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TR: Before I heard back from Henry, I "received" the following:

TR: Before I heard back from Henry, I "received" the following:

===='''''[[Forgiveness]]''''', '''''[[Love]]'''''====

===='''''[[Forgiveness]]''''', '''''[[Love]]'''''====

1. [[Listen]], you will [[understand]]. [[Forgiveness]] is [[fluid]], like [[love]]. You will see great empty spaces, like the blank page to the [[author]]. You will be the one to carve your forgiveness out of granite, as smooth as glass, so smooth you have difficulty seeing the fault lines through which all [[change]] is [[manifested]]. Your [[fear]] of [[understanding]] is different only in kind from your fear of truth. You have [[discovered]] the similarities, but not identified with them. Truth is [[friendly]]. So is [[understanding]], because these twins, not identical, are nevertheless from the same [[seed]], love. When the truth hurts, there must always follow a period of relief to this bending oneself to love. Do not despair.

1. [[Listen]], you will [[understand]]. [[Forgiveness]] is [[fluid]], like [[love]]. You will see great empty spaces, like the blank page to the [[author]]. You will be the one to carve your forgiveness out of granite, as smooth as glass, so smooth you have difficulty seeing the fault lines through which all [[change]] is [[manifested]]. Your [[fear]] of [[understanding]] is different only in kind from your fear of truth. You have [[discovered]] the similarities, but not identified with them. Truth is [[friendly]]. So is [[understanding]], because these twins, not identical, are nevertheless from the same [[seed]], love. When the truth hurts, there must always follow a period of relief to this bending oneself to love. Do not despair.

When [[the call]] comes, you answer it. Each time you open yourself to [[listening]], hearing our [[guidance]], you are learning. You can only see one [[step]] at a time, here, in the here and now. We are with you and on the other side of the [[mountain]] as well. As you learn from one another, you increase your [[ability]] to be here and there. As we do. This is the importance of [[connection]], [[listening]], communicating in an exchange of [[effort]] to hear and be guided. Whether the thread you are following is thin, and you cling to it with [[faith]] and trepidation, [[loyally]], but shivering in the dark, [[Love]] will prevail. You will reach the [[summit]] and see beyond the narrow confines of your [[self]] and the small [[spotlight]] of your earthly life. Let us show you how to spread that light, how to see into the [[darkness]], which for all your [[fear]] is still [[fascinating]]. Shadows go slowly, you must be willing for them to [[change]] shape until suddenly they become your safe [[escape]] into [[light]] and the joys of unconditional love. Be not [[intimidated]]. Look with eyes unafraid to be open. Listen with ears [[patient]] for the truth. In between your [[conflicts]] and [[struggles]] to love one another as we love you, like the interstices of a strong [[foundation]] built to withstand the natural settling and shifting of the earth's faults, be content in who you are, [[human being]]s, limited in scope but gifted with the the [[capacity]] to [[love]], and be loved. You are loved beyond your wildest [[hopes]] and [[dreams]]. Your power to love is limited only by your ability to know this is true, I am with you, [[the Father]] and all the [[heavenly hosts]] are with you, the [[Mother Spirit]] [[embraces]] you. The [[miracle]] of [[love]] on earth is founded in these [[beliefs]]. And re-created by each one of you, as [[fathers]], [[mothers]], [[Siblings|sisters and brothers]]. But the greatest of these is to know that you are one, one among many, one in all, each of you is precious in [[the Father]]'s eyes, and the Mother is no less. That is all for now.

When [[the call]] comes, you answer it. Each time you open yourself to [[listening]], hearing our [[guidance]], you are learning. You can only see one [[step]] at a time, here, in the here and now. We are with you and on the other side of the [[mountain]] as well. As you learn from one another, you increase your [[ability]] to be here and there. As we do. This is the importance of [[connection]], [[listening]], communicating in an exchange of [[effort]] to hear and be guided. Whether the thread you are following is thin, and you cling to it with [[faith]] and trepidation, [[loyally]], but shivering in the dark, [[Love]] will prevail. You will reach the [[summit]] and see beyond the narrow confines of your [[self]] and the small [[spotlight]] of your earthly life. Let us show you how to spread that light, how to see into the [[darkness]], which for all your [[fear]] is still [[fascinating]]. Shadows go slowly, you must be willing for them to [[change]] shape until suddenly they become your safe [[escape]] into [[light]] and the joys of unconditional love. Be not [[intimidated]]. Look with eyes unafraid to be open. Listen with ears [[patient]] for the truth. In between your [[conflicts]] and [[struggles]] to love one another as we love you, like the interstices of a strong [[foundation]] built to withstand the natural settling and shifting of the earth's faults, be content in who you are, [[human being]]s, limited in scope but gifted with the the [[capacity]] to [[love]], and be loved. You are loved beyond your wildest [[hopes]] and [[dreams]]. Your power to love is limited only by your ability to know this is true, I am with you, [[the Father]] and all the [[heavenly hosts]] are with you, the [[Mother Spirit]] [[embraces]] you. The [[miracle]] of [[love]] on earth is founded in these [[beliefs]]. And re-created by each one of you, as [[fathers]], [[mothers]], [[Siblings|sisters and brothers]]. But the greatest of these is to know that you are one, one among many, one in all, each of you is precious in [[the Father]]'s eyes, and the Mother is no less. That is all for now.

===='''''[[Forgiveness]]'''''====

===='''''[[Forgiveness]]'''''====

3. [[Pain]]. You [[weep]] because you [[fear]] you will not be loved. This fear of the [[future]] is because you do not [[believe]] that you are loved, or loveable. Whatever you believe love to be, begin to give that to yourself now. You are loved. By me who is always at your side. By [[the Father]] and [[the Mother]], equal and equally.

3. [[Pain]]. You [[weep]] because you [[fear]] you will not be loved. This fear of the [[future]] is because you do not [[believe]] that you are loved, or loveable. Whatever you believe love to be, begin to give that to yourself now. You are loved. By me who is always at your side. By [[the Father]] and [[the Mother]], equal and equally.

4. Your [[mind]] races, yet your fingers are cold and therefore stiff ([[TR]] types the transmissions as they come); do not be in such a hurry that you can not hear. You have been given what you asked for. A teacher. [[Information]]. The world is here for your [[pleasure]]. You [[struggle]] with this. What is wrong with [[joy]]? This sends you scurrying, you can not [[accept]] that you have been [[guided]] all along the way, that you knew this [[joy]] was given to the world for [[expression]]. The [[confusion]] is between [[selfish]] expression and that which expresses the love from God [[the Father]] to all his children. Therein lies the true [[joy]], Real joy. Joyful all ye friends of God.

4. Your [[mind]] races, yet your fingers are cold and therefore stiff ([[TR]] types the transmissions as they come); do not be in such a hurry that you can not hear. You have been given what you asked for. A teacher. [[Information]]. The world is here for your [[pleasure]]. You [[struggle]] with this. What is wrong with [[joy]]? This sends you scurrying, you can not [[accept]] that you have been [[guided]] all along the way, that you knew this [[joy]] was given to the world for [[expression]]. The [[confusion]] is between [[selfish]] expression and that which expresses the love from God [[the Father]] to all his children. Therein lies the true [[joy]], Real joy. Joyful all ye friends of God.

After that outburst, fireworks in the [[sky]] at the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2000 new millennium], balloons floating up in a [[celebration]] of [[peace]], one draws back, backs off, curls up in the night and [[sleeps]]. So it is with your [[experience]]. At first you realize that you have been given what you wanted, what you asked for. Then you realize that you created it, or allowed your self to see and [[celebrate]], and [[enjoy]]. Then you think you must do it again. [[Repetition]] ensues. Repetition is not alive, it is like the cogs in the [[machine]] that keep it going, over and over the same. Dependable in a [[mechanistic]] way, not [[loyal]], nor real, living. You are like [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tree_rings#Growth_rings the trees that over and again make rings], new bark over new bark. This is a living mechanism, a repetition that [[changes]] with [[time]], [[weather]], and other matters of life. Once the changing bark ends, the petrified wood is inert. Dead. So you do when you allow [[tradition]] to become unthoughtful. Think [[joy]]. Your [[mind]] can not stand still with joy. Like a child jumping up and down with joy, your mind will always race forward. And so you must sit back, once in awhile, and retreat. Do not be afraid of that [[retreat]], even when it is dark, like the [[darkness]] of a closet, reach up and pull the string for the [[light]]. Without that light, you will not know the way out. Do not suffocate among the old clothes, the heavy coats. These are blankets for the night, [[protection]] against the cold, not alive. Only you are alive. Only you can [[feel]] each item in your world. [[Touch]] these things tenderly. Stroke them for [[texture]], to know and to [[understand]]. Then leave them be and go forth with [[love]] and therefore [[joy]] in your [[heart]]. We are here with you. We see too. In the [[dark]], in the light, it is the same. Love only will make a living [[change]], Love only will make the living change. All else is SS.(the transmitter shut down)

After that outburst, fireworks in the [[sky]] at the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2000 new millennium], balloons floating up in a [[celebration]] of [[peace]], one draws back, backs off, curls up in the night and [[sleeps]]. So it is with your [[experience]]. At first you realize that you have been given what you wanted, what you asked for. Then you realize that you created it, or allowed your self to see and [[celebrate]], and [[enjoy]]. Then you think you must do it again. [[Repetition]] ensues. Repetition is not alive, it is like the cogs in the [[machine]] that keep it going, over and over the same. Dependable in a [[mechanistic]] way, not [[loyal]], nor real, living. You are like [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tree_rings#Growth_rings the trees that over and again make rings], new bark over new bark. This is a living mechanism, a repetition that [[changes]] with [[time]], [[weather]], and other matters of life. Once the changing bark ends, the petrified wood is inert. Dead. So you do when you allow [[tradition]] to become unthoughtful. Think [[joy]]. Your [[mind]] can not stand still with joy. Like a child jumping up and down with joy, your mind will always race forward. And so you must sit back, once in awhile, and retreat. Do not be afraid of that [[retreat]], even when it is dark, like the [[darkness]] of a closet, reach up and pull the string for the [[light]]. Without that light, you will not know the way out. Do not suffocate among the old clothes, the heavy coats. These are blankets for the night, [[protection]] against the cold, not alive. Only you are alive. Only you can [[feel]] each item in your world. [[Touch]] these things tenderly. Stroke them for [[texture]], to know and to [[understand]]. Then leave them be and go forth with [[love]] and therefore [[joy]] in your [[heart]]. We are here with you. We see too. In the [[dark]], in the light, it is the same. Love only will make a living [[change]], Love only will make the living change. All else is SS.(the transmitter shut down)

5. About [[anger]]: This is [[difficult]] for you. We [[understand]]. Anger is made up of many parts, like the [[puzzle]], crossword puzzle. You want the right answer. You search and search. So many words are said and are wrong. So many [[meanings]] lead you down the wrong [[path]] and you must erase your efforts and start again. [[Patience]] is the background to [[success]].

5. About [[anger]]: This is [[difficult]] for you. We [[understand]]. Anger is made up of many parts, like the [[puzzle]], crossword puzzle. You want the right answer. You search and search. So many words are said and are wrong. So many [[meanings]] lead you down the wrong [[path]] and you must erase your efforts and start again. [[Patience]] is the background to [[success]].

Your concern for others is concern for your [[self]]. Not [[selfish]], but a concern born out of your [[feeling]]. To assuage [[pain]] is our task. Allow yourself to be [[guided]] and let us guide those you love. Each person is loved. Your love will spread as you take in the love we have for you. We would take all your [[tears]] and spread them to the [[winds]] to nourish the trees, while you, a favored and favorite tree grow. The [[light]], our [[love]], comes to all in time. There are so many [[plants]] to water. Let your tears of love join the [[living water]]s of our [[compassion]] for you. Live in [[peace]] with your brothers and sisters, but do not fear to tread the [[path]] you are given and guided to follow. Have [[faith]] that even in the [[darkest]] of the forest realms, you will be seen and heard and given sustenance. [[Listen]]. We will speak to you along the way.

Your concern for others is concern for your [[self]]. Not [[selfish]], but a concern born out of your [[feeling]]. To assuage [[pain]] is our task. Allow yourself to be [[guided]] and let us guide those you love. Each person is loved. Your love will spread as you take in the love we have for you. We would take all your [[tears]] and spread them to the [[winds]] to nourish the trees, while you, a favored and favorite tree grow. The [[light]], our [[love]], comes to all in time. There are so many [[plants]] to water. Let your tears of love join the [[living water]]s of our [[compassion]] for you. Live in [[peace]] with your brothers and sisters, but do not fear to tread the [[path]] you are given and guided to follow. Have [[faith]] that even in the [[darkest]] of the forest realms, you will be seen and heard and given sustenance. [[Listen]]. We will speak to you along the way.

===='''''[[Emotion]]'''''====

===='''''[[Emotion]]'''''====

Your [[emotions]]. Treat them like flowers and blossoms, [[fragile]] when plucked too soon. Treat them like mulch, the forest bed that nourishes when left alone. Treat them like [[messages]] pointing the way, openings to new [[paths]]. But do not think your emotions, even the most [[glorious]], are All that Is. They give you [[joy]]. They give you [[sorrow]]. They allow you to live fully in your realm. Yet the [[mind]] knows even in the most powerful hurricane of emotion, if you let it be still, there is more. [[Listen]]. [[Your Father]] is here. Pray, dear Father I know not what to do, but I know your way is [[good]]. That the love you have for me is given to all. [[Amen]]. That is all for now.

Your [[emotions]]. Treat them like flowers and blossoms, [[fragile]] when plucked too soon. Treat them like mulch, the forest bed that nourishes when left alone. Treat them like [[messages]] pointing the way, openings to new [[paths]]. But do not think your emotions, even the most [[glorious]], are All that Is. They give you [[joy]]. They give you [[sorrow]]. They allow you to live fully in your realm. Yet the [[mind]] knows even in the most powerful hurricane of emotion, if you let it be still, there is more. [[Listen]]. [[Your Father]] is here. Pray, dear Father I know not what to do, but I know your way is [[good]]. That the love you have for me is given to all. [[Amen]]. That is all for now.

I have said before, proceed with [[caution]], but proceed with [[trust]]. [[Patience]], my child. Take your "[[waking]] slow" as a [[blessing]]. Too rapid an [[understanding]] can release unfounded [[fears]]. Even your gentle [[ascent]] can seem like a rocket piercing [[the universe]] faster than your mind can [[consent]]. We are aware of this. The major leaps of [[mankind]] toward God have been the outcome of a snail¹s pace [[understanding]]. It is that once understood all things appear new. [[Newness]] appears to be sudden, like the [[birth]] of a [[baby]], suddenly a new person is there right before your eyes. You had something to do with this, and yet you did not. You were the vehicle, the incubator, but the new [[personality]], the new [[understanding]], is fresh, alive with the uniqueness of God¹s [[idea]] [[manifested]] on earth. [[Revelation]] is like that. Sudden and even unexpected, yet once known always known to have been there waiting, nine months waiting, to be born. That is the [[meaning]] of your phrase "[[born again]]." Revelation moving through all God-loving and God-intending beings. [[Intending]] toward God is to do God¹s will. Goodwill on earth demands that each [[heart]] [[dedicate]] itself. Do not concern yourself with another¹s goodwill. Attend to your own. [[Share]] it and goodwill will [[become]] yours, given and received in full measure. Take these [[words]], my sister, and have [[joy]] in your heart. For your intention is goodwill and this will be known, this is known.  

I have said before, proceed with [[caution]], but proceed with [[trust]]. [[Patience]], my child. Take your "[[waking]] slow" as a [[blessing]]. Too rapid an [[understanding]] can release unfounded [[fears]]. Even your gentle [[ascent]] can seem like a rocket piercing [[the universe]] faster than your mind can [[consent]]. We are aware of this. The major leaps of [[mankind]] toward God have been the outcome of a snail¹s pace [[understanding]]. It is that once understood all things appear new. [[Newness]] appears to be sudden, like the [[birth]] of a [[baby]], suddenly a new person is there right before your eyes. You had something to do with this, and yet you did not. You were the vehicle, the incubator, but the new [[personality]], the new [[understanding]], is fresh, alive with the uniqueness of God¹s [[idea]] [[manifested]] on earth. [[Revelation]] is like that. Sudden and even unexpected, yet once known always known to have been there waiting, nine months waiting, to be born. That is the [[meaning]] of your phrase "[[born again]]." Revelation moving through all God-loving and God-intending beings. [[Intending]] toward God is to do God¹s will. Goodwill on earth demands that each [[heart]] [[dedicate]] itself. Do not concern yourself with another¹s goodwill. Attend to your own. [[Share]] it and goodwill will [[become]] yours, given and received in full measure. Take these [[words]], my sister, and have [[joy]] in your heart. For your intention is goodwill and this will be known, this is known.  

 

All [[doubt]] is the [[process]] of [[learning]] to have [[faith]] in God. Be with your brothers and sisters in [[peace]]. We will come again. And again you will [[experience]] the [[discipline]] of [[love]], to [[listen]] and to understand that love must be [[shared]]. We are [[satisfied]], have no [[fear]].

All [[doubt]] is the [[process]] of [[learning]] to have [[faith]] in God. Be with your brothers and sisters in [[peace]]. We will come again. And again you will [[experience]] the [[discipline]] of [[love]], to [[listen]] and to understand that love must be [[shared]]. We are [[satisfied]], have no [[fear]].

===Note===

===Note===

Finally, [[forgiveness]] is more important than [[understanding]] as a [[value]]. Understanding becomes augmented by the [[act]] of forgiveness, eternal [[value]] acquired by the mortal [[act]] of [[time]].

Finally, [[forgiveness]] is more important than [[understanding]] as a [[value]]. Understanding becomes augmented by the [[act]] of forgiveness, eternal [[value]] acquired by the mortal [[act]] of [[time]].

==Session 2==

==Session 2==

*Steps 7 and 8 continuing from the six steps above

*Steps 7 and 8 continuing from the six steps above

===='''''[[Ascension]]'''''====

===='''''[[Ascension Career]]'''''====

7. The [[reluctance]] to let go of something you have [[enjoyed]] is counterbalanced by our joy in [[leading]] you on; it is like pulling in the big fish. You will know our joy, and more, once you have landed on the shores of [[Salvington]], the [[morontia]] world. Something dies for every [[trophy]], but [[death]] is not unwelcome. Death, your death, is a [[celebration]] among those of us who have followed every [[step]] of your life. You have come [[home]] to a [[mansion world]] of [[love]]. Those left behind [[practice]] overcoming [[grief]] and entering into [[the kingdom]] of [[faith]] on earth. [[The Father]] in heaven resides in their [[hearts]] to give them [[comfort]]. Alive, you give everyone reason to love, to [[share]] the experience of [[communion]] with you, if that is your [[choice]]. In [[death]] you provide the [[opportunity]] for the [[discipline]] of love, which is faith, as you [[ascend]] into a world of so much [[light]] that you no longer doubt.

7. The [[reluctance]] to let go of something you have [[enjoyed]] is counterbalanced by our joy in [[leading]] you on; it is like pulling in the big fish. You will know our joy, and more, once you have landed on the shores of [[Salvington]], the [[morontia]] world. Something dies for every [[trophy]], but [[death]] is not unwelcome. Death, your death, is a [[celebration]] among those of us who have followed every [[step]] of your life. You have come [[home]] to a [[mansion world]] of [[love]]. Those left behind [[practice]] overcoming [[grief]] and entering into [[the kingdom]] of [[faith]] on earth. [[The Father]] in heaven resides in their [[hearts]] to give them [[comfort]]. Alive, you give everyone reason to love, to [[share]] the experience of [[communion]] with you, if that is your [[choice]]. In [[death]] you provide the [[opportunity]] for the [[discipline]] of love, which is faith, as you [[ascend]] into a world of so much [[light]] that you no longer doubt.

===='''''[[Love]]'''''====

===='''''[[Love]]'''''====

8. [[Violence]], or [[violation]] of another, does not exist among us. That is because All Understanding is brought to each situation without [[doubt]]. There is no need for doubt because the [[light]] [[clarifies]] everything is love. When love [[dominates]], violence may ensue. When love permeates all, violence disappears. There are no [[shadows]] to fool you, [[deceive]], create mistakes. We do not achieve [[perfection]] in everything we do, because we are perfecting [[beings]] like your selves. We strive to [[communicate]] as best we can, [[cooperating]] with you, pleased with every [[gesture]] you make and every bell we ring. You can [[forgive]] [[violence]] with [[love]], but you can not [[tolerate]] it. How to stop violence? With the understanding that it is generated from [[violation]], of the [[law]], of the inherent [[right]] of every being to be loved and to know what it is to be loveable. That is, teach love. Teach it in the [[schools]], the [[prisons]], the [[market]] place. Do not teach that love demands a rigid [[adherence]] to one God, but that one God loves through all. This is of utmost importance, that [[your planet]] begin to [[understand]] that God is not [[segregated]] into different kinds of One God. Rather, God permeates all with his love, and hers as well, and that God should appear to be one way or another is a differentiation between peoples, not between different aspects of God, or different Gods. Come to the table with you hands washed of all [[prejudice]], yet demand that your food be clean of all dark spots. To exclude others from your [[religion]], or your [[family]], is like the rotten spot on your food, decay has set in due to the over-length of time you have given to it. All religions must [[grow]] at this time and allow the table to be clean from scraps of past meals. The [[banquets]] have been great. But let the digestion be thorough. Eliminate that which no longer need be consumed and enter into the [[communion]]. The communion of [[love]] [[embraces]] each and every one.

8. [[Violence]], or [[violation]] of another, does not exist among us. That is because All Understanding is brought to each situation without [[doubt]]. There is no need for doubt because the [[light]] [[clarifies]] everything is love. When love [[dominates]], violence may ensue. When love permeates all, violence disappears. There are no [[shadows]] to fool you, [[deceive]], create mistakes. We do not achieve [[perfection]] in everything we do, because we are perfecting [[beings]] like your selves. We strive to [[communicate]] as best we can, [[cooperating]] with you, pleased with every [[gesture]] you make and every bell we ring. You can [[forgive]] [[violence]] with [[love]], but you can not [[tolerate]] it. How to stop violence? With the understanding that it is generated from [[violation]], of the [[law]], of the inherent [[right]] of every being to be loved and to know what it is to be loveable. That is, teach love. Teach it in the [[schools]], the [[prisons]], the [[market]] place. Do not teach that love demands a rigid [[adherence]] to one God, but that one God loves through all. This is of utmost importance, that [[your planet]] begin to [[understand]] that God is not [[segregated]] into different kinds of One God. Rather, God permeates all with his love, and hers as well, and that God should appear to be one way or another is a differentiation between peoples, not between different aspects of God, or different Gods. Come to the table with you hands washed of all [[prejudice]], yet demand that your food be clean of all dark spots. To exclude others from your [[religion]], or your [[family]], is like the rotten spot on your food, decay has set in due to the over-length of time you have given to it. All religions must [[grow]] at this time and allow the table to be clean from scraps of past meals. The [[banquets]] have been great. But let the digestion be thorough. Eliminate that which no longer need be consumed and enter into the [[communion]]. The communion of [[love]] [[embraces]] each and every one.

Do not [[fear]] to be loved. Whenever a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trap_door trap door] has opened, the perpetrator has suffered as well as the fallen one. [[Examine]] how the trap doors were made, but do not overmuch [[study]] the [[motivation]]. Set your sights on the [[goal]] of love and these things will be shown: goodwill is everywhere misunderstood, yet goodwill resides in each and every one. That is a [[puzzle]] is it not? Will it serve you to study why the puzzle was made? Or to solve the puzzle by your own [[experience]] of [[love]] and [[the fruits]] of your goodwill? The [[violent]] [[act]] can be understood, and [[understanding]] is the eternal [[act]] of [[forgiveness]] in your moment of [[time]], your moment of [[grief]], [[anger]], [[surprise]]. Be surprised by [[joy]] and you will find the way. Joy overcomes all [[tragedy]] with love.

Do not [[fear]] to be loved. Whenever a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trap_door trap door] has opened, the perpetrator has suffered as well as the fallen one. [[Examine]] how the trap doors were made, but do not overmuch [[study]] the [[motivation]]. Set your sights on the [[goal]] of love and these things will be shown: goodwill is everywhere misunderstood, yet goodwill resides in each and every one. That is a [[puzzle]] is it not? Will it serve you to study why the puzzle was made? Or to solve the puzzle by your own [[experience]] of [[love]] and [[the fruits]] of your goodwill? The [[violent]] [[act]] can be understood, and [[understanding]] is the eternal [[act]] of [[forgiveness]] in your moment of [[time]], your moment of [[grief]], [[anger]], [[surprise]]. Be surprised by [[joy]] and you will find the way. Joy overcomes all [[tragedy]] with love.

Once again you have [[trusted]] that we are here and you have asked for [[assistance]]. Assistance is [[communication]], sustaining the connection is your assistance to me, Olfana. Yes, I am Olfana and I have come to you to [[surprise]] you by the joy of [[discovery]], the discovery that you are connected to a stream of [[thought]], a river of communication, that will never stop, no matter how strong your [[doubts]]. The [[ocean]] is vast and we ride every [[wave]]. Our goal is not selective. All are favored ones, here, and there among you. Open your [[hearts]] to this one [[truth]], love does not [[abandon]]. Love can be seen behind the [[shadows]] of [[doubt]]. Beyond the shadows of [[death]]. [[Transcending]] the shadows of fear. Love is your faithful [[companion]]. I am here. And well so, Alana, and your beloved Devina.

Once again you have [[trusted]] that we are here and you have asked for [[assistance]]. Assistance is [[communication]], sustaining the connection is your assistance to me, Olfana. Yes, I am Olfana and I have come to you to [[surprise]] you by the joy of [[discovery]], the discovery that you are connected to a stream of [[thought]], a river of communication, that will never stop, no matter how strong your [[doubts]]. The [[ocean]] is vast and we ride every [[wave]]. Our goal is not selective. All are favored ones, here, and there among you. Open your [[hearts]] to this one [[truth]], love does not [[abandon]]. Love can be seen behind the [[shadows]] of [[doubt]]. Beyond the shadows of [[death]]. [[Transcending]] the shadows of fear. Love is your faithful [[companion]]. I am here. And well so, Alana, and your beloved Devina.

TR: I started to settle back, thinking the transmission was done. But my mind stumbled over the similarity of Alfana to a combination, which I thought to be a mistake, of Olfana and Alana, and I began to [[change]] what I had written, [[thinking]], it must be Alana. This was their response:

TR: I started to settle back, thinking the transmission was done. But my mind stumbled over the similarity of Alfana to a combination, which I thought to be a mistake, of Olfana and Alana, and I began to [[change]] what I had written, [[thinking]], it must be Alana. This was their response:

Yes, we are playing hide and seek with you, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peek_a_Boo peek-a-boo] games to rid you of your [[fear]] that [[names]] are important and you must name each one of us correctly. [[Listen]] only. That is your task and your [[pleasure]]. We are [[training]] you as you are training yourself to get out of the way of [[love]]. Does it matter what love's name? Does it matter through whom love comes? Give love and you shall [[receive]]. Your love for the mission, your love for us grows.

Yes, we are playing hide and seek with you, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peek_a_Boo peek-a-boo] games to rid you of your [[fear]] that [[names]] are important and you must name each one of us correctly. [[Listen]] only. That is your task and your [[pleasure]]. We are [[training]] you as you are training yourself to get out of the way of [[love]]. Does it matter what love's name? Does it matter through whom love comes? Give love and you shall [[receive]]. Your love for the mission, your love for us grows.

This is the end, but not the end of your [[practice]] which is, daily, hourly, to remember me. There is not enough [[memory]] to complete that operation, it is an active practice, on your knees, in your walking, and between every word you speak. [[Remember]] me and I am there with you. To remember [[Michael]]'s message, love one another as I have loved you, is to remember him, the son of [[the Father]], the brother to you, my sister. [[Amen]].

This is the end, but not the end of your [[practice]] which is, daily, hourly, to remember me. There is not enough [[memory]] to complete that operation, it is an active practice, on your knees, in your walking, and between every word you speak. [[Remember]] me and I am there with you. To remember [[Michael]]'s message, love one another as I have loved you, is to remember him, the son of [[the Father]], the brother to you, my sister. [[Amen]].

You are tired now, and so we will leave you, until refreshed and newly [[determined]] you return to us to partake of the meal, the [[assimilation]] of [[love]] into all that you do, feel, see, and say. Quite a [[banquet]], eh? ([[Smiles]])

You are tired now, and so we will leave you, until refreshed and newly [[determined]] you return to us to partake of the meal, the [[assimilation]] of [[love]] into all that you do, feel, see, and say. Quite a [[banquet]], eh? ([[Smiles]])

==Session 3==

==Session 3==

*Steps 9 and 10 and About [[Marriage]]

*Steps 9 and 10 and About [[Marriage]]

*Pray For Guidance

*Pray For Guidance

[[Practice]] is what you need now. You are not [[alone]]. We are with you. If others retreat for awhile it is to nurture themselves, to resuscitate their [[mind]] and [[heart]], bringing themselves back up to snuff as you say. Be tenderhearted toward your absent ones. They do not intend you harm. It is your [[mandate]] not to allow harm to turn you against the ways of [[love]]. Unbearable [[grief]] is the recognition that some things are only known to God and your [[Thought Adjuster]]. Even your need to be [[understood]] can only be brought to them. That is why we say that you are not given that which you can not bear, because God is always with you to hear your [[cry]] and we are always ready to show you the way out of the [[darkness]]. The feeling of unbearable grief is just that, a [[feeling]] meant to push you, [[lead]] you, drive you toward the proper exit, the bridge across your troubles into a [[communion]] of [[light]]; be that light unto others.

[[Practice]] is what you need now. You are not [[alone]]. We are with you. If others retreat for awhile it is to nurture themselves, to resuscitate their [[mind]] and [[heart]], bringing themselves back up to snuff as you say. Be tenderhearted toward your absent ones. They do not intend you harm. It is your [[mandate]] not to allow harm to turn you against the ways of [[love]]. Unbearable [[grief]] is the recognition that some things are only known to God and your [[Thought Adjuster]]. Even your need to be [[understood]] can only be brought to them. That is why we say that you are not given that which you can not bear, because God is always with you to hear your [[cry]] and we are always ready to show you the way out of the [[darkness]]. The feeling of unbearable grief is just that, a [[feeling]] meant to push you, [[lead]] you, drive you toward the proper exit, the bridge across your troubles into a [[communion]] of [[light]]; be that light unto others.

Do not fear. Do not [[fear]]. We can not tell you enough about how fear is the [[distortion]] of [[truth]]. Your [[reality]] is one of love, but you see only the [[turbulence]] of natural forces working through the thickness of [[time]]; like dark [[soil]] so rich in nutrients, yet without moisture and [[light]] so useless. Let me say this again. You bend yourself to the wheel, daily making life's needs a matter of utmost importance. This is [[necessary]] and true to the task of [[survival]]. But making time for the [[light]] and the living waters to nurture [[the soul]] of your life is what makes the [[grief]] of living bearable. We love you. Our love can only be known if you choose to turn your hearts and minds toward the light that resides within. When you can [[spark another]], or another can [[listen]] to you with our same [[attention]], then you feel relieved, your grief is lifted somewhat, but always for the [[joy]] to be total, you must turn to me, your inner guide, your [[Ta|fragment of God within]], your complete source of [[comfort]].

Do not fear. Do not [[fear]]. We can not tell you enough about how fear is the [[distortion]] of [[truth]]. Your [[reality]] is one of love, but you see only the [[turbulence]] of natural forces working through the thickness of [[time]]; like dark [[soil]] so rich in nutrients, yet without moisture and [[light]] so useless. Let me say this again. You bend yourself to the wheel, daily making life's needs a matter of utmost importance. This is [[necessary]] and true to the task of [[survival]]. But making time for the [[light]] and the living waters to nurture [[the soul]] of your life is what makes the [[grief]] of living bearable. We love you. Our love can only be known if you choose to turn your hearts and minds toward the light that resides within. When you can [[spark]] another, or another can [[listen]] to you with our same [[attention]], then you feel relieved, your grief is lifted somewhat, but always for the [[joy]] to be total, you must turn to me, your inner guide, your [[Ta|fragment of God within]], your complete source of [[comfort]].

There are indeed many [[comforts]] to be found on [[earth]], but you will notice that these comforts are short and must be endlessly replaced. Thus you have the word [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consumerism consumerism]. An ism that must be continued to exist. Our comfort is everlasting. This is puzzling to those who do not know it and so they create [[rituals]] and demand your [[obedience]]. We demand nothing, only give unto you the light that [[heals]], life everlasting. If your friend (an [[atheist]]) believes there is only now, and nothing more, do not [[fear]]. The essential [[truth]] will be [[revealed]] and all you need to notice is the state of his [[heart]], the [[expression]] of his [[love]]. If that is overflowing with the [[goodness]] that you know is ours, then what is there to be concerned about? [[Belief]] is only a [[barrier]] when it does not lead to love. When love is present, beliefs can be like [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Eggs_and_Ham Green Eggs and Ham], (Dr. Seuss book.) the enjoyment of [[children]], the fancy of adult creation. [[Love]] is what matters. Be at peace with your friend, your brothers and sisters. Preach only [[love]].

There are indeed many [[comforts]] to be found on [[earth]], but you will notice that these comforts are short and must be endlessly replaced. Thus you have the word [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consumerism consumerism]. An ism that must be continued to exist. Our comfort is everlasting. This is puzzling to those who do not know it and so they create [[rituals]] and demand your [[obedience]]. We demand nothing, only give unto you the light that [[heals]], life everlasting. If your friend (an [[atheist]]) believes there is only now, and nothing more, do not [[fear]]. The essential [[truth]] will be [[revealed]] and all you need to notice is the state of his [[heart]], the [[expression]] of his [[love]]. If that is overflowing with the [[goodness]] that you know is ours, then what is there to be concerned about? [[Belief]] is only a [[barrier]] when it does not lead to love. When love is present, beliefs can be like [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Eggs_and_Ham Green Eggs and Ham], (Dr. Seuss book.) the enjoyment of [[children]], the fancy of adult creation. [[Love]] is what matters. Be at peace with your friend, your brothers and sisters. Preach only [[love]].

Do not [[fear]]. Do not fear. You are there, we are here. But the reason for living is to pass love along, here or there, now, then and in the [[future]]. This is the [[song]]; Always always always think with love. Always, always, always [[breathe]] our [[love]]. Always, always, always remember love is the way.

Do not [[fear]]. Do not fear. You are there, we are here. But the reason for living is to pass love along, here or there, now, then and in the [[future]]. This is the [[song]]; Always always always think with love. Always, always, always [[breathe]] our [[love]]. Always, always, always remember love is the way.

Legion loves too. The [[masculine]] and the [[feminine]] are so well linked on this side of the [[mountain]] that we are a [[dance]] of [[joy]], every step so well timed it would take a crowbar to pry us apart. This is the [[cooperation]] we would teach you. The [[communion]] between [[man]] and [[woman]] on your planet evolves. We see it bearing fruit. Do not let the sluggish mishaps of daily life turn your face away from the magnificent [[opportunities]] that are in your [[path]]. Your [[partner¹s]] [[heart]] is as strong and yearns for [[growth]] as you do. Keep your eye on the [[goal]], connecting with love to further love. Let both your [[hearts]] [[strengthen]] each one and give this strength to those who come to hear us and learn with you. Legion would speak now.

Legion loves too. The [[masculine]] and the [[feminine]] are so well linked on this side of the [[mountain]] that we are a [[dance]] of [[joy]], every step so well timed it would take a crowbar to pry us apart. This is the [[cooperation]] we would teach you. The [[communion]] between [[man]] and [[woman]] on your planet evolves. We see it bearing fruit. Do not let the sluggish mishaps of daily life turn your face away from the magnificent [[opportunities]] that are in your [[path]]. Your [[partner¹s]] [[heart]] is as strong and yearns for [[growth]] as you do. Keep your eye on the [[goal]], connecting with love to further love. Let both your [[hearts]] [[strengthen]] each one and give this strength to those who come to hear us and learn with you. Legion would speak now.

The [[history]] of men on earth is one of striving to [[achieve]] an [[understanding]] that can only bring them [[satisfaction]] if laced with [[love]]. I use that word well. Laced is a term of your [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_culture drug mind], is it not? It means something hidden has been slipped in. But [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lace lace] is also the gentle [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doily doily] placed on the table by woman. The frill that lies across her breast, rising and falling as she goes about her daily tasks, ruffling at her chin when the breezes pass. Man¹s [[knowledge]] and [[power]] yearn to be laced with the softer [[wisdom]] of gentle [[love]]. Your [[leaders]] are [[confused]] when such [[wisdom]] is [[rejected]] or turned against them, yet they continue on, stumbling perhaps, but [[hunger]] does not allow for table [[manners]] and [[ignorance]] will make mistakes. Your men are still [[ignorant]] of the love of God as [[equal]] between [[man]] and [[woman]]. This is not a [[social]] concept, as your world would have it. This is the state of your inner realm untouched by all [[history]]. To thread the needle, to pull the curtain aside, is a [[silent]] approach, a [[quiet]] task, the effort of [[contemplation]] and love. Pray for all those in the seat of [[power]] as you do for those suffering the consequences of power misused and misguided. Every lesson [[leads]] us along the [[path]] toward God¹s [[manifestation]] of [[love]].

The [[history]] of men on earth is one of striving to [[achieve]] an [[understanding]] that can only bring them [[satisfaction]] if laced with [[love]]. I use that word well. Laced is a term of your [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_culture drug mind], is it not? It means something hidden has been slipped in. But [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lace lace] is also the gentle [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doily doily] placed on the table by woman. The frill that lies across her breast, rising and falling as she goes about her daily tasks, ruffling at her chin when the breezes pass. Man¹s [[knowledge]] and [[power]] yearn to be laced with the softer [[wisdom]] of gentle [[love]]. Your [[leaders]] are [[confused]] when such [[wisdom]] is [[rejected]] or turned against them, yet they continue on, stumbling perhaps, but [[hunger]] does not allow for table [[manners]] and [[ignorance]] will make mistakes. Your men are still [[ignorant]] of the love of God as [[equal]] between [[man]] and [[woman]]. This is not a [[social]] concept, as your world would have it. This is the state of your inner realm untouched by all [[history]]. To thread the needle, to pull the curtain aside, is a [[silent]] approach, a [[quiet]] task, the effort of [[contemplation]] and love. Pray for all those in the seat of [[power]] as you do for those suffering the consequences of power misused and misguided. Every lesson [[leads]] us along the [[path]] toward God¹s [[manifestation]] of [[love]].

I am Legion. You almost forgot, did you not? Yes, you can "forget" your [[arbitrary]] rules and demarcations when led by love. My love for you is [[total]]. Suffer not your [[fear]] of men with me. I am here that you may know a "man¹s" love as you know the love of Devina. This is an important task on [[your planet]]. We have come to you to teach [[love]], nondiscriminatory love. You must [[discern]] the [[subtleties]], yes, to allow love to pass through, but you must set aside your false walls and allow the curtain of love to blow freely, the infinite [[patterns]] of love to be seen. I too pass through the lace curtain with you hand in hand as we enter the anterooms of God¹s chambers. The [[burden]] of [[manhood]] is on my shoulders, I do not carry it lightly, but the [[joy]] of our [[communion]] in love sends all burden away. I thank you for this [[opportunity]] to dance with you. Legion.

I am Legion. You almost forgot, did you not? Yes, you can "forget" your [[arbitrary]] rules and demarcations when led by love. My love for you is [[total]]. Suffer not your [[fear]] of men with me. I am here that you may know a "man¹s" love as you know the love of Devina. This is an important task on [[your planet]]. We have come to you to teach [[love]], nondiscriminatory love. You must [[discern]] the [[subtleties]], yes, to allow love to pass through, but you must set aside your false walls and allow the curtain of love to blow freely, the infinite [[patterns]] of love to be seen. I too pass through the lace curtain with you hand in hand as we enter the anterooms of God¹s chambers. The [[burden]] of [[manhood]] is on my shoulders, I do not carry it lightly, but the [[joy]] of our [[communion]] in love sends all burden away. I thank you for this [[opportunity]] to dance with you. Legion.

This is Alana speaking. You are beginning to [[discern]] the different [[quality]] of [[vibration]] that is he and me. We will continue to work with you at this. That is all for now. Pass through the lace curtain of love each time you greet another being on [[your planet]]. We ask no more than that you give [[love]] where love is missing. Alana.

This is Alana speaking. You are beginning to [[discern]] the different [[quality]] of [[vibration]] that is he and me. We will continue to work with you at this. That is all for now. Pass through the lace curtain of love each time you greet another being on [[your planet]]. We ask no more than that you give [[love]] where love is missing. Alana.

==Session 4==

==Session 4==

June 11, 2000

*June 11, 2000

===Lesson===

===='''''[[Faith]]''''', '''''[[Love]]''''', '''''[[Understanding]]'''''====

 

11. Open the meeting softly, with welcome, to those who attend for the first time, to us [[eagerly]] waiting, [[listening]]. Take time to listen for yourselves, for the [[group]], for each individual to search into their own [[heart]] and [[mind]] within the [[stillness]] provided by the group stillness. Yes, it is good to commit to the [[goal]]: to love and growing into love via the regular [[practice]] of stillness. We will be there with you every time. It does not matter if [[words]] are heard or spoken, what matters is the [[intention]] to listen for the word of God’s [[love]] to pass through you toward others.

 

11. Open the meeting softly, with welcome, to those who attend for the first time, to us eagerly waiting, listening. Take time to listen for yourselves, for the group, for each individual to search into their own heart and mind within the stillness provided by the group stillness. Yes, it is good to commit to the goal: to love and growing into love via the regular practice of stillness. We will be there with you every time. It does not matter if words are heard or spoken, what matters is the intention to listen for the word of God’s love to pass through you toward others.

 

 

You must be able to tolerate being misunderstood in order to carry on with love. Understanding is so vast an enterprise, that even I do not pretend to understand All. Yet it is a consolation to you that I understand more than your mind, which accepts what I have to say with faith.

Faith alone will take you through the turbulence of misunderstanding that is the white water of harm’s way. Every mind must surrender to the unknown. This can be done with fury and rage, the attempt to control that which can not be controlled, or with love. We advise love, of course, but that is every individual’s human choice.

My love is with you S. I was pleased to be with Legion in your [[morning]] lesson of [[obedience]] to God’s will that you mend your [[body]]. Legion is quite a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master_Sergeant sergeant master], is he not? [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boot_camp Boot camp] with love. He noticed your [[attention]] [[wandering]] away from the tight constrictions which he would have you learn by [[choice]], and so he willingly stepped aside and lovingly watched your [[detour]] into my lane of activity, the stretch and the longer [[breath]] reaching with your body’s stretch. He welcomed you back, did he not? When you remembered him. Both modes of body building are required; we [[dance]] together, call us the army of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoga yoga], the yoga army. The [[discipline]] of the [[military]] is to be strong. The discipline of yoga is for the [[body]] to be strong while [[breathing]] [[love]]. Alana

The inability to tolerate being misunderstood tightens and strengthens the barriers to understanding. It builds the walls of accusation and ridicule. It turns intelligent thought into rigid judgement and condemnation. Even the truth becomes suspect and subject to denials. Every friend you know suffers this malady, the intolerance of misunderstanding. Have compassion and patience toward them and toward yourself.

You must be able to tolerate being misunderstood in order to carry on with [[love]]. [[Understanding]] is so vast an enterprise, that even I do not pretend to understand All. Yet it is a [[consolation]] to you that I understand more than your [[mind]], which [[accepts]] what I have to say with [[faith]].

The only solution to this malady is love. Allow yourself to love. Allow your heart to be filled with our love. Soon the misunderstandings become minor, then minuscule, then they disappear into the tapestry of love. That is not to say that misunderstandings never need to be cleaned up, for sometimes this is a good lesson, a rich source of material for growth, and even, sometimes, the final opening of the door to love; but rather that understanding is an eternal thing, a matter of eternal mastery, and you do not have that kind of time in your lifetime on the planet Urantia, earth. But you can grasp at this understanding with your faith. Faith always opens the heart to allow love to flow through, be that our love or yours is not the difference that matters, only that it is love. Whether we are the motivators of that love, or you, is not a matter of concern when the primary act of necessity is to love. We, however, will always be there to soothe your fears that to love without being understood is foolish, or dangerous, or not your due. Love carries the understanding that transcends everything you know or fail to know, and, I think you have already had this experience, it is often the only bridge available to you. Love brings joy, into your heart and into the hearts of those who receive your love even as they have failed to understand you, or the source of your love. Stand tall, strong and firm in your present understanding. The rest is God’s to give, yours to learn, ours to encourage. That is all. A collaboration of Alana and Legion

[[Faith]] alone will take you through the [[turbulence]] of misunderstanding that is the white water of harm’s way. Every mind must [[surrender]] to the [[unknown]]. This can be done with fury and [[rage]], the attempt to [[control]] that which can not be controlled, or with [[love]]. We advise love, of course, but that is every individual’s human [[choice]].

12. There is always a need for a healing center. What you will have to do is examine, each of you, what your talents and capacities are for establishing such a mission project. You are doing fine. We want to encourage you to continue on the path you have chosen which is to take one step at a time, clean things up one person at a time, looking through our eyes, if you will, upon the scene at hand. Yes, we speak to you when, in the course of your daily contemplation of these matters you ask our advice, our guidance, our teaching on the subject. This is the ultimate goal, the ultimate teaching, to listen for the word of God, the direction of love, in everything you do. We will come to you every time you call. We are there every time you ask. Our task is to communicate the Fathers love. Your task is to listen to His message, love one another as I love thee. Your goal is to manifest this love and caring in every relationship, and every movement you make, every gesture, every thought, word and deed that contributes to your relationships becoming more loving is a victory, for thee and me.

The only solution to this malady is [[love]]. Allow yourself to love. Allow your [[heart]] to be filled with our love. Soon the misunderstandings become minor, then minuscule, then they disappear into the [[tapestry]] of love. That is not to say that misunderstandings never need to be cleaned up, for sometimes this is a good lesson, a rich source of material for [[growth]], and even, sometimes, the final opening of the door to love; but rather that [[understanding]] is an [[eternal]] thing, a matter of eternal mastery, and you do not have that kind of time in your lifetime on the planet [[Urantia]], earth. But you can grasp at this understanding with your [[faith]]. Faith always opens the heart to allow love to [[flow]] through, be that our love or yours is not the [[difference]] that matters, only that it is love. Whether we are the [[motivators]] of that love, or you, is not a matter of concern when the primary [[act]] of [[necessity]] is to love. We, however, will always be there to soothe your [[fears]] that to love without being understood is [[foolish]], or [[dangerous]], or not your due. Love carries the [[understanding]] that [[transcends]] [[everything]] you know or fail to know, and, I think you have already had this [[experience]], it is often the only bridge available to you. Love brings [[joy]], into your heart and into the hearts of those who [[receive]] your love even as they have failed to [[understand]] you, or the source of your love. Stand tall, strong and firm in your present understanding. The rest is God’s to give, yours to [[learn]], ours to [[encourage]]. That is all. A [[collaboration]] of Alana and Legion

You struggle, you procrastinate, you rag on, but we are not displeased. Continue to practice the stillness and we will tell you each time, go forth little one, loved one, your path is straight and narrow but encompasses alltime and embraces everything. Love is that wide and that eternal. Your singular, individual, experience of love is troubled by your small scope of understanding. We can widen your sights, you can fling yourself into the depths of horror and we will still be there to show you the light of love. The way of love is the same in the darkness of nights howling, in the vast echo across frozen mountains, in the simple exchange between a common person and an ordinary friend. Love is simple. All it requires is choice, the choice to love.

12. There is always a need for a [[healing]] center. What you will have to do is [[examine]], each of you, what your [[talents]] and capacities are for establishing such a [[mission]] project. You are doing fine. We want to [[encourage]] you to continue on the [[path]] you have chosen which is to take one [[step]] at a time, clean things up one person at a time, looking through our eyes, if you will, upon the scene at hand. Yes, we speak to you when, in the course of your daily [[contemplation]] of these matters you ask our advice, our [[guidance]], our teaching on the subject. This is the [[ultimate]] [[goal]], the ultimate teaching, to [[listen]] for the word of God, the [[direction]] of love, in everything you do. We will come to you every time you call. We are there every time you ask. Our task is to [[communicate]] [[the Father]]'s love. Your task is to [[listen]] to His message, love one another as I love thee. Your goal is to [[manifest]] this love and caring in every [[relationship]], and every movement you make, every [[gesture]], every [[thought]], word and deed that contributes to your [[relationships]] [[becoming]] more loving is a [[victory]], for thee and me.

Yes, it is time to post your messages, to allow that expansion into eternity to draw you further toward your destiny, bring into your space, as you call it, those opportunities that you long for, seek, and can fulfill. Do not be afraid. Stand steady and firm on your present course. Take time out, we are not going anywhere. Relax, we can speak to you in many ways. But listen, always listen, for each time you hear and put our words of love into use, you further the planet toward that day of light in life that is your due and your saving grace, your joy. Joy is the natural friend of love. Joy accompanies love like the wake of a boat in which dolphins dance. Even under the most tragic of circumstances, when love is felt, joy is not far behind. It may be a brief glance or spark of light, but it is joy, and you know it.

You [[struggle]], you [[procrastinate]], you rag on, but we are not displeased. Continue to [[practice]] the [[stillness]] and we will tell you each time, go forth little one, loved one, your [[path]] is straight and narrow but [[encompasses]] all time and embraces [[everything]]. [[Love]] is that wide and that eternal. Your singular, [[individual]], [[experience]] of love is troubled by your small scope of [[understanding]]. We can widen your [[sights]], you can fling yourself into the depths of [[horror]] and we will still be there to show you the [[light]] of [[love]]. The way of love is the same in the [[darkness]] of nights howling, in the vast [[echo]] across frozen [[mountains]], in the simple exchange between a common person and an ordinary [[friend]]. Love is [[simple]]. All it requires is choice, the [[choice]] to love.

It is possible that someone will want to create a Melchizedek Gardens, a healing center for growth and grief, a place to relearn the lessons of dance and faith, yoga and strength. But that is not our task with you. We are here to love you into loving yourself. Legion would speak with you. Olfana

Yes, it is time to post your [[messages]], to allow that expansion into [[eternity]] to draw you further toward your [[destiny]], bring into your [[space]], as you call it, those [[opportunities]] that you long for, seek, and can fulfill. Do not be [[afraid]]. Stand steady and firm on your present [[course]]. Take time out, we are not going anywhere. [[Relax]], we can speak to you in many ways. But [[listen]], always listen, for each time you hear and put our [[words]] of love into use, you further the planet toward that day of [[Light and Life|light in life]] that is your due and your saving [[grace]], your [[joy]]. Joy is the natural friend of [[love]]. Joy accompanies love like the wake of a boat in which dolphins dance. Even under the most [[tragic]] of circumstances, when love is felt, joy is not far behind. It may be a brief glance or [[spark]] of [[light]], but it is [[joy]], and you know it.

My thoughts are heavy on you tonight. Why, my little one? Why do you anticipate stern words, cross purposes maligned? I have no complaint, only encouragement. Yes, each time you breathe me in you feel my presence and you fill your body up with your belief in my goodwill for you. My breathing is yours to practice, lifting up your chest, pulling your body into an alignment closely linked to images of Amazons and tall trees. My boot camp of love is asking only this, 10 minutes a day, strengthen your body. Thank you. Legion.

It is possible that someone will want to create a ''Melchizedek Gardens'', a [[healing]] center for [[growth]] and [[grief]], a place to relearn the lessons of [[dance]] and [[faith]], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoga yoga] and [[strength]]. But that is not our task with you. We are here to love you into loving yourself. Legion would speak with you. Olfana

We do not need to give private messages if these make you uncomfortable. We can work indirectly with each person who reads what you have transmitted and by these words are entered into that stillness, the kingdom within. Good night. Thank you for giving us this time. Alana

My [[thoughts]] are heavy on you tonight. Why, my little one? Why do you [[anticipate]] stern [[words]], cross [[purposes]] maligned? I have no complaint, only [[encouragement]]. Yes, each time you [[breathe]] me in you feel my [[presence]] and you fill your body up with your [[belief]] in my goodwill for you. My [[breathing]] is yours to [[practice]], lifting up your chest, pulling your body into an [[alignment]] closely linked to images of Amazons and tall trees. My boot camp of love is asking only this, 10 minutes a day, strengthen your body. Thank you. Legion.

==Session 5==

==Session 5==

===Lesson===

===='''''[[Stillness]]'''''====

*Transmitters Must Practice Their Own Stillness;

 

*Those Who Do Not Transmit WE Speak To Their Adjusters

Transmitters Must Practice Their Own Stillness;

 

Those Who Do Not Transmit WE Speak To Their Adjusters

 

13. Your ego is entitled to take pleasure in a job well done. We have no objections to the ego's desires, only excesses of indulgence. For example, pride is appropriate for any one who has overcome hurdles, obstacles gargantuan or Swiftian small, and have done well with all the resources at hand. To indulge in pride, to take pride when it is not due, to inherit pride without fulfillment of prides role, well, that’s a whole kettle of another fish. (Smile. In fact uproarious laughter over the TR's difficulty typing that malapropism.)

To approach this from another sidewalk in life. There are people on [[your planet]] who will never see beyond their nose, so to speak. They will never climb [[mountains]], swing from tree branches, eat an apple, walk a mile in your shoes. Should they be deprived of the great [[blessing]] of pride in themselves? Yet even they must beware false pride or pride without [[merit]], for they will not know the joy that is their due. Yes, I repeat, the joy that is their due. The same holds true for any other of the many [[functions]] and attributes of the [[ego]]. You are [[human beings]] walking on the planet earth, [[Urantia]], and you must deal with that as human beings do. You are not [[expected]] to be God, only a facet of God on earth walking miles and miles in your shoes. When we say we [[love]] you, we speak directly to your gem within, the [[Thought Adjuster]], your [[stillness]] place, and to your ego.

To approach this from another sidewalk in life. There are people on your planet who will never see beyond their nose, so to speak. They will never climb mountains, swing from tree branches, eat an apple, walk a mile in your shoes. Should they be deprived of the great blessing of pride in themselves? Yet even they must beware false pride or pride without merit, for they will not know the joy that is their due. Yes, I repeat, the joy that is their due. The same holds true for any other of the many functions and attributes of the ego. You are human beings walking on the planet earth, Urantia, and you must deal with that as human beings do. You are not expected to be God, only a facet of God on earth walking miles and miles in your shoes. When we say we love you, we speak directly to your gem within, the Thought Adjuster, your stillness place, and to your ego.

[[Love]] has always been difficult to [[explain]]. Why does the ego do some things and not others? Why does the beaten child love the [[father]]? The suffering of human kind is equally incomprehensible to me. You must turn yourself within, inside out, to even [[understand]] to a small degree how much love is out there in [[the universe]] for thee.  

Love has always been difficult to explain. Why does the ego do some things and not others? Why does the beaten child love the father? The suffering of human kind is equally incomprehensible to me. You must turn yourself within, inside out, to even understand to a small degree how much love is out there in the universe for thee. Alana

Devina - I am showering you with the [[stars]] and sprinkles and showers of [[light]] that are my love for you. I wash away your [[sorrow]], bless your [[happiness]]. I am here to [[listen]] to your mind and heart working together with my others and me. Whenever you need a [[rest]], a breather from what you have suddenly seen, or continue to do because love leads you relentlessly, the [[joy]] is so [[pure]], take one. Your friends will grow many hearts right before your eyes. Their faces will gather around you to [[smile]]. They wish to [[share]] their love with you, my others, and they want you to know that they enjoyed a good laugh this evening and continue to smile.  

I am showering you with the stars and sprinkles and showers of light that are my love for you. I wash away your sorrow, bless your happiness. I am here to listen to your mind and heart working together with my others and me. Whenever you need a rest, a breather from what you have suddenly seen, or continue to do because love leads you relentlessly, the joy is so pure, take one. Your friends will grow many hearts right before your eyes. Their faces will gather around you to smile. They wish to share their love with you, my others, and they want you to know that they enjoyed a good laugh this evening and continue to smile. Devina

Here comes Legion, you say. Here comes Legion as if you have mixed [[feelings]]? Your ten minutes (of [[strength]] [[practice]]) today stretched to thirty, did it not? Yes, and as with the [[stillness]] practice, you did not immediately notice that stretch because you were so in [[joy]] doing what you were doing? Yes, and you also [[discovered]] that the stillness practice was part of your practice of strength? Good, Yes on all three. That gives you 100 per cent. The boot camp of love teaches [[strength]] as the power of love to do [[good]] in this world. It takes a strong [[mind]], [[body]] and [[heart]] to work with love. The power of love has a force beyond your capacity to [[imagine]], even [[comprehend]]. Your body must be fit to tolerate the power, which by the way is joy, too.

Here comes Legion, you say. Here comes Legion as if you have mixed feelings? Your ten minutes (of strength practice) today stretched to thirty, did it not? Yes, and as with the stillness practice, you did not immediately notice that stretch because you were so in joy doing what you were doing? Yes, and you also discovered that the stillness practice was part of your practice of strength? Good, Yes on all three. That gives you 100 per cent. The boot camp of love teaches strength as the power of love to do good in this world. It takes a strong mind, body and heart to work with love. The power of love has a force beyond your capacity to imagine, even comprehend. Your body must be fit to tolerate the power, which by the way is joy, too.

You are [[learning]] to take [[direction]], to [[appreciate]] the direction, and to [[surrender]] to interruption with love and without forgetting. Although we will agree that forgetting is the next [[step]] for you, is it not? So it is important to understand why one forgets. Your wish to know often stands in the way of [[love]]. Your fear of love often stands in the way of knowing. [[Surrender]] to a discipline, any [[discipline]], is a surrender to knowing love, which can be found to exist in the most unexpected and strangely encountered places.

You are learning to take direction, to appreciate the direction, and to surrender to interruption with love and without forgetting. Although we will agree that forgetting is the next step for you, is it not? So it is important to understand why one forgets. Your wish to know often stands in the way of love. Your fear of love often stands in the way of knowing. Surrender to a discipline, any discipline, is a surrender to knowing love, which can be found to exist in the most unexpected and strangely encountered places.

[[Surrender]] is a [[complicated]] word, enough to require a paragraph all it's own. You [[hesitate]] to surrender because of the [[unknown]], and because you [[fear]] you will not find love. Such a [[puzzle]]. And so you often find yourself going down a rabbit hole into the [[dark]] under layers of your earthly [[experience]] and often think you are lost until suddenly you have surrendered the [[idea]] that you knew which rabbit hole you were in and where you were going. And suddenly, you then, but only then, in the moment of surrender, realize that you did know all along that you had [[faith]], faith you would know [[love]], faith you would know the ways of love, even when in [[fact]] you did not know love, or only did know love to a very small degree. Because following the way of love is an ever widening [[path]], even when you may spend quite some time [[thinking]] the way is narrow. Practice [[surrender]], ten minutes a day. You surrender in the [[practice]] of [[stillness]]. You surrender in the practice of [[strength]]. You've got that practice (of surrender) covered! (Chuckle)

Surrender is a complicated word, enough to require a paragraph all it's own. You hesitate to surrender because of the unknown, and because you fear you will not find love. Such a puzzle. And so you often find yourself going down a rabbit hole into the dark under layers of your earthly experience and often think you are lost until suddenly you have surrendered the idea that you knew which rabbit hole you were in and where you were going. And suddenly, you then, but only then, in the moment of surrender, realize that you did know all along that you had Faith, faith you would know love, faith you would know the ways of love, even when in fact you did not know love, or only did know love to a very small degree. Because following the way of love is an ever widening path, even when you may spend quite some time thinking the way is narrow. Practice surrender, ten minutes a day. You surrender in the practice of stillness. You surrender in the practice of strength. You've got that practice (of surrender) covered! (Chuckle)

Now to speak to your [[Thought Adjuster]], your [[heart]] of [[stillness]] within. We fill that space with everything we have, so much you can not [[imagine]]. And that is why it is important still, to give yourself ten minutes a day of stillness [[practice]] without the task of [[transmitting]]. This you are accomplishing. We mention it so that anyone who may be [[reading]] these words, those who transmit and those who don't will know the importance too.

Now to speak to your Thought Adjuster, your heart of stillness within. We fill that space with everything we have, so much you can not imagine. And that is why it is important still, to give yourself ten minutes a day of stillness practice without the task of transmitting. This you are accomplishing. We mention it so that anyone who may be reading these words, those who transmit and those who don't will know the importance too.

[[Transmitters]] must continue their private stillness time for themselves. And those who do not transmit, or do not hear our words, must know how important it is that they allow us to talk to their [[Thought Adjusters]] every day. We are a life line for them as well as you. We keep the [[machinery]] of [[connection]] in [[tune]]. Everyone's stillness practice is of the utmost importance. That is the [[privilege]] that nourishes us, for each time we speak with your Thought Adjuster, we too are spoken to. That is the nature of our love. It [[flows]] through All, You will open into that stillness when you die. You will [[surrender]] to it with a [[smile]], if you can remember, of course. If not, your forgetting will be short lived. Joy is your destination.

Transmitters must continue their private stillness time for themselves. And those who do not transmit, or do not hear our words, must know how important it is that they allow us to talk to their Thought Adjusters every day. We are a life line for them as well as you. We keep the machinery of connection in tune. Everyone's stillness practice is of the utmost importance. That is the privilege that nourishes us, for each time we speak with your Thought Adjuster, we too are spoken to. That is the nature of our love. It flows through All, You will open into that stillness when you die. You will surrender to it with a smile, if you can remember, of course. If not, your forgetting will be short lived. Joy is your destination.

So we come back to our [[discussion]] of forgetting. It has to do with [[faith]], as well. Have faith and your faith will [[grow]]. Stay [[focused]]. The fruits of love are many and will remind you, as well. Continue to [[practice]] the [[stillness]], the more quiet the pond the more [[sunlight]] it [[reflects]] for your eye to see. The stillness practice will enhance your [[memory]], for each time you practice you increase your [[understanding]] of how to live peacefully with your brothers and sisters and you bring this knowledge of the stillness into your world. It is your only refuge.  

Keep on. Thank you.

Keep on. Thank you.

==Session 6==

==Session 6==

===Lesson===

===='''''[[Discipline]]'''''====

The [[discipline]] of [[love]] involves [[focus]]. Any discipline involves focus, [[intense]] focus. Yes it is like putting the needles on the right groove, threading the needle, following the tracks of a squirrel, managing to put the electric pencil, the wand held between your teeth, in the right place. You cannot avoid [[discipline]] if you want to accomplish something, for your [[self]], or for others. It is this hard [[focus]], this single minded [[effort]], that takes you through the squeeze box of accomplishment. You are driven on by love, love for the sport, love for the [[goal]], love for what you believe will be the results of this effort. That is why [[strange]] bedfellows can be found in the House of Love. Yes, a bit like the Fun House at your [[carnival]]; you may see most [[distorted]] faces and bodies there. Some because they are distorted by [[disease]] and have overcome their [[limitations]] by [[discipline]]. Some because their faces are distorted by making wrong [[choices]], yet holding to them fast like the boat cuts the edge of the hurricane. Your worst [[fanatic]] [[experiences]] a love for the chase. Your [[torturer]] has gone through the eye of the hurricane and, gently presses to extract the last piece of [[information]], the love for that extraction, that informative result is real. It often does not matter to them if the information is correct, their love has transferred to getting it.

 

The discipline of love involves focus. Any discipline involves focus, intense focus. Yes it is like putting the needles on the right groove, threading the needle, following the tracks of a squirrel, managing to put the electric pencil, the wand held between your teeth, in the right place. You cannot avoid discipline if you want to accomplish something, for your self, or for others. It is this hard focus, this single minded effort, that takes you through the squeeze box of accomplishment. You are driven on by love, love for the sport, love for the goal, love for what you believe will be the results of this effort. That is why strange bedfellows can be found in the House of Love. Yes, a bit like the Fun House at your carnival; you may see most distorted faces and bodies there. Some because they are distorted by disease and have overcome their limitations by discipline. Some because their faces are distorted by making wrong choices, yet holding to them fast like the boat cuts the edge of the hurricane. Your worst fanatic experiences a love for the chase. Your torturer has gone through the eye of the hurricane and, gently presses to extract the last piece of information, the love for that extraction, that informative result is real. It often does not matter to them if the information is correct, their love has transferred to getting it.

You are experiencing the vagaries of discipline now. You are not always sure, you doubt, you practice with doubts spilling from your mind. It is only your love that will keep you at this task. Love for the message we have to give you, the information, and love for the results. If you loose track, you are protected by me. I will always be here when you put the needle in the groove. Yes, anyone who reads your information must go through their own groove to understand it. You need not worry, they are responsible for themselves, you are responsible for your self.

You are [[experiencing]] the vagaries of [[discipline]] now. You are not always sure, you [[doubt]], you [[practice]] with doubts spilling from your mind. It is only your love that will keep you at this task. Love for the message we have to give you, the [[information]], and love for the results. If you loose track, you are [[protected]] by me. I will always be here when you put the needle in the groove. Yes, anyone who reads your information must go through their own groove to understand it. You need not [[worry]], they are [[responsible]] for themselves, you are [[responsible]] for your [[self]].

That is the responsibility of choice. Choice plays the greatest part in your reality. You must choose love. That is the same as you must forgive him. Your choice will determine everything. I ask you to choose love long before you have understanding, for understanding grows out of experience, trying, effort, mistakes, staying in the groove until suddenly the groove takes you out of itself into another groove altogether. Each leap is the result of choice and the discipline that choice requires to put it into effect and to enjoy the results.

That is the [[responsibility]] of [[choice]]. Choice plays the greatest part in your [[reality]]. You must choose love. That is the same as you must [[forgive]] him. Your choice will determine everything. I ask you to choose love long before you have [[understanding]], for understanding grows out of [[experience]], trying, effort, mistakes, staying in the groove until suddenly the groove takes you out of itself into another groove altogether. Each leap is the result of choice and the discipline that choice requires to put it into effect and to enjoy the results.

The fruits of the spirit are many and wonderful. They bring joy, into your heart, into your world. You can know another¹s choice by the fruits of their spirit. You can know your own choice by the results of that choice. Does it bring more joy into your heart? If disappointed in the outside results, are you satisfied, happy, joyful with the inner results of your labors? Encourage everyone you know to choose love, and acknowledge every choice to love that you encounter, in yourself, in others. My others, said Devina. Thee, said Alana. The personal relationship that evolves from the practiced choice to love is an experience of oneness that is difficult to convey in words for it is an experience. The TR used to have a goddaughter in her care quite often; that child referred to the TR as my Suzi. She expressed the relationship rightly; not the possession of something all hers, but the possession of a mutuality, a duality that in spirit was one.

[[The fruits]] of the spirit are many and wonderful. They bring [[joy]], into your [[heart]], into your world. You can know another¹s choice by [[the fruits]] of their spirit. You can know your own choice by the results of that [[choice]]. Does it bring more [[joy]] into your heart? If [[disappointed]] in the outside results, are you [[satisfied]], [[happy]], joyful with the inner results of your labors? [[Encourage]] everyone you know to choose love, and acknowledge every choice to love that you encounter, in yourself, in others. My others, said Devina. Thee, said Alana. The personal [[relationship]] that evolves from the [[practiced]] [[choice]] to [[love]] is an experience of [[oneness]] that is difficult to convey in words for it is an experience. The [[TR]] used to have a goddaughter in her [[care]] quite often; that child referred to the TR as my Suzi. She expressed the relationship rightly; not the [[possession]] of something all hers, but the possession of a [[mutuality]], a [[duality]] that in spirit was one.

You will notice that many things will cause you to forget, procrastinate, avoid practice. Simply bring yourself back to that center point within which will lead you instantly where you need to go. Always expect joy and love to follow. Well, in your time frame you think it follows your choice. For us, it is always waiting for the choice to be made. That is the value of patience. Knowing that everything is on time in time. We are here, and as soon as you open up to that experience and keep the faith under all circumstances by remembering, you experience all the love you think you lost, or thought was missing. That is why we say to you, give love where love is missing. Everyone deserves the discovery. Their choice from there on is not yours to make, but you can teach that it is better to give than to receive because it feels good, and you know the joy is unending.

You will notice that many things will cause you to [[forget]], [[procrastinate]], avoid [[practice]]. Simply bring yourself back to that center point within which will lead you instantly where you need to go. Always [[expect]] [[joy]] and [[love]] to follow. Well, in your time frame you think it follows your choice. For us, it is always waiting for the choice to be made. That is the [[value]] of [[patience]]. Knowing that [[everything]] is on time in time. We are here, and as soon as you open up to that experience and keep the [[faith]] under all circumstances by remembering, you [[experience]] all the love you think you lost, or thought was missing. That is why we say to you, give love where love is missing. Everyone deserves the [[discovery]]. Their [[choice]] from there on is not yours to make, but you can teach that it is better to give than to [[receive]] because it feels good, and you know the [[joy]] is unending.

===Closing===

===Closing===

Once again I remind you that discipline is not rote. Discipline can take many pathways, hold many deviations from the pattern. What discipline needs is practice, and with practice you will know what I have told you is true. As you feel better, as you body begins to hold more power to love, you will begin to experience an inner and outer joy that is unmistakably the fruits of the spirit, our love. If you are not experiencing our joy in you, then go back to your practice of stillness and make the choice to begin again to choose love for ten minutes a day. Legion

Once again I remind you that [[discipline]] is not rote. Discipline can take many [[pathways]], hold many deviations from the [[pattern]]. What discipline needs is [[practice]], and with practice you will know what I have told you is true. As you feel better, as you [[body]] begins to hold more power to love, you will begin to [[experience]] an inner and outer [[joy]] that is unmistakably [[the fruits]] of the spirit, our love. If you are not [[experiencing]] our joy in you, then go back to your [[practice]] of [[stillness]] and make the choice to begin again to choose love for ten minutes a day. Legion

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