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*3 Morontia mind ([[consciousness]] of consciousness)

*3 Morontia mind ([[consciousness]] of consciousness)

*4 Super-Consciousness (pure [[spirit]] consciousness with the [[Adjuster]])

*4 Super-Consciousness (pure [[spirit]] consciousness with the [[Thought Adjuster|Adjuster]])

You can think of mind as having four levels. The first and lowest level is entirely electrochemical responding. It is the area of mind that conditions and is conditioned by the nervous system, the brain, and what we would call pre-brain, the spinal column, that responds to [[chemical]] stimulation and also contributes to the release of chemicals in your [[body]].

You can think of mind as having four levels. The first and lowest level is entirely electrochemical responding. It is the area of mind that conditions and is conditioned by the nervous system, the brain, and what we would call pre-brain, the spinal column, that responds to [[chemical]] stimulation and also contributes to the release of chemicals in your [[body]].

Then, there is the level of mind just above that which entails consciousness of consciousness and this is the beginning of the morontia mind. This morontia mind is the [[morality]] level, the awareness of God's will, the part of mind that accepts [[God]]'s [[love]] and merciful ministrations. At this level of consciousness, you are always aware of [[the Father]]'s presence. Now, all these levels have levels within them, of course, and they all influence each other.

Then, there is the level of mind just above that which entails consciousness of consciousness and this is the beginning of the morontia mind. This morontia mind is the [[morality]] level, the awareness of God's will, the part of mind that accepts [[God]]'s [[love]] and merciful ministrations. At this level of consciousness, you are always aware of [[the Father]]'s presence. Now, all these levels have levels within them, of course, and they all influence each other.

Then, of course, the highest consciousness is pure [[God consciousness|spirit consciousness]]. The point of oneness between you and your [[indwelling spirit]]. Think of all this like a [[continuum]]. When you consciously choose the higher levels of consciousness, when you choose to [[experience]] the Father and to respond to his ministry, you are truly living in the highest levels of mind. But, you are never free from all the other levels. All the other levels are still with you. But, you can, with [[practice]], continually elevate your consciousness toward these higher levels so that you are not trapped in your normal emotional [[ego]]-centered self-consciousness.

Then, of course, the highest consciousness is pure [[God-consciousness|spirit consciousness]]. The point of oneness between you and your [[indwelling spirit]]. Think of all this like a [[continuum]]. When you consciously choose the higher levels of consciousness, when you choose to [[experience]] the Father and to respond to his ministry, you are truly living in the highest levels of mind. But, you are never free from all the other levels. All the other levels are still with you. But, you can, with [[practice]], continually elevate your consciousness toward these higher levels so that you are not trapped in your normal emotional [[ego]]-centered self-consciousness.

Now, [[realize]] that this choosing of consciousness level happens day by day, minute by minute, even [[moment]] by moment. When the master taught us the better ways of living through his mortal life, he in [[essence]] was teaching us how to reach higher levels of consciousness. When someone slaps you across the cheek, and your consciousness is flooded with shame, anger, your impulse is to strike back. But, if you elevate your consciousness to the awareness of God's love and his [[mercy]] towards all his children, then the response is to ignore all those lower animal feelings, to ignore the lower, even the lower morontia mind, to feel instead love for this erring brother and to offer the other cheek, to do the positive thing. And this response goes against all of the millions and millions of years of [[animal]] [[evolution]] that you are carrying with you. This response is like the response of an angel or other higher being and thus it is truly revolutionary in your world. This new way of living can and will change your world completely.

Now, [[realize]] that this choosing of consciousness level happens day by day, minute by minute, even [[moment]] by moment. When the master taught us the better ways of living through his mortal life, he in [[essence]] was teaching us how to reach higher levels of consciousness. When someone slaps you across the cheek, and your consciousness is flooded with shame, anger, your impulse is to strike back. But, if you elevate your consciousness to the awareness of God's love and his [[mercy]] towards all his children, then the response is to ignore all those lower animal feelings, to ignore the lower, even the lower morontia mind, to feel instead love for this erring brother and to offer the other cheek, to do the positive thing. And this response goes against all of the millions and millions of years of [[animal]] [[evolution]] that you are carrying with you. This response is like the response of an angel or other higher being and thus it is truly revolutionary in your world. This new way of living can and will change your world completely.

Notice that I told you to ignore the lower responses. If someone slaps you on the cheek, somewhere you feel pain, anguish even, shame, all those things will occur in your being because all those other parts of mind are with you. You do not escape the feelings that come with the lower levels of mind, what you must do is choose to locate your consciousness in the higher realms. All of you have found these higher realms in the [[stillness]] and now your new lessons will concern bringing this higher consciousness or finding this higher consciousness in every day interaction.

Notice that I told you to ignore the lower responses. If someone slaps you on the cheek, somewhere you feel pain, anguish even, shame, all those things will occur in your being because all those other parts of mind are with you. You do not escape the feelings that come with the lower levels of mind, what you must do is choose to locate your consciousness in the higher realms. All of you have found these higher realms in the [[stillness]] and now your new lessons will concern bringing this higher consciousness or finding this higher consciousness in every day interaction.

The Master said, that there is within each person a [[citadel]], a place of refuge, and of strength. This [[Inner Life|inner fortress]] is accessible at any time. It is a place where you can escape your own lower ego and animal emotions. You will feel these [[things]], they will assail you so to speak, but you will not be defeated by them, you will not be influenced by them. This also is the ultimate self-mastery. You do not turn to the emotions of the lower self to dictate your actions. Rather, you go to your citadel, you take comfort from the great [[Comforter]], the spiritual presence of [[Jesus]] and of [[the Father]], and these great spirits will give you the proper attitude and response to any circumstance. Once you know how to get to this citadel, this higher level, that is all you need to know.

The Master said, that there is within each person a [[citadel]], a place of refuge, and of strength. This [[Inner Life|inner fortress]] is accessible at any time. It is a place where you can escape your own lower ego and animal emotions. You will feel these [[things]], they will assail you so to speak, but you will not be defeated by them, you will not be influenced by them. This also is the ultimate self-mastery. You do not turn to the emotions of the lower self to dictate your actions. Rather, you go to your citadel, you take comfort from the great [[Holy Spirit|Comforter]], the spiritual presence of [[Jesus]] and of [[the Father]], and these great spirits will give you the proper attitude and response to any circumstance. Once you know how to get to this citadel, this higher level, that is all you need to know.

The new and greater awareness that will come to you and will give you all [[wisdom]] and all ability to discern the Father's will and his [[mercy]] and his [[love]] in every situation of your lives. This [[knowledge]], this ability, is really the highest thing that I can teach you while you are in the [[flesh]]. Every person will distinguish God's will [[unique]]ly. But the one constant that will always tell you for certainty that you are accessing correctly is that your actions will be positive.

The new and greater awareness that will come to you and will give you all [[wisdom]] and all ability to discern the Father's will and his [[mercy]] and his [[love]] in every situation of your lives. This [[knowledge]], this ability, is really the highest thing that I can teach you while you are in the [[flesh]]. Every person will distinguish God's will [[unique]]ly. But the one constant that will always tell you for certainty that you are accessing correctly is that your actions will be positive.

Soon you will begin to let go and not even consider the old negative reaction [[patterns]]. And you will begin to be able to minister to your fellows in a completely positive [[manner]] and you will be able to tell your fellows about the Father. Each of you will do this telling in a unique and [[individual]] manner. No two of you will have exactly the same ministry. It is good that you should all periodically gather together, support one another, and to love one another and practice the completely positive way when dealing with one another.

Soon you will begin to let go and not even consider the old negative reaction [[pattern]]s. And you will begin to be able to minister to your fellows in a completely positive [[manner]] and you will be able to tell your fellows about the Father. Each of you will do this telling in a unique and [[individual]] manner. No two of you will have exactly the same ministry. It is good that you should all periodically gather together, support one another, and to love one another and practice the completely positive way when dealing with one another.

While you are in the world, you may have many challenges and times when others are approaching you in an entirely negative way and gradually you will learn that there are times when you can turn these situations completely around through positive action, as in going the second mile, carrying your neighbors pack. There will be times when removing yourself from the situation is necessary, when others cannot be persuaded to the better way. But always, children, living your life in a wholly positive manner will influence those around you tremendously and will influence many people the more you can live in the higher realms of [[morontia]] consciousness. That is enough for this evening, we will come back to this subject. Do you have any questions.

While you are in the world, you may have many challenges and times when others are approaching you in an entirely negative way and gradually you will learn that there are times when you can turn these situations completely around through positive action, as in going the second mile, carrying your neighbors pack. There will be times when removing yourself from the situation is necessary, when others cannot be persuaded to the better way. But always, children, living your life in a wholly positive manner will influence those around you tremendously and will influence many people the more you can live in the higher realms of [[morontia]] consciousness. That is enough for this evening, we will come back to this subject. Do you have any questions.

Q: Ham do you have a message for me tonight please?

Q: Ham do you have a message for me tonight please?

Ham: Certainly son, you are still exploring the inner self, the areas of hidden consciousness to integrate your humanness and this is as it should be. [[Human being]]s always feel strongly for one another and this personal [[integration]], integrating all the levels and hidden rooms of the psyche enables one to fully empathize and thus fully love other people. It is humans who cannot integrate their total selves who are capable of cruelty to themselves and to other people. The adjuster is constantly seeking to unify the [[personality]], the total psyche, and you are now coming into that [[realization]] of relatively full integration and this is opening up new feelings of love for yourself and for other people. You know you are making progress because every day you are capable of greater love.

Ham: Certainly son, you are still exploring the inner self, the areas of hidden consciousness to integrate your humanness and this is as it should be. [[Human being]]s always feel strongly for one another and this personal [[integration]], integrating all the levels and hidden rooms of the psyche enables one to fully empathize and thus fully love other people. It is humans who cannot integrate their total selves who are capable of cruelty to themselves and to other people. The adjuster is constantly seeking to unify the [[personality]], the total psyche, and you are now coming into that [[Self Realization|realization]] of relatively full integration and this is opening up new feelings of love for yourself and for other people. You know you are making progress because every day you are capable of greater love.

Q: I have two questions. One, do you think it would be beneficial for me to go on this Florida trip, is that something I should do? There are probably conflicts, but should I make way for the Florida trip?

Q: I have two questions. One, do you think it would be beneficial for me to go on this Florida trip, is that something I should do? There are probably conflicts, but should I make way for the Florida trip?

Kellan, when you are confronted with painful feelings about yourself, don't turn away from them but embrace those feelings and feel them completely. Then, you can let them go. You, likewise, are experiencing this integration that was spoke about and so sometimes some things will occur which cause you painful feelings. It is important not to dismiss these things or push them away at this time. Take time for yourself. I would recommend journaling and continue the stillness practice.

Kellan, when you are confronted with painful feelings about yourself, don't turn away from them but embrace those feelings and feel them completely. Then, you can let them go. You, likewise, are experiencing this integration that was spoke about and so sometimes some things will occur which cause you painful feelings. It is important not to dismiss these things or push them away at this time. Take time for yourself. I would recommend journaling and continue the stillness practice.

===Closing===

===Closing===

That should be everyone. Again, my love and my prayers are with you each. Until next week farewell.

That should be everyone. Again, my love and my prayers are with you each. Until next week farewell.