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Daniel: No, Ken, I am saying that you are comfortable enough and feel on an equal enough basis, even though your are not in the position of [[Vorondadek Sons]], to [[interact]] as you would with a [[colleague]] when you don't totally [[understand]], or wish that more could be said. [[Doubt]] possibly enters into some of your hearts at times. But it mostly centers in your own self estimate rather than criticism of [[celestial]] [[personalities]].

Daniel: No, Ken, I am saying that you are comfortable enough and feel on an equal enough basis, even though your are not in the position of [[Vorondadek Sons]], to [[interact]] as you would with a [[colleague]] when you don't totally [[understand]], or wish that more could be said. [[Doubt]] possibly enters into some of your hearts at times. But it mostly centers in your own self estimate rather than criticism of [[celestial]] [[personalities]].

So, to continue, I wish you to think back to the distance you have traveled in eleven years. This might be a [[poor]] [[analogy]] but I would suggest that you were like the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Native_Americans_in_the_United_States native peoples of this continent] when they encountered the "white man" and were in awe with a sense of [[mystery]] regarding these [[strangers]]. After a period of time they became quite companionable before they became [[hostile]] to each other. I don't [[expect]] you people to become hostile to us. That's why the [[analogy]] is imperfect. In other words, you are on familiar terms with us now.

So, to continue, I wish you to think back to the distance you have traveled in eleven years. This might be a [[poor]] [[analogy]] but I would suggest that you were like the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Native_Americans_in_the_United_States native peoples of this continent] when they encountered the "white man" and were in awe with a sense of [[mystery]] regarding these [[strangers]]. After a period of time they became quite companionable before they became [[hostile]] to each other. I don't [[expect]] you people to become hostile to us. That's why the [[analogy]] is imperfect. In other words, you are on familiar terms with us now.

I also [[observe]] that because of this fact you are not as overflowing with [[curiosity]] questions in regard to [[the teachers]] as you used to be. By assuming the role of teachers to each other, [[questions]] are being handled beautifully among yourselves. I hope you will concur with my [[observations]]. (Group agrees)

I also [[observe]] that because of this fact you are not as overflowing with [[curiosity]] questions in regard to [[the teachers]] as you used to be. By assuming the role of teachers to each other, [[questions]] are being handled beautifully among yourselves. I hope you will concur with my [[observations]]. (Group agrees)

Now concerning our esteemed [[Most High Observer|Vorondadek Observer]], your assessment that he was not in a teaching role primarily, only indirectly, is correct. He was reporting, but in such a way as to present a different [[perspective]], the perspective of [[over-control]], supervision, [[administration]], and many other aspects of the [[relationship]] of the celestial realm to the material realm. In your list of over-control [[functions]] please be sure to include the effects of teaching which has come to you through [[the mission]], and ultimately the [[effects]] of your own understanding which comes to you from you indwelling [[Mystery Monitor]]. Also, add to your list that [[the circuits]] of [[this planet]] are being re-connected and more [[spiritual pressure]], information, and [[personalities]] are being added to this plane. Yes, it remains a fact that none of us can violate[[ free will]], and you are pretty clear about this now. Yet as I listened to our Observer last week I agreed that over-control is pretty [[mysterious]] being only fully understood by the [[Supreme]] and the members of the [[Paradise Trinity]]. Even we [[morontia]] personalities are very limited in our [[understanding]] of how it works. We are under supervision and take assignments from our superiors. But that doesn't mean we understand everything that is going on. Much more [[skilled]] are the angelic corps for they are [[mathematical]] [[geniuses]]. They are able to understand the interactions of things in an instantaneous fashion whereas we take much longer to grasp the [[probabilities]], etc. [[The angels]] are even more efficient than your fastest [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supercomputers supercomputers].

Now concerning our esteemed [[Most High Observer|Vorondadek Observer]], your assessment that he was not in a teaching role primarily, only indirectly, is correct. He was reporting, but in such a way as to present a different [[perspective]], the perspective of [[over-control]], supervision, [[administration]], and many other aspects of the [[relationship]] of the celestial realm to the material realm. In your list of over-control [[functions]] please be sure to include the effects of teaching which has come to you through [[the mission]], and ultimately the [[effects]] of your own understanding which comes to you from you indwelling [[Mystery Monitor]]. Also, add to your list that [[the circuits]] of [[this planet]] are being re-connected and more [[spiritual pressure]], information, and [[personalities]] are being added to this plane. Yes, it remains a fact that none of us can violate[[ free will]], and you are pretty clear about this now. Yet as I listened to our Observer last week I agreed that over-control is pretty [[mysterious]] being only fully understood by the [[Supreme]] and the members of the [[Paradise Trinity]]. Even we [[morontia]] personalities are very limited in our [[understanding]] of how it works. We are under supervision and take assignments from our superiors. But that doesn't mean we understand everything that is going on. Much more [[skilled]] are the angelic corps for they are [[mathematical]] [[geniuses]]. They are able to understand the interactions of things in an instantaneous fashion whereas we take much longer to grasp the [[probabilities]], etc. [[The angels]] are even more efficient than your fastest [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supercomputers supercomputers].

In addition to [[becoming]] familiar with us, a definite [[milestone]] of eleven years, I cite also your individual [[spiritual progress]]. The full understanding of this progress is not easy for you to grasp. We have used the picture of mountain climbing as an [[analogy]] of spiritual progress in past lessons; and one of the benefits of mountain climbing is the enhanced view as you [[ascend]] the mountain. So as you look at your [[spiritual progress]], consider how your mind has broadened, as one measure. Another measure would be how much time you spend in pondering spiritual [[reality]], including [[prayer]] and [[worship]]. And another measure would be how much more your are interested in true [[service]] to one another, your brothers and sisters. These are all categories of [[growth]].

In addition to [[becoming]] familiar with us, a definite [[milestone]] of eleven years, I cite also your individual [[spiritual progress]]. The full understanding of this progress is not easy for you to grasp. We have used the picture of mountain climbing as an [[analogy]] of spiritual progress in past lessons; and one of the benefits of mountain climbing is the enhanced view as you [[ascend]] the mountain. So as you look at your [[spiritual progress]], consider how your mind has broadened, as one measure. Another measure would be how much time you spend in pondering spiritual [[reality]], including [[prayer]] and [[worship]]. And another measure would be how much more your are interested in true [[service]] to one another, your brothers and sisters. These are all categories of [[growth]].

Daniel: Thank you, LaReen, for [[sharing]] this part of [[your soul]]. I am sure you speak for others, as well.

Daniel: Thank you, LaReen, for [[sharing]] this part of [[your soul]]. I am sure you speak for others, as well.

Virginia: As LaReen was talking I thought of the book I am reading [http://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Happiness-Psychology-Potential-Fulfillment/dp/0743222989 Authentic Happiness by Martin Seligman][http://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/Default.aspx] and the [[contrast]] between [[pleasure]] and [[gratification]]. What she was [[expressing]] was the deeper experience of gratification rather than pleasure, for pleasure is temporary and we have different groups where we have pleasure. But the things she described are things we can hang on to and have real [[gratitude]], gratification from the experience. The time goes quickly. I think that is the difference between pleasure and gratification. I think that it is [[necessary]] to mention that the big thing I am experiencing more and more is the lesson that Klarixiska keeps giving me about cleaning up the corners and getting rid of the cobwebs. It seem like (laughing) every time I think I got one gone, here comes another one! I clean that up and make amends and in another corner there is a bigger one! But as Klarixiska says, all the [[work]] we do now will only help us reach [[Paradise]] sooner. That is our [[quest]] and our goal. I am very grateful for the spiritual kicks to move forward I have had as a result of the [[Teaching Mission]]. (Laughter)

Virginia: As LaReen was talking I thought of the book I am reading [https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Happiness-Psychology-Potential-Fulfillment/dp/0743222989 Authentic Happiness by Martin Seligman][https://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/Default.aspx] and the [[contrast]] between [[pleasure]] and [[gratification]]. What she was [[expressing]] was the deeper experience of gratification rather than pleasure, for pleasure is temporary and we have different groups where we have pleasure. But the things she described are things we can hang on to and have real [[gratitude]], gratification from the experience. The time goes quickly. I think that is the difference between pleasure and gratification. I think that it is [[necessary]] to mention that the big thing I am experiencing more and more is the lesson that Klarixiska keeps giving me about cleaning up the corners and getting rid of the cobwebs. It seem like (laughing) every time I think I got one gone, here comes another one! I clean that up and make amends and in another corner there is a bigger one! But as Klarixiska says, all the [[work]] we do now will only help us reach [[Paradise]] sooner. That is our [[quest]] and our goal. I am very grateful for the spiritual kicks to move forward I have had as a result of the [[Teaching Mission]]. (Laughter)

Daniel: So, Virginia, you are saying that for you this past eleven years have been a time of growing [[gratification]] and the difficult task of [[transformation]], the transforming of your [[mind]] by the cleaning of the cobwebs in the corners of the [[secret]] recesses of your [[heart]].

Daniel: So, Virginia, you are saying that for you this past eleven years have been a time of growing [[gratification]] and the difficult task of [[transformation]], the transforming of your [[mind]] by the cleaning of the cobwebs in the corners of the [[secret]] recesses of your [[heart]].