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Mrs. M: Tomas, we [[love]] to, in [[our planet]], we love to [[play]] with these [[numbers]] and thinking they mean something, and we experienced what we think was the year [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2000 2,000] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethiopian_calendar last year], and it seemed that [[everything]] that happened on our planet in a [[spiritual]] way that year, was connected with this wonderful beginning of the next millennium, and I just [[wondered]] if you would comment on that. It’s not an important issue, of course.

Mrs. M: Tomas, we [[love]] to, in [[our planet]], we love to [[play]] with these [[numbers]] and thinking they mean something, and we experienced what we think was the year [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2000 2,000] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethiopian_calendar last year], and it seemed that [[everything]] that happened on our planet in a [[spiritual]] way that year, was connected with this wonderful beginning of the next millennium, and I just [[wondered]] if you would comment on that. It’s not an important issue, of course.

TOMAS: We are into the new millennium, and although your common calendars have not caught up with the truth yet, it will, and it is not so essential that your calendars are all synchronized so much as it is that you recognize that it is chronologically a divine time for change. Even your politicians ring out the need for change. And certainly a millennium is a calendar notice that if all is not well, now is a good time to do something about it for future millennia.

TOMAS: We are into the new millennium, and although your common calendars have not caught up with the [[truth]] yet, it will, and it is not so essential that your [[calendars]] are all [[synchronized]] so much as it is that you recognize that it is chronologically a [[divine]] [[time]] for [[change]]. Even your politicians ring out the need for change. And certainly a millennium is a calendar notice that if all is not well, now is a good time to do something about it for [[future]] millennia.

Mrs. M: Thank you very much. That was a very delightful answer from that point of view. Thank you.

Mrs. M: Thank you very much. That was a very delightful answer from that [[point of view]]. Thank you.

Mrs. P: Encouraging for the earth, too. For Urantia.

Mrs. P: Encouraging for the [[earth]], too. For [[Urantia]].

TOMAS: I will speak briefly in [[response]] to your earlier comment about not being able to [[endure]] the [[quiet]] between questions, for as I promised earlier, I would have more to say regarding the art of asking [[questions]], and one thing which is an important aspect of your [[soul]]-searching is to allow your soul the [[opportunity]] to [[focus]] on that which is yearning to be filled.

TOMAS: I will speak briefly in response to your earlier comment about not being able to endure the quiet between questions, for as I promised earlier, I would have more to say regarding the art of asking questions, and one thing which is an important aspect of your soul-searching is to allow your soul the opportunity to focus on that which is yearning to be filled.

It is far too easy for the [[social]] [[animal]] to jump in with amenities to cover the awkward [[moment]] when a [[soul]] is grappling for [[understanding]]. But by the same token, in the grappling for understanding, the soul is then given the [[respect]] of a safe place in which to grapple. It is not [[necessary]] that we fill every hole with a joyful [[noise]]! It is equally important that we begin to [[perceive]] the deeper [[voices]], the more resounding sounds of the [[soul]] at [[work]].

It is far too easy for the social animal to jump in with amenities to cover the awkward moment when a soul is grappling for understanding. But by the same token, in the grappling for understanding, the soul is then given the respect of a safe place in which to grapple. It is not necessary that we fill every hole with a joyful noise! It is equally important that we begin to perceive the deeper voices, the more resounding sounds of the soul at work.

Many times the [[questions]] cannot be formulated in a way that is [[satisfactory]] to the one seeking. Let me then say to you that one thing which [[the teachers]] have been [[trained]] to hear is the true depth of your [[soul]] searching. We do not respond particularly to the obvious or the secondary or tertiary, but "go for the gold" as you might say, and hear your [[soul]]’s [[inquiry]], for that is what we are here to find, foster, [[develop]], [[encourage]] and send out, send forth into the arena.

Many times the questions cannot be formulated in a way that is satisfactory to the one seeking. Let me then say to you that one thing which the Teachers have been trained to hear is the true depth of your soul searching. We do not respond particularly to the obvious or the secondary or tertiary, but "go for the gold" as you might say, and hear your soul’s inquiry, for that is what we are here to find, foster, develop, encourage and send out, send forth into the arena.

It is your [[soul]] that is at issue. It is your soul that is our [[student]]. It is your soul which you will [[become]] and be in the [[morontia]] realms and beyond, and so when you speak what you feel, it is not so much your well-turned phrase that I notice, although I [[appreciate]] an orderly mind, it is more your [[heart]]’s [[desires]] which turn the key to my [[response]] to your [[learning]].

Mrs. M: We’re coming up on the Christmas holiday and it occurs to me that we’re going to finish the [paper on] [[Celestial Artisans]] today, which has been so [[wonderful]], and then we’re going to decide to do some other excellent part of [[the Book]], and Gerdean and I have talked about it and have had some great [[ideas]], I think, and yet because of the [[season]], I was wondering if we should, at least in part, go back to [[Paper 120 - The Bestowal of Michael on Urantia|Immanuel’s instructions to Jesus upon his last and seventh bestowal]]. Some of our group, a very few people, had not been part of the group at that time and have not had the [[privilege]] of enjoying that and would probably enjoy doing that in conjunction with this [[season]], so … it would only be a matter of a couple of weeks that the real [[Christmas]] season goes on, 12 days. Twelve days of the real church season, but we were going to … we were talking about some other excellent parts of [[the Book]] which others have not seen at all, that the whole group has not seen at all.

It is your soul that is at issue. It is your soul that is our student. It is your soul which you will become and be in the morontia realms and beyond, and so when you speak what you feel, it is not so much your well-turned phrase that I notice, although I appreciate an orderly mind, it is more your heart’s desires which turn the key to my response to your learning.

Moving ahead is great, and yet I was [[wondering]] how much we should think about the [[season]].

Mrs. M: We’re coming up on the Christmas holiday and it occurs to me that we’re going to finish the [paper on] Celestial Artisans today, which has been so wonderful, and then we’re going to decide to do some other excellent part of the Book, and Gerdean and I have talked about it and have had some great ideas, I think, and yet because of the season, I was wondering if we should, at least in part, go back to Immanuel’s instructions to Jesus upon his last and seventh bestowal. Some of our group, a very few people, had not been part of the group at that time and have not had the privilege of enjoying that and would probably enjoy doing that in conjunction with this season, so … it would only be a matter of a couple of weeks that the real Christmas season goes on, 12 days. Twelve days of the real church season, but we were going to … we were talking about some other excellent parts of the Book which others have not seen at all, that the whole group has not seen at all.

TOMAS: Very well. The [[season]] is insignificant, as I am concerned. It is a holiday, as you know, based on a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mithras Mithraic festival] and has little to do with why I am here. I am, of course, not unsympathetic with the pull of the various [[cultural]] holidays and the effect that these things have on the [[souls]] of [[mortals]]. In the farther view, I find that the spirit of [[Christmas]] is hysteria and emotionality mostly, and that the few relatively since, [[grateful]] and [[devout]] moments are indeed done in [[private]], often on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_eve Christmas Eve], and most often shrouded by deep [[sadness]].

Moving ahead is great, and yet I was wondering how much we should think about the season.

The [[joy]] and celebratory aspects of the season, however, in and of themselves are quite delightful. It is only when they are intertwined in some aberrated [[manner]] that I have to withdraw my [[support]].

TOMAS: Very well. The season is insignificant, as I am concerned. It is a holiday, as you know, based on a Mithraic festival and has little to do with why I am here. I am, of course, not unsympathetic with the pull of the various cultural holidays and the effect that these things have on the souls of mortals. In the farther view, I find that the spirit of Christmas is hysteria and emotionality mostly, and that the few relatively since, grateful and devout moments are indeed done in private, often on Christmas Eve, and most often shrouded by deep sadness.

In keeping with the local [[Christian]] [[traditions]] of [[Advent]], it is hoped that you would [[anticipate]] the coming of Christ; that you might, in your deep recess, identify that concept and foster it in your [[soul]]; that as the onslaught of the holidays come, that the people in their [[hearts]] will begin to seek for the [[birth]], not of the baby, but of the new [[life]] that He brings in their new life as a reborn entity.

The joy and celebratory aspects of the season, however, in and of themselves are quite delightful. It is only when they are intertwined in some aberrated manner that I have to withdraw my support.

It is very [[difficult]] to be an earnest [[student]] in this [[season]], for everyone at this time seems to be beside themselves with festivities. I therefore, class, urge you also to frolic and have fun in your [[cultural]] ways and not worry too much about a serious [[study]] such as the instructions prior to [[the bestowal]]. These meaty matters are best absorbed when the holidays have passed and your [[hunger]] for [[knowledge]] and [[understanding]] have been heightened and whet by your abstinence from strenuous exerted [[thought]] processes.

In keeping with the local Christian traditions of Advent, it is hoped that you would anticipate the coming of Christ; that you might, in your deep recess, identify that concept and foster it in your soul; that as the onslaught of the holidays come, that the people in their hearts will begin to seek for the birth, not of the baby, but of the new life that He brings in their new life as a reborn entity.

Mrs. B: Yes! I was [[wondering]]. In one of [[the transcripts]] I [[read]] that He is here. I thought they were intimating more fully than before. One of the transcripts seemed to say that [[Christ Michael]] said, "I am here, my children," and I thought it meant that. And then His coming, which we talk about after [[Correcting Time]], how can He be here more fully than He is now? Because He says He is here. "I’m here for you. I’m [[spiritually]] here for you. I’m beside you! I’m your [[companion]], your friend. Ask me anything, include me in [[everything]]." So I would like to have you comment, if you possibly could, about that, Tomas.

It is very difficult to be an earnest student in this season, for everyone at this time seems to be beside themselves with festivities. I therefore, class, urge you also to frolic and have fun in your cultural ways and not worry too much about a serious study such as the instructions prior to the bestowal. These meaty matters are best absorbed when the holidays have passed and your hunger for knowledge and understanding have been heightened and whet by your abstinence from strenuous exerted thought processes.

TOMAS: I can and I will. Michael is here present, indeed today in this room. He is present on [[Urantia]] in his all pervasiveness. It is possible to behold and walk with [[the Master]] ~ in [[morontia]] reality. It has been done. It is being done. It will be done . .. even in your life, as you allow it in.

That is only my opinion and I do not necessarily want you to look to me for direction on each turn, but now you know my sentiments. I would not care to distort Christ Michael’s reason for being here any further with the Mithraic holiday. Understood?

The act of appearing to the [[human]] eye is not a [[magic]] trick but it is impossible for the human eye to see [[the Master]]; it must be done with a [[spiritual eye]], a divine eye. It must be with the eye of a child who has complete [[confidence]] and [[faith]] in the [[reality]] of life as it is beyond the [[flesh]]. It is possible.

Mrs. B: Yes! I was wondering. In one of the transcripts I read that He is here. I thought they were intimating more fully than before. One of the transcripts seemed to say that Christ Michael said, "I am here, my children," and I thought it meant that. And then His coming, which we talk about after Correcting Time, how can He be here more fully than He is now? Because He says He is here. "I’m here for you. I’m spiritually here for you. I’m beside you! I’m your companion, your friend. Ask me anything, include me in everything." So I would like to have you comment, if you possibly could, about that, Tomas.

Part of our aim in [[Correcting Time]] is to slash away those [[barriers]], which have constrained you from seeing your many [[friends]] who are just outside your range of [[vision]]. The energy pattern which you sometimes feel and sense can be seen in the [[morontia]] form, in the [[midwayers]], in the [[lights]] of the [[angelic orders]], and so forth, and in [[Michael]] himself, are visible even now to those of you who will see.

TOMAS: I can and I will. Michael is here present, indeed today in this room. He is present on Urantia in his all pervasiveness. It is possible to behold and walk with the Master ~ in morontia reality. It has been done. It is being done. It will be done . .. even in your life, as you allow it in.

That you do not all see Him is not that you are lesser, but that you have not yet learned how to drop the [[barrier]]. It is too [[simple]] for most people to [[conceive]]. Simple, as I referenced last week, is one of the keys to childlike [[faith]]. So without getting too far afield, He is present in and on [[Urantia]] as is promised time and time again, that where there are two or more together, there he is in their midst. Also, as he has said many times, many times, "call upon me and I will sit with you. Reach out and take my hand which waits to take yours and lead you [[home]]." He is a [[reality]] greater than you are accustomed. That does not mean He is not there.

The act of appearing to the human eye is not a magic trick but it is impossible for the human eye to see the Master; it must be done with a spiritual eye, a divine eye. It must be with the eye of a child who has complete confidence and faith in the reality of life as it is beyond the flesh. It is possible.

As [[Urantia]] evolves, more and more will begin to [[perceive]] higher [[reality]] and will walk more and more frequently with [[Michael]] and the other spirit helpers. Even so, as you evolve and become [[socially]] [[fragrant]] and more in [[harmony]] with your [[soul]]’s [[expression]] of your true [[personality]], your own [[self]] will be so delightful and desirous of being here, it will not be such a preference to seek for the [[spiritual]] in lieu of the [[mortal]], for all [[life]] is and will be then settled in [[Light and Life]] and you will recognize that the [[physical]] and [[emotional]] and spiritual planes are all in working [[harmony]].

This, of course, is not in the [[immediate]] [[future]] on a grand scale, but it is possible on a small scale in [[individual]] groups such as this, as we work [[together]] to instill in your [[soul]] an [[understanding]] of its [[worth]] and [[value]] and [[power]] and [[potential]].

 

 

 

This, of course, is not in the immediate future on a grand scale, but it is possible on a small scale in individual groups such as this, as we work together to instill in your soul an understanding of its worth and value and power and potential.

Mrs. M: (Inaudible question).

Mrs. M: (Inaudible question).

When you feel [[physically]] poorly, it is not uncommon that you feel farther removed from the [[spirit]] because so many of your [[energies]] are in the [[body]], are in the fever, are in the distemper or the distress. It is then that you must have [[faith]] that you are being [[nurtured]] and succored by your [[ministering spirits]], [[the Mother]] fragments administering to your [[health]] and [[healing]].

 

When you feel physically poorly, it is not uncommon that you feel farther removed from the spirit because so many of your energies are in the body, are in the fever, are in the distemper or the distress. It is then that you must have faith that you are being nurtured and succored by your ministering spirits, the Mother fragments administering to your health and healing.

Have patience with yourself when you are not at your physical best. Have increasing patience with yourself as you experience life's processes, as you notice your aches and pains, as you begin to decline as physical specimens. Be gentle with yourselves and know that this is part of the process and appreciate that you are being overseen and cared for throughout. Learn to trust that you may even experience illness and be comforted in that.

Have [[patience]] with yourself when you are not at your [[physical]] best. Have increasing patience with yourself as you [[experience]] life's [[processes]], as you notice your aches and [[pains]], as you begin to decline as physical specimens. Be [[gentle]] with yourselves and know that this is part of the [[process]] and appreciate that you are being overseen and cared for throughout. Learn to [[trust]] that you may even experience illness and be [[comforted]] in that.

Call upon your God or your spirit helpers in times of distress, not only in times of victory and delight. Call upon your Father Brother Michael when you are ill and in pain, and experience the tremendous power of his comfort and strength. Feel how it is to be embraced as a helpless infant, spiritually. Allow yourself this luxury of devotion to your Creator Father.

Call upon your [[God]] or your spirit helpers in times of distress, not only in times of [[victory]] and delight. Call upon your Father Brother [[Michael]] when you are ill and in [[pain]], and [[experience]] the tremendous [[power]] of his [[comfort]] and [[strength]]. Feel how it is to be [[embraced]] as a helpless infant, spiritually. Allow yourself this [[luxury]] of [[devotion]] to your Creator Father.

Allow your weakness, and in your growth you will understand weakness when it appears in others and you will be able to bring your own Christ-identified strengths, your own Godlikeness to the weakness, to the many, and I will not go into the far-afield aspects of addictions and aberrant behaviors here either, but this lesson could be easily amplified and magnified to address that entire realm which perhaps we will discuss at another time.

Allow your [[weakness]], and in your [[growth]] you will understand weakness when it appears in others and you will be able to bring your own [[Christ]]-identified [[strengths]], your own Godlikeness to the weakness, to the many, and I will not go into the far-afield aspects of [[addictions]] and aberrant behaviors here either, but this lesson could be easily amplified and [[magnified]] to address that entire realm which perhaps we will [[discuss]] at another time.

Mrs. M: Thank you very much for your very helpful answer.

Mrs. M: Thank you very much for your very helpful answer.

Mrs. McD: Tomas, in regards to the presence of Jesus on Urantia. What you said, I understand -- correct me if I'm wrong -- that Jesus, or Michael -- that His all-pervasive-ness, as you put it, has always been here with us on this planet. And the question is -- it seemed that what you were saying, that our ability to know this and have intercourse with Him is contingent upon our personal development. He has always been here, but if we are not developed, we are not aware of it. So my question is, Mrs. M was alluding tot he fact that He was here in some different way now than he ever had been before. And I didn't seem to get that from your response. Maybe you could clarify that.

TOMAS: I appreciate your furtherance in this [[questioning]]. It is not the case. [[Michael]] has not always been here. He was here 2,000 years ago and [[resurrected]] to the [[morontia]] form, whereupon He [[ascended]] and returned home [to [[Salvington]]] to receive [[sovereignty]] over His [[local universe]]. And in the interim, among the many administrative matters which have gone about, the details of the [[Lucifer Rebellion]] have been completed and the case is closed; the files have been purged; the issue is no more; and the [[isolation]] which your world has experienced, the [[quarantine]] which [[Urantia]] has undergone since the time of the rebellion has finally played its course. The [[circuits]] are open.

TOMAS: I appreciate your furtherance in this questioning. It is not the case. Michael has not always been here. He was here 2,000 years ago and resurrected to the morontia form, whereupon He ascended and returned home [to Salvington] to receive sovereignty over His local universe. And in the interim, among the many administrative matters which have gone about, the details of the Lucifer Rebellion have been completed and the case is closed; the files have been purged; the issue is no more; and the isolation which your world has experienced, the quarantine which Urantia has undergone since the time of the rebellion has finally played its course. The circuits are open.

In the opening of the [[circuits]], [[Michael]]'s presence is possible for there are no limitations now upon His beingness. As [[Master Son|the sovereign]], He can be anywhere He chooses to be, and, unlike us of a lesser nature, He can be in more than one place at one time. In aspects of His capacity as [[gracious]] [[teacher]], infinite beloved, comforter, [[savior]], redeemer, lord [[Jesus]]; in many, many ways He appears to many, many people, but not nearly all. Not nearly.

In the opening of the circuits, Michael's presence is possible for there are no limitations now upon His beingness. As the sovereign, He can be anywhere He chooses to be, and, unlike us of a lesser nature, He can be in more than one place at one time. In aspects of His capacity as gracious teacher, infinite beloved, comforter, savior, redeemer, lord Jesus; in many, many ways He appears to many, many people, but not nearly all. Not nearly.

And so this ability to [[appear]] to us here, you here, is [[relatively]] new. And his visibility will be more and more frequent as we work to bring him back, [[literally]] and figuratively, if you will. Have I answered? Do you have further questions for…?

And so this ability to appear to us here, you here, is relatively new. And his visibility will be more and more frequent as we work to bring him back, literally and figuratively, if you will. Have I answered? Do you have further questions for…?

Mrs. McD: I [[understand]] what you're saying, but there's this quote from the [[Christian Bible]], credited to [[Jesus]], where he says, "Lo, I am with you always." If He said that when He was here in the form of [[Jesus]], I cannot understand that there was a period after His [[resurrection]] when He wasn't here. Or possibly it's a misunderstood quote. Or possibly it's more [[symbolic]]. When He said, "I am" He was speaking from the "[[I AM]]" presence, which would mean that we have our [[Thought Adjuster]]. I mean, I'm not sure about that quote, so possibly…?

Mrs. McD: I understand what you're saying, but there's this quote from the Christian Bible, credited to Jesus, where he says, "Lo, I am with you always." If He said that when He was here in the form of Jesus, I cannot understand that there was a period after His resurrection when He wasn't here. Or possibly it's a misunderstood quote. Or possibly it's more symbolic. When He said, "I am" He was speaking from the "I AM" presence, which would mean that we have our Thought Adjuster. I mean, I'm not sure about that quote, so possibly…?

TOMAS: "Lo, I am with you always in the [[Spirit of Truth]] which I leave with you," and, therefore, the Son of God has been with [[humanity]] in the Spirit of Truth.

TOMAS: "Lo, I am with you always in the Spirit of Truth which I leave with you," and, therefore, the Son of God has been with humanity in the Spirit of Truth.

The [[I AM]] aspect is different. It is that God the [[First Source and Center]] has been with [[humanity]] in the form of the [[Thought Adjuster]] and so these many, many, many years of [[isolation]] and quarantine, even so, humankind has been attended and accompanied by the indwelling [[God Fragment]], which connects him and her immediately and personally to [[God]], and since [[Pentecost]], humans have been in the company of and with the [[influence]] of the [[Spirit of Truth]], which has enabled much [[spiritual growing]] to take place.

But only in recent years, since the closure of the [[adjudication]], has [[Michael]] and indeed all of us been free to make such liberal contact with this world. The [[quarantine]] is lifted, and now we are coming and going at a 5:00 freeway rush-hour traffic rate. (Group laughter.)

 

But only in recent years, since the closure of the adjudication, has Michael and indeed all of us been free to make such liberal contact with this world. The quarantine is lifted, and now we are coming and going at a 5:00 freeway rush-hour traffic rate. (Group laughter.)

Mrs. McD: Thank you, Tomas. Very much.

Mrs. McD: Thank you, Tomas. Very much.

TOMAS: You give me another loaded question. I am delighted you will be experiencing the fine work of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Frideric_Handel Handel] and trust that the production will be worthy of its creator's [[ideals]].

 

TOMAS: You give me another loaded question. I am delighted you will be experiencing the fine work of Handel and trust that the production will be worthy of its creator's ideals.

When you hear the choir sing, "Wonderful! Counselor! Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace," see if your heart does not well up with pride at knowing this entity as your personal companion and deliverer and all those wondrous words which fall short of the fullness of your heart at the pondering of your Creator Son Christ Michael, particularly perhaps in view of your having recently read His life's experience here.

When you hear the [[choir]] sing, "Wonderful! Counselor! Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace," see if your [[heart]] does not well up with pride at knowing this [[entity]] as your [[personal]] [[companion]] and deliverer and all those wondrous words which fall short of the fullness of your [[heart]] at the pondering of your Creator Son [[Christ Michael]], particularly perhaps in view of your having recently read [[Part 4|His life's experience here]].

How deeply you have come to love the Master. How deeply you have come to appreciate His kindness, His gentleness, His graciousness, His strength, His fragrance, His wisdom, His depth, His character, His all-perfect sense of devotion His Father, Our Father, and to His sheep. "All we like sheep have gone astray." Indeed. And "all we like sheep" have been found ("Amazing Grace!"), have been brought home to His flock and are lambs in His fold. Our Master. Our Master. How we adore Our Master.

How deeply you have come to love [[the Master]]. How deeply you have come to [[appreciate]] His [[kindness]], His [[gentleness]], His [[graciousness]], His [[strength]], His [[fragrance]], His [[wisdom]], His depth, His character, His all-perfect sense of [[devotion]] His Father, [[Our Father]], and to His sheep. "All we like sheep have gone astray." Indeed. And "all we like sheep" have been found ("Amazing Grace!"), have been brought home to His flock and are lambs in His fold. Our Master. Our Master. How we adore Our Master.

And as you hear those strains and feel those feelings of divine confidence and humility, think of those who have not even met the Master, those who are in such fear that they have not the courage to knock upon the door, to be given entry into His bosom. Those are the ones, Elyssia. Those are the ones who we come to serve, to feed the light of truth.

And as you hear those strains and feel those [[feelings]] of divine [[confidence]] and [[humility]], think of those who have not even met [[the Master]], those who are in such [[fear]] that they have not the [[courage]] to knock upon the door, to be given entry into His bosom. Those are the ones, Elyssia. Those are the ones who we come to serve, to feed the light of [[truth]].

Mrs. M: Yes, and then one does think at Christmas time, I guess, of the tragedy of Bosnia because you want to help and as a citizen you feel --- I have no have a point of view about this, and yet there are such excellent arguments on both sides of this problem. We see these things on television, the Christmas holidays and then the tragedy, their winter, and people experiencing this war.

Mrs. M: Yes, and then one does think at [[Christmas]] time, I guess, of the [[tragedy]] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bosnian_War Bosnia] because you want to help and as a [[citizen]] you feel --- I have no have a point of view about this, and yet there are such excellent [[arguments]] on both sides of this [[problem]]. We see these things on television, the Christmas holidays and then the tragedy, their winter, and people experiencing this war.

Mrs. H: May I comment?

Mrs. H: May I comment?

TOMAS: (Shakes head)

TOMAS: (Shakes head)

Mrs. H: A scripture came to my mind. Maybe it's not a scripture but it's called "Turning Away," and to reach back to something I was taught with it, we are having, with the assistance of someone like Tomas, we are going to learn to live with two worlds, the world that we have come to accept and our new reality, and the way of a false reality, which is of deprivation, which we see everyday. And Tomas is here to strengthen us from being pulled down into a false reality and that when we find ourselves doing that, which you so lovingly feel, Mrs. M, that you can turn to the Christ, you can turn to Tomas and say, please give me a definition. Perhaps at some point, Tomas, you can give us one-on-one sessions. I was thinking about your willingness to answer questions and if maybe during the course of the week a question comes, we could bring it with us. But we don't have to have questions to attend, do we?

TOMAS: Of course not. But it is more of a [[participation]] classroom, rather than [[lecture]] hall when you allow yourselves to become involved. I have seen [[individuals]] who were drawn out reluctantly, but when they heard their [[voice]] [[resonate]] within the [[realities]] of the [[moment]], soon began to speak more and more and find a facet of themselves that had always remained submerged. It is fun to see a new being flower and make himself or herself known in the verbal realms, and yet it is certainly not required that anyone go beyond their [[comfort zone]] if they choose not to.

TOMAS: Of course not. But it is more of a participation classroom, rather than lecture hall when you allow yourselves to become involved. I have seen individuals who were drawn out reluctantly, but when they heard their voice resonate within the realities of the moment, soon began to speak more and more and find a facet of themselves that had always remained submerged. It is fun to see a new being flower and make himself or herself known in the verbal realms, and yet it is certainly not required that anyone go beyond their comfort zone if they choose not to.

I am only going to make one [[clarifying]] remark regarding your [[commentary]], dear, and that was you used the phrase "false reality" and for those who are bleeding and dying, it is not false whatsoever. It is quite real. And this [[reality]] business is a very [[relative]] condition. The Reality with a capital R, having to do with [[Divinity]], capital D, and such is certainly an eager aspect of our lives, but the misery and suffering and 'little r" reality woes of [[humanity]], and the throes of [[death]], destruction, [[growth]], [[greed]], et cetera are also quite real. The pangs of [[childbirth]] are painful and real, even though the [[memory]] of it does not last forever.

I am only going to make one clarifying remark regarding your commentary, dear, and that was you used the phrase "false reality" and for those who are bleeding and dying, it is not false whatsoever. It is quite real. And this reality business is a very relative condition. The Reality with a capital R, having to do with Divinity, capital D, and such is certainly an eager aspect of our lives, but the misery and suffering and 'little r" reality woes of humanity, and the throes of death, destruction, growth, greed, et cetera are also quite real. The pangs of childbirth are painful and real, even though the memory of it does not last forever.

And, yes, I am amenable to private sessions, question/answer [[conversations]], and I am fortunate to work with a [[transmitter]]/receiver who has so freely availed herself to [[this Mission]] work, that she is [[cooperative]], so contact Gerdean for a private session.

And, yes, I am amenable to private sessions, question/answer conversations, and I am fortunate to work with a transmitter/receiver who has so freely availed herself to this Mission work, that she is cooperative, so contact Gerdean for a private session.

Mrs. M: I was going to say that I was just really happy when you were repeating those words from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handel%27s_Messiah the Messiah] in your own very special way. I thought it was a very, very special moment for me and so I am inclined to mention that one of the other aspects of [[Christmas]] that I try to latch onto are the beautiful children and their faces in innocent trust and love and, I guess I probably would love to hear what you would say about that one, because I [[love]] what you said about "[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handel%27s_Messiah The Messiah]."

Mrs. M: I was going to say that I was just really happy when you were repeating those words from the Messiah in your own very special way. I thought it was a very, very special moment for me and so I am inclined to mention that one of the other aspects of Christmas that I try to latch onto are the beautiful children and their faces in innocent trust and love and, I guess I probably would love to hear what you would say about that one, because I love what you said about "The Messiah."

TOMAS: I will not go on, for my vessel is getting rusty, but I will say that [[children]] are very responsive to the [[stimuli]] of their [[parents]] and [[peers]], and often their jubilation also is borderline hysteria and emotionality, but it is always a delight, of course, to see the cherubic upturned faces with dancing eyes in [[anticipation]] of sugarplums and other delights, and it is an [[ideal]] time for parents to plant those [[seeds]] and nurture … "[[Christ-consciousness]]" shall we say -- that give real meaning to [[Christmas]].

TOMAS: I will not go on, for my vessel is getting rusty, but I will say that children are very responsive to the stimuli of their parents and peers, and often their jubilation also is borderline hysteria and emotionality, but it is always a delight, of course, to see the cherubic upturned faces with dancing eyes in anticipation of sugarplums and other delights, and it is an ideal time for parents to plant those seeds and nurture … "Christ-consciousness" shall we say -- that give real meaning to Christmas.

But so often they are passed over by [[timid]] [[souls]] who do not take up the [[challenge]] to be [[intimate]] with their children, to share those soulful aspects which make them together [[children of God]], and gloss over such [[opportunities]] with frosting and sentiment. The sweeping impact of this holiday makes it difficult for what I call real work to be done, but in terms of "real" -- whether it be capital R or little r -- real work for me, Tomas, is in the trenches, in the furrows, in the [[soil]] and not in the department stores or in the aisles.

But so often they are passed over by timid souls who do not take up the challenge to be intimate with their children, to share those soulful aspects which make them together children of God, and gloss over such opportunities with frosting and sentiment. The sweeping impact of this holiday makes it difficult for what I call real work to be done, but in terms of "real" -- whether it be capital R or little r -- real work for me, Tomas, is in the trenches, in the furrows, in the soil and not in the department stores or in the aisles.

[[Forgive]] my [[mundane]] approach to life by [[comparison]] to others who are more festive, but I also want you to know how I delight in and am first in line to go to such pageants and orchestrations as has been given here and as you will [[experience]] in the production of the Messiah. I am quite [[greedy]] when it comes to putting up my feet and snoozing through a good aria or a good ballet, so I am going to take that same approach with your holiday here and regard it as an MGM production in living color, of life on [[Urantia]] at the [[celebration]] of the life of the Christ child.

Forgive my mundane approach to life by comparison to others who are more festive, but I also want you to know how I delight in and am first in line to go to such pageants and orchestrations as has been given here and as you will experience in the production of the Messiah. I am quite greedy when it comes to putting up my feet and snoozing through a good aria or a good ballet, so I am going to take that same approach with your holiday here and regard it as an MGM production in living color, of life on Urantia at the celebration of the life of the Christ child.

My [[loyal]] [[students]] and loyal students of greater [[truths]] than even I am privy to, we together are a growing unit, a team of believers and [[seekers]] of truth and [[harmony]]. How glad I am in my deep [[heart]] to have been with you today. I am going to take my leave, for the day grows into the time when many will need to depart, at least stretch and exhale. So, until we gather again in our next [[configuration]], whether it be to apply ourselves in serious [[scholarly]] [[study]] or to frolic and play in a festive and childlike fashion, or whether it be to greet one another in [[stillness]] and in [[praise]] and [[thanksgiving]] of our devoted Creator, we will be together again, and I look forward to that time. In the meantime, I will give you an [[assignment]] for this week. One moment.

===Closing===

===Closing===

I will give you a challenge this week as you approach your holiday season. As you hear the carols and hear the bells, notice how many people are not really having a good time. How many people are worried about things that have little to do with the birth of the Christ child? Look at the masses -- your brothers and sisters -- and tell me next week if you think we have any real work to do.

I will give you a challenge this week as you approach your holiday season. As you hear the carols and hear the bells, notice how many people are not really having a good time. How many people are worried about things that have little to do with the birth of the Christ child? Look at the masses -- your brothers and sisters -- and tell me next week if you think we have any real work to do.