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Arcadia Teaching Mission Group, Arcadia, California
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===Topic: ''Sharing''===
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===Group: [[Arcadia TeaM]]===
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==Facilitators==
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===Teacher: [[JarEl]], [[Michael]]===
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===TR: [[George B.]]===
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==Session==
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===Opening===
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Prayer Lucille: Dear Father thank you for the wonderful world we live in. Thank you for all the friends we have and the surplus of things that we have in our country, if we could only learn to share it with others. Thank you especially for our teachers and I hope we learn from their lessons. We thank you for your help, in Jesus name, amen.
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Teacher: JarEl
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JarEl: TR, George. Good evening, it is I your teacher, JarEl. It is good to see all of you once again to share this moment in time with you my little brothers and sisters. Tonight I would like to discuss certain ideas that were in Lucille’s prayer.  
 
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===Lesson===
Topic: Sharing
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There is mention of learning how to share things that we have in excess. It is good to share with others, to give to those in need, but that is not what I want to focus on. The fact that you have excess quantities or capital puts you in a position which allows you to nurture your spiritual self. It allows you the leisure to develop your mind and your soul as opposed to those that are in dire straights, those who do not have that much, who are in need, who are constantly struggling for survival. It is very difficult for them to stop and contemplate their lives. For they do not have the luxury such as you have. You should find yourself fortunate to have such opportunities to have the time and the resources to bring you to such a state of elevated spirituality. Imagine that you were born in another part of the world where things were not easily acquired, where everything that you had you had to fight for. Imagine the type of life you would live.
 
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February 24, 2003.
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Prayer
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Lucille: Dear Father thank you for the wonderful world we live in. Thank you for all the friends we have and the surplus of things that we have in our country, if we could only learn to share it with others. Thank you especially for our teachers and I hope we learn from their lessons. We thank you for your help, in Jesus name, amen.
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JarEl: TR, George. Good evening, it is I your teacher, JarEl. It is good to see all of you once again to share this moment in time with you my little brothers and sisters. Tonight I would like to discuss certain ideas that were in Lucille’s prayer. There is mention of learning how to share things that we have in excess. It is good to share with others, to give to those in need, but that is not what I want to focus on. The fact that you have excess quantities or capital puts you in a position which allows you to nurture your spiritual self. It allows you the leisure to develop your mind and your soul as opposed to those that are in dire straights, those who do not have that much, who are in need, who are constantly struggling for survival. It is very difficult for them to stop and contemplate their lives. For they do not have the luxury such as you have. You should find yourself fortunate to have such opportunities to have the time and the resources to bring you to such a state of elevated spirituality. Imagine that you were born in another part of the world where things were not easily acquired, where everything that you had you had to fight for. Imagine the type of life you would live.
      
Now look at your life and think of all the opportunities that were given to you. Think of all the moments where you experienced God personally, where He came into your life and showed you His grace. Now imagine if you were in a situation where you couldn’t stop and think what this all meant, what this experience was about, because time did not allow. You should find yourself fortunate for you have reached such a high level of spirituality. Although there is yet more to learn, you are the forerunners of the age of Light and Life and the majority of you come from countries that cultivate such peace that allows you to think freely, to worship freely. Yet there are parts of the world that do not allow peace, either by political means or by sheer economic restraints. Now as people from a nation, that is today considered a great nation, you should set examples for others, not just to your immediate community, but to others from other parts of the world. Set examples of how you can love one another, be brothers and sisters. Respect and admire each other and allow each other the opportunity to grow and to learn and live life by setting the example.
 
Now look at your life and think of all the opportunities that were given to you. Think of all the moments where you experienced God personally, where He came into your life and showed you His grace. Now imagine if you were in a situation where you couldn’t stop and think what this all meant, what this experience was about, because time did not allow. You should find yourself fortunate for you have reached such a high level of spirituality. Although there is yet more to learn, you are the forerunners of the age of Light and Life and the majority of you come from countries that cultivate such peace that allows you to think freely, to worship freely. Yet there are parts of the world that do not allow peace, either by political means or by sheer economic restraints. Now as people from a nation, that is today considered a great nation, you should set examples for others, not just to your immediate community, but to others from other parts of the world. Set examples of how you can love one another, be brothers and sisters. Respect and admire each other and allow each other the opportunity to grow and to learn and live life by setting the example.
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JarEl: TR, George. This is JarEl, are there any questions?
 
JarEl: TR, George. This is JarEl, are there any questions?
 
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===Dialogue===
 
Donna Jean: Yes JarEl, my question is that God gave me free will to make choices because he loved me so much, then how is it that I would be making mistakes? That would imply that there is a right way and a wrong way.
 
Donna Jean: Yes JarEl, my question is that God gave me free will to make choices because he loved me so much, then how is it that I would be making mistakes? That would imply that there is a right way and a wrong way.
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Lucille: I was hoping that she could get somebody from AA to come, but she doesn’t call. At least she doesn’t when she has anything to drink. Thank you for your response.
 
Lucille: I was hoping that she could get somebody from AA to come, but she doesn’t call. At least she doesn’t when she has anything to drink. Thank you for your response.
 
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===Closing===
 
JarEl: TR, George. Before I leave tonight I would also like to report on Nel because I know how much she means to you. She has met with Hal and they did spend some time together, reminiscing about their time here on Urantia, the time in the Teaching Mission and in the Study Groups. It was very rewarding to them for it reinforced in their lives and in their hearts their commitment to their spiritual growth. It gave them a sense of nostalgia to know that in this life on Urantia they began their work. Their conversation did go into more depth then I am telling you. They did feel a greater sense of fraternity then they ever have felt. They both send their love to all of you. In unison they both want to tell you that it is wonderful, they are learning at a very rapid pace. They are growing a great deal and so are all other loved ones who have left. They are all watching over you, they all look in from time to time. At this moment they are gathering, there are many conversations that are going on at once. They all marvel and delight in all of you in your gathering and your open mind and in your sincerity. They all wish the best for all of you. Mostly they are happy because you are making good choices and they are a good judge of what your choices are. So remember that Michael is always with you and you have the True Source and Center within. Good night.
 
JarEl: TR, George. Before I leave tonight I would also like to report on Nel because I know how much she means to you. She has met with Hal and they did spend some time together, reminiscing about their time here on Urantia, the time in the Teaching Mission and in the Study Groups. It was very rewarding to them for it reinforced in their lives and in their hearts their commitment to their spiritual growth. It gave them a sense of nostalgia to know that in this life on Urantia they began their work. Their conversation did go into more depth then I am telling you. They did feel a greater sense of fraternity then they ever have felt. They both send their love to all of you. In unison they both want to tell you that it is wonderful, they are learning at a very rapid pace. They are growing a great deal and so are all other loved ones who have left. They are all watching over you, they all look in from time to time. At this moment they are gathering, there are many conversations that are going on at once. They all marvel and delight in all of you in your gathering and your open mind and in your sincerity. They all wish the best for all of you. Mostly they are happy because you are making good choices and they are a good judge of what your choices are. So remember that Michael is always with you and you have the True Source and Center within. Good night.
    
All: Good night JarEl.
 
All: Good night JarEl.
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[[Category: The Teaching Mission: Dialogues]]
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[[Category: Arcadia TeaM]]
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[[Category: JarEl]]
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[[Category: MIchael]]
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[[Category: George B.]]
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[[Category: Sharing]]
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[[Category: 2001]]