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===Lesson===

===Lesson===

===='''''[[Romance]]''''', '''''[[Love]]'''''====

===='''''[[Romance]]''''', '''''[[Love]]'''''====

Athena (Bill): Greetings, my children, my friends, I am Athena, a [[Social Architect]]. I am not the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athena Goddess of Athens]...(Laughter.)...but I represent the [[female]] point of view. On this day of your [[celebration]] of [[romantic]] love I suppose my [[presence]] is appropriate. Tonight I am not going to eulogize over [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eros Eros], which is the usual [[interpretation]] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cupid Cupid]'s arrows, except to say that the normal human [[attraction]] of [[men]] for [[women]] and women for men is not to be despised, or, on the other hand, to be overly [[glorified]]. In terms of mortal progression the basis of that attraction is [[biological]], coming from your [[animal]] heritage, but it is infused with your spiritual natures which [[transforms]] it into a higher level than animal attraction. Eros is essential for the continuity of the human race. [[Happy]] are those men and women who's love is greater than [[erotic]] attraction for then they can retain their [[union]] as Eros wanes with age and situations. It is [[necessary]] and important for a [[marriage]] to [[mature]], for [[romance]] to be refreshed, for each of us desires the full [[appreciation]] of another person. In the bonds of [[marriage]] that other person can be the most satisfying combination of [[friend]], lover, supporter, generous critic, and peace-maker. And so on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valentine%27s_Day Valentines Day] we do recognize the [[value]] of Eros, of that special attraction between a man and a woman. But there is more; for as your [[progress]] in your [[universe career]]s you will grow beyond Eros. On the [[Mansion Worlds]] people are not paired up according to marriage bonds, despite some religion's teaching to the contrary. The finest display of true [[love]] in the marriage bonds is probably your highest [[understanding]] of love on [[this planet]], for it does address multi-levels of human existence.

Athena (Bill): Greetings, my children, my friends, I am Athena, a [[Social Architect]]. I am not the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athena Goddess of Athens]...(Laughter.)...but I represent the [[female]] point of view. On this day of your [[celebration]] of [[romantic]] love I suppose my [[presence]] is appropriate. Tonight I am not going to eulogize over [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eros Eros], which is the usual [[interpretation]] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cupid Cupid]'s arrows, except to say that the normal human [[attraction]] of [[men]] for [[women]] and women for men is not to be despised, or, on the other hand, to be overly [[glorified]]. In terms of mortal progression the basis of that attraction is [[biological]], coming from your [[animal]] heritage, but it is infused with your spiritual natures which [[transforms]] it into a higher level than animal attraction. Eros is essential for the continuity of the human race. [[Happy]] are those men and women who's love is greater than [[erotic]] attraction for then they can retain their [[union]] as Eros wanes with age and situations. It is [[necessary]] and important for a [[marriage]] to [[mature]], for [[romance]] to be refreshed, for each of us desires the full [[appreciation]] of another person. In the bonds of [[marriage]] that other person can be the most satisfying combination of [[friend]], lover, supporter, generous critic, and peace-maker. And so on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valentine%27s_Day Valentines Day] we do recognize the [[value]] of Eros, of that special attraction between a man and a woman. But there is more; for as your [[progress]] in your [[universe career]]s you will grow beyond Eros. On the [[Mansion Worlds]] people are not paired up according to marriage bonds, despite some religion's teaching to the contrary. The finest display of true [[love]] in the marriage bonds is probably your highest [[understanding]] of love on [[this planet]], for it does address multi-levels of human existence.

Nevertheless, even the finest [[bonds]] of love in the earthly sphere do not [[compare]] to the expanded love [[experiences]] of advancing [[Morontia]] beings, and, even more so, to the exquisite bonds of love among [[Spirit]] beings. You have an indication of what I am talking about in the [[embrace]] of [[Sex|love making]] where the union of the two [[personalities]] can approach a [[fusion]] understanding. But the fusion of beings on the [[Morontial]] levels is even greater! While it is not a sexual, biological union, it is an intermeshing of [[soul]] which is profoundly satisfying.

Nevertheless, even the finest [[bonds]] of love in the earthly sphere do not [[compare]] to the expanded love [[experiences]] of advancing [[Morontia]] beings, and, even more so, to the exquisite bonds of love among [[Spirit]] beings. You have an indication of what I am talking about in the [[embrace]] of [[Sex|love making]] where the union of the two [[personalities]] can approach a [[fusion]] understanding. But the fusion of beings on the [[Morontial]] levels is even greater! While it is not a sexual, biological union, it is an intermeshing of [[soul]] which is profoundly satisfying.

Your [[Urantia Book]] tells you that the Universe of [[Nebadon]], and all [[the universe]]s of [[time-space]] creations, are [[dualistic]]-are created in two-ness. They are the joint creation of a Michael [[Creator Son]], and a [[Creative Spirit]] daughter of the [[Third Source and Center]]. Therefore, you experience this [[tension]], this [[desire]] for the two to [[become]] one. In the [[Central Universe]], and particularly on [[Paradise]] there is a sense of [[three]]-ness to become one, because the Central Universe and Paradise are the creation of the Trinity, whereas the [[Superuniverses]] are the creation of Duality.

Your [[Urantia Book]] tells you that the Universe of [[Nebadon]], and all [[the universe]]s of [[time-space]] creations, are [[dualistic]]-are created in two-ness. They are the joint creation of a Michael [[Creator Son]], and a [[Creative Spirit]] daughter of the [[Third Source and Center]]. Therefore, you experience this [[tension]], this [[desire]] for the two to [[become]] one. In the [[Central Universe]], and particularly on [[Paradise]] there is a sense of [[three]]-ness to become one, because the Central Universe and Paradise are the creation of the Trinity, whereas the [[Superuniverses]] are the creation of Duality.

I have been advised that I need to remain on the microphone stand so that you can [[interact]] with me and ask the questions that I sense are in your [[minds]]; so I will conclude my words with this [[admonition]]: My friends, enjoy [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valentine%27s_Day Valentines Day]! Treasure your close [[relationships]]! Don't dishonor Eros by debasing it. It is more than just [[animal]] [[instinct]]. It is a mixture of that plus the duality of the Universe of Nebadon– the desire of two to [[become]] one. But as you honor that, think of the bigger picture, that you shall indeed become one with many [[individuals]], spiritually, morontially, and ultimately every part and every being of this [[Grand Universe]] shall become one with the [[Supreme]] when [[God the Supreme]] fully emerges as the [[Supreme Being]]. This is the highest level of love experienceable in a [[finite]] universe. Now questions, or comments, please.

I have been advised that I need to remain on the microphone stand so that you can [[interact]] with me and ask the questions that I sense are in your [[minds]]; so I will conclude my words with this [[admonition]]: My friends, enjoy [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valentine%27s_Day Valentines Day]! Treasure your close [[relationships]]! Don't dishonor Eros by debasing it. It is more than just [[animal]] [[instinct]]. It is a mixture of that plus the duality of the Universe of Nebadon– the desire of two to [[become]] one. But as you honor that, think of the bigger picture, that you shall indeed become one with many [[individuals]], spiritually, morontially, and ultimately every part and every being of this [[Grand Universe]] shall become one with the [[Supreme]] when [[God the Supreme]] fully emerges as the [[Supreme Being]]. This is the highest level of love experienceable in a [[finite]] universe. Now questions, or comments, please.

===Dialogue===

===Dialogue===

Virginia: Athena, I am not sure I [[understand]], and maybe I should just look it up in [[the Book]], but I am not sure that I understand the point that you were trying to make with [[duality]] and [[trinity]] in the sense that we are dual now, [[male]] and [[female]], and then in the [[Central Universe]] the emphasis is upon three? I am not sure that I understood the point of that.

Virginia: Athena, I am not sure I [[understand]], and maybe I should just look it up in [[the Book]], but I am not sure that I understand the point that you were trying to make with [[duality]] and [[trinity]] in the sense that we are dual now, [[male]] and [[female]], and then in the [[Central Universe]] the emphasis is upon three? I am not sure that I understood the point of that.

Athena (Bill): Thank you, Lareen, my dear. Very well, I will return the microphone to your head teacher, Daniel, who is by the way, a very good friend of mine for we have been [[associated]] for quite a while, off and on. One moment.

Athena (Bill): Thank you, Lareen, my dear. Very well, I will return the microphone to your head teacher, Daniel, who is by the way, a very good friend of mine for we have been [[associated]] for quite a while, off and on. One moment.

Daniel (Bill): Very well, my friends, this is Daniel, and I [[hope]] that you have enjoyed the [[words]] of our friend with the most enticing name of Athena. If I had brought [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cupid Cupid] I think that you might have decided that either I had lost it, or your [[TR]] was totally non-credible. (Laughter.) Actually Cupid wouldn't come! (More [[laughter]], and comments from students.)

Daniel (Bill): Very well, my friends, this is Daniel, and I [[hope]] that you have enjoyed the [[words]] of our friend with the most enticing name of Athena. If I had brought [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cupid Cupid] I think that you might have decided that either I had lost it, or your [[TR]] was totally non-credible. (Laughter.) Actually Cupid wouldn't come! (More [[laughter]], and comments from students.)

===Closing===

===Closing===

Let us stand and join hands to conclude our meeting. Klarixiska desires to have the final [[honors]]. She requests a [[female]] TR.

Let us stand and join hands to conclude our meeting. Klarixiska desires to have the final [[honors]]. She requests a [[female]] TR.