Changes

==Session==

==Session==

===Opening===

===Opening===

Klarixiska(Virginia): This is Klarixiska. I just told my tutoree to get out of the comfort zone so that I may be able to greet each of you and open the session with prayer.

Klarixiska(Virginia): This is Klarixiska. I just told my [[Pupil|tutoree]] to get out of the [[comfort zone]] so that I may be able to greet each of you and open the session with [[prayer]].

Father, Who has become so much greater to this small band of children, including those of us who cannot be seen by these seven sitting here, we are so grateful that Your love is an umbrella for all creatures that You have created. We are so grateful that Your love covers every religion, every race, every endeavor to know You. We thank You that You look at the heart and the motive and know that which Your children seek. We thank You that You answer the prayers of the sincere, and truly more truth, more faith becomes part of each that desires. We thank You for our universe. We thank You for Michael. We thank You for Nebadonia. We thank You that we have the source of strength and help that You give to us. Continue to guide these, Your children, and help them to get out of that comfort zone and be willing to speak Your truth in love. So be it.

Father, who has [[become]] so much greater to this small band of children, including those of us who cannot be seen by these seven sitting here, we are so [[grateful]] that Your [[love]] is an umbrella for all [[creatures]] that You have created. We are so [[grateful]] that Your love covers every [[religion]], every [[race]], every endeavor to know You. We thank You that You look at the [[heart]] and the [[motive]] and know that which Your children seek. We thank You that You answer the [[prayers]] of the [[sincere]], and truly more [[truth]], more [[faith]] becomes part of each that desires. We thank You for [[our universe]]. We thank You for [[Michael]]. We thank You for [[Nebadonia]]. We thank You that we have the source of [[strength]] and help that You give to us. Continue to [[guide]] these, Your children, and help them to get out of that [[comfort zone]] and be willing to speak your [[truth]] in love. So be it.

Abraham(Bill): Greetings. I am Abraham. I am here to bring you part II of my pep talk.

Abraham(Bill): Greetings. I am Abraham. I am here to bring you part II of my pep talk.

Ken: Greetings, Abraham.

Ken: Greetings, Abraham.

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

Abraham: Thank you Ken. Indeed, are you an intimate group this evening, and it is a pleasure to once again be in your presence. Your forthcoming birthday celebration is always a great pleasure to us teachers and we will be here with bells on. We all but worship Michael, our universe Sovereign, and especially do I, as a mortal of this planet, cherish his knowledge and experience, having lived on our soil.

Abraham: Thank you Ken. Indeed, are you an [[intimate]] group this evening, and it is a [[pleasure]] to once again be in your [[presence]]. Your forthcoming birthday celebration is always a great pleasure to [[us teachers]] and we will be here with bells on. We all but [[worship]] Michael, our [[universe Sovereign]], and especially do I, as a mortal of [[this planet]], cherish his [[knowledge]] and [[experience]], having lived on our [[soil]].

You have been discussing getting out of the comfort zone. Actually, my friends, it is not as though you have not been doing this that these words were brought forth. If you had remained in your comfort zone you would be no where near this gathering tonight. All of you have been brave. All of you have been willing to accept change and follow through on your heart's leading. What I have been trying to convey to your sister group in Woods Cross and to you is that you have now reached a maturity benchmark. Phase II is because you have completed phase I. You have graduated from that first level.

You have been [[discussing]] getting out of the [[comfort zone]]. Actually, my friends, it is not as though you have not been doing this that these words were brought forth. If you had remained in your comfort zone you would be no where near this gathering tonight. All of you have been [[brave]]. All of you have been willing to [[accept]] change and follow through on your [[heart]]'s leading. What I have been trying to convey to your sister group in [[Woods Cross TeaM|Woods Cross]] and to you is that you have now reached a [[maturity]] benchmark. Phase II is because you have completed phase I. You have [[graduated]] from that first level.

Your maturity now is [[evidenced]] by the [[fact]] that you are comfortable with the [[truth]] that you know. You are willing to say, "This is how I understand" this or that and it is not a great concern to you whether or not your hearer [[accepts]] your [[point of view]]. You are beginning to [[realize]] that your job is merely to plant [[seeds]], not to work on the cultivation or to produce the nourishment that will result in [[harvest]]. That is the work of other spiritual [[agencies]], primarily the [[Divine Monitor]] within each person. The Thought Adjuster is able to take the [[words]] from your mouth and break through [[resistance]] that people have in their minds: mental blocks, [[emotional]] [[barriers]], [[fear]], [[guilt]], [[shame]], and [[doubt]], in order to reach the level of comfort that can allow a person to [[listen]] with more than the ears of the [[ego]].

Your maturity now is evidenced by the fact that you are comfortable with the truth that you know. You are willing to say, "This is how I understand" this or that and it is not a great concern to you whether or not your hearer accepts your point of view. You are beginning to realize that your job is merely to plant seeds, not to work on the cultivation or to produce the nourishment that will result in harvest. That is the work of other spiritual agencies, primarily the Divine Monitor within each person. The Thought Adjuster is able to take the words from your mouth and break through resistance that people have in their minds: mental blocks, emotional barriers, fear, guilt, shame, and doubt, in order to reach the level of comfort that can allow a person to listen with more than the ears of the ego.

You have no [[responsibility]] for the results of the [[seed]] planting. It is not your job. It is true, however, that you do have [[responsibility]] for how you plant the seed, in what [[manner]] you offer your [[truth]]. There you are [[growing]] in [[discernment]] as you [[mature]]. Here, at this juncture, is where your need for [[guidance]] is critical. For your [[Indwelling Monitor]] is an expert at [[adjusting]] [[thinking]] and therefor can help you to best say things in a manner which will make it more likely for the seed to reach good [[soil]] rather than fall on barren soil or be choked amongst the weeds.

You have no responsibility for the results of the seed planting. It is not your job. It is true, however, that you do have responsibility for how you plant the seed, in what manner you offer your truth. There you are growing in discernment as you mature. Here, at this juncture, is where your need for guidance is critical. For your Indwelling Monitor is an expert at adjusting thinking and therefor can help you to best say things in a manner which will make it more likely for the seed to reach good soil rather than fall on barren soil or be choked amongst the weeds.

I don't need to dwell on the [[fact]] that there are many people whose minds are closed to [[truth]]. We are not asking you to take a battering ram to the doorways of their [[souls]]. We are not in the business of [[coercing]] or forcing anything. We are merely [[messengers]] of good news, [[the good news]] that there is a [[banquet]] set in the presence of every [[mortal]] in their own [[heart]], that exquisite meeting place between [[God within]] and [[their soul]].

===='''''[[Commitment]]''''', '''''[[Teaching Mission]]'''''====

I am persuaded that all of you here have made that nuptial [[agreement]], that you have decided that [[this mission]] is not a past time, an occupation for your leftover seasons, but, rather you have [[committed]] yourselves to [[doing the will of God]] as you best [[understand]] it in all the parts of your [[life]]. I am [[confident]] that my words last week were [[listened]] to, understood, and followed, not only by those who were present then, as well as tonight, but also by the larger [[audience]] to whom [[the transcripts]] are given.

I don't need to dwell on the fact that there are many people whose minds are closed to truth. We are not asking you to take a battering ram to the doorways of their souls. We are not in the business of coercing or forcing anything. We are merely messengers of good news, the good news that there is a banquet set in the presence of every mortal in their own heart, that exquisite meeting place between God within and their soul.

Be [[joyful]], my friends. This is the [[time]] that has been waited for by the centuries. This is the spiritual Springtime that precedes the beginning of [[Light and Life]]. Of course, it is soon, but not tomorrow. It is [[growing]] person by person, group by [[group]] throughout the world. People are, by whatever means of [[belief]] systems they possess or whatever religion they may [[practice]], people are [[awakening]] to actual [[God consciousness]]. The [[circuitry]] has made a [[difference]], of course, for now [[Urantia]] is encircuited. This [[effect]] is [[clear]].

I am persuaded that all of you here have made that nuptial agreement, that you have decided that this mission is not a past time, an occupation for your leftover seasons, but, rather you have committed yourselves to doing the will of God as you best understand it in all the parts of your life. I am confident that my words last week were listened to, understood, and followed, not only by those who were present then, as well as tonight, but also by the larger audience to whom the transcripts are given.

Some have wondered why there appears to be an upsurge of [[evil]] in the world. It is my [[belief]] that this is partly an [[illusion]] and partly it is the last throes of [[doubt]], [[shame]], [[guilt]], [[fear]] and sin before the shield is thrown to the ground and the [[sword]] is relinquished. It is the last ditch stand of the [[darkness]] that still inhabits many people's minds as they are about to realize the futility of their [[defenses]] against the [[light]] of God. It is not [[evidence]] of [[regression]] forever or of the [[defeat]] of our mission. No, it is a last [[resistance]] before the open armed [[acceptance]].

Be joyful, my friends. This is the time that has been waited for by the centuries. This is the spiritual Springtime that precedes the beginning of Light and Life. Of course, it is soon, but not tomorrow. It is growing person by person, group by group throughout the world. People are, by whatever means of belief systems they possess or whatever religion they may practice, people are awakening to actual God consciousness. The circuitry has made a difference, of course, for now Urantia is encircuited. This effect is clear.

Last week I did not allow for any questions in order that you might feel the full [[force]] of my [[intention]]. Tonight I am willing to engage with you. At this time I will conclude my remarks and ask for your input. Are there questions or comments?

LaReen: Abraham, when you say [[comfort zone]], could you elaborate on that a little more, how far it extends. Everyone's comfort zone, I am sure, is [[different]]. Could you just expound on that, please?

Abraham: I am borrowing [[words]] from your [[culture]] when I use the term, "[[comfort zone]]". The basic [[concept]] is that people are comfortable with what is familiar, that which is [[routine]], that which is well known and well [[practiced]]. Discomfort includes [[feelings]] of [[fear]], [[anxiety]], [[uncertainty]], self [[doubt]], etc.

 

 

Abraham: I am borrowing words from your culture when I use the term, "comfort zone". The basic concept is that people are comfortable with what is familiar, that which is routine, that which is well known and well practiced. Discomfort includes feelings of fear, anxiety, uncertainty, self doubt, etc.

The only way to conquer a fear is to do the opposite of what is natural. What is natural is to run away, or to attack that which is feared, more likely the former. Therefor to deal with discomfort of the fearful type, which underlies all anxiety and doubt, is to approach the feared situation, person, object, etc.; to approach it in measured degrees and realize that the fearful situation has not had fatal results, that you have survived looking at this situation to the point that you have immersed yourself in it. When you calm down you can approach closer to what you are afraid of and brings you discomfort, and very soon you are right in the midst of the situation, finding yourself successful in overcoming the discomfort. [Ed. Note: This is known as "En vivo desensitization" in the psychological literature.] A common example is the fear of water an this approach is well known to swimming instructors. The same approach holds true for all other situations, with the additional support that you have from your Indwelling Spirit. Yes, you are right that each person's comfort zone is their own. It is unique to each individual. Would you share with me what the purpose of your question was, if you will?

The only way to conquer a fear is to do the opposite of what is natural. What is natural is to run away, or to attack that which is feared, more likely the former. Therefor to deal with discomfort of the fearful type, which underlies all anxiety and doubt, is to approach the feared situation, person, object, etc.; to approach it in measured degrees and realize that the fearful situation has not had fatal results, that you have survived looking at this situation to the point that you have immersed yourself in it. When you calm down you can approach closer to what you are afraid of and brings you discomfort, and very soon you are right in the midst of the situation, finding yourself successful in overcoming the discomfort. [Ed. Note: This is known as "En vivo desensitization" in the psychological literature.] A common example is the fear of water an this approach is well known to swimming instructors. The same approach holds true for all other situations, with the additional support that you have from your Indwelling Spirit. Yes, you are right that each person's comfort zone is their own. It is unique to each individual. Would you share with me what the purpose of your question was, if you will?