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Over the [[course]] of this [[development]], the sequential [[steps]] can often attenuate the sense of thrill in the masterly [[expression]] that you hoped for in the early [[stages]]. There is no fault to be placed upon you for deliberately relishing the accomplishment that may have taken years to [[attain]], to deliberately relive your early [[hopes]] for such accomplishment, and to relish that you have actually done so. To apply the [[perspective]], you will traverse many worlds for ages upon ages before you reach [[Paradise]]. You will undergo an [[extreme]] [[exhilaration]] in the [[realization]] of accomplishment as well as the [[experience]] of the direct [[presence]] of [[the Father]]. This accomplishment began here on [[this world]] in this life. It began the day you [[faith]]-grasped the presence of [[the Father]] and welcomed His presence into [[your soul]], into your life. Your spiritual [[birth]] on this world brought [[joy]] and brought [[peace]]. Yet, as you [[mature]], you still -- and rightfully so -- experience [[frustration]] in maintaining a sense of [[communion]], of expressing the [[truths]] you understand in your activities. These ought not to [[eclipse]] the [[joy]] of fellowship but rather indicate that you are [[progressing]].

Over the [[course]] of this [[development]], the sequential [[steps]] can often attenuate the sense of thrill in the masterly [[expression]] that you hoped for in the early [[stages]]. There is no fault to be placed upon you for deliberately relishing the accomplishment that may have taken years to [[attain]], to deliberately relive your early [[hopes]] for such accomplishment, and to relish that you have actually done so. To apply the [[perspective]], you will traverse many worlds for ages upon ages before you reach [[Paradise]]. You will undergo an [[extreme]] [[exhilaration]] in the [[realization]] of accomplishment as well as the [[experience]] of the direct [[presence]] of [[the Father]]. This accomplishment began here on [[this world]] in this life. It began the day you [[faith]]-grasped the presence of [[the Father]] and welcomed His presence into [[your soul]], into your life. Your spiritual [[birth]] on this world brought [[joy]] and brought [[peace]]. Yet, as you [[mature]], you still -- and rightfully so -- experience [[frustration]] in maintaining a sense of [[communion]], of expressing the [[truths]] you understand in your activities. These ought not to [[eclipse]] the [[joy]] of fellowship but rather indicate that you are [[progressing]].

Anyone who has played a [[game]] of [[skill]] knows that the [[pleasure]] derived in that game is [[synchronized]] with the degree of [[difficulty]] of accomplishing the [[goal]]. Your game of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chess chess] is a good example. It requires mental exertion; it requires a great degree of [[thinking]]. Yet it is considered quite fun.

Anyone who has played a [[game]] of [[skill]] knows that the [[pleasure]] derived in that game is [[synchronized]] with the degree of [[difficulty]] of accomplishing the [[goal]]. Your game of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chess chess] is a good example. It requires mental exertion; it requires a great degree of [[thinking]]. Yet it is considered quite fun.

To wrap up my comments, I would simply state that I [[encourage]] you to seek the [[joyful]] moments, to let the spirit [[luminosity]] of [[the Father]] warm your heart, to relish the times of [[exhilaration]] and [[enthusiasm]], but likewise to console yourselves that difficulty and frustration are indicators of [[progress]], not signs of [[stagnation]]. Indicators of stagnation are [[apathy]], lack of concern for your standing. [[Frustration]] is a wholesome indicator that you [[desire]] to [[progress]].

To wrap up my comments, I would simply state that I [[encourage]] you to seek the [[joyful]] moments, to let the spirit [[luminosity]] of [[the Father]] warm your heart, to relish the times of [[exhilaration]] and [[enthusiasm]], but likewise to console yourselves that difficulty and frustration are indicators of [[progress]], not signs of [[stagnation]]. Indicators of stagnation are [[apathy]], lack of concern for your standing. [[Frustration]] is a wholesome indicator that you [[desire]] to [[progress]].