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(Abraham June 6, 1999)

(Abraham June 6, 1999)

Q: Yes Abraham, on the discussion of these lessons, philosophies, meanings and values, I think that is probably the first point you want--then do you also want us to see if we can grasp the morontia mota that ties to those? I view that mota as being a quite a bit higher concept than what we might see in our mortal view of meanings and values. Does that make sense?

Q: Yes Abraham, on the [[discussion]] of these lessons, philosophies, [[meanings]] and [[values]], I think that is probably the first point you want--then do you also want us to see if we can grasp the [[morontia mota]] that ties to those? I view that mota as being a quite a bit higher [[concept]] than what we might see in our mortal view of meanings and values. Does that make sense?

ABRAHAM: In a manner, yes. Meanings and values -- mota -- are basically within the same definition. Yes, to grasp the higher concepts, there need be comfort and relaxation to make use of the *stillness* mind. There is a natural flow of time to allow each individual to receive as they are capable, yes. Learning is on an individual level, yes, but also on a group and cosmic circuit connection, yes. Another question?

ABRAHAM: In a manner, yes. [[Meanings]] and [[values]] -- mota -- are basically within the same [[definition]]. Yes, to grasp the higher concepts, there need be [[comfort]] and [[relaxation]] to make use of the stillness mind. There is a natural [[flow]] of time to allow each individual to [[receive]] as they are capable, yes. Learning is on an individual level, yes, but also on a group and [[cosmic circuit]] connection, yes. Another question?

Q: Abraham, I haven’t been practicing *stillness* much. I used to a whole bunch. The last little while I haven’t. When stuff happens I still seem to be able to hang out in that *stillness* mind. For example--like when our transmission blew on the way down to New Mexico. It almost feels like I am sneaking by. Is that possible?

Q: Abraham, I haven’t been practicing stillness much. I used to a whole bunch. The last little while I haven’t. When stuff happens I still seem to be able to hang out in that stillness mind. For example--like when our transmission blew on the way down to New Mexico. It almost feels like I am sneaking by. Is that possible?

ABRAHAM: I understand. The point of *stillness* practice is to have constant connection with your Father Adjuster at all times. There is not sneaking by, no. There is a natural comfort knowing the fact that Father is there at every moment, not just during meditation, yes. You do well. You also can literally feel when the need for *stillness* practice arises. Yes. One more question.

ABRAHAM: I understand. The point of stillness practice is to have constant [[connection]] with your Father [[Adjuster]] at all times. There is not sneaking by, no. There is a natural [[comfort]] knowing the fact that Father is there at every moment, not just during [[meditation]], yes. You do well. You also can [[literally]] [[feel]] when the need for stillness practice arises. Yes. One more question.

Q: Abraham, do you still use your *stillness* mind as you did on Urantia?

Q: Abraham, do you still use your stillness mind as you did on [[Urantia]]?

ABRAHAM: My *stillness* mind has become a part, and I am now unable to distinguish the difference. I have been away from the flesh, which aids me in that mindal integration. Old things have faded away and all things have become new--as you will also see. The *stillness* mind to you in the future will become natural and not referred to as the ‘*stillness* mind,’ but just as the mind--a gift from our Mother, yes.

ABRAHAM: My stillness mind has [[become]] a part, and I am now unable to distinguish the [[difference]]. I have been away from the flesh, which aids me in that mindal [[integration]]. Old things have faded away and all things have become new--as you will also see. The stillness mind to you in the [[future]] will become natural and not referred to as the ‘stillness mind,’ but just as the [[mind]]--a gift from [[our Mother]], yes.

===Lesson 37===

===Lesson 37===

(Abraham June 20, 1999)

(Abraham June 20, 1999)

Your acknowledgment that you cannot live a well-balanced life without spirituality is indeed an exercise in humility. Making oneself small to promote Father or teacher assistance is quite an asset. I have been present with numerous individuals/students that are overcome with the excitement or novelty of transmitting -- so much sow they have been unsuccessful and discouraged.

Your acknowledgment that you cannot live a well-[[balanced]] life without [[spirituality]] is indeed an exercise in [[humility]]. Making oneself small to promote Father or teacher [[assistance]] is quite an asset. I have been present with numerous individuals/students that are overcome with the excitement or [[novelty]] of [[transmitting]] -- so much sow they have been unsuccessful and discouraged.

As you have pointed out, the *stillness* mind is valuable in opening oneself to universal possibilities. A serene mind is a fertile field for divine realities. You can have tremendous desires to transmit, and yet, intentions are what sets the tone for accuracy, yes.

As you have pointed out, the stillness mind is valuable in opening oneself to [[universal]] possibilities. A serene mind is a [[fertile]] field for [[divine]] realities. You can have tremendous desires to [[transmit]], and yet, [[intentions]] are what sets the tone for [[accuracy]], yes.

Your discussion has touched on most of those morontia values we all need to learn, but I can say that aside from successful communication with Father, that service to one's fellows would be deemed important, highly important. Your skills in transmitting are put to the test when in the act of service to a troubled friend.

Your [[discussion]] has touched on most of those [[morontia]] [[values]] we all need to learn, but I can say that aside from successful [[communication]] with Father, that service to one's fellows would be deemed important, highly important. Your skills in transmitting are put to the test when in the act of [[service]] to a troubled friend.

===Lesson 38===

===Lesson 38===

(Abraham July 11, 1999-Using the *stillness* mind)

(Abraham July 11, 1999-Using the stillness mind)

Logging into your *stillness* mind while functioning in every day tasks allows you knowledge that you would not commonly have. Stress, anxiety, despair or any spirit poisons would make it difficult to be within the *stillness* mind.

Logging into your [[stillness]] mind while functioning in every day tasks allows you [[knowledge]] that you would not commonly have. [[Stress]], [[anxiety]], despair or any [[spirit poisons]] would make it difficult to be within the stillness mind.

The use of the morontia gift of inner knowing will be a great healer to Urantia, where Urantian’s can have a more complete picture of one another, and where there is more understanding of one another, there is more love, yes. Being able to sense certain aspects of your fellows you can have the right questions to ask them, to draw them out, to lead them to make contact with their Indwelling Father, yes.

The use of the [[morontia]] gift of inner knowing will be a great [[healer]] to [[Urantia]], where Urantian’s can have a more complete picture of one another, and where there is more [[understanding]] of one another, there is more love, yes. Being able to sense certain aspects of your fellows you can have the right questions to ask them, to draw them out, to lead them to make contact with their Indwelling Father, yes.

Father has his overall plan mapped out. The Son has His orders on how to follow through with His plan. The vast hosts of Heaven have committed themselves to carrying through with the orders to make the plan a success, but I say your part you play in this overall scheme of Father's is far more difficult than we, the unseen helpers, have.

[[The Father|Father]] has his overall [[plan]] mapped out. [[The Son]] has His orders on how to follow through with His plan. The vast [[Ministering spirits|hosts of Heaven]] have committed themselves to carrying through with the orders to make the plan a success, but I say your part you [[play]] in this overall scheme of Father's is far more [[difficult]] than we, the unseen helpers, have.

===Lesson 39===

===Lesson 39===

(Abraham June 25, 1999)

(Abraham June 25, 1999)

With material obstructions and earthly pressures there is a block created between you and your morontial senses. It is difficult to use the *stillness* mind in solving everyday problems when your burden is heavy and causing confusion. With *stillness* and the Master’s methods to relieving pressure should clear away the clouded thinking to participate in the morontial gifts you have been granted, yes. To participate in the divine plan calls for a mind at ease, a feeling of spiritual confidence and a willingness to choose always the divine will, yes.

With [[material]] obstructions and earthly [[pressures]] there is a block created between you and your [[morontial]] senses. It is difficult to use the [[stillness]] mind in solving everyday [[problems]] when your [[burden]] is heavy and causing [[confusion]]. With stillness and [[the Master]]’s methods to relieving pressure should clear away the clouded thinking to [[participate]] in the morontial gifts you have been granted, yes. To participate in the divine plan calls for a mind at ease, a feeling of spiritual [[confidence]] and a willingness to choose always the divine will, yes.

===Lesson 40===

===Lesson 40===

(Abraham Sept. 26, 1999)

[[1999-09-26-Adversity|(Abraham Sept. 26, 1999)]]

In the midst of your difficulties, what can you do to repel the spirit poisons, like self-pity, anger, or depression from setting in? Certainly worship and prayer are extremely helpful. *stillness* time is a wonderful asset of course, yes. To be observant though refrains you from acting out--using those spirit poisons. Being watchful, as if you were beside yourself, is a benefit that the Master used quite often. Jesus when confronted with adversity did not scream out in panic or make foolish and rash decisions, no. He stopped and consulted with Father--what is the meaning of this? How can I endure through this? It is difficult I know to be patient in these trials, but to act upon feelings of anxiety only draws you closer to those spirit poisons.

In the midst of your [[difficulties]], what can you do to repel the spirit poisons, like self-[[pity]], [[anger]], or [[depression]] from setting in? Certainly [[worship]] and [[prayer]] are extremely helpful. [[Stillness]] time is a wonderful asset of course, yes. To be observant though refrains you from acting out--using those spirit poisons. Being watchful, as if you were beside yourself, is a benefit that [[the Master]] used quite often.

 

[[Jesus]] when confronted with [[adversity]] did not scream out in [[panic]] or make [[foolish]] and rash [[decisions]], no. He stopped and consulted with Father--what is the [[meaning]] of this? How can I [[endure]] through this? It is difficult I know to be [[patient]] in these [[trials]], but to act upon [[feelings]] of [[anxiety]] only draws you closer to those [[spirit poisons]].

===Lesson 41===

===Lesson 41===

(Abraham Oct. 17, 1999)

[[1999-10-17-Spiritual Strength And Endurance|(Abraham Oct. 17, 1999)]]

CALVIN: Abraham, what could I do during... I know I could take more *stillness* time, I think that is for sure, but any tips you can give me for further contact with Father and even with Father's love, cause I think that is the point I need to find most -- for strength to let go of things and to have more trust and faith.

CALVIN: Abraham, what could I do during--I know I could take more [[stillness]] time, I think that is for sure, but any tips you can give me for further [[contact]] with Father and even with Father's love, cause I think that is the point I need to find most for [[strength]] to let go of this and to have more [[trust]] and [[faith]].

ABRAHAM: You do well and need not worry about Father closeness. It occurs in all aspects of your daily living. To ponder upon being within the *stillness* mind would do you well. Using the *stillness* mind when speaking with your acquaintances can lead you to see Father in action. Adversity is a route in which we can know our Father better. The more we know Him the closer we are, the more we love Him, yes. To ride the tide of adversity is a cleansing of the soul, cleansing from spirit poisons, a clearing of prejudice or preconceived notions allowing for Father to guide, comfort and be known as a constant presence. Yes. That is all.

ABRAHAM: You do well and need not worry about Father [[Intimacy|closeness]]. It occurs in all aspects of your daily living. To [[ponder]] upon being within the [[stillness]] mind would do you well. Using the stillness mind when [[speaking]] with your acquaintances can lead you to see Father in [[action]]. [[Adversity]] is a route in which we can know [[our Father]] better. The more we know Him the closer we are, the more we love Him, yes. To ride the tide of [[adversity]] is a cleansing of [[the soul]], cleansing from [[spirit poisons]], a clearing of [[prejudice]] or preconceived notions allowing for Father to [[guide]], [[comfort]] and be known as a constant [[presence]]. Yes. That is all. Another

===Lesson 42===

===Lesson 42===

(Emulan Nov. 14, 1999)

[[1999-11-14-Mindal Domain|(Emulan Nov. 14, 1999)]]

Once I had learned of the divine nature I had to create a change of life. I fed myself with things spiritual: I studied. I meditated. I gave freely of my time to Godly causes. All this promoted a great closeness with Father. It was an avenue to the utilization of the spiritual fruits.

Once I had [[learned]] of the divine nature I had to create a [[change]] of life. I fed myself with things [[spiritual]]. I [[studied]]. I [[meditated]]. I gave freely of my time to Godly causes. All this promoted a great [[closeness]] with Father. It was an avenue to the utilization of the [[spiritual fruits]].

Can one indulge in negative activity and then wonder where their divine connection had gone? Can we be slothful in our studies and ask why we have become imbalanced? It is clear you must utilize your human resources. You are the producer of things positive or negative. I know as well as anyone days spent among the negativity of the world can have a harsh affect on you. You see why you need a daily regimen of spiritual intake.

Can one indulge in [[negative]] activity and then [[wonder]] where their divine [[connection]] has gone? Can we be [[slothful]] in our [[studies]] and ask why we have become imbalanced? It is clear, you must utilize your human resources. You are the producer of things positive or negative. I know as well as anyone days spent among the [[negativity]] of the world can have a harsh effect on you. You see why you need a daily regimen of spiritual intake?

What do you embrace into your life? Is your focus on money or fame? Are you always with that feeling of lack that no matter how hard you try you are never filled? What a cycle of imbalance! My friends, we cannot go day to day without spiritual intake and then wonder where is God? Why am I so alone? Why is my pain unbearable?

What do you [[embrace]] into your life? Is your [[focus]] on [[money]] or [[fame]]? Are you always with that [[feeling]] of lack--that no matter how hard you try you are never filled? What a cycle of imbalance! My friends, we cannot go day to day without spiritual intake and then wonder where is God? Why am I so [[alone]]? Why is my [[pain]] unbearable?

You each have your own spiritual recipe for daily living. What keeps you connected? What keeps you from spiritual loneliness? Does beautiful music belong in your recipe? Does that help you to feel connected? Does this manifest anything good in your life and the lives of those you know? Does artistic abilities connect you to that spiritual world where you know without a doubt that all is well. From such feelings of balance how can you not be divinely connected? How can you not produce spiritual fruits?

You each have your own spiritual recipe for daily living. What keeps you [[connected]]? What keeps you from spiritual [[loneliness]]? Does [[beautiful]] [[music]] belong in your recipe? Does that help you to feel connected? Does this [[manifest]] anything [[good]] in your life and the lives of those you know? Does artistic abilities connect you to that spiritual world where you know without a [[doubt]] that all is well. From such feelings of [[balance]] how can you not be divinely connected? How can you not produce [[spiritual fruits]]?

The mind is an empty domain in which you can seek to decorate it with things that promote spiritual light or things that bring about darkness. Would a moment of *stillness* calm the chaotic domain? Would the calmness bring balance? Of course. Is balance the mind goal? Of course. What would you like to change about your behavior patterns? Begin by searching what is in your mindal abode. What can you be free from that brings clutter and confusion? What can you do to promote a beautifully light atmosphere?

The [[mind]] is an empty [[domain]] in which you can seek to decorate it with things that promote spiritual [[light]] or things that bring about [[darkness]]. Would a moment of [[stillness]] calm the chaotic domain? Would the calmness bring [[balance]]? Of course. Is balance the minds goal? Of course. What would you like to change about your [[behavior]] patterns? Begin by searching what is in your mindal abode. What can you be free from that brings clutter and [[confusion]]? What can you do to promote a beautifully [[light]] atmosphere?

You are the architect and what you build matters. Mortals all too often forget that they, figuratively speaking, house the Father Fragment. Is His place in which He lives and works from balanced, organized and positive? You do have a responsibility to your personal Father Fragments. What lives in the minds domain with your Father? Does He struggle to reach you or is He teaching lessons through peace and joy?

You are the [[architect]] and what you build matters. [[Mortals]] all too often forget that they, figuratively speaking, house the [[Father Fragment]]. Is His place in which He lives and works from balanced, organized and positive? You do have a [[responsibility]] to your personal Father Fragments. What lives in the minds domain with [[your Father]]? Does He [[struggle]] to reach you or is He teaching lessons through [[peace]] and [[joy]]?

I am happy to have realized in my mortal life that I have some control in how my divine career proceeded. Father proved to be a wonderful helpmate to me and laid out plainly for me to see what I was lacking in my spiritual diet. I know that the mind is the beginning of many things. It is where you live, work and play. It is where you comprehend God. Mental stability is so important in your spiritual education.

I am [[happy]] to have [[realized]] in my mortal life that I had some [[control]] in how my divine career proceeded. Father proved to be a [[wonderful]] helpmate to me, and laid out plainly for me to see what I was lacking in my [[spiritual]] [[diet]]. I know that the [[mind]] is the beginning of many things. It is where you live, [[work]] and [[play]]. It is where you [[comprehend]] God. Mental stability is so important in your spiritual [[education]].

This week ponder upon what is in your mindal domain. How are these things manifested? What is the recipe for your own personal spiritual life? What are the levels of closeness you wish to know your Father on? That is all. I take my leave. I would convey our love and my gratitude for your acceptance. Abraham will be with you again next week. Farewell.

This week ponder upon what is in your [[mindal]] [[domain]]. How are these things [[manifested]]? What is the recipe for your own personal spiritual life? What are the levels of closeness you wish to know your Father on?

 

That is all. I take my leave. I would convey to you our [[love]] and my [[gratitude]] for your [[acceptance]]. Abraham will be with you again next week. [[Farewell]].

===Lesson 43===

===Lesson 43===

(Abraham Jan. 23, 2000)

[[2000-01-23-Self Mastery Is The Key|(Abraham Jan. 23, 2000)]]

The *stillness* is ideal for energy recharge to tackle these mortal experiences. A time in quiet reflection is aligning your will with Father's, an alignment is peace in mind and heart. A complete trust in Father is relaxing that part of you which worries that you are not keeping up.

The [[stillness]] is [[ideal]] for energy recharge to tackle these mortal [[experiences]]. A time in quiet [[reflection]] is [[aligning]] your will with Father's, an alignment is peace in [[mind]] and [[heart]]. A complete [[trust]] in Father is [[relaxing]] that part of you which worries that you are not keeping up.

===Lesson 44===

===Lesson 44===

(Abraham Oct. 30, 2000)

[[2000-10-30-Group Chores|(Abraham Oct. 30, 2000)]]

Q: Abraham, I had a dream last night about the Heavenly Hosts and a little something about the difference between seraphim and how they seem to enlighten my mind. I am very grateful for these things. I wonder if you have any comments along those lines of dealing with my dreams.

SIMON: Abraham, I had a [[dream]] last night about the [[Heavenly Hosts]] and a little something about the [[difference]] between [[seraphim]] and how they seem to [[enlighten]] my mind. I am very [[grateful]] for these things. I wonder if you have any comments along those lines of dealing with my dreams.

 

ABRAHAM: Certainly. [[Dreams]] are a vague area of [[spiritual]] realities. You can know of their [[value]] by the fruit they produce. Should this dream lead to [[assistance]] to your daily living, then by all means [[reflect]] upon it often. [[Seraphim]] can aid in the [[stillness]] state more than a [[subconscious]] dreaming state. The fact that you are dreaming of them shows the [[faith]] you have that they are a working [[reality]] in your life. To have such faith is to get to know them better.

===Lesson 45===

===Lesson 45===

(Abraham Nov. 6, 2000)

[[2000-11-06-Barnard's Platoon & The Teaching Mission|(Abraham Nov. 6, 2000)]] (doesn't match?)

 

Q: I’m trying to integrate George’s ideas of the ‘construct’ with my current practice of *stillness*. Both seem necessary and lead to the same place. I find the ‘construct’ is very helpful on helping me eliminate my analytical mind from my Stillness practice. Yet, elements of *stillness* seem--of the steps that I have been given to conduct *stillness*--seem very important. So should I alternate the use of both? Or somehow try and find a way to combine the two together in a personal practice?

 

 

 

 

 

 

want to practice several different ways, but the practice is good mindal

Q: I’m trying to [[integrate]] [[George Barnard|George’s]] ideas of the ‘construct’ with my current [[practice]] of [[stillness]]. Both seem necessary and lead to the same place. I find the ‘construct’ is very helpful on helping me eliminate my [[analytical]] mind from my Stillness practice. Yet, elements of stillness seem--of the [[steps]] that I have been given to conduct stillness--seem very important. So should I alternate the use of both? Or somehow try and find a way to combine the two [[together]] in a personal practice?

discipline to keep your focus on the spirit realm and off of the daily grind. Yes.

ABRAHAM: I can say, there is really no one way for everyone. You may [[experiment]], and then [[choose]] what is best for you. The [[idea]] of the ‘construct’ is a wonderful way to take the [[steps]] into stillness, but we have to keep in the forefront of our [[minds]] the overall reason we practice stillness. That is, our [[contact]] with Father - the [[realization]] that he is in us and we in him. It as an exchange of [[divine]] [[love]] and [[knowledge]]. You and your Parent [[Adjuster]] may want to practice several different ways, but the practice is good mindal [[discipline]] to keep your [[focus]] on the spirit realm and off of the daily grind. Yes.

===Lesson 46===

===Lesson 46===

(Abraham May 14, 2002)

(Abraham May 14, 2002)

I have noticed that many have neglected to feed the Spirit, the element that makes you a distinct child of the living God. It is understandable that life is busy and there are many mortal tasks to complete. There are many goals to achieve that makes you successful in the world's eyes. When one has neglected the Spirit the balanced compassion for self leans toward self-loathing, self-disappointment, losing confidence, yes.

I have noticed that many have neglected to feed the [[Spirit]], the element that makes you a distinct child of the living God. It is understandable that life is [[busy]] and there are many mortal tasks to complete. There are many [[goals]] to achieve that makes you successful in the world's eyes. When one has neglected the Spirit the [[balanced]] [[compassion]] for self leans toward self-loathing, self-[[disappointment]], losing [[confidence]], yes.

A few moments a day in quiet reflection, or observing the wonders of nature, gives one mindal clarity. A small amount of time lost in the beauty of music brings one to a spiritually centered point. An awareness of Father's works, leading to a moment of supreme gratitude, connects you to those spiritual circuits you need to have balanced self-compassion, in that you forget not to care for the body, mind and soul.

A few moments a day in quiet [[reflection]], or observing the [[wonders]] of [[nature]], gives one mindal [[clarity]]. A small amount of time lost in the [[beauty]] of [[music]] brings one to a spiritually centered point. An awareness of Father's works, leading to a moment of supreme [[gratitude]], connects you to those spiritual [[circuits]] you need to have balanced self-[[compassion]], in that you forget not to [[care]] for the body, mind and [[soul]].

How easy it is to neglect the physical needs, which in the mortal life can disrupt other areas such as mental and emotional. Poor habits or diet can lead to imbalance and that disrupts the mind and distorts the perspective. How much time is spent in unproductive stimulation of the mind? In this age of technology it is easy to get carried away with external stimulation, mindless entertainment.

How easy it is to neglect the [[physical]] needs, which in the mortal life can disrupt other areas such as mental and emotional. Poor [[habits]] or [[diet]] can lead to imbalance and that disrupts the mind and [[distorts]] the [[perspective]]. How much time is spent in unproductive [[stimulation]] of the mind? In this age of [[technology]] it is easy to get carried away with external stimulation, mindless [[entertainment]].

All is required for balanced mindal clarity is a few moments a day in the silence. There is much more to gain in *stillness* than in the midst of chaos and over-stimulation. Reversion or entertainment is wonderful and you should find a healthy balance for that, yes, no doubt. Remember to feed the Spirit as well. Remember to allow yourself the gift of a few moments with the First Source and Center. He brings you back to a center of balance and realness where there is not room for fears or imaginings or doubts or hopelessness.

All is required for balanced mindal [[clarity]] is a few moments a day in the [[silence]]. There is much more to gain in stillness than in the midst of [[chaos]] and over-[[stimulation]]. [[Reversion]] or [[entertainment]] is wonderful and you should find a healthy [[balance]] for that, yes, no doubt. Remember to feed the Spirit as well. Remember to allow yourself the gift of a few moments with the [[First Source and Center]]. He brings you back to a center of [[balance]] and realness where there is not room for [[fears]] or imaginings or doubts or hopelessness.

===Lesson 47===

===Lesson 47===

(Abraham June 4, 2001)

[[2001-06-04-Growth and Change|(Abraham June 4, 2001)]]

Q: Abraham, as we go about our days how do we stay more open to direct communication with our Thought Adjuster?

Q: Abraham, as we go about our days how do we stay more open to direct [[communication]] with our [[Thought Adjuster]]?

ABRAHAM: There is so much outside stimulation that draws your attention away from the Spirit. When you do not exercise certain muscles they are prone to atrophy--even spiritual muscles. Study, *stillness* and fellowship are wonderful antidotes to overwhelming mortal daily realness. It takes commitment though to the Spirit--either you are in or out, committed or not. The half-way commitment is too difficult. You have promised your life to divine ways, and then knowingly go about doing the opposite, then certainly are you going to be closed off to the Father. You become disappointed in self and also believe Father is thinking the same way, and your feelings of unworthiness pull you farther away. Everyone makes mistakes--certainly. Yes, there are moments of weakness, no doubt, but in the realization of your true intentions, you know if you have knowingly gone against the Spirit or not. You are not then prone to feel closed off and away from God if you believe you have only made! a simple mistake. Yes, commitment to a life to the Spirit, live what you believe, mistakes, yes, certainly acceptable. Knowingly to go against that divine promise is closing off. Good question, my son.

ABRAHAM: There is so much outside [[stimulation]] that draws your [[attention]] away from [[Ta|the Spirit]]. When you do not [[exercise]] certain muscles they are prone to atrophy--even [[spiritual]] muscles. [[Study]], [[stillness]] and [[fellowship]] are wonderful [[antidotes]] to overwhelming mortal daily realness. It takes [[commitment]] though to the Spirit--either you are in or out, committed or not. The half-way commitment is too difficult. You have [[promised]] your life to [[divine]] ways, and then knowingly go about doing the [[opposite]], then certainly are you going to be closed off to [[the Father]]. You become [[disappointed]] in [[self]] and also believe Father is [[thinking]] the same way, and your [[feelings]] of unworthiness pull you farther away. Everyone makes [[mistakes]]--certainly. Yes, there are moments of [[weakness]], no doubt, but in the [[realization]] of your true [[intentions]], you know if you have knowingly gone against the Spirit or not. You are not then prone to feel closed off and away from [[God]] if you believe you have only made a simple mistake. Yes, [[commitment]] to a life to the [[Spirit]], live what you believe, mistakes, yes, certainly acceptable. Knowingly to go against that divine promise is closing off. Good question, my son.

===Lesson 48===

===Lesson 48===

(Abraham June 25, 2001)

(Abraham June 25, 2001)

We are straying off the lesson of overcoming obstacles in the Brotherhood a bit, but when you think about it, if you feel so unworthy how can you possibly be connected in the family of God? Living the mortal life naturally, instinctively, draws out those imperfections within that need attention. This is shown to you to give you drive towards greater things, not discouragement and feelings of unworthiness.

We are straying off the lesson of overcoming [[obstacles]] in the [[Brotherhood]] a bit, but when you think about it, if you feel so unworthy how can you possibly be [[connected]] in the [[family of God]]? Living the mortal life naturally, [[instinctively]], draws out those imperfections within that need [[attention]]. This is shown to you to give you drive towards greater things, not discouragement and [[feelings]] of unworthiness.

When one feels so unworthy, inadequate and alone, one is likely to neglect themselves, spiritually and physically. It is difficult to draw upon spiritual power when you feel physically ill. Do you see the mental or emotional focus causes physical effects that complicates everything and really takes away the joy of mortal living.

When one feels so unworthy, inadequate and [[alone]], one is likely to neglect themselves, [[spiritually]] and [[physically]]. It is [[difficult]] to draw upon spiritual [[power]] when you feel physically ill. Do you see the mental or emotional [[focus]] causes physical effects that complicates [[everything]] and really takes away the [[joy]] of mortal living.

Always do we recommend you to stay connected to the Spirit through *stillness* practice and prayer. This is a natural antidote to animal tendencies. When faced with stressful events use your words to describe how you are really feeling. Do not assume anything without asking questions and attempting to view the overall difficulty. A little understanding can diffuse any stressful situation practically.

Always do we recommend you to stay connected to the [[Spirit]] through [[stillness]] practice and [[prayer]]. This is a natural [[antidote]] to [[animal]] tendencies. When faced with stressful [[events]] use your words to describe how you are really [[feeling]]. Do not assume anything without asking questions and attempting to view the overall difficulty. A little [[understanding]] can diffuse any stressful situation practically.

===Lesson 49===

===Lesson 49===

(Abraham July 16, 2001)

[[2001-07-16-Which Master Do You Serve|(Abraham July 16, 2001)]]

JOHN: Abraham, I definitely relate to what you were saying in the lesson about parts of your life where you want to include Father and there are other parts where you exclude or even just forget about His existence. I guess my question is--maybe besides the *stillness*, how do we get to a place where we can go ahead and allow Father into those places that we are not so proud of or feel worthy of?

JOHN: Abraham, I definitely relate to what you were saying in the lesson about parts of your [[life]] where you want to include Father and there are other parts where you exclude or even just [[forget]] about His [[existence]]. I guess my question is--maybe besides the [[stillness]], how do we get to a place where we can go ahead and allow Father into those places that we are not so proud of or feel [[worthy]] of?

ABRAHAM: Understood John. You know you are not perfect and are in a state of becoming. Certainly Father knows that. That is indeed part of His plan. What other mortals may deem shameful, Father sees these things as opportunities to become closer with you. He knows you at your very worst and He does not love you any less, no. Once you have committed to bring Father even into your darkest areas, the levels of shame fades away and your co-creating partnership with Father excels. Many individuals cannot seem to overcome their past mistakes, and their guilt is a barricade to God. The ego loathes to see its own mistakes and seeks to cover them up with excuses, but the divine seeks Father's guidance on how to correct or to find a better way. Yes, *stillness* is good. That keeps a close communion with Father, but real honesty with yourself and Father takes you to a new level of taking action towards really putting the divine way to work, yes. Father is not about atoning or even red!eeming after deeds are done. He desires to be brought into every situation beforehand as if He was a partner in all your decision making. Good question, John.

ABRAHAM: You know you are not [[perfect]] and are in a state of [[becoming]]. Certainly Father knows that. That is indeed part of His [[plan]]. What other mortals may deem [[shameful]], Father sees these things as [[opportunities]] to become closer with you. He know you at your very worst and He does not love you any less, no. Once you have [[committed]] to bring Father even into your [[darkest]] areas, the levels of shame fades away and your co-creating [[partnership]] with Father excels. Many [[individuals]] cannot seem to overcome their [[past]] [[mistakes]], and their [[guilt]] is a barricade to God. The [[ego]] loathes to see its own mistakes and seeks to cover them up with excuses, but the [[divine]] seeks Father's [[guidance]] on how to correct or to find a better way. Yes, [[stillness]] is good. That keeps a close [[communion]] with Father, but real [[honesty]] with yourself and Father takes you to a new level of taking [[action]] towards really putting the divine way to work, yes. Father is not about [[atoning]] or even [[redeeming]] after deeds are done. He desires to be brought into every situation beforehand as if He was a [[partner]] in all your [[decision]] making. Good question.

===Lesson 50===

===Lesson 50===

(Abraham Dec. 10, 2001)

[[2001-12-10-Allow Room To Grow|(Abraham Dec. 10, 2001)]]

As I think back to my life in the flesh, I wish I had more courageously faced those mortal inevitability's. I wish I would have felt every aspect of emotion, instead of protecting myself. To know the fulfillment of a quenched thirst, you must travel through the desert. To have real spiritual joy you must define your mortal experiences through a spiritual perspective.

As I think back to my life in the flesh, I wish I had more [[courageously]] faced those mortal [[inevitabilities]]. I wish I would have felt every aspect of [[emotion]], instead of protecting myself. To know the fulfillment of a quenched [[thirst]], you must travel through the [[desert]]. To have real spiritual [[joy]], you must define your mortal experiences through a spiritual [[perspective]].

Just as we had difficulty in beginning our lesson this evening, it is all the more difficult to be in touch with that Father-fragment when you are in a state of self-guarding or preoccupied with trivial things. *stillness* practice is keeping those lines of communication open. Without this practice it becomes somewhat difficult to be spirit led. A few moments of silence every day increases trust in Father and you feel protected; you feel watched over and cared for. You need not build your own wall of protection that keeps away pain, as well as happiness.

Just as we had [[difficulty]] in beginning our lesson this evening, it is all the more difficult to be in [[touch]] with that [[Ta|Father-fragment]] when you are in a state of self-guarding or preoccupied with [[trivial]] things. [[Stillness]] practice is keeping those lines of [[communication]] open. Without this practice it becomes somewhat difficult to be spirit led. A few moments of [[silence]] every day increases [[trust]] in Father and you feel protected; you feel watched over and cared for. You need not build your own wall of [[protection]] that keeps away [[pain]], as well as [[happiness]].