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PRAYER: Matthew

PRAYER: Matthew

(Tomas introduced himself and welcomed everyone then, after a few brief comments, introduced Merium who wanted to tell a story.)

(Tomas introduced himself and welcomed everyone then, after a few brief comments, introduced Merium who wanted to tell a [[story]].)

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

MERIUM: I am going to take you on a rendezvous with one of your favorite characters in literature, Alice in Wonderland. I lapse thus, as it is too good a comparison to overlook. Do you recall, those of you who have seen this story depicted in film, the charming scene in the garden where the various flowers were conversing and remarking about what they saw in their midst? I have a picture here in my expanded consciousness to offer you, to see how it is that you are all "something" growing in the garden.

MERIUM: I am going to take you on a rendezvous with one of your favorite [[characters]] in [[literature]], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_in_Wonderland Alice in Wonderland]. I lapse thus, as it is too good a [[comparison]] to overlook. Do you recall, those of you who have seen this story depicted in [[film]], the charming scene in the garden where the various flowers were conversing and remarking about what they saw in their midst? I have a picture here in my expanded [[consciousness]] to offer you, to see how it is that you are all "something" [[growing]] in the [[garden]].

You've seen this before. We have spoken to you about it before, but these are lessons that are being learned again and again as you upstep your ability to comprehend the value therein. Do you remember, for instance, a patch of flowers that were quite grand, Iris perhaps, and they were talking about the superfluous posies and the seedy wildflowers. But look closely at those haughty Iris, and watch the Master enter the garden. Watch him pass by these flower beds and see what happens to those haughty Iris. They are humbled in his presence and they bow their heads in gratitude of being one of the many flowers honored to grow in his garden. I bring this analogy to you today because there is a stir about the various flowers growing in the Father's garden, not only your little culture, but in the global climate as well. The extent to which you are able to learn to accept and appreciate differences in your various natures, is the reality which you will introduce into the ethers of your world that will enable your combatant countries, as a result of their many different religious foundations, to begin to respect the insignificant posies and the seedy wildflowers as well as the stately Iris.

You've seen this before. We have spoken to you about it before, but these are lessons that are being learned again and again as you upstep your [[ability]] to comprehend the [[value]] therein. Do you remember, for instance, a patch of flowers that were quite grand, Iris perhaps, and they were talking about the superfluous posies and the seedy wildflowers. But look closely at those haughty Iris, and watch [[the Master]] enter the garden. Watch him pass by these flower beds and see what happens to those haughty Iris. They are [[humbled]] in his [[presence]] and they bow their heads in [[gratitude]] of being one of the many flowers honored to grow in his garden. I bring this [[analogy]] to you today because there is a stir about the various flowers growing in [[the Father]]'s [[garden]], not only your little [[culture]], but in the global climate as well. The extent to which you are able to learn to [[accept]] and appreciate [[differences]] in your various natures, is the [[reality]] which you will introduce into the [[ether]]s of your world that will enable your combatant countries, as a result of their many different religious [[foundations]], to begin to [[respect]] the insignificant posies and the seedy wildflowers as well as the stately Iris.

Inasmuch as I have relegated you to vegetables, I will leave, and let the host and hostess of this pretty garden elevate your mind's consciousness to a concept that is more in keeping with the sons and daughters of divinity that you are. What a delight you appear to be to me! So fragrant and delightful, each of you. And how symmetrical in your variations.

Inasmuch as I have relegated you to vegetables, I will leave, and let the host and hostess of this pretty garden elevate your mind's [[consciousness]] to a concept that is more in keeping with the sons and daughters of [[divinity]] that you are. What a delight you appear to be to me! So fragrant and delightful, each of you. And how [[symmetrical]] in your variations.

TOMAS: This is Tomas again. I am back. I trust that you have no objection to Merium's nature.

TOMAS: This is Tomas again. I am back. I trust that you have no objection to Merium's nature.

Esmarelda: Her visit was delightful.

Esmarelda: Her visit was delightful.

TOMAS: The energy here is quite piqued this afternoon. It is a different configuration. I note we are missing Carl and Janet, and we are joined by Wally and Joyce, and this simple adjustment of the circuitry is enough to require an adjustment in the equipment (the T/R and I) because the frequency is different. The idea of differing frequencies is how I will take off from Merium's parable.

TOMAS: The [[energy]] here is quite piqued this afternoon. It is a different [[configuration]]. I note we are missing Carl and Janet, and we are joined by Wally and Joyce, and this simple [[adjustment]] of [[the circuitry]] is enough to require an adjustment in the equipment (the T/R and I) because the frequency is different. The idea of differing [[frequencies]] is how I will take off from Merium's [[parable]].

There are certain frequencies that are harmonic and some which are static. Certain radio stations are younger and more driving than others that are sedate or classic in nature. And they each reach a constituency; a demographic, and each have value; however, they have value for you only insofar as you are able to adjust your frequency to accommodate the prevailing energy. The discussion about the specific interests of specific individuals is what prompts this attempt at understanding how each of you are programmed to heed a certain frequency. The sound of the Master's voice, however, is all pervasive, in that, no matter what your natural resonance is, it will be affected by the resonance he projects as you open to his reality.

There are certain frequencies that are [[harmonic]] and some which are [[static]]. Certain [[radio]] stations are younger and more driving than others that are sedate or [[classic]] in nature. And they each reach a constituency; a demographic, and each have [[value]]; however, they have value for you only insofar as you are able to [[adjust]] your frequency to accommodate the prevailing [[energy]]. The discussion about the specific interests of specific individuals is what prompts this attempt at understanding how each of you are programmed to heed a certain frequency. The sound of [[the Master]]'s voice, however, is all pervasive, in that, no matter what your natural [[resonance]] is, it will be affected by the resonance he projects as you open to his [[reality]].

In time your world will be settled in Light and Life, and you might think of it as a garden that is completely manicured or you might think of it as a garden that is completely natural, but you'll certainly see it as a whole, without obstruction, without static, without interference. We are embarking on the creation of the garden that incorporates humanity. You are followers of the Wayshower. The energy that you recognize as his, and that you can reveal in your lives, establishes a circuitry of harmony, having a cadence which everyone can understand. However this is a process. It is only in completion, in maturity, that this perfection prevails constantly. Growth is often a turbulent and upsetting experience. It sometimes seems that the weeds are taking over the new shoots of growth intended to be flowers.

In time your world will be settled in [[Light and Life]], and you might think of it as a garden that is completely manicured or you might think of it as a garden that is completely [[natural]], but you'll certainly see it as a whole, without obstruction, without static, without [[interference]]. We are embarking on the creation of the garden that incorporates [[humanity]]. You are followers of the Wayshower. The energy that you recognize as his, and that you can [[reveal]] in your lives, establishes a [[circuitry]] of [[harmony]], having a cadence which everyone can understand. However this is a [[process]]. It is only in completion, in [[maturity]], that this perfection prevails constantly. [[Growth]] is often a [[turbulent]] and upsetting [[experience]]. It sometimes seems that the weeds are taking over the new shoots of growth intended to be flowers.

However, in faith, the scripture indicates the tares and the wheat will grow together and the wheat, like the flowers, having their own purpose, will eventuate in fruition as was intended. All it takes is a little maintenance.

However, in [[faith]], the [[scripture]] indicates the tares and the wheat will grow together and the wheat, like the flowers, having their own [[purpose]], will eventuate in fruition as was intended. All it takes is a little [[maintenance]].

The maintenance that we bring to your attention at this point in your development, is that of the grooming of the patch you grow in. For surely those of you who are about the Father's business recognize that the work that is set before you is sufficient for you for the day.

The [[maintenance]] that we bring to your attention at this point in your [[development]], is that of the grooming of the patch you grow in. For surely those of you who are about the Father's business recognize that the work that is set before you is sufficient for you for the day.

It is necessary for you to continually realize that you are only seeing a small part of the whole picture. However, as you know, it is possible to see with a greater perspective when and as you provide yourself with that divine perspective that comes through stillness, that comes from understanding your brother and sister, and see, as do the Ancients of Days, how they have come to grow to be who they are and how they grow.

It is necessary for you to continually [[realize]] that you are only seeing a small part of the whole picture. However, as you know, it is possible to see with a greater [[perspective]] when and as you provide yourself with that [[divine]] perspective that comes through [[stillness]], that comes from understanding your brother and sister, and see, as do the [[Ancients of Days]], how they have come to [[grow]] to be who they are and how they grow.

The riotous garden that you all are in is a seedbed of potential and we are beginning to see the effects of divinity making inroads into not only your culture and that which you immediately enjoy, but the global culture, that you are a microcosm of, and that you will energize, influence and direct as you allow the Greater Reality to become consciously realized in your own reality. Have patience. Have faith.

The [[riotous]] garden that you all are in is a seedbed of [[potential]] and we are beginning to see the effects of [[divinity]] making inroads into not only your [[culture]] and that which you immediately enjoy, but the global [[culture]], that you are a [[microcosm]] of, and that you will energize, [[influence]] and direct as you allow the Greater [[Reality]] to become consciously realized in your own reality. Have [[patience]]. Have [[faith]].

Anatolia is here with me and assured of her desire to speak with and be a part of our conclave this afternoon. Thus I will close my remarks and afford her the opportunity to speak before we open the floor to you for questions.

Anatolia is here with me and [[assured]] of her [[desire]] to speak with and be a part of our [[conclave]] this afternoon. Thus I will close my remarks and afford her the [[opportunity]] to speak before we open the floor to you for questions.

ANATOLIA: Good afternoon, my children. I'm happy to be here and happy to share this wonderful afternoon with you. The temperatures are ideal, as far as I am concerned. If you could, see, feel, and hear the difference within our domain you would truly appreciate what climate control is all about, but given that you are in a temperate world, so to speak, that is one that has ups and downs, constancy of inconstancy, you are truly in a place admirable and praiseworthy. So this is not to say that anyone who is of other environs is of lesser status, or any lesser importance, it's just that this is a remarkable place to be and we're happy to be in association with you.

ANATOLIA: Good afternoon, my children. I'm [[happy]] to be here and happy to share this wonderful afternoon with you. The temperatures are [[ideal]], as far as I am concerned. If you could, see, feel, and hear the [[difference]] within our [[domain]] you would truly appreciate what climate control is all about, but given that you are in a temperate world, so to speak, that is one that has ups and downs, constancy of inconstancy, you are truly in a place admirable and praiseworthy. So this is not to say that anyone who is of other environs is of lesser [[status]], or any lesser importance, it's just that this is a remarkable place to be and we're [[happy]] to be in [[association]] with you.

Whether we're here or anywhere else where each and all of you may have originated in the beginning, it makes no difference. It is the Now that we are concerned with. It is mainly a conversational item in terms in letting you know of all of our presence and the status of you, today, in your place of being -- not just your physical place, that is your geographic location -- but for where you find yourselves, where we find yourselves today it is pleasing and pleasant, worth celebration and worth everything, to have left everything behind to find that which is valuable, that which is beyond all measure and beyond all form of recognition of lasting value.

Whether we're here or anywhere else where each and all of you may have originated in the beginning, it makes no [[difference]]. It is the Now that we are concerned with. It is mainly a [[conversational]] item in terms in letting you know of all of our [[presence]] and the status of you, today, in your place of [[being]] -- not just your physical place, that is your geographic location -- but for where you find yourselves, where we find yourselves today it is pleasing and pleasant, worth [[celebration]] and worth everything, to have left [[everything]] behind to find that which is valuable, that which is beyond all measure and beyond all form of [[recognition]] of lasting [[value]].

You are to be commended for your valiant works in terms of finding that which is lasting and that which is true. For what is alive and well and bright and brilliant within your hearts and minds is what's lasting and true, because one could put hot fiery coals to any part of your body but as long as you had that vision of what is valuable and true, you could withstand all types of pain and punishment were it necessary to put you to such a test, to know that you would prevail throughout any type of physical, mental or other torture, meaning that where your focus is, and where you have found peace and placid placement, is where you will be able to maintain, because this is your place of consciousness and it is your place of being that will far outlast even the physical status in which you currently occupy.

You are to be commended for your [[valiant]] works in terms of finding that which is lasting and that which is true. For what is alive and well and bright and [[brilliant]] within your hearts and minds is what's lasting and true, because one could put hot fiery coals to any part of your [[body]] but as long as you had that [[vision]] of what is valuable and true, you could withstand all types of [[pain]] and punishment were it necessary to put you to such a test, to know that you would prevail throughout any type of [[physical]], mental or other [[torture]], meaning that where your [[focus]] is, and where you have found peace and placid placement, is where you will be able to maintain, because this is your place of [[consciousness]] and it is your place of being that will far outlast even the [[physical]] [[status]] in which you currently occupy.

So I wish to commend you for your places within your hearts and your minds because this is the Place from which you springboard forward in terms of your next level. Conscious … onward … migration or progress. It is much in the image, or the demonstration of being pilgrims -- pilgrims along the way of truth and rightness. I could say 'righteousness' which is a simile to rightness; I say rightness because it is more a matter of having your mind and your heart being right with all that is around you and within you. Being right in terms of acceptance. Being in adjustment and being fine-tuned with almost anything that could happen. For in a split second or a moment's notice all of your world could change. I say this not in terms of any kind of catastrophic type of forewarning, I'm just saying, as you know, that your world could change in a moment. So where you are in your hearts and your minds - placid places within your consciousness - it is advisable to recognize the reality of this; that it is not just a momentary passing of emotional satisfaction, but rather is the actual state of your soul and your consciousness when you find yourself in a place such as this.

So I wish to commend you for your places within your [[hearts]] and your [[minds]] because this is the Place from which you springboard forward in terms of your next level. [[Conscious]] … onward … [[migration]] or [[progress]]. It is much in the image, or the demonstration of being [[pilgrims]] -- pilgrims along the way of [[truth]] and rightness. I could say '[[righteousness]]' which is a [[simile]] to rightness; I say rightness because it is more a matter of having your mind and your heart being right with all that is around you and within you. Being right in terms of [[acceptance]]. Being in [[adjustment]] and being fine-[[tuned]] with almost anything that could happen. For in a split second or a moment's notice all of your world could [[change]]. I say this not in terms of any kind of [[catastrophic]] type of forewarning, I'm just saying, as you know, that your world could change in a moment. So where you are in your [[hearts]] and your [[minds]] - placid places within your [[consciousness]] - it is advisable to recognize the [[reality]] of this; that it is not just a momentary passing of emotional [[satisfaction]], but rather is the actual state of [[your soul]] and your consciousness when you find yourself in a place such as this.

It is the heart and the soul and the body, if you will, of the 'stillness' practice that we'd spoken of earlier. This I wish to describe to you in a number of ways but the primary way I wish to illustrate it today is through just this: That I believe most of you, if not all of you here today, would be able to vouch for the placid place within your heart and your mind that you find yourself currently. For any who may not be in this place that I speak of, momentarily, or currently as we speak, I know that you know this place and that it is not difficult to arrive at but rather just a matter relaxing, a letting go of your active mind and the ego part of yourself, to relax and take a back-seat, say, as you would a restless child, a 5-year old … in or outside of their car-seat, but let's play it safe and have that 5-year old in a car-seat -- because it is the law after all - but, telling that 5-year old to relax and to hush-up, if you will, that we're going on a journey and the only way to enjoy the journey is to be quiet and watch what scenery we find. If it's nothing more than being able to entertain the 5-year old with promises of moo-cows and other scenery, do what you need to, to put the 5 year old to rest so that your mind can relax and find that placid place within that you know to be that vibratory location where you and your Maker and your Creator can placidly find yourselves as one.

It is the [[heart]] and [[the soul]] and the [[body]], if you will, of the '[[stillness]]' practice that we'd spoken of earlier. This I wish to describe to you in a number of ways but the primary way I wish to [[illustrate]] it today is through just this: That I believe most of you, if not all of you here today, would be able to vouch for the placid place within your heart and your mind that you find yourself currently. For any who may not be in this place that I speak of, momentarily, or currently as we speak, I know that you know this place and that it is not [[difficult]] to arrive at but rather just a matter [[relaxing]], a letting go of your active mind and the [[ego]] part of yourself, to relax and take a back-seat, say, as you would a restless child, a 5-year old … in or outside of their car-seat, but let's play it safe and have that 5-year old in a car-seat -- because it is the law after all - but, telling that 5-year old to relax and to hush-up, if you will, that we're going on a [[journey]] and the only way to enjoy the journey is to be [[quiet]] and watch what scenery we find. If it's nothing more than being able to entertain the 5-year old with [[promises]] of moo-cows and other scenery, do what you need to, to put the 5 year old to rest so that your mind can relax and find that placid place within that you know to be that [[vibratory]] location where you and your Maker and your Creator can placidly find yourselves as one.

This is the place that you will be when you are at peace with yourself. This is a place that is a springboard within your stillness practice, that is a place that you can practice in your conscious everyday moments of being. You can carry on the greatest debate and the most convincing of arguments or the most saleable of sales presentations in this state of being because it is in this state of being that is your true consciousness and your true presence of being. It is your spirit being that is unguarded and beyond the limits of what your ego mind would prevent from its placement within your consciousness.

This is the place that you will be when you are at [[peace]] with yourself. This is a place that is a springboard within your [[stillness]] practice, that is a place that you can [[practice]] in your conscious everyday moments of being. You can carry on the greatest [[debate]] and the most convincing of [[arguments]] or the most saleable of sales presentations in this state of being because it is in this state of being that is your true [[consciousness]] and your true presence of being. It is your spirit being that is unguarded and beyond the limits of what your ego mind would prevent from its placement within your consciousness.

So I more than urge. I invite you. I tease you into tasting this place with your Creator and with your Maker, to know that it is a place of holiness and it is a place of wonder and delight, much as the garden that was spoken of earlier. So I wish to allow you to cherish all of the scents and all of the smells and all of the peace that prevails in such a placid place within.

So I more than urge. I invite you. I tease you into [[tasting]] this place with your [[Creator]] and with your Maker, to know that it is a place of [[holiness]] and it is a place of wonder and delight, much as the garden that was spoken of earlier. So I wish to allow you to cherish all of the scents and all of the smells and all of the peace that prevails in such a placid place within.

It will be a part of my continued discussion with you, in terms of how and where to find this particular location, but again, I believe, for most of you it is not a difficult journey whatsoever. It begins again by telling the 5- year old to relax and to sit back and enjoy the ride.

It will be a part of my continued [[discussion]] with you, in terms of how and where to find this particular location, but again, I believe, for most of you it is not a difficult journey whatsoever. It begins again by telling the 5- year old to relax and to sit back and enjoy the ride.

If there are any questions about this I would be happy to entertain those questions as we proceed. In the meantime I return the floor to Tomas. I appreciate your attention and hopefully the little bit of a ride that we did take and any of the scenery you enjoyed along the way was well worth the trip. So peace be with you and until we meet again, I am always your friend and always within your reach. Peace be with you.

If there are any questions about this I would be [[happy]] to entertain those questions as we proceed. In the meantime I return the floor to Tomas. I [[appreciate]] your [[attention]] and hopefully the little bit of a ride that we did take and any of the scenery you enjoyed along the way was well worth the trip. So [[peace]] be with you and until we meet again, I am always your friend and always within your reach. Peace be with you.

TOMAS: Thank you Anatolia. And now we are eager to engage with you in relationship development. How does your garden grow?

TOMAS: Thank you Anatolia. And now we are [[eager]] to engage with you in [[relationship]] development. How does your garden grow?

===Dialogue===

===Dialogue===

Esmarelda: I hope mine is growing very well this year, Tomas. I was thinking from last Sunday about how, in communion with the Father, one tends to talk to him as we talked to our own fathers when we were small children. And I was thinking back about that and my earthly father and I did not talk very much at all. In fact, I used to try to begin a conversation with Daddy and he was always in a hurry and told me he didn't have time to answer but he'd explain it and I wouldn't know any more when he got through explaining it than I did before he took the time. And there just wasn't much conversation. Maybe sometimes that's why I find it difficult to communicate.

Esmarelda: I hope mine is growing very well this year, Tomas. I was thinking from last Sunday about how, in [[communion]] with [[the Father]], one tends to talk to him as we talked to our own [[fathers]] when we were small children. And I was [[thinking]] back about that and my earthly father and I did not talk very much at all. In fact, I used to try to begin a [[conversation]] with Daddy and he was always in a hurry and told me he didn't have time to answer but he'd explain it and I wouldn't know any more when he got through explaining it than I did before he took the time. And there just wasn't much conversation. Maybe sometimes that's why I find it difficult to [[communicate]].

But my literal garden, Tomas, is faring pretty well this year.

But my literal garden, Tomas, is faring pretty well this year.