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Olfana: Yes.

Olfana: Yes.

Student: Its very [[difficult]] for most of us to tell the [[difference]] between inner [[guidance]] from [[the Father]] and our own [[intuition]]. Is there any means or [[mechanism]] that you [[understand]] that would help us to better know the difference between the two?

Olfana: This is a most [[challenging]] and important [[question]] to be asking yourself. And I [[appreciate]] your raising it as a point of [[discussion]]. We grow in [[understanding]] through a [[process]] of [[stages]]. (Smiling) There is very little in life where we move from point A to point Z with immediacy. There is always the sense of one [[step]] at a time as we move into a new zone, whether it is of our understanding, of our [[experience]], of our physical capabilities, of our social [[expertise]]. We learn through process.

Olfana: This is a most challenging and important question to be asking yourself. And I appreciate your raising it as a point of discussion. We grow in understanding through a process of stages. (Smiling) There is very little in life where we move from point A to point Z with immediacy. There is always the sense of one step at a time as we move into a new zone, whether it is of our understanding, of our experience, of our physical capabilities, of our social expertise. We learn through process.

Therefore, I would encourage you to see this, again, as a scale, stages o f understanding, where intuition I would call forth the image, again, of the Adjutant Mind Spirits. There are always ways in which you are being impressed by God, impressed by the spiritual level of your creation. And therefore, where we begin in our development, perhaps, feels much more within an inner monologue. And then, perhaps, this monologue develops in to what we might see as dialogue. You have this stylized comedic image of t he good angel speaking into one ear and the little cute devil with a spiked tail speaking into the other ear. And definitely there is this back a nd forth that, occurs within ones mind as we face the more challenging , I would say, adult level choices that we make. And, more and more th is develops into the dialogue of the self with the self and can become , indeed, most complex, most sophisticated, while still truly remaining wit hin the confines of ones own mind.

Therefore, I would [[encourage]] you to see this, again, as a scale, stages of understanding, where [[intuition]] I would call forth the image, again, of the [[Adjutant Mind Spirits]]. There are always ways in which you are being impressed by [[God]], impressed by the [[spiritual]] level of your [[creation]]. And therefore, where we begin in our development, perhaps, feels much more within an inner monologue. And then, perhaps, this monologue develops in to what we might see as [[dialogue]]. You have this stylized comedic image of the good [[angel]] speaking into one ear and the little cute [[devil]] with a spiked tail speaking into the other ear. And definitely there is this back a d forth that, occurs within one's [[mind]] as we face the more challenging , I would say, adult level [[choices]] that we make. And, more and more this develops into the [[dialogue]] of the [[self]] with [[the self]] and can become , indeed, most [[complex]], most sophisticated, while still truly remaining within the confines of ones own mind.

But, in, I would call it, this mid-stage transition, as one is acquiring what would be, indeed, a more adult level of experience and understanding , there begins to develop this infusion of something more. There are those moments when suddenly the thought within our mind causes us to stop short -- Hummm, Where did that come from? That’s not the way I normally see things. That doesn’t feel like me. What is that? And for those who d o not choose a spiritually marked path, perhaps, there is no way to define what is this other thing. They lack the belief system, the terminology, th e reference points, to begin to say, The Divine, now, speaks to me. But, for those of you, clearly, in this room, you have reached for this furthe r ability to incorporate this into your understanding. And, I would say to you, that there is something truly experiential about this moment when Th e Divine begins to speak-- with some level of clarity, some level of authenticity and uniqueness--that you know, somehow, when you have been given an understanding that was more than your own mind possessed.

But, in, I would call it, this mid-stage [[transition]], as one is acquiring what would be, indeed, a more adult level of [[experience]] and understanding , there begins to develop this [[infusion]] of something more. There are those moments when suddenly the [[thought]] within our mind causes us to stop short -- Hummm, Where did that come from? That’s not the way I normally see things. That doesn’t feel like me. What is that? And for those who d o not choose a spiritually marked [[path]], perhaps, there is no way to define what is this other thing. They lack the [[belief]] system, the [[terminology]], the reference points, to begin to say, The Divine, now, speaks to me. But, for those of you, clearly, in this room, you have reached for this further ability to incorporate this into your [[understanding]]. And, I would say to you, that there is something truly [[experiential]] about this moment when The Divine begins to speak-- with some level of [[clarity]], some level of authenticity and uniqueness--that you know, somehow, when you have been given an [[understanding]] that was more than your own [[mind]] possessed.

As those moments occur, then comes the free will choice--Will you develop this communication? Will you honor with integrity and respect what you k now you hear within your mind and heart, or will you pass on, and leave it as the echo that dies within your mind? This will never be forced upon a person. But, as we, again, know in this room, each of our Adjusters long s for this communication, longs for the sense of connection. And I strain to express the way in which you are embraced, reached toward, yearned for, b y this beloved Breath of God which also breathes within you.

As those moments occur, then comes the [[free will]] choice--Will you develop this [[communication]]? Will you [[honor]] with [[integrity]] and [[respect]] what you know you hear within your mind and heart, or will you pass on, and leave it as the [[echo]] that dies within your mind? This will never be [[forced]] upon a person. But, as we, again, know in this room, each of our [[Adjusters]] long for this communication, longs for the sense of [[connection]]. And I strain to [[express]] the way in which you are [[embraced]], reached toward, yearned for, by this beloved breath of God which also [[breathes]] within you.

Student: May I play out a scenario, and then ask for your input?

Student: May I play out a scenario, and then ask for your input?

Olfana: Most certainly. I would merely interject that I had a further comment to make, beyond the Adjuster, on this other question of further celestial guidance, but please speak now. Student: There are times when Im absolutely positive that I am receiving guidance because, in those times, its in the form of words that I understand, and there’s no question in my mind where that’s coming from. There’s a qualitative difference in what He says, and the way He says it, and words from my Teacher. There’s always a dramatic difference. And for me, experientially speaking, I know that that was my Thought Adjuster. But, there are other times when, if Im struggling with a problem, and I suddenly get the answer, kind of like a light that goes on, that’s one level that Im thinking is intuition. There are other times when I don’t have a problem, but someone else has a problem, and I feel guided or nudged to d o or say a particular thing. When Im not cognizant enough of the Father , to question, Is this what you want me to do? And I just let that be, and I back off and go on about my day or whatever, within an hour or so I get t hat nudge again to go in that direction, make that phone call, make that contact, or whatever the case may be. And if I continue to ignore it, always through hindsight, Im shown that, I should have done that, it needed to be done. Im always disappointed in myself for not having asked the question or just gone ahead and done the thing. And that to me feels like Adjuster-leading because it does come back and gives me another opportunity to either go or reject. Its not the same as the second scenario where I suddenly just get this intuition, or whatever--the answer to my problem or whatever. Or, could they all be Adjuster guidance?

Olfana: Most certainly. I would merely [[interject]] that I had a further comment to make, beyond the [[Adjuster]], on this other question of further [[celestial]] [[guidance]], but please speak now.  

 

Student: There are times when I'm absolutely positive that I am receiving [[guidance]] because, in those times, its in the form of [[words]] that I understand, and there’s no [[question]] in my mind where that’s coming from. There’s a [[qualitative]] [[difference]] in what He says, and the way He says it, and words from my Teacher. There’s always a dramatic difference. And for me, [[experientially]] speaking, I know that that was my [[Thought Adjuster]]. But, there are other times when, if I'm struggling with a [[problem]], and I suddenly get the answer, kind of like a light that goes on, that’s one level that I'm thinking is [[intuition]]. There are other times when I don’t have a [[problem]], but someone else has a problem, and I feel [[guided]] or nudged to do or say a particular thing. When I'm not cognizant enough of [[the Father]] , to question, Is this what you want me to do? And I just let that be, and I back off and go on about my day or whatever, within an hour or so I get that nudge again to go in that [[direction]], make that phone call, make that contact, or whatever the case may be. And if I continue to ignore it, always through [[hindsight]], I'm shown that, I should have done that, it needed to be done. I'm always [[disappointed]] in myself for not having asked the question or just gone ahead and done the thing. And that to me feels like [[Adjuster]]-leading because it does come back and gives me another [[opportunity]] to either go or [[reject]]. Its not the same as the second scenario where I suddenly just get this [[intuition]], or whatever--the answer to my problem or whatever. Or, could they all be [[Adjuster]] [[guidance]]?

Olfana: (Smiling) I would say that, although we never can match the infinite patience of the Thought Adjusters, that those of us who attempt to offer guidance to all of you, also will repeat ourselves, if necessary. There is certainly this sense that you will be nudged, time and again, on many levels of guidance and direction. And, I would say that, perhaps, you would do better to simply respond, trust in the integrity of what you are experiencing and sensing here and, perhaps, analyze it less.

Olfana: ([[Smiling]]) I would say that, although we never can match the [[infinite]] [[patience]] of the [[Thought Adjusters]], that those of us who attempt to offer [[guidance]] to all of you, also will repeat ourselves, if [[necessary]]. There is certainly this sense that you will be nudged, time and again, on many levels of [[guidance]] and direction. And, I would say that, perhaps, you would do better to simply respond, trust in the [[integrity]] of what you are experiencing and sensing here and, perhaps, [[analyze]] it less.

If there is integrity to your effort, to your reaching out, perhaps to another person, with this sense you have of something to be said, then, t his integrity will hold. This --integrity-- is the focal point here, and the re will be results based on Gods Justice and Mercy. The action is our s. The consequence is Gods. We must always hold to this in our efforts.

If there is integrity to your [[effort]], to your reaching out, perhaps to another person, with this sense you have of something to be said, then, t his [[integrity]] will hold. This --integrity-- is the [[focal point]] here, and the re will be results based on God's [[justice]] and [[mercy]]. The [[action]] is our's. The [[consequence]] is God's. [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=48:7_Morontia_Mota 48:7.13] We must always hold to this in our [[efforts]].

Therefore, I would encourage you to simply allow this process more and mo re in your life, if you are comfortable with it, because you will find yours elf greatly inspired and feeling empowered and increasing in your own potentials as you again ride this current. Do not, for the moment, worry too much about who is at the helm,--which level of this integrity is now asking something of you. You will do much better with your energy placed upon t he follow through, and leave the analysis to either a different stage of you r own growth here on this planet, or, trust me, you will have ample opportunities to analyze later in your eternal career, all of the choices that you have made, now, here on this planet.

Therefore, I would [[encourage]] you to simply allow this [[process]] more and mo re in your [[life]], if you are [[comfortable]] with it, because you will find yours elf greatly [[inspired]] and [[feeling]] empowered and increasing in your own [[potentials]] as you again ride this current. Do not, for the moment, worry too much about who is at the helm,--which level of this [[integrity]] is now asking something of you. You will do much better with your [[energy]] placed upon the follow through, and leave the [[analysis]] to either a different [[stage]] of your own growth here on [[this planet]], or, trust me, you will have ample opportunities to analyze later in your [[eternal career]], all of the choices that you have made, now, here on this planet.

Student: Thank you, Olfana.

Student: Thank you, Olfana.

===Closing===

===Closing===

Olfana: You are welcome. I have very much enjoyed this opportunity to join with you, and I will certainly be here participating in this event (SpiritFest) all weekend. (Smiling) And you may, indeed, feel me nudging you, now that you have had a chance to experience my personality. With that, I bid you all good evening, and offer to you the opportunity to speak with some of my dear companions.

Olfana: You are welcome. I have very much enjoyed this [[opportunity]] to join with you, and I will certainly be here [[participating]] in this event (SpiritFest) all weekend. ([[Smiling]]) And you may, indeed, feel me nudging you, now that you have had a chance to [[experience]] my personality. With that, I bid you all good evening, and offer to you the [[opportunity]] to speak with some of my dear [[companions]].

Students: Thank you again. Thank you, Olfana.

Students: Thank you again. Thank you, Olfana.

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