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==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.