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*October 11, 1992
*October 11, 1992
===Lesson===
===Lesson===
WILL: The love of God surrounds us. The love of God enfolds us. The power of God supports
WILL: The [[love]] of [[God]] [[surrounds]] us. The love of God enfolds us. The [[power]] of God [[supports]]
us. Wherever we gather, He is.
us. Wherever we gather, He is.
Welcome and good evening. I am your teacher, Will, who loves you. [Telephone rings,
===='''''[[Stillness]]'''''====
answering machine answers, caller leaves a message.] There's always communication. Thank you
[[Welcome]] and good evening. I am your [[teacher]], Will, who [[loves]] you. [Telephone rings,
with your indulgence with our long stillness session tonight. For some of the group members it is
answering machine answers, caller leaves a [[message]].] There's always [[communication]]. Thank you
the only stillness practice that they do, so, since this is a powerful setting for stillness practice, we
with your [[indulgence]] with our long [[stillness]] session tonight. For some of the [[group]] members it is
like them to have good and deep experience. We have observers tonight; many spirit teachers are
the only [[stillness]] practice that they do, so, since this is a [[powerful]] setting for [[stillness]] practice, we
interested in our group as they would be in any group which approaches an anniversary date. A
like them to have [[good]] and deep [[experience]]. We have [[observers]] tonight; many spirit [[teachers]] are
measure, by some standard, of how far all of you have traveled in approximately one earth year.
interested in our [[group]] as they would be in any group which approaches an anniversary date. A
We know that all of you feel that this is so. Your presence proves it.
measure, by some [[standard]], of how far all of you have [[traveled]] in approximately one earth year.
Well, there is no particular way that we should go about this commemorization of this
We know that all of you [[feel]] that this is so. Your [[presence]] proves it.
milepost. Any method that you prefer will be acceptable. We will try to respond within our
limitations. As you have probably discerned by now through your stillness practice, the
Well, there is no particular way that we should go about this commemoration of this
limitations are becoming progressively few. You are earning your way toward heaven. For the
milepost. Any [[method]] that you prefer will be [[acceptable]]. We will try to [[respond]] within our
moment, I would like to limit our question and answer discussions to those matters directly
[[limitations]]. As you have probably [[discerned]] by now through your [[stillness]] [[practice]], the
related to stillness practice since that is the thrust of our ministry. You have all developed far
[[limitations]] are becoming [[progressively]] few. You are [[earning]] your way toward [[heaven]]. For the
enough that private meetings, properly recorded and made available to other group members, will
[[moment]], I would like to [[limit]] our question and answer [[discussions]] to those matters directly
be suitable as methods of inquiry into private areas of interest. For now, the floor is open.
related to [[stillness]] practice since that is the thrust of our ministry. You have all [[developed]] far
enough that [[private]] [[meetings]], properly recorded and made available to other group members, will
be suitable as [[methods]] of [[inquiry]] into private areas of interest. For now, the floor is open.
Question away.
Question away.
HAL: OK, I'll kick it off here. I've noticed in stillness practice two different feelings or two
===Dialogue===
different feeling qualities that stillness tends to have and each one seems to have a characteristic, I
HAL: OK, I'll kick it off here. I've noticed in [[stillness]] practice [[two]] [[different]] [[feelings]] or two
guess I would call it a spacial orientation. One of those is more of an inward going feeling maybe
different feeling [[qualities]] that stillness tends to have and each one seems to have a characteristic, I
centered roughly around the heart area. It often seems very stable and calm, a relaxing
guess I would call it a [[spatial]] [[orientation]]. One of those is more of an inward going [[feeling]] maybe
experience.
centered roughly around the [[heart]] area. It often seems very [[stable]] and calm, a [[relaxing]]
The second kind of feeling is more of an outward and upward feeling roughly centered around
[[experience]].
The second kind of feeling is more of an outward and upward [[feeling]] roughly [[centered]] around
the forehead and then up and out. It often seems to be sort of a, something like approaching a
the forehead and then up and out. It often seems to be sort of a, something like approaching a
worship experience sometimes, often high energy, feeling of energy coming down or into you,
[[worship]] [[experience]] sometimes, often high [[energy]], [[feeling]] of energy coming down or into you,
things like that. I was wondering if you could comment on these feelings. What they correspond
things like that. I was [[wondering]] if you could comment on these [[feelings]]. What they [[correspond]]
to in reality, if anything. If one is better than the other, that sort of thing.
to in [[reality]], if anything. If one is better than the other, that sort of thing.
WILL: Second scenario first. The sensation that you perceive connected to your head with an
invigorating quality is the spirit gravity pull centered in the Son - the Eternal Son of the Trinity.
WILL: Second scenario first. The [[sensation]] that you [[perceive]] [[connected]] to your head with an
Many people understand the concept of spiritual gravity as a one way, mono directional, flow, but
[[invigorating]] [[quality]] is the [[spirit gravity]] pull centered in the Son - the [[Eternal Son]] of the [[Trinity]].
this perception overlooks the fact that there is a feeling of discovery and a feeling of momentum
Many people [[understand]] the [[concept]] of [[spiritual gravity]] as a one way, mono [[directional]], [[flow]], but
connected and those feelings cause invigoration of the human who experiences connection with
this [[perception]] overlooks the [[fact]] that there is a [[feeling]] of [[discovery]] and a feeling of [[momentum]]
spiritual gravity.
[[connected]] and those feelings cause [[invigoration]] of the human who [[experiences]] [[connection]] with
Scenario one, second. The Indwelling Adjuster, though not possessing qualities which we
[[spiritual gravity]].
would describe as personality qualities, is nonetheless cut from the cloth of the Father. The
Father, primarily, is a loving creature. It is inescapable that the fragment separated from Him
Scenario one, second. The [[Indwelling Adjuster]], though not [[possessing]] [[qualities]] which we
which lives in you should cause profound feelings of oneness and identification, openness and
would describe as [[personality]] qualities, is nonetheless cut from the cloth of [[the Father]]. The
love. Does that answer?
Father, primarily, is a [[loving]] creature. It is inescapable that the [[fragment]] separated from Him
which lives in you should cause [[profound]] [[feelings]] of [[oneness]] and identification, openness and
[[love]]. Does that answer?
HAL: Yes, that is very helpful, thank you.
HAL: Yes, that is very helpful, thank you.
WILL: Next question.
WILL: Next question.
It is not necessary to think certain thoughts or to listen to certain sounds or even to hope to
JOAN: I have combined some [[prayer]] and [[visualization]] at the beginning of my [[meditation]] then
identify and repeat certain feelings which are naturally spawned by the active communication,
basically done [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transcendental_Meditation TM] without the [[mantra]]. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biofeedback Biofeedback] has shown that this produces [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpha_waves alpha waves]
person to person, with the Heavenly Father. It is enough for you to earn all the necessary stripes
and a [[feeling]] of deep [[relaxation]]. Is this deep [[silence]] a suitable platform from which to [[focus]] a
simply by making yourself available. That is the most important part. Make yourself available for
reaching to [[God]] without and [[Thought Adjuster|the fragment within]] and is the [[purpose]] of this [[practice]] to [[grow]]
God. What you do or don't do or try to do in addition to that simple fact of availability is trivial.
closer to [[God]] and [[synchronize]] my will with His? And can I use this same [[silence]] platform to
I can say with absolute authority that God appreciates you. He is waiting to share Himself. He is
[[focus]] on [[listening]] for inner guidance or would it be better from a shallower level of [[meditation]]?
ever polite in His mannerisms. By making yourself available, you invite Him to enter your life.
Through the process of age and the normal ups and downs of life which vary from hour to
WILL: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transcendental_Meditation Transcendental meditation] and similar [[techniques]] of [[meditation]] are recommended except
hour, great variety is experienced in the type and tenacity of connection available with the
to the extent that they lead to [[Annihilation|obliteration]] of [[consciousness]]. Obliteration of consciousness is a
Heavenly Father. It is meant to be so. Jesus of Nazareth did not have a certain mentality or point
[[difficult]] concept to convey. So long as your [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transcendental_Meditation transcendental meditation] does not fall below the
of view which he maintained all through life. He lived the full range as a human and he
[[state]] of [[relaxation]] with a [[feeling]] of readiness to it, with a feeling of [[potentiality]] to it, you do well.
experienced exactly the same surge of emotions, joys and disappointments, irritations and
An [[absolute]] [[requirement]] of [[stillness]] practice, as taught in [[Teaching Mission|this ministry]], is [[consciousness]]. You
particular place in his personality in order to communicate with the Heavenly Father. To the
must be [[conscious]]. Therefore we attempt to discourage people from becoming [[entangled]] in
extent that you somehow identify a practical and productive place to which you go to make
elaborate schemes of [[self]] [[projection]] or identification with [[natural]] [[phenomena]] or [[celestial]] bodies in
yourself available to the Father, then we encourage you to utilize that, yet we will say that it is not
the astronomic [[sky]]. Or [[practices]] such as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astral_projection astral projection]. Where you are, who you are, is
exclusive. The Father is always there. The only limitations on your communication with Him are
always [[good]] enough for [[God]]. You need not remake yourself. [[God]] loves you anyway.
those which you impose upon yourselves. This doesn't have to be a [dreary] exercise. There is
God's [[communication]] with you is not conveyed with [[human]] [[words]]; certainly not in the
no reason why communication with the Father should not be lighthearted, happy, full of
[[English]] language nor any language that we [[recognize]]. God's [[communication]] is [[spirit]] to spirit;
snickering and jokes. Availability is the key. Is that satisfactory?
[[spark]] to spark; forehead to forehead; palm to palm. You are becoming [[progressively]]
spiritualized. As you make [[progress]], your [[communication]] with [[the Father]] is more complete, has
more depth, more breadth of front. You are increasing your [[contact]] area at the [[point]] of
[[intersection]] with results that I will leave to your [[imagination]]. That, too, is part of the [[experience]].
It is not [[necessary]] to think certain [[thoughts]] or to [[listen]] to certain [[sounds]] or even to [[hope]] to
identify and repeat certain [[feelings]] which are naturally spawned by the [[active]] [[communication]],
[[person]] to person, with the [[Heavenly Father]]. It is enough for you to earn all the [[necessary]] stripes
[[simply]] by making yourself available. That is the most important part. Make yourself available for
[[God]]. What you do or don't do or try to do in addition to that [[simple]] [[fact]] of availability is [[trivial]].
I can say with [[absolute]] [[authority]] that [[God]] [[appreciates]] you. He is waiting to [[share]] Himself. He is
ever [[polite]] in His [[manner]]isms. By making yourself available, you [[invite]] Him to enter your life.
Through the [[process]] of age and the [[normal]] ups and downs of life which vary from hour to
hour, great variety is [[experienced]] in the type and [[tenacity]] of [[connection]] available with the
[[Heavenly Father]]. It is meant to be so. [[Jesus]] of [[Nazareth]] did not have a certain mentality or [[point
of view]] which he maintained all through life. He lived the full [[range]] as a human and he
[[experienced]] exactly the same surge of [[emotions]], [[joys]] and [[disappointments]], [[irritations]] and
[[happiness]]es that each of you [[experience]] every day. It was not [[necessary]] for him to go to any
particular place in his [[personality]] in order to [[communicate]] with the [[Heavenly Father]]. To the
extent that you somehow identify a [[practical]] and productive place to which you go to make
yourself available to [[the Father]], then we [[encourage]] you to utilize that, yet we will say that it is not
exclusive. [[The Father]] is always there. The only [[limitations]] on your [[communication]] with Him are
those which you [[impose]] upon yourselves. This doesn't have to be a [dreary] [[exercise]]. There is
no reason why [[communication]] with [[the Father]] should not be lighthearted, [[happy]], full of
snickering and [[jokes]]. Availability is the key. Is that [[satisfactory]]?
JOAN: That is a beautiful answer, thank you.
JOAN: That is a beautiful answer, thank you.
SUSAN: I think many of us, on occasion, are disgruntled when we try to practice stillness, which
implies, no, which specifies stillness. We close our eyes and lots and lots of other thoughts come
SUSAN: I think many of us, on occasion, are disgruntled when we try to [[practice]] [[stillness]], which
in and the harder we try to keep from thinking of daily things the more they intrude. We begin to
implies, no, which specifies [[stillness]]. We close our eyes and lots and lots of other [[thoughts]] come
feel like we are not getting anywhere and we give up in self disgust. I don't think that I am alone
in and the harder we try to keep from [[thinking]] of daily things the more they intrude. We begin to
in having that feeling on occasion. Do we just keep sitting there and hope for the best?
[[feel]] like we are not getting anywhere and we give up in [[self]] [[disgust]]. I don't [[think]] that I am alone
WILL: You know, by design, you are intended to be thinking creatures. Your thoughts are one
in having that feeling on occasion. Do we just keep sitting there and [[hope]] for the best?
of your chief products. I heard many good thoughts tonight. Traded. Traded up, improved
upon, so that they became sort of a currency amongst the members of the group tonight
WILL: You know, by [[design]], you are [[intended]] to be [[thinking]] creatures. Your [[thoughts]] are one
concerning death and the afterlife. You might even say that thoughts are a part of the currency of
of your chief [[products]]. I heard many good [[thoughts]] tonight. Traded. Traded up, improved
the universe. You know, in the afterlife, people are not exclusively limited to profound thoughts.
upon, so that they became sort of a [[currency]] amongst the members of the group tonight
[Laughter] It is the interchange of ideas expressed as thoughts that provides the vehicle for people
concerning [[death]] and the afterlife. You might even say that thoughts are a part of the currency of
to gain experience, to gain understanding, to gain a modicum of wisdom without having to endure
the universe. You know, in the [[afterlife]], people are not exclusively [[limited]] to [[profound]] [[thoughts]].
the necessity of individual discovery of every facet of the universe. In order to arrive on the
[Laughter] It is the interchange of [[ideas]] expressed as thoughts that provides the vehicle for people
shores of Paradise, it is necessary to have seen all and to have grasped all, but you all also know
to gain [[experience]], to gain [[understanding]], to gain a modicum of [[wisdom]] without having to [[endure]]
that you have but one material life to live and so you are not chained to the personal experiential
the [[necessity]] of [[individual]] [[discovery]] of every [[facet]] of [[the universe]]. In order to arrive on the
collection of all evidence in order to reach the ultimate goal. That is why I can say that thoughts
shores of [[Paradise]], it is [[necessary]] to have seen all and to have grasped all, but you all also know
are part of the currency of the universe.
that you have but one [[material]] life to live and so you are not [[chained]] to the [[personal]] experiential
So we do not prescribe that you attempt to stop your thoughts. Stillness, like life in general, is
[[collection]] of all [[evidence]] in order to reach the [[ultimate]] goal. That is why I can say that [[thoughts]]
about keeping your mind on the most important thing. It is not necessary to root out all your
are [[part]] of the [[currency]] of [[the universe]].
thoughts. Simply let them pass through. They are only bit players on the scene anyway. One of
===='''''[[Ego]]'''''====
the design flaws of the ego is that it attempts to organize things for which it is unfit. The ego tries
So we do not [[prescribe]] that you attempt to stop your [[thoughts]]. [[Stillness]], like life in general, is
to extend its authority into areas of the personality where it is not properly designed for
about keeping your [[mind]] on the most important thing. It is not [[necessary]] to [[root]] out all your
preeminence. The human ego will attempt to organize and thereby inescapably trivialize spiritual
[[thoughts]]. [[Simply]] let them pass through. They are only bit players on the scene anyway. One of
experience. It will seek to categorize and pair off in polar opposites those experiences which
the [[design]] [[flaws]] of the [[ego]] is that it attempts to [[organize]] things for which it is unfit. The [[ego]] tries
might otherwise be quite productive to you. The ego does this any time you focus attention and
to extend its [[authority]] into areas of the [[personality]] where it is not properly designed for
is naturally intended to function in this manner. If, however, rather than focusing your attention
preeminence. The human [[ego]] will attempt to [[organize]] and thereby inescapably [[trivialize]] [[spiritual]]
upon any particular thought, which the ego naturally interprets as needing some organization, then
[[experience]]. It will seek to categorize and pair off in polar [[opposites]] those [[experiences]] which
that thought will float past and off the stage. Do not vex yourself over your thoughts. We
might otherwise be quite productive to you. The [[ego]] does this any time you [[focus]] [[attention]] and
recommend that you attempt stillness practice for ten minutes at a time. Twenty minutes at the
is naturally [[intended]] to [[function]] in this [[manner]]. If, however, rather than [[focusing]] your [[attention]]
outside extremity. If you find that you are burdened with extraneous thoughts during your
upon any particular [[thought]], which the ego naturally [[interprets]] as needing some [[organization]], then
stillness practice at a regular time each day, experiment with the time frame in which you practice
that [[thought]] will float past and off the [[stage]]. Do not vex yourself over your [[thoughts]]. We
your stillness. You might find a certain time of the day more conducive. Does that address your
recommend that you attempt [[stillness]] practice for ten minutes at a time. Twenty minutes at the
outside extremity. If you find that you are burdened with extraneous [[thoughts]] during your
[[stillness]] practice at a regular time each day, [[experiment]] with the time frame in which you [[practice]]
your [[stillness]]. You might find a certain time of the day more conducive. Does that address your
concern?
concern?
SUSAN: Yes, thank you and I have found occasionally that trains of thought lead to insights
SUSAN: Yes, thank you and I have found occasionally that trains of [[thought]] lead to [[insights]]
sometimes so, yeah, thanks.
sometimes so, yeah, thanks.
WILL: Next question.
KATHY: Could you address the phenomenon that some of us experience of pressure.
WILL: Next [[question]].
WILL: The pressure that you feel is a physiological manifestation in changes in magnetism which
===='''''[[Physiology]]'''''====
are occurring as a part of the reencircuiting process. Because of the large salt water content of
KATHY: Could you address the [[phenomenon]] that some of us [[experience]] of [[pressure]].
your blood stream system, your bodies are peculiarly sensitive to ionization and subtle changes in
the magnetic surroundings which are manipulated from time to time mostly as a result of the
WILL: The [[pressure]] that you feel is a [[physiological]] [[manifestation]] in [[changes]] in [[magnetism]] which
comings and goings of certain spirit personalities. [Dog barks, laughter] The simplest way to
are occurring as a part of the reencircuiting [[process]]. Because of the large [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seawater salt water] content of
describe it is as if a magnet is passed through a field of charged particles. Every particle in the
your [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circulation_%28physiology%29 blood stream system], your bodies are peculiarly [[sensitive]] to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ionization ionization] and subtle [[changes]] in
field feels the pull of the passage of the magnetically charged object depending upon proximity. I
the [[magnetic]] [[surroundings]] which are [[manipulated]] from time to time mostly as a result of the
do not believe we have caused any pain to anyone and I can see that it might be somewhat
comings and goings of certain [[spirit]] [[personalities]]. [Dog barks, [[laughter]]] The simplest way to
disturbing but I assure you that it is not biological manipulation of individual humans. Rather it is
[[describe]] it is as if a [[magnet]] is passed through a field of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charged_particles charged particles]. Every particle in the
a consequence of other personality activities. For the moment that is all I can say on this topic.
field feels the pull of the passage of the [[magnetically]] charged object depending upon proximity. I
KATHY: While you are physiological things, the second thing I experienced at one time,
do not [[believe]] we have caused any [[pain]] to anyone, and I can see that it might be somewhat
especially when I was practicing more regularly, was a sort of a G force and a feeling of going
disturbing but I [[assure]] you that it is not [[biological]] [[manipulation]] of [[individual]] humans. Rather it is
upwards and it was always followed by definitely a quickening and a better feeling at the end of
a [[consequence]] of other [[personality]] [[activities]]. For the moment that is all I can say on this [[topic]].
that. Is that also included in that sort of thing or is it strictly a psychological phenomena?
WILL: No, I would not describe it as a psychological phenomenon. I am fairly certain that what
KATHY: While you are [[physiological]] things, the second thing I [[experienced]] at one time,
you are experiencing is the same as your colleague, the connection with spirit gravity to which all
especially when I was [[practicing]] more regularly, was a sort of a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G_force G force] and a [[feeling]] of going
self aware creatures are subject flowing individually to them from the second person of the
upwards and it was always followed by definitely a quickening and a better [[feeling]] at the end of
Trinity. One more question tonight.
that. Is that also included in that sort of thing or is it strictly a [[psychological]] [[phenomena]]?
SUSAN: A quicky. This seems maybe real simple but are prayer, stillness and attempts to be
available for communication three separate entities? Yes or No. If so, we set aside more time.
WILL: No, I would not [[describe]] it as a [[psychological]] [[phenomenon]]. I am fairly certain that what
WILL: [Loud dog howls continue] Creatures are stirring.
you are [[experiencing]] is the same as your [[colleague]], the [[connection]] with [[spirit gravity]] to which all
Readers of this transcript will be puzzled if we do not define our terms. For our present
[[self]] [[aware]] creatures are subject [[flowing]] individually to them from [[Eternal Son|the second person]] of the
purposes, stillness is a technique of prayer. Prayer is an awfully large concept. Ideally it should
[[Trinity]]. One more [[question]] tonight.
subsume our entire lives. For purposes of this discussion though, we should perhaps call stillness
a subset of prayer. Stillness not being anything concerned with petitions or supplications or
SUSAN: A quicky. This seems maybe real [[simple]] but are [[prayer]], [[stillness]] and attempts to be
entreaties or attempts to solicit favor or benefits for yourself or anyone else. Stillness is
available for [[communication]] three [[separate]] [[entities]]? Yes or No. If so, we set aside more time.
communication with the Father. He talks, you listen.
Making yourself available for communications with other personalities is supplementary to
WILL: [Loud dog howls continue] [[Creatures]] are stirring.
stillness practice. It is possible to forgo stillness practice and only communicate. Most of you
[[Readers]] of this [[transcript]] will be [[puzzled]] if we do not define our terms. For our present
will find this very difficult and I think I can assure you that you will not find it particularly
[[purposes]], [[stillness]] is a [[technique]] of [[prayer]]. Prayer is an awfully large [[concept]]. [[Ideally]] it should subsume our entire lives. For [[purposes]] of this [[discussion]] though, we should perhaps call [[stillness]]
satisfying although I do not expect you to believe me. Communication is generally puzzling,
a subset of [[prayer]]. [[Stillness]] not being anything concerned with [[petitions]] or supplications or
disruptive, disturbing and the cause for more doubt than previously existed. It simplifies nothing
entreaties or attempts to solicit [[favor]] or benefits for yourself or anyone else. [[Stillness]] is
and usually complicates everything. However, communication is essential to the progress of this
[[communication]] with [[the Father]]. He talks, you [[listen]].
Making yourself available for [[communications]] with other [[personalities]] is supplementary to
[[stillness]] practice. It is possible to forgo [[stillness]] practice and only [[communicate]]. Most of you
will find this very [[difficult]] and I think I can [[assure]] you that you will not find it particularly
[[satisfying]] although I do not [[expect]] you to believe me. [[Communication]] is generally [[puzzling]],
disruptive, disturbing and the cause for more [[doubt]] than previously existed. It simplifies nothing
and usually [[complicates]] everything. However, [[communication]] is [[essential]] to the [[progress]] of this
ministry, at least until members of this group begin to have some preliminary and reliable
ministry, at least until members of this group begin to have some preliminary and reliable
communication with their individual Indwelling Adjusters. So, the short answer is yes.
[[communication]] with their [[individual]] [[Indwelling Adjusters]]. So, the short answer is yes.
My connection grows thin. Let us continue these discussions next week. I hope you have
My [[connection]] grows thin. Let us continue these [[discussions]] next week. I [[hope]] you have
found our exchange tonight productive.
found our exchange tonight productive.
ALL: Yes, very.
ALL: Yes, very.
WILL: Until next week then, I wish you well and encourage you to return to regular practice so
that we can all get on the train together. I love you all individually and collectively you amount to
WILL: Until next week then, I [[wish]] you well and [[encourage]] you to return to regular [[practice]] so
that we can all get on the train [[together]]. I [[love]] you all individually and [[collectively]] you amount to
far more than even you estimate.
far more than even you estimate.
Shalom.
[[Shalom]].
==Session 4==
==Session 4==
*October 18, 1992
*October 18, 1992