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It is often said that [[actions]] speak louder than [[words]]. Nowhere is this more true than in the [[witness]] of others to your [[disciplines]] and [[priorities]]. One may make a great verbal argument for [[spiritual growth]] while another may use self [[discipline]] to undertake spiritual growth. I daresay that the example of the one pursuing rather than the one [[discussing]] would be the one that will draw [[attention]] and also will [[command]] the rewards of the [[effort]].

It is often said that [[actions]] speak louder than [[words]]. Nowhere is this more true than in the [[witness]] of others to your [[disciplines]] and [[priorities]]. One may make a great verbal argument for [[spiritual growth]] while another may use self [[discipline]] to undertake spiritual growth. I daresay that the example of the one pursuing rather than the one [[discussing]] would be the one that will draw [[attention]] and also will [[command]] the rewards of the [[effort]].

So, my suggestion to you today is to be conscious, aware of the choices you make each day, each hour. Be prepared to be bold enough to choose that which your highest self perceives to be in your best interest. Then through your personal discipline make those aspects your habits where your priorities reside, and all other aspects of how, where, when, and why fall into place as if by magic.

So, my suggestion to you today is to be [[conscious]], aware of the choices you make each day, each hour. Be [[prepared]] to be [[bold]] enough to choose that which your [[highest self]] perceives to be in your best interest. Then through your personal [[discipline]] make those aspects your [[habits]] where your [[priorities]] reside, and all other aspects of how, where, when, and why fall into place as if by [[magic]].

Those are my words today.

Those are my [[words]] today.

Lantarnek: (Jonathan): Greetings, teacher Lantarnek visiting you today, traveling with Malvantra and enjoying the [[adventures]]. I wish to follow on his heels and begin with a [[question]].

Lantarnek: (Jonathan): Greetings, teacher Lantarnek visiting you today, traveling with Malvantra and enjoying the adventures. I wish to follow on his heels and begin with a question.

How does one create these [[habits]]? I offer two words that are [[effective]] in fostering the [[development]] of the habitual [[reflex]], that is, [[concentration]] and [[consecration]]. It is easy to note that in the physical realm to concentrate is to make strong, to eliminate superfluous elements such that an item becomes boiled down to its [[essence]] or is more potent. In the realm of [[mind]] concentration it is the act of [[focus]] to push aside [[distraction]], unnecessary inputs that stir and steer the mind away from focus. It is a one point view. The term [[concentration]] is better transformed into [[consecration]] when we look at the [[spiritual]] life, for consecration is a [[dedication]]. It is a [[focus]] and a boiling down to the most [[vital]] and important [[values]] and [[personalities]] in your life.

How does one create these habits? I offer two words that are effective in fostering the development of the habitual reflex, that is, concentration and consecration. It is easy to note that in the physical realm to concentrate is to make strong, to eliminate superfluous elements such that an item becomes boiled down to its essence or is more potent. In the realm of mind concentration it is the act of focus to push aside distraction, unnecessary inputs that stir and steer the mind away from focus. It is a one point view. The term concentration is better transformed into consecration when we look at the spiritual life, for consecration is a dedication. It is a focus and a boiling down to the most vital and important values and personalities in your life.

I have said in order to concentrate one must remove the many things that [[distract]]. This is the simple approach. However, as you have witnessed, a [[juggler]] can concentrate while doing many tasks [[simultaneously]], although I daresay he is unlikely to drive a car while juggling. There are [[limits]] even then. To the [[consecrated]] [[soul]] the entire life is focused on those eternal [[values]] while juggling the [[temporal]] affairs. Here is the [[interface]] of [[habit]]; no one becomes an expert juggler by picking up a few balls and tossing them in the air. It requires [[diligent]] [[practice]], [[habitual]] [[play]] and development.

I have said in order to concentrate one must remove the many things that distract. This is the simple approach. However, as you have witnessed, a juggler can concentrate while doing many tasks simultaneously, although I daresay he is unlikely to drive a car while juggling. There are limits even then. To the consecrated soul the entire life is focused on those eternal values while juggling the temporal affairs. Here is the interface of habit; no one becomes an expert juggler by picking up a few balls and tossing them in the air. It requires diligent practice, habitual play and development.

If you are [[consecrated]] spiritually you are also [[concentrated]], as the example would be of your tomato paste where a little goes a long way. When you enter into the lives of others the [[potency]] is [[recognized]]. You aren't dilute; you are [[powerful]]. But a strong concoction can be unpalatable without its dilution making it more applicable to the needs, to the task at hand. When you spend your time in [[stillness]], you are concentrating your [[spiritual]] life; you are [[focusing]] on the greatest [[value]] of all, your [[relationship]] with [[the Father]]. You are boiling down to the [[essence]]. This increases your octane, makes your spiritual [[life]] more flammable in that you are now able to burn brightly; you are able to dispel those elements that would [[distract]]. You are also able to [[infuse]] those activities that would have distracted you with the potency of [[spiritual]] [[reality]] such that they are incorporated into a sense of [[progressive]] and uplifting [[experience]].

A [[consecrated]] individual can [[juggle]] and drive a car at the same time, for you are not just a single [[being]]; you are a [[partnership]]. When you are coupled consciously with Father, you have expanded you [[abilities]] beyond the range of a single [[entity]].

 

A consecrated individual can juggle and drive a car at the same time, for you are not just a single being; you are a partnership. When you are coupled consciously with Father, you have expanded you abilities beyond the range of a single entity.

I have finished my comments.

I have finished my comments.

===Closing===

===Closing===

Elyon (Ginny): Good morning, this is Elyon here to briefly connect with you. Since you have put much time into discussion among yourselves -- which we have enjoyed thoroughly -- I will close with a note to you all about how pleased we all are at your desire to be and to act in the presence of God.   

Elyon (Ginny): Good morning, this is Elyon here to briefly [[connect]] with you. Since you have put much time into [[discussion]] among yourselves -- which we have enjoyed thoroughly -- I will close with a note to you all about how pleased we all are at your [[desire]] to be and to [[act]] in the [[presence]] of God.   

You have progressed much in understanding how this can be done. In your eagerness to share with each other your daily experiences, your daily struggles, is a sign indeed of your ability to be a little vulnerable for the sake of learning a lesson, for this indeed is where the lessons are learned, in your daily lives, with your daily experiences. Yes, learning to walk in another's shoes is an extremely important lesson to learn. Every good teacher should be aware of this and spend much time and thought about where the pupils are before beginning a lesson. You have all done well in teaching us more about your experiences. We are confident that your lives of spiritual progress will be magnificent, even on this first short one. So continue as you have been doing and be assured of our eternal assistance and our continuous presence, even when you do not sense it.

You have [[progressed]] much in understanding how this can be done. In your [[eagerness]] to [[share]] with each other your daily experiences, your daily [[struggles]], is a sign indeed of your [[ability]] to be a little [[vulnerable]] for the sake of learning a lesson, for this indeed is where the lessons are learned, in your daily lives, with your daily [[experiences]]. Yes, learning to walk in another's shoes is an extremely important lesson to learn. Every good teacher should be [[aware]] of this and spend much time and thought about where the [[pupils]] are before beginning a lesson. You have all done well in teaching us more about your experiences. We are [[confident]] that your lives of [[spiritual progress]] will be magnificent, even on this first short one. So continue as you have been doing and be [[assured]] of our eternal [[assistance]] and our continuous [[presence]], even when you do not sense it.

Good day.

Good day.

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