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==Session==

==Session==

===Opening===

===Opening===

Elyon (Jonathan TR): This is your pal Elyon. Always am I happy to be with you and [[share]] with you. I have some [[words]] concerning your involvement with [[Teaching Mission|this mission]] and the effects you have upon others.

Elyon (Jonathan TR): This is your pal Elyon. Always am I [[happy]] to be with you and [[share]] with you. I have some [[words]] concerning your involvement with [[Teaching Mission|this mission]] and the effects you have upon others.

 

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

You all aspire to serve [[the Father]], seeking in various ways [[methods]] whereby you can be a minister of [[light]]. The master cautioned his [[apostles]] regarding the outward show of the [[glory]] of the kingdom, that it is not the same as the inward [[transformation]] of the [[individual]] before its Maker, that the external [[demonstration]] of the [[family]] of [[God]] on [[earth]] and in the workings of the world will become prevalent when the [[soul]] of each is transformed and oriented toward the Father. It is almost similar to making the comparison that when you step out into the sun, you can through exposure tan your skin. However, upon withdrawing and over time in shelter this color fades. It is an effect of the outside upon your surface. But the [[spiritual]] transformation we all seek may be more closely associated to the ripening of fruit where internally transformation has occurred that has permanently changed the [[color]] from its unripe [[state]] to its ripe state, and there it will remain. Further shelter from the sun does not reverse its color to its original form. You all are involved in this very process of ripening. Your colors are changing; you are taking on that permanent hue. In the spiritual kingdom we can be assured that our fruit will never rot.

 

You all [[aspire]] to serve [[the Father]], seeking in various ways [[methods]] whereby you can be a minister of [[light]]. The master cautioned his [[apostles]] regarding the outward show of the [[glory]] of [[the kingdom]], that it is not the same as the inward [[transformation]] of the [[individual]] before its Maker, that the external [[demonstration]] of the [[family]] of [[God]] on [[earth]] and in the workings of the world will become prevalent when [[the soul]] of each is transformed and oriented toward the Father. It is almost similar to making the comparison that when you step out into the sun, you can through [[exposure]] tan your skin. However, upon withdrawing and over time in [[shelter]] this color fades. It is an effect of the outside upon your surface. But the [[spiritual]] [[transformation]] we all seek may be more closely associated to the ripening of fruit where internally transformation has occurred that has permanently changed the [[color]] from its unripe [[state]] to its ripe state, and there it will remain. Further shelter from the [[sun]] does not reverse its color to its original form. You all are involved in this very process of ripening. Your colors are changing; you are taking on that permanent hue. In the spiritual kingdom we can be [[assured]] that our fruit will never rot.

With this I would address your question regarding [[names]]. (Mark had asked about the significance of "spiritual" names. Are those who don't use them missing some benefit?) Let us draw from another fruit example, the grape. You have been named by your [[parents]] at an age when you were without your [[Thought Adjuster]]; your [[soul]] had yet to begin its development and [[growth]]. Even your [[personality]] was passive in the [[freewill]] sense. Upon the activation of your will and the initialization of the growth of your soul, you have begun to transform your entire personality from a [[creature]] of [[biological]] life into a [[citizen]] of a spiritual [[universe]]. When you receive the [[atonement]], the ordination, the [[fusion]] of the Father's Fragment into and with your own personal being, it is as the grape which has become so transformed that it is no longer a grape but a raisin. You refer to the dried fruit of the grape as a raisin, a different name. The names we give to you are transitional. They are our appellations of benevolence, our labels of endearment. You are recognized by us as going from a green grape to a red grape, but the name, though indicating the ripening, is not the same as the raisin. It points toward the inevitable reception of your [[morontia]] designation.

With this I would address your question regarding [[names]]. (Mark had asked about the significance of "spiritual" names. Are those who don't use them missing some benefit?) Let us draw from another fruit example, the grape. You have been named by your [[parents]] at an age when you were without your [[Thought Adjuster]]; your [[soul]] had yet to begin its development and [[growth]]. Even your [[personality]] was passive in the [[freewill]] sense. Upon the activation of your will and the initialization of the growth of your [[soul]], you have begun to transform your entire personality from a [[creature]] of [[biological]] life into a [[citizen]] of a spiritual [[universe]]. When you receive the [[atonement]], the [[ordination]], the [[fusion]] of the [[Ta|Father's Fragment]] into and with your own personal being, it is as the grape which has [[become]] so transformed that it is no longer a grape but a raisin. You refer to the dried fruit of the grape as a raisin, a different name. The names we give to you are [[transitional]]. They are our appellations of [[benevolence]], our labels of endearment. You are recognized by us as going from a green grape to a red grape, but the name, though indicating the ripening, is not the same as the raisin. It points toward the [[inevitable]] [[reception]] of your [[morontia]] designation.

I caution you to not become overly attached or involved in a [[literal]] [[meaning]] for your name, for, as I said, these names we give come from [[love]], from our [[feelings]] toward you. They are not the indication of mental [[reasoning]] and conclusion which a meaning to a name tends toward. You are not named after a notable figure; we have never refereed to you by name "junior" or "the third"! And we never have been taken aback by your refusal to use this term for you. For that matter, you could all have in your pockets numerous names or titles that would speak well of who you are becoming.

I caution you to not become overly attached or involved in a [[literal]] [[meaning]] for your name, for, as I said, these names we give come from [[love]], from our [[feelings]] toward you. They are not the indication of mental [[reasoning]] and conclusion which a meaning to a name tends toward. You are not named after a notable figure; we have never refereed to you by name "junior" or "the third"! And we never have been taken aback by your refusal to use this term for you. For that matter, you could all have in your pockets numerous names or titles that would speak well of who you are [[becoming]].

You have indicated in your [[discussion]] that it helps with a different name to alter your [[perspective]] about yourself. This is one reason why we have undertaken this [[process]] of naming. It is not dissimilar to the change in one's [[mind]] when one tends a job and has a title: supervisor, manager, cook, waiter. It sets your mind into a mode of [[function]]. It screens out erroneous [[events]]; it narrows the field of [[decision]]-making to certain parameters. Our names are meant to [[focus]] you spiritually but in an inverted sense, for it is intended that you break out of the boundaries of your limitations, that you include in your [[potential]] for [[progress]] more than you may grant yourself the [[worth]] of receiving. The new name helps you to make this break. It is not necessary, but it helps.

You have indicated in your [[discussion]] that it helps with a different name to alter your [[perspective]] about yourself. This is one reason why we have undertaken this [[process]] of naming. It is not dissimilar to the change in one's [[mind]] when one tends a job and has a title: supervisor, manager, cook, waiter. It sets your mind into a mode of [[function]]. It screens out erroneous [[events]]; it narrows the field of [[decision]]-making to certain [[parameters]]. Our names are meant to [[focus]] you spiritually but in an inverted sense, for it is intended that you break out of the [[boundaries]] of your [[limitations]], that you include in your [[potential]] for [[progress]] more than you may grant yourself the [[worth]] of receiving. The new name helps you to make this break. It is not [[necessary]], but it helps.

We will never retard your [[progress]] if you do not adopt what we call you; we do not feel it to be that important. Let us say it is a nickname, that term of endearment. Never will we withhold further training because of your decision as to how you will regard yourself by name.

We will never retard your [[progress]] if you do not [[adopt]] what we call you; we do not feel it to be that important. Let us say it is a nickname, that term of endearment. Never will we withhold further [[training]] because of your [[decision]] as to how you will regard yourself by name.

I have said about all I think is [[necessary]] on this subject, but I am willing to talk with you about this if you have comments or questions on this [[topic]].

I have said about all I think is [[necessary]] on this subject, but I am willing to talk with you about this if you have comments or questions on this [[topic]].

===Dialogue===

===Dialogue===

Ginnie: What would be one of my names, one of my terms of endearment?

Ginnie: What would be one of my [[names]], one of my terms of endearment?

Elyon: Victoria.

Elyon: Victoria.

Ginnie: What [[feeling]] does that represent for you?

Ginnie: What [[feeling]] does that [[represent]] for you?

Elyon: One who pursues, one who triumphs, one who is diligent, one unswayed by difficulty.

Elyon: One who pursues, one who [[triumphs]], one who is [[diligent]], one unswayed by [[difficulty]].

Ginnie: Thank you.

Ginnie: Thank you.

Evelyn: Could you comment on our names for you, you and all the [[teachers]]? I get the impression you accept whatever we have come up with as names for you much as a parent accepts being called Da-Da or whatever their child cares to call them. Does it even come close to an accurate version of your names as we might render them in [[English]]?

Evelyn: Could you comment on our names for you, you and all [[the teachers]]? I get the impression you [[accept]] whatever we have come up with as names for you much as a [[parent]] accepts being called Da-Da or whatever their child cares to call them. Does it even come close to an [[accurate]] version of your names as we might render them in [[English]]?

Elyon: Much of what I have said regarding your names does apply toward ours. They are convenient [[translations]] into your [[time]] and [[culture]] so that you may begin [[relationship]] with us. I do not intend to lessen the import of our relationship by saying this, but the time is now when I can make it more plain to you that my name Elyon is more like my career title, my stage name, my pen name as a teacher in this mission. I have my [[fusion]] name. I have also a list of names that are snapshots of my [[history]]. They encapsulate [[events]] of my [[ascension]]. I like the name Elyon because it implies several things, in my view. The fragment El means God, and that is who I seek intently. The name means [[Most High]], and I am a [[Edentia|constellation]] being in [[status]], and those, the [[Most Highs]], are my current administrative leaders. It is a [[word]] which helps, I hope, for you all to look higher, to seek the Father, to reach beyond yourself, and lift yourself into the realm of the Most Highs.

Elyon: Much of what I have said regarding your names does apply toward ours. They are convenient [[translations]] into your [[time]] and [[culture]] so that you may begin [[relationship]] with us. I do not intend to lessen the import of our relationship by saying this, but the time is now when I can make it more plain to you that my name Elyon is more like my [[career]] title, my [[stage]] name, my pen name as a teacher in this mission. I have my [[fusion]] name. I have also a list of names that are snapshots of my [[history]]. They encapsulate [[events]] of my [[ascension]]. I like the name Elyon because it implies several things, in my view. The fragment [[El]] means God, and that is who I seek [[intently]]. The name means [[Most High]], and I am a [[Edentia|constellation]] being in [[status]], and those, the [[Most Highs]], are my current administrative [[leaders]]. It is a [[word]] which helps, I [[hope]], for you all to look higher, to seek [[the Father]], to reach beyond yourself, and lift yourself into the realm of the [[Most Highs]].

Malvantra: This is Malvantra and I have to [[express]] to you a very important [[perspective]]. I recognize that you have at times held this perspective in your view, and you are doing well at [[training]] yourself to more consistently approach your [[life]] this way, and that is the recognition and the [[experience]] of the close proximity, the engulfment, of [[Michael]] and the [[Mother Spirit]] in you and around you and working with you. It is good to [[witness]] your [[friendship]] with our [[creator]] [[parents]], your sense of [[camaraderie]]. Your willingness to approach and be approached is commendable, for friendship [[relationship]], the exchange of [[love]], is their greatest [[hope]] for all of you.

Malvantra: This is Malvantra and I have to [[express]] to you a very important [[perspective]]. I recognize that you have at times held this perspective in your view, and you are doing well at training yourself to more consistently approach your life this way, and that is the recognition and the [[experience]] of the close proximity, the engulfment, of [[Michael]] and the [[Mother Spirit]] in you and around you and working with you. It is good to witness your [[friendship]] with our [[creator]] [[parents]], your sense of camaraderie. Your willingness to approach and be approached is commendable, for friendship relationship, the exchange of [[love]], is their greatest [[hope]] for all of you.

But I would like to remind you of the awesome [[qualities]] of these two beings. They are quite unlike any of the rest of us resident here in [[Nebadon]]. These two creator personalities are [[majestic]], very [[power]]ful, extremely [[wise]], and certain in their abilities. Couple this with your [[friendship]], and it would be my [[desire]] that you are enriched in your [[trust]] and [[faith]] in Michael and Nebadonia, that you are emboldened while yet [[humbled]].

We can attend to you, as I do today, one present and quite similarly to how you each are present today in this room. But [[Michael]] and the [[Mother Spirit]] are able to attend to you and all others in a way no one of us can. Whether you are [[feeling]] close to your associates or distant and [[alone]]; in either situation you are [[heart]] to [[heart]] with [[the Master]] and [[the Mother]]. I know you recognize this [[intellectually]]. I know you have experienced this periodically. I only [[desire]] to emphasize this and seek for you to [[attain]] this sensibility continuously.

 

We can attend to you, as I do today, one present and quite similarly to how you each are present today in this room. But Michael and the Mother Spirit are able to attend to you and all others in a way no one of us can. Whether you are [[feeling]] close to your associates or distant and alone; in either situation you are [[heart]] to [[heart]] with the master and the Mother. I know you recognize this [[intellectually]]. I know you have experienced this periodically. I only desire to emphasize this and seek for you to attain this sensibility continuously.

Thank you for hearing me today.

Thank you for hearing me today.

===Dialogue===

===Dialogue===

Ginnie: Thank you, that was something I really needed to hear. I appreciate how some of my concerns during the week come out in these meetings with love and attentiveness. It feels [[good]] that you, whoever you are, are in attendance when I deal with these [[things]]. Thank you.

Ginnie: Thank you, that was something I really needed to hear. I appreciate how some of my concerns during the week come out in these meetings with [[love]] and attentiveness. It feels [[good]] that you, whoever you are, are in attendance when I deal with these [[things]]. Thank you.

Malvantra: You are most [[welcome]]. We are greatly cheered to [[witness]] your [[difficulties]] in that it indicates your [[movement]] [[spiritually]]. No [[river]] reaches the [[sea]] but that the water contained within the riverbed flows continually thereto. Oftentimes this [[flow]] is diverted through [[blockages]], through waterfalls, through ponds detaining or diverting its [[course]]. Yet [[inevitably]] it reaches its [[destiny]]. When we notice you in your rapids we are more than [[happy]] to ride the whitewater with you, to help you negotiate the strong currents and to emerge [[victorious]]. Having traversed a time of [[agitation]] you are not only [[blessed]] with a period of calm and [[rest]] but you have gained an ability that makes you stronger for the next [[event]].

Malvantra: You are most [[welcome]]. We are greatly cheered to [[witness]] your difficulties in that it indicates your [[movement]] [[spiritually]]. No river reaches the sea but that the water contained within the riverbed flows continually thereto. Oftentimes this [[flow]] is diverted through blockages, through waterfalls, through ponds detaining or diverting its course. Yet inevitably it reaches its [[destiny]]. When we notice you in your rapids we are more than happy to ride the whitewater with you, to help you negotiate the strong currents and to emerge victorious. Having traversed a time of agitation you are not only blessed with a period of calm and rest but you have gained an ability that makes you stronger for the next event.

[[This world]] will witness an increased tendency in [[humankind]] to relish, to seek the [[understanding]] and the execution of life in this [[manner]]. Much of it has to do with the, in our view, recent arrival of the [[Spirit of Truth]]. With Michael's decree that [[Urantia]] be [[healed]] of its misfortunes, we are more than willing to be of [[assistance]] to you for him.

 

This world will witness an increased tendency in [[humankind]] to relish, to seek the understanding and the execution of life in this [[manner]]. Much of it has to do with the, in our view, recent arrival of the [[Spirit of Truth]]. With Michael's decree that [[Urantia]] be [[healed]] of its misfortunes, we are more than willing to be of assistance to you for him.

Ginnie: It reminds me of the line in the [[UB]] that there is no [[growth]] without [[conflict]]. It's hard to [[remember]] when you are riding the rapids.

Ginnie: It reminds me of the line in the [[UB]] that there is no [[growth]] without [[conflict]]. It's hard to [[remember]] when you are riding the rapids.

Tom: I'm getting the light Bubbas.

Tom: I'm getting the light Bubbas.

===Closing===

===Closing===

Elyon (Jonathan): This is Elyon returning, and I draw your session to a close by [[encouraging]] you this week to look toward and recognize your [[attitude]] that is implied in a [[spiritual]] name. Be not concerned over the actual word itself, but think and [[act]] in [[light]] of what is implied by any name.

Elyon (Jonathan): This is Elyon returning, and I draw your session to a close by [[encouraging]] you this week to look toward and recognize your [[attitude]] that is implied in a [[spiritual]] name. Be not concerned over the actual [[word]] itself, but think and [[act]] in [[light]] of what is implied by any name.

[[Michael]], [[Jesus]], Son of God, Son of Man, Master Son, these are all names of phases of his lifelong [[career]], and they implied a significance at the [[time]]. This is what I hope you [[reflect]] upon for yourselves in the days ahead, and would thoroughly enjoy you to [[discuss]] this, the [[feelings]] and the implications you [[experience]] over these days next week. I take my leave.

[[Michael]], [[Jesus]], Son of God, Son of Man, [[Master Son]], these are all names of phases of his lifelong [[career]], and they implied a significance at the [[time]]. This is what I [[hope]] you [[reflect]] upon for yourselves in the days ahead, and would thoroughly enjoy you to [[discuss]] this, the [[feelings]] and the implications you [[experience]] over these days next week. I take my leave.

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