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I do have some [[understanding]] of the [[mortal]] [[path]] and the tendency to lose awareness of the present [[moment]]. In the rush of [[material]] living the [[flavor]] of [[life]] is lost. The [[feeling]] of [[love]] is somehow out of [[focus]]. The small [[appreciation]]'s are unnoticed and therein one can lose the [[ability]] to feel and know the [[presence]] of Father. Are there not moments when you feel [[appreciative]] for one thing or another then become [[distracted]] by your [[obligations]]? This [[compares]] to a painting where an artist may keep repainting the background and be unable to move onto the detail of what makes the [[painting]] 'the painting.' How often would you stop and utilize your five [[senses]] to view a beautiful [[sunset]], to hear a [[wonderful]] [[symphony]], to appreciate the [[words]] from a child? This is the [[flavor]] that brings [[joy]] into life. I do not say [[surround]] yourselves with material [[adornment]], no. I would ask you to acknowledge and [[feel]] with all your [[senses]] the present, the present [[moment]]. I would say that in living in the fullness of life, there in the midst, is [[our Father]].

I do have some [[understanding]] of the [[mortal]] [[path]] and the tendency to lose awareness of the present [[moment]]. In the rush of [[material]] living the [[flavor]] of [[life]] is lost. The [[feeling]] of [[love]] is somehow out of [[focus]]. The small [[appreciation]]'s are unnoticed and therein one can lose the [[ability]] to feel and know the [[presence]] of Father. Are there not moments when you feel [[appreciative]] for one thing or another then become [[distracted]] by your [[obligations]]? This [[compares]] to a painting where an artist may keep repainting the background and be unable to move onto the detail of what makes the [[painting]] 'the painting.' How often would you stop and utilize your five [[senses]] to view a beautiful [[sunset]], to hear a [[wonderful]] [[symphony]], to appreciate the [[words]] from a child? This is the [[flavor]] that brings [[joy]] into life. I do not say [[surround]] yourselves with material [[adornment]], no. I would ask you to acknowledge and [[feel]] with all your [[senses]] the present, the present [[moment]]. I would say that in living in the fullness of life, there in the midst, is [[our Father]].

A year is passing, a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_year new year] will soon begin. I would say to you, my [[friends]], that in your [[mortal]] [[experience]] there is [[goodness]] in living within the fullness of the present. There is not [[guilt]] or worry over [[obligations]]. There is the ever efficient [[presence]] of Father who leads you to your true obligations, [[priorities]]. Father asks that we have life and have it [[abundantly]]. There is not [[guilt]] in enjoyment and [[appreciation]] for the splendor of mortal living. Living in full awareness of the [[presence]] enables us to make direct [[contact]] with [[our Father]] and His never ending [[abundance]] of [[wisdom]]. Are there questions?

A year is passing, a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_year new year] will soon begin. I would say to you, my [[friends]], that in your [[mortal]] [[experience]] there is [[goodness]] in living within the fullness of the present. There is not [[guilt]] or worry over [[obligations]]. There is the ever efficient [[presence]] of Father who leads you to your true obligations, [[priorities]]. Father asks that we have life and have it [[abundantly]]. There is not [[guilt]] in enjoyment and [[appreciation]] for the splendor of mortal living. Living in full awareness of the [[presence]] enables us to make direct [[contact]] with [[our Father]] and His never ending [[abundance]] of [[wisdom]]. Are there questions?

===Dialogue===

===Dialogue===

CALVIN: Abraham, thanks for your again [[thought]]-filled, much to chew on lesson, for another week. If I am grasping the [[point]] of this one for myself, it is to learn to find Father in the [[moment]] and let go of [[worry]] and strife, [[cares]] of the [[material]] world, because in doing that you miss the realness of [[life]]. It does seem like I am way too [[busy]] for what few [[moments]] I take to do that. I know you are not saying we should take x-amount of time to shut everything else out to find [[the Father]]. I think what you are saying is to find Father in [[everything]] we do in our [[work]], in our [[play]], in our [[humor]], [[beautiful]] [[sky]], so on, in the moment of where we are.

CALVIN: Abraham, thanks for your again [[thought]]-filled, much to chew on lesson, for another week. If I am grasping the [[point]] of this one for myself, it is to learn to find Father in the [[moment]] and let go of [[worry]] and strife, [[cares]] of the [[material]] world, because in doing that you miss the realness of [[life]]. It does seem like I am way too [[busy]] for what few [[moments]] I take to do that. I know you are not saying we should take x-amount of time to shut everything else out to find [[the Father]]. I think what you are saying is to find Father in [[everything]] we do in our [[work]], in our [[play]], in our [[humor]], [[beautiful]] [[sky]], so on, in the moment of where we are.

ABRAHAM: I am choosing this [[method]] with Ellanor because she allows it. If she did not I would attempt to perhaps use different [[methods]], such as speaking to Ellanor through her [[friends]], her [[family]], perhaps through [[meditation]] where [[messages]] are felt rather than heard. To speak through another is not uncommon. We have [[perfected]] this method over time. And I would [[agree]] that everyone here this evening is quite capable of using this particular method, whether there is willingness is another question. But I say those [[mortals]] who claim to have exclusive rights on this particular method of [[communication]] are not being [[Honest|truthful]]. All are capable and indeed welcome to [[experience]] this [[technique]]. It is a matter of willingness and [[trust]] and allowance on the part of the receiving [[mortal]]. As time goes on this [[method]] of [[communication]] will appear to be quite [[natural]] and not at all the [[phenomenon]] some proclaim it to be. Still as this world [[progresses]] further into [[Light and Life]], this particular method of transmitting/receiving will be outdated and unnecessary to reach [[the masses]], for the natural [[abilities]] of those who seek to live within [[the will of Father]] will easily have all needed [[information]] at hand through the universal [[circuits]] and the use of the [[cosmic mind]]. Does this help? (Yes.)

ABRAHAM: I am choosing this [[method]] with Ellanor because she allows it. If she did not I would attempt to perhaps use different [[methods]], such as speaking to Ellanor through her [[friends]], her [[family]], perhaps through [[meditation]] where [[messages]] are felt rather than heard. To speak through another is not uncommon. We have [[perfected]] this method over time. And I would [[agree]] that everyone here this evening is quite capable of using this particular method, whether there is willingness is another question. But I say those [[mortals]] who claim to have exclusive rights on this particular method of [[communication]] are not being [[Honest|truthful]]. All are capable and indeed welcome to [[experience]] this [[technique]]. It is a matter of willingness and [[trust]] and allowance on the part of the receiving [[mortal]]. As time goes on this [[method]] of [[communication]] will appear to be quite [[natural]] and not at all the [[phenomenon]] some proclaim it to be. Still as this world [[progresses]] further into [[Light and Life]], this particular method of transmitting/receiving will be outdated and unnecessary to reach [[the masses]], for the natural [[abilities]] of those who seek to live within [[the will of Father]] will easily have all needed [[information]] at hand through the universal [[circuits]] and the use of the [[cosmic mind]]. Does this help? (Yes.)

===='''''[[Mother Mary]]'''''====

===='''''[[Mother Mary]]'''''====

RACHEL: Father Abraham, this has to do with [[Mother Mary|Mary]], the [[mortal]] mother of [[Christ Michael]] here on [[Urantia]], also know as the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgin_mary virgin Mary]. There has been so many reports lately from back East, around [[different]] places, of [[visitations]] from the virgin Mary to [[groups]] and to [[individuals]]. Do you know of this Father Abraham, and if so, can you tell us anymore about it, if this is actually [[Christ Michael]]'s mortal [[mother]], Mary?

RACHEL: Father Abraham, this has to do with [[Mother Mary|Mary]], the [[mortal]] mother of [[Christ Michael]] here on [[Urantia]], also know as the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgin_mary virgin Mary]. There has been so many reports lately from back East, around [[different]] places, of [[visitations]] from the virgin Mary to [[groups]] and to [[individuals]]. Do you know of this Father Abraham, and if so, can you tell us anymore about it, if this is actually [[Christ Michael]]'s mortal [[mother]], Mary?

ABRAHAM: I do know of two [[occasions]] when [[Mother Mary|Mary, mother of Jesus]], has made herself known and I can say it is with full [[authority]] of [[Christ Michael]] she assists in the [[Correcting Time]]. I would not [[agree]] all the appearances are Mary, no. Our [[Mother Spirit]] is deeply involved in [[our Mission]] and Her and Her daughters are known to on occasion appear with good tidings and [[messages]] of [[hope]]. Does this answer. (Yes it does, thank you.) One more question.

ABRAHAM: I do know of two [[occasions]] when [[Mother Mary|Mary, mother of Jesus]], has made herself known and I can say it is with full [[authority]] of [[Christ Michael]] she assists in the [[Correcting Time]]. I would not [[agree]] all the appearances are Mary, no. Our [[Mother Spirit]] is deeply involved in [[our Mission]] and Her and Her daughters are known to on occasion appear with good tidings and [[messages]] of [[hope]]. Does this answer. (Yes it does, thank you.) One more question.