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One of the [[concepts]] which is challenging to humans involved in spiritual endeavors, is the concept of [[transformation]]. Many are enamored by the cerebral, the [[intellectual]] aspect of [[spirituality]], the languaging of the spiritual; the wording, [[thoughts]] and concepts of spirituality. Many have problems [[adapting]] these concepts into a very real sense of [[purpose]] and [[self]]. What I am concerned about conveying to you this evening is the sense of you, yourselves being here now, on [[this planet]] in your bodies and sensing that to change spiritually and [[grow]], sometimes takes allowing yourself a few [[adjustments]]. Sometimes these adjustments may be adjustments in [[lifestyle]], they may be adjustments in [[thought]], they may be adjustments in behavior. So what I am trying to get you to understand is a [[balance]], a balance within yourself physically; your physical, chemical, electrical sense, your emotional and mental sense, and a balance between yourself, [[mankind]] and [[spirit]].

One of the [[concepts]] which is challenging to humans involved in spiritual endeavors, is the concept of [[transformation]]. Many are enamored by the cerebral, the [[intellectual]] aspect of [[spirituality]], the languaging of the spiritual; the wording, [[thoughts]] and concepts of spirituality. Many have problems [[adapting]] these concepts into a very real sense of [[purpose]] and [[self]]. What I am concerned about conveying to you this evening is the sense of you, yourselves being here now, on [[this planet]] in your bodies and sensing that to change spiritually and [[grow]], sometimes takes allowing yourself a few [[adjustments]]. Sometimes these adjustments may be adjustments in [[lifestyle]], they may be adjustments in [[thought]], they may be adjustments in behavior. So what I am trying to get you to understand is a [[balance]], a balance within yourself physically; your physical, chemical, electrical sense, your emotional and mental sense, and a balance between yourself, [[mankind]] and [[spirit]].

Let us look at a building. Let us look at a very large, heavy and big building. This building is built on a [[foundation]]. The foundation, the base of the building sits on the earth. For a very large and stable building, you want to place the building on very stable ground, preferable rock, something that will not move. When you place the foundation, and begin to build, erect the [[structure]]; the foundation supports the structure. The structure supports the [[design]] of the building. The design of the building supports the [[functional]], which serves possibly you as an [[individual]] and [[mankind]] in a [[social]] sense. This is much like your body. Your bodies, through [[Paper 58|life implantations]], which evolved into living [[matter]], eventually evolved into who you are, evolved from material and substance from this [[earth]]. There is a quote, a popular quote on Urantia, usually recited on the deceased [[ceremonies]], "[http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/ashes-to-ashes.html Dust to dust, Ash to ash]". Your body, rendered to its base material.

Let us look at a building. Let us look at a very large, heavy and big building. This building is built on a [[foundation]]. The foundation, the base of the building sits on the earth. For a very large and stable building, you want to place the building on very stable ground, preferable rock, something that will not move. When you place the foundation, and begin to build, erect the [[structure]]; the foundation supports the structure. The structure supports the [[design]] of the building. The design of the building supports the [[functional]], which serves possibly you as an [[individual]] and [[mankind]] in a [[social]] sense. This is much like your body. Your bodies, through [[Paper 58|life implantations]], which evolved into living [[matter]], eventually evolved into who you are, evolved from material and substance from this [[earth]]. There is a quote, a popular quote on Urantia, usually recited on the deceased [[ceremonies]], "[https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/ashes-to-ashes.html Dust to dust, Ash to ash]". Your body, rendered to its base material.

While you live in this [[body]], this [[temple]], there is a [[relationship]] between how this body feels for you. Most of you have already experiences the varied [[nature]] and sense of the body; its [[limitations]], what it does and does not do for you, and what you can and may do for it. It can make your life a lot easier, it can also [[compromise]] your life, as some of you have already experienced. So, with [[respect]] to your body and the world you live on, there is a [[symbiotic]] relationship. There is a relationship between the world you live on, how you, as a race treat [[this planet]] and how this planet treats your bodies. They are closely related to each other. Being a life form, you are closely related to all other life forms on the planet. Your closest [[relatives]], [[animals]] and [[plants]], you could not live without.

While you live in this [[body]], this [[temple]], there is a [[relationship]] between how this body feels for you. Most of you have already experiences the varied [[nature]] and sense of the body; its [[limitations]], what it does and does not do for you, and what you can and may do for it. It can make your life a lot easier, it can also [[compromise]] your life, as some of you have already experienced. So, with [[respect]] to your body and the world you live on, there is a [[symbiotic]] relationship. There is a relationship between the world you live on, how you, as a race treat [[this planet]] and how this planet treats your bodies. They are closely related to each other. Being a life form, you are closely related to all other life forms on the planet. Your closest [[relatives]], [[animals]] and [[plants]], you could not live without.

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===Dialogue===

===='''''[[Population]]'''''====

===='''''[[Population]]'''''====

Student; JarEl, you spoke of so many people on [[our planet]], and it is ever increasing in [[population]]. I get letters from groups advocating [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zero_population_growth zero population growth] who are working with the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_nations United Nations] and others to raise funds to teach [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Family_planning family planning] and to educate third world countries about birth control and such, mostly family planning. What is your [[thought]] and ideas about such [[groups]]?

Student; JarEl, you spoke of so many people on [[our planet]], and it is ever increasing in [[population]]. I get letters from groups advocating [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zero_population_growth zero population growth] who are working with the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_nations United Nations] and others to raise funds to teach [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Family_planning family planning] and to educate third world countries about birth control and such, mostly family planning. What is your [[thought]] and ideas about such [[groups]]?

Student: What is the celestial concept of [[Population|population control]]?

Student: What is the celestial concept of [[Population|population control]]?