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==Session==

===Note===

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This volume is not the [[original]] [[composition]]. The original 100 copies, of Volumes 1 and 2 were created by [~~http~~://www.lightandlife.com/new/past_issues/trans.html Duane Faw], sometime after [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1994 1994]. This volume has been re-created by scanning the [[original]] printed [[document]]. The original bi-column format has not been retained, because in this [[modern]] international age, we have the [[ability]] to re-compose [[documents]] to different page formats and sizes, and the bi-column format does not lend itself well to that [[process]]. We have attempted to recreate this as closely as possible the [[original]]. [[Readers]] may note that spellings are not entirely "[[American]]", and this is the way of the [[original]]. We have added some punctuation, and corrected the small [[number]] of obvious [[typographical]] errors, and added hyphens, but with few exceptions, we have refrained from altering [[words]], even when word usage is strange. Thus, as far as possible, we have retained the "[[soul]]" of the [[original]].

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This volume is not the [[original]] [[composition]]. The original 100 copies, of Volumes 1 and 2 were created by [https://www.lightandlife.com/new/past_issues/trans.html Duane Faw], sometime after [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1994 1994]. This volume has been re-created by scanning the [[original]] printed [[document]]. The original bi-column format has not been retained, because in this [[modern]] international age, we have the [[ability]] to re-compose [[documents]] to different page formats and sizes, and the bi-column format does not lend itself well to that [[process]]. We have attempted to recreate this as closely as possible the [[original]]. [[Readers]] may note that spellings are not entirely "[[American]]", and this is the way of the [[original]]. We have added some punctuation, and corrected the small [[number]] of obvious [[typographical]] errors, and added hyphens, but with few exceptions, we have refrained from altering [[words]], even when word usage is strange. Thus, as far as possible, we have retained the "[[soul]]" of the [[original]].

Geoff Cutler, Sydney, January 2004.

===Foreword===

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This booklet contains selected teachings of [[Rayson]] and [[friends]] before January 1, [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1993 1993]. It includes all [[formal]] lessons of Rayson during this period. The [[text]] of the lessons, themselves, has not been edited except to remove false starts, corrections made by Rayson, and [[personal]] [[names]]. When appropriate, the name of a [[TR|transmitter/receiver]] has been replaced by the [[symbol]] ([[T/R]]). Names of "[[students]]" have been replaced by the [[symbol]] (S) or (Student) It also includes selected [[statements]] of, questions to, and answers by, Rayson and friends during this period. Those relevant to the [[formal]] lessons are included in the order in which they were asked following them. The remainder have been omitted.

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This booklet contains selected teachings of [[Rayson]] and [[friends]] before January 1, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1993 1993]. It includes all [[formal]] lessons of Rayson during this period. The [[text]] of the lessons, themselves, has not been edited except to remove false starts, corrections made by Rayson, and [[personal]] [[names]]. When appropriate, the name of a [[TR|transmitter/receiver]] has been replaced by the [[symbol]] ([[T/R]]). Names of "[[students]]" have been replaced by the [[symbol]] (S) or (Student) It also includes selected [[statements]] of, questions to, and answers by, Rayson and friends during this period. Those relevant to the [[formal]] lessons are included in the order in which they were asked following them. The remainder have been omitted.

The questions, themselves, have been edited to [[focus]] upon the question asked, but the answers by Rayson and [[friends]] are in the exact [[wording]] with the exceptions made in the lessons.

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Q: Can you tell us more about who you are, Rayson? And do you know us? Do you know me?

===='''''[[Authority]]'''''====

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A: One moment. Yes, now have I some [[knowledge]], [[understanding]]. First question, I am also an [[ascending son]], also was resident on [[Edentia]], [[volunteered]] and was chosen for this assignment serving [[Michael]]. This is - as far as I [[understand]] - a [[unique]] situation in all of [[the worlds]]. We have been given [[permission]] to give advanced [[truth]] to your world such as is taught as far as [[Jerusem]]. This is very [[unusual]]. And we have been thoroughly [[trained]] in your [[languages]] and [[religions]] and [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modernity modern thought], [[understanding]], [[word]] [[pattern]]. We [[hope]] to fulfil this assignment with, and doing, the greatest good possible. We [[understand]] the many [[difficulties]] facing this assignment and have been, we believe, quite fully [[prepared]] to meet any exigency, happening. My [[word]] was "exigency," ([[T/R]]) is unfamiliar.

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A: One moment. Yes, now have I some [[knowledge]], [[understanding]]. First question, I am also an [[ascending son]], also was resident on [[Edentia]], [[volunteered]] and was chosen for this assignment serving [[Michael]]. This is - as far as I [[understand]] - a [[unique]] situation in all of [[the worlds]]. We have been given [[permission]] to give advanced [[truth]] to your world such as is taught as far as [[Jerusem]]. This is very [[unusual]]. And we have been thoroughly [[trained]] in your [[languages]] and [[religions]] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modernity modern thought], [[understanding]], [[word]] [[pattern]]. We [[hope]] to fulfil this assignment with, and doing, the greatest good possible. We [[understand]] the many [[difficulties]] facing this assignment and have been, we believe, quite fully [[prepared]] to meet any exigency, happening. My [[word]] was "exigency," ([[T/R]]) is unfamiliar.

My world is not really very far from this one, and it is [[thought]] that this would be advantageous for [[communication]]. Is there further [[inquiry]]?

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A: Yes. I am here, present, yet you are correct in surmising that there is also a distance in [[time and space]]. I exist on a different other [[perception]]-[[reality]], which we think of as distance from you. This greater reality-[[awareness]] has been [[received]] over millennia your time. This [[perception]]-reality, being reality, has been a [[gradual]] [[process]] of [[change]]. And as I am now, you cannot [[physically]] [[perceive]] my [[presence]]. Yet I can [[perceive]] your [[presences]] quite readily. (07/15/91)

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[In September and October, 1991, Rayson began contacting a woman in the greater [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles Los Angeles] area. In October she had [[practice]] sessions as Rayson's T/R during which Rayson spoke to (T/R) and, through her, to her [[husband]]. In late October they [[shared]] [[practice]] sessions with selected [[individuals]] in the area. During one of the practice sessions Rayson discussed his [[authority]] in these [[words]]:

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[In September and October, 1991, Rayson began contacting a woman in the greater [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles Los Angeles] area. In October she had [[practice]] sessions as Rayson's T/R during which Rayson spoke to (T/R) and, through her, to her [[husband]]. In late October they [[shared]] [[practice]] sessions with selected [[individuals]] in the area. During one of the practice sessions Rayson discussed his [[authority]] in these [[words]]:

RAYSON: . ..Rest [[assured]] my [[authority]] comes not from myself, (S). I derive my [[authority]] from Prince [[Machiventa|Melchizedek]], who derives his [[authority]] from [[Creator Son]], Father [[Michael]], who derives His authority from [[The Father]]. [The same [[practice]] session produced this [[dialogue]]:]

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A: Yes, of course. Not [[different]] from your [[human]] face.

===='''''[[Ritual]]'''''====

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Q: When we [[celebrate]] [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eucharist remembrance suppers] together, we are told in The [[Urantia Book]] that [[the Master]] is really present and that He [[communes]] with our [[Thought Adjuster]]s. Does this mean that His [[omniscience]] is so great that all the days following here on [[Urantia]] when we have [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eucharist remembrance suppers]. He is [[aware]] of this?

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Q: When we [[celebrate]] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eucharist remembrance suppers] together, we are told in The [[Urantia Book]] that [[the Master]] is really present and that He [[communes]] with our [[Thought Adjuster]]s. Does this mean that His [[omniscience]] is so great that all the days following here on [[Urantia]] when we have [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eucharist remembrance suppers]. He is [[aware]] of this?

A: Yes. (10/24/91)

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A: We meet in the [[Mariposa Grove]] . . .....

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Q: That [[explains]] a lot to us because we have always believed through [[Urantia]] [[mythology]] that there was an [~~http~~://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Archangels#Divisional_Headquarters Archangel's Circuit in the Mariposa Grove]. Is this true?

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Q: That [[explains]] a lot to us because we have always believed through [[Urantia]] [[mythology]] that there was an [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Archangels#Divisional_Headquarters Archangel's Circuit in the Mariposa Grove]. Is this true?

A: Yes. . ..

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Q: Does the arrival of two new [[Melchizedeks]] affect your [[relationship]] to this [[group]] in any way?

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A: It does not. We will continue as before on our steady upward [[path]] toward [[spiritual]] [[illumination]], and when you are [[individually]] and group-wise ready, [[prepared]], you will be given additional and more worldly assignments for [[service]]. I suppose in your [[terminology]] I would be described as a more [[conservative]] [[teacher]]. Some of my brethren are more flamboyant and [[spontaneous]]. As a [[mortal]] I was more [[patient]], wait and see, [[scientific]], not in so much of a hurry, more of a steady worker, slower [[progress]]. Some of the teaching corps were not that [[personality]] [[type]], but more [[creatively]] leaping, [[intuitively]] jumping - I am not describing well what I mean, but some run [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marathon marathons], some are sprinters, we all reached the goal in our different ways. I am more reluctant to give certain [[information]] and more concerned with your [[balanced]] and steady [[spiritual]] [[progress]], and perhaps more familiar with your [[species]], having been in a similar species myself, very close to the [[human]] state. (04/04/92)

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A: It does not. We will continue as before on our steady upward [[path]] toward [[spiritual]] [[illumination]], and when you are [[individually]] and group-wise ready, [[prepared]], you will be given additional and more worldly assignments for [[service]]. I suppose in your [[terminology]] I would be described as a more [[conservative]] [[teacher]]. Some of my brethren are more flamboyant and [[spontaneous]]. As a [[mortal]] I was more [[patient]], wait and see, [[scientific]], not in so much of a hurry, more of a steady worker, slower [[progress]]. Some of the teaching corps were not that [[personality]] [[type]], but more [[creatively]] leaping, [[intuitively]] jumping - I am not describing well what I mean, but some run [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marathon marathons], some are sprinters, we all reached the goal in our different ways. I am more reluctant to give certain [[information]] and more concerned with your [[balanced]] and steady [[spiritual]] [[progress]], and perhaps more familiar with your [[species]], having been in a similar species myself, very close to the [[human]] state. (04/04/92)

===='''''[[Guidance]]'''''====

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A: Just a moment.

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MELCHIZEDEK: This is Prince [[Machiventa]]. You all know the [[history]] of the [[nefarious]] rebels who took [[control]] of this [[planet]]. In [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1984 1984] the [[Mercy]] Bank was [[rejected]] by [[Caligastia]] and [[Daligastia]]. They refused to [[repent]]. They are no longer. [[Caligastia]] was such a bitter being that he left behind this [[virus]] ([[AIDS]]) and other illnesses which he, being of such a [[brilliant]] [[mind]], designed. He would never give us the [[access]] so that we may effect some physical [[cure]]. He said: "If I cannot be [[Planetary Prince|Prince]] of [[Urantia]] then I will take the [[planet]] with me into the [[Darkness|blackness]]." But God's will is not for that to happen. This [[planet]] is a protected place as it is the [[birth]] planet of the human-divine [[Jesus]]. It will take us some time. We are approximating a thousand to two thousand years, to erase the [[evil]] that this [[insane]] [[being]] left behind as your [[legacy]]. But we will erase it, and your [[planet]] will be a beacon to all other [~~http~~://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Ascending_sons#40:5._MORTALS_OF_TIME_AND_SPACE ascendant mortals]. God's will is never hurtful or harmful to His little [[children]]. It is the will of [[the Father]] to [[heal]] his little ones, and many are being used to do so. We look in awe at the [[agondonters]] on [[Urantia]]. You are truly God's children. To build and [[maintain]] [[faith]] and [[God consciousness]] in the midst of such [[darkness]] is commendable. I have taken over by order of my God, [[Michael]] of [[Nebadon]]. This occurred when those two [[evil]] [[beings]] ceased to be. I am, and have been, officially ushered in as your [[Planetary Prince]]. We have a lot of [[work]] to do, but do not cast eyes downward. Cast eyes upward for the [[glory]] that will befall this [[planet]].

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MELCHIZEDEK: This is Prince [[Machiventa]]. You all know the [[history]] of the [[nefarious]] rebels who took [[control]] of this [[planet]]. In [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1984 1984] the [[Mercy]] Bank was [[rejected]] by [[Caligastia]] and [[Daligastia]]. They refused to [[repent]]. They are no longer. [[Caligastia]] was such a bitter being that he left behind this [[virus]] ([[AIDS]]) and other illnesses which he, being of such a [[brilliant]] [[mind]], designed. He would never give us the [[access]] so that we may effect some physical [[cure]]. He said: "If I cannot be [[Planetary Prince|Prince]] of [[Urantia]] then I will take the [[planet]] with me into the [[Darkness|blackness]]." But God's will is not for that to happen. This [[planet]] is a protected place as it is the [[birth]] planet of the human-divine [[Jesus]]. It will take us some time. We are approximating a thousand to two thousand years, to erase the [[evil]] that this [[insane]] [[being]] left behind as your [[legacy]]. But we will erase it, and your [[planet]] will be a beacon to all other [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Ascending_sons#40:5._MORTALS_OF_TIME_AND_SPACE ascendant mortals]. God's will is never hurtful or harmful to His little [[children]]. It is the will of [[the Father]] to [[heal]] his little ones, and many are being used to do so. We look in awe at the [[agondonters]] on [[Urantia]]. You are truly God's children. To build and [[maintain]] [[faith]] and [[God consciousness]] in the midst of such [[darkness]] is commendable. I have taken over by order of my God, [[Michael]] of [[Nebadon]]. This occurred when those two [[evil]] [[beings]] ceased to be. I am, and have been, officially ushered in as your [[Planetary Prince]]. We have a lot of [[work]] to do, but do not cast eyes downward. Cast eyes upward for the [[glory]] that will befall this [[planet]].

These are wondrous years. (12/01/91) .

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.. I leave, now, to go - to attend the group at [[Woods Cross TeaM|Woods Cross]], and bid you Godspeed. (12/01/91)

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[On New Years Morning (very early), 1992, Rayson and Prince [[Machiventa|Melchizedek]] turned up at a [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Year%27s_Eve New Year's Eve party].]

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[On New Years Morning (very early), 1992, Rayson and Prince [[Machiventa|Melchizedek]] turned up at a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Year%27s_Eve New Year's Eve party].]

My children I am Prince [[Machiventa]] [[Melchizedek]], official [[Planetary Prince]] of [[Urantia]] and formal [[spokesperson]] for our creator-father, [[Michael]] of [[Nebadon]]. I am proud of you for your [[celebration]] and for bringing our creator-father into your [[hearts]]. The down-grasp of [[God]], the upreach of man, is indeed a [[beautiful]] and [[miraculous]] thing to behold. As I have met Michael on high, I am still moved . .. ([[Interruption]] of [[communications]] by dog and untimely entry of other members of the group.) Greetings, (S), I am Rayson, and you will hear my [[message]] on the recording device. I will not keep [[Machiventa]] waiting, so I turn the transmission over to our revered and esteemed [[Planetary Prince]].

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We hope to [[achieve]] in the next thousand years of the [[correcting time]] a spiritual up-step, using transformed [[individuals]] to ultimately transform this world. We are a continuation of the [[Fifth Epochal Revelation]]. We are not a separate [[bestowal]], but this [[phase]] of the [[revelation]] was planned from the beginning. However it was decided not to reveal this to the original [[contact personalities]] because of the [[danger]] that would place the revelation in - over [[Fanaticism|emotionalism]], non-belief, dismissal. The [[book]] had to stand and root on its own. Now we [[proceed]] to take the [[humans]] who are ready and [[activate]] them out into the world. We will contact on a world-wide basis [[readers]] and non-readers alike. We begin mostly with readers as there is less groundwork to lay.

===='''''[[Channeling]]'''''====

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Q: (About the validity of other [[channels]] such as [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramtha#Ramtha Ramtha], Lazarus, etc., how to tell, and how long have you been on [[Urantia]].)

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Q: (About the validity of other [[channels]] such as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramtha#Ramtha Ramtha], Lazarus, etc., how to tell, and how long have you been on [[Urantia]].)

A: All false. Only legitimate [[channeling]] coming through our [[mission]] is the group in [[New Zealand TeaM|New Zealand]], [[Woods Cross TeaM|Utah]] ([[Arcadia TeaM|Los Angeles Area]]), [[N. Idaho TeaM|Idaho]], and [[Sarasota TeaM|Florida]] at this time. There will be more. How to tell? There will be a network amongst the true transmissions. For yourself judge the spiritual [[content]], use your [[Spirit of Truth]]. And (S), truth may be gathered like a bee from flower to flower from sources, which are human [[inspired]]. Celestial or non-corporeal beings do not have a [[monopoly]] on spiritual [[insight]]. So whether a transmission is from us or is from the human higher mind is really just a [[speculation]], which humans and we like to engage in, to speculate about what could be. The [[message]], is spiritual, will [[illuminate]].

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As to how long we have been here, we have been here since [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1984 1984], not all, but [[Machiventa]] arrived as the [[rebellion]] was [[adjudicated]]. As you know, none of the [[evil]] ones exist. He was not formally installed [[Prince of Urantia]] until October of last year, '91. And the mission is officially under way. (01/13/92)

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As to how long we have been here, we have been here since [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1984 1984], not all, but [[Machiventa]] arrived as the [[rebellion]] was [[adjudicated]]. As you know, none of the [[evil]] ones exist. He was not formally installed [[Prince of Urantia]] until October of last year, '91. And the mission is officially under way. (01/13/92)

===='''''[[Teaching Mission]]'''''====

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[On [~~http~~://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=1991-02-01-Ham_To_General_Council February 1st, 1992], during a recess in the meeting of the [[The Fellowship General Council|General Council of the Fellowship]], before an [[audience]] of about 150 people at the LAX Holiday Inn, teacher [[Ham]] formally announced to the world the recent changes in [[planetary government]] in the following [[language]]:] The light of [[God]] [[surrounds]] us, The [[Light]] of [[God]] surrounds us. The [[Love]] of God enfolds us. The [[Power]] of God protects us. The [[Presence]] of God watches over us. Wherever we are, He is. My [[profound]] and [[sincere]] greetings to you all this evening. I am [[Ham]]. I have been [[commissioned]] to bring the [[light]] of [[truth]] and the [[understanding]] of [[our Father]] to [[Urantia]].

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[On [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=1991-02-01-Ham_To_General_Council February 1st, 1992], during a recess in the meeting of the [[The Fellowship General Council|General Council of the Fellowship]], before an [[audience]] of about 150 people at the LAX Holiday Inn, teacher [[Ham]] formally announced to the world the recent changes in [[planetary government]] in the following [[language]]:] The light of [[God]] [[surrounds]] us, The [[Light]] of [[God]] surrounds us. The [[Love]] of God enfolds us. The [[Power]] of God protects us. The [[Presence]] of God watches over us. Wherever we are, He is. My [[profound]] and [[sincere]] greetings to you all this evening. I am [[Ham]]. I have been [[commissioned]] to bring the [[light]] of [[truth]] and the [[understanding]] of [[our Father]] to [[Urantia]].

I am one of many [[teachers]]. All of us are awaiting the greater [[reception]] of our [[words]] and we are desirous of placing many [[teachers]] among you. Great is our [[mission]]. [[Understand]] this in your [[hearts]]. The time has arrived for expanded level of [[truth]] to begin correction. We come not for ourselves. No, indeed. Rather, only in service of [[Michael]].

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[Some General Councillors [[deliberately]] stayed away from the [[meeting]]. There was a [[feeling]] of [[disappointment]] and sadness among [[students]] of [[Ham]] and [[Rayson]] about their [[absence]] from such a momentous [[event]] and about the treatment of teacher Ham by some present who should have known better. The next day Rayson said:]

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RAYSON: Children, on a [[purely]] [[human]] level there is [[disappointment]] and [[confusion]] in some of your [[minds]]. However, let me broaden your [[perceptions]]. [[Human being]]s are unpredictable. They [[react]] from centers of [[emotion]] - [[primitive]] [[fear]], defiance, [[resistance]] to [[change]] and [[growth]], inaction, [[anger]], [[ego]]-guarding positions of [[power]] and misguided [[impulses]] to protect …..It is not our [[responsibility]] to [[control]], predict their [[reception]] of this [[truth]]. It was our [[responsibility]] to present the [[truth]] of the second [[stage]] of the [[Fifth Epochal Revelation]] to the official guardians of the first [[stage]]. We have done our job and done well. Most especially the [~~http~~://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Woods_Cross_TeaM teaching group from Utah] have stood shining and bright in front of much [[scorn]], but have not lost their loving [[hearts]] and [[minds]].

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RAYSON: Children, on a [[purely]] [[human]] level there is [[disappointment]] and [[confusion]] in some of your [[minds]]. However, let me broaden your [[perceptions]]. [[Human being]]s are unpredictable. They [[react]] from centers of [[emotion]] - [[primitive]] [[fear]], defiance, [[resistance]] to [[change]] and [[growth]], inaction, [[anger]], [[ego]]-guarding positions of [[power]] and misguided [[impulses]] to protect …..It is not our [[responsibility]] to [[control]], predict their [[reception]] of this [[truth]]. It was our [[responsibility]] to present the [[truth]] of the second [[stage]] of the [[Fifth Epochal Revelation]] to the official guardians of the first [[stage]]. We have done our job and done well. Most especially the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Woods_Cross_TeaM teaching group from Utah] have stood shining and bright in front of much [[scorn]], but have not lost their loving [[hearts]] and [[minds]].

Throughout [[history]] men have had the irrational need to malign the [[good, beautiful, truthful]] in others. How sad to see some of these same [[reactions]] in the [[presence]] of the [[Planetary Prince]]. But not so [[surprising]] when one considers what this [[species]] did to our beloved [[Creator Son]] when he [[sojourned]] here in the [[flesh]]. [[Lucifer]] himself was [[shamed]] by the [[actions]] of these [[mortals]]. I am not [[comparing]] this to the [[crucifixion]] of [[our Master]], no. But I am comparing some of the irrational [[actions]] that continue to infest your [[race]] when presented with higher [[truth]]. What the [[mind]] cannot [[absorb]], the [[animal]] [[attacks]]. How shall we deal with these [[reactions]]? Brothers and sisters, the [[power]] of our [[commission]], [[The Father]], and our Creator Father [[Michael]] [[wish]] to give you other [[tools]] to enhance your own [[spiritual]] [[growth]]. The brighter you shine, the closer you live to [[God]]'s [[truth]], the more other [[humans]] will want what you [[possess]].

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Q: Was that the day [[Machiventa]] [[Melchizedek]] began serving? Or was that the [[announcement]].

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A: That was the [[public]] and formal [[announcement]]. [[Machiventa]] was celestially inaugurated in October of [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1991 1991], and has been present for the most part on the [[planet]] since [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1984 1984]. (02/09/92)

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A: That was the [[public]] and formal [[announcement]]. [[Machiventa]] was celestially inaugurated in October of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1991 1991], and has been present for the most part on the [[planet]] since [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1984 1984]. (02/09/92)

Q: I have a question, which has to do with [[planetary government]]. Prince [[Machiventa]] Melchizedek is [[Planetary Prince]]. When [[Caligastia]] was Planetary Prince he had a deputy of the same order by the name of [[Daligastia]]. I'm just wondering if Prince Machiventa has an assistant Planetary Prince.

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[Shortly before [[Michael]]’s birthday, Friday, August 21st 1992, the following was recorded:]

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Q: I look upon Friday night as a [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Field_trip field trip] for the class of "the [[students]] of [[Rayson]]." You told us last time that we needed to adopt a proper [[perspective]] before we can [[receive]] the maximum benefit from Friday night, and I have put together a two-page written [[document]] taken from your lessons having to do with that [[perspective]]. I wonder if you could review the document in my [[mind]] and indicate whether or not it is proper to pass this paper around, or whether or not it is superfluous.

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Q: I look upon Friday night as a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Field_trip field trip] for the class of "the [[students]] of [[Rayson]]." You told us last time that we needed to adopt a proper [[perspective]] before we can [[receive]] the maximum benefit from Friday night, and I have put together a two-page written [[document]] taken from your lessons having to do with that [[perspective]]. I wonder if you could review the document in my [[mind]] and indicate whether or not it is proper to pass this paper around, or whether or not it is superfluous.

A: One moment. (short pause) I am pleased with your [[effort]] toward maximizing the benefit of the [[remembrance supper]] on Friday night. I would add one thing, only. NOTHING IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE EXPERIENCE OF MICHAEL'S PRESENCE. (08/16/92)

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A: Sometimes it is important to use one's [[intellect]] to remember [[experiences]] as [[opposed]] to rely on [[mechanical]] devices. It is actually [[good]] that you did not [[record]] our session together on [[Michael]]'s birthday because now, in order to totally [[remember]] all that transpired you must again meet [[together]] and discuss what each of you have [[remembered]]. The inter-association of [[personality]] will again bring [[Michael]]'s [[personality]] within your midst, and the [[process]] will be much improved in [[remembering]] what occurred. Each of you have a full [[memory]] [[transcript]] of every [[word]] that was spoken. You must just have them in [[personal]] [[association]] with the other, with the 28 that were at our [[celebration]], you will be able to reconstruct most of what occurred.

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Q: Could you elaborate a little bit about the [[circuits]], how many there are, what their being open means to a [[human being]], does that mean they are open in us, could you liken it to a [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio radio] station transmission? Things like that.

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Q: Could you elaborate a little bit about the [[circuits]], how many there are, what their being open means to a [[human being]], does that mean they are open in us, could you liken it to a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio radio] station transmission? Things like that.

A: As far as direct [[personal]] [[effect]] from the opening of the [[circuits]], there is little. What has effected, though, is that each of your [[Guardian Angels]], the [[Midwayers]], all other [[celestial]] [[beings]] present on the [[planet]], [[teachers]], [[Life Carriers]], all now have direct and open [[communication]] with their associates in the far-flung [[universe]]. They are able to minister much better than before the [[circuits]] were re-established. That is not to say that the circuits of the [[Thought Adjusters]], the mind circuits of the [[Adjutant Mind Spirits]], and others, were not [[functioning]], no. But it does mean that some [[circuits]] that are used for the uplift of [[mankind]] are now re-established. As far as number is concerned, it is much more a [[function]] of number of [[facets]] on one [[circuit]] rather than the number of [[individual]] circuits. One circuit, though, that has been [[established]] that may have direct [[influence]] upon you, upon the [[teaching mission]], is the direct circuit with [[Michael]], Himself. It is a [[private]] circuit. He can, [[communicate]] directly with [[Urantia]] at any time.

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RAYSON: I see that (S) has a great regard for her and I do not [[personally]] mind her [[presence]] in this group. There is a slight [[problem]] in setting a precedent. I [[understand]] that she is not a regular member of a study group or that she does not regularly study The [[Urantia Book]]. Does she, or has she, read the [[transcripts]] of other teachers?

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Student: Not to my [[knowledge]]. I was awaiting [[permission]] to invite her to forward her copies. She has the impression this is a [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secret_society secret society], and for that reason has not sought invitation to this group earlier than this time. I [[believe]] that she believes in The [[Urantia Book]]. I know she has spoken to people about it. And that she reads it on her own and has gone to [[study]] [[groups]]. I don't know about the regularity of her attendance.

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Student: Not to my [[knowledge]]. I was awaiting [[permission]] to invite her to forward her copies. She has the impression this is a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secret_society secret society], and for that reason has not sought invitation to this group earlier than this time. I [[believe]] that she believes in The [[Urantia Book]]. I know she has spoken to people about it. And that she reads it on her own and has gone to [[study]] [[groups]]. I don't know about the regularity of her attendance.

RAYSON: It is unfortunate that she [[believes]] that these sessions are [[secret]]. They were once very [[private]], and they still need some form of discretion and inviting ???, but please try to dispel that [[idea]]. There is nothing [[secret]] here. She should be [[exposed]] to [[transcripts]] and or tapes of other [[teachers]]. Maybe what is required is a warm [[heart]]-to-heart talk with some members of this group besides (S). It is very [[difficult]] to interview a [[person]] when one is emotionally wrapped up in that [[person]]'s life. Maybe you can do that.

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Q: Is the new strain of [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuberculosis#Epidemiology tuberculosis] one of the other [[diseases]]?

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Q: Is the new strain of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuberculosis#Epidemiology tuberculosis] one of the other [[diseases]]?

A: Absolutely correct.

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Q: Does this mean that we should all be [[vaccinated]] against [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuberculosis tuberculosis]? There is a general tuberculosis vaccine called [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bacillus_Calmette-Gu%C3%A9rin BCG] that's given to many [[persons]] in underdeveloped countries. It’s been my [[intuitive]] feeling that I should get it for myself, my [[family]] and my friends.

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Q: Does this mean that we should all be [[vaccinated]] against [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuberculosis tuberculosis]? There is a general tuberculosis vaccine called [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bacillus_Calmette-Gu%C3%A9rin BCG] that's given to many [[persons]] in underdeveloped countries. It’s been my [[intuitive]] feeling that I should get it for myself, my [[family]] and my friends.

A: You should be vaccinated, however this [[mutated]] strain - this will help you to [[resist]], but will not be total [[protection]] as the mutated strain is [[fatal]].

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A: It is their [[Free will|will]] [[choice]], but I would suggest it.

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Q: RAYSON, since this lesson is going to go out to many, many persons who are not in this [[group]]. I'd like to ask a question about [[diseases]], not only [[AIDS]] but other incurable [[diseases]] rampant in our [[society]], such as the various [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cancer cancers], [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hepatitis hepatitis], some other situations. For the last three or four years [[physicians]] have been advising patients that they can enhance their [[immunity]] by following programs like that of the [~~http~~://www.twcvv.org/ wellness community]. The wellness community [[encourages]] its patients to undertake [[moderate]] [[exercise]], have [[light]] [[exposure]] - but some exposure - to sunlight, improve [[interpersonal]] [[relationships]] with modifications of the[~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twelve-Step_Program 12-step programs] used by [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcoholics_Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous] and other [[groups]], which includes [[prayer]] or [[meditation]] - whatever a [[person]] wants to call it. Is there anything [[potentially]] harmful in this advice? Is there anything worthwhile in giving this [[advice]] when asked?

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Q: RAYSON, since this lesson is going to go out to many, many persons who are not in this [[group]]. I'd like to ask a question about [[diseases]], not only [[AIDS]] but other incurable [[diseases]] rampant in our [[society]], such as the various [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cancer cancers], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hepatitis hepatitis], some other situations. For the last three or four years [[physicians]] have been advising patients that they can enhance their [[immunity]] by following programs like that of the [https://www.twcvv.org/ wellness community]. The wellness community [[encourages]] its patients to undertake [[moderate]] [[exercise]], have [[light]] [[exposure]] - but some exposure - to sunlight, improve [[interpersonal]] [[relationships]] with modifications of the[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twelve-Step_Program 12-step programs] used by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcoholics_Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous] and other [[groups]], which includes [[prayer]] or [[meditation]] - whatever a [[person]] wants to call it. Is there anything [[potentially]] harmful in this advice? Is there anything worthwhile in giving this [[advice]] when asked?

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A: No, no potential harm. Yes, it is quite helpful. But even more helpful is to try to [[enlighten]] one's fellows that [[death]] is not [[tragic]] but the culmination [[spiritually]] of one's life and the beginning of [[potential]] [[eternity]]. That really is the job at hand, not only improving years and [[quality]] of life and [[acceptance]] of [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terminal_illness terminal illness] and will to go on, but what going on really means. Putting [[physical]] [[death]] in [[perspective]], (S), is one of your assignments.

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A: No, no potential harm. Yes, it is quite helpful. But even more helpful is to try to [[enlighten]] one's fellows that [[death]] is not [[tragic]] but the culmination [[spiritually]] of one's life and the beginning of [[potential]] [[eternity]]. That really is the job at hand, not only improving years and [[quality]] of life and [[acceptance]] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terminal_illness terminal illness] and will to go on, but what going on really means. Putting [[physical]] [[death]] in [[perspective]], (S), is one of your assignments.

Q: Often I've found that people seem [[receptive]] to this kind of talk, but even when they don't seem receptive I still do it. I haven't been doing it very long, but I always have a sense that it sinks in somehow, that it [[resonates]] against - I guess - the [[Adjuster]]…

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RAYSON: And the [[Spirit of Truth]]. (05/24/92)

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Q: (Students) and I have been independently and together pursuing some [[information]] about herbs that boost the [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immune_system immune system], and we were [[wondering]] if it were appropriate for us to continue our line of [[inquiry]] - it seems to take us on a kind of a tortuous [[journey]]. Any comments you have would be welcome.

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Q: (Students) and I have been independently and together pursuing some [[information]] about herbs that boost the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immune_system immune system], and we were [[wondering]] if it were appropriate for us to continue our line of [[inquiry]] - it seems to take us on a kind of a tortuous [[journey]]. Any comments you have would be welcome.

A: The most [[enlightening]] doors are not at the end of a [[journey]]. [[Growth]] and [[enlightenment]] comes from the [[journey]] itself, and the [[surprise]] detours one takes. What we [[think]] is the goal is often just the carrot to get us to step onto the road which [[leads]] to far more interesting yet unenvisioned places than a mere [[mortal mind]] could [[imagine]]. So I say continue, ([[student]]), on the [[adventure]] of [[surprises]] which will make all of your lives more interesting and certainly give you some new [[thought]] modes. (11/29/92)

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[[Balance]] is a [[word]] with which you [[humans]] feel comfortable. You feel, perhaps, you know this [[concept]] well. As [[children]] you learned what the word is defined as, and you learned [[balance]]. For example, when riding a [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycle bicycle] without the training wheels. But you have not really learned [[balance]] as humans, individually, because your [[planet]] is so out of [[balance]]. So let us [[examine]] what balance really means to each of us and to the world. On a [[universal]] level, the first rule of balance is [[physical]]. There are [[dark]] islands, which exert [[balancing]] [[influences]] on physical [[matter]] in [[space]]. Without these islands entire [[universes]] would implode, explode, or simply leave. On [[Urantia]], in our [[local universe]], the [[Master Physical Controllers]] are in charge of the [[energy]] [[balance]], which keeps your [[planet]] afloat - rotating, spinning, revolving. Of course, the [[Isle of Paradise]] exerts a [[physical]] [[balance]] as [[the universes]] [[breathe]] inward and outward. Your [[scientists]] have recently [[discovered]] [[evidence]] of [[creation]]. They are on the right track but fail to grasp the [[concept]] of [[physical]] [[overcontrol]] of balance. Physically, [[Urantia]] is balancing even as you who live here perceive an imbalance, [[upheavals]], tidal floods, earthquakes, or volcanoes - are all [[physical]] [[signs]] of the rebalancing of the [[planet]].

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[[Balance]] is a [[word]] with which you [[humans]] feel comfortable. You feel, perhaps, you know this [[concept]] well. As [[children]] you learned what the word is defined as, and you learned [[balance]]. For example, when riding a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycle bicycle] without the training wheels. But you have not really learned [[balance]] as humans, individually, because your [[planet]] is so out of [[balance]]. So let us [[examine]] what balance really means to each of us and to the world. On a [[universal]] level, the first rule of balance is [[physical]]. There are [[dark]] islands, which exert [[balancing]] [[influences]] on physical [[matter]] in [[space]]. Without these islands entire [[universes]] would implode, explode, or simply leave. On [[Urantia]], in our [[local universe]], the [[Master Physical Controllers]] are in charge of the [[energy]] [[balance]], which keeps your [[planet]] afloat - rotating, spinning, revolving. Of course, the [[Isle of Paradise]] exerts a [[physical]] [[balance]] as [[the universes]] [[breathe]] inward and outward. Your [[scientists]] have recently [[discovered]] [[evidence]] of [[creation]]. They are on the right track but fail to grasp the [[concept]] of [[physical]] [[overcontrol]] of balance. Physically, [[Urantia]] is balancing even as you who live here perceive an imbalance, [[upheavals]], tidal floods, earthquakes, or volcanoes - are all [[physical]] [[signs]] of the rebalancing of the [[planet]].

As [[Urantia]] approaches [[Light and Life]] these [[physical]] [[manifestations]] will calm. So [[balance]] is first and foremost a [[physical]] [[phenomenon]]. How does this [[translate]] to the [[individual]] [[material]] [[being]]? You must pay [[attention]] to your physical being. If the [[physical]] is unbalanced it repercusses on every level. Like a [[universe]], the [[physical]] may cause you to implode, explode, or simply float away. [[Physical]] [[balance]] on this [[stage]] or arena of beingness definitely affects spiritual [[growth]]. It can enhance or retard [[Adjuster]] [[control]]. It can whip up false [[emotions]] causing [[despair]], [[anger]], [[depression]], [[paralysis]], false [[enthusiasm]], euphoria, hysteria, [[fear]], phobic reaction. All are [[manifestations]] of a physical imbalance. Some you can correct. Others you must [[learn]] to live with and overcome mindally-[[spiritually]]. [[Simple]] things - proper rest, [[nutrition]], lack of [[abuse]] to your bodies - [[constitute]] the goal of [[physical]] [[balance]]. When your [[body]] is balanced you have the [[advantage]] in other areas. In our [[universe]], mindal, [[intellectual]], rational, [[thinking]] balance is achieved through a [[system]] - although different in [[degree]], upon every level - is basically the same. Of course [[perfected]] [[beings]] have no need for these considerations as they are created in [[perfect]] [[balance]] for that is what perfection is. We are more fortunate than they. We [[earn]] and [[learn]] perfection. In our [[universe]] we have a system of teaching. The slightly more advanced teach those behind them. They teach those behind them. We are all [[teachers]] and [[students]]. Our [[guardian seraphim]] help us maintain [[rationality]] and [[perspective]], which fosters [[sanity]]. If one were to [[study]] a minute portion of a painting one may [[think]] it insane and meaningless. When one pulls back you may see the [[whole]] working in [[harmony]] and sanity and [[balance]].

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Q: Can you comment on the relevancy of any of the [[confession]]al styles of dealing with remorse and [[guilt]]. Some of us have been through [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/12_step 12-step programs], which instruct us to [[examine]] ourselves and admit the exact [[nature]] of or [[sins]] to [[God]], ourselves, and another [[human being]] and [[humbly]] ask for [[forgiveness]]. That's also the style of the [[psychotherapeutic]] [[technique]] that's currently used. I have to admit it - it seemed at the time I went through it that it was very helpful to me, although maybe [[primitive]] compared to other -

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Q: Can you comment on the relevancy of any of the [[confession]]al styles of dealing with remorse and [[guilt]]. Some of us have been through [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/12_step 12-step programs], which instruct us to [[examine]] ourselves and admit the exact [[nature]] of or [[sins]] to [[God]], ourselves, and another [[human being]] and [[humbly]] ask for [[forgiveness]]. That's also the style of the [[psychotherapeutic]] [[technique]] that's currently used. I have to admit it - it seemed at the time I went through it that it was very helpful to me, although maybe [[primitive]] compared to other -

A: It is a useful [[emotional]] and [[psychological]] [[technique]] to be [[self]]-[[reflective]] and [[aware]] of one's life-[[actions]] in a spiritual [[light]]. It often helps one to [[recognize]] [[patterns]] of [[negativity]] and areas that need improvement. It is also emotionally a release from the [[past]]-[[guilt]] cleansing - to [[discuss]] this with another human who is non-judgmental and unconditionally [[accepting]] - loving of the present [[self]]. [[Confession]] is a more [[psychological]] [[tool]] than [[spiritual]]. Confession is not part of [[prayer]]. No, prayer - [[pure]] prayer - does not involve a request for the self, or even a request for one's fellows. [[Pure]] [[prayer]] as you border on to [[worship]] involves [[consciousness]] of the [[Divine]], which becomes [[worship]]. So, [[confession]] is not a spiritually pure [[tool]], but it does lead to more spiritual [[growth]]. It is not harmful, it is helpful for the human [[psyche]] and often leads to great periods of spiritual growth, but it is not a purely spiritual tool in and of itself. Does that answer?

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Q: In [[western culture]] now we have the [[capacity]] to keep many people alive into advanced age. This means that we see a fairly high percentage, compared to [[past]] ages, of [[persons]] who [[develop]] dementing [[diseases]], particularly [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alzheimers Alzheimers disease] and (multi?? infarct dementia?). In these disorders there's generally [[disease]] of the frontal and prefrontal areas, and one sees clinically disintegration of the [[personality]] as well as loss of capacity for [[self]] [[maintenance]]. Now there's a very great [[moral]] [[dilemma]] developing in western [[medicine]] presently about - is it right to keep such people alive? Because the expense of keeping them alive is very, very high. There is much [[grief]] in the [[family]] as these people become further and further detached from family and [[friends]] and [[reality]]. And these people seem to have much [[fear]], much [[pain]], and much illness in general. I [[wonder]] if you could comment on this, and - if you are allowed - if you could comment on how this would be handled on another world such as the one that you come from?

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A: In the cases where the deterioration is in the [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frontal_cortex prefrontal lobe] it is my [[opinion]] that the [[Adjuster]] has left. What is alive is a [[physical]] [[body]]. As for the [[ethics]] of maintaining life, it is irrelevant spiritually one way or another. In terms of my world we had in place a spiritualized and [[accepted]] [[ritual]] for [[graduation]] when the [[physical]] was an impediment to the [[spiritual]] [[soul]] [[growth]], which is, of course, the only [[eternal]] [[reality]]. When the [[mechanism]] housing the [[soul]]-[[Adjuster]] no longer [[functioned]], it was not of any consequence to terminate life. In [[fact]], it was a cause of [[celebration]], being [[The Father]]'s will that the [[soul]] move on to the next [[growth]] level. You down here have much more irrational and [[emotional]] reactions to this [[practice]] since - as a world - you do not truly [[understand]] what life is, and define it solely in terms of the [[physical]]. Now, some day on your [[planet]] things will even out. Your life [[capacity]], ideally, is approximately five hundred earth years. This will not be [[attained]] until the early stages of [[Light and Life]]. As you grow as a world spiritually, you will learn to temper life extension with [[actual]] life [[growth]] of the [[soul]]. And many [[diseases]] will be eliminated which interfere with the [[mind]]-[[soul]] [[connection]]. Until that time this [[topic]] will be reacted to irrationally and I can only [[pray]] for your [[enlightenment]] as a world [[culture]] since many [[mortals]] [[suffer]] needlessly, and suffer [[delays]] in their [[universe career]] because of the mere sentiment, which is attached to the [[material]] [[body]].

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A: In the cases where the deterioration is in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frontal_cortex prefrontal lobe] it is my [[opinion]] that the [[Adjuster]] has left. What is alive is a [[physical]] [[body]]. As for the [[ethics]] of maintaining life, it is irrelevant spiritually one way or another. In terms of my world we had in place a spiritualized and [[accepted]] [[ritual]] for [[graduation]] when the [[physical]] was an impediment to the [[spiritual]] [[soul]] [[growth]], which is, of course, the only [[eternal]] [[reality]]. When the [[mechanism]] housing the [[soul]]-[[Adjuster]] no longer [[functioned]], it was not of any consequence to terminate life. In [[fact]], it was a cause of [[celebration]], being [[The Father]]'s will that the [[soul]] move on to the next [[growth]] level. You down here have much more irrational and [[emotional]] reactions to this [[practice]] since - as a world - you do not truly [[understand]] what life is, and define it solely in terms of the [[physical]]. Now, some day on your [[planet]] things will even out. Your life [[capacity]], ideally, is approximately five hundred earth years. This will not be [[attained]] until the early stages of [[Light and Life]]. As you grow as a world spiritually, you will learn to temper life extension with [[actual]] life [[growth]] of the [[soul]]. And many [[diseases]] will be eliminated which interfere with the [[mind]]-[[soul]] [[connection]]. Until that time this [[topic]] will be reacted to irrationally and I can only [[pray]] for your [[enlightenment]] as a world [[culture]] since many [[mortals]] [[suffer]] needlessly, and suffer [[delays]] in their [[universe career]] because of the mere sentiment, which is attached to the [[material]] [[body]].

Q: I [[read]] about a man in this country who is on trial for [[murder]], a [[physician]], who attempted to help such a demented person to [[graduate]], and it hurts me every time I read it, but it seems to be at present an insoluble [[problem]] in our [[culture]].

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Q: ~~RAYSON~~, In your lesson you spoke of being active and not passive. And I've been trying to do that recently when I find opportunities to speak of my faith in conversation with friends and without, well, proselytizing - or whatever - without being overly preachy, I've tried to open doors when I can. And something happened recently with a friend. I felt a lot of resistance, and a feeling from her that she wanted to intellectually argue. I felt the need to protect my own faith - not that she could convince me otherwise - but just that it was disheartening to come up against that skepticism. And rather than continue the conversation, I feel that maybe I shouldn't even discuss faith with her any more. Am I being a coward? Am I being passive? Or is it sometimes a good idea to back off from a person whose skepticism seems stronger than their inclination toward faith?

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Q: Rayson, in your lesson you [[spoke]] of being [[active]] and not [[passive]]. And I've been trying to do that recently when I find [[opportunities]] to speak of my [[faith]] in [[conversation]] with [[friends]] and without, well, proselytizing - or whatever - without being overly preachy, I've tried to open doors when I can. And something happened recently with a [[friend]]. I felt a lot of [[resistance]], and a [[feeling]] from her that she wanted to [[intellectually]] argue. I felt the need to protect my own [[faith]] - not that she could convince me otherwise - but just that it was disheartening to come up against that [[skepticism]]. And rather than continue the [[conversation]], I feel that maybe I shouldn't even [[discuss]] [[faith]] with her any more. Am I being a [[coward]]? Am I being [[passive]]? Or is it sometimes a [[good]] [[idea]] to back off from a person whose [[skepticism]] seems stronger than their inclination toward [[faith]]?

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A: Our master did not allow himself, when he resided here as ~~JESUS~~, to be drawn into useless debate and argument. Words are wonderful tools for communication among humans. However your life is much more effective - a much more effective argument for the role of faith. When words fail, your living experience as a faith filled daughter will not. Others are drawn to you because of who you are, based on the bedrock of your faith. Do not descend into arguing the point. Only negative things will come from that: divisiveness, differences, polarization. Rather stress the commonality. Love, it is hard to resist love. And shine through this (easily?) and in many ways you are unaware of your love. Others are not, and wish to be close to you. So, you are not a coward. It is wise to drop talk, which divides friends. Ask questions and leave your lower associate to (??) the feel of social growth, like your questions, that will not threaten the intellectual defense. Does that Answer?

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A: Our master did not allow himself, when he resided here as [[Jesus]], to be drawn into useless [[debate]] and argument. [[Words]] are [[wonderful]] tools for [[communication]] among [[humans]]. However your life is much more [[effective]] - a much more effective [[argument]] for the role of [[faith]]. When [[words]] fail, your living [[experience]] as a faith filled daughter will not. Others are drawn to you because of who you are, based on the bedrock of your [[faith]]. Do not [[descend]] into arguing the point. Only [[negative]] things will come from that: divisiveness, [[differences]], [[polarization]]. Rather [[stress]] the commonality. [[Love]], it is hard to [[resist]] love. And shine through this (easily?) and in many ways you are unaware of your love. Others are not, and [[wish]] to be close to you. So, you are not a [[coward]]. It is wise to drop talk, which divides [[friends]]. Ask [[questions]] and leave your lower associate to (??) the feel of [[social]] [[growth]], like your questions, that will not threaten the [[intellectual]] [[defense]]. Does that Answer?

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Q: Pretty much, but just - ask questions? In other words, ask questions that I still have?

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A: No. What they need to get them through [[disappointment]]. Or sadness. Or, when they [[feel]] joyful, what does that feel to them? How does that [[affect]] their lives? Those kinds of [[questions]] where you are the [[student]] - but really you are the [[teacher]]. (02/09/92)

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[The session opened with:] I am Rayson. You are all gathered this afternoon in [[faith]] for the [[progress]] of your [[belief]] systems. I congratulate you on this [[decision]].

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[~~THe session opened with~~:] ~~I am~~ RAYSON. ~~You are all gathered this afternoon in faith for the progress of your belief systems. I congratulate you on this decision~~.

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[Later:] RAYSON: [[Machiventa]] Melchizedek is here and he would like a [[word]]. One moment.

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MACHIVENTA: This is [[Machiventa]] [[Melchizedek]]. You are all in the realms of the [[spirit]]. You are impinging upon spiritness. [[Remember]] and have [[faith]] upon your own [[knowledge]] and on your own faiths. Continue to [[believe]]. The things that you believe and the things that you [[act]] upon are of the greatest importance. This is not a mere figment of your [[imagination]]. There are things happening on this [[sphere]] that you have no conception of, and you will not know what is going on here until much later in your [[universe]] [[ascension career]]. But know this, that your [[faith]] - faith for your brothers and sisters, faith of [[Michael]], of the [[Universal Father]], the whole [[concept]] of universe [[ascension]], is of the utmost importance. Do not look back upon your [[animal]] [[ancestry]], upon your negativeness. [[Focus]] on your positive side. [[Proceed]] with decisiveness. You have our [[support]] and [[confidence]]. We [[love]] you [[children]]. We love you all. You are being watched and taken care of. You are being loved with tenderness. Till next time, children, have [[faith]]. (10/11/92)

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~~MACHIVENTA~~: ~~This is MACHIVENTA MELCHIZEDEK. You are all in~~ the ~~realms~~ of ~~the spirit~~. ~~You are impinging upon spiritness~~. ~~Remember and have faith upon your own knowledge and on your own faiths~~. ~~Continue to believe~~. ~~The things that you believe and the things that you act upon are of the greatest importance~~. ~~This is not a mere figment of your imagination~~. ~~There are things happening on this sphere that you have no conception of, and you will not know what is going on here until much later~~ in ~~your universe ascension career. But know this, that your faith - faith~~ for ~~your brothers and sisters, faith of MICHAEL,~~ of the Universal Father, the whole concept of universe ascension, is of the utmost importance. Do not look back upon your animal ancestry, upon your negativeness. Focus on your positive side. Proceed with decisiveness. You have our support and confidence. We love you children. We love you all. You are being watched and taken care of. You are being loved with tenderness. Till next time, children, have faith. (10/11/92)

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~~Q: Are the ministrations of either . ... or . ...required in order for (student) to be recipient of the Life Carriers' ministrations?~~

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A: If she [[believes]] so. She will not take the leap of [[faith]] without them if she believes so. But it is her leap to take. And (she) is not easily persuaded once she has an [[idea]].

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A: If she believes so. She will not take the leap of faith without them if she believes so. But it is her leap to take. And (she) is not easily persuaded once she has an idea.

Student: That can be very good. It can lead to much faith.

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RAYSON: The leap of faith requires free-will decision. It is not to be undertaken lightly. (S) knows this and has some fear, but it is her own work, not the work of you, (S), nor the work of (S) or (S) or any other personality, but this is the work of (S). Your love helps, but it cannot take her leap for her. Humans want easy answers because they function on a plane where the easy answer is readily rewarded, the simple solution is often times the most feasible. The one way is what is chosen. And yet the universe is not a one-answer situation.

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RAYSON: The leap of [[faith]] requires [[free-will]] [[decision]]. It is not to be undertaken lightly. (S) knows this and has some [[fear]], but it is her own [[work]], not the work of you, (S), nor the work of (S) or (S) or any other [[personality]], but this is the work of (S). Your [[love]] helps, but it cannot take her leap for her. [[Humans]] want easy answers because they [[function]] on a plane where the easy answer is readily rewarded, the simple solution is often times the most feasible. The one way is what is [[chosen]]. And yet the [[universe]] is not a one-answer situation.

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The creations of the Thought Adjusters and the Life Carriers – the life carriers and the Physical Controllers design living beings such that there is no one way. (T/R) says that fail-safe is a good term to use, so I will use it. There are fail-safes upon fail-safes. Not even a single ~~celled~~ organism could live if its organization were all single step. There are many many layers of complexities in the functioning of life. Passways and passways - this passway and that - they go around and under and through and over so that life can be, so that if the sun does not shine for a night or a week or a month, life can go on because there are other ways. There are other ways of getting energy and using energy. This is not to say that you could have life in a vacuum. This was not the intent. The intent was to design life so that it could continue with what is at hand. To make it more understandable, you can live without water for a certain period - not an indefinite period, but a certain period - because you have other ways of conserving your bodily fluids: reduce your excretion, reduce your sweating, and cause your ~~bodv~~ to save the water that it has. Well, the same thing applies to health and disease. Health is maintained not by one-at-a-time pass of doing right things as opposed to wrong things. It’s a complex, complex organization, and when the health fails, there are many fail-safes, many alternate paths, fallbacks to sustain the life of the organism, albeit at a less than optional functioning strength. In order to overcome deterioration of health, since health does not decline for simple reasons, health is not restored by simple means.

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The [[creations]] of the [[Thought Adjusters]] and the [[Life Carriers]] – the life carriers and the [[Physical Controllers]] [[design]] living [[beings]] such that there is no one way. (T/R) says that fail-safe is a good term to use, so I will use it. There are fail-safes upon fail-safes. Not even a single [[cell]]ed [[organism]] could live if its [[organization]] were all single step. There are many many layers of [[complexities]] in the functioning of life. Passways and passways - this passway and that - they go around and under and through and over so that life can be, so that if the [[sun]] does not shine for a night or a week or a month, life can go on because there are other ways. There are other ways of getting [[energy]] and using energy. This is not to say that you could have life in a [[vacuum]]. This was not the [[intent]]. The intent was to [[design]] life so that it could continue with what is at hand. To make it more understandable, you can live without [[water]] for a certain period - not an indefinite period, but a certain period - because you have other ways of [[conserving]] your bodily fluids: reduce your excretion, reduce your sweating, and cause your [[body]] to save the [[water]] that it has. Well, the same thing applies to [[health]] and [[disease]]. Health is [[maintained]] not by one-at-a-time pass of doing right things as opposed to wrong things. It’s a [[complex]], complex [[organization]], and when the [[health]] fails, there are many fail-safes, many alternate paths, fallbacks to [[sustain]] the life of the [[organism]], albeit at a less than optional [[functioning]] [[strength]]. In order to overcome deterioration of [[health]], since health does not decline for [[simple]] reasons, health is not restored by simple means.

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But despair not. Our loving ~~FATHER~~ has not put us upon a desert island without supplying us with all that is required to solve all problems that may arise, including health problems. We are asked to provide answers and yet we are constrained from providing other knowledge. The love of The ~~FATHER~~ is so large that it is all here. How easy, how very easy, to make things perfect! Much easier than to make them imperfect, actually. Yet if there were perfect beings with perfect health and never any problems, how much less of truth would there be available for the experience of The ~~FATHER~~? And so we provide clues and encouragement in as much as we are allowed to give, but we cannot, must not, work miracles.

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But [[despair]] not. Our loving Father has not put us upon a desert island without supplying us with all that is required to solve all [[problems]] that may arise, including [[health]] problems. We are asked to provide answers and yet we are constrained from providing other [[knowledge]]. The [[love]] of [[The Father]] is so large that it is all here. How easy, how very easy, to make things [[perfect]]! Much easier than to make them imperfect, actually. Yet if there were [[perfect]] [[beings]] with perfect [[health]] and never any [[problems]], how much less of [[truth]] would there be available for the [[experience]] of The Father? And so we provide [[clues]] and [[encouragement]] in as much as we are allowed to give, but we cannot, must not, work [[miracles]].

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What loving ~~FATHER~~ would fight his child's battles for them? Every loving father knows that it is only by grappling with the problems of life that his offspring develop their fullest potential and become the best that they can be. There is so much more here now, so much at hand in the way of help and guidance, than there has been for many aeons on Urantia. You are not blindly stumbling through a void. Every step is guided. But you must move your leg and take the step. If you do not move your leg we cannot guide your forward motion.

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What loving [[Father]] would fight his child's [[battles]] for them? Every loving father knows that it is only by grappling with the [[problems]] of life that his offspring [[develop]] their fullest [[potential]] and become the best that they can be. There is so much more here now, so much at hand in the way of help and [[guidance]], than there has been for many [[aeons]] on [[Urantia]]. You are not [[blindly]] stumbling through a void. Every step is [[guided]]. But you must move your leg and take the step. If you do not move your leg we cannot guide your forward [[motion]].

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Q: I'm very anxious to move my legs but I need a little guidance as to which way they should go.

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Q: I'm very [[anxious]] to move my legs but I need a little [[guidance]] as to which way they should go.

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A: That's where the leap of faith comes. That is your choice. If it is the right direction, never fear, you will receive the affirmation which you require.

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A: That's where the leap of [[faith]] comes. That is your [[choice]]. If it is the right direction, never [[fear]], you will receive the affirmation which you require.

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Q: I was pondering as I was listening to your lesson today, the message is about a leap of faith, but now sounds as though we take this one step at a time. Is that correct? It's not like jumping off a cliff into open space, its more like taking that step into an unknown area, knowing that it will be right or we will be shown the right thing.

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Q: I was [[pondering]] as I was [[listening]] to your lesson today, the [[message]] is about a leap of [[faith]], but now sounds as though we take this one step at a time. Is that correct? It's not like jumping off a cliff into open [[space]], its more like taking that step into an [[unknown]] area, knowing that it will be right or we will be shown the right thing.

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A: That is exactly correct. But remember, that one man’s step is another man's leap. Do you understand?

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A: That is exactly correct. But [[remember]], that one man’s step is another man's leap. Do you [[understand]]?

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Student: Yes. I'm afraid I'm going to have to take it one step at a time at the present but my goal is to take that ultimate leap where I know absolutely that I'm going in the right direction.

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Student: Yes. I'm [[afraid]] I'm going to have to take it one step at a time at the [[present]] but my goal is to take that [[ultimate]] leap where I know absolutely that I'm going in the right direction.

RAYSON: You are doing very well, (S) (11/09/92)

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~~Q: Is faith the spiritual antidote for doubt?~~

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A: Not exactly. Faith is the spiritual antidote to uncertainty and fear, but doubt occurs and may live side by side with faith. For example one can have unshakable faith in God. Say you have already passed through the portals of physical death and are on the mansion worlds, you may have total faith in your potential for divinity, for the existence of God, for the teachings now manifest through your own experience of spirit and soul, but you can still have self-doubt. Doubt is not solely dependent on faith, doubt is a different - doubt will not disappear until you are admitted to the corps of finaliters, really.

(Thank you) (11/29/92)

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====~~FATHERHOOD OF GOD~~====

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===='''''[[Mind]]'''''====

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I have chosen a seemingly simple discourse on the reality of the Fatherhood of God which many, being used to this idea, realization, have grown accustomed, and therefore are taking this great truth a little for granted. I feel extraordinarily privileged and overwhelmed, still, at this momentous truth: that we who are so insignificant, and yet - as small children needing a wise parent - that this parent is the Great Creator, stupendous and magnificent Lord of all creation, past present and future. There is none beside Him, so powerful and almighty is He. And to ponder the truth that He is also our loving FATHER and ever-present guidance and friend, never ceases to overwhelm my limited mind. What we see of His glory is so tiny and small! There are no word expressions to enable our minds to comprehend more than a grain of sand in the sea of what He is. His vast material creation should cause you to ponder and humble yourselves at His vastness and incomprehensible reality. He is the beginning and the end, the alpha and omega, of all reality comprehended now or ever to be comprehended by mind.

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I have [[chosen]] a seemingly [[simple]] [[discourse]] on the [[reality]] of the [[Fatherhood]] of [[God]] which many, being used to this [[idea]], [[realization]], have grown accustomed, and therefore are taking this great [[truth]] a little for granted. I feel extraordinarily [[privileged]] and overwhelmed, still, at this momentous [[truth]]: that we who are so insignificant, and yet - as small children needing a [[wise]] parent - that this [[parent]] is the Great [[Creator]], stupendous and [[magnificent]] Lord of all [[creation]], [[past]] [[present]] and [[future]]. There is none beside Him, so [[powerful]] and almighty is He. And to [[ponder]] the [[truth]] that He is also our loving FATHER and ever-present [[guidance]] and [[friend]], never ceases to overwhelm my [[limited]] [[mind]]. What we see of His [[glory]] is so tiny and small! There are no [[word]] [[expressions]] to enable our [[minds]] to [[comprehend]] more than a grain of sand in the [[sea]] of what He is. His vast [[material]] [[creation]] should cause you to [[ponder]] and [[humble]] yourselves at His vastness and incomprehensible [[reality]]. He is the beginning and the end, the alpha and omega, of all [[reality]] [[comprehended]] now or ever to be comprehended by [[mind]].

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He has deigned to give you use of all the mind energy you can use. You are limited, and this is well understood. But by mind you may reach for the unlimited. You are endowed with a part of the Infinite Mind which knows no boundary or finite mental limitations. You need to know your minds are free to expand in comprehension, and to grow and be seasoned with wisdom by, in, and through your souls. Though you be dust, you have within you the spark of the Infinite FATHER of all who bestows His greatness, infiniteness, goodness, mercy, and Fatherly love upon each person to the greatest extent possible. He wishes for all His children to find Him, to come forth from the darkness into His loving space, light, mercy, understanding. He wishes all of His children to grow in their own space, light, mercy, love and understanding. He desires for all of His children that they love each other to the fullest extent of their understanding - as they love Him. He desires that - as His children grow toward Him and become more of Him, realize Himself in they - that they, in turn, bestow this Fatherly love and brotherly understanding and mercy upon their fellows to the greatest extent they are capable. This may require a letting go, a letting go of old prejudices, a letting go of inner anguish and stress, a letting go of inner turmoil and emotion, a letting go of the worries of life, and many of the little cares which can weigh so heavily when multiplied. Allowing this, abandoning the old and embracing the new is not an intellectual exercise, it is your lives. It is not a moment's thought, it is the robust and vigorous exercise of true faith.

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Courage is required to abandon the old and embrace the new. The old is secure, the new is unknown. But I say unto you, abandon the old and do it gladly. Embrace the greater realities of the kingdom and do it courageously.

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Live your lives as if in His presence, always, and I say "as if" for a reason. Before the full realization is upon you, by faith reach out for it first. His presence is always with us. In Him we live, move, and have our being. He is our ever-present guide and companion. Where is the insecurity in that? By faith you grasp this reality, and by faith you are transformed by it. The true Fatherhood of God, His loving presence ever with us, an open ear ever ready to hear His children, to know their hearts and minds, and to understand, and guide, and teach: these are the ways of The FATHER. You must take His hand willingly. (07/15/91)

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~~Lesson II: Experiencing the Fatherhood of God:~~

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~~There have been many questions on~~ the ~~Universal FATHER~~, ~~some vocally~~ and ~~some in your~~ mind. ~~There have been questions about how we can feel~~ the ~~love of The FATHER more~~. ~~Some find it easier~~ to ~~feel~~ the ~~presence~~ of the Infinite ~~Spirit~~ and the ~~Creator Son~~, ~~but find it difficult~~ to ~~feel directly~~ the love ~~of The FATHER~~. ~~This is understandable because~~ of the ~~mortal status in which you exist~~. ~~The Infinite Spirit is the God~~ of ~~Action~~, and ~~so when you do things, when you act according~~ to the ~~will~~ of ~~God~~, ~~you feel His power~~, ~~His presence~~, ~~and His outworkings~~ of the ~~actions~~ of ~~your daily~~ life~~. The Creator Son is spirit. When you relate with others~~, ~~other beings including celestial, you feel~~ the ~~presence of His spirit~~. ~~Through your relations you manifest love~~, ~~mercy~~ and ~~good will which are~~ the ~~foundations~~, of your ~~connection with others~~. ~~And so when you do this you feel~~ the ~~Creator Son~~.

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He has deigned to give you use of all the [[mind]] [[energy]] you can use. You are [[limited]], and this is well [[understood]]. But by [[mind]] you may reach for the unlimited. You are [[endowed]] with a part of the [[Infinite]] Mind which knows no [[boundary]] or finite mental [[limitations]]. You need to [[know]] your [[minds]] are free to expand in [[comprehension]], and to grow and be seasoned with [[wisdom]] by, in, and through your [[souls]]. Though you be dust, you have within you the [[spark]] of the [[Universal Father|Infinite Father]] of all who bestows His greatness, infiniteness, [[goodness]], [[mercy]], and Fatherly [[love]] upon each [[person]] to the greatest extent possible. He [[wishes]] for all His [[children]] to find Him, to come forth from the [[darkness]] into His loving [[space]], [[light]], [[mercy]], [[understanding]]. He wishes all of His children to [[grow]] in their own [[space]], light, mercy, love and understanding. He [[desires]] for all of His children that they [[love]] each other to the fullest extent of their [[understanding]] - as they [[love]] Him. He [[desires]] that - as His children [[grow]] toward Him and become more of Him, [[realize]] Himself in they - that they, in turn, bestow this [[Father]]ly love and brotherly [[understanding]] and [[mercy]] upon their fellows to the greatest extent they are capable. This may require a letting go, a letting go of old [[prejudices]], a letting go of inner anguish and [[stress]], a letting go of inner [[turmoil]] and [[emotion]], a letting go of the [[worries]] of life, and many of the little cares which can weigh so heavily when multiplied. Allowing this, [[abandoning]] the old and [[embracing]] the new is not an [[intellectual]] [[exercise]], it is your lives. It is not a moment's [[thought]], it is the robust and [[vigorous]] [[exercise]] of true [[faith]].

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~~When it comes~~ to ~~feeling The FATHER,~~ the ~~Universal FATHER is personality~~. He is ~~more than personality~~, ~~but for your comprehension He~~ is ~~personality incarnate~~. ~~How can you feel His personality? You will not be able to when you act or when~~ you ~~express yourself. Expression is in the realm of personal relationship~~, ~~so that would be with~~ the ~~Creator Son~~. ~~So when you act or you express, you will not necessarily feel~~ the ~~presence~~ of the ~~Universal FATHER. You must remember that the Universal FATHER is the I AM. He is. He does not necessarily talk or~~ do~~. He is. So for you to understand The FATHER, you must understand what~~ it ~~is just to BE, without expression, without doing or acting. This IS the stillness~~.

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[[Courage]] is required to [[abandon]] the old and [[embrace]] the new. The old is [[secure]], the new is [[unknown]]. But I say unto you, [[abandon]] the old and do it gladly. Embrace the greater [[realities]] of [[the kingdom]] and do it courageously.

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~~This stillness may come to you not only when you are worshiping but~~ in ~~your daily activities between expression~~, ~~between acts~~, ~~you may just feel the awe, much~~ as ~~you do when you take in the breathtaking sights of a natural wonder such as a forest or the ocean or~~ a ~~sunset~~. ~~You sense~~ the ~~beauty and~~ it is. ~~When you do this you ARE the beauty~~. ~~You do not express it you do not act it but you are~~. ~~The Universal FATHER~~ is in that ~~way self existent~~ and ~~self manifest in~~ you ~~when you become still~~. ~~Stillness means~~ to ~~quiet your senses~~, ~~the input~~ and ~~mind~~, ~~the thoughts which are generated by the senses through the brain~~, ~~memories~~, ~~all~~ these ~~must he put on hold and your consciousness must be on~~ The ~~Universal FATHER~~. ~~When you do this you become - for a short length of time - the I AM~~. ~~And that is~~ the ~~presence and the love~~ of ~~The FATHER. Soon as you reflect on this you will have lost the essence.~~

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Live your lives as if in His [[presence]], always, and I say "as if" for a reason. Before the full [[realization]] is upon you, by [[faith]] reach out for it first. His [[presence]] is always with us. In Him we live, move, and have our being. He is our ever-present guide and [[companion]]. Where is the insecurity in that? By [[faith]] you grasp this [[reality]], and by faith you are [[transformed]] by it. The true [[Fatherhood]] of [[God]], His loving [[presence]] ever with us, an open ear ever ready to hear His [[children]], to know their [[hearts]] and [[minds]], and to [[understand]], and guide, and teach: these are the ways of [[The Father]]. You must take His hand willingly. (07/15/91)

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===='''''[[Experience]]''''', '''''[[Feeling]]'''''====

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Lesson II: Experiencing the [[Fatherhood]] of [[God]]:

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There ~~must be no reflection~~, ~~no comments on this~~, it ~~just must be~~. ~~You can also experience this when~~ you ~~perceive a truth~~, ~~a beauty or a goodness~~ and you do ~~not comment on it~~, you ~~just accept it~~ and ~~it becomes~~ you and you ~~become~~ it. ~~Then also~~ you ~~are experiencing~~ the ~~love~~, presence~~, power,~~ the I AM of The ~~FATHER~~. ~~(11/22/92)~~

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There have been many questions on the [[Universal Father]], some vocally and some in your [[mind]]. There have been [[questions]] about how we can [[feel]] the [[love]] of The Father more. Some find it easier to feel the [[presence]] of the [[Infinite Spirit]] and the [[Creator Son]], but find it [[difficult]] to feel directly the [[love]] of The Father. This is understandable because of the [[mortal]] [[status]] in which you exist. The [[Infinite Spirit]] is the [[God]] of [[Action]], and so when you do things, when you [[act]] according to the will of God, you [[feel]] His [[power]], His [[presence]], and His outworkings of the [[actions]] of your daily life. The [[Creator Son]] is spirit. When you relate with others, other beings including [[celestial]], you [[feel]] the [[presence]] of His spirit. Through your [[relations]] you [[manifest]] [[love]], [[mercy]] and good will which are the [[foundations]], of your [[connection]] with others. And so when you do this you feel the [[Creator Son]].

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===='''''[[Stillness]]'''''====

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When it comes to [[feeling]] The Father, the [[Universal Father]] is [[personality]]. He is more than personality, but for your [[comprehension]] He is personality [[incarnate]]. How can you feel His [[personality]]? You will not be able to when you [[act]] or when you [[express]] yourself. Expression is in the realm of [[personal]] [[relationship]], so that would be with the [[Creator Son]]. So when you act or you express, you will not necessarily feel the [[presence]] of the [[Universal Father]]. You must remember that the Universal Father is the [[I AM]]. He is. He does not necessarily talk or do. He is. So for you to [[understand]] The Father, you must [[understand]] what it is just to BE, without [[expression]], without doing or [[acting]]. This IS the [[stillness]].

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~~====FEAR====~~

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This [[stillness]] may come to you not only when you are [[worshiping]] but in your daily [[activities]] between [[expression]], between [[acts]], you may just [[feel]] the [[awe]], much as you do when you take in the breathtaking [[sights]] of a [[natural]] [[wonder]] such as a [[forest]] or the [[ocean]] or a sunset. You sense the [[beauty]] and it is. When you do this you ARE the [[beauty]]. You do not [[express]] it you do not [[act]] it but you are. The [[Universal Father]] is in that way [[self]] existent and self [[manifest]] in you when you become still. [[Stillness]] means to [[quiet]] your [[senses]], the input and [[mind]], the [[thoughts]] which are generated by the senses through the [[brain]], [[memories]], all these must he put on hold and your [[consciousness]] must be on The [[Universal Father]]. When you do this you become - for a short length of time - the [[I AM]]. And that is the [[presence]] and the [[love]] of The Father. Soon as you [[reflect]] on this you will have lost the [[essence]].

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~~Q: RAYSON~~, ~~I have a question. This concerns fear - human beings~~ on ~~Urantia experience~~ this~~. There are a number of places in The Urantia Book where we are admonished not to~~ be ~~fearful~~. ~~And there is~~ also a ~~place where savages~~ on ~~this earth were discussed~~, and ~~they were said to be quite fearful~~. ~~Now~~, ~~even in the condition we're in right now~~, ~~which has advanced somewhat beyond~~ the ~~savage human point, there still is a great deal~~ of ~~fear~~. ~~How does the condition of fear in man interrelate with connectedness to the Thought Adjuster and I guess, general faith?~~

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There must be no [[reflection]], no comments on this, it just must be. You can also [[experience]] this when you [[perceive]] a [[truth]], a [[beauty]] or a [[goodness]] and you do not comment on it, you just [[accept]] it and it becomes you and you become it. Then also you are [[experiencing]] the [[love]], [[presence]], [[power]], the [[I AM]] of [[The Father]]. (11/22/92)

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A: Fear ~~is the biggest emotional barrier to Thought Adjuster communications~~: animal fear and anxiety. How to conquer this is a lifetime challenge and active job for the human. One, is by remembering what true reality is. True reality is spiritual reality. If you would examine the source of your fears you would find that they are rooted in the physical, ~~material realms. For example: will~~ I have a ~~job? Will I get ill? Will~~ this ~~action hurt me~~. ~~Will I lose this person's love? Will I look good to others?~~ There ~~is a difference between instinctual survival fears which~~ are ~~built into~~ a ~~species and easily surpassed as the race becomes more intellectually developed and fears that arises out of the unreality~~ of ~~ego and the material, physical plain. The absence of fear equals love. The two cannot coexist~~ in ~~the human psyche.~~ The ~~more one loves the less one fears~~. It is ~~not an easy task to accomplish~~, and ~~indeed many mortals never accomplish this~~ to ~~any significant degree~~ in ~~this lifetime. Some extraordinary~~ human ~~beings do manage to~~, ~~for~~ the ~~most part, to live without~~ fear~~, but these are generally humans~~ with ~~self-acting Adjusters and lives dedicated~~ to the ~~spiritual realities.~~

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Q: Rayson, I have a question. This concerns [[fear]] - [[human being]]s on [[Urantia]] [[experience]] this. There are a number of places in The [[Urantia Book]] where we are [[admonished]] not to be fearful. And there is also a place where [[savages]] on this [[earth]] were [[discussed]], and they were said to be quite fearful. Now, even in the condition we're in right now, which has advanced somewhat beyond the [[savage]] human point, there still is a great deal of [[fear]]. How does the condition of fear in man interrelate with [[connectedness]] to the [[Thought Adjuster]] and I guess, general [[faith]]?

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Q: ~~I have~~ a ~~follow-up question regarding~~ the ~~question about fear~~, ~~RAYSON~~. ~~Fear feelings, and fear~~ of ~~feelings, could~~ you ~~address~~ that ~~for~~ a ~~moment~~? ~~Someone~~ is in the ~~jungle~~ and ~~a tiger appears~~, ~~perhaps~~ fear ~~might be healthy at that point~~, ~~or maybe not maybe the adjutant mind spirits might be wise~~ to ~~get~~ in ~~touch with at that point~~. ~~But is there a difference between~~ fear ~~of feelings~~ and ~~experiential fears?~~

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A: [[Fear]] is the biggest [[emotional]] [[barrier]] to [[Thought Adjuster]] [[communications]]: [[animal]] [[fear]] and [[anxiety]]. How to [[conquer]] this is a lifetime [[challenge]] and [[active]] job for the human. One, is by remembering what true [[reality]] is. True [[reality]] is [[spiritual]] [[reality]]. If you would [[examine]] the [[source]] of your [[fears]] you would find that they are rooted in the [[physical]], [[material]] realms. For example: will I have a job? Will I get ill? Will this [[action]] hurt me. Will I lose this [[person]]'s [[love]]? Will I look [[good]] to others? There is a [[difference]] between [[instinctual]] [[survival]] [[fears]] which are built into a [[species]] and easily surpassed as the [[race]] becomes more [[intellectually]] developed and fears that arises out of the unreality of [[ego]] and the [[material]], [[physical]] plain. The [[absence]] of [[fear]] equals [[love]]. The two cannot coexist in the human [[psyche]]. The more one [[loves]] the less one fears. It is not an easy task to accomplish, and indeed many [[mortals]] never accomplish this to any significant [[degree]] in this lifetime. Some extraordinary [[human being]]s do manage to, for the most part, to live without [[fear]], but these are generally humans with [[self-acting Adjusters]] and lives [[dedicated]] to the [[spiritual]] [[realities]].

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A: ~~There are instinctual fears built into~~ the ~~physical being~~ of ~~the human which insure survival. The example~~ you ~~cited is one of them. If~~ a ~~human were to be attacked by an animal his fear would be wholly appropriate and probably life saving/preserving. The fear we discussed as an impediment to spiritual growth~~ is ~~more rooted~~ in the ~~psyche than in the instinctual reflex pattern which has been designed into you. These fears are not helpful~~, ~~but may~~ be ~~categorized as fear anxiety~~, ~~and if examined closely, are more self involved, self serving, than outer directed - either at one's fellows~~ or ~~God. That is a broad base measuring stick. Fear of feelings is also~~ not ~~healthy. You have feelings as does every human and this is in~~ the ~~realm of material minded humanity. One should not~~ be ~~afraid~~ to ~~explore one's feelings, but should remember balance as given an example to you by the Divinely integrated life and personality of JESUS of Nazareth. Undue obsession~~ with ~~what you are feeling is not good~~. ~~Neither~~ is a ~~repression - denial~~ of ~~what you feel. Examine your~~ feelings ~~for a period~~ and ~~then stop. Do not become mired in an abyss of self analysis.~~

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Q: I have a follow-up question regarding the question about [[fear]], Rayson. Fear [[feelings]], and fear of feelings, could you address that for a [[moment]]? Someone is in the jungle and a tiger appears, perhaps [[fear]] might be [[healthy]] at that point, or maybe not maybe the [[adjutant mind spirits]] might be [[wise]] to get in [[touch]] with at that point. But is there a [[difference]] between fear of [[feelings]] and experiential fears?

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Q: ~~Sometimes parents~~ and ~~grandparents develop apprehensions about what~~ is ~~going on~~ in ~~their children~~'s and ~~grandchildren~~'s ~~lives~~, ~~and mentally we know that we~~ should ~~leave that~~ to the ~~celestial beings,~~ and ~~trust in faith~~. ~~But this~~ is ~~the kind~~ of ~~fear that~~ you ~~are talking about that interferes?~~

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A: There are [[instinctual]] fears built into the [[physical]] [[being]] of the [[human]] which [[insure]] [[survival]]. The example you cited is one of them. If a [[human]] were to be [[attacked]] by an [[animal]] his fear would be wholly appropriate and probably life saving/preserving. The [[fear]] we discussed as an impediment to [[spiritual]] [[growth]] is more rooted in the [[psyche]] than in the [[instinctual]] [[reflex]] [[pattern]] which has been [[designed]] into you. These fears are not helpful, but may be categorized as fear [[anxiety]], and if examined closely, are more [[self]] involved, self serving, than outer directed - either at one's fellows or [[God]]. That is a broad base measuring stick. [[Fear]] of [[feelings]] is also not [[healthy]]. You have [[feelings]] as does every [[human]] and this is in the realm of [[material]] minded [[humanity]]. One should not be afraid to [[explore]] one's feelings, but should remember [[balance]] as given an example to you by the Divinely integrated life and [[personality]] of [[Jesus]] of [[Nazareth]]. Undue [[obsession]] with what you are [[feeling]] is not good. Neither is a [[repression]] - [[denial]] of what you feel. [[Examine]] your [[feelings]] for a period and then stop. Do not become mired in an [[abyss]] of [[self]] [[analysis]].

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A: ~~No.~~ Sometimes ~~being loving can be misunderstood as being fearful. If you, as a loving parent-grandparent, are concerned then it~~ is ~~almost your responsibility to act as a vehicle for The FATHER~~'s ~~love~~ and ~~concern. If approached from an unselfish~~, ~~concerned, loving, other-directed point of view, the person you are talking to cannot help but to respond with a whole mind. How else are~~ we to ~~do service and reflect~~ the ~~actual love of God~~ and ~~Light into~~ the ~~world than through our own transforming actions. If however, your feelings are truly fearful, and not a measure~~ of ~~caution or concern, then~~ you ~~must pray to exorcize your fear and replace it with Divine love. (01/26/92)~~

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Q: Sometimes [[parents]] and grandparents develop apprehensions about what is going on in their [[children]]'s and grandchildren's lives, and mentally we know that we should leave that to the [[celestial]] [[beings]], and [[trust]] in [[faith]]. But this is the kind of [[fear]] that you are talking about that [[interferes]]?

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Q: ~~Ever since I was a little girl I have had nightmares and sleep visitors~~, a ~~lot of old lady~~-~~looking people have appeared~~ to me and ~~scare me at night~~. ~~It continues~~ to ~~this day~~. ~~Is that real or is it a product of my creative imagination? Is it ever a universe visitor actually coming and trying~~ to ~~minister to me~~ and ~~I get scared~~ and ~~so they - I wake up and freak out~~. ~~Recently I had three ladies visit me~~ and ~~I asked them who they were and they said that they were right hand~~ of ~~God. And I don't know~~, ~~I just don't know how~~ to ~~react to that~~.

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A: No. Sometimes being loving can be misunderstood as being fearful. If you, as a loving [[parent]]-grandparent, are concerned then it is almost your [[responsibility]] to act as a vehicle for [[The Father]]'s [[love]] and concern. If approached from an [[unselfish]], concerned, loving, other-directed [[point of view]], the [[person]] you are talking to cannot help but to [[respond]] with a whole mind. How else are we to do [[service]] and [[reflect]] the actual [[love]] of [[God]] and Light into the world than through our own [[transforming]] [[actions]]. If however, your feelings are truly fearful, and not a [[measure]] of [[caution]] or concern, then you must [[pray]] to [[exorcize]] your [[fear]] and replace it with [[Divine]] [[love]]. (01/26/92)

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A: ~~Fear is real~~, is a real ~~emotion, and also~~ is a ~~physical manifestation. On two levels~~ it ~~exists. Fear on~~ a ~~spiritual (level) is totally unreal. You, in your situation,~~ I ~~would suspect that the archetypes you are dreaming, nightmaring about are deep~~-~~rooted from early childhood. There is the archetype of the old witch in the collective unconscious of your species~~. I ~~do not think that Divine Ministry would frighten you, (S). Perhaps the reply was partial Thought Adjuster, the spiritual reply. But the images are created out of your own personal history~~ and ~~the collective unconscious of your species. Let us keep in mind~~ that ~~love is the absence~~ of ~~fear. Divine Ministry is love~~. And I ~~will pray for you~~ that ~~love will overtake fear in your unconscious sleep state more and more, my daughter~~. ~~(05/09/92)~~

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Q: Ever since I was a little girl I have had [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nightmare nightmares] and [[sleep]] [[visitors]], a lot of old lady-looking people have appeared to me and scare me at night. It continues to this day. Is that [[real]] or is it a product of my creative [[imagination]]? Is it ever a universe [[visitor]] actually coming and trying to minister to me and I get scared and so they - I [[wake]] up and freak out. Recently I had three ladies visit me and I asked them who they were and they said that they were right hand of [[God]]. And I don't know, I just don't know how to [[react]] to that.

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Q: ~~I've been leery for~~ a ~~long time~~, ~~acutely aware of this process~~. ~~The question I have~~ is ~~for me personally~~, ~~and I've seen it~~ in ~~others~~, so I ~~know~~ that I~~'m in~~ that ~~tunnel~~. ~~Sometimes there's light~~ and ~~sometimes there's not~~. ~~The question I have~~ is ~~even though there's intellectual knowledge~~ of ~~and participation~~ in ~~this mission, and there's all these things,~~ and ~~all this prayer~~, ~~there's still a great deal of fear~~.

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A: [[Fear]] is real, is a real [[emotion]], and also is a [[physical]] [[manifestation]]. On two levels it exists. Fear on a [[spiritual]] (level) is totally unreal. You, in your situation, I would suspect that the [[archetypes]] you are [[dreaming]], nightmaring about are deep-[[rooted]] from early [[childhood]]. There is the [[archetype]] of the old [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witch witch] in the [[collective unconscious]] of your [[species]]. I do not [[think]] that [[Divine]] Ministry would frighten you, (S). Perhaps the reply was partial [[Thought Adjuster]], the spiritual reply. But the [[images]] are created out of your own [[personal]] [[history]] and the [[collective unconscious]] of your [[species]]. Let us keep in [[mind]] that [[love]] is the [[absence]] of fear. [[Divine]] Ministry is [[love]]. And I will [[pray]] for you that love will overtake [[fear]] in your [[unconscious]] [[sleep]] state more and more, my daughter. (05/09/92)

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A: Do not be unhappy (S). You are much loved and cherished. Yes, your fear is a symbol of your spiritual growth. For you, (S) and I must take liberty and ask your pardon if I become too personal with you today in front of your peers - your response to love is anger. You have grown into fear. You suppress your fear and vulnerability with your anger. You have been upset. Do not be afraid. Be of good cheer, my daughter. Eternity and the riches of the spiritual kingdom await your struggle. They are lying there at the end of your road. Keep your eyes open, for greatness lies ahead for you, (S), although you do not believe it. Allow yourself to be open to your terror, to your uncertainties, to your anxieties, for only by acknowledging this will you overcome it. When exposed to the light of God your fears will melt away. But if you hide them always behind your anger they will seem even larger to you. My child, read "The Boy Who Was Afraid." Allow yourself to be lonely. Allow yourself to ask for help, not just celestially, but of other humans. My daughter, you cannot control your inner environment nor can you control your outer. Your pain is greater because you try not to be hurt. You will not be severely crippled or damaged from the world, for you are spiritually intact, and what you are. But if you close up, you close off the knowledge accrued all along, celestially and humanly, you do not let this in to nourish your heart. Have the courage - it is time as you know - and I will guide you, and our prayers will be with you. Much rejoicing, ……for your fear, for that will bring you closer to your light.

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Q: I've been leery for a long time, acutely [[aware]] of this [[process]]. The question I have is for me personally, and I've seen it in others, so I know that I'm in that tunnel. Sometimes there's [[light]] and sometimes there's not. The question I have is even though there's [[intellectual]] [[knowledge]] of and [[participation]] in this [[mission]], and there's all these things, and all this [[prayer]], there's still a great deal of [[fear]].

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A: Do not be unhappy (S). You are much [[loved]] and cherished. Yes, your [[fear]] is a [[symbol]] of your [[spiritual]] [[growth]]. For you, (S) and I must take [[liberty]] and ask your [[pardon]] if I become too [[personal]] with you today in front of your [[peers]] - your [[response]] to [[love]] is [[anger]]. You have grown into [[fear]]. You suppress your fear and vulnerability with your anger. You have been upset. Do not be afraid. Be of [[good]] [[cheer]], my daughter. [[Eternity]] and the riches of [[the kingdom|the spiritual kingdom]] await your [[struggle]]. They are lying there at the end of your road. Keep your eyes open, for greatness lies ahead for you, (S), although you do not [[believe]] it. Allow yourself to be open to your [[terror]], to your [[uncertainties]], to your [[anxieties]], for only by acknowledging this will you overcome it. When [[exposed]] to the [[light]] of [[God]] your [[fears]] will melt away. But if you hide them always behind your [[anger]] they will seem even larger to you. My child, read "The Boy Who Was Afraid." Allow yourself to be [[lonely]]. Allow yourself to ask for help, not just [[celestially]], but of other [[humans]]. My daughter, you cannot [[control]] your inner [[environment]] nor can you control your outer. Your [[pain]] is greater because you try not to be hurt. You will not be severely crippled or damaged from the world, for you are [[spiritually]] intact, and what you are. But if you close up, you close off the [[knowledge]] accrued all along, celestially and humanly, you do not let this in to [[nourish]] your [[heart]]. Have the [[courage]] - it is [[time]] as you know - and I will [[guide]] you, and our [[prayers]] will be with you. Much [[rejoicing]], ……for your [[fear]], for that will bring you closer to your [[light]].

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Q: Is there any value in utilizing psychologists to unearth our hidden fears and angers?

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Q: Is there any [[value]] in utilizing [[psychologists]] to unearth our hidden [[fears]] and [[angers]]?

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A: They are not that hidden, (S). (laughter) To be more honoring of your question, it is a personal decision. It is not necessarily spiritual, but can, of come be. It is up to each of you. (08/02/92)

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A: They are not that hidden, (S). ([[laughter]]) To be more honoring of your [[question]], it is a [[personal]] [[decision]]. It is not necessarily [[spiritual]], but can, of come be. It is up to each of you. (08/02/92)

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