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This is Lantarnek with you once again. Thank you.

This is Lantarnek with you once again. Thank you.

===Dialogue===

===Dialogue===

Mark: I observe magnificent spiritual growth in individuals in the [[Teaching Mission]], success on an [[individual]] level, and maybe that is good enough. What success on a collective level do you teachers feel for the mission? Can you give us any [[information]] on how we could make it better as a whole?

Mark: I observe magnificent [[spiritual growth]] in individuals in the [[Teaching Mission]], success on an [[individual]] level, and maybe that is good enough. What success on a [[collective]] level do you teachers feel for the mission? Can you give us any [[information]] on how we could make it better as a whole?

Tomas (Gerdean): Aha! I, Tomas, will happily embrace your [[inquiry]], stalwart student.

Tomas (Gerdean): Aha! I, Tomas, will happily [[embrace]] your [[inquiry]], stalwart student.

Your question has been asked before in other situations, to other teachers, other groupings. Often an administrative response gives the indication that things are going swimmingly, indeed, even better than anticipated. This is, of course, a gratifying response, but it really does not get down into the specifics of your existence such as you like, you who are so literal-minded as to find tremendous [[spiritual]] [[value]] in the analogies of your insects.

Your question has been asked before in other situations, to other teachers, other groupings. Often an administrative response gives the indication that things are going swimmingly, indeed, even better than [[anticipated]]. This is, of course, a [[gratifying]] response, but it really does not get down into the specifics of your existence such as you like, you who are so literal-minded as to find tremendous [[spiritual]] [[value]] in the [[analogies]] of your insects.

You are the creatures, indeed, who determine how well the mission is going, for have you not been reminded again and again that you are the workers in the field? You have the ears, the eyes, the hands, the feet, the back, the shoulders. You are the physical expression, the grapes in the vineyard. So, you need to ask yourself in your heart, "How are we doing? Are we advancing Urantia? Are we engaged in Light and Life? Are we fostering and furthering righteousness and religious living? Are our [[character]]s true? Or are we relying upon a false sense of what will get us by until someone else takes the reins and drives home the point that we are sons of God and desirous of living a way of life that gives glory to this Infinite Parent?"

You are the [[creatures]], indeed, who determine how well [[the mission]] is going, for have you not been reminded again and again that you are the workers in the field? You have the ears, the eyes, the hands, the feet, the back, the shoulders. You are the [[physical]] [[expression]], the grapes in the vineyard. So, you need to ask yourself in your [[heart]], "How are we doing? Are we advancing [[Urantia]]? Are we engaged in [[Light and Life]]? Are we fostering and furthering [[righteousness]] and religious living? Are our [[character]]s true? Or are we relying upon a [[false]] sense of what will get us by until someone else takes the reins and drives home the point that we are [[sons of God]] and desirous of living a way of life that gives [[glory]] to this Infinite Parent?"

The teamwork that is a part of this scene today is an essential part of your advancement, for even though individually you inch ahead in your spiritual development and in the actualization of your potential, you also are learning to work with your fellow ants in an orderly and efficient [[manner]] such that you will be able to bring about results, planetary results, even.

The [[teamwork]] that is a part of this scene today is an essential part of your advancement, for even though individually you inch ahead in your [[spiritual development]] and in the actualization of your [[potential]], you also are learning to work with your fellow ants in an orderly and efficient [[manner]] such that you will be able to bring about results, [[planetary]] results, even.

It is therefore entirely up to you to determine how we are doing. As you become self-satisfied or content your attitude will reflect on how vigorously you hasten to the opportunities that may be seen if you are open to respond to the opportunity. The mutual stimulation of the imagination is still virtually untapped in your [[community]] at large. The fellowship of the proponents of the Teaching Mission has been a bridge from the past to today, a day wherein the sun shines. You have gained strength from knowing each other. The kindred spirits that are now a real part of your life, not just a fantasy or a dream, are enabling you to recognize that, in company with others, flanked by fellow believers, you are indeed marching in this noble army, soldiers of the circles. As you also mature as religionists, you will develop such that you will foster even more growth in yourselves, in each other, and in your expanding community.

It is therefore entirely up to you to determine how we are doing. As you become self-satisfied or content your [[attitude]] will [[reflect]] on how vigorously you hasten to the [[opportunities]] that may be seen if you are open to respond to the [[opportunity]]. The mutual stimulation of the [[imagination]] is still virtually untapped in your [[community]] at large. The fellowship of the proponents of the [[Teaching Mission]] has been a bridge from the past to today, a day wherein the sun shines. You have gained [[strength]] from knowing each other. The [[kindred spirits]] that are now a real part of your [[life]], not just a [[fantasy]] or a [[dream]], are enabling you to recognize that, in company with others, flanked by fellow believers, you are indeed marching in this [[noble]] army, soldiers of the circles. As you also [[mature]] as religionists, you will develop such that you will foster even more [[growth]] in yourselves, in each other, and in your expanding [[community]].

It is always an interesting focal point when someone asks, "How are we doing?" because it gives us an opportunity to sit with you for a moment and ponder how are we doing. If this is how we are doing then tomorrow we can advance again, understanding that in the main we have come thus far and there is still much to do, much exciting work to be done in creating and co-creating our world.

It is always an interesting [[focal point]] when someone asks, "How are we doing?" because it gives us an [[opportunity]] to sit with you for a [[moment]] and ponder how are we doing. If this is how we are doing then tomorrow we can advance again, [[understanding]] that in the main we have come thus far and there is still much to do, much exciting work to be done in creating and [[co-creating]] our world.

Has that been helpful?

Has that been helpful?

Mark: Oh, absolutely. You are always helpful. The rest of the group is with me in thanking you for the advances that we can see in each other. The spiritual growth is undeniable. It's hard to see how that interacts with the whole. Thank you for your comments.

Mark: Oh, absolutely. You are always helpful. The rest of the group is with me in thanking you for the advances that we can see in each other. The [[spiritual growth]] is undeniable. It's hard to see how that [[interacts]] with [[the whole]]. Thank you for your comments.

Tomas: Your [[testimony]] here in [[print]] will be a reminder to all your fellows who pay [[attention]] and serve as a reminder of their own growth. Everyone will be refreshed because of your remarks. You have [[reflected]] the light of [[truth]] to your world even in your [[sharing]]. This fountain of outpouring of your living [[faith]] and appreciation of [[life and light]] is that which will carry us forward. Keep up the good work even as we inch along.

Tomas: Your testimony here in [[print]] will be a reminder to all your fellows who pay attention and serve as a reminder of their own growth. Everyone will be refreshed because of your remarks. You have reflected the light of truth to your world even in your sharing. This fountain of outpouring of your living faith and appreciation of life and light is that which will carry us forward. Keep up the good work even as we inch along.

In the face of Philip's remark I will assign you all a project of [[encouraging]] each other. If it is true that as [[sons of God]] your urges now are to reveal the [[light]] of truth, then encourage one another in your [[expressions]], in your outpouring, in your daily [[duties]], in your [[manifestations]] of [[work]] and [[play]], in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_schooling home schooling] and in lumbering, in gardening and in [[reading]], in [[writing]] and in cooking. [[Encourage]] each other and [[support]] each other in a [[filial]] way so as to begin to recognize your wholeness as a living [[entity]]. Garner such satisfaction from the simple acts of living that you find your life is a work of [[art]], a [[reflection]] of [[the Father]] and [[the Mother]]. Do this by and through the encouragement that you garner from your [[association]] with your [[family]] who loves you.

In the face of Philip's remark I will assign you all a project of encouraging each other. If it is true that as sons of God your urges now are to reveal the [[light]] of truth, then encourage one another in your expressions, in your outpouring, in your daily duties, in your manifestations of work and play, in home schooling and in lumbering, in gardening and in reading, in writing and in cooking. Encourage each other and support each other in a filial way so as to begin to recognize your wholeness as a living [[entity]]. Garner such satisfaction from the simple acts of living that you find your life is a work of [[art]], a [[reflection]] of the Father and the Mother. Do this by and through the encouragement that you garner from your association with your family who loves you.

Lester (Ginnie): This TR knows a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inchworm_%28song%29 song about an inchworm],[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVp8oJ2N_1M] but she can't quite grab it. Good morning, this is Lester. Being that my [[voice]] is dependent on her, we will let that one go. She [[promises]] to [[sing]] it when she is ready.

Lester (Ginnie): This TR knows a song about an inchworm, but she can't quite grab it. Good morning, this is Lester. Being that my voice is dependent on her, we will let that one go. She promises to sing it when she is ready.

Again I bring to you this [[morning]] some [[hope]] of encouraging you to remain [[light]] and easy on yourselves, as you so very often get so ponderous over all these [[responsibilities]] that you project into your work. Your [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Work_ethic work ethic] is bleeding into your [[spiritual growth]]. Your cultural dependence on, "[[Jesus]] is coming. Look [[busy]]." is still much ingrained in your [[psyches]]. Each ant building their edifice has no [[idea]] what the others are doing. You, in a way, have those tendencies in your [[animal nature]] that you do things not necessarily [[understanding]] totally how it is connected to the ant in front of you and the ant in back of you. Have [[faith]], my dear ones, that we will take [[care]] of that for you. You are indeed impressing us immensely with your [[dedication]] and your [[desires]] to do more, to be better. We cannot ask you for more. You have [[surprised]] us beyond our [[expectations]]. You can all take a bow now. Be [[gentle]] on yourselves. If you do not see the edifice that you are building or the [[book]] that you are [[writing]] or the [[song]] that you are singing in its entirety, your [[faith]] will carry you through and should be in place as a reminder that we are doing what you cannot do at this point. Some [[individuals]] are meant to be [[stars]]. Some are equipped with capabilities to be in the [[spotlight]], the limelight, to be well known. In your position that is what is so [[attractive]]. Take it from me that each small act of [[kindness]], each [[smile]], each [[encouragement]], each little bit of [[humor]] and encouragement . ... and is more suited to the temperament of other people.

Again I bring to you this morning some hope of encouraging you to remain [[light]] and easy on yourselves, as you so very often get so ponderous over all these responsibilities that you project into your work. Your work ethic is bleeding into your spiritual growth. Your cultural dependence on, "Jesus is coming. Look busy." is still much ingrained in your psyches. Each ant building their edifice has no idea what the others are doing. You, in a way, have those tendencies in your animal nature that you do things not necessarily understanding totally how it is connected to the ant in front of you and the ant in back of you. Have [[faith]], my dear ones, that we will take care of that for you. You are indeed impressing us immensely with your dedication and your desires to do more, to be better. We cannot ask you for more. You have surprised us beyond our expectations. You can all take a bow now. Be gentle on yourselves. If you do not see the edifice that you are building or the [[book]] that you are writing or the song that you are singing in its entirety, your [[faith]] will carry you through and should be in place as a reminder that we are doing what you cannot do at this point. Some individuals are meant to be stars. Some are equipped with capabilities to be in the spotlight, the limelight, to be well known. In your position that is what is so attractive. Take it from me that each small act of kindness, each smile, each encouragement, each little bit of humor and encouragement . ... and is more suited to the temperament of other people.

The [[balance]] you have been talking about is just that, that we need both types. We need [[public]] figures. We need [[private]] ones. Each is well qualified to do what they are equipped to do. So, keep on doing your little [[dance]] in whatever form it takes. Know that even though you do not [[become]] well known, well [[appreciated]], well [[applauded]], that you are in the eyes of [[our Father]] making tremendous strides in the building of [[the kingdom]]. We need both [[drama]] and [[passion]]. We need [[intuition]]. We need [[insight]]. We need all of it to build this kingdom. We are very [[happy]] with you. We wish you would be more happy with yourselves. If there is a project we need done, we will surely know how to do it and whom to pick and how to get it started. All of our [[projects]] thus far have succeeded tremendously with our help.

So, I take my leave. Be [[happy]].

 

So, I take my leave. Be happy.

===Closing===

===Closing===

Michael (Mark): My dear ones, I desire to [[communicate]] with you. Please be aware that I never will tire of coming to you to offer [[words]] of comfort and encouragement, as you are dear to me and as I am devoted to you. You are as my sincere ants, as my loyal fenceposts, as my dedicated inchworms. You are a dear part of this plan we have together, and I pledge you my support as you so freely offer your support to me. You must trust me that your desires to be effective ministers for the kingdom shall be made manifest. It simply may not be given you at any given time to be made aware of your impact. But I am aware of your impact, and I am most pleased with your devotion and your [[sincerity]] and your desires to be about this business together. I have called on each of you. I will continue to call on you and I have no doubts that you will continue to serve me with [[love]] and devotion. [[Words]] cannot express my appreciation, but my love and the love of our Father can do so. I bestow this love upon you. I bring it to you from our Father and together we lovingly dish it out to you. Thank you once again, my dear ones.

Michael (Mark): My dear ones, I [[desire]] to [[communicate]] with you. Please be aware that I never will tire of coming to you to offer [[words]] of [[comfort]] and [[encouragement]], as you are dear to me and as I am [[devoted]] to you. You are as my sincere ants, as my [[loyal]] fenceposts, as my [[dedicated]] inchworms. You are a dear part of this plan we have together, and I pledge you my [[support]] as you so freely offer your support to me. You must [[trust]] me that your desires to be effective ministers for [[the kingdom]] shall be made [[manifest]]. It simply may not be given you at any given time to be made aware of your impact. But I am aware of your impact, and I am most pleased with your devotion and your [[sincerity]] and your desires to be about this business together. I have called on each of you. I will continue to call on you and I have no [[doubts]] that you will continue to serve me with [[love]] and devotion. [[Words]] cannot express my appreciation, but my love and the love of [[our Father]] can do so. I bestow this love upon you. I bring it to you from our Father and [[together]] we lovingly dish it out to you. Thank you once again, my dear ones.

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