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==Session==
 
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===Opening===
 
===Opening===
Opening Prayer: "[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prayer_of_St._Francis Prayer of St. Francis]
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Opening Prayer: "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prayer_of_St._Francis Prayer of St. Francis]
    
Daniel: "Good evening, my [[friends]]. It is I, Daniel, your [[friend]] and [[teacher]]. This evening it is my [[sincere]] wish that all of you will continue to make the steady [[progress]] that you have been, in that you are making very broad gains and are [[connecting]] the aspect of your [[spirituality]] in [[relationship]] to your [[human]] life. As you continue to [[work]] at coming to [[the Father]] and as you continue to make the [[intellectual]] [[knowledge]] of His [[being]] [[personalize]] in your own [[self]], you will blossom in your [[spiritual]] realm. And it is through blossoming in this realm that you will make life on your [[earthly]] [[plane]] much easier, more understandable, and much more livable. True, there are many [[adversities]], many situations in which injustice and definite answers are not always [[understood]]. If you are grounded [[spiritually]], those things which are [[vague]] and not comprehensible to you will be lessened in your own personal [[anxiety]], [[tension]], etc. My lesson this evening will again deal with the [[understanding]] of one's [[self-knowledge]].
 
Daniel: "Good evening, my [[friends]]. It is I, Daniel, your [[friend]] and [[teacher]]. This evening it is my [[sincere]] wish that all of you will continue to make the steady [[progress]] that you have been, in that you are making very broad gains and are [[connecting]] the aspect of your [[spirituality]] in [[relationship]] to your [[human]] life. As you continue to [[work]] at coming to [[the Father]] and as you continue to make the [[intellectual]] [[knowledge]] of His [[being]] [[personalize]] in your own [[self]], you will blossom in your [[spiritual]] realm. And it is through blossoming in this realm that you will make life on your [[earthly]] [[plane]] much easier, more understandable, and much more livable. True, there are many [[adversities]], many situations in which injustice and definite answers are not always [[understood]]. If you are grounded [[spiritually]], those things which are [[vague]] and not comprehensible to you will be lessened in your own personal [[anxiety]], [[tension]], etc. My lesson this evening will again deal with the [[understanding]] of one's [[self-knowledge]].
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Daniel: "Hello, B1."
 
Daniel: "Hello, B1."
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B1: "Thank you for a very well thought out and balanced presentation. I have thought a lot about the things that you discussed tonight but I have never had it put into such a nice package conceptually. I'm wondering..as I was listening to you I was thinking about the fact that many of us, several of us in this room work with people who have the self dislike. And I have a pretty good feel for how to go about dealing with that issue. But I was puzzled as I was listening to you, thinking about what can be done for somebody who has the opposite problem, who feels that they know everything and they don't need you and they don't want your advice and etc. Is there a concern that we should have for these people, because I don't know how to help them!"
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B1: "Thank you for a very well [[thought]] out and [[balanced]] presentation. I have [[thought]] a lot about the things that you discussed tonight but I have never had it put into such a nice package [[conceptually]]. I'm [[wondering]]..as I was [[listening]] to you I was thinking about the [[fact]] that many of us, several of us in this room work with people who have the self dislike. And I have a pretty [[good]] [[feel]] for how to go about dealing with that issue. But I was [[puzzled]] as I was [[listening]] to you, thinking about what can be done for somebody who has the [[opposite]] problem, who feels that they know [[everything]] and they don't need you and they don't want your [[advice]] and etc. Is there a concern that we should have for these people, because I don't know how to help them!"
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Daniel: "This is a very deep question, indeed. It is much easier to work with those who have self dislike and feel unworthy, for they are already beaten down and are on the way down. And they look to higher, loftier things. They wish to be elevated and can be more open to your words, your love, your help. Those who are full of self pride and over gloating about themselves are indeed hard to approach. Often with these people it is necessary for the outworking of life, the circumstances and the consequences of actions, to help them realize the vulnerability which all have. When people who are self prideful or boastful because of their nature or character find themselves in situations with the likely probability of meeting with consequences that they must face directly, they often can come to an about face and the reality of their true nature is made clear to them. So the best way for you to deal with these individuals is through your prayer that they might see, and through your example, that perhaps in a weak moment they can also glimpse the true reality from which they emanate. Indeed, even Christ Michael noted that some were not ready, some could not be approached because of their present situation. Prayer and understanding for these individuals is my words to you."
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Daniel: "This is a very deep [[question]], indeed. It is much easier to [[work]] with those who have self dislike and [[feel]] [[unworthy]], for they are already beaten down and are on the way down. And they look to higher, loftier things. They wish to be elevated and can be more open to your [[words]], your [[love]], your help. Those who are full of [[self]] [[pride]] and over gloating about themselves are indeed hard to approach. Often with these people it is [[necessary]] for the outworking of life, the [[circumstances]] and the consequences of [[actions]], to help them realize the [[vulnerability]] which all have. When people who are self prideful or boastful because of their [[nature]] or [[character]] find themselves in situations with the likely [[probability]] of meeting with [[consequences]] that they must face directly, they often can come to an about face and the [[reality]] of their true [[nature]] is made [[clear]] to them. So the best way for you to deal with these [[individuals]] is through your [[prayer]] that they might see, and through your [[example]], that perhaps in a weak [[moment]] they can also glimpse the true [[reality]] from which they [[emanate]]. Indeed, even [[Christ]] [[Michael]] noted that some were not ready, some could not be approached because of their present situation. [[Prayer]] and [[understanding]] for these [[individuals]] is my [[words]] to you."
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B1: "Thank you very much. For those people who have low self worth feelings we can, of course, help, because they are eager to have some love. And these others, prayer as you say, and they have to learn from the hard lessons of life. Correct?"
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B1: "Thank you very much. For those people who have low [[self]] [[worth]] feelings we can, of course, help, because they are [[eager]] to have some [[love]]. And these others, [[prayer]] as you say, and they have to learn from the hard lessons of life. Correct?"
    
Daniel: "Yes."
 
Daniel: "Yes."
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B1: "Thank you very much."
 
B1: "Thank you very much."
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C2: "Daniel, with regards to arrogance, is not the root cause the same but the behavior is different and that has become a defense mechanism? They don't feel worthy so they have built themselves up enough to move out of that pain and away from any kind of relationship which reminds them that they are vulnerable?"
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C2: "Daniel, with regards to [[arrogance]], is not the [[root]] cause the same but the [[behavior]] is [[different]] and that has become a [[defense]] [[mechanism]]? They don't feel [[worthy]] so they have built themselves up enough to move out of that [[pain]] and away from any kind of [[relationship]] which reminds them that they are [[vulnerable]]?"
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Daniel: "Yes, definitely. All self dislike and self pride stems from fear. And fear poisons the outlook. It depends on one's characteristics, one's way of protecting themselves, shielding themselves, and one's makeup that they choose the path they choose. And yes, those who are arrogant, boastful and prideful also suffer from lack of self love. But until the shell can be broken where they feel and realize that they need help from the First Source and Center, they are very difficult indeed to approach and help. And the consequences of life often bring them into reality.
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Daniel: "Yes, definitely. All self dislike and self pride stems from [[fear]]. And fear [[poisons]] the [[outlook]]. It depends on one's [[characteristics]], one's way of protecting themselves, shielding themselves, and one's makeup that they [[choose]] the path they choose. And yes, those who are [[arrogant]], boastful and prideful also suffer from lack of [[self]] [[love]]. But until the shell can be broken where they [[feel]] and [[realize]] that they need help from the [[First Source and Center]], they are very [[difficult]] indeed to approach and help. And the [[consequences]] of life often bring them into [[reality]].
And through reality and their understanding of their given natures they, too, can begin to love themselves and come back to the more balanced aspect of life. Yes, indeed, your assessment is correct."
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C2: "And is it possible that in terms of humility that even though those individuals who are arrogant and compare themselves and see themselves as above others, is not part of the healing of that boastfulness, that estrangement from others and that comparison, isn't that a part of understand of being in touch with God, so that one can really understand the humbleness and humility in terms of the good sense of humility, not humiliating, but humility. So that compared with God..I often say to people who don't have a great deal of self esteem, that God thinks you are OK and what is your opinion next to God's? And I say that to the same people who are feeling a little 'mightier than thou' that, you know, God is still greater. And though you may feel greater than other people, God..(they will usually go the bit with God), into a comparison of themselves with God and the great love of God is a humbling kind of experience. As they can align themselves with God they can move into the healing process?"
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And through [[reality]] and their [[understanding]] of their given [[natures]] they, too, can begin to [[love]] themselves and come back to the more [[balanced]] aspect of life. Yes, indeed, your [[assessment]] is correct."
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Daniel: "Often this is effective for some people; for others, of course, it is not understood. And as you continue, you all on your path will receive guidance as to those whom you can help in this manner. Those who are very hardened, indeed, do not see, do not hear, and do not understand your words. Those who have been somewhat changed by life experiences are more open and more readily willing to change, indeed."
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C2: "And is it possible that in terms of [[humility]] that even though those [[individuals]] who are [[arrogant]] and [[compare]] themselves and see themselves as above others, is not part of the [[healing]] of that boastfulness, that [[estrangement]] from others and that [[comparison]], isn't that a part of [[understand]] of being in [[touch]] with [[God]], so that one can really understand the [[humbleness]] and humility in terms of the good sense of humility, not humiliating, but humility. So that [[compared]] with [[God]]..I often say to people who don't have a great deal of [[self esteem]], that [[God]] thinks you are OK and what is your [[opinion]] next to God's? And I say that to the same people who are feeling a little 'mightier than thou' that, you know, God is still greater. And though you may feel greater than other people, [[God]]..(they will usually go the bit with God), into a [[comparison]] of themselves with God and the great love of God is a [[humbling]] kind of [[experience]]. As they can [[align]] themselves with [[God]] they can move into the [[healing]] [[process]]?"
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Daniel: "Often this is [[effective]] for some people; for others, of course, it is not [[understood]]. And as you continue, you all on your [[path]] will receive [[guidance]] as to those whom you can help in this [[manner]]. Those who are very hardened, indeed, do not see, do not hear, and do not [[understand]] your words. Those who have been somewhat [[changed]] by life experiences are more open and more readily willing to [[change]], indeed."
    
C2: "Thank you, Daniel."
 
C2: "Thank you, Daniel."
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V1: "This subject, of course, is something that has been terribly important to me and I can't remember, I believe it was Ham who said that the greatest self esteem builder was to know that God loved you. I work with children all the time who I am trying to convince that they are wonderful. I have tried to in a very vague way say that this universe, that everything is here for them. And yet I feel very limited because I really believe in separation of church and state. I'm wondering if you have something that you could tell me to do that would give them the insight of the First Source and Center without me betraying their family's religion, or whatever."
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V1: "This subject, of course, is something that has been terribly important to me and I can't remember, I believe it was [[Ham]] who said that the greatest [[self esteem]] builder was to know that [[God]] loved you. I work with [[children]] all the time who I am trying to convince that they are [[wonderful]]. I have tried to in a very [[vague]] way say that this [[universe]], that [[everything]] is here for them. And yet I feel very [[limited]] because I really believe in [[separation]] of [[church]] and [[state]]. I'm [[wondering]] if you have something that you could tell me to do that would give them the insight of the [[First Source and Center]] without me betraying their [[family]]'s [[religion]], or whatever."
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Daniel: "Indeed, a very difficult question which calls for one to be most tactful, most understanding of that which you say in separating church from state. It is very hard, often, to get the message across. When you work with young children you can ask them to make comparisons about that which they know to be right or wrong. And if you can help them to see that when they know something is right, they know it and feel it from their innermost being. And it is because of their innermost being that they can come into an understanding of their self worth; that their inner guide will give them the knowledge or the feeling necessary to understand that they are loved. If you have a group of children and one child is being ostracized, picked on, and you call it to the children's attention that because of what is happening this child is not feeling very happy. Ask the children, if they were in the same situation, would they be happy? And, of course, they will say no. Ask them then, how do you think you should behave, then, when you deal with one another? And because of children's inner knowledge, inner goodness they will say, 'we should not hurt one another, we should not make one feel badly'. And at this point if you can help them to find out why they know this, what makes them feel that, often times they will say..it's because I feel it in here or I just know it. And that point you can always use that, then, as an example that you also know then that you are loved by something greater than yourself because you feel it in here. Children are marvelous at understanding these things, for they are still very close to the source, especially children at this young age that you teach, who are becoming indwelt with the Spirit, will be able to identify with a greater thing than themselves. And you continue to tell them that they are loved, that they have self worth, that they can achieve, that they can do, that they are capable, then you help reinforce on a human material level that which is already in their inner cre. Does this help."
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Daniel: "Indeed, a very [[difficult]] question which calls for one to be most [[tactful]], most [[understanding]] of that which you say in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Separation_of_church_and_state separating church from state]. It is very hard, often, to get the [[message]] across. When you [[work]] with young [[children]] you can ask them to make [[comparisons]] about that which they know to be right or wrong. And if you can help them to see that when they know something is right, they know it and [[feel]] it from their innermost [[being]]. And it is because of their innermost being that they can come into an [[understanding]] of their self [[worth]]; that their [[Thought Adjuster|inner guide]] will give them the [[knowledge]] or the [[feeling]] [[necessary]] to [[understand]] that they are loved. If you have a group of children and one child is being ostracized, picked on, and you call it to the children's [[attention]] that because of what is happening this child is not [[feeling]] very [[happy]]. Ask the children, if they were in the same situation, would they be happy? And, of course, they will say no. Ask them then, how do you think you should behave, then, when you deal with one another? And because of children's inner [[knowledge]], inner [[goodness]] they will say, 'we should not hurt one another, we should not make one feel badly'. And at this [[point]] if you can help them to find out why they know this, what makes them feel that, often times they will say..it's because I feel it in here or I just know it. And that point you can always use that, then, as an example that you also know then that you are [[loved]] by something greater than yourself because you feel it in here. [[Children]] are [[marvelous]] at [[understanding]] these things, for they are still very close to [[First Source and Center|the source]], especially children at this young age that you teach, who are becoming indwelt with [[Thought Adjuster|the Spirit]], will be able to identify with a greater thing than themselves. And you continue to tell them that they are loved, that they have [[self]] [[worth]], that they can [[achieve]], that they can do, that they are capable, then you help reinforce on a human [[material]] level that which is already in their inner core. Does this help."
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V1: "Very much, Daniel. Thank you. It is a matter of appealing to their inner self. And it really is clear. Thank you very much."
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V1: "Very much, Daniel. Thank you. It is a matter of [[appealing]] to their inner [[self]]. And it really is [[clear]]. Thank you very much."
    
Daniel: "You are most welcome."
 
Daniel: "You are most welcome."
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B3: "Hi, Daniel. This is B3. I want to pursue B1's [[question]] but I want to apply it to [[parenting]]. As you were probably with us earlier several of us who are still doing our [[parenting]] thing [[expressed]] a lot of [[frustration]] over the [[feeling]] that we need to be [[perfect]], we need to have all the answers. I also work with a parent now and then who feels exactly the [[opposite]]. They don't have anything to give their [[children]]. They don't have any answers. You people in the [[school]], you take care of them because I can't. That kind of thing. What would you have to say to us or those [[parents]] who are coming from both of those [[points of view]]..to the parent who has given up, who doesn't have any [[ideas]] for his children, and those who are still alive and kicking, but feel so [[frustrated]] because they don't, they feel they need to have all the answers and they know they don't have all the answers. Who of us does have all the answers? Do you see where I am at?"
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B3: "Hi, Daniel. This is B3. I want to pursue B1's question but I want to apply it to parenting. As you were probably with us earlier several of us who are still doing our parenting thing expressed a lot of frustration over the feeling that we need to be perfect, we need to have all the answers. I also work with a parent now and then who feels exactly the opposite. They don't have anything to give their children. They don't have any answers. You people in the school, you take care of them because I can't. That kind of thing. What would you have to say to us or those parents who are coming from both of those points of view..to the parent who has given up, who doesn't have any ideas for his children, and those who are still alive and kicking, but feel so frustrated because they don't, they feel they need to have all the answers and they know they don't have all the answers. Who of us does have all the answers? Do you see where I am at?"
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Daniel: "Question understood. In both of these [[extremes]] again there can be a [[root]] basis. And the root basis is one of [[honesty]], for both [[parents]] that think they know all the answers and must be [[perfect]] are not being [[honest]] with themselves, and the ones who say they have given up and are not able to do anything are also [[deceiving]] themselves. On the one hand, they who think they must be [[perfect]] are living a [[fantasy]] that, because they are a parent, they must have all the answers or else their [[children]] will not [[respect]] them or [[love]] them. To these parents one must ask if their parents had all the answers. And they will, of course, know that their [[parents]] did not. Perhaps they acted like it, but did not. And so to get these parents to [[realize]] that they are [[deceiving]] not only themselves but their children, will be a great help. To tell a child that you do not know all the answers, that you are not [[perfect]], that you are but a [[human]], that you are [[learning]] and [[growing]] and experiencing daily as they are, will bring these children into more [[respect]] for their parents rather than knowing that their parents are [[deceiving]] them in trying to be [[perfect]] and have all the answers. In raising [[children]], when the child is of a certain age where it can help make [[decisions]], then if [[parents]] could allow the child to be part of the [[decision]] making, then there will not need to be this [[false]] front of being [[perfect]], for it will be rather a [[collective]] growing basis and [[cooperation]] together.
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Daniel: "Question understood. In both of these extremes again there can be a root basis. And the root basis is one of honesty, for both parents that think they know all the answers and must be perfect are not being honest with themselves, and the ones who say they have given up and are not able to do anything are also deceiving themselves. On the one hand, they who think they must be perfect are living a fantasy that, because they are a parent, they must have all the answers or else their children will not respect them or love them. To these parents one must ask if their parents had all the answers. And they will, of course, know that their parents did not. Perhaps they acted like it, but did not. And so to get these parents to realize that they are deceiving not only themselves but their children, will be a great help. To tell a child that you do not know all the answers, that you are not perfect, that you are but a human, that you are learning and growing and experiencing daily as they are, will bring these children into more respect for their parents rather than knowing that their parents are deceiving them in trying to be perfect and have all the answers. In raising children, when the child is of a certain age where it can help make decisions, then if parents could allow the child to be part of the decision making, then there will not need to be this false front of being perfect, for it will be rather a collective growing basis and cooperation together.
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For the other [[parent]] who has given up, who says they have no answers, their [[problems]] lie in their own lack of [[confidence]], in their own lack of [[accepting]] [[responsibility]] for the children they have [[conceived]] and are raising. These people are giving over and [[expecting]] others to do their job. And these are very [[difficult]] people to approach and to deal with for they often times are the ones who, when [[conferences]] are set up, will not come. Or when classes are provided for [[parenting]], are the ones who will not show up or come to the class to learn. To these people you are often caught in a real [[dilemma]] for they have been so lackadaisical in their approach to [[child rearing]] for such a long time, that for them to [[change]] and to assert their [[responsibility]] would be most [[difficult]], for not only themselves, but the child as well. However, one must never give up on life and on people you deal with. You may not be able to change and bring about [[dramatic]] improvement, however, you can approach these people and somehow give them the [[courage]] to begin to accept the [[responsibility]] that they have. Then you can begin to bring about some help, some change.
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For the other parent who has given up, who says they have no answers, their problems lie in their own lack of confidence, in their own lack of accepting responsibility for the children they have conceived and are raising. These people are giving over and expecting others to do their job. And these are very difficult people to approach and to deal with for they often times are the ones who, when conferences are set up, will not come. Or when classes are provided for parenting, are the ones who will not show up or come to the class to learn. To these people you are often caught in a real dilemma for they have been so lackadaisical in their approach to child rearing for such a long time, that for them to change and to assert their responsibility would be most difficult, for not only themselves, but the child as well. However, one must never give up on life and on people you deal with. You may not be able to change and bring about dramatic improvement, however, you can approach these people and somehow give them the courage to begin to accept the responsibility that they have. Then you can begin to bring about some help, some change.
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Part of what has happened in this [[society]] is the [[fact]] that many, many people have [[decreed]] that their [[responsibility]] as [[parents]] is not important. They have no [[idea]] of the ramifications and the breadth of [[responsibility]] that it takes when one becomes a parent. It is important to reach children that are in high school age and younger, perhaps even junior high, to begin to [[realize]] that in [[raising children]] there is [[accountability]] and [[responsibility]]; that there is the framework that a parent must assume to [[educate]] the child in human matters as well as [[spiritual]], and that the parent is [[responsible]] for the [[actions]] of their children. If you could reach the children before they begin having children themselves, if they can be [[educated]] to these aspects of what is important in being a [[parent]], then there can be change made. Often those that are now raising children cannot be helped. It is important now to educate and bring those [[children]] who will be fathering and mothering children in the [[future]] to an [[understanding]] of what it means to be a [[parent]]. Parenting does not mean you have the child, [[love]] it for a few years and turn it loose. [[Parenting]] means that you help instill into that child those [[values]], those things that are part of your life. When people can [[understand]] that loving a child is not giving them a new toy every week, a new dress, a new shirt; when parents can understand that loving a child is not a pat on the back or quick kiss as they go out the door; when [[parents]] understand that loving a child means giving to that child the [[foundation]] they need to grow as independent children, then they can become serving and loving [[individuals]] as well. Children must be taught at a young age those things which are important in the lives of the [[parents]]. And as children grow then those [[values]] that are held as a [[family]] need to be further elaborated on as the child [[matures]] into those [[values]].
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Part of what has happened in this society is the fact that many, many people have decreed that their responsibility as parents is not important. They have no idea of the ramifications and the breadth of responsibility that it takes when one becomes a parent. It is important to reach children that are in high school age and younger, perhaps even junior high, to begin to realize that in raising children there is accountability and responsibility; that there is the framework that a parent must assume to educate the child in human matters as well as spiritual, and that the parent is responsible for the actions of their children. If you could reach the children before they begin having children themselves, if they can be educated to these aspects of what is important in being a parent, then there can be change made. Often those that are now raising children cannot be helped. It is important now to educate and bring those children who will be fathering and mothering children in the future to an understanding of what it means to be a parent. Parenting does not mean you have the child, love it for a few years and turn it loose. Parenting means that you help instill into that child those values, those things that are part of your life. When people can understand that loving a child is not giving them a new toy every week, a new dress, a new shirt; when parents can understand that loving a child is not a pat on the back or quick kiss as they go out the door; when parents understand that loving a child means giving to that child the foundation they need to grow as independent children, then they can become serving and loving individuals as well. Children must be taught at a young age those things which are important in the lives of the parents. And as children grow then those values that are held as a family need to be further elaborated on as the child matures into those values.
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One cannot expect the [[schools]], the [[churches]], or any other [[organization]] to do the job of [[raising children]]. The [[family]] unit is the basic unit, the basic block of [[society]]. And it must be given [[strength]] and nourishment. A [[family]] cannot grow in [[values]] and self [[respect]] and respect for one another and true [[love]] for one another when there is not time given to it. A [[relationship]] between a [[man]] and a [[wife]] in a [[marriage]] is only as [[good]] as the [[time]] and the [[quality]] of time given. And so it is with the [[family]] as well.
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One cannot expect the schools, the churches, or any other organization to do the job of raising children. The family unit is the basic unit, the basic block of society. And it must be given strength and nourishment. A family cannot grow in values and self respect and respect for one another and true love for one another when there is not time given to it. A relationship between a man and a wife in a marriage is only as good as the time and the quality of time given. And so it is with the family as well.
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As these young [[adolescents]] are coming of age, you who have the [[responsibility]] for them or the [[responsibility]] of bringing about [[education]] must help instill those [[qualities]] that will help preserve the [[spirit]] and [[integrity]] and firm [[foundation]] of human life. Those of you who are able to, have input into [[educational]] programs that will help foster child rearing [[practices]] based on the [[understanding]] that a child must grow into his [[potential]]. And this [[growth]] is based on [[love]] freely given, love that gives to the child an [[environment]] in which they can feel [[secure]], in which they can learn and grow and become. There is much [[work]] that needs to be done in these areas. And so, while I cannot give you a definite answer, for there is no one particular answer that will answer all, there is, though, a very real need for proper [[education]] of those who will be the [[future]] [[parents]] on this plane, so that they can do a fitting job in raising their children, so that [[potentials]] can be reached. On this [[plane]], sadly, many of the [[capabilities]] and [[potentials]] that you could [[achieve]] in this lifetime must be thwarted and wait until [[morontia]] life. [[This planet]], if it is to move into [[Light and Life]], must come into a [[consensus]] of giving to the [[children]] of today those foundations [[necessary]] for them to [[progress]]. The understanding of who they are, their [[self]] [[concept]], must be very well [[nurtured]] in those formative years. When a child knows he is [[loved]], when a child knows she is capable of [[self]] [[worth]], then does the child walk down the [[path]] of life in the [[knowledge]] that they can do, can become, and are capable of much. And with this knowledge are they ever more open to [[spiritual growth]]. You know, my [[friends]], when you are full of [[confidence]] yourself, how much more open you are. If you can give to the [[children]] this [[confidence]] from the very beginning then their inner [[being]] will be open and ready for the calling. They will know the [[First Source and Center]] much more readily, much more easily. Do you see? Has this helped in any way?"
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As these young adolescents are coming of age, you who have the responsibility for them or the responsibility of bringing about education must help instill those qualities that will help preserve the spirit and integrity and firm foundation of human life. Those of you who are able to, have input into educational programs that will help foster child rearing practices based on the understanding that a child must grow into his potential. And this growth is based on love freely given, love that gives to the child an environment in which they can feel secure, in which they can learn and grow and become. There is much work that needs to be done in these areas. And so, while I cannot give you a definite answer, for there is no one particular answer that will answer all, there is, though, a very real need for proper education of those who will be the future parents on this plane, so that they can do a fitting job in raising their children, so that potentials can be reached. On this plane, sadly, many of the capabilities and potentials that you could achieve in this lifetime must be thwarted and wait until morontia life. This planet, if it is to move into Light and Life, must come into a consensus of giving to the children of today those foundations necessary for them to progress. The understanding of who they are, their self concept, must be very well nurtured in those formative years. When a child knows he is loved, when a child knows she is capable of self worth, then does the child walk down the path of life in the knowledge that they can do, can become, and are capable of much. And with this knowledge are they ever more open to spiritual growth. You know, my friends, when you are full of confidence yourself, how much more open you are. If you can give to the children this confidence from the very beginning then their inner being will be open and ready for the calling. They will know the First Source and Center much more readily, much more easily. Do you see? Has this helped in any way?"
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B3: "I think we are all stunned. That was a [[marvelous]] [[explanation]] of where we are at and I [[think]] we all say...let's go [[home]] and get on with it! And I want to thank you personally for the [[message]] you gave earlier. It was very [[meaningful]] to me. Thanks."
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B3: "I think we are all stunned. That was a marvelous explanation of where we are at and I think we all say...let's go home and get on with it! And I want to thank you personally for the message you gave earlier. It was very meaningful to me. Thanks."
   
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Daniel: "You are most welcome. And now, D3 is tiring considerably. And I will take my leave. To those of you who must travel and venture out in this night I send my love with you, that you be in full awareness as you drive your vehicles to your home. My love and peace to you all this evening. Good night."
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Daniel: "You are most [[welcome]]. And now, D3 is tiring considerably. And I will take my leave. To those of you who must [[travel]] and venture out in this night I send my [[love]] with you, that you be in full [[awareness]] as you drive your vehicles to your [[home]]. My [[love]] and [[peace]] to you all this evening. Good night."
    
Group: "Good night, Daniel."
 
Group: "Good night, Daniel."
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