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LinEL: This is correct. This is exactly what I am getting at. This is why [[talking]] with you about this cannot ever effectively [[explain]] in the same way as your living [[experience]] with the [[truth]] in relation to [[fact]] will do. I would encourage any of you who have an [[experience]] that you believe is related to this to [[share]] it with each other as a [[process]] of together [[learning]] about this distinction. Thank you for your comment, Doug.

LinEL: This is correct. This is exactly what I am getting at. This is why [[talking]] with you about this cannot ever effectively [[explain]] in the same way as your living [[experience]] with the [[truth]] in relation to [[fact]] will do. I would encourage any of you who have an [[experience]] that you believe is related to this to [[share]] it with each other as a [[process]] of together [[learning]] about this distinction. Thank you for your comment, Doug.

===='''''[[Sexuality]]'''''====

===='''''[[Homosexuality]]'''''====

Jeanette: LinEL, I have been [[thinking]] about [[social]] issues over the week and I have a number of [[questions]] I would like to ask you, and this week my question is regarding [[homosexuality]]. It has come up a lot in the news lately. [[Social]] [[acceptance]] of gays is a much [[debated]] issue. I know [[Jesus]] did not address [[social]] issues because we were to work out our own [[problems]], our own [[social]] problems. I am not asking for answers, just [[insights]]. Are [[homosexuals]] born homosexuals? Some say it is a learned [[behavior]], some a [[physiological]] [[problem]]. I know what is important is acceptance. Getting through to people's [[fears]] and [[prejudice]] is [[difficult]]. Your input please.

Jeanette: LinEL, I have been [[thinking]] about [[social]] issues over the week and I have a number of [[questions]] I would like to ask you, and this week my question is regarding [[homosexuality]]. It has come up a lot in the news lately. [[Social]] [[acceptance]] of gays is a much [[debated]] issue. I know [[Jesus]] did not address [[social]] issues because we were to work out our own [[problems]], our own [[social]] problems. I am not asking for answers, just [[insights]]. Are [[homosexuals]] born homosexuals? Some say it is a learned [[behavior]], some a [[physiological]] [[problem]]. I know what is important is acceptance. Getting through to people's [[fears]] and [[prejudice]] is [[difficult]]. Your input please.

Jeanette: Thanks. I somewhat [[understand]] your answer.

Jeanette: Thanks. I somewhat [[understand]] your answer.

===='''''[[Fact]]''''', '''''[[Truth]]'''''====

===='''''[[Fact]]''''', '''''[[Truth]]'''''====

Delores: What would be an example of [[truth]] without any [[facts]] to back it up.

Delores: What would be an example of [[truth]] without any [[facts]] to back it up.

LinEL: Greetings, little sister.  

LinEL: Greetings, little sister.  

Pamela: I brought you a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chocolate chocolate] heart. ([[Laughter]])

Pamela: I brought you a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chocolate chocolate] heart. ([[Laughter]])

LinEL: I do happen to know that this receiver appreciates chocolate. I am not quite certain - perhaps you should divide it amongst all of you and [[think]] of me. I [[appreciate]] your [[gesture]].

LinEL: I do happen to know that this receiver appreciates chocolate. I am not quite certain - perhaps you should divide it amongst all of you and [[think]] of me. I [[appreciate]] your [[gesture]].

LinEL: I think there are many present who [[understand]] this.  

LinEL: I think there are many present who [[understand]] this.  

Pamela: And to work [[cooperatively]]. I think there are lots of [[ideas]] that we have not explored as a group as far as expanding the [[time]] we meet together as much as we can. I am all for going slowly and allowing people to jump in when they feel comfortable and jump out when they don't. At least in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterloo,_Oregon Waterloo] come by anytime Fri., Sat., or Sun. 24 hours a day. It is an open invitation to [[work]] on this and to talk with you and to get that [[feedback]] as a group and to expand if any of you are wanting to branch out and really jump in deep. This is a [[sincere]] invitation and I think it could - for the [[Teaching Mission]]'s sake, it is a real serious thing for me.

Pamela: And to work [[cooperatively]]. I think there are lots of [[ideas]] that we have not explored as a group as far as expanding the [[time]] we meet together as much as we can. I am all for going slowly and allowing people to jump in when they feel comfortable and jump out when they don't. At least in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterloo,_Oregon Waterloo] come by anytime Fri., Sat., or Sun. 24 hours a day. It is an open invitation to [[work]] on this and to talk with you and to get that [[feedback]] as a group and to expand if any of you are wanting to branch out and really jump in deep. This is a [[sincere]] invitation and I think it could - for the [[Teaching Mission]]'s sake, it is a real serious thing for me.

LinEL: Pamela, do you wish to ask me whether or not a [[teacher]] will be present in your own group? Do you wish to ask for this?  

LinEL: Pamela, do you wish to ask me whether or not a [[teacher]] will be present in your own group? Do you wish to ask for this?  

LinEL This is true. If you think about it, this is a good example as to why this trait has developed. I do have the capacity to speak to more than one person. However, I do have [[limits]] - my [[attention]] is still divided and therefore cannot be in its full [[intensity]].

LinEL This is true. If you think about it, this is a good example as to why this trait has developed. I do have the capacity to speak to more than one person. However, I do have [[limits]] - my [[attention]] is still divided and therefore cannot be in its full [[intensity]].

Dan: You suggested several times to just speak our [[thoughts]] as to the [[angels]], or to you, speak to you during the week. Do you hear us even when you are not [[physically]] sort of, to speak, present, or should we just take the [[chances]], hoping some of the time we will be heard some of the times, maybe get some psychological benefit in the process anyway?

Thea: This is [[difficult]] for more than one us, LinEL

LinEL: You are all somewhat linked to me. When you think of me or any of the teachers in your area we do hear you at all times. It is, as an example, an alarm goes off and we recognize that you require our attention. (Laughter)

LinEL: I do understand. It is difficult for the [[receiver]] also. To receive a gift, receive a compliment is to bring up for you each your [[feelings]] of inadequacy, feelings of insecurity. The gift is given in pure [[kindness]] to you. This often unfortunately triggers these feeling of inadequacy. You [[think]], why did you give this to me, I am undeserving of it, you do not [[understand]], how [[unworthy]] I am. What you can attempt to do is to for a [[moment]] try to see yourself through the others eyes. They give you this [[gift]], they admire you. Try to [[understand]] who they see you as. This is a vicarious way to understand yourself better. You spend much time looking inward, trying to better understand yourselves. Sometimes you have no [[frame of reference]], no [[parameter]], you are who you are. You do not have anything to [[compare]] to. Just for a moment, indulging yourself in the other's [[perception]] will begin to give you the [[insights]] you need to be able to [[receive]] the gift better, to be able to receive a compliment better. Also I would suggest that when these [[feelings]] of inadequacy come up, when a gift is given to you that you do not feel deserving of, pass the credit on to [[the Father]]. Say to him, "Thank you for giving me [[talents]] and [[skills]] that this person sees in me". In passing on this [[responsibility]], it will allow you to make a better [[connection]] with [[the Father]], but to also begin to [[understand]] the [[nature]] of thanks.

Dan: Are you speaking or do you speak with us as if from some clearing house, at a distance, or when these meetings occur are you actually here, or if I am down where I live and speaking to you, are you there, or is it just an (?) sort of thing. (Laughter)

Delores: That was very well done for such a [[difficult]] question. So the [[denial]] that comes up is from the basic lack of [[self esteem]], [[feelings]] of inadequacy and so the denial then can be turned into

[[thanks]], because it is from [[the Father]], so that removes the [[self]], sort of, from it and makes it [[flow]] there. What I was looking for some way to make some [[flow]] and get out of that dead-end.

LinEL: Dan, this question has come up before and I sense now that I explained it inadequately. We do not see space in the same way that you do. When you are there, or you are here, you are still "here". We are more near when all of you are gathered, and again I say that "here", "near", "far", - "there" or "here" still does not do the concept justice of how our space relations work. It is nor unsimilar to your own, it is just different. It is on , as an example, different time schedules. I know this probably serves to confuse you more. My teaching staff is based centrally that we may access all of you more easily. We do share this, as you would put it, with other teaching staffs that are based in this valley. Again I stress that the idea of where we are is still not "here" nor "there". If we are here with you, we are here with you. We are not somewhere else speaking to you remotely, although where we reside, our leisure time, is not here.

LinEL: Yes. You will find that passing on the [[thanks]] is a temporary solution, one that will [[flow]] you into a more permanent solution, of [[feeling]] more adequate. The [[cycle]] is useful. Try to [[practice]] this. You will find your [[self esteem]] and your inadequate [[feelings]] will begin to slowly slip away. You will begin to feel that you are a part of a larger system, and that, as you say, "the dead end", will open up.  

Dan: Speaking of this, I think you have spoken of not really being aware of the material world but through our experience. Is it fun for you for us to purposefully . .. to show you things, share with you our experiences? Are you able to do that?

Delores: Thank you, LinEL.

LinEL: When you do this with us, it is sharing yourself, sharing yourself on the most basic level. To see the world through your eyes is to see how you view the world. We do experience your

Thea: So LinEL, am I right in [[assuming]] as I [[listen]] to this [[discussion]] that this same feeling of inadequacy is one of the things that gets in the way for some of us to get in [[contact]] with [[the Father]]? Since I see that contact with the Father is about the biggest gift I could receive and I do sometimes feel this?

world on our own terms. However, it does not hold the meaning it does for us when we view through your own eyes. We see a tree. We may have something to compare it to through our own experiences. We look at it as perhaps a curiosity. We see its energies beyond the visible spectrum, so in that respect we see more of the tree than you do. However, to see the tree through your eyes is to put it into context in your own life and this gives it meaning for us because

it is meaningful to you, and understanding that meaning, we come to understand you better. Does this serve to explain? Dan: Thank you, LinEL

LinEL: It is useful for me to struggle with difficult concepts when language is a barrier. This serves to teach us also how to communicate better with you. When I ask "is there more, do you understand?", I do truly ask for clarification - perhaps that you have understood, or if you require more information, or if I have simply misunderstood you. It is possible that I do this.

LinEL: This is true. As you spoke of earlier, to reduce your [[prayers]], your [[meditations]] to their most basic level, do not attempt to [[fool]] [[the Father]] [by trying to be more] adequate than you actually feel. This is not useful to you. You will find that as you come to him more [[honestly]], you dispense with your troubles [[immediately]]. Pass them on. They are not yours; you cannot adequately fix them by mere will alone. It does require that you have [[union]] with [[the Father]]. Just as in passing along the thanks, pass along your inadequacies, pass along what you [[feel]] you cannot [[control]].  

Delores: LinEL, if you could try to describe something for me. You said you can sense how we perceive our world, if we see the trees, do you see the trees the way we see the trees? What I have been wondering lately is how to receive things. It seems easier for people on this planet to give than to receive, and when it seems I cannot receive as well as I can give and it comes from a place like there is a dead end or feelings are blunted or it stops. So what is it like to receive something fully?

Thea: So telling [[the Father]], we are passing it along...  

LinEL: An interesting question. You only know your world as you know it. You have no other experiences. We do have several other experiences with many other worlds. It is easier for us to view the tree through your eyes and understand the differences. It is difficult for you to receive this information the way we do, in the manner that you speak, but it is possible for you to attempt. I assume you speak of perhaps meeting another, a friend and attempting to understand their own world as they view it. Am I correct in this assumption?

LinEL: Yes. It does not require much - simply an [[honest]] [[expression]] of how you [[feel]]. It does not even have to be phrased in an [[eloquent]] way.

Delores: I am not sure. That is not what I was thinking specifically. I was thinking of being able to open my heart and receiving a gift or an appreciation for someone. LinEL: I understand you question now. Thea: This is difficult for more than one us, LinEL

Barbara: LinEL, what I am hearing you say is that we need to be [[self]] [[aware]] in ways that allow us to [[recognize]] our shortcomings, recognize negative [[emotions]], recognize [[motivations]] that are less than [[pure]] and those kinds of things and [[accept]] them? So that we can give them to [[the Father]]?

LinEL: I do understand. It is difficult for the receiver also. To receive a gift, receive a compliment is to bring up for you each your feelings of inadequacy, feelings of insecurity. The gift is given in pure kindness to you. This often unfortunately triggers these feeling of inadequacy. You think, why did you give this to me, I am undeserving of it, you do not understand, how unworthy I am. What you can attempt to do is to for a moment try to see yourself through the others eyes. They give you this gift, they admire you. Try to understand who they see you as. This is a vicarious way to understand yourself better. You spend much time looking inward, trying to better understand yourselves. Sometimes you have no from of reference, no parameter, you are who you are. You do not have anything to compare to. Just for a moment, indulging yourself in the other's perception will begin to give you the insights you need to be able to receive the gift better, to be able to receive a compliment better. Also I would suggest that when these feelings of inadequacy come up, when a gift is given to you that you do not feel deserving of, pass the credit on to the Father. Say to him, "Thank you for giving me talents and skills that this person sees in me". In passing on this responsibility, it will allow you to make a better connection with the Father, but to also begin to understand the nature of thanks.

LinEL: Yes. As we spoke of earlier, this being open allows you a greater [[opportunity]] to become [[aware]]. You cannot become so aware by mere will alone. It requires, once again a [[union]], an exchange with [[the Father]]. As you are more capable of experiencing [[difficult]] situations, as you become more willing, opening to this it will come to your life, and if you ask for it you will [[expect]] it and you can [[receive]] it more readily. You can be more able to take [[advantage]] of the situation when it occurs. I know that all of you have experienced a [[random]], challenging situation and have felt taken off guard by it. When you ask for these [[challenging]] situations, you ask for a specific test, you can be [[assured]] that you will get it.  

Delores: That was very well done for such a difficult question. So the denial that comes up is from the basic lack of self esteem, feelings of inadequacy and so the denial then can be turned into

Barbara: That reassures me a lot! ([[Laughter]])

LinEL: Yes. You will find that passing on the thanks is a temporary solution, one that will flow you into a more permanent solution, of feeling more adequate. The cycle is useful. Try to practice this. You will find your self esteem and your inadequate feelings will begin to slowly slip away. You will begin to feel that you are a part of a larger system, and that, as you say, "the dead end", will open up. Delores: Thank you, LinEL.

LinEL: But know that when you do ask for this specific situation and you are bracing yourself and [[preparing]] yourself to deal with it, you will have the help you need to overcome it. None of what you do you have to do [[alone]]. It is easier to learn from others. It is easier to [[accept]] the [[celestial]] hand that is extended to you.

Thea: So LinEL, am I right in assuming as I listen to this discussion that this same feeling of inadequacy is one of the things that gets in the way for some of us to get in contact with the Father? Since I see that contact with the Father is about the biggest gift I could receive and I do sometimes feel this?

Barbara: I have one other question that's just a little off to the side of this [[topic]] and that is, there was a period of time when I felt a lot of [[anxiety]] about someone who is close to me and it would keep me from [[sleeping]]. I would often [[pray]] to [[the Father]] to take the [[negative]] [[energy]] that was interfering with my [[sleep]], which I needed, and use that energy for some [[positive]] purpose. Is that a reasonable thing to ask?

LinEL: This is true. As you spoke of earlier, to reduce your prayers, your meditations to their most basic level, do not attempt to fool the Father [by trying to be more] adequate than you actually feel. This is not useful to you. You will find that as you come to him more honestly, you dispense with your troubles immediately. Pass them on. They are not yours; you cannot adequately fix them by mere will alone. It does require that you have union with the Father. Just as in passing along the thanks, pass along your inadequacies, pass along what you feel you cannot control. Thea: So telling the Father, we are passing it along... LinEL: Yes. It does not require much - simply an honest expression of how you feel. It does not even have to be phrased in an eloquent way.

LinEL: This is an excellent thing to ask. Whether or not it is a [[reality]] is not important. It is your [[realization]] that nothing in [[the universe]] happens by [[accident]]. That every cause can be turned into, can affect, the negative energy you spoke of, can be turned into [[positive]] [[energy]]. You are acknowledging this reality of [[change]], you are praying for this change to occur, you are praying to [[understand]] how this change occurs and to do it better, by [[hoping]] this, by asking this. It may be posed in a [[simple]] way but your mind [[understands]] it on many levels, whether you verbalize it or not. This is what I mean by stating your [[prayers]] in simple ways, ways that you feel comfortable with.

Barbara: LinEL, what I am hearing you say is that we need to be self aware in ways that allow us to recognize our shortcomings, recognize negative emotions, recognize motivations that are less than pure and those kinds of things and accept them? So that we can give them to the Father? LinEL: Yes. As we spoke of earlier, this being open allows you a greater opportunity to become aware. You cannot become so aware by mere will alone. It requires, once again a union, an exchange with the Father. As you are more capable of experiencing difficult situations, as you are more capable of experiencing difficult situations, as you become more willing, opening to this it will come to your life, and if you ask for it you will expect it and you can receive it more readily. You can be more able to take advantage of the situation when it occurs. I know that all of you have experienced a random, challenging situation and have felt taken off guard by it. When you ask for these challenging situations, you ask for a specific test, you can be assured that you will get it. Barbara: That reassures me a lot! (Laughter)

Dan: An A+ on you comments tonight!  

LinEL: But know that when you do ask for this specific situation and you are bracing yourself and preparing yourself to deal with it, you will have the help you need to overcome it. None of what you do you have to do alone. It is easier to learn from others. It is easier to accept the celestial hand that is extended to you.

LinEL: Thank you for your [[criticism]]! ([[Laughter]])

Dan: Are there times you wish we had asked questions that we didn't? If so, like what? ([[Laughter]])

Barbara: I have one other question that's just a little off to the side of this topic and that is, there was a period of time when I felt a lot of anxiety about someone who is close to me and it would keep me from sleeping. I would often pray to the Father to take the negative energy that was interfering with my sleep, which I needed, and use that energy for some positive purpose. Is that a reasonable thing to ask?

LinEL: I [[anticipate]] that all questions that are relevant to you will be asked in [[time]]. I do look forward to certain questions and am always glad when they are asked. These questions are often relevant to each of you [[personally]]. When you grasp a large [[concept]], then begin to understand how it affects you personally, your own [[insight]] into it - these are the questions that I most look forward to answering. All of your questions are important to me, but these are personal [[revelations]] and I look forward to [[encouraging]] you in these. I will not, however, make a list of questions for you to ask. (Laughter) I have [[ultimate]] [[faith]] that you will continue to find questions to ask me.

LinEL: This is an excellent thing to ask. Whether or not it is a reality is not important. It is your realization that nothing in the universe happens by accident. That every cause can be turned into, can affect, the negative energy you spoke of, can be turned into positive energy. You are acknowledging this reality of change, you are praying for this change to occur, you are praying to understand how this change occurs and to do it better, by hoping this, by asking this. It may be posed in a simple way but your mind understands it on many levels, whether you verbalize it or not. This is what I mean by stating your prayers in simple ways, ways that you feel comfortable with.

Barbara: LinEL, if this evening had been a [[story]] with you as a [[character]] in it, and I were the [[editor]] critiquing that story, I would have written in the margin the [[author]], this scene, the character LinEL seemed to step out of character. Somewhere in the story, you need to give us some [[motivation]] for that character to do such a thing. Would you like to comment on you [[motivations]] for stepping slightly out of character tonight? please don't misunderstand; we do not mind.

Dan: An A+ on you comments tonight! LinEL: Thank you for your criticism! (Laughter) Dan: Are there times you wish we had asked questions that we didn't? If so, like what? (Laughter)

LinEL: I know that this...I am not, as you say, stepping out of character. I am actually becoming more [[comfortable]] with this situation, as you become more comfortable with it. I give more of myself as you are willing to take it. I do have a [[capacity]] for much [[play]]. It is unfortunate at this time we are not allowed to play together. There will be a time, I [[promise]], and it will be on here on [[this planet]], that we can [[relax]] in more [[leisure]] time together.

LinEL: I anticipate that all questions that are relevant to you will be asked in time. I do look forward to certain questions and am always glad when they are asked. These questions are often relevant to each of you personally. When you grasp a large concept, then begin to understand how it affects you personally, your own insight into it - these are the questions that I most look forward to answering. All of your questions are important to me, but these are personal revelations and I look forward to encouraging you in these. I will not, however, make a list of questions for you to ask. (Laughter) I have ultimate faith that you will continue to find questions to ask me.

Barbara: Was it playfulness that lead you to [[reveal]] to Terry the name of his [[teacher]] and to ask Pamela if she would like to ask a specific [[question]]? Is that playfulness? I am getting at [[motivation]]. I want to know why you did these things.

Barbara: LinEL, if this evening had been a story with you as a character in it, and I were the editor critiquing that story, I would have written in the margin the author, this scene, the character LinEL seemed to step out of character. Somewhere in the story, you need to give us some motivation for that character to do such a thing. Would you like to comment on you motivations for stepping slightly out of character tonight? please don't misunderstand; we do not mind.

LinEL: In regard to my revealing Terry's teacher's [[name]], I find this a case of [[mercy]]. ([[Laughter]]) I make no [[judgment]] or comment on your capabilities, Terry. I [[simply]] think that you have worked hard enough and a reward must follow. (Terry: Thank you!) To ask Pamela her question was to [[invite]] her [[participation]] as she felt that she could [[express]] herself fully, and I want to allow all of you to be able to [[express]] yourselves in whatever [[manner]] you feel comfortable. This format is a conglomeration of all your needs. I would see that this format will shift as your needs shift, as you become more comfortable with yourselves and you become more comfortable with me.

LinEL: I know that this...I am not, as you say, stepping out of character. I am actually becoming more comfortable with this situation, as you become more comfortable with it. I give more of myself as you are willing to take it. I do have a capacity for much play. It is unfortunate at this time we are not allowed to play together. There will be a time, I promise, and it will be on here on this planet, that we can relax in more leisure time together.

Barbara: Do you [[anticipate]] asking us more questions?

Barbara: Was it playfulness that lead you to reveal to Terry the name of his teacher and to ask Pamela if she would like to ask a specific question? Is that playfulness? I am getting at motivation. I want to know why you did these things.

LinEL: I anticipate asking you many questions.

LinEL: In regard to my revealing Terry's teacher's name, I find this a case of mercy. (Laughter) I make no judgment or comment on your capabilities, Terry. I simply think that you have worked hard enough and a reward must follow. (Terry: Thank you!) To ask Pamela her question was to invite her participation as she felt that she could express herself fully, and I want to allow all of you to be able to express yourselves in whatever manner you feel comfortable. This format is a conglomeration of all your needs. I would see that this format will shift as your needs shift, as you become more comfortable with yourselves and you become more comfortable with me.

Dan: Like what? ([[Laughter]])  

Barbara: Do you anticipate asking us more questions? LinEL: I anticipate asking you many questions.

LinEL: Dan, I would like to ask you a question (laughter) Do you feel that you have found a [[home]] yet? A place in this [[group]]?  

Dan: Like what? (Laughter) LinEL: Dan, I would like to ask you a question (laughter) Do you feel that you have found a home yet? A place in this group? Dan: I have always felt at home in this group. I have only fluctuated back and forth out of curiosity and because I have friends up north that I like to hear and I, at the beginning stages of this, was very interested to hear Ambrasia as well as you, and basically that is why I was doing it. But everyone here has made me feel very much at home.

Dan: I have always felt at [[home]] in this group. I have only fluctuated back and forth out of [[curiosity]] and because I have [[friends]] up north that I like to hear and I, at the beginning [[stages]] of this, was very interested to hear Ambrasia as well as you, and basically that is why I was doing it. But everyone here has made me feel very much at [[home]].

LinEL: I'm glad you feel this way. I encourage you to seek out as many points of view as possible, but know that you are a welcome addition to this group. You add a dynamic to it by your presence. Dan: When you asked me that last week, could you tell that was what I wanted to know?

LinEL: I'm glad you feel this way. I [[encourage]] you to seek out as many points of view as possible, but know that you are a welcome addition to this group. You add a [[dynamic]] to it by your [[presence]].  

LinEL: I know that you were seeking and perhaps a kind or directing word would help in you decision. Dan: Thanks for that. LinEL: You are welcome.

Dan: When you asked me that last week, could you tell that was what I wanted to know?

Alan: LinEL, a little bit ago, you said something about play, and I think from reading in the Urantia Book, in the morontia worlds we will divide our time fairly evenly between work and play, but on this world we tend to work an awful lot and not play very much. Partly, what can we do about this, but also, what does play do for us? What are some of the things we should try to do that maybe we do not do in terms of play?

LinEL: I know that you were seeking and perhaps a kind or directing [[word]] would help in you [[decision]].  

LinEL: Playing re-energizes your soul. It re-energizes your creativity, your inspiration, your focus and purpose on the spiritual nature of your life. Without play, you become tired, you become unmotivated, and less willing to stretch. To suggest ways of playing better I would say that find first the things in your life that you do enjoy doing, allow you to laugh freely, to dance, whether in body or mind. When you find that you have time, you have a choice of doing perhaps menial tasks that could be done at a later time, or planning, take the opportunity to play. There is not enough of this on your world. Perhaps you can start a movement (laughter) It is true you work much on this planet. We look forward to helping your society with this. Part of the seeds of this starts here. Starts amongst you individually and as a group. Take satisfaction and joy that you spend much of your time here laughing. Even if you cannot laugh all week, come here and allow yourselves this

Dan: Thanks for that.  

pleasure. I hear someone expressing their joy (child laughing from other room)

Alan: Is there a benefit in play as a group activity as opposed to just an individual activity? It seems sometimes in terms of worship or spiritual connection that being in this group is helpful and maybe takes me to places that just being by myself I do not get to. Is this true with play?

Alan: LinEL, a little bit ago, you said something about [[play]], and I think from [[reading]] in the [[Urantia Book]], in the [[morontia worlds]] we will divide our time fairly evenly between [[work]] and [[play]], but on this world we tend to work an awful lot and not play very much. Partly, what can we do about this, but also, what does play do for us? What are some of the things we should try to do that maybe we do not do in terms of [[play]]?

LinEL: Focus on your own individual needs at first with this. It is a difficult area because of responsibilities you each have in your lives. As you develop it more helpfully in your own life, it will naturally become part of the group. Little effort needs to be put into making this a communal activity. It tends to happen on its own, spontaneously.

LinEL: [[Playing]] re-energizes your [[soul]]. It re-energizes your [[creativity]], your [[inspiration]], your [[focus]] and [[purpose]] on the spiritual nature of your life. Without [[play]], you become tired, you become unmotivated, and less willing to stretch. To suggest ways of playing better I would say that find first the things in your life that you do [[enjoy]] doing, allow you to [[laugh]] freely, to [[dance]], whether in [[body]] or [[mind]]. When you find that you have time, you have a [[choice]] of doing perhaps [[menial]] tasks that could be done at a later time, or planning, take the [[opportunity]] to [[play]]. There is not enough of this on your world. Perhaps you can start a [[movement]] ([[laughter]]) It is true you work much on [[this planet]]. We look forward to helping your [[society]] with this. Part of the [[seeds]] of this starts here. Starts amongst you [[individually]] and as a [[group]]. Take [[satisfaction]] and [[joy]] that you spend much of your time here laughing. Even if you cannot laugh all week, come here and allow yourselves this

[[pleasure]]. I hear someone [[expressing]] their [[joy]] (child laughing from other room)

Dan: Not to reveal my own self-consciousness, but are we always observed?

Alan: Is there a benefit in [[play]] as a group activity as opposed to just an [[individual]] activity? It seems sometimes in terms of [[worship]] or spiritual [[connection]] that being in this group is helpful and maybe takes me to places that just being by myself I do not get to. Is this true with [[play]]?

LinEL: Observed is an invasive word, I realize. We do allow you as much privacy as we can, as you set limits to. It would surprise you that you each broadcast your own need in this privacy matter. When you request our presence we will be there. We do try to allow you as much private time as possible. We do, however, look in on you from time to time and share your thoughts when we are allowed. You can make this a habit of invitation if you wish, time that you wish us not to be around and times that you wish us to share in your thoughts. This is strictly up to you and how you wish to deal with it. We do respect you all, we respect your choices, your free will and most of all your privacy.

LinEL: [[Focus]] on your own [[individual]] needs at first with this. It is a difficult area because of [[responsibilities]] you each have in your lives. As you [[develop]] it more helpfully in your own life, it will naturally become part of the group. Little [[effort]] needs to be put into making this a [[communal]] activity. It tends to happen on its own, [[spontaneously]].

Dan: Not to reveal my own [[self-consciousness]], but are we always [[observed]]?

Terry: This includes your personal teacher, LinEL?

LinEL: [[Observed]] is an invasive [[word]], I [[realize]]. We do allow you as much [[privacy]] as we can, as you set limits to. It would [[surprise]] you that you each [[broadcast]] your own need in this privacy matter. When you request our [[presence]] we will be there. We do try to allow you as much [[private]] time as possible. We do, however, look in on you from time to time and [[share]] your [[thoughts]] when we are allowed. You can make this a [[habit]] of invitation if you wish, time that you wish us not to be around and times that you wish us to share in your [[thoughts]]. This is strictly up to you and how you wish to deal with it. We do [[respect]] you all, we respect your [[choices]], your [[free will]] and most of all your [[privacy]].

LinEL: You, by inviting a personal teacher into your life, have opened up more of yourself to them. You, as I said before, set limits with them perhaps in unspoken ways. We do not feel

Terry: This includes your personal [[teacher]], LinEL?

Barbara: LinEL, Mark asked a question about communication with the thought adjuster earlier and I would like to follow up on that if I might. I recently have had a good deal of trouble getting back in the habit of seeking the silence and reading and speaking to you and to my own personal teacher, and I am not trying to feel as though that's a bad things in particular because I have a lot of adjustments I am going through right now, but I do feel a very clear sense of presence about me in my daily life which I have not had prior to the teaching mission, and it is primarily in the form of small pieces of input of sometimes it's a piece of knowledge that is just there even though there is not words to go with it. Probably Mark and Thea know what I am talking about, and I always assumed it was Hocval, my personal teacher whispering in my ear. Sometimes it is encouragement, sometimes it is a little chiding, sometimes it's, you know, different - appropriate to different situations, and it is always dead on target. Is that my teacher, or could that be partly communication with the thought adjuster, or is it sometimes you, or does it matter?!

Barbara: LinEL, Mark asked a question about [[communication]] with the [[Thought Adjuster]] earlier and I would like to follow up on that if I might. I recently have had a good deal of trouble getting back in the [[habit]] of seeking the [[silence]] and [[reading]] and [[speaking]] to you and to my own personal [[teacher]], and I am not trying to [[feel]] as though that's a bad things in particular because I have a lot of [[adjustments]] I am going through right now, but I do feel a very clear sense of [[presence]] about me in my daily life which I have not had prior to the [[Teaching Mission]], and it is primarily in the form of small pieces of input of sometimes it's a piece of [[knowledge]] that is just there even though there is not [[words]] to go with it. Probably Mark and Thea know what I am talking about, and I always [[assumed]] it was Hocval, my personal [[teacher]] [[whispering]] in my ear. Sometimes it is [[encouragement]], sometimes it is a little [[chiding]], sometimes it's, you know, [[different]] - appropriate to different situations, and it is always dead on target. Is that my teacher, or could that be partly [[communication]] with the [[Thought Adjuster]], or is it sometimes you, or does it matter?!

LinEL: At this point in time, it does not matter. What matters is that you take encouragement from it and you feel companionship. As you progress in your time spent with each of the entities in your life, you will begin to make distinctions, and understand what each gives you in its own way, in their own way.

LinEL: At this point in time, it does not matter. What matters is that you take [[encouragement]] from it and you [[feel]] [[companionship]]. As you [[progress]] in your time spent with each of the [[entities]] in your life, you will begin to make [[distinctions]], and understand what each gives you in its own way, in their own way.

Barbara: I really appreciate the non-judgmental tone that comes through no matter who it is that is talking to me - very accepting and encouraging. The chiding is so mild that it is almost not a proper word for it. It always has to do with being to hard on myself. "Why do you do that to yourself" is a real common question. "Why are you doing this?" And it feels very much like a classroom I wish I had been in when I was a kid. You guys, teachers, are doing a good job!

Barbara: I really [[appreciate]] the non-judgmental [[tone]] that comes through no matter who it is that is talking to me - very [[accepting]] and [[encouraging]]. The chiding is so mild that it is almost not a proper [[word]] for it. It always has to do with being to hard on myself. "Why do you do that to yourself" is a real common question. "Why are you doing this?" And it [[feels]] very much like a classroom I wish I had been in when I was a kid. You guys, [[teachers]], are doing a good job!

LinEL: Thank you. I hope that you take a lesson from this kind treatment and try to pass it on to others. You yourself are being instructed to be a teacher like us. You will be more effective than we will in communicating with others. This is something that is part of the collaboration of this mission. We teach you so that you may teach others. If we treat you the way you deserve to be

LinEL: Thank you. I [[hope]] that you take a lesson from this kind treatment and try to pass it on to others. You yourself are being instructed to be a [[teacher]] like us. You will be more [[effective]] than we will in [[communicating]] with others. This is something that is part of the [[collaboration]] of [[this mission]]. We teach you so that you may teach others. If we treat you the way you deserve to be treated, perhaps you can [[understand]] and treat others in the same way.  

treated, perhaps you can understand and treat others in the same way. I need to draw this meeting to a close. The time is getting late, I realize. I would like to leave you all with a thought that we can follow up on next week. I would like you to think of your greatest weakness and how this can be seen also as your greatest strength. All of you spend much time speaking of your weaknesses, however, within these weaknesses lies your greatest strength. I would be curious to hear you speak on this next week, and I can give you help with this if you get stuck. Know that the love of the Father is around you at all times. You just open yourself up to it and it will fill you. Know also we are with you and encourage you in every element of your life.  

===Closing===

===Closing===

Farewell. I look forward to seeing you next week. Group: Good-bye, LinEL

 

Farewell. I look forward to seeing you next week.  

 

Group: [[Good-bye]], LinEL

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