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===Lesson===

===Lesson===

===='''''[[Renewal]]'''''====

===='''''[[Renewal]]'''''====

It has been said of [[Jesus]] of [[Nazareth]], "This is my son in whom I am well pleased." Let these [[words]] be a [[comfort]] and a guideline to you as you also seek to have [[the Father]] be well pleased in you. It is on this celebration day of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter Easter] that we can [[experience]] the [[renewal]] of our [[soul]]'s [[commitment]] to the Father and may witness the rebirth of the world around you with the coming of [[spring]]time, the blossoming of the flowers, the [[birthing]] of babies in all of [[nature]]. The passages of time throughout the [[seasons]] [[awaken]] and stir the souls of men in somewhat [[symbolic]] [[expressions]] of [[renewal]] and [[rebirth]], through [[growth]] and blossom and the [[Fall]] of your years, followed by the end of your [[material]] life. However, this is a material [[phenomenon]], you well know that your life does not end here on [[earth]]. It is during this time, you are most able to identify with [[Jesus]] the man. You have [[studied]] His life, you know He lived a truly [[human]] [[experience]], filled with heartache, [[pain]], [[joy]], [[growth]] and [[service]] ( ? ). The end of His earthly career culminated in His rising from the [[dead]], passing beyond the [[grave]] into [[eternal]] life, appearing again before believers, to [[assure]] them of the [[truth]] of His teachings while he lived amongst them. There can be no better example for you to follow and oft times you do well. Those of us here, [[support]] you, send you our [[love]] and look for ways in which to [[guide]] you as you press onward through your earthly [[careers]]. You would be much heartened if you could only but see the amount of help available and already working for you. Give [[thanks]] to [[God]], his plan is a great one, [[encompassing]] all things. There are no rocks left unturned, no [[path]] left unsearched in our [[quest]] to guide souls. You do much to [[assist]] with your openness and your willingness to put yourself to the side and request and welcome our help. [[The Father]] Himself wants to give you these things, in [[fact]], is waiting many times, when all that is required is turning towards Him, letting Him know of your [[desire]]. For it is in the [[humbling]] of yourselves, by making the request, that allows Him to give this to you. As a [[wise]] Father, He awaits your [[growth]], before He [[burdens]] you with a gift you may not be ready for. He longs to be your [[friend]], seek Him often and you have all to gain. True [[peace]] and tranquillity can be had, in spite of your hectic, [[stressful]] lives, if you will acknowledge Him and seek His [[strength]]. Rejoice and go about with a glad [[heart]]. All is given you and you will be fulfilled.

It has been said of [[Jesus]] of [[Nazareth]], "This is my son in whom I am well pleased." Let these [[words]] be a [[comfort]] and a guideline to you as you also seek to have [[the Father]] be well pleased in you. It is on this celebration day of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter Easter] that we can [[experience]] the [[renewal]] of our [[soul]]'s [[commitment]] to the Father and may witness the rebirth of the world around you with the coming of [[spring]]time, the blossoming of the flowers, the [[birthing]] of babies in all of [[nature]]. The passages of time throughout the [[seasons]] [[awaken]] and stir the souls of men in somewhat [[symbolic]] [[expressions]] of [[renewal]] and [[rebirth]], through [[growth]] and blossom and the [[Fall]] of your years, followed by the end of your [[material]] life. However, this is a material [[phenomenon]], you well know that your life does not end here on [[earth]]. It is during this time, you are most able to identify with [[Jesus]] the man. You have [[studied]] His life, you know He lived a truly [[human]] [[experience]], filled with heartache, [[pain]], [[joy]], [[growth]] and [[service]] ( ? ). The end of His earthly career culminated in His rising from the [[dead]], passing beyond the [[grave]] into [[eternal]] life, appearing again before believers, to [[assure]] them of the [[truth]] of His teachings while he lived amongst them. There can be no better example for you to follow and oft times you do well. Those of us here, [[support]] you, send you our [[love]] and look for ways in which to [[guide]] you as you press onward through your earthly [[careers]]. You would be much heartened if you could only but see the amount of help available and already working for you. Give [[thanks]] to [[God]], his plan is a great one, [[encompassing]] all things. There are no rocks left unturned, no [[path]] left unsearched in our [[quest]] to guide souls. You do much to [[assist]] with your openness and your willingness to put yourself to the side and request and welcome our help. [[The Father]] Himself wants to give you these things, in [[fact]], is waiting many times, when all that is required is turning towards Him, letting Him know of your [[desire]]. For it is in the [[humbling]] of yourselves, by making the request, that allows Him to give this to you. As a [[wise]] Father, He awaits your [[growth]], before He [[burdens]] you with a gift you may not be ready for. He longs to be your [[friend]], seek Him often and you have all to gain. True [[peace]] and tranquillity can be had, in spite of your hectic, [[stressful]] lives, if you will acknowledge Him and seek His [[strength]]. Rejoice and go about with a glad [[heart]]. All is given you and you will be fulfilled.

===Closing===

===Closing===

I thank you for the [[time]] allowed to speak, and wish you much [[joy]] in your lives. In this way will you be known as one of His [[children]]. My love I send to you all.

I thank you for the [[time]] allowed to speak, and wish you much [[joy]] in your lives. In this way will you be known as one of His [[children]]. My love I send to you all.

Will, or possibly a personal teacher:

Will, or possibly a personal teacher:

This is an unsure process for you at the moment, but continue forward.

This is an unsure [[process]] for you at the [[moment]], but continue forward.

There are those amongst you who are here to observe and learn as well. Your hardy band of adventurers continues to grow and spread out, each in the field that interests them. The service that each can provide others is many fold and varied.

There are those amongst you who are here to [[observe]] and [[learn]] as well. Your hardy band of [[adventurers]] continues to [[grow]] and spread out, each in the field that interests them. The [[service]] that each can provide others is many fold and varied.

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

We've seen this group begin tentatively, and now more courageously, step forward into the community to exhibit the teachings that we have provided. This is a natural progression of learning, then experiencing the lessons provided. There are those who are influenced by your activities that you may never know, yet your circle of influence widens as your paths intersect with those you encounter. These paths you are on are not straight and flat, but always bumpy and hilly, yet inclining, as they should be for proper growth. You are all well loved and assisted, yet each must make their own decisions as the crossroads appear. We watch anxiously as you ponder your paths, but we know full well that whatever path you choose or select will bring you growth and additional crossroads. Variety and diversity of the experiences you encounter is the mosaic upon which you learn. Not all of the experiences will be happy, not all of them will be onerous, yet all will have a common ingredient, that of experiential knowledge. We hope that you will all keep that in mind when things are not going your way. And we pray that you will look for the best in all that you encounter. Exhibiting by your every thought, word, and deed, the message that Michael desires you deliver, that message of love for all of your brothers and sisters, of faith in the Father, and in truth, exhibited by your reactions to the adversity you may face.

We've seen this group begin tentatively, and now more [[courageously]], step forward into the [[community]] to exhibit the teachings that we have provided. This is a natural [[progression]] of [[learning]], then experiencing the lessons provided. There are those who are [[influenced]] by your activities that you may never know, yet your circle of influence widens as your [[paths]] [[intersect]] with those you encounter. These paths you are on are not straight and flat, but always bumpy and hilly, yet inclining, as they should be for proper [[growth]]. You are all well loved and [[assisted]], yet each must make their own [[decisions]] as the [[crossroads]] appear. We watch [[anxiously]] as you [[ponder]] your paths, but we know full well that whatever path you choose or select will bring you [[growth]] and additional crossroads. Variety and [[diversity]] of the [[experiences]] you encounter is the [[mosaic]] upon which you learn. Not all of the [[experiences]] will be happy, not all of them will be onerous, yet all will have a common ingredient, that of [[experiential]] [[knowledge]]. We [[hope]] that you will all keep that in mind when things are not going your way. And we [[pray]] that you will look for the best in all that you encounter. Exhibiting by your every [[thought]], [[word]], and [[deed]], the [[message]] that [[Michael]] [[desires]] you deliver, that message of [[love]] for all of your [[brothers and sisters]], of faith in [[the Father]], and in [[truth]], exhibited by your [[reactions]] to the [[adversity]] you may face.

===Closing===

===Closing===

That is all we have to say at this time.

That is all we have to say at this time.

Shalom

[[Shalom]]

Group: Shalom

Group: Shalom

==Session 10==

==Session 10==

===Opening===

===Opening===

Will: The love of God surrounds us. The light of God enfolds us. The might of God upholds us, and gives us strength.

Will: The [[love]] of [[God]] [[surrounds]] us. The [[light]] of God enfolds us. The might of God upholds us, and gives us [[strength]].

Greetings, my dear ones, it is I Will, your teacher who loves you.

Greetings, my dear ones, it is I Will, your teacher who loves you.

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

This message will be brief, due to the fact that you have already in essence had a lesson for this evening. We thank you Vincent, for being willing to step out and commit yourself to this service. We welcome you aboard as one of our newest TR's. You have long since provided this service although, you have in the past, not given credit to both yourself and to us in the order that it was due. We thank you once again, for this service you have provided both in the past and now.

This [[message]] will be brief, due to the [[fact]] that you have already in [[essence]] had a lesson for this evening. We thank you Vincent, for being willing to step out and [[commit]] yourself to this [[service]]. We welcome you aboard as one of our newest [[TR]]'s. You have long since provided this [[service]] although, you have in the [[past]], not given credit to both yourself and to us in the order that it was due. We thank you once again, for this service you have provided both in the past and now.

You are once again a rather small group this evening, and as has been mentioned in the past, there are times when small groups serve to allow for more openness where matters of the heart are concerned. Your conversation this evening was helpful on many levels, not just to those present, but to those of us listening in, as well. We quite often will use your input to factor in for future lessons; for the help we are able to provide you during your home time, during your work time. Help we provide you that you are most often not even aware of. So we thank you for this evening, in sharing with us your thoughts on these matters. (Ed.: We had been talking about whether group sharing of deeply personal matters was conducive to group bonding, or if it made some members feel uncomfortable. We discussed what "family" means to different members.) You have one member among you who will go home tonight with her load much lightened.

You are once again a rather small group this evening, and as has been mentioned in the [[past]], there are times when small groups serve to allow for more openness where matters of the [[heart]] are concerned. Your [[conversation]] this evening was helpful on many levels, not just to those present, but to those of us [[listening]] in, as well. We quite often will use your input to [[factor]] in for [[future]] lessons; for the help we are able to provide you during your [[home]] time, during your work time. Help we provide you that you are most often not even [[aware]] of. So we thank you for this evening, in [[sharing]] with us your [[thoughts]] on these matters. (Ed.: We had been talking about whether group [[sharing]] of deeply personal matters was conducive to group bonding, or if it made some members feel uncomfortable. We discussed what "[[family]]" means to different members.) You have one member among you who will go [[home]] tonight with her load much lightened.

===Closing===

===Closing===

I leave you now, reminding you as always, your time with the Father needs to be your number one priority. You already know the benefits you gain, the growth it produces, the long lasting, far reaching benefits that are provided to both yourselves and to those you interact with, so of course, I won't repeat it! JoiLin thinks this is funny ( TR smiling ), it was meant to be. I leave you now with my blessing and love as always.

I leave you now, reminding you as always, your [[time]] with [[the Father]] needs to be your number one [[priority]]. You already know the benefits you gain, the [[growth]] it produces, the long lasting, far reaching benefits that are provided to both yourselves and to those you interact with, so of course, I won't repeat it! JoiLin thinks this is funny ( [[TR]] [[smiling]] ), it was meant to be. I leave you now with my [[blessing]] and love as always.

Shalom

[[Shalom]]

All: Shalom

All: Shalom

==Session 11=

 

==Session 11==

June 12, 1994

June 12, 1994

===Opening===

===Opening===

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

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

Good evening and greetings to each of you, I'm your teacher Will,who loves you.

Good evening and greetings to each of you, I'm your teacher Will,who loves you.

There are numerous references within the text of the Urantia Book, to the deficiencies of your earthly languages, to convey accurate information about spiritual phenomenon and spiritual personalities and spiritual developments. When we first sought to identify a useful term to encapsulate the functions performed by the Father Fragments in each of you, we faced a problem because of the unpredictable vagaries of your languages. We proposed for example, to originally describe the Thought Adjusters as Spiritual Receptivity Activators, which sounded altogether too mechanical.

The term ''Catalyst of Spiritual Progression'' was proposed, but sounded too [[chemical]].

The term Catalyst of Spiritual Progression was proposed, but sounded too chemical.

We liked the term [[spirit]] led, which in your [[society]], is generally construed as complimentary, but when we attempted to convey the notion of "led in [[thought]]", the connotation to that suggestion was overwhelmingly [[negative]]. Even now, certain people [[automatically]] resent the connotation expressed in the term [[Thought Adjuster]]. It is a [[conundrum]]. Because we sensed that people were largely disinterested in [[reference]] terms which emphasized the [[majesty]] and only barely understandable miraculous [[qualities]] of this function of [[the Father]], even in [[the book]], we only occasionally refer to Thought Adjusters by a term which we prefer, that of ''Mystery Monitors''. But the term monitor does not accurately convey the prime [[function]] of the Thought Adjusters, which is to elevate the [[quality]] of the spiritual component [[potential]] in your [[thoughts]], when you have them.

We liked the term spirit led, which in your society, is generally construed as complimentary, but when we attempted to convey the notion of "led in thought", the connotation to that suggestion was overwhelmingly negative. Even now, certain people automatically resent the connotation expressed in the term Thought Adjuster. It is a conundrum. Because we sensed that people were largely disinterested in reference terms which emphasized the majesty and only barely understandable miraculous qualities of this function of the Father, even in the book, we only occasionally refer to Thought Adjusters by a term which we prefer, that of Mystery Monitors. But the term monitor does not accurately convey the prime function of the Thought Adjusters, which is to elevate the quality of the spiritual component potential in your thoughts, when you have them.

Practiced [[expressions]] of long- standing [[prejudices]] do not qualify as raw material with which the [[Thought Adjuster]] can intimate any [[progress]]. For there to be a thought worthy of [[adjustment]], there must be a necessary [[quality]] of [[spontaneity]]. It is not required that the subject matter or the [[reaction]] be new or [[unknown]], it is only necessary that you -see- with new [[perspective]], approach even the same tired subject matter with new [[receptivity]], with a fresh and spontaneous [[potential]]. In that situation, there is a thought and the [[Adjuster]] from natural [[talent]] and long-standing familiarity with the [[human]] of the in- dwelling, is uniquely suited to draw out the spiritual component which after all, is the only part of any [[value]] what-so-ever to the [[Heavenly Father]].

Practiced expressions of long- standing prejudices do not qualify as raw material with which the Thought Adjuster can intimate any progress. For there to be a thought worthy of adjustment, there must be a necessary quality of spontaneity. It is not required that the subject matter or the reaction be new or unknown, it is only necessary that you -see- with new perspective, approach even the same tired subject matter with new receptivity, with a fresh and spontaneous potential. In that situation, there is a thought and the Adjuster from natural talent and long-standing familiarity with the human of the in- dwelling, is uniquely suited to draw out the spiritual component which after all, is the only part of any value what-so-ever to the Heavenly Father.

And it is possible then for the [[Adjuster]] to exercise his unique [[skills]] to [[illuminate]] for the in-dwelt [[human]], the germ of [[progress]], the germ of [[connectedness]] with all of creation, the [[potential]] for [[communication]] between human and human, and a [[mirror]] image of communication between God and human. In order to do these things, there must be a [[thought]]. The Adjusters cannot and will not place thoughts in your head. They do not trick you to -see- things or to [[imagine]] things. They do not plant notions. They are totally reliant on you to make the first move. Until there is [[motion]], the [[Adjusters]] can do nothing but wait. They spend a great deal of their time waiting for an [[opportunity]] to do what they do best, to [[illuminate]] for the human what there is of [[spiritual growth]] potential in any [[event]], [[thought]], [[word]], or [[deed]]. They only do the Adjusting, not the [[thinking]].

And it is possible then for the Adjuster to exercise his unique skills to illuminate for the in-dwelt human, the germ of progress, the germ of connectedness with all of creation, the potential for communication between human and human, and a mirror image of communication between God and human. In order to do these things, there must be a thought. The Adjusters cannot and will not place thoughts in your head. They do not trick you to -see- things or to imagine things. They do not plant notions. They are totally reliant on you to make the first move. Until there is motion, the Adjusters can do nothing but wait. They spend a great deal of their time waiting for an opportunity to do what they do best, to illuminate for the human what there is of spiritual growth potential in any event, thought, word, or deed. They only do the Adjusting, not the thinking.

For some years now we have emphasized [[stillness]] [[practice]] as a means of [[attuning]] the human to their closest range of activity possible for [[communication]] with the [[Heavenly Father]]. You have all shown great [[progress]], with or without regular practice, with or without [[sincere]] [[practice]]. The entire experience has been a good [[experience]] and each of you has learned things whether consciously or not.

For some years now we have emphasized stillness practice as a means of attuning the human to their closest range of activity possible for communication with the Heavenly Father. You have all shown great progress, with or without regular practice, with or without sincere practice. The entire experience has been a good experience and each of you has learned things whether consciously or not.

Now, we desire to expand your range of activity and [[awareness]] through [[thoughts]]. We clearly see that your days are nearly totally consumed with [[work]] and [[family]] and other [[material]] concerns that are all [[necessary]] and [[good]]. Yet we also see that each of you retains a substantial amount of [[free]] time, daydreaming time, free [[mental]] time. So we [[propose]] that in your free mental time you now make an [[effort]] to direct some thoughts, not practiced thoughts, not rote thoughts, not [[ritual]] thoughts, not [[prejudiced]] thoughts, but just free-ranging, [[spontaneous]] [[thoughts]] in your spare moments. When you put down your pens at your desk and look out the window, perhaps you see [[animal]] activity, or [[human]] activity. Instead of [[thinking]] about your opposite [[gender]] [[partner]], or your automobiles, or your sports interests, or your [[entertainment]] pursuits, or your [[business]] worries, we propose that you take some of this [[stillness]] [[training]] that you have now accumulated; practice [[thinking]] -clear- thoughts.

Extend yourselves and react genuinely and [[spontaneously]] to that which you -see-. These kinds of [[thoughts]] give the [[Adjuster]] something to work with. [[Primitive]] as they are, they will be genuine thoughts, unrestrained thoughts, unrehearsed thoughts, un-routine thoughts. And we suggest that by engaging in this [[effort]], you can begin to open the door to genuine Thought Adjuster activity with [[glorious]] consequences for all.

 

Extend yourselves and react genuinely and spontaneously to that which you -see-. These kinds of thoughts give the Adjuster something to work with. Primitive as they are, they will be genuine thoughts, unrestrained thoughts, unrehearsed thoughts, un-routine thoughts. And we suggest that by engaging in this effort, you can begin to open the door to genuine thought Adjuster activity with glorious consequences for all.

===Closing===

===Closing===

It will not be easy for you, anymore than any new course of conduct is easy. If it were -easy- it would probably not be worth much. We will speak about this again. In the meantime, thank you once again for your polite and kind attention. As always, I enjoy your company and admire your devotion.

It will not be easy for you, anymore than any new [[course]] of conduct is easy. If it were -easy- it would probably not be [[worth]] much. We will speak about this again. In the meantime, thank you once again for your [[polite]] and [[kind]] [[attention]]. As always, I enjoy your company and admire your [[devotion]].

Shalom

[[Shalom]]

All: Shalom

All: Shalom

Will: You may.

Will: You may.

Judi: Can you help clarify what a clear and genuine thought is? Is that the same thing as a musing about some important meaning to an incident?

Judi: Can you help [[clarify]] what a clear and genuine [[thought]] is? Is that the same thing as a musing about some important meaning to an incident?

Will: Good. . . . I depart.

Will: Good. . . . I depart.

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