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===Lesson===

===Lesson===

===='''''[[Transition]]'''''====

===='''''[[Transition]]'''''====

This is Elyon. Today I wish to [[express]] a few [[thoughts]] on the topic of [[transition]], and may I use an image of a popular sport of yours, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skateboarding skateboarding]. I have spoken over these many years of your [[dual]] [[nature]], and this imagery of skateboarding suits well, for we may assign the skateboard to the [[dimension]] of your [[spiritual progress]] and the sidewalk to the dimension of your [[material life]]. There are times when you are [[feeling]] the expediency of the skateboard; your spiritual travel appears quick; your [[progress]] is noted within [[reason]], the reason of your [[expectations]], sometimes even to the delight of the recognition that [[progress]] is more rapid than you had expected. There are other times when you feel that you have both feet firmly planted on the sidewalk and they are trudging along at a sluggish [[pace]], wishing there were some change in the incline such that you may actually get a boost to help you along.

This is Elyon. Today I wish to [[express]] a few [[thoughts]] on the topic of [[transition]], and may I use an image of a popular sport of yours, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skateboarding skateboarding]. I have spoken over these many years of your [[dual]] [[nature]], and this imagery of skateboarding suits well, for we may assign the skateboard to the [[dimension]] of your [[spiritual progress]] and the sidewalk to the dimension of your [[material life]]. There are times when you are [[feeling]] the expediency of the skateboard; your spiritual travel appears quick; your [[progress]] is noted within [[reason]], the reason of your [[expectations]], sometimes even to the delight of the recognition that [[progress]] is more rapid than you had expected. There are other times when you feel that you have both feet firmly planted on the sidewalk and they are trudging along at a sluggish [[pace]], wishing there were some change in the incline such that you may actually get a boost to help you along.

Most of life, however, is a [[balance]] between a foot upon the board and a foot upon the walk. This is the [[transition]] state that all beings conduct their lives in. One of the great lessons derived from [[morontia]] experience is the [[realization]] that in order to grow one must always be in [[transition]]. The desired [[attainment]] of any goal or [[ideal]] is only a [[lure]], a [[catalyst]], to draw you forward. But we have all learned that the goal is a propellant rather than a [[destiny]], that the true joy of [[soul growth]] is the movement, the change, the discovery and application. The skateboard goes faster as you learn to use your material [[surroundings]], your physical life, its conditions, to help you advance. Your material life also functions more harmoniously when you have the glide of your spiritual [[dimension]] to carry you through the rough times.

Most of life, however, is a [[balance]] between a foot upon the board and a foot upon the walk. This is the [[transition]] state that all beings conduct their lives in. One of the great lessons derived from [[morontia]] experience is the [[realization]] that in order to grow one must always be in [[transition]]. The desired [[attainment]] of any goal or [[ideal]] is only a [[lure]], a [[catalyst]], to draw you forward. But we have all learned that the goal is a propellant rather than a [[destiny]], that the true joy of [[soul growth]] is the movement, the change, the discovery and application. The skateboard goes faster as you learn to use your material [[surroundings]], your physical life, its conditions, to help you advance. Your material life also functions more harmoniously when you have the glide of your spiritual [[dimension]] to carry you through the rough times.

Those who enjoy the sport of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skateboarding skateboarding] do not look for the end of the day when their [[event]] is done; they enjoy the [[moment]] of the [[practice]]; they enjoy the many antics involved, and the practice and the [[skill]] development. It is transitional activity that brings the thrill. As each of you more greatly recognizes the ever changing constant of life, and as you more continuously apply your [[understanding]] that personal [[change]] is your lifeline to personal [[growth]], transition will become a sought-for [[adventure]] rather than an imposing disruption upon your condition.

Those who enjoy the sport of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skateboarding skateboarding] do not look for the end of the day when their [[event]] is done; they enjoy the [[moment]] of the [[practice]]; they enjoy the many antics involved, and the practice and the [[skill]] development. It is transitional activity that brings the thrill. As each of you more greatly recognizes the ever changing constant of life, and as you more continuously apply your [[understanding]] that personal [[change]] is your lifeline to personal [[growth]], transition will become a sought-for [[adventure]] rather than an imposing disruption upon your condition.

[[Paradise]] in the [[Urantia Papers]] is described as a stationary system of [[reality]]. Implied in this [[description]] of Paradise is that no other location in [[the universe]] is such. All things whorl around the Central Isle; all beings descend therefrom or advance thereto. [[Everything]] moves. [[Transition]] is the way of life. I will pause at this time for the input of others and always welcome your input, as well.

[[Paradise]] in the [[Urantia Papers]] is described as a stationary system of [[reality]]. Implied in this [[description]] of Paradise is that no other location in [[the universe]] is such. All things whorl around the Central Isle; all beings descend therefrom or advance thereto. [[Everything]] moves. [[Transition]] is the way of life. I will pause at this time for the input of others and always welcome your input, as well.

===Dialogue===

===Dialogue===

===='''''[[Balance]]'''''====

===='''''[[Balance]]'''''====

(Gloria): I'm getting a picture of two [[stages]], one of the [[ego]] in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_plexus solar plexus] area and another in the higher [[consciousness]]. On the lower stage is a very dramatic [[actor]] playing out his role very seriously. On the upper stage is a [[beautiful]] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballerina ballerina] dancing around lightly as though not using her [[physical]] body to [[dance]]. The lower stage actor has a tight jaw, keeping serious. The ballerina is trying to get his [[attention]], "Look at me, how freely I dance, how [[connected]] to [[the Father]], allowing Him to care for and [[support]] me. My body is surrendered to Him." The actor tries to [[ignore]] her.

(Gloria): I'm getting a picture of two [[stages]], one of the [[ego]] in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_plexus solar plexus] area and another in the higher [[consciousness]]. On the lower stage is a very dramatic [[actor]] playing out his role very seriously. On the upper stage is a [[beautiful]] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballerina ballerina] dancing around lightly as though not using her [[physical]] body to [[dance]]. The lower stage actor has a tight jaw, keeping serious. The ballerina is trying to get his [[attention]], "Look at me, how freely I dance, how [[connected]] to [[the Father]], allowing Him to care for and [[support]] me. My body is surrendered to Him." The actor tries to [[ignore]] her.

[(Frosty): I notice that I have at the bottom a [[male]] and at the top a [[female]]. We need [[discernment]] when we have one foot on the skateboard and one on the sidewalk; we need [[balance]]. We could crash with both feet on the board. One foot needs to be lightly on the ground.]

[(Frosty): I notice that I have at the bottom a [[male]] and at the top a [[female]]. We need [[discernment]] when we have one foot on the skateboard and one on the sidewalk; we need [[balance]]. We could crash with both feet on the board. One foot needs to be lightly on the ground.]