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==Session==

===Opening===

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Opening prayer and unison prayer: [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prayer_of_Saint_Francis Prayer of St. Francis]

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Opening prayer and unison prayer: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prayer_of_Saint_Francis Prayer of St. Francis]

Daniel: "Good afternoon my [[friends]]. I am Daniel, your [[teacher]]. It is [[good]] that you can come [[together]] and you can be lighthearted as well as serious. It is [[humor]] in its highest form when you can see the incongruities, the aspect of the humor as something that stems from your own personal [[experience]]. I enjoyed this piece you played this evening. It, indeed, shows much [[truth]] in the way many of you [[feel]]. It, indeed, is easy to say, 'I don't [[believe]]'. It is indeed easier to say, 'I don't believe' than it is to not [[doubt]], to allow the [[thought]] that you are receiving to come through. Those of you who are now [[experiencing]] your [[teachers]] can readily identify with this 'Noah' in this tape! Indeed, many of you have said, 'Oh yeah! Who are you, really?' Indeed, many of you will [[question]], and in time and over time as you continue to lay open your [[heart]] to be willing and have [[faith]], you will lay aside those doubts and be [[accepting]].

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Fill your [[responsibility]] in being those bricklayers who must form, mold, and set the [[foundation]] for the times to come. Those of you who have been open to [[change]] are the ones that, indeed, will begin to see it come about slowly in your lifetime. You can readily see it in your [[personal]] lives. If it has so changed your personal lives, can you not see the ramifications of it on a global [[scale]] when more and more begin to [[realize]] they are part of much more than mere [[existence]] on an ill fated planet, torn with much [[disappointment]], much [[fear]], much [[pain]]? Despite much disharmony, those who remain open will, indeed, help to bring about this global [[change]]. Those who are willing will be the workers for [[the Kingdom]] to become much more of a [[reality]] in the lives of more and more Urantians. You, the believers, know [[the Kingdom]] and are feeling it internally and are bringing forth more [[hope]], more love, more willingness to serve, and more willingness to be [[teachers]] and helpers of your [[brothers and sisters]]. You have been working to build your [[foundations]]. All across [[this planet]] are there people, as yourselves, who are in this same framework. Individually they are [[strengthening]] themselves. [[Collectively]], you will all help to bring about the change [[necessary]] for a personal experience with [[the Father]].

===='''''[[Competition]]''''', '''''[[Cooperation]]'''''====

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Again, let me state how jubilant it makes us [[feel]] on this side when we can [[witness]] your [[humor]], and see that even though you take the coming of [[teachers]] as serious, you are able to laugh and realize that even through your [[doubts]], through [[laughter]] you can set some doubting aside; that it helps to release much. And so on this as you call, '[~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_bowl#Television_coverage_and_ratings Super Bowl Sunday]', let me say that I am pleased that you chose to be in a much higher level 'Super Bowl' than is being [[witnessed]] by the many around the country.([[laughter]]) Indeed, you are part of a stupendous and super [[organization]] that will be uplifting; and not be so [[competitive]] as is seen by this event on [[your planet]] today. As the planet moves into greater [[enlightenment]], competitiveness will be replaced with [[cooperativeness]].

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Again, let me state how jubilant it makes us [[feel]] on this side when we can [[witness]] your [[humor]], and see that even though you take the coming of [[teachers]] as serious, you are able to laugh and realize that even through your [[doubts]], through [[laughter]] you can set some doubting aside; that it helps to release much. And so on this as you call, '[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_bowl#Television_coverage_and_ratings Super Bowl Sunday]', let me say that I am pleased that you chose to be in a much higher level 'Super Bowl' than is being [[witnessed]] by the many around the country.([[laughter]]) Indeed, you are part of a stupendous and super [[organization]] that will be uplifting; and not be so [[competitive]] as is seen by this event on [[your planet]] today. As the planet moves into greater [[enlightenment]], competitiveness will be replaced with [[cooperativeness]].

And while many view this [[game]] for [[recreation]], often it is mingled with much more than the mere coming together of [[friends]] to play a game. It has much more significance [[economically]] than is [[necessary]]. While it is [[good]] that you know how to [[play]], while it is good that you do engage in play, play should be that which is for the greater good of your own personal [[feelings]] as well of those with whom you play. Individually working to break or come to greater heights in [[skill]] is one way that you will enjoy play. If you can walk an extra mile, if you can play a better game of tennis, if you can do those things which bring you [[personal]] gain and upliftment, you are enjoying [[recreation]] and play. Play that becomes so [[competitive]] that [[feelings]], [[emotions]], and [[relationships]] are in [[jeopardy]] is to be really scrutinized by yourselves! [[Cooperative]] ventures are a must in a world that is to remain whole.

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I did not mean to get off on such a side [[tangent]]; however, let us look at the [[aspects]] of [[recreation]] this day, which so many consider to be the heights of recreation. How much more you would get out of your [[play]] when you are personally involved! One of the areas that we [[[the teachers]]] would like to see [[develop]] on this [[plane]] is for there to be less [[competition]] that endangers the physical [[body]], less competition that endangers the [[social]] [[relationships]], less competition that endangers the [[spiritual growth]] of the [[individual]], less competition that endangers the whole aspect of the [[being]] of the person. The [[individual]] quest for excellence is much grander than being able to inflict any hardship on another during [[play]]. [[Cooperative]] team sports where there is not the [[stigma]] of the 'having to win' helps one [[develop]] a cooperation among team mates. By learning to [[share]], learning to get along, learning to make [[decisions]] as a whole, rather than [[individually]], would also be a way for team sports to be played. In recreating one must remember that true recreation frees and [[liberates]] [[mind]], [[body]], and [[spirit]]. If any one of these is hampered, then the true and underlying [[value]] that can be derived from [[recreation]] is not gained.

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I would [[agree]] that Christ [[Michael]], if He were on this [[plane]], would indeed enjoy your [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cross_country_skiing cross country skiing], as you mentioned. And so would I if I were able to. I have been with [[individuals]] as they have done this, and it is a recreation that certainly does uplift in many areas. And so I would ask you this week to look at the areas in which you [[relax]], the areas in which you [[play]], and [[think]] about the wholeness and the [[value]] you do derive from your play.

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I would [[agree]] that Christ [[Michael]], if He were on this [[plane]], would indeed enjoy your [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cross_country_skiing cross country skiing], as you mentioned. And so would I if I were able to. I have been with [[individuals]] as they have done this, and it is a recreation that certainly does uplift in many areas. And so I would ask you this week to look at the areas in which you [[relax]], the areas in which you [[play]], and [[think]] about the wholeness and the [[value]] you do derive from your play.

The lesson we had previously planned for this evening will be delayed for a time. The setting that was put forth earlier, indeed, helped bring into [[play]] a [[focalization]] for us to come to you today, to speak upon. And so during this week think about play, the [[necessity]] of it. For in being able to play and [[relax]], one is able to release much [[tension]], much [[frustration]], and [[anxiety]] that may build up within the [[individual]]. Play serves this [[purpose]]. When recreation is the opposite, where the person must build up tension, must build up [[anger]], must build up anxiety and be ready to release..is this real [[play]]? In the eyes of the [[Reversion Directors]] it is not. Real play should be [[satisfying]], should be uplifting for all, should be that which is [[growth]] promoting. And so this week I ask you to take a break, if possible, from the [[duties]] of life and enjoy some reversion. Think about [[play]] and the aspect of wholeness, [[goodness]], and the rejuvenating [[effect]] it can have on your being. And now I will [[accept]] a few [[questions]]."

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V1: "Thank you very much."

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B1: Daniel, I'm really pleased to hear you comment on [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cross_country_skiing cross country skiing] because today as we were out there in this absolutely marvelous snow in the gorgeous warm sunshine, we were there by ourselves, except for some other [[young man]] we didn't know..."

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B1: Daniel, I'm really pleased to hear you comment on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cross_country_skiing cross country skiing] because today as we were out there in this absolutely marvelous snow in the gorgeous warm sunshine, we were there by ourselves, except for some other [[young man]] we didn't know..."

Daniel:(interrupting) "You were not there by yourselves!"

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The [[schools]] will be manyfold, will provide you with [[guidance]] to help you in your own [[growth]] and provide you with [[knowledge]] and [[skills]] in helping to present [[the Kingdom]] to your fellow [[brothers and sisters]]. There will be more [[information]] available to you as we draw closer to the [[time]] when these schools will be a [[reality]] here. Hold in [[good]] [[faith]] and project and [[believe]] that you will be involved. For it is through your belief that these things can truly come about! Has this helped in any way?"

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B6: "Yes, thank you. And thank you for substantiating my [[prejudices]] around '[~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_bowl#Television_coverage_and_ratings Super Bowl Sunday]'."(laughter, including Daniel)

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B6: "Yes, thank you. And thank you for substantiating my [[prejudices]] around '[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_bowl#Television_coverage_and_ratings Super Bowl Sunday]'."(laughter, including Daniel)

Daniel: "You're welcome."

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M4: "Hi, Daniel. This is M4. You know that I am not very good at this but I'll try anyway. I have been trying to work at work, with trying to follow Christ [[Michael]]'s teaching, (I don't know why I start to [[cry]]!) and you don't [[judge]] people. But as a supervisor over people I am having a time taking the [[person]] apart from the job and not [[feel]] like I am judging the person when I am trying to judge how well they are doing in a job. And I am having a real hard time dealing with it from a [[spiritual]] [[standpoint]], because I feel like I am putting it toward the person instead of the job. Can you offer any suggestions?"

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Daniel: "This is a [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catch-22#Explanation_of_the_novel.27s_title catch 22] for many. Whenever you are in a [[supervisory]] [[position]] it is [[difficult]] to be an evaluator and to be nonjudgmental regarding the [[person]], but only their [[performance]]. And the aspect you must remember is that as a person one must always [[respect]] your fellow [[brothers and sisters]] as a sojourner on [[this planet]] as you are, as one who has the [[Father Fragment]] within their being, as do you. And that, indeed, even though this person is [[difficult]], is hard to deal with, what goes on in their [[personal]] [[development]] is unbeknownst to you. If you can get over to this aspect that you [[value]] the person for who they are, you [[love]] them in that regard, then [[understand]] that, yes, because of human [[tendencies]] it is very difficult to love each [[personality]] characteristic as you would others. My [[words]] to you are to pray, as you have been, that you can be that open [[channel]], that you can see this person for the [[good]] that they do, and yet be able to be the [[supervisor]] and deal with them on the level [[necessary]] for the completion of their [[work]]. When you are [[evaluating]] them on the work principles, often it is very difficult not to bring in the personal aspects, for often part of their work principles, their work [[habits]], the way they perform their job is very tied in with the person that you are trying not to [[judge]]. If you can realize that often part of [[being]] a supervisor is having to evaluate even personal characteristics, and if personal characteristics [[interfere]] with job performance, then you as a supervisor are called upon to bring this to this [[person]]'s [[attention]].

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Daniel: "This is a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catch-22#Explanation_of_the_novel.27s_title catch 22] for many. Whenever you are in a [[supervisory]] [[position]] it is [[difficult]] to be an evaluator and to be nonjudgmental regarding the [[person]], but only their [[performance]]. And the aspect you must remember is that as a person one must always [[respect]] your fellow [[brothers and sisters]] as a sojourner on [[this planet]] as you are, as one who has the [[Father Fragment]] within their being, as do you. And that, indeed, even though this person is [[difficult]], is hard to deal with, what goes on in their [[personal]] [[development]] is unbeknownst to you. If you can get over to this aspect that you [[value]] the person for who they are, you [[love]] them in that regard, then [[understand]] that, yes, because of human [[tendencies]] it is very difficult to love each [[personality]] characteristic as you would others. My [[words]] to you are to pray, as you have been, that you can be that open [[channel]], that you can see this person for the [[good]] that they do, and yet be able to be the [[supervisor]] and deal with them on the level [[necessary]] for the completion of their [[work]]. When you are [[evaluating]] them on the work principles, often it is very difficult not to bring in the personal aspects, for often part of their work principles, their work [[habits]], the way they perform their job is very tied in with the person that you are trying not to [[judge]]. If you can realize that often part of [[being]] a supervisor is having to evaluate even personal characteristics, and if personal characteristics [[interfere]] with job performance, then you as a supervisor are called upon to bring this to this [[person]]'s [[attention]].

M4, you are very [[conscientious]], very open and very [[sensitive]] to ever wanting to [[hurt]] another person's [[feelings]]. You would rather be hurt yourself than to think you could hurt someone else. And often this [[interferes]] with being a [[supervisor]], does it not? And so daily pray to [[the Father]] to help you to be like the [[parent]], knowing when, where, and how to draw the line between what is [[good]] for the child and what isn't, what is good for the office and what isn't. And through your [[prayers]], through your willingness to [[grow]], you will begin to feel more [[confident]] in the supervisory capacity. And you will be able to [[evaluate]] on a less [[personal]] basis, that is, you, yourself, will not personalize it as much. And this will relieve you of much [[stress]]. Your framework from which you are now operating is one which is lighted through [[goodness]]. You are wanting very much to follow His will and because of this you will be led in doing so. Continue with your [[prayers]], continue to realize that you cannot personally be held [[responsible]] or personally take on the [[hurts]] you are [[feeling]], because you must evaluate and often in this [[evaluation]] you feel that personal [[judgment]] is coming in. Again, pray that always as a supervisor you are able to [[separate]] the [[person]] from his [[performance]]. You are striving in that [[direction]] and it will become easier as you become more [[confident]]. Has this helped in any measure?"

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M4: "I think so. I'll just keep trying. Sometimes I just feel like I am [[judging]] them according to what I would do or [[feel]] like I should do and I'm not sure whether they are beyond, below, above, around, whatever. And I [[hesitate]] to try to put my [[ideals]] on them, yet it is hard to [[evaluate]] them if you don't. Well, again, it is a [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catch-22#Explanation_of_the_novel.27s_title catch 22]."

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M4: "I think so. I'll just keep trying. Sometimes I just feel like I am [[judging]] them according to what I would do or [[feel]] like I should do and I'm not sure whether they are beyond, below, above, around, whatever. And I [[hesitate]] to try to put my [[ideals]] on them, yet it is hard to [[evaluate]] them if you don't. Well, again, it is a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catch-22#Explanation_of_the_novel.27s_title catch 22]."

Daniel: "Yes, and many of you will [[feel]] this during certain times in your life. The answers to all of these kinds of [[questions]], of course, are not always easy, not always [[understood]], even as now you don't even know exactly what question to ask to help the [[problem]] because it is so [[encompassing]] with so many other [[factors]]. And the best remedy for any of this is to [[faithfully]] turn to [[the Father]], turn over to Him, and ask for [[guidance]]. And as guidance comes, be willing to follow. [[Intuitively]] you all [[learn]] this when it happens. Your lives have come down many [[paths]] through your intuitive following of [[divine]] [[guidance]]. Continue to pray, my [[friend]].

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