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Sept. 12, 1993

Sept. 12, 1993

===Opening===

===Opening===

Elyon: My friends, I am very pleased with your discussions and perceptions today. I know you all well enough to perceive the great potential within you, the great storehouse of spiritual power, your grasp at the realities of God and the ability to minister to each and every one in your life. Our Father has granted all His creatures the gifts that they are capable of living up to. You need not feel incapable of accomplishing a mission of ministry in any form, for the Father never sends us out unprepared.  

Elyon: My friends, I am very pleased with your [[discussions]] and [[perceptions]] today. I know you all well enough to perceive the great [[potential]] within you, the great storehouse of [[spiritual]] [[power]], your grasp at the [[realities]] of [[God]] and the ability to minister to each and every one in your life. [[Our Father]] has granted all His [[creatures]] the gifts that they are capable of living up to. You need not feel incapable of accomplishing a [[mission]] of ministry in any form, for [[the Father]] never sends us out unprepared.  

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

As your teacher Elyon, I would present to you today a lesson on fellowship. All around you are God's children. There is no point in time when anyone need feel alone. All of space is teeming with life and personality and this is the source for the outflowing of love to one another. Many go through life struggling to experience companionship and togetherness only because of the lack of comprehension that everyone is a brother, is a sister. Much of life is spent with the conception that you are on the outside seeking entrance into fellowship. A simple adjustment of perception would remove great distances between the hearts of all. Since the Father has created us all, we cannot be anything else but His family. We are sonshipped by Him and thus fellowshipped by one another. I would encourage you to make all actions, to entertain all thoughts, and to utter every word that acknowledges and upholds this truth such that your fellows that make up your daily life will have this light dawn upon them. Particularly for those who have an inkling, that ever faint flicker of faith, they are the ones in greatest need. They are the ones on the brink of the realization and discovery of the divine family. They are also the ones wherein you will personally gain the greatest satisfaction of having brought this reward to them, for they are not far. And being so close you need but offer them just your hand and they can cross over to comprehend what really is. By so doing you will then become stronger in your faith and more assured in your own power to take on the task of planting the seed within those who have not even the slightest awareness. You will even become so skilled at this that you will eventually, as years pass, pursue the most difficult of individuals to draw them into the Father's embrace. Know at all times that the Father is resident in each, and that as you minister to your brothers and sisters, as you work from the outside, God works from the inside, from within them as well as within you.

As your teacher Elyon, I would present to you today a lesson on [[fellowship]]. All around you are [[God]]'s [[children]]. There is no point in time when anyone need [[feel]] [[alone]]. All of [[space]] is teeming with life and [[personality]] and this is the source for the outflowing of [[love]] to one another. Many go through life [[struggling]] to [[experience]] [[companionship]] and togetherness only because of the lack of [[comprehension]] that everyone is a brother, is a sister. Much of [[life]] is spent with the [[conception]] that you are on the outside seeking entrance into [[fellowship]]. A simple [[adjustment]] of [[perception]] would remove great distances between the [[hearts]] of all. Since [[the Father]] has created us all, we cannot be anything else but His [[family]]. We are sonshipped by Him and thus fellowshipped by one another. I would [[encourage]] you to make all [[actions]], to entertain all [[thoughts]], and to utter every [[word]] that acknowledges and upholds this [[truth]] such that your fellows that make up your daily life will have this [[light]] [[dawn]] upon them. Particularly for those who have an inkling, that ever faint flicker of [[faith]], they are the ones in greatest need. They are the ones on the brink of the [[realization]] and [[discovery]] of the [[divine]] [[family]]. They are also the ones wherein you will [[personally]] gain the greatest [[satisfaction]] of having brought this [[reward]] to them, for they are not far. And being so close you need but offer them just your hand and they can cross over to [[comprehend]] what really is. By so doing you will then become [[stronger]] in your [[faith]] and more [[assured]] in your own power to take on the task of planting the [[seed]] within those who have not even the slightest [[awareness]]. You will even become so [[skilled]] at this that you will [[eventually]], as years pass, pursue the most [[difficult]] of [[individuals]] to draw them into [[the Father]]'s [[embrace]]. Know at all times that [[the Father]] is resident in each, and that as you minister to your [[brothers and sisters]], as you work from the outside, [[God]] works from the inside, from within them as well as within you.

Your efforts are the bridge for that indwelling presence in the both of you. Imagine in your mind's eye how the divine light is present in those you would minister and how the divine light is present in yourself. And recognize how you have come to understand this and see how that soul who hungers how they have not comprehended. As you offer your light, as their Father fragment offers its light, this light passing through the mind and experience and soul of this other individual is like a spark that bridges the gap, sets on fire their desire to grow. And much like the smoldering ember it goes unnoticed. The flames will emerge and the brilliance will radiate. Hold in your own trust this high reality that all are truly, truly brothers and sisters. Why? The Father indwells each and every one. No one can be apart from Him. This is not His will that this be so. It should not be your will that this be so. As you know, an individual may remove himself from the Father. But you and I and all who have come to understand must never entertain that thought. I have with me friends who work in my company. I would like to provide a time here for them now to communicate. I will now turn this over to other teachers.

Your [[efforts]] are the bridge for that [[indwelling presence]] in the both of you. [[Imagine]] in your [[mind's eye]] how the [[divine]] [[light]] is present in those you would minister and how the divine light is present in yourself. And [[recognize]] how you have come to [[understand]] this and see how that [[soul]] who [[hungers]] how they have not [[comprehended]]. As you offer your [[light]], as their [[Father fragment]] offers its light, this light passing through the [[mind]] and [[experience]] and [[soul]] of this other [[individual]] is like a [[spark]] that bridges the gap, sets on [[fire]] their [[desire]] to [[grow]]. And much like the smoldering ember it goes unnoticed. The flames will emerge and the [[brilliance]] will [[radiate]]. Hold in your own [[trust]] this high [[reality]] that all are truly, truly [[brothers and sisters]]. Why? [[The Father]] indwells each and every one. No one can be apart from Him. This is not His will that this be so. It should not be your will that this be so. As you know, an [[individual]] may remove himself from [[the Father]]. But you and I and all who have come to [[understand]] must never entertain that [[thought]]. I have with me [[friends]] who work in my company. I would like to provide a time here for them now to [[communicate]]. I will now turn this over to other [[teachers]].

Evanson: I derive great benefit and [[encouragement]] from my friend Isaac. Amongst [[the teachers]] in this group he has the [[ability]] to point straight ahead, to [[focus]]. I would [[encourage]] each of you to spend time in [[quiet]] [[reflection]] each day [[developing]] the ear to hear for we all are here with you. Each of you have a [[teacher]] [[counterpart]]. I know the [[efforts]] can be difficult. We encounter the same [[difficulty]]. But as [[this planet]] [[progresses]] it will become easier for each one to carry on in [[dialogue]] with an unseen [[companion]]. Much of what it takes on your part is [[faith]] that [[the Father]] leads you toward Himself and that what you [[think]], what you [[desire]] to [[express]], is valid and true. As you give forth you will find we are right alongside to [[support]] and commingle. And then, as your [[trust]] and [[faith]] build, you will [[discover]] how easy it is for us to step in, provide [[ministry]]. The [[secret]] is [[faith]] and [[trust]]. One [[tool]] is time, another [[devotion]]. I shall go.

Isaac: Hello, this is Isaac. My greeting is always, "Hello, this is Isaac", because (the TR) wants to know who she is talking to. It seems this group is becoming happier every week. We are just trying not to give you more than you can handle. We have so many exciting plans that it's hard for us to take our time. We will be watching this week to see if you notice where there is sadness. Sometimes just one word or one sentence will give another person the hope that they need. The biggest gift of all is praise. Your fellow man will react to praise faster than anything. Be the person who looks at the other man and says, "I care about you." The closeness of your group is really extraordinary in your civilization. We delight in this group and are so happy that each of you feel that you are here to do God's will. Your group will be a model to other groups. This will be a very fulfilling adventure for you. Remember that we are right by your side at all times. Christ Michael has his hand on your shoulder to give you strength. Thank you.

Elyon: For (the other [[TR]]'s) sake, this is Elyon. I truly [[love]] you all. I [[enjoy]] watching you live your lives for it reminds me of my [[life]] so long ago in a form so similar to yours. When you [[struggle]] I take delight, not as a cruel master, but because my background has [[revealed]] that the [[struggle]] never truly cripples. but in fact [[strengthens]]. I see when you become uptight, when you [[feel]] you are fighting off every [[force]] that is hurtling at you. I know so well for I have done likewise. I extend to you the [[recognition]] [[ability]] to see that no [[force]] can overcome, all [[difficulties]] do pass and [[triumphantly]] these very struggles build the [[soul]]. I would receive [[questions]] or feedback from you at this time.

===='''''[[Art of Living]]'''''====

Student #1: We were [[discussing]] earlier about going out and serving. I get [[confused]] on how to help people out. My [[resources]] are so limited and the needy are so many and varied. Just [[being]] with people and helping where I can, being of good [[cheer]], being [[loving]] and [[kind]], seems more effective than [[preaching]] at them. Could you comment on that.

Evanson: I derive great benefit and encouragement from my friend Isaac. Amongst the teachers in this group he has the ability to point straight ahead, to focus. I would encourage each of you to spend time in quiet reflection each day developing the ear to hear for we all are here with you. Each of you have a teacher counterpart. I know the efforts can be difficult. We encounter the same difficulty. But as this planet progresses it will become easier for each one to carry on in dialogue with an unseen companion. Much of what it takes on your part is faith that the Father leads you toward Himself and that what you think, what you desire to express, is valid and true. As you give forth you will find we are right alongside to support and commingle. And then, as your trust and faith build, you will discover how easy it is for us to step in, provide ministry. The secret is faith and trust. One tool is time, another devotion. I shall go.

Elyon: You are correct, my [[friend]]. A lot of [[life]] is spent on [[maintenance]], in providing for your needs and loved ones'. And until [[your planet]] reaches the ages of [[light and life]], great amounts of time will continue to be spent this way. So you need to [[develop]] the art and [[skill]] of ministry in the [[Microcosm|minuscule]], in the little passing [[moments]], as you have said, in spreading [[cheer]]. Watch for those moments when you can offer a hand, when you can say, "Here, I can carry that for you." The art is the ability to complete your tasks for your day and [[simultaneously]] embellish the [[life]] of anyone you encounter. I wholeheartedly [[embrace]] Isaac's entreaty to minister to the needy. You all have the [[skills]]. Perhaps as time goes you can [[develop]] a working arrangement. At this time you need to [[decide]] amongst yourselves how, where, and when. We will drop in [[insight]] and we will provide [[motivation]]. You must be the [[deciding]] [[factor]]. It is possible to be on the watch for those who are [[engaged]] in these ministries on a full time level and provide them [[support]]. You may cover great distances with a short phone call to one who sits behind a desk and feels the [[services]] they provide are met with [[failure]] or lack of [[recognition]]. The many who come through that [[struggle]] make it hard for them to hold their heads high. And the many who don't [[struggle]] seem to take no notice. I would [[encourage]] you to contact one of these [[individuals]] and give them a hearty pat on the back. Would this meet with your approval? #1: Yes, it would. Thank you.

Elyon: For (the other TR's) sake, this is Elyon. I truly love you all. I enjoy watching you live your lives for it reminds me of my life so long ago in a form so similar to yours. When you struggle I take delight, not as a cruel master, but because my background has revealed that the struggle never truly cripples. but in fact strengthens. I see when you become uptight, when you feel you are fighting off every force that is hurtling at you. I know so well for I have done likewise. I extend to you the recognition ability to see that no force can overcome, all difficulties do pass and triumphantly these very struggles build the soul. I would receive questions or feedback from you at this time.

Student #2: I have been having [[trouble]] shutting off the [[mind]] chatter or redirecting it. I know what I need to do but I don't seem to be able to do it. Can you help me with this?

===='''''[[Stillness]]''''', '''''[[Mind]]'''''====

Elyon: I seek [[clarification]]. This mind chatter: do you mean when [[engaged]] in the [[efforts]] toward [[quiet]] [[contemplation]] and [[worship]] with [[the Father]], or do you mean the rambling of [[thoughts]] that go on throughout the day making it hard to [[focus]] on the tasks at hand?

Student #1: We were discussing earlier about going out and serving. I get confused on how to help people out. My resources are so limited and the needy are so many and varied. Just being with people and helping where I can, being of good cheer, being loving and kind, seems more effective than preaching at them. Could you comment on that.

Student #2: Both! However, I am more concerned with the [[mind]] chatter when I'm trying to [[meditate]], to reach [[the Father]]. I'm not [[patient]] so I get [[irritated]] when my mind tries to drag me away and I have to bring it back.  

Elyon: You are correct, my friend. A lot of life is spent on maintenance, in providing for your needs and loved ones'. And until your planet reaches the ages of light and life, great amounts of time will continue to be spent this way. So you need to develop the art and skill of ministry in the minuscule, in the little passing moments, as you have said, in spreading cheer. Watch for those moments when you can offer a hand, when you can say, "Here, I can carry that for you." The art is the ability to complete your tasks for your day and simultaneously embellish the life of anyone you encounter. I wholeheartedly embrace Isaac's entreaty to minister to the needy. You all have the skills. Perhaps as time goes you can develop a working arrangement. At this time you need to decide amongst yourselves how, where, and when. We will drop in insight and we will provide motivation. You must be the deciding factor. It is possible to be on the watch for those who are engaged in these ministries on a full time level and provide them support. You may cover great distances with a short phone call to one who sits behind a desk and feels the services they provide are met with failure or lack of recognition. The many who come through that struggle make it hard for them to hold their heads high. And the many who don't struggle seem to take no notice. I would encourage you to contact one of these individuals and give them a hearty pat on the back. Would this meet with your approval? #1: Yes, it would. Thank you.

Elyon: The [[mind]] is an amazing, [[flexible]] [[reality]]. It is a continual [[flowing]] of [[energy]]. It is a great [[medium]] for the [[personality]] to grow because it is always providing [[soil]] in the form of [[thoughts]] wherein you may grow. It is a natural [[function]] for the mind to run. It is like a [[river]]. A river is no longer a river when it stops. I would then [[encourage]] to [[practice]] directive [[techniques]]. [[Mankind]] has taught for centuries that you can stop your [[thought]]. This need not be. Thoughts are your aid. I would [[encourage]] you to provide feed for the [[mind]]. Perhaps a devotional [[reading]] prior to your [[worship]] time. Perhaps [[prayer]] such that the mind can lock into a train of [[thought]] more conducive to your [[heart]]'s [[desire]]. When your mind becomes thus [[channeled]], you will benefit from the ministry of [[the Father]] and the [[overcare]] of [[the Son]] and from the upliftment of [[the Spirit]]. Have great [[patience]] for the mind can be like a little child who runs down the street when the door is open. You are right, it is [[frustrating]]. But the little child need not be severely [[rebuked]]. Only continually restrained until it grows. Has this given you [[insight]]?

Student #2: I have been having trouble shutting off the mind chatter or redirecting it. I know what I need to do but I don't seem to be able to do it. Can you help me with this?

Student #2: Yes. It is what I know I need to do. I'm just not [[patient]]. Thank you.

Elyon: I seek clarification. This mind chatter: do you mean when engaged in the efforts toward quiet contemplation and worship with the Father, or do you mean the rambling of thoughts that go on throughout the day making it hard to focus on the tasks at hand?

Elyon: It will take time. The [[mind]] [[endowment]] that each of you have is a [[time]]-[[oriented]] mind. If we had the [[divine]] mind, I would not be here with you, and you would not be here with me. We would be [[the Father]] and this great [[experience]] would be nonexistent. [[Accept]] your [[status]] and joyfully pursue.

Student #3: I find a lot of [[comfort]] in having help... (tape flipped) . ..get out of myself to let my [[mind]] be [[God]]'s mind. I feel so [[selfish]], concerned with my needs and my [[family]]'s needs. I'd like to be more [[spiritual]] and be a part of the [[life]] of [[others]]. Do you know what I'm talking about?

Student #2: Both! However, I am more concerned with the mind chatter when I'm trying to meditate, to reach the Father. I'm not patient so I get irritated when my mind tries to drag me away and I have to bring it back.  

Elyon: Yes. By way of background let me illustrate: I work [[diligently]] toward my [[ascension]] and I have [[attained]] levels that far exceed the [[human]]. However, I took with great delight the [[assignment]] to come here to minister to you all, to essentially stall in my [[personal growth]] because I know that by ministering to you I gain far more than I could in tending to my own [[progress]]. It has a boomerang effect. You have rightly [[perceived]] that, enlisting in a ministry of this [[nature]], will draw you away from your own demands. It will help you sort your [[values]] and clear away the [[rubbish]]. Seeing the needs in others [[clarifies]] the true needs in yourself. I have spoken at great length on [[judgment]]. You are all skilled at pigeon-holing, at being able to [[describe]] another, and yet flounder in the [[ability]] to pin yourself down. By serving another you work [[judgment]] in reverse. You minister to the [[soul]], you [[heal]] the [[body]], you calm their [[mind]]. You find yourself enlarging. Since you are capable of assessing another [[individual]] so easily and so [[confused]] towards yourself, it is equally as easy to minister to another and thereby [[understand]] yourself. Your master said, "[[Love]] your [[neighbor]] as yourself. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." Within these two phrases lies the [[secret]] of your question. As you go beyond yourself you will, yourself, [[grow]]. Have I helped you?

Elyon: The mind is an amazing, flexible reality. It is a continual flowing of energy. It is a great medium for the personality to grow because it is always providing soil in the form of thoughts wherein you may grow. It is a natural function for the mind to run. It is like a river. A river is no longer a river when it stops. I would then encourage to practice directive techniques. Mankind has taught for centuries that you can stop your thought. This need not be. Thoughts are your aid. I would encourage you to provide feed for the mind. Perhaps a devotional reading prior to your worship time. Perhaps prayer such that the mind can lock into a train of thought more conducive to your heart's desire. When your mind becomes thus channeled, you will benefit from the ministry of the Father and the overcare of the Son and from the upliftment of the Spirit. Have great patience for the mind can be like a little child who runs down the street when the door is open. You are right, it is frustrating. But the little child need not be severely rebuked. Only continually restrained until it grows. Has this given you insight?

Student #3: Yes, Elyon, and my [[love]] to you today.

Student #2: Yes. It is what I know I need to do. I'm just not patient. Thank you.  

Student #4: You mentioned that we should draw our [[attention]] to those who have a certain amount of [[faith]] and enhance that. When we get [[good]] at that then we can work with those who have little or no faith. I [[appreciate]] that because, in [[focusing]] our [[efforts]] to find ways to serve, that is one that isn't necessarily obvious, but we can seek in anyone.

Elyon: It will take time. The mind endowment that each of you have is a time- oriented mind. If we had the divine mind, I would not be here with you, and you would not be here with me. We would be the Father and this great experience would be nonexistent. Accept your status and joyfully pursue.

Elyon: Yes, as your [[teacher]] I would [[encourage]] you to [[function]] in that [[manner]] you have just spoken of while you take time from your routine [[life]] and hit the road. I know you [[struggle]] with the [[abstract]] and berate yourself as being dense, but you have ahead of you an [[assignment]] wherein you may do the very thing you [[speak]] of; [[encouraging]] those who are already on the way. May this be an assignment for you and do take notice of the [[times]] when I am at your side. To each I would ask you to look at everyone as your [[brother and sister]]. [[Work]] on it. Be ever mindful of the many things you can provide that would help. [[Realize]] that, as this catches on, others will equally help you. Do not [[fear]] that your [[life]] will fall apart as you tend to other's needs. As I have [[stressed]], the [[opposite]] will result.  

 

Student #3: I find a lot of comfort in having help... (tape flipped) . ..get out of myself to let my mind be God's mind. I feel so selfish, concerned with my needs and my family's needs. I'd like to be more spiritual and be a part of the life of others. Do you know what I'm talking about?

I have enjoyed our [[discussion]] today. I thank my fellow group [[teachers]] for their input. Look to [[the Father]] always. Put your arm around [[Michael]]. Step into the world with a [[smile]] on your [[face]] and [[love]] in your [[heart]]. [[Farewell]].

 

Elyon: Yes. By way of background let me illustrate: I work diligently toward my ascension and I have attained levels that far exceed the human. However, I took with great delight the assignment to come here to minister to you all, to essentially stall in my personal growth because I know that by ministering to you I gain far more than I could in tending to my own progress. It has a boomerang effect. You have rightly perceived that, enlisting in a ministry of this nature, will draw you away from your own demands. It will help you sort your values and clear away the rubbish. Seeing the needs in others clarifies the true needs in yourself. I have spoken at great length on judgment. You are all skilled at pigeon-holing, at being able to describe another, and yet flounder in the ability to pin yourself down. By serving another you work judgment in reverse. You minister to the soul, you heal the body, you calm their mind. You find yourself enlarging. Since you are capable of assessing another individual so easily and so confused towards yourself, it is equally as easy to minister to another and thereby understand yourself. Your master said, "Love your neighbor as yourself. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." Within these two phrases lies the secret of your question. As you go beyond yourself you will, yourself, grow. Have I helped you?

 

Student #3: Yes, Elyon, and my love to you today.

==Session 3==

==Session 3==

Sept. 22, 1993 (T/R #1)

Sept. 22, 1993 (T/R #1)