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WILL: (Through TR#1) Greetings. It is I, Will, your teacher who loves you.

WILL: (Through TR#1) Greetings. It is I, Will, your teacher who loves you.

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

We much enjoyed listening to your conversation this evening. There are many things moving throughout this planet the likes of which many cannot even begin to guess. However there will be more of these wonderful things surfacing [and] becoming known by other like minded beings such as yourselves. Point in reference, that being mentioned by your member and, as you guessed, she, of course, is one such person being worked with. As we spoke at a past lesson, those beings are in a multitude. Individuals and groups, more are being brought on line each day.

We much [[enjoyed]] [[listening]] to your [[conversation]] this evening. There are many things moving throughout [[this planet]] the likes of which many cannot even begin to guess. However there will be more of these [[wonderful]] things surfacing [and] becoming known by other like minded [[beings]] such as yourselves. Point in [[reference]], that being mentioned by your member and, as you guessed, she, of course, is one such person being worked with. As we spoke at a past lesson, those beings are in a multitude. [[Individuals]] and [[groups]], more are being brought on line each day.

It was mentioned by JoiLin that she felt as if the enthusiasm that was once so prevalent amongst this group seems to be of a lesser nature. I spoke of this recently asking that you reread the lessons brought forth in the past in an effort to reestablish this enthusiasm. To bring back within your hearts that fire, that excitement to do the Father's will that was so much a part of your beginning. I would still like to recommend that you do that.

It was mentioned by JoiLin that she felt as if the [[enthusiasm]] that was once so prevalent amongst this [[group]] seems to be of a lesser nature. I spoke of this recently asking that you reread the lessons brought forth in the [[past]] in an [[effort]] to reestablish this [[enthusiasm]]. To bring back within your [[hearts]] that [[fire]], that [[excitement]] to [[do the Father's will]] that was so much a part of your beginning. I would still like to recommend that you do that.

This service that you are all working toward [feeding the homeless at a local shelter-ed.], which will also be a beginning of reestablishing the enthusiasm by reaching out and helping those less fortunate than yourselves, always has an uplifting effect on your spiritual being.

This [[service]] that you are all working toward [feeding the [[homeless]] at a local [[shelter]]-ed.], which will also be a beginning of reestablishing the [[enthusiasm]] by reaching out and helping those less fortunate than yourselves, always has an uplifting effect on your spiritual [[being]].

Last week when JoiLin was not able to transmit for you, one of your members mentioned that she felt as if you had all been ministered to. We did, in fact, utilize this time to minister to each individual present. We have, in fact, visited each of the members that were not here and they were ministered to. It is our hope, in fact our expectation, that the fruits of this ministration will show forth in days to come.

Last week when JoiLin was not able to [[transmit]] for you, one of your members mentioned that she felt as if you had all been ministered to. We did, in [[fact]], utilize this time to minister to each [[individual]] present. We have, in fact, [[visited]] each of the members that were not here and they were ministered to. It is our [[hope]], in fact our [[expectation]], that the fruits of this ministration will show forth in days to come.

I will now transfer to Eric.

I will now transfer to Eric.

(TR#2) Your comments in the group tonight were provocative and I set aside my prepared remarks to respond to the challenges and comments posed earlier in the group discussion.

It is possible for [[angels]] and other celestials, other orders of spirit ministers, to [[intervene]] in the otherwise [[natural]] [[course]] of [[events]] in your lives. Such events are rare, however. If we [[analogized]] to provision of earthly benefits, your entreaties for heavenly [[bestowal]] of benefits, you may see a [[parallel]] to the restrictions under which we operate.

It is possible for angels and other celestials, other orders of spirit ministers, to intervene in the otherwise natural course of events in your lives. Such events are rare, however. If we analogized to provision of earthly benefits, your entreaties for heavenly bestowal of benefits, you may see a parallel to the restrictions under which we operate.

There is no rule against [[bestowal]] benefits, even [[material]] benefits, upon earthly [[humans]] except to the point that it is deleterious to the further advancement of the human's [[free will]]. In other [[words]], causing them to become [[lazy]] when they otherwise would not. Barring restrictions, [[manna]] from [[heaven]] would be freely [[bestowed]], except that an intricate web of restrictions exists. The chief restriction, which should be easily understandable by you, is that the bestowal of heavenly [[favor]] cause any damage to any other [[human]]. This single restriction cancels out more than 87% of all heavenly bestowals. Simply put, you may not take the [[food]] from another's mouth as a [[gift]] of unearned benefit to another human. I'm sure that every person in this room sees the [[wisdom]] behind this [[policy]]. It is not for us, [[the teachers]], to even question this rule.

There is no rule against bestowal benefits, even material benefits, upon earthly humans except to the point that it is deleterious to the further advancement of the human's free will. In other words, causing them to become lazy when they otherwise would not. Barring restrictions, manna from heaven would be freely bestowed, except that an intricate web of restrictions exists. The chief restriction, which should be easily understandable by you, is that the bestowal of heavenly favor cause any damage to any other human. This single restriction cancels out more than 87% of all heavenly bestowals. Simply put, you may not take the food from another's mouth as a gift of unearned benefit to another human. I'm sure that every person in this room sees the wisdom behind this policy. It is not for us, the teachers, to even question this rule.

The basic [[essence]] of our [[plan]], which we are [[committed]] to follow is: small steps forward, no steps back. There is no authorized [[activity]] by the [[teaching mission]] members which [[conflicts]] with the [[divine]] plan. If we [[bestowed]] material benefits upon you, which were not deleterious to your further [[growth]] and [[industry]], still such benefits would be unlikely to be widely bestowed because of the [[potential]] for [[conflict]] with the Divine plan, where there is a [[contingency]] under which this teaching mission would be ended. In [[effect]], [[isolating]] [[this planet]] once again. A [[society]] which had been misled by the [[bestowal]] of [[divine]] [[favor]] would be less likely to [[survive]] and pass on the positive benefits and [[traditions]] of that society amongst its [[competitors]] on [[this planet]].

The basic essence of our plan, which we are committed to follow is: small steps forward, no steps back. There is no authorized activity by the teaching mission members which conflicts with the Divine plan. If we bestowed material benefits upon you, which were not deleterious to your further growth and industry, still such benefits would be unlikely to be widely bestowed because of the potential for conflict with the Divine plan, where there is a contingency under which this teaching mission would be ended. In effect, isolating this planet once again. A society which had been misled by the bestowal of Divine favor would be less likely to survive and pass on the positive benefits and traditions of that society amongst its competitors on this planet.

Therefore few [[gifts]] will be [[bestowed]] upon you. You must [[earn]] your daily livings, as [[humans]] always have. So, too, will you be [[responsible]] for your own [[physical]] [[safety]], as humans always have. Our realm of activity is effectively [[limited]] to those areas in which spiritual [[insight]] may be generated through certain earthly [[phenomenon]] in addition to normal [[channels]] in which we employ in order to generate religious [[phenomenon]]. We will not provide you bacon nor will we save it.

===='''''[[Error]]''''', '''''[[Transmitting]]'''''====

The more provocative [[question]] posed tonight was whether [[manipulator]] [[teachers]] existed. It is difficult for me to answer this question without a feeling of [[irony]], for we are all selected because we are capable of [[manipulation]]. However there has not yet been recorded and the selection [[process]] is designed to guarantee, to the extent possible without the [[abrogation]] of [[free will]], that [[malicious]] [[manipulation]] of earthlings by [[personalities]] operating in our realm is [[extremely]] unlikely. It has been foreseen that the human side of the [[equation]] of [[communication]] is difficult enough, discouraging enough and [[stressful]] enough without the [[Teaching Mission]] running any [[risk]] of instructor [[error]].

Therefore few gifts will be bestowed upon you. You must earn your daily livings, as humans always have. So, too, will you be responsible for your own physical safety, as humans always have. Our realm of activity is effectively limited to those areas in which spiritual insight may be generated through certain earthly phenomenon in addition to normal channels in which we employ in order to generate religious phenomenon. We will not provide you bacon nor will we save it.

When [[transmitters]] go wrong, the error generally falls into two categories. Category one is those errors [[spontaneously]] generated by the [[velocity]] of [[spirit progress]] being made during a transmission [[event]]. In other words, the transmitter gets swept away with [[euphoric]] [[feelings]] of [[spiritual progress]]. It is difficult for us to then exert any [[control]] whatever over the wayward [[human]], other than break off [[communication]]. In this situation, the [[animal]] nature of the human has taken over. Great surges of human [[emotion]], whether surges of [[euphoria]] or [[fear]], are a powerful impediment to this [[communication]]. But the [[velocity]] achieved by the transmitter often quickly carries the subject matter into areas that are not reliable or are clear [[error]]. There is little we can do to [[control]] this.

The more provocative question posed tonight was whether manipulator teachers existed. It is difficult for me to answer this question without a feeling of irony, for we are all selected because we are capable of manipulation. However there has not yet been recorded and the selection process is designed to guarantee, to the extent possible without the abrogation of free will, that malicious manipulation of earthlings by personalities operating in our realm is extremely unlikely. It has been foreseen that the human side of the equation of communication is difficult enough, discouraging enough and stressful enough without the teaching mission running any risk of instructor error.

In this [[communication]], like all communications between all [[humans]], you are not relieved of your [[duty]] to exercise [[common sense]] and sagacity. You are not to set aside your normal capabilities of [[judgment]] merely because it is said that these [[words]] come from [[God]]. You well know that your God would never ask that.

When transmitters go wrong, the error generally falls into two categories. Category one is those errors spontaneously generated by the velocity of spirit progress being made during a transmission event. In other words, the transmitter gets swept away with euphoric feelings of spiritual progress. It is difficult for us to then exert any control whatever over the wayward human, other than break off communication. In this situation, the animal nature of the human has taken over. Great surges of human emotion, whether surges of euphoria or fear, are a powerful impediment to this communication. But the velocity achieved by the transmitter often quickly carries the subject matter into areas that are not reliable or are clear error. There is little we can do to control this.

Category two is a [[fear]] based transmission - when the receiver transmitter is not fully capable of [[selfless]] transmission. When the receiver transmitter begins to personally identify with the veracity of the [[message]], then an [[equal]] and similarly impassable impediment exists to the free and accurate transmission of our [[message]].

In this communication, like all communications between all humans, you are not relieved of your duty to exercise common sense and sagacity. You are not to set aside your normal capabilities of judgment merely because it is said that these words come from God. You well know that your God would never ask that.

The [[transmitters]] cannot and may not take credit for either the [[good]] or ill spawned by the [[words]] which we speak to you on occasions like this. It is an impossibility for the transmitters to be [[responsible]] in any sense. How could a transmitter be responsible for the [[effect]] of the [[message]] on an unknown hearer or [[reader]]? Transmitters are relieved of this [[responsibility]]. [[Personality]] identification with the message is a regrettable human fancy and does not exist in our [[experience]] of [[reality]].

Category two is a fear based transmission - when the receiver transmitter is not fully capable of selfless transmission. When the receiver transmitter begins to personally identify with the veracity of the message, then an equal and similarly impassable impediment exists to the free and accurate transmission of our message.

For those [[transmitters]] who read these [[words]], I [[counsel]] you that in this, like all human activities, do not [[fear]] to stop, consider that [[error]] might thrive. Back up. If [[necessary]], start over. You are of [[value]] to us. We know that you are incapable of operating error free. The success of this activity relies in large measure upon your individual ability to [[recognize]] the [[weaknesses]] of your [[personalities]], your own wayward predilections and your ability to [[discipline]]. Nevertheless, [[error]] exists. We admit it. We are all far from [[Havona]] and error is a large part of the [[reality]] with which we daily deal.

The transmitters cannot and may not take credit for either the good or ill spawned by the words which we speak to you on occasions like this. It is an impossibility for the transmitters to be responsible in any sense. How could a transmitter be responsible for the effect of the message on an unknown hearer or reader? Transmitters are relieved of this responsibility. Personality identification with the message is a regrettable human fancy and does not exist in our experience of reality.

Not all [[groups]] participate as [[homogeneously]] as this group. Not all are as kindly disposed to the [[listeners]], to the actors and to the [[transmitters]] and their [[inevitable]] mistakes. We remain pleased with this group and [[hope]] that it will continue to serve as a [[model]] for other groups and that you will open your doors to [[visitors]] so that they might see with their own eyes an [[experience]] of what can be when a [[diverse]] group of people gather to hear our [[humble]] [[words]].

That's all I have to say. I look forward to our [[casual]] [[meetings]] conducted throughout the week. I am fond of you all, each and every one.

[[Shalom]].

 

That's all I have to say. I look forward to our casual meetings conducted throughout the week. I am fond of you all, each and every one.

==Session 2==

==Session 2==

*January 9, 1994

*January 9, 1994