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==Session==

==Session==

===Note===

===Note===

ANNOUNCEMENT: Points of Light Coalition, Inc., a [[spiritual]] [[group]] dedicated to acquiring the [http://niagara-gazette.com/wallenda/x514654985/WALLENDA-WALK-Life-returns-to-the-Turtle Turtle Building] in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niagara_Falls,_New_York Niagara Falls] as a [[spiritual]], cultural, educational, and [[healing]] center, welcoming all cultures, all religions, excluding no one, is hosting a gathering to heal Mother Earth on January 25 at The Turtle in Niagara Falls.

ANNOUNCEMENT: Points of Light Coalition, Inc., a [[spiritual]] [[group]] dedicated to acquiring the [https://niagara-gazette.com/wallenda/x514654985/WALLENDA-WALK-Life-returns-to-the-Turtle Turtle Building] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niagara_Falls,_New_York Niagara Falls] as a [[spiritual]], cultural, educational, and [[healing]] center, welcoming all cultures, all religions, excluding no one, is hosting a gathering to heal Mother Earth on January 25 at The Turtle in Niagara Falls.

===Opening===

===Opening===

TOMAS: Good afternoon, diligent [[pupils]] and delightful children. I had intended to [[discuss]] "children" today and I am going to continue with my [[intention]], but I want you to know from the outset that this is not in [[response]] to your discussions so far today, but rather a way of underlining how childlikeness and childishness are part of your make-up and perhaps how we can distinguish between the two.

TOMAS: Good afternoon, diligent [[pupils]] and delightful children. I had intended to [[discuss]] "children" today and I am going to continue with my [[intention]], but I want you to know from the outset that this is not in [[response]] to your discussions so far today, but rather a way of underlining how childlikeness and childishness are part of your make-up and perhaps how we can distinguish between the two.

I will borrow upon this [[transmitter]]'s [[childhood]] [[experience]] to relate an [[analogy]]. When she was about five and essentially an only child, she was invited to a birthday party of other children in that age range. Perhaps a dozen or more children were there, and [[imagine]] the chagrin of little Karen when, having been the center of the universe and the darling of the clan, was set in an environment where the birthday child was receiving all the [[adulation]] and [[attention]]. It was a jarring and disturbing [[experience]] for this child who had no [[idea]] how to [[socialize]], and so in spite of the [[fact]] that there were other children and there were [[games]] played and there were gifts and [[song]] and cake and ice cream, the [[psyche]] of this child was clouded and muddled by the [[confusion]] of not [[understanding]] that she was not the [[center]] of the universe and how to make that [[adjustment]]. That [[profound]] experience that day, to that child, is very much related to what is occurring now on [[Urantia]] in terms of the overall fellowshipping of the many, many [[paths]] to [[the Father]].

I will borrow upon this [[transmitter]]'s [[childhood]] [[experience]] to relate an [[analogy]]. When she was about five and essentially an only child, she was invited to a birthday party of other children in that age range. Perhaps a dozen or more children were there, and [[imagine]] the chagrin of little Karen when, having been the center of the universe and the darling of the clan, was set in an environment where the birthday child was receiving all the [[adulation]] and [[attention]]. It was a jarring and disturbing [[experience]] for this child who had no [[idea]] how to [[socialize]], and so in spite of the [[fact]] that there were other children and there were [[games]] played and there were gifts and [[song]] and cake and ice cream, the [[psyche]] of this child was clouded and muddled by the [[confusion]] of not [[understanding]] that she was not the [[center]] of the universe and how to make that [[adjustment]]. That [[profound]] experience that day, to that child, is very much related to what is occurring now on [[Urantia]] in terms of the overall fellowshipping of the many, many [[paths]] to [[the Father]].

Before we began our session today there was a discussion about the [http://niagara-gazette.com/wallenda/x514654985/WALLENDA-WALK-Life-returns-to-the-Turtle Turtle] near [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niagara_Falls,_New_York Niagara Falls], which is designed as a spiritual [[center]] for the One God among his many followers, one world, -- these pacific and [[reflective]] [[qualities]] which are the earmark of tomorrow. And the concept of that [[enterprise]] is an enlarged birthday party wherein everyone who attends the larger gathering of [[humanity]] (not just at that center but in concept, en toto) comes from their [[comprehension]] of their [[life]], their [[belief]] system and their [[reality]] in an isolated bubble, and it is difficult to bring your bubble into the boiling cauldron of many, myriad [[faith]] [[backgrounds]] of others. Yet this is truly what [[the brotherhood]] is all about: it is [[appreciating]] and [[accepting]] each one's unique approach to [[the Father]] and [[relationship]] with the Father, [[understanding]] that there is the added element, albeit a difficult one to [[adapt]] to, of the [[fraternity]] of sons and daughters of this wondrous, many-faceted Parent.

Before we began our session today there was a discussion about the [https://niagara-gazette.com/wallenda/x514654985/WALLENDA-WALK-Life-returns-to-the-Turtle Turtle] near [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niagara_Falls,_New_York Niagara Falls], which is designed as a spiritual [[center]] for the One God among his many followers, one world, -- these pacific and [[reflective]] [[qualities]] which are the earmark of tomorrow. And the concept of that [[enterprise]] is an enlarged birthday party wherein everyone who attends the larger gathering of [[humanity]] (not just at that center but in concept, en toto) comes from their [[comprehension]] of their [[life]], their [[belief]] system and their [[reality]] in an isolated bubble, and it is difficult to bring your bubble into the boiling cauldron of many, myriad [[faith]] [[backgrounds]] of others. Yet this is truly what [[the brotherhood]] is all about: it is [[appreciating]] and [[accepting]] each one's unique approach to [[the Father]] and [[relationship]] with the Father, [[understanding]] that there is the added element, albeit a difficult one to [[adapt]] to, of the [[fraternity]] of sons and daughters of this wondrous, many-faceted Parent.

It has been said, as you know, that as you put forth the [[fruits of the spirit]] in your life, you [[mature]], you develop [[character]], you go from being a new-born [[soul]], a new-born child in the [[spirit]], to one who barely crawls, to an [[adventurous]] and curious toddler in the spirit realms, in the [[soul growth]], to an adventurous child who climbs the trees and [[plays]] with other [[children]], eventually to develop [[sincere]] and meaningful and lasting eternal [[relationships]], to form teams of workers in the field, and ultimately to stand as an adult, a spiritual adult … and this is the [[growth]] [[process]].

It has been said, as you know, that as you put forth the [[fruits of the spirit]] in your life, you [[mature]], you develop [[character]], you go from being a new-born [[soul]], a new-born child in the [[spirit]], to one who barely crawls, to an [[adventurous]] and curious toddler in the spirit realms, in the [[soul growth]], to an adventurous child who climbs the trees and [[plays]] with other [[children]], eventually to develop [[sincere]] and meaningful and lasting eternal [[relationships]], to form teams of workers in the field, and ultimately to stand as an adult, a spiritual adult … and this is the [[growth]] [[process]].

Celeste: Thank you, Tomas, for noticing what happened today, for helping us [[understand]] one another.

Celeste: Thank you, Tomas, for noticing what happened today, for helping us [[understand]] one another.

TOMAS: It happens every day! It is appropriate to [[discuss]] your childlike aspects for we are at the start of a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_year New Year]. It is a new beginning, and always in a new beginning we start out fresh with new things to learn and [[experience]]. It seemed a more appropriate subject than "[[hibernation]]" which would have led me into a good reminder to go into [[stillness]], for on these many dark evenings when there's nothing on television, it is the [[ideal]] time to excuse yourself for half an hour and go in to enjoy a hibernation period with [[the Father]] in [[stillness]].

TOMAS: It happens every day! It is appropriate to [[discuss]] your childlike aspects for we are at the start of a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_year New Year]. It is a new beginning, and always in a new beginning we start out fresh with new things to learn and [[experience]]. It seemed a more appropriate subject than "[[hibernation]]" which would have led me into a good reminder to go into [[stillness]], for on these many dark evenings when there's nothing on television, it is the [[ideal]] time to excuse yourself for half an hour and go in to enjoy a hibernation period with [[the Father]] in [[stillness]].

Celeste: I [[love]] new beginnings. And new [[awareness]]. And new [[understanding]]. It's [[wonderful]].

Celeste: I [[love]] new beginnings. And new [[awareness]]. And new [[understanding]]. It's [[wonderful]].

TOMAS: All children [[love]] [[surprises]]. It is when [[routine]] becomes rut and the spirit dies in the [[mundane]] that life becomes [[burdensome]] and God becomes a far-off [[fantasy]] understanding, but in keeping yourself fresh, in giving yourself the [[opportunity]] to approach each day as a new opportunity, in and through and for [[the Father]], your life is enriched and indeed made fresh.

TOMAS: All children [[love]] [[surprises]]. It is when [[routine]] becomes rut and the spirit dies in the [[mundane]] that life becomes [[burdensome]] and God becomes a far-off [[fantasy]] understanding, but in keeping yourself fresh, in giving yourself the [[opportunity]] to approach each day as a new opportunity, in and through and for [[the Father]], your life is enriched and indeed made fresh.

===='''''[[Time]]'''''====

===='''''[[Time]]'''''====

Mary Theresa: I like Celeste's idea of new beginnings. As much as I knew January was a new beginning, this December I was [[fearing]] January because after our many activities and baking and [[preparing]] for the holidays, I'm usually sick in January and I feared January coming this time, but I tried to tell myself it's the beginning of a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_year new year] and it's not going to happen to me this year! I'm going to get lots of [[rest]] and I [[think]] the great way to look at it is it's a new beginning, a new year, another time in our life, and there is so much to look forward to. I still thank God I'm here every year, closer to the year [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2000 2,000]. I wanted to be here for the year 2,000 to see what's going to happen, and I feel [[grateful]] for you and the other [[entities]] that are here trying to help our [[earth]] and I feel that it should be something [[wonderful]], and we [[appreciate]] your help.

Mary Theresa: I like Celeste's idea of new beginnings. As much as I knew January was a new beginning, this December I was [[fearing]] January because after our many activities and baking and [[preparing]] for the holidays, I'm usually sick in January and I feared January coming this time, but I tried to tell myself it's the beginning of a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_year new year] and it's not going to happen to me this year! I'm going to get lots of [[rest]] and I [[think]] the great way to look at it is it's a new beginning, a new year, another time in our life, and there is so much to look forward to. I still thank God I'm here every year, closer to the year [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2000 2,000]. I wanted to be here for the year 2,000 to see what's going to happen, and I feel [[grateful]] for you and the other [[entities]] that are here trying to help our [[earth]] and I feel that it should be something [[wonderful]], and we [[appreciate]] your help.

TOMAS: I appreciate your [[appreciation]]. But let me say that that [[arbitrary]] date of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2000 A.D. 2,000] is a construction of [[mortal]] time. As we [[observe]] our [[interpretation]] of calendar, there are no momentous dates to make note of in that same [[context]]. Therefore, this year could be the greatest time ever, as next year can be the greatest year ever. It is a peculiar set of [[expectations]] set up by mortals that within certain time frames, certain things should happen; if they don't, there is a [[disappointment]] or perhaps a relief, but you set yourself up, based on [[time and space]], and seem to think that the entire [[cosmic]] preview is the same.

TOMAS: I appreciate your [[appreciation]]. But let me say that that [[arbitrary]] date of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2000 A.D. 2,000] is a construction of [[mortal]] time. As we [[observe]] our [[interpretation]] of calendar, there are no momentous dates to make note of in that same [[context]]. Therefore, this year could be the greatest time ever, as next year can be the greatest year ever. It is a peculiar set of [[expectations]] set up by mortals that within certain time frames, certain things should happen; if they don't, there is a [[disappointment]] or perhaps a relief, but you set yourself up, based on [[time and space]], and seem to think that the entire [[cosmic]] preview is the same.

I [[understand]] that you are time/space creations, but how you [[perceive]] things in the [[future]] based upon a calendar is a [[curiosity]] worth mentioning. 2000 is not any different than 1997 or 2002 insofar as [[events]] are concerned. Just because you reach a millennium on your calendar is no indication that [[the world]] is scheduled to tip on its [[axis]] come midnight. You see what I am saying. And so any day can be a new day, and any hour can be a peak hour. I am, of course, glad that you are here and [[trust]] that you will still be working in his vineyard here at the turn of the century.

I [[understand]] that you are time/space creations, but how you [[perceive]] things in the [[future]] based upon a calendar is a [[curiosity]] worth mentioning. 2000 is not any different than 1997 or 2002 insofar as [[events]] are concerned. Just because you reach a millennium on your calendar is no indication that [[the world]] is scheduled to tip on its [[axis]] come midnight. You see what I am saying. And so any day can be a new day, and any hour can be a peak hour. I am, of course, glad that you are here and [[trust]] that you will still be working in his vineyard here at the turn of the century.

Elizabeth: I just want to talk about how it is for somebody who found the [[Urantia Book]] to try to be [[accepting]] of other people's [[concepts]]. I'm talking for myself. I certainly [[pray]] that I can be open minded, like Leah said. I hope I can have an [[open]] [[mind]]. But remembering the [[struggles]] of my own [[growth]], I [[jealously]], perhaps, guard some of my concepts which I won with such [[difficulty]], and I'm so entranced by when you are an [[evolutionary]] creature and you struggle to find something that's [[wonderful]] and reasonable and you look around and you see some of the [[problems]] that arise from what you view as being the limiting concepts that you entertained previously. You have to -- you do have [[reluctance]], perhaps, to let this become important.

Elizabeth: I just want to talk about how it is for somebody who found the [[Urantia Book]] to try to be [[accepting]] of other people's [[concepts]]. I'm talking for myself. I certainly [[pray]] that I can be open minded, like Leah said. I hope I can have an [[open]] [[mind]]. But remembering the [[struggles]] of my own [[growth]], I [[jealously]], perhaps, guard some of my concepts which I won with such [[difficulty]], and I'm so entranced by when you are an [[evolutionary]] creature and you struggle to find something that's [[wonderful]] and reasonable and you look around and you see some of the [[problems]] that arise from what you view as being the limiting concepts that you entertained previously. You have to -- you do have [[reluctance]], perhaps, to let this become important.

For instance we had so many people who have come with wonderful teachings. I mean, everybody at this table, I dare say, has [[engaged]] in other [[configurations]], philosophies, which are wonderful. They are absolutely wonderful, and yet we do, I think, [[appreciate]] here that we have to [[guard]] our [[focus]] to a certain extent. And so from that [[point of view]], so many of our people love the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_philosophy Indian philosophies] and some people love that of the Far East India, and some love the [[Course in Miracles]] ~ I for one ~ and some love the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unity_Church Unity concepts], and some love the . .. and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edgar_Cayce Edgar Cayce]. I mean we just have a plethora of wonderful philosophies, and yet it is good for us to remember that our [[focus]] is [[the Book]] and the [[Teaching Mission]] -- well, not for all of us, but for many of us the Teaching Mission -- but for all of us the Book.

For instance we had so many people who have come with wonderful teachings. I mean, everybody at this table, I dare say, has [[engaged]] in other [[configurations]], philosophies, which are wonderful. They are absolutely wonderful, and yet we do, I think, [[appreciate]] here that we have to guard our [[focus]] to a certain extent. And so from that [[point of view]], so many of our people love the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_philosophy Indian philosophies] and some people love that of the Far East India, and some love the [[Course in Miracles]] ~ I for one ~ and some love the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unity_Church Unity concepts], and some love the . .. and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edgar_Cayce Edgar Cayce]. I mean we just have a plethora of wonderful philosophies, and yet it is good for us to remember that our [[focus]] is [[the Book]] and the [[Teaching Mission]] -- well, not for all of us, but for many of us the Teaching Mission -- but for all of us the Book.

TOMAS: Let me [[respond]], for I truly do [[appreciate]] your [[question]] and the soul depth of [[understanding]] inherent in the question, and also understanding the [[dangers]] of having and holding a spiritually [[egotistical]] standpoint of being one of those fortunate enough to have [[discovered]] and acknowledged the importance of the [[Fifth Epochal Revelation]], and to some extent this dynamic [[Teaching Mission]], which underlines the teachings of the Book and of the [[actualization]] of the spiritual brotherhood, [[the gospel]], if you will, of [[Jesus]]. But yes, there are as we discussed earlier in [[reference]] to children, there are as many [[paths]] to [[the Father]] as those who take the path, and they take many diversions through many woods and meadows.

TOMAS: Let me [[respond]], for I truly do [[appreciate]] your [[question]] and the soul depth of [[understanding]] inherent in the question, and also understanding the [[dangers]] of having and holding a spiritually [[egotistical]] standpoint of being one of those fortunate enough to have [[discovered]] and acknowledged the importance of the [[Fifth Epochal Revelation]], and to some extent this dynamic [[Teaching Mission]], which underlines the teachings of the Book and of the [[actualization]] of the spiritual brotherhood, [[the gospel]], if you will, of [[Jesus]]. But yes, there are as we discussed earlier in [[reference]] to children, there are as many [[paths]] to [[the Father]] as those who take the path, and they take many diversions through many woods and meadows.

Let me tell you this, those of you who have [[attained]] to the [[appreciation]] of, shall we say, [[opera]] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mozart Mozart] -- fine music. You understand how it is that you can be carried into a new realm, a living [[reality]] through this highly refined and [[disciplined]] art form of [[music]], and you look around you and you see people thoroughly enjoying [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rap rap] or polka or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_n_Roll rock & roll] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Country_music country western], and you can understand that they [[love]] their music, but you can also understand that if they were to allow themselves to expand their [[appreciation]], they too could understand not only their fundamental cultural appreciation, but could [[attain]] to the high art of [[opera]] and [[symphony]] as well.

Let me tell you this, those of you who have [[attained]] to the [[appreciation]] of, shall we say, [[opera]] or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mozart Mozart] -- fine music. You understand how it is that you can be carried into a new realm, a living [[reality]] through this highly refined and [[disciplined]] art form of [[music]], and you look around you and you see people thoroughly enjoying [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rap rap] or polka or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_n_Roll rock & roll] or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Country_music country western], and you can understand that they [[love]] their music, but you can also understand that if they were to allow themselves to expand their [[appreciation]], they too could understand not only their fundamental cultural appreciation, but could [[attain]] to the high art of [[opera]] and [[symphony]] as well.

And so those who [[understand]] a facet of enjoyment and [[spiritual]] [[reality]], be it through an [[analogy]] of [[music]] or the different [[scaffolding]] of spiritual building blocks, are not to be disdained but are to be appreciated for themselves in their own right, in the full [[understanding]] that in time the impact and import of the [[truths]] of the [[Urantia Book]] will prevail, will filter through some of the misconceptions, helping to [[clarify]] [[truth]]. But there are so many delightful things about these many pathways, these many scaffoldings that are colorful and entertaining, that it is not [[necessary]] for you to spend overmuch time [[correcting]] them. It would do very little [[good]], indeed, for you to even try to do so.

And so those who [[understand]] a facet of enjoyment and [[spiritual]] [[reality]], be it through an [[analogy]] of [[music]] or the different [[scaffolding]] of spiritual building blocks, are not to be disdained but are to be appreciated for themselves in their own right, in the full [[understanding]] that in time the impact and import of the [[truths]] of the [[Urantia Book]] will prevail, will filter through some of the misconceptions, helping to [[clarify]] [[truth]]. But there are so many delightful things about these many pathways, these many scaffoldings that are colorful and entertaining, that it is not [[necessary]] for you to spend overmuch time [[correcting]] them. It would do very little [[good]], indeed, for you to even try to do so.

Because you [[read]] the [[Fifth Epochal Revelation]] and [[study]] under the [[Teaching Corps]] does not mean that you have [[graduated]], either. You still have many nuances of the [[Caligastia]]n regime on your shoulders. Appreciate your spiritual source and the gift of the [[revelation]] and its massive retinue of revelatory [[information]], but be [[gracious]] in allowing others their [[enthusiasm]] for their [[path]] to [[the Father]]. All are headed in that [[direction]]. As has been said by [[the Master]], He who is not against us is for us, and those who are for us and for Him are our brothers indeed, and so let us learn to play together as children.

Because you [[read]] the [[Fifth Epochal Revelation]] and [[study]] under the [[Teaching Corps]] does not mean that you have [[graduated]], either. You still have many nuances of the [[Caligastia]]n regime on your shoulders. Appreciate your spiritual source and the gift of the [[revelation]] and its massive retinue of revelatory [[information]], but be [[gracious]] in allowing others their [[enthusiasm]] for their [[path]] to [[the Father]]. All are headed in that [[direction]]. As has been said by [[the Master]], He who is not against us is for us, and those who are for us and for Him are our brothers indeed, and so let us learn to play together as children.

Mary Theresa: In the broader sense of the word, Tomas, are we any better off, here in this room, knowing about the [[Urantia Book]] than say a very [[dedicated]] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Catholicism Catholic], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protestantism Protestant] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judaism Jewish] person who is strictly into their own [[faith]]?

Mary Theresa: In the broader sense of the word, Tomas, are we any better off, here in this room, knowing about the [[Urantia Book]] than say a very [[dedicated]] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Catholicism Catholic], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protestantism Protestant] or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judaism Jewish] person who is strictly into their own [[faith]]?

TOMAS: Better off in terms of what?

TOMAS: Better off in terms of what?

TOMAS: Indeed, you cannot set yourself above another man of [[faith]]. By their fruits they shall be known anyway, so what [[difference]] what [[theology]] you adopt?

TOMAS: Indeed, you cannot set yourself above another man of [[faith]]. By their fruits they shall be known anyway, so what [[difference]] what [[theology]] you adopt?

Elizabeth: Well, Tomas, you're there, and you know, and you're so [[happy]] on your [[wonderful]] spot, but let me say that I feel a certain [[reaction]] when I know some of my dear [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Catholicism Roman Catholic] friends are dear and wonderful and haven't found the release that the [[Urantia Book]] has given us in knowing that we're not going to be [[condemned]] for an ordinary life of peccadilloes.

Elizabeth: Well, Tomas, you're there, and you know, and you're so [[happy]] on your [[wonderful]] spot, but let me say that I feel a certain [[reaction]] when I know some of my dear [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Catholicism Roman Catholic] friends are dear and wonderful and haven't found the release that the [[Urantia Book]] has given us in knowing that we're not going to be [[condemned]] for an ordinary life of peccadilloes.

Mary Theresa: That's here on earth.

Mary Theresa: That's here on earth.

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===='''''[[Urantia Book]]'''''====

===='''''[[Urantia Book]]'''''====

TOMAS: Let me [[respond]] and get out of here so that you can talk. I [[understand]], you get into socializing and it extends into the day, but consider -- If you were one who had walked with [[Jesus]] and had been in his company, do you not feel that you would have benefitted by that far more than one who had heard of his deeds and [[goodness]] in another country or in another village? Those of you who have found, [[discovered]], the [[values]] and the [[truths]] within the [[Fifth Epochal Revelation]] to [[mankind]], the Urantia Book, are as fortunate as those who sat at the feet of [[the Master]], who followed him and heard him speak fully and freely.

TOMAS: Let me [[respond]] and get out of here so that you can talk. I [[understand]], you get into socializing and it extends into the day, but consider -- If you were one who had walked with [[Jesus]] and had been in his company, do you not feel that you would have benefitted by that far more than one who had heard of his deeds and [[goodness]] in another country or in another village? Those of you who have found, [[discovered]], the [[values]] and the [[truths]] within the [[Fifth Epochal Revelation]] to [[mankind]], the Urantia Book, are as fortunate as those who sat at the feet of [[the Master]], who followed him and heard him speak fully and freely.