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===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?

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?

ABRAHAM: I can say, there is really no one way for everyone. You may

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.

 

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]].