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The [[struggle]], then, children, is how to [[honor]] that dignified element of [[reality]] within (which is not the [[egoistic]] adult, but that [[sacred]] [[Being]] combining you with [[divinity]]). All too often the [[human condition]] reacts according to this more familiar response [[techniques]] and defenses and justifications and rationalizations and so forth, and a field of [[thought]] is developed which is described as "setting boundaries," and as [[scaffolding]] these are [[good]]. But in making [[pure]] and effective use of your [[relationship]] with [[divinity]], as a dignified being, you can bring that [[strength]] with you if you are not fully clouded and [[confused]] by the [[instinctual]], [[emotional]] reality of the [[mortal]] being.

The [[struggle]], then, children, is how to [[honor]] that dignified element of [[reality]] within (which is not the [[egoistic]] adult, but that [[sacred]] [[Being]] combining you with [[divinity]]). All too often the [[human condition]] reacts according to this more familiar response [[techniques]] and defenses and justifications and rationalizations and so forth, and a field of [[thought]] is developed which is described as "setting boundaries," and as [[scaffolding]] these are [[good]]. But in making [[pure]] and effective use of your [[relationship]] with [[divinity]], as a dignified being, you can bring that [[strength]] with you if you are not fully clouded and [[confused]] by the [[instinctual]], [[emotional]] reality of the [[mortal]] being.

===Exercise===

===Exercise===

Well, let me suggest that you again develop a [[gesture]]. My [[comrade]] here wants to know if I am teaching you how to play "[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monkey_see,_monkey_do Monkey See, Monkey Do]," but I do feel that you learn well when you can make a [[game]] of it, even the more serious lessons in life, and so I offer you again a [[gesture]].

Well, let me suggest that you again develop a [[gesture]]. My [[comrade]] here wants to know if I am teaching you how to play "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monkey_see,_monkey_do Monkey See, Monkey Do]," but I do feel that you learn well when you can make a [[game]] of it, even the more serious lessons in life, and so I offer you again a [[gesture]].

As a child you were perhaps taught, while at [[prayer]], to hold your hands in a prayerful fashion ([[demonstrates]]). And if you were to become comfortable with that [[gesture]], and used it to protect yourself when you felt you were being [[attacked]] by the |vagaries of life, by someone invading your [[boundaries]], by someone assaulting your [[integrity]], you could anchor yourself by this gesture. And it would also have an [[effect]] on the beholder (were they present), for it is disarming to acknowledge [[God]] in [[prayer]] in your daily life in unorthodox circumstances.

As a child you were perhaps taught, while at [[prayer]], to hold your hands in a prayerful fashion ([[demonstrates]]). And if you were to become comfortable with that [[gesture]], and used it to protect yourself when you felt you were being [[attacked]] by the |vagaries of life, by someone invading your [[boundaries]], by someone assaulting your [[integrity]], you could anchor yourself by this gesture. And it would also have an [[effect]] on the beholder (were they present), for it is disarming to acknowledge [[God]] in [[prayer]] in your daily life in unorthodox circumstances.

How do you feel about my response to you, Hunnah?

How do you feel about my response to you, Hunnah?

Hunnah: Well, if we were playing football, I would suppose you would have made a touchdown. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Behavior_modification Behavior modification] is a [[game]] we play here, only it isn't elevated, and your suggestion is a [[good]] one. I think when we get caught off-guard is when we're tired or we get near those old [[patterns]], and I appreciate your new approach. Thank you.

Hunnah: Well, if we were playing football, I would suppose you would have made a touchdown. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Behavior_modification Behavior modification] is a [[game]] we play here, only it isn't elevated, and your suggestion is a [[good]] one. I think when we get caught off-guard is when we're tired or we get near those old [[patterns]], and I appreciate your new approach. Thank you.

([[Conversation]] off the record)

([[Conversation]] off the record)

Leah: I don't know if I follow all this. I feel as if I'm in a foreign country. But you're very pleasant to [[listen]] to. I didn't [[understand]] your answer to Gerdean but I don't really know what her [[dilemma]] is so I'll discuss it with her later, I think.

Leah: I don't know if I follow all this. I feel as if I'm in a foreign country. But you're very pleasant to [[listen]] to. I didn't [[understand]] your answer to Gerdean but I don't really know what her [[dilemma]] is so I'll discuss it with her later, I think.

Gerdean: Well, let me say something about my [[feeling]] here, to maybe clarify. I don't know, but when we were in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boise,_Idaho Boise] in a Teaching Mission Conference a couple years ago, [[Michael]] visited and talked about drinking from the cup, and that it was [[difficult]] to drink from the cup, and that it was our [[choice]]. We didn't have to. If we did, sometimes it would be bitter. And he reminded us at that time that we drink it for Him and he drinks it with us. And so it's not our [[bitterness]], but the [[suffering]] is His -- is what I just heard from Jasmine. So if I can bring my [[Christ consciousness]] to bear, it's not for me to be [[disappointed]] about mother's standing in [[the universe]]. That's between her and Michael. And I need to let Him deal with that [[relationship]] and let him have that [[grief]]. That's how I [[perceived]] it. Is that a fair [[interpretation]], Jasmine?

Gerdean: Well, let me say something about my [[feeling]] here, to maybe clarify. I don't know, but when we were in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boise,_Idaho Boise] in a Teaching Mission Conference a couple years ago, [[Michael]] visited and talked about drinking from the cup, and that it was [[difficult]] to drink from the cup, and that it was our [[choice]]. We didn't have to. If we did, sometimes it would be bitter. And he reminded us at that time that we drink it for Him and he drinks it with us. And so it's not our [[bitterness]], but the [[suffering]] is His -- is what I just heard from Jasmine. So if I can bring my [[Christ consciousness]] to bear, it's not for me to be [[disappointed]] about mother's standing in [[the universe]]. That's between her and Michael. And I need to let Him deal with that [[relationship]] and let him have that [[grief]]. That's how I [[perceived]] it. Is that a fair [[interpretation]], Jasmine?

JASMINE: You did very, very well. You must remember that I am new at this and that I am dealing with the [[memory]] bank of Hunnah and there is [[scripture]] in her treasure trove. I will probably flash the gems. How is it with thee, Leah?

JASMINE: You did very, very well. You must remember that I am new at this and that I am dealing with the [[memory]] bank of Hunnah and there is [[scripture]] in her treasure trove. I will probably flash the gems. How is it with thee, Leah?