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===='''''[[Experiment]]'''''====

===='''''[[Experiment]]'''''====

Like any instructional [[program]], ours has [[experimental]] aspects. Your [[planet]] in general, being a [[decimal planet]], has many unusual features. But there is a great deal of [[variety]] even in the instruction teams that presently exist. Every one is a [[prototype]]. The major [[experimental]] feature in your [[group]] is one that I have referred to a [[number]] of times before, the experimental program of the small group substituting for extended [[family]] [[relationships]]. I spend a lot of time [[thinking]] about this. It is a little tricky to pull off because certain members of your group are pressing against the fences, ready to go. We have but to open the gate and they will be off and running. It is not to anyone's detriment that such a [[development]] should take place, but I felt it was my [[duty]] to keep the group somewhat rounded up, and not let everyone get strung out, like a [[caravan]] straggling across the [[desert]]. I have said before that while the [[group]] is not being held back in any way, we did not want the [[abilities]] of certain members to outstrip those of others. The [[capabilities]] of people have nothing to do with whether or not they are able to [[receive]] [[communications]] through direct [[mental]] [[contact]]. The [[abilities]] cut across all lines of [[definition]].

Like any instructional [[program]], ours has [[experimental]] aspects. Your [[planet]] in general, being a [[decimal planet]], has many unusual features. But there is a great deal of [[variety]] even in the instruction teams that presently exist. Every one is a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prototype prototype]. The major [[experimental]] feature in your [[group]] is one that I have referred to a [[number]] of times before, the experimental program of the small group substituting for extended [[family]] [[relationships]]. I spend a lot of time [[thinking]] about this. It is a little tricky to pull off because certain members of your group are pressing against the fences, ready to go. We have but to open the gate and they will be off and running. It is not to anyone's detriment that such a [[development]] should take place, but I felt it was my [[duty]] to keep the group somewhat rounded up, and not let everyone get strung out, like a [[caravan]] straggling across the [[desert]]. I have said before that while the [[group]] is not being held back in any way, we did not want the [[abilities]] of certain members to outstrip those of others. The [[capabilities]] of people have nothing to do with whether or not they are able to [[receive]] [[communications]] through direct [[mental]] [[contact]]. The [[abilities]] cut across all lines of [[definition]].

I felt it was my [[duty]] to keep the people somewhat rounded up since there are those among you who still feel [[isolated]]. That is not [[necessary]], but people cannot help how they [[feel]]. It is part of being people. It is [[virtually]] the [[definition]] of [[humanity]]. So I did not want our [[group]] to get too spread out. I was worrying about that. That is really the concern that I took to [[Michael]]. He solved it all with two words, "I [[understand]]." I think I am closer now to understanding myself, so we will let the harsh comments that I had earlier go, and I will content myself with saying, [[the Father]]'s banquet is open. His hall has no doors in it. Begin walking. Once you do that, things will [[develop]] much quicker.

I felt it was my [[duty]] to keep the people somewhat rounded up since there are those among you who still feel [[isolated]]. That is not [[necessary]], but people cannot help how they [[feel]]. It is part of being people. It is [[virtually]] the [[definition]] of [[humanity]]. So I did not want our [[group]] to get too spread out. I was worrying about that. That is really the concern that I took to [[Michael]]. He solved it all with two words, "I [[understand]]." I think I am closer now to understanding myself, so we will let the harsh comments that I had earlier go, and I will content myself with saying, [[the Father]]'s banquet is open. His hall has no doors in it. Begin walking. Once you do that, things will [[develop]] much quicker.

You have heard many [[messages]] tonight. This [[stage]] of instruction involves two major areas. The first area is: [[God]] is [[active]] within every [[person]], therefore there is no reason to [[fear]] your brothers and sisters that you encounter in life. We have asked you before to take [[risks]], to bare your chest. It is not so bad when you [[think]] about God being on the other side. He has bracketed the field. You have no more to [[fear]] from your [[neighbors]] than they have to fear from you. What we are really asking is for you to take the first step. Our 1,2,3 [[exercise]] is coming to a close. Not long now and we will have a new assignment for you.

You have heard many [[messages]] tonight. This [[stage]] of instruction involves two major areas. The first area is: [[God]] is [[active]] within every [[person]], therefore there is no reason to [[fear]] your brothers and sisters that you encounter in life. We have asked you before to take [[risks]], to bare your chest. It is not so bad when you [[think]] about God being on the other side. He has bracketed the field. You have no more to [[fear]] from your [[neighbors]] than they have to fear from you. What we are really asking is for you to take the first step. Our 1,2,3 [[exercise]] is coming to a close. Not long now and we will have a new assignment for you.

===='''''[[Contemplation]]'''''====

===='''''[[Contemplation]]'''''====

The second major aspect of our [[teaching]] at this [[point]] is the importance of [[the Father]]'s [[ministry]] through the [[Adjuster]] and the [[fact]] that we [[perform]] only some expeditious services on the [[periphery]] of that ministry. [[The Father]]'s [[personal]] [[ministry]] is the [[fundamental]] program for all [[the universes]]. After all, He has set all this in [[motion]]. [[Everything]] that exists [[reflects]] His hand at [[work]]. The scope of [[Creation]] is so vast that no mind but His can seriously entertain what His [[purpose]] is. We see but a glimmer of it and consider ourselves [[enlightened]] and lucky. We say to one another, "We have been allowed a glimpse of the [[divine]] [[plan]]," and we [[glow]] in [[gratitude]], yet it is but a grain of sand [[compared]] to the [[whole]] of His vast [[creation]]. By the time we all make it to [[Paradise]], we will know something. Therefore I [[encourage]] you, [[commune]] with [[the Father]] daily. No one in this room is doing anything more important than that. Set aside the time. Your lives are far too [[busy]]. You should begin [[resisting]] all this wasteful [[activity]], even if only for itself. But better than taking a [[rebellious]] [[attitude]], use the time profitably. There is no life [[wasted]] in [[contemplation]] of [[the Father]].

The second major aspect of our [[teaching]] at this [[point]] is the importance of [[the Father]]'s [[ministry]] through the [[Adjuster]] and the [[fact]] that we [[perform]] only some expeditious services on the [[periphery]] of that ministry. [[The Father]]'s [[personal]] [[ministry]] is the [[fundamental]] program for all [[the universes]]. After all, He has set all this in [[motion]]. [[Everything]] that exists [[reflects]] His hand at [[work]]. The scope of [[Creation]] is so vast that no mind but His can seriously entertain what His [[purpose]] is. We see but a glimmer of it and consider ourselves [[enlightened]] and lucky. We say to one another, "We have been allowed a glimpse of the [[divine]] [[plan]]," and we [[glow]] in [[gratitude]], yet it is but a grain of sand [[compared]] to the [[whole]] of His vast [[creation]]. By the time we all make it to [[Paradise]], we will know something. Therefore I [[encourage]] you, [[commune]] with [[the Father]] daily. No one in this room is doing anything more important than that. Set aside the time. Your lives are far too [[busy]]. You should begin [[resisting]] all this wasteful [[activity]], even if only for itself. But better than taking a [[rebellious]] [[attitude]], use the time profitably. There is no life [[wasted]] in [[contemplation]] of [[the Father]].