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As we [[expected]], these [[thoughts]] that have not been expunged by [[the Father]]'s light, which remain rampant here, will come out in [[visualization]] exercises such as that which we conducted. The [[diversity]] of what you felt and saw that evening was even more diverse. There is certainly a [[positive]] side to this. This is quite an exciting [[amalgamation]] of [[ideas]] and [[impressions]] that you deal with here and we find it quite [[invigorating]] because it is a new [[adventure]] and [[experience]] for us. For those of you who have dealt in this sometimes [[evil]] and always misguided world, I'm sure you are quite sick and tired of these things but for us we find the [[exploration]] quite invigorating.

As we [[expected]], these [[thoughts]] that have not been expunged by [[the Father]]'s light, which remain rampant here, will come out in [[visualization]] exercises such as that which we conducted. The [[diversity]] of what you felt and saw that evening was even more diverse. There is certainly a [[positive]] side to this. This is quite an exciting [[amalgamation]] of [[ideas]] and [[impressions]] that you deal with here and we find it quite [[invigorating]] because it is a new [[adventure]] and [[experience]] for us. For those of you who have dealt in this sometimes [[evil]] and always misguided world, I'm sure you are quite sick and tired of these things but for us we find the [[exploration]] quite invigorating.

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In your [[visualizations]], we also determined that it was difficult to make a clear demarcation, in our [[exercises]], between the [[intellectual]] reasoning and [[critical]] [[thought]] patterns and the other side of [[intuitive]], [[feeling]], knowing-type [[knowledge]]. There was this [[dichotomy]] that you and [[the artisans]] had to deal with as well. It was much like a see-saw going up and down. You were [[traversing]] both sides of your minds and this contributed to some [[difficulties]].

In your [[visualizations]], we also determined that it was difficult to make a clear demarcation, in our [[exercises]], between the [[intellectual]] reasoning and [[critical]] [[thought]] patterns and the other side of [[intuitive]], [[feeling]], knowing-type [[knowledge]]. There was this [[dichotomy]] that you and [[the artisans]] had to deal with as well. It was much like a see-saw going up and down. You were [[traversing]] both sides of your minds and this contributed to some [[difficulties]].

Some of the artistic [[expressions]] that [[our teachers]] were trying to [[express]] did come through quite clearly in some of you, and you were able to see at least parts of our celestial [[art]] that we are creating. For others, we despaired of showing you actually what we were creating and instead [[changed]] our [[strategy]] in order that we could help you visualize any [[thoughts]] and [[ideas]] that were in your minds. Some of your rather [[strong]] and impressive [[visualizations]] were not actually our art but [[thoughts]] and impressions of your own which, nevertheless, helped you embellish.

Some of the artistic [[expressions]] that [[our teachers]] were trying to [[express]] did come through quite clearly in some of you, and you were able to see at least parts of our celestial [[art]] that we are creating. For others, we despaired of showing you actually what we were creating and instead [[changed]] our [[strategy]] in order that we could help you visualize any [[thoughts]] and [[ideas]] that were in your minds. Some of your rather [[strong]] and impressive [[visualizations]] were not actually our art but [[thoughts]] and impressions of your own which, nevertheless, helped you embellish.

Another side of the picture were those who are not quite visual at all and failed somewhat to see any visualizations of real impact. This would be an appropriate time to say that this does not constitute a failure. Many of you have very strong visualization powers and in some they are not well developed. At the same time, others have strong powers in other areas. Again, each of you is a unique, absolutely unique, creation, no better because you are able to visualize, only different. It is quite exciting to see all of this diversity play itself out. Our notebooks are filled with information and we will have other questions to explore the next time we make an effort to show you our visual art.

Another side of the picture were those who are not quite visual at all and failed somewhat to see any [[visualizations]] of real impact. This would be an appropriate time to say that this does not constitute a [[failure]]. Many of you have very strong visualization powers and in some they are not well developed. At the same time, others have strong powers in other areas. Again, each of you is a [[unique]], absolutely unique, creation, no better because you are able to visualize, only [[different]]. It is quite exciting to see all of this [[diversity]] play itself out. Our notebooks are filled with [[information]] and we will have other questions to [[explore]] the next time we make an effort to show you our visual art.

In the meantime, I would reiterate and expand upon some of the thoughts I gave you earlier. We talked about making your life an artistic expression wherever you go. In the words that you speak, in the bearing that you exhibit, in the ways that you look into the eyes and empathize and show feeling and concern for your friends. I would encourage you to do this and more. Be particularly aware and intensify in your mind your daily experiences as if they were artistic expressions as well. And, in a sense, they are. I would encourage you to develop a heightened sense of awareness of all that you do. When you look upon a landscape bring to mind in an instant the beautiful colors and the feel and look of that scene.

In the meantime, I would reiterate and expand upon some of the [[thoughts]] I gave you earlier. We talked about making your [[Art of Living|life an artistic expression]] wherever you go. In the [[words]] that you speak, in the [[countenance|bearing]] that you exhibit, in the ways that you look into the eyes and [[empathize]] and show [[feeling]] and concern for your [[friends]]. I would [[encourage]] you to do this and more. Be particularly aware and intensify in your [[mind]] your daily experiences as if they were artistic [[expressions]] as well. And, in a sense, they are. I would [[encourage]] you to develop a heightened sense of awareness of all that you do. When you look upon a [[landscape]], bring to mind in an instant the [[beautiful]] [[colors]] and the feel and look of that scene.

You can develop the power through control of your own energies to make this scene even more intense and even more beautiful. You can do this as well through the food that you eat by taking only a moment or less to register this food in your mind, the beauty, the taste, the nourishment.

You can [[develop]] the [[power]] through [[control]] of your own energies to make this scene even more [[intense]] and even more [[beautiful]]. You can do this as well through the [[food]] that you eat by taking only a moment or less to register this food in your [[mind]], the [[beauty]], the [[taste]], the nourishment.

In this way, you can intensify your experiences day by day. As you develop a more intensified impression of beauty, then you can continue to build and enhance this power day by day. This is true not only with your visualizations of people, places, and things around you, the taste of the food you eat, but you can develop a more gracious feeling of compassion and mercy and love that will intensify your heart and bring you almost to the point of tearful joy -- feeling this joy of the Father's love each day.

In this way, you can intensify your [[experiences]] day by day. As you develop a more intensified [[impression]] of [[beauty]], then you can continue to build and enhance this [[power]] day by day. This is true not only with your visualizations of people, places, and things around you, the [[taste]] of the food you eat, but you can develop a more [[gracious]] feeling of [[compassion]] and [[mercy]] and love that will intensify your [[heart]] and bring you almost to the point of tearful [[joy]] -- feeling this joy of [[the Father]]'s love each day.

Perhaps you would say: ‟But what would I gain by becoming more tenderhearted, more sensitive? For is not the world full of terrible things from which I must protect myself?”

I say to you that these shields are not the [[protection]] that you seek. The shield is [[the Father]]'s love. Do not try to protect yourself [[alone]] without help. Do not feel that you are swimming against the [[tide]] and have no help at all in a sinful world. Instead, know that there is help all around. You have unbelievable [[powers]] within you to feel and [[express]] yourselves and [[influence]] the people around you in quite [[profound]] ways by [[emanating]] [[the Father]]'s love.

I say to you that these shields are not the protection that you seek. The shield is the Father's love. Do not try to protect yourself alone without help. Do not feel that you are swimming against the tide and have no help at all in a sinful world. Instead, know that there is help all around. You have unbelievable powers within you to feel and express yourselves and influence the people around you in quite profound ways by emanating the Father's love.

As you develop this, your [[brothers and sisters]], as you know, within this [[group]] become helpmates as well. They [[energize]] you. You energize one another. And, of course, [[the Father]]. Go to the Father each day for your energizing [[worship]] and [[prayer]], which you have learned by experience will fully energize you and brighten your lives. Do not live in [[despair]]; there is help all around, from within and without, as you nurture one another, from the [[heavenly Father]]. This is part of what I would call an artistic [[expression]]. It is what might be called a strong [[balance]] in your lives. I encourage you to continue this work.

As you develop this, your brothers and sisters, as you know, within this group become helpmates as well. They energize you. You energize one another. And, of course, the Father. Go to the Father each day for your energizing worship and prayer, which you have learned by experience will fully energize you and brighten your lives. Do not live in despair; there is help all around, from within and without, as you nurture one another, from the heavenly Father. This is part of what I would call an artistic expression. It is what might be called a strong balance in your lives. I encourage you to continue this work.

I will be moving on to other [[groups]] with other of [[Celestial Artisans|my artists]], but I will be visiting periodically to see how you are and certain of my artisans will be [[visiting]] more frequently . They have developed some lasting [[relationships]] with members of your group. It has been my great [[pleasure]] working with you and I see tremendous [[potential]] for you all to move forward..

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HUMAN: You promised us four or five of those sessions and now you are backing out. (laughter)

HUMAN: You promised us four or five of those sessions and now you are backing out. (laughter)