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[[1997-07-29-First Lesson On Self Mastery|Last week]] our question was to [[ponder]] upon who you really are, to perhaps gain some [[understanding]] concerning your total [[self]]. It is my understanding that many have reached the same [[conclusion]] that each one of you are [[human]] and [[divine]].

[[1997-07-29-First Lesson On Self Mastery|Last week]] our question was to [[ponder]] upon who you really are, to perhaps gain some [[understanding]] concerning your total [[self]]. It is my understanding that many have reached the same [[conclusion]] that each one of you are [[human]] and [[divine]].

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

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As [[mortals]] begin their spiritual [[journey]] they learn of those reverent [[values]] that make them [[holy]] and righteous. It is learned that to be anything less than what was thought to be righteous was to be cast out, in fact many mortals become ashamed of their human [[frailties]], and attempt to hide them, [[hoping]] that they would be [[perceived]] as holy and righteous. This [[dilemma]] would go back many years to the [[times of Christ]] when He attempted to [[renew]] the peoples [[thinking]] of a new and better way to live. The [[perception]] many mortals have of their human-[[self]] is one of [[selfishness]], conceit, vengeful, and [[defensive]]. Most mortals are overlooking the [[positive]] aspects of being in the flesh, even those of the lowest order in the [[animal]] kingdom are known to be nurturing, protective, loving, and [[social]].

As [[mortals]] begin their spiritual [[journey]] they learn of those reverent [[values]] that make them [[holy]] and righteous. It is learned that to be anything less than what was thought to be righteous was to be cast out, in fact many mortals become ashamed of their human [[frailties]], and attempt to hide them, [[hoping]] that they would be [[perceived]] as holy and righteous. This [[dilemma]] would go back many years to the [[times of Christ]] when He attempted to [[renew]] the peoples [[thinking]] of a new and better way to live. The [[perception]] many mortals have of their human-[[self]] is one of [[selfishness]], conceit, vengeful, and [[defensive]]. Most mortals are overlooking the [[positive]] aspects of being in the flesh, even those of the lowest order in the [[animal]] kingdom are known to be nurturing, protective, loving, and [[social]].

This week I would ask that you relieve yourselves of this [[self]]-[[pressure]], and [[trust]] that your Father is near and [[guiding]] you with His unlimited [[abilities]]. Watch your negative inner chatter. Be not overly drawn to [[chastise]] yourself for your [[human]] [[shortcomings]]. [[Ponder]] upon the [[fact]] that your human side is a [[method]] in which your [[divine]]-[[self]] would travel this life. We are on the road to [[self mastery]]. Have you questions?

This week I would ask that you relieve yourselves of this [[self]]-[[pressure]], and [[trust]] that your Father is near and [[guiding]] you with His unlimited [[abilities]]. Watch your negative inner chatter. Be not overly drawn to [[chastise]] yourself for your [[human]] [[shortcomings]]. [[Ponder]] upon the [[fact]] that your human side is a [[method]] in which your [[divine]]-[[self]] would travel this life. We are on the road to [[self mastery]]. Have you questions?

===Dialogue===

===Dialogue===

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