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===Opening===

===Opening===

===='''''[[Merkaba]]'''''====

===='''''[[Merkaba]]'''''====

Daniel: For those who are new, has anyone [[explained]] the [[merkaba]] to you? There is a merkaba energy shaft in the middle of this room, which was dedicated here quite a few months ago. It is similar in [[nature]] to the shaft of energy that is in each one of us, but larger and it is maintained by [[consciousness]]. Its [[energy]] can be directed by our mind energy to those who need it, to situations, to [[environments]], and so I ask you now to hook up to the merkaba, consciously; your shaft of light and energy [[touching]] it on the north and south poles. And as you do this, the merkaba energy becomes larger in this household. It’s kind of like looking at an [[axis]] through a globe; the globe has [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geographic_coordinate_system longitudinal and latitudinal lines]. Now I ask each one of you to declare your "[[intent]]" for being here. Invoke Christ Michael’s energy to accomplish that intent, according to His will.

Daniel: For those who are new, has anyone [[explained]] the [[merkaba]] to you? There is a merkaba energy shaft in the middle of this room, which was dedicated here quite a few months ago. It is similar in [[nature]] to the shaft of energy that is in each one of us, but larger and it is maintained by [[consciousness]]. Its [[energy]] can be directed by our mind energy to those who need it, to situations, to [[environments]], and so I ask you now to hook up to the merkaba, consciously; your shaft of light and energy [[touching]] it on the north and south poles. And as you do this, the merkaba energy becomes larger in this household. It’s kind of like looking at an [[axis]] through a globe; the globe has [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geographic_coordinate_system longitudinal and latitudinal lines]. Now I ask each one of you to declare your "[[intent]]" for being here. Invoke Christ Michael’s energy to accomplish that intent, according to His will.

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

Rayson: Good afternoon, this is Rayson. Let us now continue this [[silence]] and let us have a period of [[rest]] in the silence, the [[stillness]], as you [[prepare]] for the inward [[listening]] that each one of you are capable of and already receive. (Long pause.) Prepare to bring your awareness to the center, please.

Rayson: Good afternoon, this is Rayson. Let us now continue this [[silence]] and let us have a period of [[rest]] in the silence, the [[stillness]], as you [[prepare]] for the inward [[listening]] that each one of you are capable of and already receive. (Long pause.) Prepare to bring your awareness to the center, please.

So my friends, you have been to a [[conference]]! (Group: Yes, indeed!) It was wonderful to be there with you, to [[observe]] everyone who was [[participating]] and to see the [[camaraderie]] and love and the energy. Did you notice that this conference was energetically a bit different from the last? (Yes. Definitely.) Mortals and "we" have been attempting to soften the [[intellectual]] energy of that group, to open the [[Heart]] Energy. [[Mercy]] and [[justice]] are in some ways intellectual, but [[compassion]] is heartfelt. And this is a wonderful place to begin. Did you also notice that there were various lines of interest at the conference, where there were fewer in the [[past]]? (Yes.)

So my friends, you have been to a [[conference]]! (Group: Yes, indeed!) It was wonderful to be there with you, to [[observe]] everyone who was [[participating]] and to see the [[camaraderie]] and love and the energy. Did you notice that this conference was energetically a bit different from the last? (Yes. Definitely.) Mortals and "we" have been attempting to soften the [[intellectual]] energy of that group, to open the [[Heart]] Energy. [[Mercy]] and [[justice]] are in some ways intellectual, but [[compassion]] is heartfelt. And this is a wonderful place to begin. Did you also notice that there were various lines of interest at the conference, where there were fewer in the [[past]]? (Yes.)

Some of you see this as a [[community]] that is "fractured," but not really. You see the [[Correcting Time]] is working to use all potential [[leaders]] to bring their [[voice]] to this [[forum]]. The [[Urantia Book]] is more than just a book, a [[reference]] and an index, but it is filled with people who have various interests besides the intellectual. It is one thing to make an intellectual [[commitment]], a commitment out of minded [[decision]]; it is quite another decision to make a commitment that is also heartfelt and committed from the [[heart]]. And so, you have seen other interests come into this forum. And we are very encouraged by the [[tolerance]] that is given by the organizing group to the [[Teaching Mission]] and to the Sonship work of [http://www.rcim.org/RCIM/Welcome.html Rob Crickett]. Not everyone is in [[agreement]] with all three, and some would exclude one group over another, and this is to be [[expected]] in a group community setting. This does [[represent]] a community.

Some of you see this as a [[community]] that is "fractured," but not really. You see the [[Correcting Time]] is working to use all potential [[leaders]] to bring their [[voice]] to this [[forum]]. The [[Urantia Book]] is more than just a book, a [[reference]] and an index, but it is filled with people who have various interests besides the intellectual. It is one thing to make an intellectual [[commitment]], a commitment out of minded [[decision]]; it is quite another decision to make a commitment that is also heartfelt and committed from the [[heart]]. And so, you have seen other interests come into this forum. And we are very encouraged by the [[tolerance]] that is given by the organizing group to the [[Teaching Mission]] and to the Sonship work of [https://www.rcim.org/RCIM/Welcome.html Rob Crickett]. Not everyone is in [[agreement]] with all three, and some would exclude one group over another, and this is to be [[expected]] in a group community setting. This does [[represent]] a community.

Some of you spoke of an interest of a repeat or a revisitation of the high points of the session that was unrecorded Tuesday night. Is there an interest in that? (Definitely, Rayson. Please. I appreciate your doing this.) Let us work through this then from [[questions]] by you. We do not have an agenda for this item, and so we will respond to questions that you raise now. Please try to avoid global questions, as that would [[encompass]] the totality of what was missed, but rather speak to those issues that you remember and are important. You may begin, if you wish. (Short pause.) Or was it all really forgettable?

Some of you spoke of an interest of a repeat or a revisitation of the high points of the session that was unrecorded Tuesday night. Is there an interest in that? (Definitely, Rayson. Please. I appreciate your doing this.) Let us work through this then from [[questions]] by you. We do not have an agenda for this item, and so we will respond to questions that you raise now. Please try to avoid global questions, as that would [[encompass]] the totality of what was missed, but rather speak to those issues that you remember and are important. You may begin, if you wish. (Short pause.) Or was it all really forgettable?

When these are out of [[sync]] and do not match, then there will be [[difficulties]].

When these are out of [[sync]] and do not match, then there will be [[difficulties]].

As you raise yourself in [[organizational]] level, your [[ethics]] must match that level. A very clear example is the energy [[corporations]]. You have one that is called [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enron Enron], I believe, which is a very clear example of unethical, even immoral leadership; the [[manipulation]] of markets, of investors, shareholders and the market so that the market-share would be raised, the shares that would be sold would be raised, and then those who know about this [[information]] would sell their shares and let the corporate shell [[collapse]], leaving millions of investors, shareholders at a loss. Those who are going to [[retire]] from a public [[education]] system, let’s say in California or other states that have invested heavily in this [[corporation]], these people are left with a loss. Their capacity to maintain themselves is much diminished and great harm is done through this. And you see that many have lost, and a few who knew what was going to happen, have benefitted, having used the collapse of the corporation to their own benefit. This is an ethical standard that is [[destructive]]. It is not out of sync, it is simply destructive; it is inappropriate. It is not necessary that [[leadership]] be [[sacrificial]], but simply leadership that leads, and is compensated accordingly and appropriately.

As you raise yourself in [[organizational]] level, your [[ethics]] must match that level. A very clear example is the energy [[corporations]]. You have one that is called [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enron Enron], I believe, which is a very clear example of unethical, even immoral leadership; the [[manipulation]] of markets, of investors, shareholders and the market so that the market-share would be raised, the shares that would be sold would be raised, and then those who know about this [[information]] would sell their shares and let the corporate shell [[collapse]], leaving millions of investors, shareholders at a loss. Those who are going to [[retire]] from a public [[education]] system, let’s say in California or other states that have invested heavily in this [[corporation]], these people are left with a loss. Their capacity to maintain themselves is much diminished and great harm is done through this. And you see that many have lost, and a few who knew what was going to happen, have benefitted, having used the collapse of the corporation to their own benefit. This is an ethical standard that is [[destructive]]. It is not out of sync, it is simply destructive; it is inappropriate. It is not necessary that [[leadership]] be [[sacrificial]], but simply leadership that leads, and is compensated accordingly and appropriately.

We are not talking about everyone becoming [[missionaries]], going over seas and [[sacrificing]] their lives, but to make [[decisions]] that appropriately uphold the [[existence]] of others, cares for them. We also mentioned that your country is in for a bit of a [[shock]]. As you see the growth of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Union European economic-political unit] growing in influence and political and economic [[power]], the economic power and political clout of the [[United States]] will diminish. This is appropriate; this is natural; this follows the rules of economics and political development. Yet, will the United States continue to act independently as though it had no [[neighbors]], as though it had no [[partners]]? Will its interests be [[selfish]]? Or will it be [[generous]], kind, sharing, benevolent, partnering, in ways that it once did when it developed the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marshal_Plan Marshal Plan] after [[World War II]] to assist the nations of Europe and rebuild the economy of Japan? Can it rise to those [[standards]] once again? We know it is possible when people decide to make those [[decisions]]. It is possible when they make those choices that are higher in nature, and though the decisions being made now garner much power for the [[United States]], this power is short-lived, and in the long run, in fact, detrimental to its very [[existence]]. On the other hand, were it to [[cooperate]] and see itself as an equal partner of equal players around the world, it would go far to influence other nations immensely and to garner tremendous economically favorable positioning for itself.

We are not talking about everyone becoming [[missionaries]], going over seas and [[sacrificing]] their lives, but to make [[decisions]] that appropriately uphold the [[existence]] of others, cares for them. We also mentioned that your country is in for a bit of a [[shock]]. As you see the growth of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Union European economic-political unit] growing in influence and political and economic [[power]], the economic power and political clout of the [[United States]] will diminish. This is appropriate; this is natural; this follows the rules of economics and political development. Yet, will the United States continue to act independently as though it had no [[neighbors]], as though it had no [[partners]]? Will its interests be [[selfish]]? Or will it be [[generous]], kind, sharing, benevolent, partnering, in ways that it once did when it developed the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marshal_Plan Marshal Plan] after [[World War II]] to assist the nations of Europe and rebuild the economy of Japan? Can it rise to those [[standards]] once again? We know it is possible when people decide to make those [[decisions]]. It is possible when they make those choices that are higher in nature, and though the decisions being made now garner much power for the [[United States]], this power is short-lived, and in the long run, in fact, detrimental to its very [[existence]]. On the other hand, were it to [[cooperate]] and see itself as an equal partner of equal players around the world, it would go far to influence other nations immensely and to garner tremendous economically favorable positioning for itself.

I offer you the [[metaphor]] of the eighth-grade [[bully]] playing on the school yard with the fifth-graders, pushing them around, who make friends only because they want to [[survive]] by being friendly, and those who are not friendly, are beat-up or [[ignored]], or given bad names. You have seen good examples of leadership this last week at the [[conference]], where powerful individuals gave themselves freely to their fellow brothers and sisters in positions of leadership. [[Decisions]] are made by individuals, based upon their ethical standards, and that is a [[choice]], too.

I offer you the [[metaphor]] of the eighth-grade [[bully]] playing on the school yard with the fifth-graders, pushing them around, who make friends only because they want to [[survive]] by being friendly, and those who are not friendly, are beat-up or [[ignored]], or given bad names. You have seen good examples of leadership this last week at the [[conference]], where powerful individuals gave themselves freely to their fellow brothers and sisters in positions of leadership. [[Decisions]] are made by individuals, based upon their ethical standards, and that is a [[choice]], too.

How will you empower yourself? You will only empower yourself if you see yourself as powerful.

How will you empower yourself? You will only empower yourself if you see yourself as powerful.

Student: Would I be taking you off track or distracting you if I ask a question? There was some concern [[expressed]] about one or two groups that try to foster personal [[transformation]]; they seem to sound benign and helpful, warm and…I forget the name of the second one, but they are actually subgroups under the [[cult]] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientology Scientology], and some Urantians expressed a concern about giving these groups free rein at a Urantia Conference. Would you care to comment on that?

Student: Would I be taking you off track or distracting you if I ask a question? There was some concern [[expressed]] about one or two groups that try to foster personal [[transformation]]; they seem to sound benign and helpful, warm and…I forget the name of the second one, but they are actually subgroups under the [[cult]] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientology Scientology], and some Urantians expressed a concern about giving these groups free rein at a Urantia Conference. Would you care to comment on that?

Rayson: Later, please. I would be glad to answer that, in time, today. (Thank you.) Please remind me.

Rayson: Later, please. I would be glad to answer that, in time, today. (Thank you.) Please remind me.

Let us shift [[topics]]. The topic that we have been [[discussing]] has more issues to it, but let us leave them for now. Let us return to the conference. What was its slogan? (Group: [[Revelation]] in Action.) We rather liked that! There are more revelations coming into being and in place and in peoples’ minds than most of you are aware. You are seeing greater change in [[organizations]], their flexibility, such as the developments in the conference, than you’ve seen before. We would offer you two suggestions, "themes" for the next two conferences: One would be "Leadership in Action" and the other would be "[[Community]] in Action."

Let us shift [[topics]]. The topic that we have been [[discussing]] has more issues to it, but let us leave them for now. Let us return to the conference. What was its slogan? (Group: [[Revelation]] in Action.) We rather liked that! There are more revelations coming into being and in place and in peoples’ minds than most of you are aware. You are seeing greater change in [[organizations]], their flexibility, such as the developments in the conference, than you’ve seen before. We would offer you two suggestions, "themes" for the next two conferences: One would be "Leadership in Action" and the other would be "[[Community]] in Action."

We have been speaking about community and we have much more to say about that. We are very pleased that there is an "Archives" dedicated to the retention of the Teaching Mission transcripts. [http://www.tmarchives.com. See also, www.spiritfest.com and www.tmarchives.com ]. Those of you who have organized this and established these two sites are a blessing to the future education of those who do not have benefit, direct benefit to these sessions. And these sessions cannot cover all topics that need to be covered, but must come from many sources and retained in a central depository.

We have been speaking about community and we have much more to say about that. We are very pleased that there is an "Archives" dedicated to the retention of the Teaching Mission transcripts. [https://www.tmarchives.com. See also, www.spiritfest.com and www.tmarchives.com ]. Those of you who have organized this and established these two sites are a blessing to the future education of those who do not have benefit, direct benefit to these sessions. And these sessions cannot cover all topics that need to be covered, but must come from many sources and retained in a central depository.

Community building is essential to the survival of your world. Some nations do this better than others, and some locales and communities in the United States do this better than others. Even the simple camaraderie that you might find at a council meeting is evidence of community building, a willingness to cooperate, a willingness to participate equally with others, and invite those who have no voice to share theirs. The archival site is one example of "Revelation in Action;" something has gotten done! And as you know, the Teaching Mission’s primary function is to teach you. But, you can go to school all your lives and be well educated, but until you apply the principles that these lessons give you, to your life and to your environment, your community, then it is education for education’s sake. Somewhere, someone made a decision to develop the archive site and assumed responsibility for doing that.

Community building is essential to the survival of your world. Some nations do this better than others, and some locales and communities in the United States do this better than others. Even the simple camaraderie that you might find at a council meeting is evidence of community building, a willingness to cooperate, a willingness to participate equally with others, and invite those who have no voice to share theirs. The archival site is one example of "Revelation in Action;" something has gotten done! And as you know, the Teaching Mission’s primary function is to teach you. But, you can go to school all your lives and be well educated, but until you apply the principles that these lessons give you, to your life and to your environment, your community, then it is education for education’s sake. Somewhere, someone made a decision to develop the archive site and assumed responsibility for doing that.