Changes

Really is your [[earth]] yet only starting an age of upheaval that is sure to [[change]] thinking throughout subsequent ages. Interest in the [[probability]] of other human worlds is a sort of [[preparation]] for this rethinking, where old borders [[collapse]] and new and higher cultural, religious, and scientific awareness can infuse its potentiality quietly, even [[unconsciously]], throughout the whole world.

Really is your [[earth]] yet only starting an age of upheaval that is sure to [[change]] thinking throughout subsequent ages. Interest in the [[probability]] of other human worlds is a sort of [[preparation]] for this rethinking, where old borders [[collapse]] and new and higher cultural, religious, and scientific awareness can infuse its potentiality quietly, even [[unconsciously]], throughout the whole world.

[[Religion]] is the first to exhibit [[change]] and motivated awareness expansion. As [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hinduism Hindus], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islam Moslems], and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity Christians] each struggle for advancing [[political]] [[authority]], our revelation shall shine unto all comers, and those who come shall [[eventually]] lead this world forward in all areas of [[thought]]."

[[Religion]] is the first to exhibit [[change]] and motivated awareness expansion. As [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hinduism Hindus], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islam Moslems], and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity Christians] each struggle for advancing [[political]] [[authority]], our revelation shall shine unto all comers, and those who come shall [[eventually]] lead this world forward in all areas of [[thought]]."

No longer is the prize won upon this earth. There exists nothing here to fight over once your [[understanding]] has advanced. Only is the advancement of the heavenly reign important and only as men freely choose to give up earthly power will it increasingly be spread abroad in the land, the world Urantia.

No longer is the prize won upon this earth. There exists nothing here to fight over once your [[understanding]] has advanced. Only is the advancement of the heavenly reign important and only as men freely choose to give up earthly power will it increasingly be spread abroad in the land, the world Urantia.

Here's the question Olfana answered with a lesson on "The Rock in the Water":

Here's the question Olfana answered with a lesson on "The Rock in the Water":

QUESTION: I'm having trouble [[understanding]] what I perceive to be contradictory emphasis in books like "[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science_and_Health_with_Key_to_the_Scriptures Keys to the Scripture]" and "[[A Course in Miracles]]" with books like the [[Urantia Book]]. On the one hand, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science_and_Health_with_Key_to_the_Scriptures Christian Science] and [[ACIM]] seem to emphasize to me a very high level of [[understanding]] of a spiritual world, and seem to denounce the [[reality]] of a materialistic world. Yet [[books]] like [[Kryon]]'s book and the [[UB]] seem to indulge in endless [[speculation]] about [[energy]] forces and [[material]] forces. The involvement that (name) has with the [[healing]] energies, including her involvement with the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flower_essences flower essences] and the [http://www.crucible.org/gem_elixir1.htm gemelixers], imply these are crucial to your [[background]] in [[spiritual evolution]] and her [[understanding]] of [[healing]]. Can you [[clarify]] some of this for me?

QUESTION: I'm having trouble [[understanding]] what I perceive to be contradictory emphasis in books like "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science_and_Health_with_Key_to_the_Scriptures Keys to the Scripture]" and "[[A Course in Miracles]]" with books like the [[Urantia Book]]. On the one hand, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science_and_Health_with_Key_to_the_Scriptures Christian Science] and [[ACIM]] seem to emphasize to me a very high level of [[understanding]] of a spiritual world, and seem to denounce the [[reality]] of a materialistic world. Yet [[books]] like [[Kryon]]'s book and the [[UB]] seem to indulge in endless [[speculation]] about [[energy]] forces and [[material]] forces. The involvement that (name) has with the [[healing]] energies, including her involvement with the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flower_essences flower essences] and the [https://www.crucible.org/gem_elixir1.htm gemelixers], imply these are crucial to your [[background]] in [[spiritual evolution]] and her [[understanding]] of [[healing]]. Can you [[clarify]] some of this for me?

OLFANA (after gaining approval to use [[symbolism]] in her explanation): "If you place a rock in water, is it not true that your [[perception]] of the rock can [[change]] when you view it looking downward into the water? And then shift, and [[perceive]] the rock from, let us say, the side of a container that holds this rock and water. Also, if you placed your [[face]] in the water, would you again see the rock from a slightly changed [[perspective]]?

OLFANA (after gaining approval to use [[symbolism]] in her explanation): "If you place a rock in water, is it not true that your [[perception]] of the rock can [[change]] when you view it looking downward into the water? And then shift, and [[perceive]] the rock from, let us say, the side of a container that holds this rock and water. Also, if you placed your [[face]] in the water, would you again see the rock from a slightly changed [[perspective]]?

(Answer is affirmative) Then please hold this [[image]] in your mind as we proceed to discuss concepts of the [[body]]. The [[physical]], bio-chemical [[mechanism]], or instrument, you are housed in is now, indeed, like the rock of [[material]] substance. Yet your [[perception]] of this body you inhabit can change depending on your [[perspective]]. Sometimes you feel you are the rock in the water. Yet this is only one [[perspective]]. When you look from outside the cylinder through the water, does not the rock appear [[magnified]], greater than its original image?

(Answer is affirmative) Then please hold this [[image]] in your mind as we proceed to discuss concepts of the [[body]]. The [[physical]], bio-chemical [[mechanism]], or instrument, you are housed in is now, indeed, like the rock of [[material]] substance. Yet your [[perception]] of this body you inhabit can change depending on your [[perspective]]. Sometimes you feel you are the rock in the water. Yet this is only one [[perspective]]. When you look from outside the cylinder through the water, does not the rock appear [[magnified]], greater than its original image?

Your [[consciousness]] is not only [[connected]] to this [[physical]] [[being]]. Much of your perceptions of your consciousness as limited to this body is [[illusory]], just as the rock appearing [[magnified]] is an illusion of [[light]] [[waves]] affected by the water. Lessons learned from the [[perspective]] of being in the body are a [[necessary]] part of your experience in this lifetime. However, you are, indeed, so much more than what the body appears to limit you to, that teachings such as [[ACIM|the Course]] or the doctrines of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science_and_Health_with_Key_to_the_Scriptures Christian Science], [[encourage]] you to expand your perceptions past these body limitations.

Your [[consciousness]] is not only [[connected]] to this [[physical]] [[being]]. Much of your perceptions of your consciousness as limited to this body is [[illusory]], just as the rock appearing [[magnified]] is an illusion of [[light]] [[waves]] affected by the water. Lessons learned from the [[perspective]] of being in the body are a [[necessary]] part of your experience in this lifetime. However, you are, indeed, so much more than what the body appears to limit you to, that teachings such as [[ACIM|the Course]] or the doctrines of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science_and_Health_with_Key_to_the_Scriptures Christian Science], [[encourage]] you to expand your perceptions past these body limitations.

The true [[essence]] of the rock is not [[modified]] by these perceptual [[changes]] caused by different [[viewpoints]] of it. Just so, your body is not limited by body [[perceptions]]. Higher [[truths]] [[surrounding]] the complete make-up of your [[being]] are not fully understood or widely taught on [[your planet]]. I might say, you have seen the rock from many different angles in this cylinder of water. But, thus far, you have not reached in and pulled out the rock in order to gaze upon it [[alone]].

The true [[essence]] of the rock is not [[modified]] by these perceptual [[changes]] caused by different [[viewpoints]] of it. Just so, your body is not limited by body [[perceptions]]. Higher [[truths]] [[surrounding]] the complete make-up of your [[being]] are not fully understood or widely taught on [[your planet]]. I might say, you have seen the rock from many different angles in this cylinder of water. But, thus far, you have not reached in and pulled out the rock in order to gaze upon it [[alone]].

The water [[surrounding]] this rock is [[representative]] of the many [[illusions]] or [[beliefs]] that exist in your philosophical [[doctrines]]. [[ACIM]] encourages you, as does the work of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Baker_Eddy Mary Baker Eddy], to see that these illusions can be penetrated and, through [[inspiration]], a clearer [[perspective]]-perception of the true entity that you are, can be [[discovered]].

The water [[surrounding]] this rock is [[representative]] of the many [[illusions]] or [[beliefs]] that exist in your philosophical [[doctrines]]. [[ACIM]] encourages you, as does the work of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Baker_Eddy Mary Baker Eddy], to see that these illusions can be penetrated and, through [[inspiration]], a clearer [[perspective]]-perception of the true entity that you are, can be [[discovered]].

However, doctrinaire [[interpretations]] that the body has no [[existence]] on the physical plane are also incorrectly stated-[[perceived]]. You cannot deny that one is seeing an aspect of the rock, even when viewed through water. Just so, seeing the body as a [[physical]] [[entity]] has some accuracy. [[Adjustments]] to the vibrational [[manifestation]] of your entity can indeed take place. And physical imbalances do occur. These teachings of such matters as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flower_essences flower essences], [[energy]] transmissions and [[adjustments]] are appropriate to one level of perception of your being. You are not removed from the water yet!

However, doctrinaire [[interpretations]] that the body has no [[existence]] on the physical plane are also incorrectly stated-[[perceived]]. You cannot deny that one is seeing an aspect of the rock, even when viewed through water. Just so, seeing the body as a [[physical]] [[entity]] has some accuracy. [[Adjustments]] to the vibrational [[manifestation]] of your entity can indeed take place. And physical imbalances do occur. These teachings of such matters as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flower_essences flower essences], [[energy]] transmissions and [[adjustments]] are appropriate to one level of perception of your being. You are not removed from the water yet!

Therefore, within the boundaries of this [[perception]], the body needs to be dealt with. Indeed, the time comes when you are truly released from any limiting [[perceptions]] of your being as connected to a [[physical]] manifestation. But, it is the [[ideal]] which is striven for in [[ACIM]] or the Christian Science teachings. Those who can release themselves from [[illusions]] of [[body]] boundaries can indeed create new perceptions of themselves -- healed perceptions of themselves. But most [[mortals]] need to begin their comprehension of themselves at a level much more connected to the [[physical]] world. In the Course, Jesus says: "If taking a pill allows you to feel less [[anxious]] then, by all means, take the pill." There is much [[truth]] in this teaching.

Therefore, within the boundaries of this [[perception]], the body needs to be dealt with. Indeed, the time comes when you are truly released from any limiting [[perceptions]] of your being as connected to a [[physical]] manifestation. But, it is the [[ideal]] which is striven for in [[ACIM]] or the Christian Science teachings. Those who can release themselves from [[illusions]] of [[body]] boundaries can indeed create new perceptions of themselves -- healed perceptions of themselves. But most [[mortals]] need to begin their comprehension of themselves at a level much more connected to the [[physical]] world. In the Course, Jesus says: "If taking a pill allows you to feel less [[anxious]] then, by all means, take the pill." There is much [[truth]] in this teaching.

There is so much coming forth, more will be coming forth in the years ahead. You should select [[disciplines]] and [[philosophies]] that are [[appealing]] to you. [[Explore]] them, build your [[talents]], and your expertise in these areas so that you may [[discuss]] them fully and intelligently.

There is so much coming forth, more will be coming forth in the years ahead. You should select [[disciplines]] and [[philosophies]] that are [[appealing]] to you. [[Explore]] them, build your [[talents]], and your expertise in these areas so that you may [[discuss]] them fully and intelligently.

It is our fond [[hope]] that the whole field of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alternative_medicine alternative medicine] will become part of an all-[[encompassing]] practice of medicine which greatly multiplies the limited and narrow abilities that your [[doctors]] now have through their techniques of [[surgery]] and [[drugs]] that mask [[symptoms]]. There is a great deal more to [[healing]]. So much more than we can [[communicate]] in these lessons. In coming years, in the immediate years ahead, you will find many [[exciting]] things coming from the fountain of you [[inspired]] humans. You have [[tuned]] in to [[celestial]] [[connections]]. We look forward to it with great [[anticipation]]."

It is our fond [[hope]] that the whole field of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alternative_medicine alternative medicine] will become part of an all-[[encompassing]] practice of medicine which greatly multiplies the limited and narrow abilities that your [[doctors]] now have through their techniques of [[surgery]] and [[drugs]] that mask [[symptoms]]. There is a great deal more to [[healing]]. So much more than we can [[communicate]] in these lessons. In coming years, in the immediate years ahead, you will find many [[exciting]] things coming from the fountain of you [[inspired]] humans. You have [[tuned]] in to [[celestial]] [[connections]]. We look forward to it with great [[anticipation]]."

==Session 23==

==Session 23==

So this [[growth]] from within will not be so evident for some time to come in [[institutions]], which can readily hide their [[progress]]. But while the leadership may seek to [[resist]] and hide this progress it will surely overflow from the membership ranks, from those who are concerned, who are quite restless for something better, for new solutions. The [[realization]] that we must take [[responsibility]] for our lives, for turning them over to [[institutions]] has not worked.

So this [[growth]] from within will not be so evident for some time to come in [[institutions]], which can readily hide their [[progress]]. But while the leadership may seek to [[resist]] and hide this progress it will surely overflow from the membership ranks, from those who are concerned, who are quite restless for something better, for new solutions. The [[realization]] that we must take [[responsibility]] for our lives, for turning them over to [[institutions]] has not worked.

We have turned over our [[parenting]] [[responsibilities]] too often to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Television televisions] and [[schools]]. We must [[embrace]] our own [[children]] and teach them and [[love]] them at the same time. Our institutions will continue to fail. There will continue to be turmoil. There will be economic failures. There will be mighty [[resistance]] to those who would [[change]] these institutions for they will feel threatened and they will struggle to maintain their [[wealth]] and [[power]].

We have turned over our [[parenting]] [[responsibilities]] too often to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Television televisions] and [[schools]]. We must [[embrace]] our own [[children]] and teach them and [[love]] them at the same time. Our institutions will continue to fail. There will continue to be turmoil. There will be economic failures. There will be mighty [[resistance]] to those who would [[change]] these institutions for they will feel threatened and they will struggle to maintain their [[wealth]] and [[power]].

These are truly times of great [[conflict]], growing conflict, but at the same time a joyous conflict as people begin to rise up in numbers, [[individually]] beginning to take [[responsibility]] for their lives and to cast their lives in a [[spiritual]] framework.

These are truly times of great [[conflict]], growing conflict, but at the same time a joyous conflict as people begin to rise up in numbers, [[individually]] beginning to take [[responsibility]] for their lives and to cast their lives in a [[spiritual]] framework.

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

===='''''[[Patience]]'''''====

===='''''[[Patience]]'''''====

[[Life]] is best [[understood]] when [[perceived]] as like a [[dance]]. Whether you two-step or waltz, or perform a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pirouette pirouette], regardless of the [[complexity]] or [[intrigue]] of the movement, the [[process]] of [[learning]], [[coordinating]], and executing the moves remains quite similar. The [[skill]] received in the effort, regardless of the [[action]], is [[vital]] toward accomplishing any [[step]] desired.

[[Life]] is best [[understood]] when [[perceived]] as like a [[dance]]. Whether you two-step or waltz, or perform a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pirouette pirouette], regardless of the [[complexity]] or [[intrigue]] of the movement, the [[process]] of [[learning]], [[coordinating]], and executing the moves remains quite similar. The [[skill]] received in the effort, regardless of the [[action]], is [[vital]] toward accomplishing any [[step]] desired.

Therefore, increase the degree of [[patience]] in your [[progress]], the patience of [[action]], which includes [[perseverance]], the patience that is [[motivating]] and [[enduring]], not the patience of lethargy, of unconcern, of "oh well". In every element that makes up your life you will find the same [[process]] occurring multi-dimensionally and cyclically.

Therefore, increase the degree of [[patience]] in your [[progress]], the patience of [[action]], which includes [[perseverance]], the patience that is [[motivating]] and [[enduring]], not the patience of lethargy, of unconcern, of "oh well". In every element that makes up your life you will find the same [[process]] occurring multi-dimensionally and cyclically.

We are looking forward to a [[time]] when vast [[changes]] which are beginning now will occur throughout [[the world]], and though there are many differing [[understandings]] in the world concerning [[religion]] and the way of [[God]], it is now of utmost importance to start or increase world wide [[dialogue]] among religious groups.

We are looking forward to a [[time]] when vast [[changes]] which are beginning now will occur throughout [[the world]], and though there are many differing [[understandings]] in the world concerning [[religion]] and the way of [[God]], it is now of utmost importance to start or increase world wide [[dialogue]] among religious groups.

It is the fervent [[hope]] and [[belief]] of [[Machiventa]] that there will be an ending [[gradually]] of religious [[conflict]] and that religions need to work together for the common [[good]] of mankind. Widespread [[suspicion]] exists, especially between [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islam Muslims] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judaism Jews] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity Christians]. This is a lack of [[recognition]] of the professed oneness of [[God]] [[shared]] between these religions.

It is the fervent [[hope]] and [[belief]] of [[Machiventa]] that there will be an ending [[gradually]] of religious [[conflict]] and that religions need to work together for the common [[good]] of mankind. Widespread [[suspicion]] exists, especially between [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islam Muslims] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judaism Jews] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity Christians]. This is a lack of [[recognition]] of the professed oneness of [[God]] [[shared]] between these religions.

Truly it is such that your world is still in [[transition]] into [[monotheism]] and the gods of your religions today are gods of peoples [[separate]] from each other. This is a sad thing to see, and a dangerous one. Even Christianity itself has become splintered so as to cause [[war]] or to justify wars.

Truly it is such that your world is still in [[transition]] into [[monotheism]] and the gods of your religions today are gods of peoples [[separate]] from each other. This is a sad thing to see, and a dangerous one. Even Christianity itself has become splintered so as to cause [[war]] or to justify wars.

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

===='''''[[Integration]]'''''====

===='''''[[Integration]]'''''====

All of us within this room, have our own [[individual]] [[understanding]] of what [[faith]] means to us, of where we fit in [[the Father]]'s scheme of things. All of you [[process]] [[information]] in different ways. Some of you are more [[intellectual]], or as my student prefers to think, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_brain left-brained], others of you are more [[emotionally]] inclined, and process more from the right hemisphere.

All of us within this room, have our own [[individual]] [[understanding]] of what [[faith]] means to us, of where we fit in [[the Father]]'s scheme of things. All of you [[process]] [[information]] in different ways. Some of you are more [[intellectual]], or as my student prefers to think, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_brain left-brained], others of you are more [[emotionally]] inclined, and process more from the right hemisphere.

All of these [[individual]] ways of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_processing processing] are valid, but we are coming into a new [[time]], where we will begin more and more to [[function]] as [[integrated]] humans. By integrated, I mean that you will be processing information utilizing [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_brain both hemispheres] of your [[brain]], in concert with your opening [[heart]], and this indeed, will push you forward into this new time, as a new people.

All of these [[individual]] ways of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_processing processing] are valid, but we are coming into a new [[time]], where we will begin more and more to [[function]] as [[integrated]] humans. By integrated, I mean that you will be processing information utilizing [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_brain both hemispheres] of your [[brain]], in concert with your opening [[heart]], and this indeed, will push you forward into this new time, as a new people.

You are beginning now, in this time, individually, as you begin to push yourselves to become more [[integrated]]. All of you will move along your [[individual]] [[paths]] as you will, and that is to be [[expected]], and is as it should be.

You are beginning now, in this time, individually, as you begin to push yourselves to become more [[integrated]]. All of you will move along your [[individual]] [[paths]] as you will, and that is to be [[expected]], and is as it should be.

*OLFANA - Half Moon Bay, CA

*OLFANA - Half Moon Bay, CA

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

The issue of self-discipline is one which many people struggle with in this life, on a planet especially such as this -- one so imbalanced and prone to misperceptions of healthy choices.

The issue of [[self]]-[[discipline]] is one which many people [[struggle]] with in this life, on a planet especially such as this -- one so imbalanced and prone to misperceptions of healthy choices.

You can always benefit greatly from the "tried and true" path of looking inward for this Voice of God which continually reaches out toward you. You have so little encouragement, now, on this planet, to regard this Voice as the great guide which it is! It is as if those who chose this effort must do so by overcoming the prejudices which exist regarding this process. They are often discouraged from such an effort by statements such as: "All you will hear is what you want to hear." "You will only be talking to yourself." "You cannot find the Guidance of God within the small confines of your own mind."

You can always benefit greatly from the "tried and true" [[path]] of looking inward for this [[Thought Adjuster|Voice of God]] which continually reaches out toward you. You have so little [[encouragement]], now, on [[this planet]], to regard this Voice as the great [[guide]] which it is! It is as if those who chose this [[effort]] must do so by overcoming the [[prejudices]] which exist regarding this [[process]]. They are often discouraged from such an effort by [[statements]] such as: "All you will hear is what you want to hear." "You will only be talking to yourself." "You cannot find the [[Guidance]] of God within the small confines of your own [[mind]]."

This is most incorrect! I encourage you to trust greatly in the ability of the Thought Adjuster's guidance, the Voice of God within you, to ring clearly within your mind and heart -- if you will only come to this process with an open mind and a willingness to listen, a willingness to ponder what you sense. Consider it from many perspectives.

This is most incorrect! I [[encourage]] you to trust greatly in the [[ability]] of the [[Thought Adjuster]]'s guidance, the Voice of God within you, to ring clearly within your [[mind]] and [[heart]] -- if you will only come to this [[process]] with an open mind and a willingness to listen, a willingness to [[ponder]] what you sense. Consider it from many [[perspectives]].

"Chew on it!," as it were. This is an expression I enjoy within your language. "Chew" on this guidance. Savor the flavor of this Truth! Does it not only nourish you, but appease your appetite for Truth?

"Chew on it!," as it were. This is an [[expression]] I enjoy within your [[language]]. "Chew" on this guidance. Savor the flavor of this [[Truth]]! Does it not only nourish you, but appease your appetite for Truth?

Self-discipline also requires an abandonment of the ego's desire to be in charge. If you are led by this voice which rationalizes continually the noble effort you might otherwise choose, or the noble effort you might make, you are being drawn down by the ego!

[[Self]]-[[discipline]] also requires an [[abandonment]] of the [[ego]]'s [[desire]] to be in charge. If you are led by this voice which rationalizes continually the [[noble]] effort you might otherwise choose, or the noble effort you might make, you are being drawn down by the [[ego]]!

It will continually attempt to convince you that such efforts, such choices, will not, indeed, reward you in any way, will go unappreciated . ... perhaps will be a waste of your otherwise precious time. It will operate from the anxieties which you can be so prone to suffer from.

It will continually attempt to convince you that such [[efforts]], such choices, will not, indeed, reward you in any way, will go unappreciated . ... perhaps will be a [[waste]] of your otherwise precious time. It will operate from the [[anxieties]] which you can be so prone to suffer from.

Self-discipline can be motivated by, instead, saying to yourself: "I will make this effort for God." "I will make this effort for the good of my soul." "I will make this effort for the common good of others." "I will make this effort as an example to others of my intention to sincerely serve. "

[[Self]]-[[discipline]] can be [[motivated]] by, instead, saying to yourself: "I will make this effort for God." "I will make this effort for the good of my [[soul]]." "I will make this effort for the common good of others." "I will make this effort as an example to others of my [[intention]] to sincerely serve. "

I am speaking here not only of issues of self-discipline that are those regarding one's use of one's time, or one's decisions which affect others. I am also speaking of those issues of self-discipline which involve the maintenance of one's bio-physical being, one's body, one's "Temple for the Soul."

I am speaking here not only of issues of self-discipline that are those regarding one's use of one's [[time]], or one's [[decisions]] which affect others. I am also speaking of those issues of self-discipline which involve the [[maintenance]] of one's bio-[[physical]] being, one's [[body]], one's "Temple for the Soul."

I would encourage you to regard yourself in this manner. Your physical body is a shelter for your soul in this life. You can be encouraged in healthy habits regarding your body by, again, empowering yourself by such statements as:

I would [[encourage]] you to regard yourself in this [[manner]]. Your physical [[body]] is a [[shelter]] for your [[soul]] in this [[life]]. You can be encouraged in [[healthy]] [[habits]] regarding your body by, again, empowering yourself by such [[statements]] as:

"I will make my food choices in order to give my body strength and health."

"I will make my [[food]] choices in order to give my body [[strength]] and [[health]]."

"I will exercise my body in order to allow the beautiful Energy of God to flow through me with more ease and freedom."

"I will [[exercise]] my body in order to allow the [[beautiful]] Energy of God to [[flow]] through me with more ease and freedom."

"I will regard any chemical substance that I put into my body by high standards of health and discipline."

"I will regard any [[chemical]] substance that I put into my body by high [[standards]] of [[health]] and [[discipline]]."

"I will not allow my body to become encumbered by choices which will only diminish my ability to use this body, this Gift from God in this world, which can, instead, serve the Father's Purpose."

"I will not allow my body to become encumbered by [[choices]] which will only diminish my ability to use this body, this Gift from God in this world, which can, instead, serve [[the Father]]'s [[purpose]]."

 

==Session 43==

==Session 43==

*DON'T JUDGE OTHERS' PATHS TO GOD

*DON'T JUDGE OTHERS' PATHS TO GOD

*WILL - Tallahassee, Florida

*WILL - Tallahassee, Florida

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

One of the problems of this world today is the presumptuous opinion of many that they know the only path to the Father and that failure to follow their path will lead to damnation.

One of the [[problems]] of [[this world]] today is the presumptuous [[opinion]] of many that they know the only [[path]] to [[the Father]] and that failure to follow their path will lead to [[damnation]].

It is better to avoid such judgmental assertions, as they are not only mean spirited, fear based and likely incorrect, but they are also unlikely to convert anyone to your beliefs.

It is better to avoid such [[judgmental]] assertions, as they are not only mean spirited, [[fear]] based and likely incorrect, but they are also unlikely to [[convert]] anyone to your [[beliefs]].

This is an important lesson for you as well because you believe that you have a better understanding of the cosmic scheme of things than most -- and you do. But if you really understand what we have been teaching you, you will exhibit tolerance, not judgmental condemnations.

This is an important lesson for you as well because you believe that you have a better [[understanding]] of the [[cosmic]] scheme of things than most -- and you do. But if you really [[understand]] what we have been teaching you, you will exhibit [[tolerance]], not judgmental condemnations.

 

You should be looking for the best in each person's [[beliefs]] so that you can emphasize those aspects of that belief system. We are not here to create [[barriers]] between people. There are enough barriers presently in [[existence]] to effectively keep people from [[sharing]] [[the Father]]'s [[love]]. We seek to build bridges between people so that the love can be [[transmitted]] between you and those you meet.

==Session 44==

==Session 44==

*VIEWING OUR PROBLEMATIC LIVES

*VIEWING OUR PROBLEMATIC LIVES

*DANIEL - Pocatello, ID

*DANIEL - Pocatello, ID

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

The environment in which you live is one that daily changes not only climatically but also economically, politically, socially and spiritually. It is a part of your plight/job as a mortal to walk the path in faith and trust despite the environment, its good or its bad.

The [[environment]] in which you live is one that daily [[changes]] not only climatically but also [[economically]], [[politically]], [[socially]] and [[spiritually]]. It is a part of your plight/job as a [[mortal]] to walk the [[path]] in [[faith]] and [[trust]] despite the environment, its good or its bad.

And those of you who continually nurture yourselves through the stillness and the desire to understand a greater purpose are those who are able to allow the environmental changes and fluxes to not destroy you but rather only add to the experience of a mortal life.

And those of you who continually nurture yourselves through the [[stillness]] and the [[desire]] to understand a greater [[purpose]] are those who are able to allow the environmental [[changes]] and fluxes to not destroy you but rather only add to the [[experience]] of a [[mortal]] life.

As teachers we cannot be specific and give pat answers. We cannot say you must do this or that for that is not the decree in a system of free agency. Our mission is to provide for you an understanding that there is far more to the environment than the material finite awareness.

As [[teachers]] we cannot be specific and give pat answers. We cannot say you must do this or that for that is not the [[decree]] in a system of [[free]] [[agency]]. [[Our mission]] is to provide for you an [[understanding]] that there is far more to the environment than the material finite awareness.

 

Those who [[understand]] this dual [[nature]] and who incorporate as much as possible the [[divine]] aspect into their material life will find that there are [[serendipitous]] experiences and that the upholding of [[the universe]]s is under the guiding hand of the [[First Source and Center]].

==Session 45==

==Session 45==

*INDWELLING SPIRITS ARE THE KEY

*INDWELLING SPIRITS ARE THE KEY

*AARON - Spokane, WA

*AARON - Spokane, WA

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

If you could realize that any communication you could have with me or your teachers is actuated by your Indwelling Spirit. We cannot talk to you without the activation of the channel, so this in itself is proof positive that you can connect to that spirit.

If you could realize that any [[communication]] you could have with me or your teachers is actuated by your [[Indwelling Spirit]]. We cannot talk to you without the [[activation]] of the [[channel]], so this in itself is [[proof]] positive that you can [[connect]] to that spirit.

 

We can [[vocalize]] and we can offer [[insight]] on the [[mental]] level, but the true [[heart]] [[growth]], the true [[spiritual growth]] and [[experience]] come as you identify yourself and give yourself the [[time]] to [[understand]] and seek out [[Thought Adjuster|that spirit within]].

==Session 46==

==Session 46==

*WHAT THE TEACHERS WANT

*WHAT THE TEACHERS WANT

*RANTARASON - Spokane, WA

*RANTARASON - Spokane, WA

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

This is our desire. This is what we strive for in our connections with you as mortals, for you to desire and ask for spiritual upliftment and personal opportunities for accelerated avenues of service.

This is our [[desire]]. This is what we strive for in our [[connections]] with you as [[mortals]], for you to desire and ask for spiritual upliftment and [[personal]] [[opportunities]] for [[accelerated]] avenues of [[service]].

When you allow us this opportunity you will find that our boundaries of possibilities are increased. When you make it known on a conscious level, on a daily basis, that you accept your privileges and responsibilities as an apostle of Christ Jesus, then you, in essence, open up the gates for our influence to be an open manifestation in your outer life as well as your inner life.

When you allow us this [[opportunity]] you will find that our [[boundaries]] of [[possibilities]] are increased. When you make it known on a [[conscious]] level, on a daily basis, that you [[accept]] your [[privileges]] and [[responsibilities]] as an [[apostle]] of Christ [[Jesus]], then you, in [[essence]], open up the gates for our [[influence]] to be an open [[manifestation]] in your outer life as well as your [[inner life]].

 

We are also in [[desire]] of personal [[progress]], experiential [[growth]], a fuller [[understanding]] of the beautiful [[manifestation]] of God on all levels of [[existence]]. We do not look down to you, rather we look up with you to the [[First Source]] and together, we both walk together.

==Session 47==

==Session 47==

*HOW CELESTIALS MAY DEAL WITH DISAPPOINTMENT

*HOW CELESTIALS MAY DEAL WITH DISAPPOINTMENT

*TOMAS - Pocatello, ID

*TOMAS - Pocatello, ID

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

(Responding personally after assurance that the question is personal)

(Responding personally after [[assurance]] that the question is personal)

Then I will respond personally. What I do is I ask my peers to sit with me, to share with me that moment of frustration and growth. The strength and warmth of their support is invaluable and allows me the enforcement I require to again put my self in perspective.

Then I will respond personally. What I do is I ask my [[peers]] to sit with me, to [[share]] with me that moment of [[frustration]] and [[growth]]. The [[strength]] and warmth of their [[support]] is invaluable and allows me the enforcement I require to again put my self in [[perspective]].

I have great need and great love and great admiration for my fellow teachers in the mission for we are uniquely suited to helping one another with our various disappointments.

I have great need and great [[love]] and great admiration for my fellow teachers in [[the mission]] for we are uniquely suited to helping one another with our various [[disappointments]].

 

Often these [[disappointments]] which we experience, and I better not speak for Daniel or others but rather for myself, many of these disappointments which I [[experience]] are very much like yours in that I have such great [[faith]] in you and sometimes I am thwarted, let down, disappointed by my own [[expectations]]. It is a growth [[process]], a refining process. That is my [[agenda]], if you will.

==Session 47==

==Session 47==

*GOD WILL PERFECT YOU

*GOD WILL PERFECT YOU

*HAM - Nashville

*HAM - Nashville

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

You are entirely only a spiritual expression of the living God. His gift is the wonder of existence. Your gift is realizing the wonder of your existence. The Father acts in you and through you, gradually, perfecting you as is his plan and purpose for you.

You are entirely only a [[spiritual]] [[expression]] of the living [[God]]. His gift is the [[wonder]] of [[existence]]. Your gift is realizing the wonder of your existence. [[The Father]] [[acts]] in you and through you, [[gradually]], perfecting you as is his [[plan]] and [[purpose]] for you.

 

Your [[free will]] gift consists in [[accepting]] your selves, your own [[individuality]] and precious uniqueness, which has no duplication, neither [[past]] nor [[future]]. When you accept your selves as you are in this [[moment]], you have also accepted him as an [[integral]] part of your [[self]]. As you [[understand]] this in [[totality]], you will see that there is only one will. Your will and the divine will are one. Then there are no more [[conflicts]].

Your free will gift consists in accepting your selves, your own individuality and precious uniqueness, which has no duplication, neither past nor future. When you accept your selves as you are in this moment, you have also accepted him as an integral part of your self. As you understand this in totality, you will see that there is only one will. Your will and the divine will are one. Then there are no more conflicts.

[[Joy]], [[freedom]], [[energy]] is in oneness, in completion, in accord with [[the universe]] and all created beings. This is, in [[fact]], [[self-realization]] as well as the realization of [[heaven]] on [[earth]]. Most of you will have had [[glimpses]] of this [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nirvana nirvanic state]. This wholeness and complete feeling of [[oneness]].

Joy, freedom, energy is in oneness, in completion, in accord with the universe and all created beings. This is, in fact, self-realization as well as the realization of heaven on earth. Most of you will have had glimpses of this nirvanic state. This wholeness and complete feeling of oneness.

[[English]] is a difficult language for this [[expression]]. There is no verb which is applicable for this [[soul]] [[motion]], this [[becoming]] and [[being]] at once. For this is not a statically blissful state. This is a state of movement. Your words [[joy]] and bliss convey a temporary state which one enters and leaves. The true bliss of continual [[self-realization]] and the [[simultaneous]] understanding, which grows continually deeper, and higher and wider, of the divine being who dwells within is an [[action]] [[word]]. Words are limiting and are continually in need of advancing as the human cultural state advances and expands to include higher [[ideals]] and [[concepts]]. Your words will need to be similarly expanded.

English is a difficult language for this expression. There is no verb which is applicable for this soul motion, this becoming and being at once. For this is not a statically blissful state. This is a state of movement. Your words joy and bliss convey a temporary state which one enters and leaves. The true bliss of continual self-realization and the simultaneous understanding, which grows continually deeper, and higher and wider, of the divine being who dwells within is an action word. Words are limiting and are continually in need of advancing as the human cultural state advances and expands to include higher ideals and concepts. Your words will need to be similarly expanded.

The [[local universe]] language is adequate for conveying a number of subtle [[differences]] between spiritual [[states]]. Have [[patience]] with our groping to convey concepts which have outgrown your [[language]]. Also I am not yet allowed to use [[local universe]] terms.

==Note==

==Note==

All the above are from http://www.lightandlife.com/TeaM/around_us.htm

All the above are from https://www.lightandlife.com/TeaM/around_us.htm

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