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===Lesson===

===Lesson===

===='''''[[Faith]]'''''====

===='''''[[Faith]]'''''====

Now, what is [[faith]]? What is meant when we use the word symbol, "faith"? Faith is like an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umbilical_cord umbilical cord] to [[the Father]], to higher [[universe]] [[reality]]. Faith is also like an outstretched hand reaching upward toward [[security]], [[hope]], and [[trust]]. Faith is the living spiritual [[connection]] between you, as a mortal reaching upward, and the Father's secure [[love]] reaching downward. Faith, then, is always there but it remains up to the mortal person to take hold of his faith and to use in their lives.

Now, what is [[faith]]? What is meant when we use the word symbol, "faith"? Faith is like an [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umbilical_cord umbilical cord] to [[the Father]], to higher [[universe]] [[reality]]. Faith is also like an outstretched hand reaching upward toward [[security]], [[hope]], and [[trust]]. Faith is the living spiritual [[connection]] between you, as a mortal reaching upward, and the Father's secure [[love]] reaching downward. Faith, then, is always there but it remains up to the mortal person to take hold of his faith and to use in their lives.

Faith is like a lifeline into the realms of [[peace]]. When you utilize your faith, when you [[exercise]] your faith ability, what you are doing is bringing higher peace, security, and trust into the present [[moment]]. When you are faced with a [[disaster]] or seeming disaster, it requires faith to look past the present [[moment]] and to bring peace down from the higher realms of [[consciousness]], the [[superconsciousness]], into the present time and present consciousness. When all [[things]] worldly crumble around you, do you despair and give up [[hope]] or do you rather exercise your faith and trust in God knowing that his [[love]] and [[purpose]] will lead you through any temporal disaster? Can you then bring this greater peace down into your being and therefore be calm and equalized in your [[reactions]] and in your [[thinking]]?

Faith is like a lifeline into the realms of [[peace]]. When you utilize your faith, when you [[exercise]] your faith ability, what you are doing is bringing higher peace, security, and trust into the present [[moment]]. When you are faced with a [[disaster]] or seeming disaster, it requires faith to look past the present [[moment]] and to bring peace down from the higher realms of [[consciousness]], the [[superconsciousness]], into the present time and present consciousness. When all [[things]] worldly crumble around you, do you despair and give up [[hope]] or do you rather exercise your faith and trust in God knowing that his [[love]] and [[purpose]] will lead you through any temporal disaster? Can you then bring this greater peace down into your being and therefore be calm and equalized in your [[reactions]] and in your [[thinking]]?

Also, the spirit filled mortal is untouched by worldly success. He knows that success and failure are both [[obstacles]] to be dealt with and surmounted. In a way, children, life is like an obstacle [[course]] with each circumstance, success or failure, bringing with it its own set of [[problems]]. So, how you deal with these problems is the important thing. The important thing is to always walk [[humbly]] with the Lord through every situation, every circumstance.

Also, the spirit filled mortal is untouched by worldly success. He knows that success and failure are both [[obstacles]] to be dealt with and surmounted. In a way, children, life is like an obstacle [[course]] with each circumstance, success or failure, bringing with it its own set of [[problems]]. So, how you deal with these problems is the important thing. The important thing is to always walk [[humbly]] with the Lord through every situation, every circumstance.

Remember, this is his way of teaching you, you are [[learning]] with every situation to take what lessons there are and to incorporate these into your [[spiritual growth]]. Remember, you are building your eternal [[soul]] in [[partnership]] with [[the Father]] and all this drama of life will at first seem like a hazy [[dream]] when you awaken on [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_47_-_The_Seven_Mansion_Worlds#47:3_THE_FIRST_MANSION_WORLD mansonia one].

Remember, this is his way of teaching you, you are [[learning]] with every situation to take what lessons there are and to incorporate these into your [[spiritual growth]]. Remember, you are building your eternal [[soul]] in [[partnership]] with [[the Father]] and all this drama of life will at first seem like a hazy [[dream]] when you awaken on [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_47_-_The_Seven_Mansion_Worlds#47:3_THE_FIRST_MANSION_WORLD mansonia one].

So, you don't need to take [[everything]] so seriously and act as though you are really in charge of any [[thing]]. Let the Father teach you, learn from the people he brings into your lives, learn from the circumstances he puts you through, learn from the ups and the downs, and above all exercise your [[faith]] at every [[opportunity]]. The more you exercise your faith, the more you will grow in [[faith]], and the more you grow in faith, the stronger your [[connection]] to the Father is, and the stronger this connection is, the more [[peace]], [[happiness]], and contentment you will [[experience]] during this [[life]]. Therefore, take nothing for granted. Live in [[the now]] as much as possible and bring your [[higher self]] into the now with all its peace and tranquility as much as you can. Are there any questions at this time?

So, you don't need to take [[everything]] so seriously and act as though you are really in charge of any [[thing]]. Let the Father teach you, learn from the people he brings into your lives, learn from the circumstances he puts you through, learn from the ups and the downs, and above all exercise your [[faith]] at every [[opportunity]]. The more you exercise your faith, the more you will grow in [[faith]], and the more you grow in faith, the stronger your [[connection]] to the Father is, and the stronger this connection is, the more [[peace]], [[happiness]], and contentment you will [[experience]] during this [[life]]. Therefore, take nothing for granted. Live in [[the now]] as much as possible and bring your [[higher self]] into the now with all its peace and tranquility as much as you can. Are there any questions at this time?

Ham: Correct.

Ham: Correct.

===='''''[[Buddhism]]''''', '''''[[Detachment]]'''''====

===='''''[[Buddhism]]''''', '''''[[Detachment]]'''''====

Q: Is there a [[difference]] between what you are saying and what the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Philosophy#Buddhist_Philosophy Buddhist philosophy] is?

Q: Is there a [[difference]] between what you are saying and what the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Philosophy#Buddhist_Philosophy Buddhist philosophy] is?

Ham: Yes there is a [[difference]], the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhist_philosophy Buddhist philosophy] emphasizes the turning away from the world and letting go of [[attachment]]. I am saying rather that there is a transfer of attachment from the world to [[God]] or [[spirit]]-[[faith]]. And this attachment, this new and greater attachment, is real and lasting. And yes, gradually, the [[spirit]] [[dominates]] the [[consciousness]] and directs the entire [[personality]] so that the person is increasingly identifying with the [[spirit]] and in effect merging with the spirit rather than trying to identify with the things of the world and mistakenly make them meaningful.

Ham: Yes there is a [[difference]], the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhist_philosophy Buddhist philosophy] emphasizes the turning away from the world and letting go of [[attachment]]. I am saying rather that there is a transfer of attachment from the world to [[God]] or [[spirit]]-[[faith]]. And this attachment, this new and greater attachment, is real and lasting. And yes, gradually, the [[spirit]] [[dominates]] the [[consciousness]] and directs the entire [[personality]] so that the person is increasingly identifying with the [[spirit]] and in effect merging with the spirit rather than trying to identify with the things of the world and mistakenly make them meaningful.

Q: If a [[discussion]] comes up of attachment to the world and desire, then the way to handle this is to talk about making a transfer of attachment from the world to God rather than emphasizing the need to let go of attachment to material things or things of this world.

Q: If a [[discussion]] comes up of attachment to the world and desire, then the way to handle this is to talk about making a transfer of attachment from the world to God rather than emphasizing the need to let go of attachment to material things or things of this world.

Q: A criteria is where do you turn for comfort, do you turn to God or these other nonspiritual energies. Is that valid?

Q: A criteria is where do you turn for comfort, do you turn to God or these other nonspiritual energies. Is that valid?

Ham: Yes, certainly it is. When you turn to the comforter for help and solace in times of trouble, you will receive increased [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Chapter_56_-_Final_Appearances_and_Ascension#The_Phoenician_Appearance fruits of the spirit], increased peace, level of joy, and delight in righteousness. When you turn to the [[physical]] world to give you [[comfort]] or solace or [[happiness]], you are destined to be [[disappointed]] for the [[material]] world is inert, nonliving [[energy]]. It cannot give you comfort, only a [[personal]] [[spiritual]] [[presence]] can do that.

Ham: Yes, certainly it is. When you turn to the comforter for help and solace in times of trouble, you will receive increased [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Chapter_56_-_Final_Appearances_and_Ascension#The_Phoenician_Appearance fruits of the spirit], increased peace, level of joy, and delight in righteousness. When you turn to the [[physical]] world to give you [[comfort]] or solace or [[happiness]], you are destined to be [[disappointed]] for the [[material]] world is inert, nonliving [[energy]]. It cannot give you comfort, only a [[personal]] [[spiritual]] [[presence]] can do that.

Q: All these other energies can only give you momentary [[escape]]?

Q: All these other energies can only give you momentary [[escape]]?

Ham: Yes, perhaps, momentary [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Memory#Disorders forgetfulness] but not comfort.

Ham: Yes, perhaps, momentary [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Memory#Disorders forgetfulness] but not comfort.

===='''''[[Beauty]]'''''====

===='''''[[Beauty]]'''''====

Q: I have a question about the [[difference]] between appreciating material things and [[attachment]]. I get an [[experience]] of appreciation of [[beauty]] from material [[things]] sometimes, and i get come comfort from that. How do you [[balance]] this, is there comfort that comes from beauty of a painting or a beautiful object?

Q: I have a question about the [[difference]] between appreciating material things and [[attachment]]. I get an [[experience]] of appreciation of [[beauty]] from material [[things]] sometimes, and i get come comfort from that. How do you [[balance]] this, is there comfort that comes from beauty of a painting or a beautiful object?

Q: I want to ask some things for some people.

Q: I want to ask some things for some people.

Q: Jim from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oklahoma Oklahoma] sent this letter of thanks from someone named Norman. {read quote}.

Q: Jim from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oklahoma Oklahoma] sent this letter of thanks from someone named Norman. {read quote}.

Ham: Norman, I am [[touched]] by your [[words]] and am sincerely [[grateful]] that you would feel moved to tell me these things. Your faith is growing and you are [[learning]] to walk in the higher ways every day.

Ham: Norman, I am [[touched]] by your [[words]] and am sincerely [[grateful]] that you would feel moved to tell me these things. Your faith is growing and you are [[learning]] to walk in the higher ways every day.

Q: Is there any [[chemistry|chemical]] or herbal thing that you know of that will help Earl's wife's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parkinson's_disease Parkinson's disease] at this time and also would you give a message to Earl?

Q: Is there any [[chemistry|chemical]] or herbal thing that you know of that will help Earl's wife's [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parkinson's_disease Parkinson's disease] at this time and also would you give a message to Earl?

Ham: Son, this baffling disease is truly an [[opportunity]] for you both to grow in the [[spirit]] through the [[exercise]] of [[faith]] and [[trust]] in [[God]]. Your ever present devotion to Faye is a true testimonial to your great faith and love of God. Serving God through serving another of his children is in fact the highest privilege of [[human]] [[existence]]. Therefore, be strong, have courage, show your love openly and let go of any anger or unthinking frustration that can cloud your [[thinking]] and steer you in the wrong direction. Stay [[focus]]ed on your own spiritual growth. Your [[soul]] is like a garden that must be weeded, must be fed, must be given sunshine in the form of contact with the Father through spiritual [[meditation]]. Tend to this garden and you will find yourself feeling much better.

Ham: Son, this baffling disease is truly an [[opportunity]] for you both to grow in the [[spirit]] through the [[exercise]] of [[faith]] and [[trust]] in [[God]]. Your ever present devotion to Faye is a true testimonial to your great faith and love of God. Serving God through serving another of his children is in fact the highest privilege of [[human]] [[existence]]. Therefore, be strong, have courage, show your love openly and let go of any anger or unthinking frustration that can cloud your [[thinking]] and steer you in the wrong direction. Stay [[focus]]ed on your own spiritual growth. Your [[soul]] is like a garden that must be weeded, must be fed, must be given sunshine in the form of contact with the Father through spiritual [[meditation]]. Tend to this garden and you will find yourself feeling much better.

Ham: Yes certainly daughter, you are working out some old [[feelings]] like airing laundry in the [[sunshine]]. Sometimes it is [[necessary]] to just get out and express old [[anger]] or [[resentment]] that was glossed over and forgotten as you carried out all your [[duties]] in life. Don't be [[embarrassed]] by [[being]] [[human]] and feeling normal human [[feeling]]s. Rather, [[embrace]] this humanness, embrace this imperfection, and love yourself in all your many [[complexities]].

Ham: Yes certainly daughter, you are working out some old [[feelings]] like airing laundry in the [[sunshine]]. Sometimes it is [[necessary]] to just get out and express old [[anger]] or [[resentment]] that was glossed over and forgotten as you carried out all your [[duties]] in life. Don't be [[embarrassed]] by [[being]] [[human]] and feeling normal human [[feeling]]s. Rather, [[embrace]] this humanness, embrace this imperfection, and love yourself in all your many [[complexities]].

===Closing===

===Closing===

Farewell until next week, my prayers and my love are with you all. Farewell.

Farewell until next week, my prayers and my love are with you all. Farewell.