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There are many here today, others who would visit perchance to [[stimulate]]. Be well.

There are many here today, others who would visit perchance to [[stimulate]]. Be well.

Elyon (Mark): Greetings this morning, this is Elyon. I would supply you with some more [[imagery]] this [[morning]]. I offer the image of the [http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/inchworm inchworm]. I would draw some similarities and [[parallels]] to this small creature and to the human race.

Elyon (Mark): Greetings this morning, this is Elyon. I would supply you with some more [[imagery]] this [[morning]]. I offer the image of the [https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/inchworm inchworm]. I would draw some similarities and [[parallels]] to this small creature and to the human race.

Notice when an [http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/inchworm inchworm] moves forward it has one segment of its [[organism]] which is forward-seeing and which strives with [[vision]] towards [[direction]] and is at the leading edge of the forward movement, but this part of the entire organism cannot travel without the entire organism's [[participation]]. The remaining portion of this inchworm is engaged in great physical effort to draw itself up and prepare itself for its next extension. When the [[organism]] is prepared by this action of pulling itself together as a unit, it is then ready to push itself forward, and thus the entire organism migrates forward in [[cooperation]]. The front eyes of the inchworm cannot proceed forward without the cooperation of the final stages of the inchworm, which are [[inevitably]] last to cross the finishline. Nevertheless, working together and in [[harmony]] with the [[stages]] of propelling the organism forward, great distance can be covered by even as tiny a [[creature]] as an inchworm.

Notice when an [https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/inchworm inchworm] moves forward it has one segment of its [[organism]] which is forward-seeing and which strives with [[vision]] towards [[direction]] and is at the leading edge of the forward movement, but this part of the entire organism cannot travel without the entire organism's [[participation]]. The remaining portion of this inchworm is engaged in great physical effort to draw itself up and prepare itself for its next extension. When the [[organism]] is prepared by this action of pulling itself together as a unit, it is then ready to push itself forward, and thus the entire organism migrates forward in [[cooperation]]. The front eyes of the inchworm cannot proceed forward without the cooperation of the final stages of the inchworm, which are [[inevitably]] last to cross the finishline. Nevertheless, working together and in [[harmony]] with the [[stages]] of propelling the organism forward, great distance can be covered by even as tiny a [[creature]] as an inchworm.

This [[symbology]] of the front reaching forward and yet relying on the back to catch up to make it possible is a serviceable [[analogy]] to the bulge which happens in the [[human]] organism. There will always be a segment of this organism which is keenly aware of the [[direction]] of [[motion]]. There will always be a segment of this organism which will seemingly be lagging behind and needing to be caught up. There will always be these divisions of [[function]] within the organism, but the entire organism is required as a whole to make true [[progress]].

This [[symbology]] of the front reaching forward and yet relying on the back to catch up to make it possible is a serviceable [[analogy]] to the bulge which happens in the [[human]] organism. There will always be a segment of this organism which is keenly aware of the [[direction]] of [[motion]]. There will always be a segment of this organism which will seemingly be lagging behind and needing to be caught up. There will always be these divisions of [[function]] within the organism, but the entire organism is required as a whole to make true [[progress]].

That is the substance of my lesson today, and I will withdraw to allow room for others.

That is the substance of my lesson today, and I will withdraw to allow room for others.

===='''''[[Connectedness]]'''''====

===='''''[[Connectedness]]'''''====

Lantarnek (Jonathan): While we are on the subject of some of your small [[creatures]] of [[earth]], I would like to use the [[analogy]] of an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthill anthill], the anthill of [[Paradise]], to illustrate your [[connectedness]] and to emphasize the benefit of [[sharing]] your burdens.

Lantarnek (Jonathan): While we are on the subject of some of your small [[creatures]] of [[earth]], I would like to use the [[analogy]] of an [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthill anthill], the anthill of [[Paradise]], to illustrate your [[connectedness]] and to emphasize the benefit of [[sharing]] your burdens.

The [[phenomenon]] of the [[structure]] of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthill ant colony] is that each creature remains in a line of [[connection]] to the other which is connected directly back to the [[home]] base. While you are here on [[Urantia]] you are abroad, you are away from the anthill, yet there are numerous [[beings]] in the line you travel back to [[Paradise]]. Each of you has a connection immediately to one alongside you, and this [[progresses]] all the way up your [[ascension]] route. Know that you are [[assisted]], complemented. Know also that, as you are wrestling with your [[difficulties]], you oftentimes feel that you are backtracking, you are slipping in the effort to overcome your burden. Have you not asked yourself, "Oh, I will be better when this is over with. I will be back on track."? Take an example from the ant that hauls its great burden backwards. It is making progress all the while, though it appears to be backing up. Obstacles in your path are not causing you to slip behind. Sometimes it is very important to move these difficulties by stepping backwards, dragging them rather than pushing at them. As you have witnessed, when this little critter brings its object into the line, into the [[community]], many associate with it, and it is eventually brought home to the nest. Take your burdens to one another. Share them. Make them lighter in the cooperative effort to address the difficulty.

The [[phenomenon]] of the [[structure]] of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthill ant colony] is that each creature remains in a line of [[connection]] to the other which is connected directly back to the [[home]] base. While you are here on [[Urantia]] you are abroad, you are away from the anthill, yet there are numerous [[beings]] in the line you travel back to [[Paradise]]. Each of you has a connection immediately to one alongside you, and this [[progresses]] all the way up your [[ascension]] route. Know that you are [[assisted]], complemented. Know also that, as you are wrestling with your [[difficulties]], you oftentimes feel that you are backtracking, you are slipping in the effort to overcome your burden. Have you not asked yourself, "Oh, I will be better when this is over with. I will be back on track."? Take an example from the ant that hauls its great burden backwards. It is making progress all the while, though it appears to be backing up. Obstacles in your path are not causing you to slip behind. Sometimes it is very important to move these difficulties by stepping backwards, dragging them rather than pushing at them. As you have witnessed, when this little critter brings its object into the line, into the [[community]], many associate with it, and it is eventually brought home to the nest. Take your burdens to one another. Share them. Make them lighter in the cooperative effort to address the difficulty.

The food for an ant is not a food for oneself but food for all. Each of you who struggles is providing nourishment to one another by sharing your burdens. Everyone will grow therefrom.

The food for an ant is not a food for oneself but food for all. Each of you who struggles is providing nourishment to one another by sharing your burdens. Everyone will grow therefrom.

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 [https://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.

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 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inchworm_%28song%29 song about an inchworm],[https://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.

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 [https://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.

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 your [[projects]] thus far have succeeded tremendously with our help.

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 your [[projects]] thus far have succeeded tremendously with our help.