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Of [[the Master]]'s many attributes, I so admire His [[self-forgetfulness]]. During His Mission on Earth He worried not about Himself, for He fully [[trusted]] in the Father's [[watchcare]]. In this state of mindal [[freedom]] He could grasp the Father's living will and move about with that spiritual [[courage]] that set in motion a great many [[changes]] on the planet. The Master sought not [[fame]] nor even personal well-being. In this there was His divine power, His ability to work with the hands of God. In keeping with the theme of mastering [[the self]], we will this evening discuss [[emotions]].

Of [[the Master]]'s many attributes, I so admire His [[self-forgetfulness]]. During His Mission on Earth He worried not about Himself, for He fully [[trusted]] in the Father's [[watchcare]]. In this state of mindal [[freedom]] He could grasp the Father's living will and move about with that spiritual [[courage]] that set in motion a great many [[changes]] on the planet. The Master sought not [[fame]] nor even personal well-being. In this there was His divine power, His ability to work with the hands of God. In keeping with the theme of mastering [[the self]], we will this evening discuss [[emotions]].

Jesus knew full well on the day of that momentous [[wedding at Cana]] that His many associates, family and friends [[expected]] a great occurrence to take place to prove that He was indeed the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_messianism expected savior]. Fully trusting in Father on that day, He set out to join in the festivities. The Master's [[heart]] was light. He was looking forward to a day of [[joy]] and fellowship. His joy lied mostly in the [[trust]] that His Father would be in full [[control]]. He felt burden free, even knowing full well His family and associates expected Him to perform. For a time [[the Master]] was indeed safe within His divine mind. He expected not His human [[emotions]] to have such a heavy hold on His desires. His desire was to always [[do the will of the Father]].

Jesus knew full well on the day of that momentous [[wedding at Cana]] that His many associates, family and friends [[expected]] a great occurrence to take place to prove that He was indeed the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_messianism expected savior]. Fully trusting in Father on that day, He set out to join in the festivities. The Master's [[heart]] was light. He was looking forward to a day of [[joy]] and fellowship. His joy lied mostly in the [[trust]] that His Father would be in full [[control]]. He felt burden free, even knowing full well His family and associates expected Him to perform. For a time [[the Master]] was indeed safe within His divine mind. He expected not His human [[emotions]] to have such a heavy hold on His desires. His desire was to always [[do the will of the Father]].

Human [[emotions]] are indeed a [[mystery]] to me, for one half of emotions lies within [[conscience]] and the knowing of [[good]] and [[evil]], while the other half lies within the [[ego]] and the need to preserve personal well-being. While emotions are certainly a part of the human experience and the divine plan, they do tend to [[interfere]] with the [[attainment]] of [[self-mastery]]. As a man thinks, so it becomes his [[reality]]. Your emotions have helped to shape where you are now.

Human [[emotions]] are indeed a [[mystery]] to me, for one half of emotions lies within [[conscience]] and the knowing of [[good]] and [[evil]], while the other half lies within the [[ego]] and the need to preserve personal well-being. While emotions are certainly a part of the human experience and the divine plan, they do tend to [[interfere]] with the [[attainment]] of [[self-mastery]]. As a man thinks, so it becomes his [[reality]]. Your emotions have helped to shape where you are now.