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N1: "[[Happiness]] is something that I think I don't [[experience]] very much. For me happiness happens when I [[feel]] like I'm at the right place at the right [[time]], doing what I am [[supposed]] to be doing without any other demands. Happiness for me is when I feel like [[everything]] is how it should be, that somehow my will is [[aligned]] with [[God]]'s will and that outside demands and outside [[expectations]] aren't impinging, that I am not allowing those. So I guess [[happiness]] for me is when things have a sense of rightness about them, and it certainly only happens when I don't have [[expectations]] of what I think is right and should be. I'm interested in hearing other people's [[thoughts]] on [[happiness]]."

N1: "[[Happiness]] is something that I think I don't [[experience]] very much. For me happiness happens when I [[feel]] like I'm at the right place at the right [[time]], doing what I am [[supposed]] to be doing without any other demands. Happiness for me is when I feel like [[everything]] is how it should be, that somehow my will is [[aligned]] with [[God]]'s will and that outside demands and outside [[expectations]] aren't impinging, that I am not allowing those. So I guess [[happiness]] for me is when things have a sense of rightness about them, and it certainly only happens when I don't have [[expectations]] of what I think is right and should be. I'm interested in hearing other people's [[thoughts]] on [[happiness]]."

S1: "[[Happiness]] to me is when I feel [[centered]]. And what does centered mean to me? Centered means to me when I'm [[feeling]] the spiritual [[flow]] of [[energy]] in me and it is kind of hard to [[explain]]. And it's not exactly that I am doing right, but more that I am [[feeling]] more in [[power]] of where I am going, and that I am doing what feels right and [[natural]] to me, in helping others and in being a [[friend]] when needed. And also in doing the things that feel [[good]] to me, being up in the [[mountains]]; being with animals; being with [[family]]. And doing something that I personally enjoy doing, whether it is playing a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cello cello]; or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horseback_riding riding a horse]; or painting a [[picture]]; or just having a good [[conversation]]; or being a helpmate to somebody. I think that is what brings [[happiness]] to me."

S1: "[[Happiness]] to me is when I feel [[centered]]. And what does centered mean to me? Centered means to me when I'm [[feeling]] the spiritual [[flow]] of [[energy]] in me and it is kind of hard to [[explain]]. And it's not exactly that I am doing right, but more that I am [[feeling]] more in [[power]] of where I am going, and that I am doing what feels right and [[natural]] to me, in helping others and in being a [[friend]] when needed. And also in doing the things that feel [[good]] to me, being up in the [[mountains]]; being with animals; being with [[family]]. And doing something that I personally enjoy doing, whether it is playing a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cello cello]; or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horseback_riding riding a horse]; or painting a [[picture]]; or just having a good [[conversation]]; or being a helpmate to somebody. I think that is what brings [[happiness]] to me."

M4: "I think mine kind of goes along with S2's in helping people. I, especially at [[work]], I've had a lot better days when I [[feel]] I can do something to help somebody, somehow, whether it be [[spiritually]], or getting a job done, or whatever it might be. I think . ..having people get along. I have a hard time with [[conflict]] and this type of thing, and so I guess I tend to be more the peacemaker. To me, I'm a lot [[happier]] when it's more loving and I guess in [[essence]], working toward God's way as well."

M4: "I think mine kind of goes along with S2's in helping people. I, especially at [[work]], I've had a lot better days when I [[feel]] I can do something to help somebody, somehow, whether it be [[spiritually]], or getting a job done, or whatever it might be. I think . ..having people get along. I have a hard time with [[conflict]] and this type of thing, and so I guess I tend to be more the peacemaker. To me, I'm a lot [[happier]] when it's more loving and I guess in [[essence]], working toward God's way as well."

Daniel: "Thank you, my dear, thank all of you, for being able to share. I realize that this is not easy for many of you. The more you are willing to open up, the more you will find [[growth]] and the more you will be able to [[feel]] that inner [[confidence]], that inner [[strength]], that is part of your [[natures]]. And let me say that, indeed, I am brought to much [[happiness]] by all of you as well.

Daniel: "Thank you, my dear, thank all of you, for being able to share. I realize that this is not easy for many of you. The more you are willing to open up, the more you will find [[growth]] and the more you will be able to [[feel]] that inner [[confidence]], that inner [[strength]], that is part of your [[natures]]. And let me say that, indeed, I am brought to much [[happiness]] by all of you as well.

[[Happiness]], my [[friends]], is such an intangible [[concept]], for many. It is one of those [[emotions]] that one has in their lifetime that is not constant. If it were you would not [[understand]] happiness. If you were always sad you could not understand sadness. And so you see, part of the [[experience]] of living is to [[feel]] various [[emotions]] at [[different]] times, and, to the dismay of many, this [[concept]] of [[happiness]] brings much [[sadness]] in that many think that unless their life is like a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairy_tale fairy-tale], in terms of continual [[happiness]], then they are in [[error]], that they are not perhaps doing what is [[expected]] of them because they are not [[feeling]] a constant rush of [[happiness]].

[[Happiness]], my [[friends]], is such an intangible [[concept]], for many. It is one of those [[emotions]] that one has in their lifetime that is not constant. If it were you would not [[understand]] happiness. If you were always sad you could not understand sadness. And so you see, part of the [[experience]] of living is to [[feel]] various [[emotions]] at [[different]] times, and, to the dismay of many, this [[concept]] of [[happiness]] brings much [[sadness]] in that many think that unless their life is like a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairy_tale fairy-tale], in terms of continual [[happiness]], then they are in [[error]], that they are not perhaps doing what is [[expected]] of them because they are not [[feeling]] a constant rush of [[happiness]].

And, so, as you [[listened]] in this [[circle]], you have been given a glimpse of this broad and ever changing [[emotion]] that is from the very [[simplest]] form of just being alive to the grand things, [[events]], in your life that do bring about a jubilant [[feel]] of [[happiness]]. The concept of happiness is one that you must [[realize]] cannot be a constant [[companion]] in terms of being exuberant and full of so much [[emotion]] of [[happiness]]. However, as you have all begun to grow in the [[Inner Life|inner spiritual realm]], you are beginning to see that the underlying part of your [[life]] is that of more contentment, more happiness, more [[joy]].

And, so, as you [[listened]] in this [[circle]], you have been given a glimpse of this broad and ever changing [[emotion]] that is from the very [[simplest]] form of just being alive to the grand things, [[events]], in your life that do bring about a jubilant [[feel]] of [[happiness]]. The concept of happiness is one that you must [[realize]] cannot be a constant [[companion]] in terms of being exuberant and full of so much [[emotion]] of [[happiness]]. However, as you have all begun to grow in the [[Inner Life|inner spiritual realm]], you are beginning to see that the underlying part of your [[life]] is that of more contentment, more happiness, more [[joy]].

Daniel: "I know that you [[understand]] the answer is yes! You can not rule another. You can not take [[choice]] away from another. In regards to [[personal]] [[freedom]] and [[rights]], in regards to making the choice, that is part of their sonship, daughtership. In a [[society]] there must, however, be [[laws]] and rules which one must follow in order for there to be [[civilization]], [for] there to be [[organization]], and not pure [[chaos]]. There are, of course, these laws that must be for there to be society. But to violate one's [[rights]] for [[control]], [[power]], or [[greed]] is not right.

Daniel: "I know that you [[understand]] the answer is yes! You can not rule another. You can not take [[choice]] away from another. In regards to [[personal]] [[freedom]] and [[rights]], in regards to making the choice, that is part of their sonship, daughtership. In a [[society]] there must, however, be [[laws]] and rules which one must follow in order for there to be [[civilization]], [for] there to be [[organization]], and not pure [[chaos]]. There are, of course, these laws that must be for there to be society. But to violate one's [[rights]] for [[control]], [[power]], or [[greed]] is not right.

As [[the planet]] moves toward [[light and life]], more and more will be given the [[tools]] from [[childhood]] to [[realize]] and make [[choices]] that work, not only for their own [[persons]], but work for the whole [[group]]. And, as [[planets]] move in the [[direction]] of [[life and light]], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self_governance self government], self governing becomes more and more prominent. Less and less of a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Police_state police state] is necessary. Do you see?"

As [[the planet]] moves toward [[light and life]], more and more will be given the [[tools]] from [[childhood]] to [[realize]] and make [[choices]] that work, not only for their own [[persons]], but work for the whole [[group]]. And, as [[planets]] move in the [[direction]] of [[life and light]], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self_governance self government], self governing becomes more and more prominent. Less and less of a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Police_state police state] is necessary. Do you see?"

N2: "Yes, thank you, Daniel."

N2: "Yes, thank you, Daniel."

N1: "Daniel, I've had a question for some time, which I think I'm probably a lot closer to [[understanding]], that relates to this issue that N2 raised. And I think it is one of the things that I let [[interfere]] with my [[happiness]]. It has to do with the [[belief]] that `with God all things are possible.' When I see that [[written]], when I hear that said, I feel like screaming out that it is a lie because of this thing of [[freewill]].

N1: "Daniel, I've had a question for some time, which I think I'm probably a lot closer to [[understanding]], that relates to this issue that N2 raised. And I think it is one of the things that I let [[interfere]] with my [[happiness]]. It has to do with the [[belief]] that `with God all things are possible.' When I see that [[written]], when I hear that said, I feel like screaming out that it is a lie because of this thing of [[freewill]].

In the short-run, certainly in the shorter run -- I don't know how short -- it certainly appears that [[freewill]] [[interferes]] [with the [[idea]] that] `with God all things are possible.' And I guess the thing that has struck me, and I hold on to -- and maybe its just my stubbornness that I want to hold on to this -- is that I'm sure that it was God's will to have [[Lucifer]] choose to come back to the [[righteous]] [[path]]. But Lucifer didn't [[choose]] that. So, it seems to me that [[God]]...is not powerless in the face of [[freewill]], but God's will can not always reign because God has allowed for freewill, and that interferes. And I guess part of me understands that, given enough time, all things can be used toward the [[good]] so that they work out, but, some how, in the playing out, it doesn't appear that [[God]]'s will reigns at all. And, so, I guess that sometimes that then impinges on, those [[thoughts]] impinge on, my [[feeling]] that things will work out if I [strive to] do God's will. And I guess I am starting to [[understand]] that perhaps my life will [[flow]] when I am in [[tune]] to that will. But I still [[wonder]] about the issue that N2 has raised with [regards to] other peoples' playing out of will. And here's a question, and this sort of relates to what you said to T3 last week. If I am in [[tune]] to God's will, will I be spared, will I avoid, through [[guidance]], things like being in an [[accident]], or being [[murdered]], or being in a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tornado tornado]? I guess that brings up a whole other issue. When those awful things happen to people, does it mean they are not in [[tune]] to God's will? I don't know. I probably have just stirred a nest here, but if you could address that for me I would [[appreciate]] it."

In the short-run, certainly in the shorter run -- I don't know how short -- it certainly appears that [[freewill]] [[interferes]] [with the [[idea]] that] `with God all things are possible.' And I guess the thing that has struck me, and I hold on to -- and maybe its just my stubbornness that I want to hold on to this -- is that I'm sure that it was God's will to have [[Lucifer]] choose to come back to the [[righteous]] [[path]]. But Lucifer didn't [[choose]] that. So, it seems to me that [[God]]...is not powerless in the face of [[freewill]], but God's will can not always reign because God has allowed for freewill, and that interferes. And I guess part of me understands that, given enough time, all things can be used toward the [[good]] so that they work out, but, some how, in the playing out, it doesn't appear that [[God]]'s will reigns at all. And, so, I guess that sometimes that then impinges on, those [[thoughts]] impinge on, my [[feeling]] that things will work out if I [strive to] do God's will. And I guess I am starting to [[understand]] that perhaps my life will [[flow]] when I am in [[tune]] to that will. But I still [[wonder]] about the issue that N2 has raised with [regards to] other peoples' playing out of will. And here's a question, and this sort of relates to what you said to T3 last week. If I am in [[tune]] to God's will, will I be spared, will I avoid, through [[guidance]], things like being in an [[accident]], or being [[murdered]], or being in a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tornado tornado]? I guess that brings up a whole other issue. When those awful things happen to people, does it mean they are not in [[tune]] to God's will? I don't know. I probably have just stirred a nest here, but if you could address that for me I would [[appreciate]] it."

Daniel: "Your question is understood in its round about way. Let me address it this way. For anybody to [[assume]] that they can even begin to [[understand]] the [[mystery]], the grandness, of the [[First Source and Center]] is [[error]]. For even as you reach the [[Isle of Paradise]], the grandness, greatness, and the total [[understanding]] of the [[First Source and Center]] will not be known. Yet, you will begin to see that the overall [[picture]] is one that is befitting of the greatness of the [[First Source and Center]].

Daniel: "Your question is understood in its round about way. Let me address it this way. For anybody to [[assume]] that they can even begin to [[understand]] the [[mystery]], the grandness, of the [[First Source and Center]] is [[error]]. For even as you reach the [[Isle of Paradise]], the grandness, greatness, and the total [[understanding]] of the [[First Source and Center]] will not be known. Yet, you will begin to see that the overall [[picture]] is one that is befitting of the greatness of the [[First Source and Center]].

And, so, even though this freewill [[choice]] may not be the will of [[the Father]], it is still within [[possibility]] when you say `with the Father all things are possible.' That no matter what [[transpires]] in your own [[personal]] life, that through the will of [[the Father]], it is possible for even the most monstrous, [[evil]] persons, beings, to come back and to seek [[righteousness]]. This is the [[possibility]] which the Father/Mother has [[bestowed]] upon His/Her children. And, so, that [[question]] must be [[understood]] in that realm.

And, so, even though this freewill [[choice]] may not be the will of [[the Father]], it is still within [[possibility]] when you say `with the Father all things are possible.' That no matter what [[transpires]] in your own [[personal]] life, that through the will of [[the Father]], it is possible for even the most monstrous, [[evil]] persons, beings, to come back and to seek [[righteousness]]. This is the [[possibility]] which the Father/Mother has [[bestowed]] upon His/Her children. And, so, that [[question]] must be [[understood]] in that realm.

In your own [[personal]] lives, to say because you are [[desiring]] and seeking to follow the [[First Source and Center]], to say that because you have made this [[decision]], because you strive to follow this decision, that the [[unfolding]] of [[life]], the unfolding of [[freewill]] choice of others will, that you will somehow be [[protected]] from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_disaster natural disasters], from the free [[choices]] of others, would be wrong, would be [[error]]. For [[life]] must be played out in whatever fashion that these come to you.

In your own [[personal]] lives, to say because you are [[desiring]] and seeking to follow the [[First Source and Center]], to say that because you have made this [[decision]], because you strive to follow this decision, that the [[unfolding]] of [[life]], the unfolding of [[freewill]] choice of others will, that you will somehow be [[protected]] from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_disaster natural disasters], from the free [[choices]] of others, would be wrong, would be [[error]]. For [[life]] must be played out in whatever fashion that these come to you.

However, as you walk in the [[faith]], in pursuing the will of [[the Father]], you oftentimes are able to [[perceive]] and to [[understand]] times when you are in imminent [[danger]], and you can do what is [[necessary]] to protect yourself or to walk a little bit [[different]] [[path]] in whatever area of life you are involved, [[relationships]], [[businesses]], teachings, whatever.

However, as you walk in the [[faith]], in pursuing the will of [[the Father]], you oftentimes are able to [[perceive]] and to [[understand]] times when you are in imminent [[danger]], and you can do what is [[necessary]] to protect yourself or to walk a little bit [[different]] [[path]] in whatever area of life you are involved, [[relationships]], [[businesses]], teachings, whatever.