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===Teacher: [[Machiventa]], [[Will]]===

===Teacher: [[Machiventa]], [[Will]]===

===TR: [[JoiLin]], [[Eric]]===

===TR: [[JoiLin]], [[Eric]]===

==Session 1==

===Session 1===

===Opening===

====Opening====

Greetings. It is I, [[Machiventa]] [[Melchizedek]]. I come this [[evening]] to deliver to you a brief [[message]] from [[Master Son|our sovereign]], [[Michael]]. It is as follows:

Greetings. It is I, [[Machiventa]] [[Melchizedek]]. I come this [[evening]] to deliver to you a brief [[message]] from [[Master Son|our sovereign]], [[Michael]]. It is as follows:

===='''''[[Progress]]'''''====

===='''''[[Progress]]'''''====

Good evening, I am your teacher, Will, who loves you.

Good evening, I am your teacher, Will, who loves you.

====Lesson====

===Lesson===

===='''''[[Purpose]]'''''====

===='''''[[Purpose]]'''''====

The [[fact]] of our coming [[together]] over these past two years has, on occasion, given rise to many [[questions]] as to the true [[purpose]] of these [[meetings]]. The purpose of [[education]] is foremost as it deals with your [[individual]] [[spiritual growth]]. I can safely say, if you are to distill the [[message]] to its most basic component, it would be that our purpose is to teach you [[methods]] and [[tools]] that will be useful to you to use as you [[journey]] on your path. It is not our [[purpose]] to try to [[influence]] the whole world, but, rather, to teach you to go out into this world as a changed and [[enlightened]] [[individual]] in service to [[the Father]] above. This is the way it must work. We do not [[possess]] any [[magical]] cures that would be able to be applied in a way as to affect the whole world. [[The Father]]'s [[plan]] calls for [[individuals]] to be changed so that they may carry forward the work that He [[desires]] take place.

The [[fact]] of our coming [[together]] over these past two years has, on occasion, given rise to many [[questions]] as to the true [[purpose]] of these [[meetings]]. The purpose of [[education]] is foremost as it deals with your [[individual]] [[spiritual growth]]. I can safely say, if you are to distill the [[message]] to its most basic component, it would be that our purpose is to teach you [[methods]] and [[tools]] that will be useful to you to use as you [[journey]] on your path. It is not our [[purpose]] to try to [[influence]] the whole world, but, rather, to teach you to go out into this world as a changed and [[enlightened]] [[individual]] in service to [[the Father]] above. This is the way it must work. We do not [[possess]] any [[magical]] cures that would be able to be applied in a way as to affect the whole world. [[The Father]]'s [[plan]] calls for [[individuals]] to be changed so that they may carry forward the work that He [[desires]] take place.

I detected earlier that there is a [[desire]] for more questions. I will take your questions now.

I detected earlier that there is a [[desire]] for more questions. I will take your questions now.

====Dialogue====

===Dialogue===

===='''''[[Prediction]]'''''====

===='''''[[Prediction]]'''''====

VINCENT: Will, I think that Helen wanted to know earlier and so had the rest of us, why [[the teachers]] feel compelled from time to time to make [[predictions]] on [[events]] that are upcoming?

VINCENT: Will, I think that Helen wanted to know earlier and so had the rest of us, why [[the teachers]] feel compelled from time to time to make [[predictions]] on [[events]] that are upcoming?

===Closing===

===Closing===

WILL: The hour grows late and I would ask that other [[questions]] be held until we meet again. This has been a useful exchange tonight. Many will leave here with a greater [[understanding]] of our [[purpose]] and their place within [[this mission]]. I [[encourage]] you to continue the good work serving your fellow man and serving [[your Father]] in heaven. Until we meet next week, I bid you a warm [[shalom]].

WILL: The hour grows late and I would ask that other [[questions]] be held until we meet again. This has been a useful exchange tonight. Many will leave here with a greater [[understanding]] of our [[purpose]] and their place within [[this mission]]. I [[encourage]] you to continue the good work serving your fellow man and serving [[your Father]] in heaven. Until we meet next week, I bid you a warm [[shalom]].

===Session 2===

==Session 2==

November 14, 1993

November 14, 1993

====Opening====

===Opening===

WILL: The [[love]] of [[God]] [[surrounds]] us. The love of God enfolds us. The love of God [[supports]] us. Wherever we gather, He is.

WILL: The [[love]] of [[God]] [[surrounds]] us. The love of God enfolds us. The love of God [[supports]] us. Wherever we gather, He is.

Greetings and good evening to you all. I am your teacher, Will, who [[loves]] you.

Greetings and good evening to you all. I am your teacher, Will, who [[loves]] you.

====Lesson====

===Lesson===

This old vehicle still has the same old rattles, dings and squeaks that it had when I sat behind the wheel the last time. [Will is transmitting through Eric tonight, for the first time in a while.] It is a good [[feeling]].

This old vehicle still has the same old rattles, dings and squeaks that it had when I sat behind the wheel the last time. [Will is transmitting through Eric tonight, for the first time in a while.] It is a good [[feeling]].

===='''''[[Prediction]]''''', '''''[[Future]]'''''====

===='''''[[Prediction]]''''', '''''[[Future]]'''''====

So, for those among you who are [[considering]] where you are going and how you will get there, I suggest that you attempt to [[structure]] your [[future]] in [[cooperation]] with others not limited to the persons present in this group but those with whom you already know you work well and amicably. Nothing goes to [[waste]] in the [[Divine]] plan. We can safely [[predict]] that the [[relationships]] of the [[future]] will be built upon the [[relationships]] of the present for it is not possible to skip any steps in the Divine plan. Skipping steps is a human [[fantasy]].

So, for those among you who are [[considering]] where you are going and how you will get there, I suggest that you attempt to [[structure]] your [[future]] in [[cooperation]] with others not limited to the persons present in this group but those with whom you already know you work well and amicably. Nothing goes to [[waste]] in the [[Divine]] plan. We can safely [[predict]] that the [[relationships]] of the [[future]] will be built upon the [[relationships]] of the present for it is not possible to skip any steps in the Divine plan. Skipping steps is a human [[fantasy]].

====Closing====

===Closing===

This is my message to you tonight. The [[future]] is where openings and closings is all about. As always, we [[encourage]] you to take [[advantage]] of those openings between people and to do so in a [[clear]] minded fashion, not subjecting yourselves to sappy sentimentalism or [[foolhardiness]]. The persons [[graduating]] from [[your planet]] have a nearly [[unique]] [[quality]] - a capability to work in [[isolated]] [[environments]] without constant reinforcement. Successful spiritual [[voyagers]] from your planet accomplish this through hard headedness, a solid [[faith]], and an ability to [[honestly]] [[interpret]] those [[phenomena]] which their [[senses]] bring to them.

This is my message to you tonight. The [[future]] is where openings and closings is all about. As always, we [[encourage]] you to take [[advantage]] of those openings between people and to do so in a [[clear]] minded fashion, not subjecting yourselves to sappy sentimentalism or [[foolhardiness]]. The persons [[graduating]] from [[your planet]] have a nearly [[unique]] [[quality]] - a capability to work in [[isolated]] [[environments]] without constant reinforcement. Successful spiritual [[voyagers]] from your planet accomplish this through hard headedness, a solid [[faith]], and an ability to [[honestly]] [[interpret]] those [[phenomena]] which their [[senses]] bring to them.

===='''''[[Progress]]'''''====

===='''''[[Progress]]'''''====

That is all I have to say tonight. Thank you for your attention. Until we meet again, shalom.

That is all I have to say tonight. Thank you for your attention. Until we meet again, shalom.

===Session 3===

==Session 3==

November 21, 1993

November 21, 1993

====Opening====

===Opening===

WILL: The love of God surrounds us. The power of God upholds us. The light of God enfolds us. Wherever we are, He is.

WILL: The [[love]] of [[God]] [[surrounds]] us. The [[power]] of God upholds us. The [[light]] of God enfolds us. Wherever we are, He is.

As always, it gives me great pleasure to be among you, my dear students. It is, as I'm sure you well know, I, your teacher, Will who loves you.

As always, it gives me great [[pleasure]] to be among you, my dear [[students]]. It is, as I'm sure you well know, I, your teacher, Will who loves you.

====Lesson====

===Lesson===

I would like to speak this evening about the possibility mentioned by one of your members of there being private sittings. In the past this was not something that could be accomplished without putting undue stress on your receiver. However, the way is now open that we might accomplish or fulfill those desires of individual members. I would suggest that you talk among yourselves agreeing upon a time that would work for JoiLyn that you might pursue this goal. You might utilize this time now to have such a discussion. I will be listening and will understand your decision.  

===='''''[[Transmitting]]'''''====

 

I would like to speak this evening about the [[possibility]] mentioned by one of your members of there being [[private]] sittings. In the [[past]] this was not something that could be accomplished without putting undue [[stress]] on your [[TR|receiver]]. However, the way is now open that we might accomplish or fulfill those [[desires]] of individual members. I would suggest that you talk among yourselves [[agreeing]] upon a time that would work for JoiLyn that you might pursue this [[goal]]. You might utilize this time now to have such a [[discussion]]. I will be [[listening]] and will [[understand]] your [[decision]].  

====Closing====

===Closing===

Until next week, as always, I send you my love and look in on you each during the week to come. Stay in His light always my dear ones. Shalom.

Until next week, as always, I send you my love and look in on you each during the week to come. Stay in His [[light]] always my dear ones. [[Shalom]].

 

==Session 4==

 

===Opening===

===Session 4===

(Long group [[discussion]] regarding [[personal]] sessions.]

====Opening====

(Long group discussion regarding personal sessions.]

WILL: In [[listening]] to you this evening, I have heard you ask [[questions]] and immediately [[answer]] them yourselves. One person asked about [[money]] or the possibility of asking about money and another person answered that that would not be appropriate. They were quite correct.

 

WILL: In listening to you this evening, I have heard you ask questions and immediately answer them yourselves. One person asked about money or the possibility of asking about money and another person answered that that would not be appropriate. They were quite correct.

Others spoke of affairs of the heart. Another answered that you would be guided to seek your own answer. That is also correct.

Others spoke of affairs of the [[heart]]. Another answered that you would be [[guided]] to seek your own answer. That is also correct.

Those questions that you might expect to be answered would be those questions pertaining to your individual spiritual growth, questions that pertained to material life that you all must live on this planet, those things pertaining to your job, your family members, may or may not be answered in a way that you would hope. I can only suggest that you prepare your questions having put some thought into those questions. Endeavor first to answer those questions yourselves. If, in fact, you need guidance at that point, I would entertain hearing them and giving you an answer of some sort. If you have an individual question at this time, I will be willing to answer to the best of my ability.

Those [[questions]] that you might [[expect]] to be answered would be those questions pertaining to your [[individual]] [[spiritual growth]], questions that pertained to [[material]] life that you all must live on [[this planet]], those things pertaining to your job, your [[family]] members, may or may not be answered in a way that you would [[hope]]. I can only suggest that you [[prepare]] your questions having put some [[thought]] into those questions. Endeavor first to answer those questions yourselves. If, in [[fact]], you need [[guidance]] at that point, I would entertain hearing them and giving you an answer of some sort. If you have an [[individual]] question at this time, I will be willing to answer to the best of my [[ability]].

====Dialogue====

===Dialogue===

JUDY: Will, this is Judy. I don't understand how you are limited by time. Do you need to know of individual sessions ahead of time? How available are you on call?

JUDY: Will, this is Judy. I don't understand how you are limited by time. Do you need to know of individual sessions ahead of time? How available are you on call?

JUDY: Are there areas that we should avoid exploring?

JUDY: Are there areas that we should avoid exploring?

WILL: Would this have to do possibly with referring to mediums or psychics or that sort of thing? I would certainly hope that those sort of questions would not be addressed within this school or mission. Our direction is certainly the spiritual direction.

WILL: Would this have to do possibly with referring to [[mediums]] or psychics or that sort of thing? I would certainly [[hope]] that those sort of questions would not be addressed within this [[school]] or mission. Our direction is certainly the [[spiritual]] direction.

JUDY: Is it important for us to share the content of our private sessions with the group?

JUDY: Is it important for us to [[share]] the content of our private sessions with the group?

WILL: That, I think, would be a decision that you and your group members would have to make.

WILL: That, I think, would be a [[decision]] that you and your group members would have to make.

JUDY: Somehow I knew you would say that. I appreciate your willingness to meet us in private sessions and I'm looking forward to them.

JUDY: Somehow I knew you would say that. I appreciate your willingness to meet us in [[private]] sessions and I'm looking forward to them.

VINCENT: Will, since you brought it up, do you think that private lessons at this time in our progress are necessary to assist in our spiritual development or are you just responding to what you perceive to be our desires?

VINCENT: Will, since you brought it up, do you think that [[private]] lessons at this time in our [[progress]] are [[necessary]] to assist in our [[spiritual development]] or are you just responding to what you [[perceive]] to be our [[desires]]?

WILL: That question might have more than one answer. I, of course, when possible, endeavor to meet your needs. At least those needs pertaining to your spiritual growth and, sometimes, your curiosity, although not often. However it is my understanding that there may be questions of a personal nature that an individual may be a little reticent of speaking about or sharing. This is not to indicate that it is a deep, dark secret, but for whatever reason. I would respect an individual's privacy if it made them more comfortable in seeking answers that may help them in their growth. I do not see this as a necessary arena for your growth but I certainly don't see it as a detrimental one either. Is that sufficient?

WILL: That question might have more than one answer. I, of course, when possible, endeavor to meet your needs. At least those needs pertaining to your [[spiritual growth]] and, sometimes, your [[curiosity]], although not often. However it is my [[understanding]] that there may be questions of a [[personal]] nature that an individual may be a little reticent of speaking about or sharing. This is not to indicate that it is a deep, dark [[secret]], but for whatever reason. I would [[respect]] an individual's [[privacy]] if it made them more comfortable in seeking answers that may help them in their [[growth]]. I do not see this as a [[necessary]] arena for your growth but I certainly don't see it as a detrimental one either. Is that sufficient?

VINCENT: Yes, thank you.

VINCENT: Yes, thank you.

WILL: Whether a person may or may not become a receiver/[[transmitter]] has nothing to do with where they are [[individually]] in their [[spiritual growth]]. One's ability to receive is not an indication that they are in any way further advanced in their spiritual growth than you are. [[Spiritual growth]] that may or may not be a part of your [[path]] does not open the way for being able to [[receive]] these transmissions. Some people have that [[genetic]] link that happens to be a part of their birthright, if you will. It has to do with the [[history]] of their [[ancestors]] and that genetic link that was passed down. All [[individuals]], provided that the [[desire]] is [[strong]], the [[commitment]] is also strong, these two things - desire and commitment- will gain you the [[goal]]. How soon? I cannot say that nor would I try. I can only tell you, "seek and you will find". Give your time always to [[the Father]] first. Do not neglect him or yourself, and the path will open. Is this helpful?

 

WILL: Whether a person may or may not become a receiver/transmitter has nothing to do with where they are individually in their spiritual growth. One's ability to receive is not an indication that they are in any way further advanced in their spiritual growth than you are. Spiritual growth that may or may not be a part of your path does not open the way for being able to receive these transmissions. Some people have that genetic link that happens to be a part of their birthright, if you will. It has to do with the history of their ancestors and that genetic link that was passed down. All individuals, provided that the desire is strong, the commitment is also strong, these two things - desire and commitment- will gain you the goal. How soon? I cannot say that nor would I try. I can only tell you, "seek and you will find". Give your time always to the Father first. Do not neglect him or yourself, and the path will open. Is this helpful?

LOREN: Yes.

LOREN: Yes.

 

HELEN: Will, I would like to know if your individual knowledge of and contact with various members of this group go back the two years in which they have been aware of you or farther back than that.

HELEN: Will, I would like to know if your individual [[knowledge]] of and [[contact]] with various members of this group go back the two years in which they have been [[aware]] of you or farther back than that.

WILL: I have known many members within this group for many years; others not quite so long. Some longer, some shorter, but I have known most members for longer than two years.

WILL: I have known many members within this group for many years; others not quite so long. Some longer, some shorter, but I have known most members for longer than two years.

VINCENT: Will, do all of the members or most of the members in this group have personal teachers as well?

VINCENT: Will, do all of the members or most of the members in this group have personal teachers as well?

WILL: I am not aware of any member who does not have a personal teacher.

WILL: I am not [[aware]] of any member who does not have a personal teacher.

JUDY: If we cannot communicate with a personal teacher as yet, what is the function of that personal teacher?

JUDY: If we cannot [[communicate]] with a personal teacher as yet, what is the [[function]] of that personal teacher?

WILL: Your personal teacher teaches you whether or not you are aware of that teaching.

WILL: Your personal teacher teaches you whether or not you are [[aware]] of that teaching.

JUDY: Through insight?

JUDY: Through [[insight]]?

WILL: Quite often. Quite often through your own thoughts that you, in your humanness, take to be your own. Many times these thoughts that you take to be your own are thoughts given to you by your personal teacher.

WILL: Quite often. Quite often through your own [[thoughts]] that you, in your humanness, take to be your own. Many times these [[thoughts]] that you take to be your own are thoughts given to you by your personal teacher.

LOREN: How can we tell the thoughts of our personal teacher from our Thought Adjuster?

LOREN: How can we tell the [[thoughts]] of our personal teacher from our [[Thought Adjuster]]?

WILL: At this point in your development, it would be most unusual to have verbal communication with your Thought Adjuster. If you have a thought that you understand, for instance, a conversation that may be the answer to something you are seeking. This is, in all likelihood, your personal teacher instructing you, helping you, giving you insight.

WILL: At this point in your [[development]], it would be most [[unusual]] to have verbal [[communication]] with your [[Thought Adjuster]]. If you have a [[thought]] that you understand, for instance, a [[conversation]] that may be the answer to something you are seeking. This is, in all likelihood, your personal teacher instructing you, helping you, giving you [[insight]].

LOREN: Is my personal teacher Vera?

LOREN: Is my personal teacher Vera?

LOREN: Close.

LOREN: Close.

JUDY: Is there any advantage to making our relationship with our personal teacher more conscious?

JUDY: Is there any [[advantage]] to making our [[relationship]] with our personal teacher more [[conscious]]?

WILL: Let me ask you a question. Is there any advantage to building a relationship on any level?

WILL: Let me ask you a question. Is there any advantage to building a relationship on any level?

WILL: I think so.

WILL: I think so.

JUDY: I guess my impatience comes because I want to get on with it. It seems like a vague relationship.

JUDY: I guess my impatience comes because I want to get on with it. It seems like a [[vague]] [[relationship]].

WILL: [tape turned] quite often a jungle of thoughts that are not correct.

WILL: [tape turned] quite often a jungle of [[thoughts]] that are not correct.

JUDY: Oh yes, quite frequently I have difficulty clearing...

JUDY: Oh yes, quite frequently I have [[difficulty]] clearing...

WILL: Yes, I understand. If you sat in a room with the television going, the radio going, three or four conversations going and your children asking you questions, how would you know who to listen to?

WILL: Yes, I [[understand]]. If you sat in a room with the television going, the [[radio]] going, three or four [[conversations]] going and your [[children]] asking you questions, how would you know who to [[listen]] to?

JUDY: Is there something I should be doing more than my daily meditation?

JUDY: Is there something I should be doing more than my daily [[meditation]]?

WILL: I think as well as your very active mind, you are so used to dealing with those thoughts, those creative thoughts - they are your life - it is perhaps more difficult for you to recognize those thoughts that are being given to you. I think that a continued effort and, possibility, an acknowledgment that you may already have had much guidance, may help.

WILL: I think as well as your very active [[mind]], you are so used to dealing with those [[thoughts]], those [[creative]] thoughts - they are your life - it is perhaps more difficult for you to recognize those thoughts that are being given to you. I think that a continued effort and, possibility, an acknowledgment that you may already have had much [[guidance]], may help.

JUDY: Thank you. These personal kinds of answers are just what I was seeking.

JUDY: Thank you. These [[personal]] kinds of [[answers]] are just what I was seeking.

LOREN: Will, do we have guardian angels in addition to the teachers as well?

LOREN: Will, do we have [[guardian angels]] in addition to [[the teachers]] as well?

WILL: Most certainly. Did you doubt it?

WILL: Most certainly. Did you [[doubt]] it?

LOREN: No, not really, it was just unknown.

LOREN: No, not really, it was just [[unknown]].

WILL: When a group comes together to learn, such as this one, the members of the group whose heart is open to the Father's will receive personal seraphim within a very short order. There is being done all that may be done to insure, to secure the future of this mission, of this school, my students. I would like to hold any further questions until next week as JoiLyn is having a problem. I think this sort of communication is one that will prove beneficial to both of us. I have a need to know what some of your needs are that may not be being met.  

WILL: When a [[group]] comes together to learn, such as this one, the members of the group whose [[heart]] is open to [[the Father]]'s will receive personal [[seraphim]] within a very short order. There is being done all that may be done to insure, to [[secure]] the [[future]] of [[this mission]], of this [[school]], my [[students]]. I would like to hold any further questions until next week as JoiLyn is having a [[problem]]. I think this sort of [[communication]] is one that will prove beneficial to both of us. I have a need to know what some of your needs are that may not be being met.  

====Closing====

===Closing===

So until next week, my dear ones, shalom.

So until next week, my dear ones, [[shalom]].

===Session 6===

==Session 6==

November 28, 1993

November 28, 1993

====Opening====

===Opening===

WILL: (Through JoiLin) The love of God surrounds us. The power of God upholds us. The light of God enfolds us. Wherever we go, He is.

WILL: (Through JoiLin) The [[love]] of [[God]] [[surrounds]] us. The [[power]] of God upholds us. The [[light]] of God enfolds us. Wherever we go, He is.

Greetings my students, it is I, your teacher, Will, who loves you. JoiLin did not want to receive my transmissions tonight, however I persevered and she finally stepped out in faith.

Greetings my [[students]], it is I, your teacher, Will, who [[loves]] you. JoiLin did not want to receive my transmissions tonight, however I [[persevered]] and she finally stepped out in [[faith]].

I think I will open the floor for questions at this time.

I think I will open the floor for [[questions]] at this time.

====Dialogue====

===Dialogue===

VINCENT: Will, you've heard us talk about faith and healing and what that might have to do with this group and I would be interested in hearing your thoughts on this.

===='''''[[Healing]]'''''====

VINCENT: Will, you've heard us talk about [[faith]] and [[healing]] and what that might have to do with this [[group]] and I would be interested in hearing your [[thoughts]] on this.

WILL: There are certain individuals that may have this ability. This ability would be along the same line as those who are able to receive our transmissions easily. These individuals seem to have this inborn, if you will, in them. This may be something that you or your members may want to pursue in the future. I would think, at this point, the burden of decision would be on your shoulders as a group or as individuals within the group. Is this answer sufficient?

WILL: There are certain [[individuals]] that may have this [[ability]]. This ability would be along the same line as those who are able to [[receive]] our transmissions easily. These [[individuals]] seem to have this inborn, if you will, in them. This may be something that you or your members may want to pursue in the [[future]]. I would think, at this [[point]], the burden of [[decision]] would be on your shoulders as a group or as individuals within the [[group]]. Is this answer sufficient?

VINCENT: Well it is pretty generic actually, I mean, how would you go about knowing if you are one of these people?

VINCENT: Well it is pretty generic actually, I mean, how would you go about [[knowing]] if you are one of these people?

WILL: If someone within the group felt that they have a calling for it, are spiritually drawn to give service in the area of healing, we would find a teacher for that individual to work with. This might be something that an individual would want to address within the setting of a personal session.

WILL: If someone within the group felt that they have a [[calling]] for it, are spiritually drawn to give [[service]] in the area of [[healing]], we would find a teacher for that [[individual]] to work with. This might be something that an individual would want to address within the setting of a [[personal]] session.

(Through Eric) Each of you possesses the power to do this and more. We are talking about greater powers than you can presently control. When you have reached a more practiced position where you are capable of bringing more constant attention and control to your pursuits, then will you be more capable of engaging in this type of activity. In general, when we above look upon mortals it is analogous to you looking upon the face of your pets because the inconstancy of your devotion and dedication shifts from moment to moment up and down the scale from adoration to hopeful anticipation to despair and then back up the scale and down and back up and down and back up. You must all learn to rule yourselves more effectively and when you are thus able to focus yourselves, great things can happen.

(Through Eric) Each of you [[possesses]] the [[power]] to do this and more. We are talking about greater powers than you can presently [[control]]. When you have reached a more [[practiced]] position where you are capable of bringing more constant [[attention]] and [[control]] to your pursuits, then will you be more capable of [[engaging]] in this type of activity. In general, when we above look upon [[mortals]] it is [[analogous]] to you looking upon the face of your [[pets]] because the inconstancy of your [[devotion]] and dedication shifts from [[moment]] to moment up and down the scale from [[adoration]] to hopeful [[anticipation]] to despair and then back up the scale and down and back up and down and back up. You must all learn to rule yourselves more effectively and when you are thus able to [[focus]] yourselves, great things can happen.

Working as a group and focusing upon the mutual purpose, it is possible for you to reinforce each other to the purpose, like, for example, a healing exercise. However, the results will still be inconstant because, at the present time, you are not capable of controlling the forces which you unleash. In saying this I do not imply that you are making mistakes, only that you are engaging in an activity that is somewhat beyond your capability. That is why groups who engage in this activity have names like "charismatic". They focus on the rapture of the forces which they have unleashed through their simple interest and attention. But these forces remain beyond their facile manipulation.

Working as a [[group]] and [[focusing]] upon the [[mutual]] [[purpose]], it is possible for you to reinforce each other to the purpose, like, for example, a [[healing]] exercise. However, the results will still be inconstant because, at the present time, you are not capable of controlling the [[forces]] which you unleash. In saying this I do not imply that you are making mistakes, only that you are [[engaging]] in an activity that is somewhat beyond your capability. That is why groups who engage in this activity have names like "[[charismatic]]". They [[focus]] on the [[rapture]] of the forces which they have unleashed through their [[simple]] interest and [[attention]]. But these forces remain beyond their facile [[manipulation]].

There is strength in the group. There is safety in the group. We say that you may safely engage in healing but only as a group. None of you are presently ready to hold yourselves out as healers. Celestial contact personalities have learned from experience that the answers to questions such as these are accurate only within the particular set of circumstances from which the question is asked. Because of human inconstancy the answer "yes" today will be "no" tomorrow. We do not change, but you change, faster than the weather. Therefore we are unlikely to say that this person is a healer and that person is not, but the group can bring singleness of purpose. The group, cohesively united and applying its attention, can cause things to happen. These things are still beyond your control. But by, as a group, focusing your attention on a single purpose, you allow us to take control for a moment and cause things to happen. You are not in control. This is presently beyond you. Now, the real question. Can you help each other? Keeping in mind all that I have said, the short answer is yes. But it will not be a casual event and you will not have uniform success and you will be skating on thin ice to portray yourselves as having this ability to others not members of this group. Does that answer?

There is [[strength]] in the [[group]]. There is [[safety]] in the group. We say that you may safely [[engage]] in [[healing]] but only as a group. None of you are presently ready to hold yourselves out as healers. Celestial [[contact personalities]] have learned from [[experience]] that the [[answers]] to [[questions]] such as these are [[accurate]] only within the particular set of circumstances from which the question is asked. Because of human inconstancy the answer "yes" today will be "no" tomorrow. We do not [[change]], but you change, faster than the [[weather]]. Therefore we are unlikely to say that this person is a [[healer]] and that person is not, but the group can bring singleness of [[purpose]]. The group, cohesively united and applying its attention, can cause things to happen. These things are still beyond your [[control]]. But by, as a group, [[focusing]] your attention on a single [[purpose]], you allow us to take [[control]] for a moment and cause things to happen. You are not in control. This is presently beyond you. Now, the real [[question]]. Can you help each other? Keeping in [[mind]] all that I have said, the short answer is yes. But it will not be a [[casual]] [[event]] and you will not have [[uniform]] success and you will be skating on thin ice to portray yourselves as having this ability to others not members of this group. Does that answer?

VINCENT: I believe so.

VINCENT: I [[believe]] so.

JUDI: Will, about a year ago we had a couple of series on stillness which I personally enjoyed and in which we focused on one particular topic. Do you foresee another time in the near future where we focus on a particular topic and explore it in more depth?

JUDI: Will, about a year ago we had a couple of series on [[stillness]] which I personally enjoyed and in which we [[focused]] on one particular [[topic]]. Do you foresee another time in the near [[future]] where we focus on a particular topic and [[explore]] it in more depth?

WILL: By your question, if I take your meaning at face value, I understand you to say that you do not presently detect a theme in our meetings from week to week. This is somewhat of a disappointment to me. [laughter]

WILL: By your question, if I take your [[meaning]] at face value, I understand you to say that you do not presently detect a theme in our meetings from week to week. This is somewhat of a [[disappointment]] to me. [[[laughter]]]

JUDI: I only speak for myself. [additional laughter]

JUDI: I only speak for myself. [additional laughter]

WILL: I had thought we were doing rather well in that regard. Perhaps we are too subtle sometimes. Our discussions and interchanges, as you know, evolve with the complections of the group. Because we are in the correcting time, it is a necessary function for us on a regular basis to engage in didactic instruction and set out, in some detail, those topics we think are of most application to most members. Short answer, yes. Next question.

WILL: I had thought we were doing rather well in that regard. Perhaps we are too [[subtle]] sometimes. Our [[discussions]] and interchanges, as you know, evolve with the complexions of the group. Because we are in the [[correcting time]], it is a [[necessary]] [[function]] for us on a regular basis to [[engage]] in [[didactic]] instruction and set out, in some detail, those [[topics]] we think are of most application to most members. Short answer, yes. Next question.

 

HELEN: Will, we have talked about saying to persons, "I'm praying for you" and different reactions to that phrase. Can you tell me something of the appropriateness, or how you relate to someone that you care about and whom you would like to be involved in what is happening to them?

HELEN: Will, we have talked about saying to persons, "I'm praying for you" and different reactions to that phrase. Can you tell me something of the appropriateness, or how you relate to someone that you care about and whom you would like to be involved in what is happening to them?

WILL: You are not responsible for how people react to the words that you say to them. You are not responsible for the feelings which your intentions evoke within them. You are not responsible for the transgressions and excesses of their past history with which they have freely indulged themselves or which they have been subjected to by outside forces. What you are responsible for is to measure your words carefully with careful solicitude for the feelings and most likely [tape turns] To rephrase, [What you are responsible for] are the predictable feelings and obvious predictable reactions to persons with whom you are engaged particularly where you possess special knowledge of their sensitivities. Where most people run afoul in their relationships with others is when they adopt a stylistic approach and set of vocabulary which they intend to uniformly apply to all persons without proper regard for the individuality of the people with whom they are speaking. Plain language is usually good enough. It is irksome to many, offensive to a few, when well meaning truly religious people adopt a vocabulary and a manner of speaking to others which seems to imply that they possess some holy knowledge, some special spiritual favor which then becomes a barrier between people. If it is sufficient to say that you care for another person, what profit is there in aggravating them and invoking deep seated prejudices by portraying your concern for them as a religious expression? Your responsibility to yourselves and your demonstration of the Father's love is fully discharged by the simplest and most efficient expression of humanity and loving concern. Plain speech is best. Does that answer?

WILL: You are not [[responsible]] for how people [[react]] to the [[words]] that you say to them. You are not responsible for the [[feelings]] which your [[intentions]] evoke within them. You are not responsible for the transgressions and excesses of their [[past]] history with which they have freely indulged themselves or which they have been subjected to by outside [[forces]]. What you are [[responsible]] for is to measure your [[words]] carefully with careful solicitude for the [[feelings]] and most likely [tape turns] To rephrase, [What you are responsible for] are the predictable feelings and obvious predictable reactions to persons with whom you are engaged particularly where you possess special knowledge of their [[sensitivities]]. Where most people run afoul in their relationships with others is when they adopt a stylistic approach and set of [[vocabulary]] which they intend to [[uniformly]] apply to all [[persons]] without proper regard for the [[individuality]] of the people with whom they are speaking. Plain language is usually [[good]] enough. It is irksome to many, [[offensive]] to a few, when well meaning truly [[religious]] people adopt a vocabulary and a [[manner]] of speaking to others which seems to imply that they possess some [[holy]] [[knowledge]], some special spiritual [[favor]] which then becomes a [[barrier]] between people. If it is sufficient to say that you care for another person, what profit is there in aggravating them and invoking deep seated [[prejudices]] by portraying your concern for them as a religious [[expression]]? Your [[responsibility]] to yourselves and your [[demonstration]] of the Father's [[love]] is fully discharged by the [[simplest]] and most [[efficient]] [[expression]] of humanity and loving concern. Plain speech is best. Does that answer?

HELEN: Yes.

HELEN: Yes.

WILL: I am present in that time. I am not [[alone]]. We are [[blessed]] with a stream of [[visitors]] who pass through this program as [[observers]] and occasional participants in their individualized [[training]] as teachers and [[guides]] for their own present and [[future]] assignments, not limited to [[service]] on [[Urantia|this sphere]]. I do not mean this to sound harsh, but we are not limited in movement in a way you understand. When you ask if we are here or we were there, your question is meaningful in [[human]] terms but is not quite so meaningful in our terms for, among us, to attend means to go. To attend to a concern means to be there. And so if you were to watch us with human eyes, I think the word that you would use is "flit about" from one thing to another. It is [[necessary]] for us to divide our [[attention]], therefore must we be in many places but we cannot be in all of those places at the [[same time]]. We cannot be even in two places at the same time. We must go back and forth. So the short answer to your [[question]] is, yes. But not like you [[think]] for we are there one moment and in the next moment we are somewhere else and we will return. That is how we must apply ourselves. Even when you should see some one of us that you feel you can recognize and identify, our comings and goings are so [[spontaneous]] and so fast that within your [[vision]] you do not detect our coming and going. We have already been and returned without you being alert to what has [[transpired]]. I mean this as an instruction to you and not in a [[criticism]] in any way. I [[hope]] that the [[knowledge]] will be useful to you. Next question.

 

WILL: I am present in that time. I am not alone. We are blessed with a stream of visitors who pass through this program as observers and occasional participants in their individualized training as teachers and guides for their own present and future assignments, not limited to service on this sphere. I do not mean this to sound harsh, but we are not limited in movement in a way you understand. When you ask if we are here or we were there, your question is meaningful in human terms but is not quite so meaningful in our terms for, among us, to attend means to go. To attend to a concern means to be there. And so if you were to watch us with human eyes, I think the word that you would use is "flit about" from one thing to another. It is necessary for us to divide our attention, therefore must we be in many places but we cannot be in all of those places at the same time. We cannot be even in two places at the same time. We must go back and forth. So the short answer to your question is, yes. But not like you think for we are there one moment and in the next moment we are somewhere else and we will return. That is how we must apply ourselves. Even when you should see some one of us that you feel you can recognize and identify, our comings and goings are so spontaneous and so fast that within your vision you do not detect our coming and going. We have already been and returned without you being alert to what has transpired. I mean this as an instruction to you and not in a criticism in any way. I hope that the knowledge will be useful to you. Next question.

JUDI: How do you sense that a mortal has a concern that needs attention?

JUDI: How do you sense that a [[mortal]] has a concern that needs [[attention]]?

WILL: Do you wish me to answer in the framework of how a mortal senses such or how we sense such?

WILL: Do you wish me to answer in the framework of how a mortal senses such or how we sense such?

JUDI: How you sense. You mentioned before in your answer to Loren that you attend to a concern. I was wondering how you knew about the concerns that needed attention.

JUDI: How you sense. You mentioned before in your answer to Loren that you attend to a concern. I was wondering how you knew about the concerns that needed [[attention]].

WILL: In my answer I used the word "concern" in an antique fashion, perhaps not applicable in your modern day vernacular. I meant in an event or a duty. However your question is valid and raises a good point. You are mortals, we are eternals, most of us. Even among those of us who are not yet eternals, our time line is tremendously different from yours. When I earlier this evening described the shifting emotions and shifting attention which is typical of humans, I failed to point out that because of our peculiar time line in relation to yours, it is glaringly obvious to us matters to which you return time and again. You may think that you have but a single thought on a matter, but it is not so. Your minds produce a broth of impulses loosely and usually disorganized. Those impulses which coalesce, you recognize as thought. In your minds there is only room for one thought at a time. That is the nature of a temporal being. Our minds function in a similar fashion. But our time line is different. From our perspective we see you returning to the same impulse again and again and again and again. You generally are not aware of the return. You generally are aware of the thought only from time to time. For us it is like reading a newspaper. This does not mean that we read your minds or that we manipulate your thoughts or even that we discuss your propensities or your character. It only means that we have a fairly sturdy readout of those things which are uppermost in your attentions whether or not you are conscious of the same. Does that answer?

WILL: In my answer I used the word "concern" in an antique fashion, perhaps not applicable in your [[modern]] day [[vernacular]]. I meant in an [[event]] or a [[duty]]. However your question is valid and raises a good [[point]]. You are [[mortals]], we are eternals, most of us. Even among those of us who are not yet eternals, our time line is tremendously [[different]] from yours. When I earlier this evening described the shifting [[emotions]] and shifting [[attention]] which is typical of humans, I failed to point out that because of our peculiar time line in relation to yours, it is glaringly obvious to us matters to which you return time and again. You may think that you have but a single [[thought]] on a matter, but it is not so. Your minds produce a broth of [[impulses]] loosely and usually disorganized. Those impulses which [[coalesce]], you recognize as [[thought]]. In your minds there is only room for one [[thought]] at a time. That is the [[nature]] of a [[temporal]] being. Our minds [[function]] in a similar fashion. But our time line is different. From our [[perspective]] we see you returning to the same [[impulse]] again and again and again and again. You generally are not [[aware]] of the return. You generally are aware of the [[thought]] only from time to time. For us it is like reading a newspaper. This does not mean that we [[read]] your [[minds]] or that we [[manipulate]] your [[thoughts]] or even that we discuss your propensities or your [[character]]. It only means that we have a fairly sturdy readout of those things which are uppermost in your [[attentions]] whether or not you are [[conscious]] of the same. Does that answer?

JUDI: Yes and I appreciate the explanation. Thank you.

JUDI: Yes and I [[appreciate]] the [[explanation]]. Thank you.

HELEN: Typically, Will, an [[answer]] stirs more [[questions]] than it should probably, but the "broth of [[impulses]]" from which a [[thought]] is formed. I really can't quite [[comprehend]] the local, the [[impetus]]; what determines the [[color]], if you will, of this broth? Where do we stand in what these [[impulses]] are? Do we have any kind of [[control]]? When these thoughts are [[formulating]] I know we can [[discern]] whether it is a profitable or a nonprofitable thought and file it appropriately, but do we have the ability as these thoughts are forming to [[block]], maybe, some thoughts or is that not advisable? That is kind of a jumbled [[question]].

HELEN: Typically, Will, an answer stirs more questions than it should probably, but the "broth of impulses" from which a thought is formed. I really can't quite comprehend the local, the impetus; what determines the color, if you will, of this broth? Where do we stand in what these impulses are? Do we have any kind of control? When these thoughts are formulating I know we can discern whether it is a profitable or a nonprofitable thought and file it appropriately, but do we have the ability as these thoughts are forming to block, maybe, some thoughts or is that not advisable? That is kind of a jumbled question.

WILL: This will be a difficult question to answer in a fashion that might be instructive. In your lives, today is greater than yesterday. Yesterday is greater than the day before. Notwithstanding that, certain [[events]] are so [[pivotal]] in your lives that their [[resonance]] continues practically forever. Take that [[existential]] [[experience]] and have it inhabit a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simian simian] animal mind primarily concerned with search for [[food]], search for [[mates]], [[hierarchy]] and battle [[conquest]]. There's the rough scheme for production of "broth". If we limited the review of human [[thought]] process to only those [[factors]], I think we would all see that we had very [[fertile]] ground for producing shifting and inconsistent [[impulses]] which occasionally [[coalesce]] in the form of [[thought]].

WILL: This will be a difficult question to answer in a fashion that might be instructive. In your lives, today is greater than yesterday. Yesterday is greater than the day before. Notwithstanding that, certain events are so pivotal in your lives that their resonance continues practically forever. Take that existential experience and have it inhabit a simian animal mind primarily concerned with search for food, search for mates, hierarchy and battle conquest. There's the rough scheme for production of "broth". If we limited the review of human thought process to only those factors, I think we would all see that we had very fertile ground for producing shifting and inconsistent impulses which occasionally coalesce in the form of thought.

One more question. [pause] Well then, there is no better [[dedication]], no better example of the wavering dedication to this kind of pursuit than JoiLin's attempt to assert on my behalf tonight she [[boldly]] stepped out but then wavered and retreated and [[worried]] and [[self]] [[examined]]. And all for naught. She has spent minutes worrying about her own [[performance]] and, yet, I [[love]] her for her boldness and willingness to [[initiate]] this transmission even when she suspected that she was not fully ready. While Eric sat here tonight turning his own [[thoughts]] over with a spade, JoiLin was ready even when she was not ready. We admire her for this.

One more question. [pause] Well then, there is no better dedication, no better example of the wavering dedication to this kind of pursuit than JoiLin's attempt to assert on my behalf tonight she boldly stepped out but then wavered and retreated and worried and self examined. And all for naught. She has spent minutes worrying about her own performance and, yet, I love her for her boldness and willingness to initiate this transmission even when she suspected that she was not fully ready. While Eric sat here tonight turning his own thoughts over with a spade, JoiLin was ready even when she was not ready. We admire her for this.

But it does serve as a good [[example]] how [[difficult]] it is for the human mind to stay locked on anything even for a few [[moments]]. No one need be [[embarrassed]] by [[events]] such as these. It is part of being a [[human]]. Regular [[stillness]] [[practice]] will temper your minds, subdue your [[animal]] [[impulses]], cause you to turn your eyes upward to [[the Father]]'s [[path]] and help you to walk in the [[light]]. Therefore we recommend it to you. That is all I have to say.

[[Shalom]].

==Session 7==

 

===Session 7===

December 5, 1993

December 5, 1993

 

===Opening===

====Opening====

WILL: The [[love]] of [[God]] [[surrounds]] us. The [[thought]] of God [[supports]] us. The love of God enfolds us. Wherever we gather, He is.

WILL: The love of God surrounds us. The thought of God supports us. The love of God enfolds us. Wherever we gather, He is.

Good evening and greetings to you all. I am your teacher, Will, who loves you.

Good evening and greetings to you all. I am your teacher, Will, who loves you.

====Lesson====

===Lesson===

Many times we have spoken about the openings and closings between people but the path across the heavens is also filled with the meetings and partings between people. It is a part of the price of the path of progress. We have called you agondonters because you act without seeing the consequences and rewards of your acts. You love without any reasonable expectation of having that love returned. You believe where there is no basis for the belief. We value you because you are capable of working alone unlike most other order of beings. And when we say alone, we mean alone.

===='''''[[Agondonters]]''''', '''''[[Divorce]]'''''====

Many times we have spoken about the openings and closings between people but the [[path]] across [[the heavens]] is also filled with the [[meetings]] and partings between people. It is a part of the price of the [[path]] of [[progress]]. We have called you [[Agondonters]] because you [[act]] without seeing the [[consequences]] and [[rewards]] of your acts. You [[love]] without any reasonable [[expectation]] of having that love returned. You [[believe]] where there is no basis for the belief. We [[value]] you because you are capable of working [[alone]] unlike most other [[Paper 30 - Personalities of the Grand Universe|orders of beings]]. And when we say alone, we mean [[alone]].

Because of your setting, your background, your experience and the numerous negative influences which are a part of the formation of your character, each of you is of particular value to the Father and His eventual plan. Each of you, at some point in your spiritual progress, can face one or more postings in which you will receive no support whatever, no communication, no encouragement beyond the product of your own activities. We think that you will be well schooled for those postings because of your experience here.

Because of your setting, your background, your [[experience]] and the numerous [[negative]] [[influences]] which are a part of the formation of your [[character]], each of you is of particular [[value]] to [[the Father]] and His [[eventual]] [[plan]]. Each of you, at some [[point]] in your [[spiritual progress]], can face one or more postings in which you will receive no [[support]] whatever, no [[communication]], no [[encouragement]] beyond the product of your own [[activities]]. We think that you will be well schooled for those postings because of your [[experience]] here.

Your poets call this life a "veil of tears", but that is an incomplete description, for with disappointment and mistakes, the path becomes more clear to those capable of learning the lessons which this life has in store for them. Not every road is a productive road and the partings are as many as the meetings. Learn what you can. Do no harm to one another. Contribute for mutual benefit. Seize what opportunities arise in the Father's service and you will not long stray from the proper path. The only thing foredestined for all of you is success in your attempts in spiritual achievement and growth in spiritual attainment. Those who part will meet again. Isolation is an unusual experience. But the skills gained from operating independently are valuable to your future progress. Just as the equanimity of the general group is not seriously jeopardized by this parting [editor's note: Will is talking about the impending divorce of a couple who are members of the group, both of whom are loved by the group and both of whom desire to continue to meet with the group despite the divorce], neither is a more spiritual and complete self jeopardized in its equanimity by similar and later occurring partings. In the end, all is perfection. That is all I have to say.

Your [[poets]] call this life a "[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vale_of_tears veil of tears]", but that is an incomplete [[description]], for with [[disappointment]] and [[mistakes]], the path becomes more [[clear]] to those capable of [[learning]] the lessons which this [[life]] has in store for them. Not every road is a productive road and the partings are as many as the [[meetings]]. Learn what you can. Do no harm to one another. [[Contribute]] for [[mutual]] benefit. Seize what [[opportunities]] arise in [[the Father]]'s [[service]] and you will not long stray from the proper [[path]]. The only thing foredestined for all of you is success in your attempts in spiritual [[achievement]] and [[growth]] in spiritual attainment. Those who part will meet again. [[Isolation]] is an [[unusual]] [[experience]]. But the [[skills]] gained from operating independently are valuable to your [[future]] [[progress]]. Just as the [[equanimity]] of the general group is not seriously jeopardized by this parting [editor's note: Will is talking about the impending [[divorce]] of a couple who are members of the group, both of whom are loved by the group and both of whom [[desire]] to continue to meet with the group despite the divorce], neither is a more [[spiritual]] and complete self jeopardized in its [[equanimity]] by similar and later occurring partings. In the end, all is [[perfection]]. That is all I have to say.

Soon arrives the ritual celebration of Michael's incarnation in human flesh. Notwithstanding commercial exploitation, many human minds are open to the suggestion that there was in fact validity and meaning and a special purpose in the birth and life of the teacher of Nazareth. Your job is to recognize those openings and, when they occur, to respond as though Jesus of Nazareth were standing by your side silently and, by your actions, you demonstrate to him your understanding and grasp of his message and all that he lived for and, in so acting, you abandon thoughts of yourself and serve as a conduit for the light of the Father's love to flow through you so that the Father may interact directly with the person and that you allow the Father's light to shine neither filtered nor refracted by any inappropriate attempts at levity or deprecation. When you can do this, then you are doing something worth counting. That is service.

Soon arrives the [[ritual]] [[celebration]] of [[Michael]]'s [[incarnation]] in human flesh. Notwithstanding commercial [[exploitation]], many human [[minds]] are open to the suggestion that there was in [[fact]] validity and [[meaning]] and a special [[purpose]] in the [[birth]] and [[life]] of [[Jesus|the teacher of Nazareth]]. Your job is to recognize those openings and, when they occur, to [[respond]] as though Jesus of Nazareth were standing by your side [[silently]] and, by your [[actions]], you [[demonstrate]] to him your understanding and grasp of his [[message]] and all that he lived for and, in so acting, you [[abandon]] [[thoughts]] of yourself and serve as a conduit for the [[light]] of [[the Father]]'s [[love]] to [[flow]] through you so that the Father may [[interact]] directly with the person and that you allow the Father's [[light]] to shine neither filtered nor [[refracted]] by any inappropriate attempts at [[levity]] or deprecation. When you can do this, then you are doing something worth counting. That is [[service]].

====Closing====

===Closing===

Shalom.

[[Shalom]].

===Session 8===

==Session 8==

December 12, 1993

December 12, 1993

There is nothing within the [[scope]] of your lives that goes unseen by [[the Father]]. Those [[efforts]] made by you, both large and small, are all properly recorded and given their due.

WILL: Good evening my dear ones, it is I, Will, your teacher who loves you truly. We are gathered here this evening embraced by the very Father, Himself, as are all those spirit-led individuals throughout the land. All of His children are held within His embrace.

===Closing===

====Lesson====

I would ask you, in your spare [[time]], to re[[read]] some of our past lessons and rekindle some of the [[energy]] you all exhibited at the beginning of [[our mission]] work. Each lesson building on the one [[past]] and, brought to [[light]] again, helps to rekindle the [[flame]] in the [[heart]]. This would be all I would ask, keeping in [[mind]] always to give [[the Father]] His time first. I [[love]] you my dear ones and I am with you, each and every one, as you go about your week. [[Shalom]].

We, your teachers, are always filled with such pride when we watch you as you go about your day throughout the week taking those opportunities to shine forth the Father's light. This plan that you have to feed those members of the brotherhood that are less fortunate than yourselves is one we both appreciate and thank you for. [Editor's note, the group discussed plans to cook and serve a meal at the local homeless shelter.] You will come away from this offer of love understanding that you are gaining much more than you are giving. We think it unfortunate that this sort of effort is not put forth by more people even at other times during the year. It takes a remembrance of the day you celebrate Michael's birthday to put you in a frame of mind wherein you seem more inclined to do these kinds of service projects. Do not mistake this, my dear ones, as recriminations. I was speaking more on a general frame - all people in your world. Would it not be lovely were this to happen on a daily basis across your land? We see this as a probability at some time in the future and you, my precious students, are workers at this grass roots level. It will be because of the work that you do that this effort will gain momentum.

There is nothing within the scope of your lives that goes unseen by the Father. Those efforts made by you, both large and small, are all properly recorded and given their due.

MACHIVENTA MELCHIZEDEK: Greetings to you all. It is I, [[Machiventa]] [[Melchizedek]], to greet you this evening. I like to [[visit]] each of my classrooms on occasion. Visiting yours always fills me with such [[joy]]. The reports I get from Will as well as those I fill out myself, if you want to use that [[terminology]], are always such uplifting ones.

I would ask you, in your spare time, to reread some of our past lessons and rekindle some of the energy you all exhibited at the beginning of our mission work. Each lesson building on the one past and, brought to light again, helps to rekindle the flame in the heart. This would be all I would ask, keeping in mind always to give the Father His time first. I love you my dear ones and I am with you, each and every one, as you go about your week. Shalom.

MACHIVENTA MELCHIZEDEK: Greetings to you all. It is I, Machiventa Melchizedek, to greet you this evening. I like to visit each of my classrooms on occasion. Visiting yours always fills me with such joy. The reports I get from Will as well as those I fill out myself, if you want to use that terminology, are always such uplifting ones.

You are all so [[steadfast]], even those who seem to be falling away. We know in their [[hearts]] they have not left us. We ask that you allow them this [[space]] and we believe that they will, one day, reenter the fold. But we all know in the end it matters not. You know how many [[paths]] there are to [[the Father]] - as many as there are people to walk them. This willingness you have as a group of allowing each of your members to [[grow]] and [[change]] and step out in life is a [[wonderful]] thing for us to see. A [[love]] we wish we could infuse in all of our members.

You are all so steadfast, even those who seem to be falling away. We know in their hearts they have not left us. We ask that you allow them this space and we believe that they will, one day, reenter the fold. But we all know in the end it matters not. You know how many paths there are to the Father - as many as there are people to walk them. This willingness you have as a group of allowing each of your members to grow and change and step out in life is a wonderful thing for us to see. A love we wish we could infuse in all of our members.

I won't keep you, I simply wanted to [[share]] with you our [[appreciation]] for the [[service]] you do both among your group and among your [[community]]. You are not overlooked. We see and [[appreciate]]. And now, my children, I leave you with my [[blessings]] giving you the [[understanding]] that you are all in my [[thoughts]] and in my [[heart]]. [[Shalom]].

==Session 9==

===Session 9===

December 19, 1993

December 19, 1993

====Opening====

===Opening===

WILL: Greetings, my students, it is I, your teacher, Will, who loves you. I would like to welcome our guest. We like to see new faces among the old.

WILL: Greetings, my [[students]], it is I, your teacher, Will, who [[loves]] you. I would like to [[welcome]] our guest. We like to see new [[faces]] among the old.

====Lesson====

I would like to speak today of those kindnesses that are so oft time neglected toward our own families. Many people, in beginning the spiritual journey, put more energy toward helping others outside the family and completely forget that that charity and love by rights ought to begin within one's own home. How many times we take offense from a family member over small issues that, when coming from someone else outside our own family, a stranger, we would so easily overlook. This is sometimes difficult to understand with hindsight why it is. It seems so easy to hurt those we love. It is also easy to take those we love for granted. With a stranger this doesn't happen for we have no history with them.

===='''''[[Family]]''''', '''''[[Home]]'''''====

I would like to speak today of those [[kindnesses]] that are so oft time neglected toward our own [[families]]. Many people, in beginning the [[spiritual]] [[journey]], put more [[energy]] toward helping others outside the [[family]] and completely forget that that [[charity]] and love by rights ought to begin within one's own [[home]]. How many times we take [[offense]] from a family member over small issues that, when coming from someone else outside our own [[family]], a [[stranger]], we would so easily overlook. This is sometimes [[difficult]] to [[understand]] with hindsight why it is. It seems so easy to hurt those we [[love]]. It is also easy to take those we [[love]] for granted. With a [[stranger]] this doesn't happen for we have no [[history]] with them.

Over the next week I would like to ask all of you to look within your family and try to recognize those times when you become short, when you take for granted or hold back considerations that you would give to a stranger. Change those times into the loving, into the giving, into the understanding times. Family is so important. Family is the foundation upon which your future spiritual life will flow. He doesn't only work through you to strangers. He works through you to all people. More often with your family members if you but give Him a chance.

Over the next week I would like to ask all of you to look within your [[family]] and try to [[recognize]] those times when you become short, when you take for granted or hold back [[considerations]] that you would give to a [[stranger]]. [[Change]] those times into the loving, into the giving, into the [[understanding]] times. [[Family]] is so important. Family is the [[foundation]] upon which your [[future]] spiritual [[life]] will [[flow]]. He doesn't only work through you to [[strangers]]. He works through you to all people. More often with your [[family]] members if you but give Him a [[chance]].

====Closing====

===Closing===

The hour grows late so I will leave you now with my blessing, admonishing you, as always, to seek the Father first. Let Him fill you from the fountain that knows no end. Shalom.

The hour grows late so I will leave you now with my [[blessing]], [[admonishing]] you, as always, to seek [[the Father]] first. Let Him fill you from the [[fountain]] that knows no end. [[Shalom]].

 

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