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===Lesson===

MARTY: Welmek has given me a certain amount of [[artistic]] [[liberty]]. As he said, he's in [[charge]]; but he told me in my session that I could do this however I want to, so I guess now I'm [[in charge]]. I must say that I have [[spoken]] to groups on many occasions. I find myself more [[nervous]] on this occasion than many other times when I have made presentations. For seven years I was on the [[faculty]] at the [http://www.judges.org/ National Judicial College] in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reno,_Nevada Reno, Nevada], where I taught [[judges]]; but I find that I'm more nervous now in speaking to you people who I think I have a lot more in common with than many of the [[judges]] I spoke to. Let me tell you what my [[agenda]] is, or at least, how I want to [[organize]] what I'd like to do here. I have [[prepared]] some [[thoughts]] which I assembled based upon a two-hour session which I had with [[Welmek]], which I found to be utterly [[fascinating]]. Before that I'd like to say a few things about the significance of this subject. I've given a lot of thought to this over a number of weeks since Welmek indicated to me what my [[topic]] was going to be. Originally he told me that I could select my own topic, but he changed those rules at one of our sessions and told me what my topic would be and later said "I hope I didn't put you on the spot."

MARTY: Welmek has given me a certain amount of [[artistic]] [[liberty]]. As he said, he's in [[charge]]; but he told me in my session that I could do this however I want to, so I guess now I'm [[in charge]]. I must say that I have [[spoken]] to groups on many occasions. I find myself more [[nervous]] on this occasion than many other times when I have made presentations. For seven years I was on the [[faculty]] at the [https://www.judges.org/ National Judicial College] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reno,_Nevada Reno, Nevada], where I taught [[judges]]; but I find that I'm more nervous now in speaking to you people who I think I have a lot more in common with than many of the [[judges]] I spoke to. Let me tell you what my [[agenda]] is, or at least, how I want to [[organize]] what I'd like to do here. I have [[prepared]] some [[thoughts]] which I assembled based upon a two-hour session which I had with [[Welmek]], which I found to be utterly [[fascinating]]. Before that I'd like to say a few things about the significance of this subject. I've given a lot of thought to this over a number of weeks since Welmek indicated to me what my [[topic]] was going to be. Originally he told me that I could select my own topic, but he changed those rules at one of our sessions and told me what my topic would be and later said "I hope I didn't put you on the spot."

===='''''[[Feeling]]''''', '''''[[Emotion]]'''''====

===='''''[[Feeling]]''''', '''''[[Emotion]]'''''====

Actually, I [[think]] the [[topic]] that's been suggested and that we're going to [[discuss]] tonight is very significant. As a general [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disclaimer disclaimer], what I have to say are my own [[thoughts]]; and if you find yourself in a [[position]] where you have some disagreement with anything that I have to say, I don't think that puts you into a category of being spiritually [[unworthy]] in any way. In [[fact]], I think that it would be very fruitful for us to [[discuss]] whatever differences that anybody has with whatever I have to say. Whatever I have to say are my own [[thoughts]]. This [[topic]], [[feeling]] [[God]]'s love in everyday life, appears to me to be part of what has been taking place in this group since we first began meeting in July in this [[context]]. We have discussed, generally, a number of [[topics]]. In recent sessions we have [[discussed]] more specific topics.

Actually, I [[think]] the [[topic]] that's been suggested and that we're going to [[discuss]] tonight is very significant. As a general [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disclaimer disclaimer], what I have to say are my own [[thoughts]]; and if you find yourself in a [[position]] where you have some disagreement with anything that I have to say, I don't think that puts you into a category of being spiritually [[unworthy]] in any way. In [[fact]], I think that it would be very fruitful for us to [[discuss]] whatever differences that anybody has with whatever I have to say. Whatever I have to say are my own [[thoughts]]. This [[topic]], [[feeling]] [[God]]'s love in everyday life, appears to me to be part of what has been taking place in this group since we first began meeting in July in this [[context]]. We have discussed, generally, a number of [[topics]]. In recent sessions we have [[discussed]] more specific topics.

For instance, we've discussed [[impatience]]. We've discussed [[prayer]], [[effective prayer]]. Connected with much of what we've talked about, it seems to me, and specifically the last several sessions, is this [[topic]] of [[feeling]] [[God]]'s [[love]]. Welmek has dropped [[hints]], he's implied, he's in [[fact]] stated flat out it seems to me, the significance of this particular subject as it relates to [[effectiveness]] in [[prayer]]. He speaks of [[sincerity]] and being able to [[focus]] on [[God]]'s [[love]] and [[project]] that out in order to have an [[effective prayer]]. It makes [[worship]] more [[meaningful]]. It assists in [[communication]] with the [[spirit fragment]]. It assists in the [[manipulation]] and redirection of [[God]]'s [[love]] for the [[purpose]] of [[healing]].

For instance, we've discussed [[impatience]]. We've discussed [[prayer]], [[effective prayer]]. Connected with much of what we've talked about, it seems to me, and specifically the last several sessions, is this [[topic]] of [[feeling]] [[God]]'s [[love]]. Welmek has dropped [[hints]], he's implied, he's in [[fact]] stated flat out it seems to me, the significance of this particular subject as it relates to [[effectiveness]] in [[prayer]]. He speaks of [[sincerity]] and being able to [[focus]] on [[God]]'s [[love]] and [[project]] that out in order to have an [[effective prayer]]. It makes [[worship]] more [[meaningful]]. It assists in [[communication]] with the [[spirit fragment]]. It assists in the [[manipulation]] and redirection of [[God]]'s [[love]] for the [[purpose]] of [[healing]].

More recently, we've heard from Welmek that being able to [[experience]] [[God]]'s [[love]] and [[feeling]] God's love in our everyday life will raise our [[vibrational]] levels to a [[position]] which we may find it possible to [[visualize]] our [[teachers]], [[Melchizedek]] at some point in time, and ultimately [[Michael]] himself. In my [[opinion]], this particular topic is quite significant to where all of us find ourselves at this particular [[point]] in time, at least where I find myself. In beginning to address this subject, I think it's useful to talk about, first of all, [[definitions]]; and let's start with [[God]].

More recently, we've heard from Welmek that being able to [[experience]] [[God]]'s [[love]] and [[feeling]] God's love in our everyday life will raise our [[vibrational]] levels to a [[position]] which we may find it possible to [[visualize]] our [[teachers]], [[Melchizedek]] at some point in time, and ultimately [[Michael]] himself. In my [[opinion]], this particular topic is quite significant to where all of us find ourselves at this particular [[point]] in time, at least where I find myself. In beginning to address this subject, I think it's useful to talk about, first of all, [[definitions]]; and let's start with [[God]].

Our [[text]] tells us that God should not be [[perceived]] as some sort of [[cosmic]] bookkeeper who spends His time making endless ledger entries on the failings of all of us in [[preparation]] of our standing before Him on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judgement_day Judgment Day]. Rather, God may more appropriately be [[perceived]] as a loving [[parent]] of everlasting [[goodness]] and [[mercy]], a [[parent]] who loves us unconditionally, a parent who has given us [[everything]] we have and everything we need to live eternally and [[explore]] the [[wonder]] and [[beauty]] of His [[infinite]] [[creation]].

Our [[text]] tells us that God should not be [[perceived]] as some sort of [[cosmic]] bookkeeper who spends His time making endless ledger entries on the failings of all of us in [[preparation]] of our standing before Him on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judgement_day Judgment Day]. Rather, God may more appropriately be [[perceived]] as a loving [[parent]] of everlasting [[goodness]] and [[mercy]], a [[parent]] who loves us unconditionally, a parent who has given us [[everything]] we have and everything we need to live eternally and [[explore]] the [[wonder]] and [[beauty]] of His [[infinite]] [[creation]].

[[God]] is the [[bestower]] of all [[personality]] and has provided each of us with a [[unique]] personality which will be [[recognized]] as ours alone throughout [[eternity]]. Our eternal [[parent]] so loves us that He has provided each of us [[individually]] with a [[Thought Adjuster|fragment]] of Himself in order to [[guide]] each of us back to [[Paradise]] which is our [[eternal]] [[goal]]. The [[spirit fragment]] which indwells each of us contains the [[perfect]] [[plan]] for our [[journey]] [[Home|back to Paradise]]. In short, [[God]] has made a complete [[provision]] for each of us in order that we may successfully traverse the [[Paradise]] [[journey]], and He longs to [[experience]] the [[joy]] that only a [[parent]] can experience when we, His [[children]], return His [[love]] in a [[perfect]] way by having made the [[choice]] of our own [[free will]] to do His will. Thus, we may [[perceive]] [[God]] as a perfect [[parent]] who loves each of us [[perfectly]] and unconditionally, and also a [[parent]] who has established a perfect and just [[universe]] within which each of us has the [[opportunity]] to fully and completely and freely [[express]] our [[love]], and by doing so, define ourselves.

[[God]] is the [[bestower]] of all [[personality]] and has provided each of us with a [[unique]] personality which will be [[recognized]] as ours alone throughout [[eternity]]. Our eternal [[parent]] so loves us that He has provided each of us [[individually]] with a [[Thought Adjuster|fragment]] of Himself in order to [[guide]] each of us back to [[Paradise]] which is our [[eternal]] [[goal]]. The [[spirit fragment]] which indwells each of us contains the [[perfect]] [[plan]] for our [[journey]] [[Home|back to Paradise]]. In short, [[God]] has made a complete [[provision]] for each of us in order that we may successfully traverse the [[Paradise]] [[journey]], and He longs to [[experience]] the [[joy]] that only a [[parent]] can experience when we, His [[children]], return His [[love]] in a [[perfect]] way by having made the [[choice]] of our own [[free will]] to do His will. Thus, we may [[perceive]] [[God]] as a perfect [[parent]] who loves each of us [[perfectly]] and unconditionally, and also a [[parent]] who has established a perfect and just [[universe]] within which each of us has the [[opportunity]] to fully and completely and freely [[express]] our [[love]], and by doing so, define ourselves.

In our session Welmek [[assisted]] me in defining in a much broader sense, this particular term as I had previously [[understood]]. [[Love]] should be [[perceived]] as much more than a mere human [[emotion]]. [[Love]] is a powerful and ever-present [[energy]] [[force]] which upholds and [[surrounds]] us all, and even more importantly, it is contained within our very selves in the [[presence]] of our [[Thought Adjuster]] or spirit fragment. [[Love]] is a form of [[energy]], and as such, can be [[manipulated]] and [[directed]]. It is a [[manifestation]] of [[eternal]] and [[divine]] [[affection]] and is available for each of us to [[experience]] wholly and completely.

In our session Welmek [[assisted]] me in defining in a much broader sense, this particular term as I had previously [[understood]]. [[Love]] should be [[perceived]] as much more than a mere human [[emotion]]. [[Love]] is a powerful and ever-present [[energy]] [[force]] which upholds and [[surrounds]] us all, and even more importantly, it is contained within our very selves in the [[presence]] of our [[Thought Adjuster]] or spirit fragment. [[Love]] is a form of [[energy]], and as such, can be [[manipulated]] and [[directed]]. It is a [[manifestation]] of [[eternal]] and [[divine]] [[affection]] and is available for each of us to [[experience]] wholly and completely.

The third [[word]], [[feeling]], which I found this particular [[definition]] in my session with Welmek was the [[focus]] for me for much [[thought]]; and it was as Welmek indicated, a [http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/68700.html mind-blowing] [[experience]]. There is a basic [[distinction]] to be made between what we humans call [[feelings]] and what we call [[emotion]]. In [[fact]], it is this basic distinction which [[clarifies]] much about the [[function]] of the [[spirit fragment]] in its role in our [[ability]] to actually feel [[God]]'s [[love]]. [[Feeling]] is an [[experience]] which originates within ourself. [[Emotion]] originates external to ourself. While this is easy to say, it isn't necessarily easy to [[understand]] and [[appreciate]]. However, the implications of what I just said are significant and I think [[profound]]. For instance, [[emotions]] are the [[reaction]] which we have to external [[events]]. [[Hate]], [[anger]], and [[envy]] are therefore reactions which we have to external [[events]].

The third [[word]], [[feeling]], which I found this particular [[definition]] in my session with Welmek was the [[focus]] for me for much [[thought]]; and it was as Welmek indicated, a [https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/68700.html mind-blowing] [[experience]]. There is a basic [[distinction]] to be made between what we humans call [[feelings]] and what we call [[emotion]]. In [[fact]], it is this basic distinction which [[clarifies]] much about the [[function]] of the [[spirit fragment]] in its role in our [[ability]] to actually feel [[God]]'s [[love]]. [[Feeling]] is an [[experience]] which originates within ourself. [[Emotion]] originates external to ourself. While this is easy to say, it isn't necessarily easy to [[understand]] and [[appreciate]]. However, the implications of what I just said are significant and I think [[profound]]. For instance, [[emotions]] are the [[reaction]] which we have to external [[events]]. [[Hate]], [[anger]], and [[envy]] are therefore reactions which we have to external [[events]].

They originate outside ourselves. Thus, they are subject to [[control]] by ourselves. Once we [[understand]] that [[emotions]] arise as the [[reaction]] to an external event, such as [[behavior]] of another [[human]] being, we can see how it is that we can learn to [[control]] our reaction and thus begin to [[exercise]] what we had talked about as self-control, because it is we who are deciding whether or not to [[experience]] the emotion or not to experience the emotion. [[Feeling]], on the other hand, originates within our [[Self]], capital S, in our [[spirit fragment]]. Feeling is the [[experience]] of that [[energy]] [[force]] which we call [[love]]. When we [[experience]] that [[energy]] force within ourselves, we call the by-products of that [[feeling]], [[joy]], [[happiness]], contentment, and [[peace]] of [[mind]]. Putting all three of these terms together, in order to [[experience]] the feeling of [[God]]'s [[love]], our [[Self]] must be in [[harmony]]; that is, we must be in [[electro]]-[[chemical]] harmony as well as [[psychologically]] in harmony. Achieving this state of harmony will enable us to [[experience]] this [[feeling]] of [[God]]'s [[love]]. Feeling God's love will result in a [[feeling]] of ourselves physically as well as [[psychologically]] and [[spiritually]]. Feeling [[God]]'s [[love]] in this matter also means that we [[experience]] [[joy]], [[happiness]], contentment, and [[peace]] of mind.

They originate outside ourselves. Thus, they are subject to [[control]] by ourselves. Once we [[understand]] that [[emotions]] arise as the [[reaction]] to an external event, such as [[behavior]] of another [[human]] being, we can see how it is that we can learn to [[control]] our reaction and thus begin to [[exercise]] what we had talked about as self-control, because it is we who are deciding whether or not to [[experience]] the emotion or not to experience the emotion. [[Feeling]], on the other hand, originates within our [[Self]], capital S, in our [[spirit fragment]]. Feeling is the [[experience]] of that [[energy]] [[force]] which we call [[love]]. When we [[experience]] that [[energy]] force within ourselves, we call the by-products of that [[feeling]], [[joy]], [[happiness]], contentment, and [[peace]] of [[mind]]. Putting all three of these terms together, in order to [[experience]] the feeling of [[God]]'s [[love]], our [[Self]] must be in [[harmony]]; that is, we must be in [[electro]]-[[chemical]] harmony as well as [[psychologically]] in harmony. Achieving this state of harmony will enable us to [[experience]] this [[feeling]] of [[God]]'s [[love]]. Feeling God's love will result in a [[feeling]] of ourselves physically as well as [[psychologically]] and [[spiritually]]. Feeling [[God]]'s [[love]] in this matter also means that we [[experience]] [[joy]], [[happiness]], contentment, and [[peace]] of mind.

Q: Can I just ask a question for [[clarification]]? Am I to understand from what the definition was that "feeling" is not going to have a negative connotation to it? "Feeling" is not going to be negative.

Q: Can I just ask a question for [[clarification]]? Am I to understand from what the definition was that "feeling" is not going to have a negative connotation to it? "Feeling" is not going to be negative.

Q: I think it could be. Look at people who have this particular [[chemical]] imbalance that requires [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium lithium]. These people are very [[depressed]]. This is something that does come from within their own [[physical]] [[thing]] and has nothing to do with the outside world making them depressed or them choosing to be depressed. It is a physical, chemical problem.

Q: I think it could be. Look at people who have this particular [[chemical]] imbalance that requires [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium lithium]. These people are very [[depressed]]. This is something that does come from within their own [[physical]] [[thing]] and has nothing to do with the outside world making them depressed or them choosing to be depressed. It is a physical, chemical problem.

A: Then we've got to a new level here. What we're talking about [[originates]] within our [[Self]], Self with a capital S. What composes the Self?

A: Then we've got to a new level here. What we're talking about [[originates]] within our [[Self]], Self with a capital S. What composes the Self?

Q: That's being able to kind of [[quiet]] down the [[animal]] side of ourselves, which is also the [[source]] of the [[negative]] [[emotions]].

Q: That's being able to kind of [[quiet]] down the [[animal]] side of ourselves, which is also the [[source]] of the [[negative]] [[emotions]].

Q: Marty, I've got some [[thoughts]] on this line. I [[think]] the [[feeling]] may perhaps be a [[warning]] [[signal]]. I feel uncomfortable, not in a [[physical]] sense, but there's a [[warning]]. I'm not comfortable with the way this [[conversation]]'s going, I'm not comfortable with this situation, I sense [[danger]]." So in that sense, it's all [[reaction]]. But the [[emotion]] and [http://books.google.com/books?id=buPgsc_ZHQIC&printsec=frontcover&dq=emmanuel%27s+book&hl=en&src=bmrr&ei=v13VTvrlMJHBtgfc14z7AQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CDoQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=emmanuel%27s%20book&f=false Emmanuel's Book] says this quite clearly. It says "Your [[emotions]] are the pyrotechnics that you [[associate]] to your [[feelings]]." It's the way we feel. Let's say I'm uncomfortable, and so I overreact. And so I act out, in a (?) way. And so I'm taking what my [[spirit fragment]] has given me as a [[warning]] sign, but then I add all my "stuff" to that and become perhaps dysfunctional with it.

Q: Marty, I've got some [[thoughts]] on this line. I [[think]] the [[feeling]] may perhaps be a [[warning]] [[signal]]. I feel uncomfortable, not in a [[physical]] sense, but there's a [[warning]]. I'm not comfortable with the way this [[conversation]]'s going, I'm not comfortable with this situation, I sense [[danger]]." So in that sense, it's all [[reaction]]. But the [[emotion]] and [https://books.google.com/books?id=buPgsc_ZHQIC&printsec=frontcover&dq=emmanuel%27s+book&hl=en&src=bmrr&ei=v13VTvrlMJHBtgfc14z7AQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CDoQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=emmanuel%27s%20book&f=false Emmanuel's Book] says this quite clearly. It says "Your [[emotions]] are the pyrotechnics that you [[associate]] to your [[feelings]]." It's the way we feel. Let's say I'm uncomfortable, and so I overreact. And so I act out, in a (?) way. And so I'm taking what my [[spirit fragment]] has given me as a [[warning]] sign, but then I add all my "stuff" to that and become perhaps dysfunctional with it.

Q: But now, does the [[spirit fragment]] work that way? I [[understand]] the [[Adjuster]] to, first of all, He doesn't [[interfere]] with our [[Free will|will]]. So everything He does, in fact the latest thing I [[read]], if I can get the [[terminology]] right, the [[Adjuster]] works to help us to upstep our [[thinking]] but not necessarily by putting [[thoughts]] in our heads. He kind of leads us if we [[choose]] to follow, instead of pushing us or pulling us along. You know what I mean. So I get the feeling (laughter) I get the [[impression]] that if we are reaching for or looking for [[love]] or [[peace]] or [[joy]], then the [[source]] that we go to for those [[feelings]] are the [[Thought Adjuster]] or [[God the Father]]. And it's internal because really you can't feel [[God]] any other way. If we're looking for a [[source]], I guess, is the difference in the [[definitions]]. If we're looking for the [[source]] of [[anger]], or even feeling uncomfortable, that's something that is either external or it's something that comes from our more basic.

Q: But now, does the [[spirit fragment]] work that way? I [[understand]] the [[Adjuster]] to, first of all, He doesn't [[interfere]] with our [[Free will|will]]. So everything He does, in fact the latest thing I [[read]], if I can get the [[terminology]] right, the [[Adjuster]] works to help us to upstep our [[thinking]] but not necessarily by putting [[thoughts]] in our heads. He kind of leads us if we [[choose]] to follow, instead of pushing us or pulling us along. You know what I mean. So I get the feeling (laughter) I get the [[impression]] that if we are reaching for or looking for [[love]] or [[peace]] or [[joy]], then the [[source]] that we go to for those [[feelings]] are the [[Thought Adjuster]] or [[God the Father]]. And it's internal because really you can't feel [[God]] any other way. If we're looking for a [[source]], I guess, is the difference in the [[definitions]]. If we're looking for the [[source]] of [[anger]], or even feeling uncomfortable, that's something that is either external or it's something that comes from our more basic.

Q: Personality and [[identity]] are two different things.

Q: Personality and [[identity]] are two different things.

Q: Each of us is the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gestalt Gestalt] of all those parts. The whole is larger than the [[Self]].

Q: Each of us is the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gestalt Gestalt] of all those parts. The whole is larger than the [[Self]].

Q: Another thought that's come to my mind is when you think about living your life with this as a [[focus]], there's a component of [[wisdom]] and I don't feel I have it under [[control]] or understand, to choose situations or avoid situations or establish a [[life style]] that's more compatible and doesn't put you in as much [[conflict]] with some of the aspects of our life here.

Q: Another thought that's come to my mind is when you think about living your life with this as a [[focus]], there's a component of [[wisdom]] and I don't feel I have it under [[control]] or understand, to choose situations or avoid situations or establish a [[life style]] that's more compatible and doesn't put you in as much [[conflict]] with some of the aspects of our life here.

Q: I would go so far as to say "You can't [[change]] anybody." They have to change themselves.

Q: I would go so far as to say "You can't [[change]] anybody." They have to change themselves.

Q: Yeah, I know, but a lot of people, I think, are [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Braise braised] with so many [[emotions]] and things they have like the [[hate]] and the [[prejudice]]. You cannot [[change]] those and so you have to do.......

Q: Yeah, I know, but a lot of people, I think, are [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Braise braised] with so many [[emotions]] and things they have like the [[hate]] and the [[prejudice]]. You cannot [[change]] those and so you have to do.......

Q: Unless that person is willing to [[change]].

Q: Unless that person is willing to [[change]].

WELMEK: First I wish to thank Marty for the [[discussion]]. Second, I wish to [[share]] with all of you how [[stimulated]] we are by your [[conversation]]. Once again, if you can only [[imagine]] the peoples of your planet [[thinking]] and talking in these terms, much would be done overnight. In [[response]] to the most recent part of your [[discussion]] about interactions with others and trying to help them help themselves, I would ask you this question. What does it mean in your [[morontia mota]] when it says "The act is yours, and the consequence is God's"? [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=48:7_Morontia_Mota '''''(48:7.13)''''']

WELMEK: First I wish to thank Marty for the [[discussion]]. Second, I wish to [[share]] with all of you how [[stimulated]] we are by your [[conversation]]. Once again, if you can only [[imagine]] the peoples of your planet [[thinking]] and talking in these terms, much would be done overnight. In [[response]] to the most recent part of your [[discussion]] about interactions with others and trying to help them help themselves, I would ask you this question. What does it mean in your [[morontia mota]] when it says "The act is yours, and the consequence is God's"? [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=48:7_Morontia_Mota '''''(48:7.13)''''']

Q: Is that a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhetorical_question rhetorical question]?  

Q: Is that a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhetorical_question rhetorical question]?  

W: No.

W: No.

Q: A smoldering [[fire]] that will [[eventually]] start to burn?

Q: A smoldering [[fire]] that will [[eventually]] start to burn?

A: As you say, where there is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoke smoke], there is [[fire]]. ([[laughter]])

A: As you say, where there is [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoke smoke], there is [[fire]]. ([[laughter]])

Q: How much does [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biochemistry biochemistry] affect our [[ability]] to do that?

Q: How much does [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biochemistry biochemistry] affect our [[ability]] to do that?

A: Unfortunately for you, it has somewhat of a significant effect. Your [[existence]] in the [[material]] [[flesh]] is somewhat inhibiting as far as the inner [[association]] between you and the [[spirit fragment]]. This does not, in any way whatsoever, preclude you from being able, however, to establish [[communication]], whether you are [[aware]] of it or not, and also to begin to [[experience]] this [[feeling]] of the [[love]] of [[the Father]]. Nor, I will add, does it preclude you from your [[soul evolution]]. You are [[literally]] beginning to [[develop]] your [[morontial self]]. Most [[humans]], however, will not [[realize]] this until [[resurrection]].

A: Unfortunately for you, it has somewhat of a significant effect. Your [[existence]] in the [[material]] [[flesh]] is somewhat inhibiting as far as the inner [[association]] between you and the [[spirit fragment]]. This does not, in any way whatsoever, preclude you from being able, however, to establish [[communication]], whether you are [[aware]] of it or not, and also to begin to [[experience]] this [[feeling]] of the [[love]] of [[the Father]]. Nor, I will add, does it preclude you from your [[soul evolution]]. You are [[literally]] beginning to [[develop]] your [[morontial self]]. Most [[humans]], however, will not [[realize]] this until [[resurrection]].

We have not [[touched]] upon something tonight that I [[believe]] is conducive to helping you [[develop]] in your [[meditative]] state, your [[worship]] state, and even [[prayer]] state, a better [[attitude]] in which to allow this [[feeling]] to take [[root]] and to blossom. [[Music]] is most [[effective]]. When I am on another world, in particular I recall one [[experience]] on [[Jerusem]], I was [[listening]] to our [[celestial musicians]]. The music is most [[stimulating]], for it does [[harmonize]] certain [[vibrational]] levels on the [[physical]] [[plane]] that are conducive and inducive to [[spiritual]] [[harmony]] within the being.

We have not [[touched]] upon something tonight that I [[believe]] is conducive to helping you [[develop]] in your [[meditative]] state, your [[worship]] state, and even [[prayer]] state, a better [[attitude]] in which to allow this [[feeling]] to take [[root]] and to blossom. [[Music]] is most [[effective]]. When I am on another world, in particular I recall one [[experience]] on [[Jerusem]], I was [[listening]] to our [[celestial musicians]]. The music is most [[stimulating]], for it does [[harmonize]] certain [[vibrational]] levels on the [[physical]] [[plane]] that are conducive and inducive to [[spiritual]] [[harmony]] within the being.

[[Experiment]]. Do not be [[afraid]]. Do not be [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rigidity_(psychology) rigid] in your attempts to [[communicate]] with [[the Father]]. Find some [[music]] that is pleasing, that you find [[harmonious]]. I [[encourage]] you to [[listen]] to [[melody]], for the [[words]] might tend to dominate your thinking. Listen to the melody, allow the [[state]] of mind to be developed; and then, with full [[consciousness]], talk to [[the Father]].

[[Experiment]]. Do not be [[afraid]]. Do not be [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rigidity_(psychology) rigid] in your attempts to [[communicate]] with [[the Father]]. Find some [[music]] that is pleasing, that you find [[harmonious]]. I [[encourage]] you to [[listen]] to [[melody]], for the [[words]] might tend to dominate your thinking. Listen to the melody, allow the [[state]] of mind to be developed; and then, with full [[consciousness]], talk to [[the Father]].

Pray to [[Michael]], speak to your [[spirit fragment]], talk to your [[angels]]. This is an aspect that many times is lost. You do not [[realize]] fully yet how hard and lovingly your [[angels]] work for you. In time you will [[recognize]] and [[appreciate]] this [[relationship]].

Pray to [[Michael]], speak to your [[spirit fragment]], talk to your [[angels]]. This is an aspect that many times is lost. You do not [[realize]] fully yet how hard and lovingly your [[angels]] work for you. In time you will [[recognize]] and [[appreciate]] this [[relationship]].

===Closing===

===Closing===

Go in [[peace]], my [[friends]]. Enjoy your [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thanksgiving holiday of Thanksgiving]. We will talk about [[thanksgiving]] in our next [[meeting]]. Good night.

Go in [[peace]], my [[friends]]. Enjoy your [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thanksgiving holiday of Thanksgiving]. We will talk about [[thanksgiving]] in our next [[meeting]]. Good night.

GROUP: Good night.

GROUP: Good night.