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===Lesson===
===Lesson===
There is a purpose that brings us here to guide you. This purpose is to bring you to understanding and deepen meanings in your life. There is a reason that we do this in two ways. First is to present what you would call a lesson in understanding, so that, perhaps, this can bring you some enlightenment on a newer level or to enhance the meanings and values that you have gotten in your life. The second way in which we come to you is to allow you to inquire about personal problems or confusion so that perhaps we may offer some enlightenment in this regard as well. Do not fear to ask questions for they are welcome. You cannot ask too many, although time requirements sometimes limit. If you ever have questions on the lessons or any follow-ups that would further help you to clarify, then feel free; for the reason I am here is simple. I am here to develop an understanding relation-ship with you as regards to your quest for the Father. As He helps to facilitate my contact with you, I can only hope that I can facilitate your contact with Him. And this can only come through understanding. Your questions cannot be improper. Your inquisitiveness is admired. And an understanding friendship is what I seek.
===='''''[[Inquiry]]'''''====
There is a [[purpose]] that brings us here to [[guide]] you. This purpose is to bring you to [[understanding]] and deepen [[meanings]] in your life. There is a reason that we do this in two ways. First is to present what you would call a lesson in [[understanding]], so that, perhaps, this can bring you some [[enlightenment]] on a newer level or to enhance the [[meanings]] and [[values]] that you have gotten in your life. The second way in which we come to you is to allow you to [[inquire]] about personal [[problems]] or [[confusion]] so that perhaps we may offer some [[enlightenment]] in this regard as well. Do not [[fear]] to ask questions for they are welcome. You cannot ask too many, although time requirements sometimes [[limit]]. If you ever have [[questions]] on the lessons or any follow-ups that would further help you to [[clarify]], then feel [[free]]; for the reason I am here is [[simple]]. I am here to develop an understanding [[relationship]] with you as regards to your quest for [[the Father]]. As He helps to [[facilitate]] my contact with you, I can only [[hope]] that I can facilitate your contact with Him. And this can only come through [[understanding]]. Your questions cannot be improper. Your inquisitiveness is admired. And an understanding [[friendship]] is what I seek.
===Dialogue===
===Dialogue===
Hello, I am Elyon, your guide to understanding. And I would accept a few questions. Please try to limit them to simple answers today. (The TR had a cold and a raspy voice.)
Hello, I am Elyon, your guide to [[understanding]]. And I would [[accept]] a few [[questions]]. Please try to [[limit]] them to [[simple]] answers today. (The [[TR]] had a cold and a raspy [[voice]].)
Thanks for being back again with us, Elyon.
Thanks for being back again with us, Elyon.
Elyon: You are welcome.
Elyon: You are welcome.
===='''''[[Communication]]''''', '''''[[Dissemination]]'''''====
I was [[reflecting]] on your last talk with us about spreading a [[positive]] [[message]] that we sometimes do that in a [[negative]] way. Can you point out how I might be doing that? If we do that, it is usually inadvertent. If it is something that I tend to do, I would like to break the [[habit]].
Elyon: To [[clarify]], first you must [[understand]] that this was not in regards to any one person, or necessarily to you here. As a [[cautionary]] [[statement]], this was made to point out the ways that one could take what they see as a [[positive]] thing, for [[example]] the search for [[the Father]]'s will, and then in trying to bring others to [[understanding]], could possibly alienate them or set (them) back. As an example, I would take a [[preacher]] who has a clear concept of [[God]] and understands for himself what his [[relationship]] is, yet in presenting these concepts to others, he would talk about punishment or bad things happening if they weren't to see things the way that he did. While obviously this [[preacher]] wants people to [[understand]] what he understands, but his [[attitudes]] that he took did such as to [[scare]] people away, making it thus impossible for them to see things as he did. This is the [[focus]] on a [[negative]] [[message]] to create a [[positive]] result, which cannot hap-pen. The second way you can create a [[negative]] impact is to speak differently with [[actions]] than with [[words]], to talk about things in one [[light]] and to live a different way. It is important as [[believers]] in Christ and [[the Father]] to [[understand]] that the way you live is just as important as the [[message]] you attempt to spread with your [[words]]. Does this [[clarify]] for you?
Elyon: To clarify, first you must understand that this was not in regards to any one person, or necessarily to you here. As a cautionary statement, this was made to point out the ways that one could take what they see as a positive thing, for example the search for the Father's will, and then in trying to bring others to understanding, could possibly alienate them or set (them) back. As an example, I would take a preacher who has a clear concept of God and understands for himself what his relationship is, yet in presenting these concepts to others, he would talk about punishment or bad things happening if they weren't to see things the way that he did. While obviously this preacher wants people to understand what he understands, but his attitudes that he took did such as to scare people away, making it thus impossible for them to see things as he did. This is the focus on a negative message to create a positive result, which cannot hap-pen. The second way you can create a negative impact is to speak differently with actions than with words, to talk about things in one light and to live a different way. It is important as believers in Christ and the Father to understand that the way you live is just as important as the message you attempt to spread with your words. Does this clarify for you?
Yes, thank you.
Yes, thank you.
Elyon: You are welcome.
Elyon: You are welcome.
Elyon, I would just like to take this opportunity to express my heart-felt gratitude to you specifically and to all those involved in the teaching mission for your time and your energy involved in coming to groups like this one and the significant impact that I think it has. I personally feel very privileged to be among those to hear your messages and your lessons. I just wanted to express that appreciation and thanks. I'm sure everyone in the group feels that we all appreciate your time and your effort in helping us in our struggle towards the Father. Thank you very much.
Elyon, I would just like to take this [[opportunity]] to [[express]] my [[heart]]-felt [[gratitude]] to you specifically and to all those involved in the [[Teaching Mission]] for your time and your [[energy]] involved in coming to groups like this one and the significant [[impact]] that I [[think]] it has. I personally feel very [[privileged]] to be among those to hear your [[messages]] and your lessons. I just wanted to express that [[appreciation]] and thanks. I'm sure everyone in the [[group]] feels that we all appreciate your time and your [[effort]] in helping us in our [[struggle]] towards [[the Father]]. Thank you very much.
Elyon: And thank you for taking the time to articulate your feelings toward me. I try in every way possible to bring under-standing and only hope that what I attempt to bring forth does strike a chord within your lives. You are welcome.
Elyon: And thank you for taking the time to [[articulate]] your [[feelings]] toward me. I try in every way possible to bring under-standing and only [[hope]] that what I attempt to bring forth does strike a chord within your lives. You are welcome.
Would there be one more today?
Would there be one more today?
===='''''[[Materialism]]'''''====
I, too, would like to extend my [[gratitude]] to you, Elyon, for taking the [[time]] and expending the [[effort]] to come to our [[group]] and help us in our [[growth]]. In dealing with our fellows, some of those seem to be so [[focused]] in the [[material]] world and [[devote]] so much effort towards material [[development]]. It's hard to approach them with [[spiritual]] concepts, not all of them but some of them. Maybe you could address this.
Elyon: It is easy in life for people to get caught up in the [[material]] [[things]] and their [[focus]] to be shifted away from the [[spiritual]] because in [[spirituality]] we must focus on something that isn't necessarily seen, requiring some [[faith]]. But materially things can be [[secured]] and some [[achievement]] can be seen. It is important in dealing with people whose [[focus]] is on [[material]] gain and self to try to offer them a more spiritual [[perspective]], not necessarily from [[words]] alone but in making a [[gesture]] towards [[friendship]]. This may cause them to step back and to [[reevaluate]] where they are going. It is very important in your life to be as real as you can be with people. To some it is unsettling but in this world of fast-[[paced]] lives and with all the [[distractions]] and the [[different]] [[things]] that can get you caught up in this [[attitude]] of realness can be refreshing to a [[person]]'s spirit and it may help them to take themselves in a new [[direction]]. Does this answer you?
Elyon: It is easy in life for people to get caught up in the material things and their focus to be shifted away from the spiritual because in spirituality we must focus on something that isn't necessarily seen, requiring some faith. But materially things can be secured and some achievement can be seen. It is important in dealing with people whose focus is on material gain and self to try to offer them a more spiritual perspective, not necessarily from words alone but in making a gesture towards friendship. This may cause them to step back and to reevaluate where they are going. It is very important in your life to be as real as you can be with people. To some it is unsettling but in this world of fast-paced lives and with all the distractions and the different things that can get you caught up in this attitude of realness can be refreshing to a person's spirit and it may help them to take themselves in a new direction. Does this answer you?
Yes, it does. Thank you.
Yes, it does. Thank you.
Elyon: You are welcome.
Elyon: You are welcome.
===Closing===
===Closing===
I would close today by saying that you are in progression. Maybe sometimes you feel that you aren't progressing or under-standing as much as you would like to. Sometimes it can be frustrating. But in your constant attempt to be straight-forward with others as well as with yourself, and in constantly seeking to further understand the Father's will and His ways, then there is a steady progression, however undetectable it may seem at times. As a whole, the time you are taking to spend with your Father in communion is being achieved at higher and higher levels. Continue to work towards understanding and to give yourselves the time. This is my message today. Thank you. Group: Thank you.
I would close today by saying that you are in [[progression]]. Maybe sometimes you [[feel]] that you aren't progressing or [[understanding]] as much as you would like to. Sometimes it can be [[frustrating]]. But in your [[constant]] attempt to be straight-forward with others as well as with yourself, and in constantly seeking to further [[understand]] [[the Father]]'s will and His ways, then there is a steady [[progression]], however undetectable it may seem at times. As a whole, the time you are taking to spend with your Father in communion is being achieved at higher and higher levels. Continue to [[work]] towards [[understanding]] and to give yourselves the [[time]]. This is my [[message]] today. Thank you.
Group: Thank you.
[[Category: The Teaching Mission: Dialogues]]
[[Category: The Teaching Mission: Dialogues]]