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The "room" is filled to capacity with standing-room-only [[celestial hosts]] who hover around your light, your combined light, as you seek to [[discern]] [[spirit]] reality in yourselves, in each other and in the realm in which you reside. We truly do seek to [[encourage]] you to wear, as attire, a [[mantel]] of [[joy]] and [[grace]] as you pass by your fellows in the arena of life. You are the spirit anchor, you who have discerned who you are as sons and daughters of the living God, you who are a [[testimony]] to the [[Light and Life]] of Living Love.

The "room" is filled to capacity with standing-room-only [[celestial hosts]] who hover around your light, your combined light, as you seek to [[discern]] [[spirit]] reality in yourselves, in each other and in the realm in which you reside. We truly do seek to [[encourage]] you to wear, as attire, a [[mantel]] of [[joy]] and [[grace]] as you pass by your fellows in the arena of life. You are the spirit anchor, you who have discerned who you are as sons and daughters of the living God, you who are a [[testimony]] to the [[Light and Life]] of Living Love.

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

Your reality, reflecting the reality of divinity, is that spark which will encourage the spark of life which indwells all mortals of normal mental capacity. You are surrounded by brothers and sisters who languish in isolation, who divert themselves by staying busy or by filling their needs with other, lesser realities than the one their spirit yearns to know and become, seeks indeed to realize as a mounting actualization of the knowledge of Sonship, and fellowship, in the combined ministries of nature and grace.

Your [[reality]], [[reflecting]] the reality of [[divinity]], is that spark which will encourage the spark of life which indwells all mortals of normal mental capacity. You are [[surrounded]] by brothers and sisters who languish in [[isolation]], who divert themselves by staying [[busy]] or by filling their needs with other, lesser realities than the one their spirit yearns to know and [[become]], seeks indeed to realize as a mounting actualization of the knowledge of Sonship, and fellowship, in the combined ministries of [[nature]] and [[grace]].

We respect your conversations of today and your intent to incorporate revelation into your learning experiences. This is admirable on your part, for you seek to support your spirit reality with a knowledge of what and who you are, and what your experience is, in terms of the revelation which was provided and which was for many, the literal lightswitch that illuminated their minds and hearts to the reality of the Greater Reality. There are also revelations of a nature that are risen from your own indwelling Adjuster in conjoint harmony with the mota which rise up in your mind, giving birth to self-revelation which increases your appreciation of, again, a Greater Reality.

We [[respect]] your conversations of today and your intent to incorporate [[revelation]] into your [[learning]] experiences. This is admirable on your part, for you seek to [[support]] your spirit reality with a knowledge of what and who you are, and what your experience is, in terms of the revelation which was provided and which was for many, the literal lightswitch that [[illuminated]] their [[minds]] and [[hearts]] to the reality of the Greater Reality. There are also revelations of a nature that are risen from your own indwelling [[Adjuster]] in conjoint harmony with the [[mota]] which rise up in your mind, giving birth to [[self-revelation]] which increases your appreciation of, again, a Greater Reality.

The Greater Reality looks so much greater against a background of those who remain asleep, or unaware of who they are, what their [[potential]] is.

The Greater Reality looks so much greater against a background of those who remain asleep, or unaware of who they are, what their [[potential]] is.

TOMAS: This is Tomas. We are in open [[communion]] with you now. We have a great [[connection]]. Are there questions or subjects for discussion among you for your teachers or visitors?

TOMAS: This is Tomas. We are in open [[communion]] with you now. We have a great [[connection]]. Are there questions or subjects for discussion among you for your teachers or visitors?

===Dialogue===

===Dialogue===

Dorenda: As usual I have one. We were talking earlier about the test that 8th graders took in 1814 and how it was as difficult or more so than the college tests are today. I wanted to get your perspective on the 'progression' because so many times it is difficult to know if we are moving forward and making progress. From that example (the test) it would seem that we're getting softer and we're not accomplishing as much, not setting as high a standards and not putting ourselves forth to the different challenges. So I wanted your opinion of where we are today. Is that phrased clear enough?

Dorenda: As usual I have one. We were talking earlier about the test that 8th graders took in 1814 and how it was as difficult or more so than the college tests are today. I wanted to get your [[perspective]] on the 'progression' because so many times it is difficult to know if we are moving forward and making [[progress]]. From that example (the test) it would seem that we're getting softer and we're not accomplishing as much, not setting as high a standards and not putting ourselves forth to the different [[challenges]]. So I wanted your [[opinion]] of where we are today. Is that phrased clear enough?

TOMAS: We will see. What I hear you asking for is perspective and reassurance. The packaging you expect is a history lesson that will depict your evolution in, say the past 100 years. This is certainly a perspective that is in the awareness of those of us who work here in this assignment since we are required to have an understanding of how it is that you have become conditioned to be who you represent yourself as, so that we can have an understanding of how to grasp your interests, your mind, your attention and educate it or lead it forward.

TOMAS: We will see. What I hear you asking for is [[perspective]] and reassurance. The packaging you [[expect]] is a history lesson that will depict your [[evolution]] in, say the past 100 years. This is certainly a perspective that is in the awareness of those of us who work here in this assignment since we are required to have an [[understanding]] of how it is that you have become conditioned to be who you represent yourself as, so that we can have an understanding of how to grasp your interests, your [[mind]], your attention and educate it or lead it forward.

The last 100 years in some ways are most spectacular for this planet. But since this is a time of such turbulence and such speed it creates a chaos unknown to your world before. So whereas you had indeed mastered certain skills and abilities in certain fields and are forging ahead in those fields with great intention, there are other areas that will not grow or develop and thus like a summer rainstorm you have the two fields coming in contact and there is a response.

The last 100 years in some ways are most spectacular for [[this planet]]. But since this is a time of such [[turbulence]] and such [[speed]] it creates a [[chaos]] unknown to your world before. So whereas you had indeed mastered certain [[skills]] and [[abilities]] in certain fields and are forging ahead in those fields with great [[intention]], there are other areas that will not grow or develop and thus like a summer rainstorm you have the two fields coming in contact and there is a response.

The pleasure syndrome that is so pervasive in your society is released in your society as an expression of your society. The commercial aspects of your society are advertised abroad as a preferred behavior, and this indeed runs counter to those countries which are hundreds of years old and are great because of their ability to discipline themselves against such free-for-all behaviors as your country is known for, in particular its youth. But the youth of America itself is a bit of a global astonishment.

The [[pleasure]] syndrome that is so pervasive in your [[society]] is released in your society as an expression of your society. The [[commercial]] aspects of your society are advertised abroad as a preferred [[behavior]], and this indeed runs counter to those countries which are hundreds of years old and are great because of their [[ability]] to [[discipline]] themselves against such free-for-all behaviors as your country is known for, in particular its [[youth]]. But the youth of America itself is a bit of a global astonishment.

Yes, you have become very lax in many ways, speaking historically. However, in these past decades you make reference to, there have been so many serious advancements in the human condition and in spiritual awareness the climate of the culture has culturally turned itself inside out. Thus many of the values of 80 years ago, 60 years ago, even 40 years ago, are now passe and the disciplines of yesteryear are becoming a thing of the past ~ and this is in some ways tragic because those people knew how to endure and have standards in their hardiness against hardship. They were forged on the anvil of experience of their day and age whereas your experience in this day and age has a lot more to do with electronics and emotional disturbance as a result of the cultural changes so suddenly thrust upon you: women's liberation, the devastation of the nuclear family structure, the spiritual hunger, and the exposure of those sins of your forefathers which were long hidden, having to deal now with the recovery of your world and its values, and the scent of blood still ringing strong in the nostrils of the many, make for tumultuous times, indeed. It is in this perspective perhaps that you can discern the urgency of our mission and the intensity of Machiventa's focus on this, his world of assignment, on us, his teacher corps and on you, our forerunners of the New Way; the way of the Wayshower. Does that help?

Yes, you have [[become]] very lax in many ways, speaking historically. However, in these past decades you make [[reference]] to, there have been so many serious advancements in the [[human condition]] and in spiritual awareness the climate of the culture has culturally turned itself inside out. Thus many of the [[values]] of 80 years ago, 60 years ago, even 40 years ago, are now passe and the [[disciplines]] of yesteryear are becoming a thing of the [[past]] ~ and this is in some ways [[tragic]] because those people knew how to [[endure]] and have standards in their hardiness against hardship. They were forged on the anvil of experience of their day and age whereas your experience in this day and age has a lot more to do with electronics and [[emotional]] [[disturbance]] as a result of the cultural changes so suddenly thrust upon you: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women's_liberation women's liberation], the devastation of the nuclear [[family]] structure, the spiritual [[hunger]], and the exposure of those [[sins]] of your forefathers which were long hidden, having to deal now with the recovery of your world and its [[values]], and the scent of blood still ringing strong in the nostrils of the many, make for [[tumultuous]] times, indeed. It is in this perspective perhaps that you can [[discern]] the urgency of [[our mission]] and the [[intensity]] of Machiventa's focus on this, his world of assignment, on us, his [[teacher corps]] and on you, our [[forerunners]] of the New Way; the way of the Wayshower. Does that help?

Dorenda: Yes it does. Thank you.

Dorenda: Yes it does. Thank you.

TOMAS: Those of you who aspire to perfection attainment will naturally reflect your intentions in your material life. That is to say, as your soul aspires toward perfection, so will your attitudes and actions. Thus your focus on playing the piano will be such that you will devote yourself religiously to your practice of personality expression through a musical instrument. The art or science or passion that you regard as your gift or your calling, as it becomes revealed to you in your life, will become the focus of much of your devotion; for while the intention is to contribute to the greater reality ~ with your willingness ~ you bring about greater perfection in the physical realm, the reflection of divinity in the finite.

TOMAS: Those of you who [[aspire]] to perfection [[attainment]] will naturally reflect your [[intentions]] in your [[material life]]. That is to say, as [[your soul]] aspires toward [[perfection]], so will your [[attitudes]] and [[actions]]. Thus your [[focus]] on playing the piano will be such that you will devote yourself religiously to your [[practice]] of personality [[expression]] through a musical instrument. The art or [[science]] or [[passion]] that you regard as your gift or your [[calling]], as it becomes [[revealed]] to you in your life, will become the focus of much of your [[devotion]]; for while the intention is to contribute to the greater [[reality]] ~ with your willingness ~ you bring about greater perfection in the physical realm, the [[reflection]] of [[divinity]] in the finite.

This is how Light and Life is attained. This is a practice that comes from the incessant lure of the indwelling Adjuster and the ability of you to make it your own reality. As is said 'It will make you more than you are' … even as you are self-satisfied, it will relentlessly stir you to betterment. This is the eternal career, the perpetual adventure that is the greatest happiness, that satisfies our innermost longings. Have you respected your innermost longings and how they seek to reveal themselves in your world? Have you given appreciation to the Father's need for personality expression through you, the personality incarnate?

This is how [[Light and Life]] is [[attained]]. This is a practice that comes from the incessant [[lure]] of the indwelling [[Adjuster]] and the ability of you to make it your own reality. As is said 'It will make you more than you are' … even as you are self-[[satisfied]], it will relentlessly stir you to betterment. This is the [[eternal career]], the perpetual [[adventure]] that is the greatest [[happiness]], that satisfies our innermost longings. Have you respected your innermost longings and how they seek to reveal themselves in your world? Have you given [[appreciation]] to the Father's need for [[personality]] expression through you, the personality incarnate?

To be all that you are intended to be is the most thrilling experience! Those who seem to choose to sleep through the human experience are allowed to do that, but if and as they see you revealing the love of the Father, the more they will be led to taste the fruit of the vine which they know … from deep within themselves, in their own core reality … that they too would seek to know Him and know the life that is possible for those who reveal themselves to God that God may reveal himself to you.

To be all that you are intended to be is the most thrilling [[experience]]! Those who seem to choose to [[sleep]] through the human experience are allowed to do that, but if and as they see you [[revealing]] the love of [[the Father]], the more they will be led to taste the fruit of the vine which they know … from deep within themselves, in their own core reality … that they too would seek to know Him and know the life that is possible for those who reveal themselves to God that God may reveal himself to you.

Are you waiting to hear from the midwayer?

Are you waiting to hear from the [[midwayer]]?

Group: Sure! And the Reversion Directors!

Group: Sure! And the [[Reversion Directors]]!

DANI: This is Dani. Well, we clowns are scrambling for the microphone. All of us are not as mature as Tomas. He has a dour comportment in our opinion. He's "no fun". However we are, and our Mother has given us free reign to play in her fields. She has promised no harm will come to us as we are henceforth devoted to her bridegroom, and in Mother's mind, there is no thing we can do that is not pleasing to him and so please him we shall.

That [[interprets]] in us [[secondary midwayers]] as [[action]]. We've been accused of being a backseat driver in your life, and perhaps that's true, but as for me I am inclined to think you are in the backseat and I would drive if you would just let me have the key. You are so uptight, you think you have to be [[responsible]] for everything. You'll learn that [[the universe]] is a friendly place and that we, your cousins, are not the brats you think we are but really [[caring]] and fun-loving [[elders]] who would enjoy seeking out your fields of dreams and compare them to how it is that we are allowed to [[assist]] you, and maybe having some [[influence]] in having your dreams come true. If they are in [[alignment]] with certain simple ground rules, why not?

That interprets in us secondary midwayers as action. We've been accused of being a backseat driver in your life, and perhaps that's true, but as for me I am inclined to think you are in the backseat and I would drive if you would just let me have the key. You are so uptight, you think you have to be responsible for everything. You'll learn that the universe is a friendly place and that we, your cousins, are not the brats you think we are but really caring and fun-loving elders who would enjoy seeking out your fields of dreams and compare them to how it is that we are allowed to assist you, and maybe having some influence in having your dreams come true. If they are in alignment with certain simple ground rules, why not?

We could talk lofty like [[the teachers]] and say something about (long pause - some group comments about it being 'too lofty' or that perhaps Dani 'doesn't do lofty'…) Yeah, alright then, let's not get lofty. This is a silly Sunday as you say, but silliness is simply kids enjoying themselves and laughing a lot without the sense of the adult overseeing it all the time. I want you to think about the sound of [[happy]] children's [[laughter]] and how [[contagious]] it can be. A delighted giggle is quite a heart-stirring [[experience]] to hear. Of course, if it goes on incessantly it will get on any entity's nerves, but a bit of childlike laughter is good for us all. God knows we are hard workers most of the time, as I know you think you are also.

We could talk lofty like the teachers and say something about (long pause - some group comments about it being 'too lofty' or that perhaps Dani 'doesn't do lofty'…) Yeah, alright then, let's not get lofty. This is a silly Sunday as you say, but silliness is simply kids enjoying themselves and laughing a lot without the sense of the adult overseeing it all the time. I want you to think about the sound of happy children's laughter and how contagious it can be. A delighted giggle is quite a heart-stirring experience to hear. Of course, if it goes on incessantly it will get on any entity's nerves, but a bit of childlike laughter is good for us all. God knows we are hard workers most of the time, as I know you think you are also.

I've been hobnobbing with Gerdean and Thoroah since they got to town. They were forewarned of my [[personality]] [[presence]] here in this area and sure enough I've inveigled my way into their [[existence]] and presented certain [[challenges]] and opportunities that they said they wanted, and I said "Well, maybe we can help,' and so we found something that might work, but it's still pretty terrifying for them to make a [[faith]] step, so I'll let them make that [[decision]] before I start looking for something else to do or proceeding with that project.

I've been hobnobbing with Gerdean and Thoroah since they got to town. They were forewarned of my personality presence here in this area and sure enough I've inveigled my way into their existence and presented certain challenges and opportunities that they said they wanted, and I said "Well, maybe we can help,' and so we found something that might work, but it's still pretty terrifying for them to make a faith step, so I'll let them make that decision before I start looking for something else to do or proceeding with that project.

We are always looking for work in the fields and if you [[express]] a field of interest, it's our [[pleasure]] to work within that field. Just like [[11:11 Progress Group|George's Progress Platoon]] worked with him for many years in the realm of [[suicide]] [[prevention]] and psychic surgery, to return to [[sanity]] to those who were teetering on the brink of a bad decision or a bad act. I like a little [[crisis]] [[intervention]]; it keeps life interesting and critical. However, I find if I do too much of it, I begin to take myself too seriously and life becomes a [[burden]] of [[existence]], so I like to spread my [[talents]] around and assume certain assignments for limited periods of time.

I'm not a specialist, as it were. I certainly am enjoying making the contacts with the Lamplighters in this [[community]], and now I am thrilled to become a part of your [[consciousness]]. Maybe you'll find the influence of the [[United Midwayers]] operating in your lives to augment your ministries in your field of dreams.

 

I'm not a specialist, as it were. I certainly am enjoying making the contacts with the Lamplighters in this community, and now I am thrilled to become a part of your consciousness. Maybe you'll find the influence of the United Midwayers operating in your lives to augment your ministries in your field of dreams.

Dorenda: Dani, do you know Cicoli? Do you work with him?

Dorenda: Dani, do you know Cicoli? Do you work with him?

DANI: Cicoli sounds familiar. How do you know Cicoli?

DANI: Cicoli sounds familiar. How do you know Cicoli?

Dorenda: Cicoli is a mentor that works with Willie and me.

Dorenda: Cicoli is a [[mentor]] that works with Willie and me.

DANI: I think I see the personality. However, I wouldn't have known to pronounce his name that way.

DANI: I think I see the [[personality]]. However, I wouldn't have known to pronounce his name that way.

Dorenda: How would you pronounce it?

Dorenda: How would you pronounce it?

Dorenda: Chiclets?

Dorenda: Chiclets?

DANI: Cheek-lets! (Laughter and childlike giggling) However, I see your friend grinning and happy and so, yes, I have to admit I know him.

DANI: Cheek-lets! (Laughter and childlike giggling) However, I see your friend grinning and [[happy]] and so, yes, I have to admit I know him.

Esmarelda: Do you also know Lester?

Esmarelda: Do you also know Lester?

DANI: Who doesn't know Lester? (Group laughter.) Of course! I knew Lester by reputation even before he translated to the mansion worlds. That fellow's hedonism was legend. He has a lot of understudies and stand-ins here. The pleasure-seeking element of Urantia mortals is astonishing -- it's a reflection on the rebellion, not being able to find the spiritual satisfaction that you were patterned to participate in. But, now that we're getting things back on track, you'll be able to begin to enjoy your spiritual nature and your inner-connectedness … and affection! … as a reality you well deserve to enjoy. And with that sense of divine entitlement ~ if you don't develop a spiritual ego or fall in love with yourself ~ you will be able to translate that attitude into a dynamic personality of good cheer and effective good work. What more could anyone ask for than to love what you do and do what you love? This is really all we're trying to implement.

DANI: Who doesn't know Lester? (Group laughter.) Of course! I knew Lester by [[reputation]] even before he translated to the [[mansion worlds]]. That fellow's [[hedonism]] was legend. He has a lot of understudies and stand-ins here. The [[pleasure]]-seeking element of [[Urantia]] mortals is astonishing -- it's a [[reflection]] on [[the rebellion]], not being able to find the spiritual [[satisfaction]] that you were patterned to participate in. But, now that we're getting things back on track, you'll be able to begin to enjoy your [[spiritual nature]] and your inner-[[connectedness]] … and affection! … as a reality you well deserve to enjoy. And with that sense of [[divine]] entitlement ~ if you don't develop a spiritual [[ego]] or fall in love with yourself ~ you will be able to translate that [[attitude]] into a dynamic [[personality]] of good cheer and effective good work. What more could anyone ask for than to love what you do and do what you love? This is really all we're trying to implement.

But again it's on a level that would be pleasing to our creative Dad so that our creative Mom would give us the big cookies.

But again it's on a level that would be pleasing to our [[creative]] Dad so that our creative Mom would give us the big cookies.

Dorenda: Well, I think I should have an alternate set of keys made then so you can drive the car.

Dorenda: Well, I think I should have an alternate set of keys made then so you can drive the car.

Willie: A little absent minded, is he?

Willie: A little absent minded, is he?

DANI: He's ornery and will do things to stir up your pattern. He will make you think for yourself on a new level of consciousness. It's part of our reputation as mischief-makers, unfortunately. We have not quite been completely rehabilitated yet and we will get your attention one way or another, sooner or later. It's what we were meant to do, to help bridge the gap between the material world and the invisible realm. We're material too; we're just invisible. You don't have to be particularly spiritual to be invisible.

DANI: He's ornery and will do things to stir up your [[pattern]]. He will make you [[think]] for yourself on a new level of [[consciousness]]. It's part of our reputation as [[mischief]]-makers, unfortunately. We have not quite been completely [[rehabilitated]] yet and we will get your [[attention]] one way or another, sooner or later. It's what we were meant to do, to help bridge the gap between the material world and the [[invisible]] realm. We're [[material]] too; we're just invisible. You don't have to be particularly [[spiritual]] to be invisible.

Esmarelda: Are you just invisible to us?

Esmarelda: Are you just invisible to us?

DANI: Yes, and…

DANI: Yes, and…

Esmarelda: Are you invisible in the mansion worlds?

Esmarelda: Are you invisible in the [[mansion worlds]]?

DANI: I'm not in the mansion worlds, but if and when mansion world creatures come by I can see them pretty good. They can certainly see me.

DANI: I'm not in the mansion worlds, but if and when mansion world creatures come by I can see them pretty good. They can certainly see me.

Matthew: Can you take on any form or do you have bodies that resemble ours?

Matthew: Can you take on any form or do you have [[bodies]] that resemble ours?

DANI: No, we don't look a thing like you and we don't materialize. It's not our jobs to look material. As I've heard said, 'No self-respecting midwayer would be caught dead in those clothes.' (much laughter) But we do manipulate the material environment. In fact, if we stay invisible we can do that even better.

DANI: No, we don't look a thing like you and we don't [[materialize]]. It's not our jobs to look [[material]]. As I've heard said, 'No self-respecting midwayer would be caught dead in those clothes.' (much [[laughter]]) But we do [[manipulate]] the material environment. In fact, if we stay invisible we can do that even better.

Thoroah: So you become visible when people are able to see you?

Thoroah: So you become visible when people are able to see you?

DANI: Your optics aren't ready for us yet. You haven't developed your optic abilities. You're beginning to stretch your capacities by using what they call the 3rd eye. You're beginning to recognize the equipment that will be used to see "with eyes to see" when you have evolved a little bit more. But you aren't seeing yet. You can sometimes see our effects if you're paying attention, and they are what you might call "head-crawlers." At least until such time as you begin to put two and two together and perceive our presence in your life, helping you and helping the bigger picture at the same time.

DANI: Your [[optics]] aren't ready for us yet. You haven't developed your optic [[abilities]]. You're beginning to stretch your capacities by using what they call the [[3rd eye]]. You're beginning to recognize the equipment that will be used to see "with eyes to see" when you have evolved a little bit more. But you aren't seeing yet. You can sometimes see our [[effects]] if you're paying [[attention]], and they are what you might call "head-crawlers." At least until such time as you begin to put two and two together and [[perceive]] our [[presence]] in your life, helping you and helping the bigger picture at the same time.

Matthew: Is your realm limited to earth or are you able to go into various realms?

Matthew: Is your realm limited to earth or are you able to go into various realms?

DANI: No. We can't. We have an atmosphere that we have to stay within. However, it's like we have cell phones and we are able to take advantage of certain broadcast systems. And that broadcast system has been greatly enhanced in the last few decades because of the reencircuitment and the connecting that's going on all over this System, since the isolated worlds are being reintroduced to the universe-at-large. It's not an instant thing. It's a gradual thing. That's the way it is, it grows. It just doesn't instantly happen. Even fusion is a process.

DANI: No. We can't. We have an [[atmosphere]] that we have to stay within. However, it's like we have cell phones and we are able to take advantage of certain [[broadcast]] systems. And that broadcast system has been greatly enhanced in the last few decades because of the reencircuitment and the connecting that's going on all over [[Satania|this System]], since the [[isolated worlds]] are being reintroduced to [[the universe]]-at-large. It's not an instant thing. It's a [[gradual]] thing. That's the way it is, it grows. It just doesn't instantly happen. Even [[fusion]] is a [[process]].

I can go out pretty far. I can visit architectural spheres of life forms that have come here or settled here. I've been to the Teacher's "campus." I've been to classes in their architectural spheres. But I only visit there. I leave when class is over. Yes, we too are studying under the Teachers.

I can go out pretty far. I can visit [[architectural spheres]] of life forms that have come here or settled here. I've been to the Teacher's "campus." I've been to classes in their architectural spheres. But I only [[visit]] there. I leave when class is over. Yes, we too are [[studying]] under [[the Teachers]].

Thoroah: More apples to polish.

Thoroah: More apples to polish.

DANI: Well, we have a reputation you know, and we've been known to take advantage of the dysfunction of this planet to justify our mischief. Very much like, probably, you have been known to do. As any kid will do. They will too, Esmarelda! They will try to get away with anything and everything they can until such time as they are brought into an awareness of their folly. And you can box their ears if you want to, but that won't necessarily teach them anything. They have to learn for themselves and make those decisions. And we learned by studying the Master when he was here, and that turned us around ~ just as he is turning your life around, each of you, in your personal relationship with him.

DANI: Well, we have a [[reputation]] you know, and we've been known to take [[advantage]] of the [[dysfunction]] of [[this planet]] to justify our [[mischief]]. Very much like, probably, you have been known to do. As any kid will do. They will too, Esmarelda! They will try to get away with anything and everything they can until such time as they are brought into an awareness of their [[folly]]. And you can box their ears if you want to, but that won't necessarily teach them anything. They have to learn for themselves and make those [[decisions]]. And we learned by [[studying]] [[the Master]] when he was here, and that turned us around ~ just as he is turning your life around, each of you, in your personal [[relationship]] with him.

 

DANI: Oh … you are asking me a personal question? (Yes) I appreciate it. We have, of course, spent many joyous hours recalling our experiences as citizens of Urantia and being able to watch him in his life here, and believe me, we were attentive. And many of us having had a better view of some of his experiences than others, have different qualities of him that they admire. And I think any of them are excellent qualities and he seemed to raise each quality up to such a fine art as to be nothing short of exquisite. Even his suffering was sublime.

DANI: Oh … you are asking me a [[personal]] question? (Yes) I appreciate it. We have, of course, spent many joyous hours recalling our [[experiences]] as [[citizens]] of [[Urantia]] and being able to watch him in his life here, and believe me, we were attentive. And many of us having had a better view of some of his [[experiences]] than others, have different qualities of him that they admire. And I think any of them are excellent qualities and he seemed to raise each [[quality]] up to such a fine art as to be nothing short of exquisite. Even his [[suffering]] was [[sublime]].

But how I did enjoy how the Master carried himself, as if he had the energy of a youth but the age old wisdom that only comes from time. He was … how can I describe how I found him? He was … so old. He was so wise. There was no reaching the depths of his ancient wisdom. That ancient wisdom had so many answers to so many life circumstances, circumstances that I and we had not even thought to think of, and yet it felt as if he had a personal understanding of each of the failings and frailties of each of his many encounters. And somewhere in the depths of each of these encounters he knew exactly how to be and what to say … and that wisdom, that countenance that he carried, had so much depth, it was impossible to discern the bottom of him.

But how I did enjoy how [[the Master]] carried himself, as if he had the [[energy]] of a [[youth]] but the age old [[wisdom]] that only comes from time. He was … how can I describe how I found him? He was … so old. He was so wise. There was no reaching the depths of his ancient wisdom. That ancient wisdom had so many answers to so many [[life]] circumstances, circumstances that I and we had not even thought to think of, and yet it felt as if he had a personal [[understanding]] of each of the failings and [[frailties]] of each of his many encounters. And somewhere in the depths of each of these encounters he knew exactly how to be and what to say … and that wisdom, that [[countenance]] that he carried, had so much depth, it was impossible to [[discern]] the bottom of him.

But that is a sketch of how I found him, and chances are if you asked any of my fellows what they admired about him they would tell the same story with a different color of paint. He was certainly a phenomenon for this world and he certainly had our undivided attention. We have never been the same, since.

But that is a sketch of how I found him, and [[chances]] are if you asked any of my fellows what they admired about him they would tell the same [[story]] with a [[different]] color of paint. He was certainly a [[phenomenon]] for this world and he certainly had our undivided [[attention]]. We have never been the same, since.

Matthew: It's exciting to hear from somebody who had first hand experience, really exciting. Thanks.

Matthew: It's exciting to hear from somebody who had first hand experience, really [[exciting]]. Thanks.

DANI: Well, you're sure welcome. But I never got to talk to him personally. So I feel a little like you must feel. You know him, too, don't you?

DANI: Well, you're sure welcome. But I never got to talk to him personally. So I feel a little like you must feel. You know him, too, don't you?

Matthew: I believe so.

Matthew: I believe so.

DANI: And hasn't he talked to you and you to him in the Spirit?

DANI: And hasn't he talked to you and you to him in the [[Spirit]]?

Matthew: Yes. Certainly.

Matthew: Yes. Certainly.

DANI: Well, there ya go, see? I'm no further ahead than you are. Not really. But I appreciate your appreciation of my proximity to his mortal life.

DANI: Well, there ya go, see? I'm no further ahead than you are. Not really. But I [[appreciate]] your appreciation of my proximity to his [[mortal]] life.

Matthew: Well, the Urantia Book describes it that for the entire universe to have been looking on with his each and every motion, basically, I kind of got the image of people watching television … I don't know what the viewing capability was … but that's what it seemed to be - for the entire universe to be looking on. That's pretty awe-inspiring.

Matthew: Well, the [[Urantia Book]] describes it that for the entire universe to have been looking on with his each and every [[motion]], basically, I kind of got the image of people watching television … I don't know what the viewing capability was … but that's what it seemed to be - for the entire universe to be looking on. That's pretty awe-[[inspiring]].

DANI: Well, yes, it was quite an exciting time and it's a little bit like it seems now in some respects, because once again there's so much focus on what's going on here.

DANI: Well, yes, it was quite an [[exciting]] time and it's a little bit like it seems now in some respects, because once again there's so much [[focus]] on what's going on here.

We're going to have a party for him, are you?

We're going to have a party for him, are you?

Thoroah: And we'll try to get to yours.

Thoroah: And we'll try to get to yours.

DANI: Well, it'll be on the 21st at noon. I think somebody told you already about how we celebrate.

DANI: Well, it'll be on the 21st at noon. I think somebody told you already about how we [[celebrate]].

Dorenda: Well, I don't know.

Dorenda: Well, I don't know.

DANI: Well, we get together and talk about him and admire him and make merry. We have a little worship and a little rejoicing, just like you do. Not that much different. But we wouldn't miss it.

DANI: Well, we get together and talk about him and admire him and make merry. We have a little [[worship]] and a little [[rejoicing]], just like you do. Not that much different. But we wouldn't miss it.

Matthew: We get an opportunity to do that the evening of the 21st so we're looking forward to that.

Matthew: We get an [[opportunity]] to do that the evening of the 21st so we're looking forward to that.

DANI: Yes, we will join with you and inject some of our energy into your communion. We'll all rejoice in Sonship together.

DANI: Yes, we will join with you and inject some of our [[energy]] into your [[communion]]. We'll all rejoice in Sonship together.

Myra: Would you like to be driving that night?

Myra: Would you like to be driving that night?

Myra: I won't tell you what to do.

Myra: I won't tell you what to do.

DANI: Well, maybe if we work together we can figure out the best approach. I'll give the microphone back to Tomas. We certainly had fun today with you. I'm glad to have made your acquaintance and hope I get to chat again soon. (group thank you's)

DANI: Well, maybe if we work together we can figure out the best approach. I'll give the microphone back to Tomas. We certainly had fun today with you. I'm glad to have made your acquaintance and [[hope]] I get to chat again soon. (group thank you's)

TOMAS: Dour Tomas at your service.

TOMAS: Dour Tomas at your [[service]].

Dorenda: We think you're really cute too, and you do have a sense of humor, Tomas, we've all chuckled - the whole group en masse has really enjoyed your sense of humor, too.

Dorenda: We think you're really cute too, and you do have a sense of [[humor]], Tomas, we've all chuckled - the whole group en masse has really enjoyed your sense of humor, too.

===Closing===

===Closing===

TOMAS: Thank you. I have made an effort to develop human humor. It's difficult sometimes. I don't mean to be disrespectful and just giggle at you, as life can become very serious. Our job is important. It just seems to fall within the nature of our character. That does not mean I don't enjoy you immensely and feel great lightness of being in your presence. And like was said before, how marvelous it is to hear the innocence of children reflected in their laughter.

TOMAS: Thank you. I have made an effort to develop human humor. It's difficult sometimes. I don't mean to be disrespectful and just giggle at you, as [[life]] can [[become]] very serious. Our job is important. It just seems to fall within the nature of our [[character]]. That does not mean I don't enjoy you immensely and feel great lightness of being in your [[presence]]. And like was said before, how marvelous it is to hear the [[innocence]] of children [[reflected]] in their [[laughter]].

Be of good cheer this week, children, as you go about your affairs remembering the Master in his life. While human, enjoy your humanness and your divinity in good health, in good cheer, in good faith. Farewell.

Be of good cheer this week, children, as you go about your affairs remembering [[the Master]] in his life. While human, enjoy your humanness and your [[divinity]] in good [[health]], in good cheer, in good [[faith]]. Farewell.

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