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R: Perhaps this is an [[omen]]. We will bid [[farewell]] so that we may participate in the [[remembrance supper]]. Thank you [[brothers and sisters]] for this time together, and we will all be praying and [[worshiping]] with you. [[Farewell]]. (04/25/93)

R: Perhaps this is an [[omen]]. We will bid [[farewell]] so that we may participate in the [[remembrance supper]]. Thank you [[brothers and sisters]] for this time together, and we will all be praying and [[worshiping]] with you. [[Farewell]]. (04/25/93)

===HEALTH AND DISEASE===

===='''''[[Health]]'''''====

Today's lesson will be on the subject of health and disease. I will make and attempt to present these concepts from the vantage point of an ascendant mortal who has experienced the material condition that all of you presently reside in. Each of you in your present condition, your material state, comprises a spiritual part which may - under the influence of your free will - respond or not to the prompting of the indwelling Mystery Monitor, your Thought Adjuster. A third component, aside from your spiritual and free will or intellectual areas, is that which is strictly material or animal - to put it somewhat crudely. Many of the conditions which you consider to be disease states are dysfunctions of the material component, however it is incorrect to believe that the material component functions separately from the spiritual and intellectual, for it does not. Indeed the three are inseparably connected and therefore you are in a very real sense, each connected to all other beings in all of the universes, and even in Paradise. This is a crucial idea to grasp for it holds the key to all healing and wellness in this, the most basic of material existences you will experience as well as all of your ascendant forms that will follow in your career Paradiseward. On a planet such as Urantia, considerations of health and wellness are much colored by the long lasting and even now reverberating effects of the Caligastia rebellion.

When the first [[universe]] connections were established with [[Urantia]] at the inception of [[freewill]] [[creatures]], of course, the physical [[health]] of [[human being]]s was overall far poorer than it is today. However this condition changed dramatically when the first [[teachers]] came and instructed [[receptive]] humans in basic principles of hygiene, [[sanitation]], social and [[family]] living and religious - that is [[worship]]-[[practice]]. And for quite a long time very excellent [[health]] was enjoyed by all who took these lessons to [[heart]] and [[practiced]] them assiduously. And [[Adam and Eve]] did much to help promote good [[health]] and healthy living. However, as you all know, this period of good health for man on [[Urantia]] came to a - I would not say an end - but to a [[roadblock]], a set back, when [[the rebellion]] got hold. Much of the [[learning]] was submerged for many [[eons]], and health of man suffered immeasurably as a result. Many, many, millions of unfortunates have perished of [[diseases]] that were wholly preventable had only the most basic principles of hygiene been adhered to. The [[infectious]] diseases - those caused by transmissible agents - fungi, bacteria, [[viruses]], and sub-viral particles - yes, cause much, very much suffering for man on [[Urantia]]. We have all been very [[gratified]] to see the wonderful strides made by man in the last era toward eradication of some of the worst of these [[plagues]] and [[institution]] of better [[sanitation]] and personal hygiene practices. It is likely that many of you here today will see a continuation of this trend during your lifetime as this [[Teaching Mission]] is established and has its [[effect]]. You see [[attention]] to the material parts of man's [[existence]] that is, cleanliness, trauma, all of those areas that affect the [[animal]], is only one part of avoidance of [[disease]].

When the first universe connections were established with Urantia at the inception of freewill creatures, of course, the physical health of human beings was overall far poorer than it is today. However this condition changed dramatically when the first teachers came and instructed receptive humans in basic principles of hygiene, sanitation, social and family living and religious - that is worship-practice. And for quite a long time very excellent health was enjoyed by all who took these lessons to heart and practiced them assiduously. And Adam and Eve did much to help promote good health and healthy living. However, as you all know, this period of good health for man on Urantia came to a - I would not say an end - but to a roadblock, a set back, when the rebellion got hold. Much of the learning was submerged for many eons, and health of man suffered immeasurably as a result. Many, many, millions of unfortunates have perished of diseases that were wholly preventable had only the most basic principles of hygiene been adhered to. The infectious diseases - those caused by transmissible agents - fungi, bacteria, viruses, and sub-viral particles - yes, cause much, very much suffering for man on Urantia. We have all been very gratified to see the wonderful strides made by man in the last era toward eradication of some of the worst of these plagues and institution of better sanitation and personal hygiene practices. It is likely that many of you here today will see a continuation of this trend during your lifetime as this teaching mission is established and has its effect. You see attention to the material parts of man's existence that is, cleanliness, trauma, all of those areas that affect the animal, is only one part of avoidance of disease.

[[Diseases]] can also be affected through the [[free will]], [[intellect]], and - most of all - through the spiritual part of you. And these latter two areas will be very much influenced - to the [[good]] - through the [[Teaching Mission]], and all of your personal [[individual]] efforts - believe it or not. There is a large body of [[disease]] conditions on [[Urantia]] today for which your present [[technology]] has no solution. That is because they are more [[complex]] in their mechanisms. Yes, they affect the [[physical]] body, but mere [[physical]] solutions are not sufficient to effect their cure. Rather, the working of the [[body]], [[mind]], and [[soul]] will be required in concert with more advanced [[technology]] than you presently have at your disposal, in order to rectify those disorders that elude your [[scientists]] at present, such as genetic disorders, immune diseases, neurologic [[dysfunctions]], hormonal maladjustments, some of the parts of the aging [[process]] which lead to inability to [[function]] independently.

Diseases can also be affected through the free will, intellect, and - most of all - through the spiritual part of you. And these latter two areas will be very much influenced - to the good - through the teaching mission, and all of your personal individual efforts - believe it or not. There is a large body of disease conditions on Urantia today for which your present technology has no solution. That is because they are more complex in their mechanisms. Yes, they affect the physical body, but mere physical solutions are not sufficient to effect their cure. Rather, the working of the body, mind, and soul will be required in concert with more advanced technology than you presently have at your disposal, in order to rectify those disorders that elude your scientists at present, such as genetic disorders, immune diseases, neurologic dysfunctions, hormonal maladjustments, some of the parts of the aging process which lead to inability to function independently.

All of these areas will be much more accessible to improvement and even [[cure]] in the near [[future]] if all goes as we [[project]]. Yes, [[prayer]] can help. It can help beyond your [[imagination]]. It is always, always of great [[worth]] to pray for the sick in the ways that your [[Urantia Book]] instructs. [[Faith]], of course, is a key component, for without [[faith]] no cure of even the most fundamental [[physical]], mental, or [[spiritual]] disorder can ever be had. So, all [[healing]] - if you will - is [[faith]] healing by that [[definition]]. And without [[faith]] no healing can ever happen. Indeed, the one who lacks faith utterly will perish and die - [[mysteriously]] some may say. And faith in one's [[death]], the certain [[expectation]] that one will die will indeed lead to death. Also, it is entirely possible for all men and women of [[Urantia]] to will themselves to die if they so wish. And indeed, this has occurred many, many times.

All of these areas will be much more accessible to improvement and even cure in the near future if all goes as we project. Yes, prayer can help. It can help beyond your imagination. It is always, always of great worth to pray for the sick in the ways that your Urantia Book instructs. Faith, of course, is a key component, for without faith no cure of even the most fundamental physical, mental, or spiritual disorder can ever be had. So, all healing - if you will - is faith healing by that definition. And without faith no healing can ever happen. Indeed, the one who lacks faith utterly will perish and die - mysteriously some may say. And faith in one's death, the certain expectation that one will die will indeed lead to death. Also, it is entirely possible for all men and women of Urantia to will themselves to die if they so wish. And indeed, this has occurred many, many times.

The [[principles]] of good [[health]] and [[healing]] of [[self]] and others that you learn on [[Urantia]] will be implemented at later [[stages]] of your [[ascension career]], for as long as you exist in any sort of material form there will be [[dysfunctions]], [[disease]] if you will, that will at times require remedy in order for you to [[function]] optimally in your [[struggle]] to meet your personal goals and fulfil your individual [[missions]]. Only when you reach the [[point]] at which you are of the spirit wholly will you not be troubled by disease further, unless you make most unfortunate [[choices]] as did [[Caligastia]] and his now perished followers. For [[the Father]] in His [[love]] will always allow you the free choice. You always will be able to choose His way or not. And even now, here on [[Urantia]], you will find that as you [[sincerely]] pledge yourself to serve [[the Father]] in all that you do your [[personal]] [[health]] will benefit. You may say, but is not [[faith]] [[healing]] a [[miracle]]? My answer to that is that life, itself, is a miracle. All of the workings of life are [[miracles]]. If you only knew what is involved in the [[function]] of even one small [[cell]] - the many, many, many [[complex]] [[interactions]] that must all work perfectly in order for a [[cell]] to live - you would [[agree]] that [[maintenance]] of life is a [[miracle]], and that perhaps the greatest miracle of all is that any of us ever lived, continues to live. Think about that, and then you will see that the [[miracle]], so called, of [[healing]] is a smaller feat by far than the establishment and [[maintenance]] on this or any other [[planet]]. [[The Father]] in his [[love]] has brought life into each of you and [[bestowed]] for all the [[generations]] of man this [[beautiful]] [[planet]] with all its [[resources]], and its [[sun]], and [[stars]], its [[atmosphere]], its [[climate]] - everything is here that man requires to live in [[light and life]] - even today. If that were the choice of all [[mankind]] it would happen fairly quickly. But such is not the case. And therefore there will be a period of work and [[struggle]] ahead, during which time mankind will improve upon present levels of [[learning]] and [[technology]] and will slowly but surely learn to make best use of this perfect [[cradle]] for His [[race]] in which no detail has been overlooked.

The principles of good health and healing of self and others that you learn on Urantia will be implemented at later stages of your ascension career, for as long as you exist in any sort of material form there will be dysfunctions, disease if you will, that will at times require remedy in order for you to function optimally in your struggle to meet your personal goals and fulfil your individual missions. Only when you reach the point at which you are of the spirit wholly will you not be troubled by disease further, unless you make most unfortunate choices as did Caligastia and his now perished followers. For the Father in His love will always allow you the free choice. You always will be able to choose His way or not. And even now, here on Urantia, you will find that as you sincerely pledge yourself to serve the Father in all that you do your personal health will benefit. You may say, but is not faith healing a miracle? My answer to that is that life, itself, is a miracle. All of the workings of life are miracles. If you only knew what is involved in the function of even one small cell - the many, many, many complex interactions that must all work perfectly in order for a cell to live - you would agree that maintenance of life is a miracle, and that perhaps the greatest miracle of all is that any of us ever lived, continues to live. Think about that, and then you will see that the miracle, so called, of healing is a smaller feat by far than the establishment and maintenance on this or any other planet. The Father in his love has brought life into each of you and bestowed for all the generations of man this beautiful planet with all its resources, and its sun, and stars, its atmosphere, its climate - everything is here that man requires to live in light and life - even today. If that were the choice of all mankind it would happen fairly quickly. But such is not the case. And therefore there will be a period of work and struggle ahead, during which time mankind will improve upon present levels of learning and technology and will slowly but surely learn to make best use of this perfect cradle for His race in which no detail has been overlooked.

Do not let [[anger]], [[pride]], and [[fear]] - do not let these things trouble you, for they cause your [[body]] to [[function]] at less than its best. Be guided by the [[love]] of [[the Father]], the [[goodness]] and [[beauty]] of His [[creation]], the [[truth]] which is all around you. Have [[faith]] that your loving Father would never ever place you in circumstances that would oppress you without hope of [[escape]] that would enslave you, that would cause you [[pain]] and suffering with no hope of improvement. Your [[free will]] is very, very [[powerful]] when you put it to the [[service]] of [[the Father]]. If you would be healthy, do this now and you will be pleasantly [[surprised]] at the results. I wish to convey to all of you present today the [[love]] of [[the Father]] and all of His servants including myself, who [[humbly]] seek to assist in [[this mission]] on [[Urantia]]. There are many here today observing, and comment has been made that the [[individual]] members of this group are very adept [[students]] and are working hard. We thank you for your [[faith]] and [[service]]. This is the end of this lesson. I will take questions now.

Do not let anger, pride, and fear - do not let these things trouble you, for they cause your body to function at less than its best. Be guided by the love of the Father, the goodness and beauty of His creation, the truth which is all around you. Have faith that your loving Father would never ever place you in circumstances that would oppress you without hope of escape that would enslave you, that would cause you pain and suffering with no hope of improvement. Your free will is very, very powerful when you put it to the service of the Father. If you would be healthy, do this now and you will be pleasantly surprised at the results. I wish to convey to all of you present today the love of the Father and all of His servants including myself, who humbly seek to assist in this mission on Urantia. There are many here today observing, and comment has been made that the individual members of this group are very adept students and are working hard. We thank you for your faith and service. This is the end of this lesson. I will take questions now.

Q: Thank you for a very informative and [[inspirational]] lesson on [[health]]. I didn't think that you could speak on [[health]] and [[inspire]] me, but you have. Was the upstepping of human [[health]] that you referred to early in your lesson; was that from the [[Planetary Prince]]'s [[66:5 Organization of the One Hundred|one hundred]] ascendant mortals that he brought with him to [[Dalamatia]]? Was that the time you were referring to?

Q: Thank you for a very informative and inspirational lesson on health. I didn't think that you could speak on health and inspire me, but you have. Was the upstepping of human health that you referred to early in your lesson; was that from the Planetary Prince's one hundred ascendant mortals that he brought with him to Dalmatia? Was that the time you were referring to?

A: Yes, that is correct, (S). At that time - as on all [[planets]] that have reached that particular [[point]] in readiness - the [[purpose]] was to supplement the [[physical]] [[environment]] with the [[knowledge]] [[necessary]] to make optimal use of the [[environment]] so that [[life and light]] could be [[achieved]] in a timely manner.

A: Yes, that is correct, (S). At that time - as on all planets that have reached that particular point in readiness - the purpose was to supplement the physical environment with the knowledge necessary to make optimal use of the environment so that life and light could be achieved in a timely manner.

Q: On that particular occasion the [[66:4 Early Days of the One Hundred|Caligastia one hundred]] was composed of one hundred [[ascendant mortals]] who came with him plus the one hundred humans that had been selected for the [[purpose]] of merging their [[life plasm]] to make them [[visible]]. Is this contemplated in this [[Teaching Mission]] - to have the [[ascendant mortals]] to become - in part - [[physical]]? Or have we advanced far enough that we don't need that [[stage]]?

Q: On that particular occasion the Caligastia one hundred was composed of one hundred ascendant mortals who came with him plus the one hundred humans that had been selected for the purpose of merging their life plasm to make them visible. Is this contemplated in this teaching mission - to have the ascendant mortals to become - in part - physical? Or have we advanced far enough that we don't need that stage?

A: One moment please. My [[information]] is that at this time there is no plan to repeat that step, but if it should prove to be [[necessary]] at a later time then it may be implemented.

A: One moment please. My information is that at this time there is no plan to repeat that step, but if it should prove to be necessary at a later time then it may be implemented.

Q: Then the persons that [[volunteer]] their [[life plasm]] could very well be members of the [[TeaM|teachings groups]], of the students over the world? Is that correct?

Q: Then the persons that volunteer their life plasma could very well be members of the teachings groups, of the students over the world? Is that correct?

A: If that were to occur. However, there is presently no such [[plan]] and it would be a very irregular [[event]] if it were to occur. To do such things is not simply a matter of [[administrative]] decision. There are many other [[factors]] involved which are quite [[complex]]. The reason such steps occur when they do on a given [[planet]] has to do with certain physical [[energy]] [[considerations]] that are beyond my [[understanding]], but it seems that after much time has passed the physical considerations on a particular planet are far less conducive to implementing such [[events]]. Do you understand?

Q: Yes, I [[understand]] quite well. Is there a [[healing]] mission in connection with the [[Teaching Mission]]?

 

Q: Yes, I understand quite well. Is there a healing mission in connection with the teaching mission?

A: Yes. That is why this lesson was offered.

A: Yes. That is why this lesson was offered.

Q: (S) seems to be a conduit for healing, special gifts. (S2) and (S3) apparently have been given additional gifts. Are there others that can develop or have been given this capacity?

Q: (S) seems to be a conduit for [[healing]], special [[gifts]]. (S2) and (S3) apparently have been given additional gifts. Are there others that can [[develop]] or have been given this capacity?

A: Yes. One has only to step forward and the gifts - as you say - are there.

A: Yes. One has only to step forward and the gifts - as you say - are there.

Q: And as I understand it, they are not healers, but they are conduits for celestial healing. Is that correct?

Q: And as I [[understand]] it, they are not healers, but they are conduits for [[celestial]] [[healing]]. Is that correct?

A: Yes. There is nothing in any human that makes them higher in the eyes of the Father than any other. Such volunteers for service are not to be exalted or worshiped, and it would be unfortunate if they were to become a priesthood, as has happened on this planet in past times. That would not be in the spirit of this mission.

A: Yes. There is nothing in any [[human]] that makes them higher in the eyes of [[the Father]] than any other. Such [[volunteers]] for [[service]] are not to be exalted or [[worshiped]], and it would be unfortunate if they were to become a [[priesthood]], as has happened on [[this planet]] in past times. That would not be in the spirit of [[this mission]].

Q: Rayson, since the ascendant mortals who provided the Prince's staff were at a very early time on this planet, were all of those from other planets?

Q: Rayson, since the [[ascendant mortals]] who provided [[the Prince]]'s staff were at a very early time on [[this planet]], were all of those from other planets?

A: One minute, please. Some, but not all. (Thank you.) They were selected on the basis of individual characteristics so that each of the members would have a unique complement of abilities that had been decided would be extremely beneficial. Others could have participated, but the judgment was that the ones selected were optimal for use. Does that answer?

A: One minute, please. Some, but not all. (Thank you.) They were selected on the basis of individual characteristics so that each of the members would have a [[unique]] [[complement]] of abilities that had been [[decided]] would be extremely beneficial. Others could have [[participated]], but the [[judgment]] was that the ones selected were optimal for use. Does that answer?

S: Yes. It just increases our wonder at Father's planning. (05/22/93) [See entry of this date under DEFAULT.]

S: Yes. It just increases our [[wonder]] at Father's [[planning]]. (05/22/93) [See entry of this date under DEFAULT.]

I just want to ask you a couple of questions about healing. I'm working with a man, J.. M.. as you know. I want to ask you, what will be the results of the healing that J.. M.. receives? This is the one thing in his life so far at the age of eighty that he has any confidence in. I'm wondering if he has the assistance of Physical Controllers here, and I imagine Life Carriers. What will be the result? Will he be cured of Parkinson's? Or will it be halted? Or what is going to happen?

I just want to ask you a couple of questions about [[healing]]. I'm working with a man, J.. M.. as you know. I want to ask you, what will be the results of the [[healing]] that J.. M.. receives? This is the one thing in his life so far at the age of eighty that he has any [[confidence]] in. I'm wondering if he has the assistance of [[Physical Controllers]] here, and I imagine [[Life Carriers]]. What will be the result? Will he be cured of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parkinson%27s_disease Parkinson]'s? Or will it be halted? Or what is going to happen?

A: One moment. Yes. And (S) I am constrained in my answer. Much, very much, regarding the outcome, of course, depends on the patient. He is advanced in years. He has already benefitted greatly from his interaction in this regard, although this may not be readily apparent. His process is of long-standing nature, and may not completely remit. But that is no reason to cease your efforts as long as you and he desire to continue. I cannot comment further, I am sorry, but we are forbidden to give concrete future projections.

A: One moment. Yes. And (S) I am constrained in my answer. Much, very much, regarding the outcome, of course, depends on the patient. He is advanced in years. He has already benefitted greatly from his [[interaction]] in this regard, although this may not be readily apparent. His [[process]] is of long-standing nature, and may not completely remit. But that is no reason to cease your [[efforts]] as long as you and he [[desire]] to continue. I cannot comment further, I am sorry, but we are forbidden to give concrete [[future]] [[projections]].

Q: Rayson, could I ask you a question about this from a little bit different angle. Is some of his healing spiritual? In other words, is his spirit being healed as much - not as much - along with his body? Is that why he places so much faith in this? Is his developing faith partly his spiritual growth?

Q: Rayson, could I ask you a question about this from a little bit different [[angle]]. Is some of his [[healing]] spiritual? In other [[words]], is his spirit being healed as much - not as much - along with his [[body]]? Is that why he places so much [[faith]] in this? Is his developing faith partly his [[spiritual growth]]?

A: Yes, very much. That is absolutely true. (Thank you.) And that is why he feels better - at least part of why. However, it is entirely possible that even if Melchizedek were to directly place hands on this man, the cure sought would not be achieved, because of many factors. At advanced material age there are necessarily deteriorations in function of various tissues and cells. It is regrettable that this should interfere with his function and comfort and thinking ability. However, although it is likely that there will be great strides forward in extending life spans and improving functional abilities in senescence, the dysfunction that occur at advanced age are best remedied at much earlier age in a given individual. This would be a matter of far more gravity were it not true that one necessarily passes from the material phase on. No mortal being is anxious to experience mortal death, for the animal urge to live is very, very strong. The deterioration in function that occurs in old age is a harbinger of material death, and therefore strikes at the core of being of all mortals. But as your faith grows and your spirit prospers, this will become of less concern and will engender increasingly less fear as is happening with your patient.

A: Yes, very much. That is absolutely true. (Thank you.) And that is why he feels better - at least part of why. However, it is entirely possible that even if [[Melchizedek]] were to directly place hands on this man, the cure sought would not be [[achieved]], because of many [[factors]]. At advanced [[material]] age there are necessarily deteriorations in [[function]] of various tissues and [[cells]]. It is regrettable that this should [[interfere]] with his [[function]] and [[comfort]] and [[thinking]] ability. However, although it is likely that there will be great strides forward in [[extending life spans]] and improving functional abilities in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Senescence senescence], the dysfunction that occur at advanced age are best remedied at much earlier age in a given [[individual]]. This would be a matter of far more [[gravity]] were it not true that one necessarily passes from the [[material]] phase on. No mortal being is [[anxious]] to experience mortal [[death]], for the animal [[urge]] to live is very, very [[strong]]. The deterioration in [[function]] that occurs in old age is a harbinger of [[material]] [[death]], and therefore strikes at the core of [[being]] of all [[mortals]]. But as your [[faith]] grows and your spirit prospers, this will become of less concern and will engender increasingly less [[fear]] as is happening with your patient.

Q: Rayson, I appreciate everything you've said. I know you can't talk about the future, but at this point in time, has he benefitted physically to any degree in his healing?

Q: Rayson, I appreciate everything you've said. I know you can't talk about the [[future]], but at this point in time, has he benefitted [[physically]] to any [[degree]] in his [[healing]]?

A: Yes, most certainly he has.

A: Yes, most certainly he has.

Q: And specifically, physically, not just psychological tied in with physical?

Q: And specifically, physically, not just [[psychological]] tied in with [[physical]]?

 

A: There is no separation.

Q: Okay, would you say the [[physical]] benefit has been from the [[hope]], psychological hope and [[comfort]] that he gets from the [[healing]], other than the [[cellular]] change of some kind?

Q: Okay, would you say the physical benefit has been from the hope, psychological hope and comfort that he gets from the healing, other than the cellular change of some kind?

A: [[Hope]] nourishes the spirit. The spirit nourishes the [[body]]. Actual physical [[changes]] occur when the spirit cries for - I should say that is true, but in this particular case, when the spirit takes a leap forward, there is [[physical]] benefit. Most definitely. Even at the moment of [[death]], there is physical benefit from [[spirit growth]].

A: Hope nourishes the spirit. The spirit nourishes the body. Actual physical changes occur when the spirit cries for - I should say that is true, but in this particular case, when the spirit takes a leap forward, there is physical benefit. Most definitely. Even at the moment of death, there is physical benefit from spirit growth.

Q: His [[companion]], J.., asked what [[manifestation]] would she be seeing of the [[healing]]? She is more, I think, speaking for herself. I asked him to keep a [[journal]], and he says he has been keeping a journal, so in my own [[mind]] I think the answer is probably more within himself than for you or I to say. She was wondering if he would walk better, or talk better, or something along that line. Do you have an answer for anything like that?

Q: His companion, J.., asked what manifestation would she be seeing of the healing? She is more, I think, speaking for herself. I asked him to keep a journal, and he says he has been keeping a journal, so in my own mind I think the answer is probably more within himself than for you or I to say. She was wondering if he would walk better, or talk better, or something along that line. Do you have an answer for anything like that?

A: Yes. The most obvious benefit of the sort of [[healing]] that you are [[engaging]] in is a sense of [[peace]]. This is [[translated]] physically into improved [[function]] of nerves, muscles, the liver, digestion, [[strength]] of muscles, [[clarity]] of [[thought]], improved enjoyment of eating, improved restfulness after [[sleep]]. Those may seem to be [[vague]] [[parameters]], yet when added together they total up to a [[profound]] improvement in life [[experience]]. It would be an error to draw the [[conclusion]] that because he is not completely relieved of his disabilities that therefore no [[healing]] has occurred.

A: Yes. The most obvious benefit of the sort of healing that you are engaging in is a sense of peace. This is translated physically into improved function of nerves, muscles, the liver, digestion, strength of muscles, clarity of thought, improved enjoyment of eating, improved restfulness after sleep. Those may seem to be vague parameters, yet when added together they total up to a profound improvement in life experience. It would be an error to draw the conclusion that because he is not completely relieved of his disabilities that therefore no healing has occurred.

Q: Rayson, do you think it would be beneficial for (S) to speak with J.. about his [[expectations]]? Or better just left [[alone]]? And continue on a healing-by-healing basis. If he wants another healing then he can have it.

Q: Rayson, do you think it would be beneficial for (S) to speak with J.. about his expectations? Or better just left alone? And continue on a healing-by-healing basis. If he wants another healing then he can have it.

A: Yes, that is a good question. One moment. It would be most beneficial to allow him to request this [[healing]]. If [[doubt]] is expressed then one may offer to let a period pass without a session in order to [[compare]] his general sense of feeling during the non-interactive period. Does that answer?

A: Yes, that is a good question. One moment. It would be most beneficial to allow him to request this healing. If doubt is expressed then one may offer to let a period pass without a session in order to compare his general sense of feeling during the non-interactive period. Does that answer?

Q: Yes, that answers. Is there anything I should be doing differently than what I'm doing in these [[healing]] sessions - about 20 minutes? I'm [[quiet]]. I'm opening myself up to anything that's happening. Is there something I should be doing differently?

Q: Yes, that answers. Is there anything I should be doing differently than what I'm doing in these healing sessions - about 20 minutes? I'm quiet. I'm opening myself up to anything that's happening. Is there something I should be doing differently?

A: No, you are doing quite well. (Thank you.) You have [[achieved]] much. It is most unfortunate that [[Urantia]] [[mortals]] refuse to acknowledge the very real [[miracles]] that abound everywhere on [[this planet]] and instead seek material [[events]] that are not really that relevant as signs from [[God]], reverting back to [[Superstition|old pseudo religious practices]]. (06/26/93)

===HEARLTH AND HEALING===

===HEARLTH AND HEALING===