

Daniel: "My friends, I am Daniel, your teacher and guide. I welcome all of you to this gathering and I am happy that you are all working as human beings with a growing expansion of your divine nature. Your daily prayers, quiet time, actions and your dealings with others are beginning to show more and more progress, in that you are beginning to take the higher roads with more enlightenment. This will become a solid and continual part of your life as you commit yourselves to the quiet, to the work with your Indwelling Spirit. Note that it is truly not possible to know that guidance unless there is faith and this understanding of the First Source and Center.

Daniel: "My [[friends]], I am Daniel, your [[teacher]] and [[guide]]. I welcome all of you to this gathering and I am [[happy]] that you are all working as [[human being]]s with a growing expansion of your [[divine nature]]. Your daily [[prayers]], [[quiet time]], [[actions]] and your dealings with others are beginning to show more and more [[progress]], in that you are beginning to take the higher roads with more [[enlightenment]]. This will become a solid and continual part of your life as you commit yourselves to [[the quiet]], to the work with your [[Indwelling Spirit]]. Note that it is truly not possible to know that [[guidance]] unless there is [[faith]] and this [[understanding]] of the [[First Source and Center]].

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

And so, my friends it is with great joy for your friends on this side to see that our brothers and sisters on this plane are grasping, growing, and are working through the struggles of material life. For through these struggles and through the unfoldings of life itself you have begun that long ascent in search of the divine nature inherent within. Therefor at this time let me extend my love to each of you. It is always the teacher who knows real gratification in seeing students evolve, grasp, and grow, when concepts are brought to light for the individual. You, my students, have taken many steps over the last two years. These have involved much time in soul searching and there is now at this time a need to look back and realize that you have been risk takers, you have not been complacent. You have indeed seen that light at the end of the tunnel. You have traversed one tunnel and you will again find another tunnel that will, again, lead you on a journey that will bring you added enlightenment and will bring you another step closer to that understanding of the First Source and Center.

And so, my [[friends]] it is with great [[joy]] for your friends on this side to see that our [[brothers and sisters]] on this [[plane]] are grasping, growing, and are working through the [[struggles]] of [[material]] life. For through these [[struggles]] and through the [[unfoldings]] of life itself you have begun that long [[ascent]] in search of the [[divine]] nature [[inherent]] within. Therefor at this time let me extend my [[love]] to each of you. It is always the teacher who knows real [[gratification]] in seeing [[students]] evolve, grasp, and [[grow]], when concepts are brought to [[light]] for the [[individual]]. You, my [[students]], have taken many steps over the last two years. These have involved much time in [[soul]] searching and there is now at this time a need to look back and [[realize]] that you have been risk takers, you have not been complacent. You have indeed seen that light at the end of the tunnel. You have traversed one tunnel and you will again find another tunnel that will, again, lead you on a [[journey]] that will bring you added [[enlightenment]] and will bring you another [[step]] closer to that [[understanding]] of the [[First Source and Center]].

Even as I am somewhat ahead of you, I am, in my own timeframe, beginning to grasp greater [[concepts]] of that [[One Source]]. It is my [[joy]] to report to you that the [[journey]] ahead, while there is often toiling, is also [[gratifying]] and will [[strengthen]] you for later [[service]] as an [[ascending being]], as a [[Finaliter]], which you most [[assuredly]] will reach at some [[point]]. My lesson this evening is upon the [[concept]] of [[gentleness]].

Even as I am somewhat ahead of you, I am, in my own timeframe, beginning to grasp greater concepts of that One Source. It is my joy to report to you that the journey ahead, while there is often toiling, is also gratifying and will strengthen you for later service as an ascending being, as a Finaliter, which you most assuredly will reach at some point. My lesson this evening is upon the concept of gentleness.

During this season of your earthly time of [[preparation]] for the [[birth]] of Christ [[Michael]]([[Advent]]), let this be a time when you [[consider]] the aspect of [[gentleness]]. There are many other [[words]] that can be given in its place: mild [[manner]]ed, [[tender]] hearted, [[loving]], and [[compassionate]]. Many of these can fit into the same mold as gentleness. One of the characteristics that is [[attributed]] to Christ [[Michael]] was His [[gentleness]], His gentle [[nature]]. This is not to be confused with the [[negative]] connotation where He, Christ Michael could be walked upon and trampled, but rather look at the concept of gentleness in the aspect that He treated all [[human being]]s, all His [[brothers and sisters]], with the same [[respect]] and [[love]] in a gentle [[manner]], reaching out to all. His [[heart]] and compassion for men often overcame His [[nature]]. And in many [[quiet]] times this gentleness for all overcame Him. At those times He sat in quietness with the [[First Source and Center]] receiving [[strength]] and nourishment so that He could then go out into the world not to [[change]] [[everything]], but rather to plant the [[seeds]], to give gently to each of His brothers and sisters that they, themselves, could [[experience]] and bring about [[change]] in their own lives. This is the gentleness that I ask you to consider during this week as you work through the many [[activities]] that this [[season]] calls for; to take time to [[evaluate]] ways in which you, yourselves, can be more [[tenderhearted]], more [[compassionate]], more mild and more gentle with one another, as well as with yourselves.

During this season of your earthly time of preparation for the birth of Christ Michael(Advent), let this be a time when you consider the aspect of gentleness. There are many other words that can be given in its place: mild mannered, tender hearted, loving, and compassionate. Many of these can fit into the same mold as gentleness. One of the characteristics that is attributed to Christ Michael was His gentleness, His gentle nature. This is not to be confused with the negative connotation where He, Christ Michael could be walked upon and trampled, but rather look at the concept of gentleness in the aspect that He treated all human beings, all His brothers and sisters, with the same respect and love in a gentle manner, reaching out to all. His heart and compassion for men often overcame His nature. And in many quiet times this gentleness for all overcame Him. At those times He sat in quietness with the First Source and Center receiving strength and nourishment so that He could then go out into the world not to change everything, but rather to plant the seeds, to give gently to each of His brothers and sisters that they, themselves, could experience and bring about change in their own lives. This is the gentleness that I ask you to consider during this week as you work through the many activities that this season calls for; to take time to evaluate ways in which you, yourselves, can be more tenderhearted, more compassionate, more mild and more gentle with one another, as well as with yourselves.

There are , of course, [[activities]] that I could ask you to do during this week in [[considering]] gentleness. However it is really more [[soul growth]] promoting if you will take the time yourselves to look at this [[concept]] as to what it means to you, and how you best can bring about and approach your [[relationships]], etc., in a gentle [[manner]]; being [[respectful]], [[loving]], caring, and giving, while at the same time realizing that you cannot [[change]] the world. You can only plant [[seeds]] and you can help your [[brothers and sisters]] along as you [[grow]] yourselves.

There are , of course, activities that I could ask you to do during this week in considering gentleness. However it is really more soul growth promoting if you will take the time yourselves to look at this concept as to what it means to you, and how you best can bring about and approach your relationships, etc., in a gentle manner; being respectful, loving, caring, and giving, while at the same time realizing that you cannot change the world. You can only plant seeds and you can help your brothers and sisters along as you grow yourselves.

A gentle approach often [[speaks]] much more convincingly than does the [[aggressive]] nature. I call upon [[the teachers]] in this room, I call upon those who have [[Parenting|raised children]], those who have dealt with others in [[relationships]]; have you not seen first hand how much more [[effective]] your [[ideas]] become, how much more [[effective]] your words are if they are spoken lovingly and gently and perhaps, softly, than those that are given in [[haste]], in [[anger]], and in loud intonation? As you work through [[relationships]] this week, strive to find that area of gentleness that is most [[effective]]. Allow gentleness to become also a part of your [[nature]]. Often in overcoming old [[habits]] one must be very [[conscious]] of breaking them and instilling new [[thought]] processes. And so, for those who are needing to erase and let go of old [[habits]], you may need to devise ways to help bring about a new [[change]] and to consciously become [[aware]] of the [[concept]] of gentleness.

This is then an [[assignment]] for you, to look to the ways in which you can bring a little more gentleness and [[compassion]] into [[this world]], a little more [[respect]] for your brothers and sisters. With that I will end this lesson opening up for [[questions]]."

 

This is then an assignment for you, to look to the ways in which you can bring a little more gentleness and compassion into this world, a little more respect for your brothers and sisters. With that I will end this lesson opening up for questions."

===Dialogue===

===Dialogue===

N1: "Daniel, I don't have a question. I just wanted to say 'thank you'. It amazes me how well you pick your lessons. I needed to hear that. Thank you."

N1: "Daniel, I don't have a question. I just wanted to say 'thank you'. It [[amazes]] me how well you pick your lessons. I needed to hear that. Thank you."

Daniel: "My dear, this week you will work through many ideas in order to bring about more gentleness in your nature, toward yourself especially and to others. This will be, if you so choose and work, a time of much growth."

Daniel: "My dear, this week you will work through many [[ideas]] in order to bring about more [[gentleness]] in your [[nature]], toward yourself especially and to [[others]]. This will be, if you so [[choose]] and work, a time of much [[growth]]."

N1: "Thank you Daniel."

N1: "Thank you Daniel."

Daniel: "Hello, B5."

Daniel: "Hello, B5."

B5: "I have been feeling really good lately, a lot of spiritual growth, I believe. It used to be that I would only feel these things, these internal feelings when I was either speaking with you in these meetings or talking with my teacher or reading the book. But I have noticed lately concepts of different ideas have hit me just watching television, just watching people in a restaurant, at really odd times, grasping different ideas. One of those was when I was watching TV the other day and it had some stories on a guy that was being transported from place to place in time trying to help people. And he appeared in a room to help a lady. And she didn't see him appear, materialize. She turned around and was startled and asked who he was and how he had gotten there. He said that this wasn't important, that he had some information for her. Things turned out well. At the time it struck me that it was real important as far as the God concept and the Melchizedeks and things of this sort because they could probably appear at any time and startle us. But the effect of that would probably be one of making us as humans feel inferior, feel scared, feel like we needed to obey every word they said. And it struck me that that is not the concept that trying to be

B5: "I have been [[feeling]] really [[good]] lately, a lot of [[spiritual growth]], I believe. It used to be that I would only feel these things, these internal feelings when I was either [[speaking]] with you in these [[meetings]] or talking with my teacher or [[reading]] [[the book]]. But I have noticed lately [[concepts]] of different [[ideas]] have hit me just watching television, just watching people in a restaurant, at really odd times, grasping different ideas. One of those was when I was watching TV the other day and it had some [[stories]] on a guy that was being transported from place to place in time trying to help people. And he [[appeared]] in a room to help a lady. And she didn't see him appear, materialize. She turned around and was startled and asked who he was and how he had gotten there. He said that this wasn't important, that he had some [[information]] for her. Things turned out well. At the time it struck me that it was real important as far as the [[God]] concept and the [[Melchizedeks]] and things of this sort because they could probably appear at any time and [[startle]] us. But the [[effect]] of that would probably be one of making us as [[humans]] feel inferior, feel [[scared]], feel like we needed to obey every word they said. And it struck me that that is not the concept that is trying to be

taught. It struck me that the concept wasn't of fear, . ..well, let me put it this way. If an angel were to appear and tell me to do something I would probably do it, regardless of what it was! But that is not the idea. The idea is, I feel like, to learn and understand so that we don't have the fear and it is more a personal attainment of knowledge so that I that I want to do those things, was the thought that hit me at that time that certainly I have been struggling with for a long time. Do you have any comment on this?"

taught. It struck me that the concept wasn't of [[fear]], . ..well, let me put it this way. If an [[angel]] were to appear and tell me to do something I would probably do it, regardless of what it was! But that is not the [[idea]]. The idea is, I feel like, to learn and [[understand]] so that we don't have the fear and it is more a personal [[attainment]] of knowledge so that I that I want to do those things, was the thought that hit me at that time that certainly I have been [[struggling]] with for a long time. Do you have any comment on this?"

 

Daniel: "Yes, indeed! By and large this Teaching Mission is not geared to have upon this earth many groups of people, many individuals that are following like robots; but rather that you, the individual, are given the information regarding your divine nature allowing you to take that which is truth and to utilize that truth to grow in your own potential. This is God's way. Had God decreed that all would automatically follow His will, then there would be seven perfected universes. Rather in the overcare of the First Source and Center it is a given that there is free will. This is mandated for all ascending and descending beings. Through the overcare of the First Source and Center is there also given knowledge. And through knowledge, understanding, and experience is there given to the individual that choice to either say, 'Thy will be done' or not be done.

Daniel: "Yes, indeed! By and large this [[Teaching Mission]] is not geared to have upon this [[earth]] many groups of people, many [[individuals]] that are following like [[robots]]; but rather that you, the [[individual]], are given the [[information]] regarding your [[divine nature]] allowing you to take that which is [[truth]] and to utilize that truth to grow in your own [[potential]]. This is God's way. Had God [[decreed]] that all would [[automatically]] follow His will, then there would be [[seven]] [[perfected]] [[universes]]. Rather in the [[overcare]] of the [[First Source and Center]] it is a given that there is [[free will]]. This is [[mandated]] for all [[Ascending sons|ascending]] and [[Descending Sons|descending beings]]. Through the overcare of the [[First Source and Center]] is there also given [[knowledge]]. And through knowledge, [[understanding]], and [[experience]] is there given to the individual that choice to either say, 'Thy will be done' or not be done.

Happy and joyful are we on this side when our students, like yourselves, are able to utilize the experiences of life to recognize and to make that connection of a truth as you have done. This is part of the Teaching Mission, to give to you guidance; and then to allow you who are committed and you who are all endowed with great minds to make those choices to grow spiritually and to make that connection with universal truth. As you prepare the ground, so shall the seeds that are planted within your own soil be fortified, watered and cared for by your faith, your willingness to turn over to the Father, and by your time that you spend in the quiet.

[[Happy]] and [[joyful]] are we on this side when our [[students]], like yourselves, are able to utilize the [[experiences]] of life to recognize and to make that [[connection]] of a [[truth]] as you have done. This is part of the [[Teaching Mission]], to give to you [[guidance]]; and then to allow you who are [[committed]] and you who are all [[endowed]] with great minds to make those choices to grow spiritually and to make that connection with [[universal]] truth. As you [[prepare]] the ground, so shall the [[seeds]] that are planted within your own soil be fortified, watered and cared for by your [[faith]], your willingness to turn over to [[the Father]], and by your [[time]] that you spend in [[the quiet]].

It is this quiet time that is really the water and fertilizer and nutrients that causes those seeds that have been planted in you to take root and grow. We cannot even put into words that would be understood by you the joy we feel in your growth, my son, my friend! And so please, all of you, remember that it is not just here in this kind of environment with me speaking, that truth will become evident for you. Rather, you will find your greatest truth as you experience life. The hope that I have is that the guidance and teachings given in this Mission will help you to recognize the truth when it is presented to you. Teachers build frameworks. Students fill in and continue to put in all of the studs, nails, panels, and wall coverings that make the house. The teachers give the framework, but you must do the work of completion. As I said earlier, I am well pleased with the construction that you all have so far completed."

It is this quiet time that is really the water and fertilizer and nutrients that causes those seeds that have been planted in you to take root and grow. We cannot even put into words that would be understood by you the joy we feel in your growth, my son, my friend! And so please, all of you, remember that it is not just here in this kind of environment with me speaking, that truth will become evident for you. Rather, you will find your greatest truth as you experience life. The hope that I have is that the guidance and teachings given in this Mission will help you to recognize the truth when it is presented to you. Teachers build frameworks. Students fill in and continue to put in all of the studs, nails, panels, and wall coverings that make the house. The teachers give the framework, but you must do the work of completion. As I said earlier, I am well pleased with the construction that you all have so far completed."