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===Topic: ''Jessona''===

===Topic: ''Love''===

===Group: [[N. Idaho TeaM]]===

===Group: [[N. Idaho TeaM]]===

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== Session==

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===Opening===

===Lesson===

Jessona: Greetings to you all, this is Jessona. I am going to speak on the subject of [[love]]. It is perhaps the most important subject to address, for it is the best representation to the [[human]] [[mind]] of the highest [[quality]] that can be used to describe [[God]], for while any other qualities may be used to help describe God to limited creatures, many such qualities become far too remote from human [[concept]]ion to be of great benefit in contributing to your understanding. Love, on the other hand, by its nature is extremely relatable, because it is a quality of relationship.

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Jessona: Greetings to you all, this is Jessona. I am going to speak on the subject of [[love]]. It is perhaps the most important subject to address, for it is the best [[representation]] to the [[human mind]] of the highest [[quality]] that can be used to describe [[God]], for while any other qualities may be used to help describe God to limited creatures, many such qualities become far too remote from human [[concept]]ion to be of great benefit in contributing to your [[understanding]]. Love, on the other hand, by its nature is extremely relatable, because it is a quality of [[relationship]].

First recognized when discovering love is the [[emotion]]al quality, an overwhelming attraction, the preoccupation toward the adored. This feeling element begins the quest of the [[soul]] for the [[experience]] of the love of God. Initially love attracts one indiscriminately to another [[being]], and this reaction teaches the [[personality]] that love is desirable and that it is rewarding. There are times when such an application of love brings heartbreak, for one's sense of worth is overly invested in another personality's loving response or withdrawal of that response. While this is an experience of hurt, it does teach a [[personality]] to invest love more wisely and to invest it on a level less transient. Love, therefore, begins its exposure to you as a form of inspiration, a level of feeling, an energizing experience. It is a love that causes one to feel as if one were floating on the clouds. This love inspires new [[behavior]]s, for admiration entices an [[individual]] to adopt those qualities that are admired to become like the one that is loved.

First recognized when [[discovering]] love is the [[emotion]]al quality, an overwhelming [[attraction]], the preoccupation toward the adored. This [[feeling]] element begins the quest of [[the soul]] for the [[experience]] of the love of God. Initially love attracts one indiscriminately to another [[being]], and this reaction teaches the [[personality]] that love is desirable and that it is rewarding. There are times when such an application of love brings heartbreak, for one's sense of worth is overly invested in another [[personality]]'s loving response or withdrawal of that response. While this is an experience of [[hurt]], it does teach a [[personality]] to invest love more wisely and to invest it on a level less [[transient]]. Love, therefore, begins its [[exposure]] to you as a form of [[inspiration]], a level of feeling, an energizing experience. It is a love that causes one to feel as if one were floating on the clouds. This love inspires new [[behavior]]s, for admiration entices an [[individual]] to adopt those qualities that are admired to become like the one that is loved.

Having undergone an experience of love and having encountered the breaking away of love in the temporal sense, the human mind begins to question love to determine its merit, to establish conditions whereupon love may be expressed for beneficial return and to safeguard of love lost. Thus begins the development of the [[philosophy]] of love, and the result is [[illumination]] in relation to [[humanity|humankind]], the level of mind and the level of [[thought]]s. Soon there develops the understanding of love unconditioned that is bestowed upon the good and the bad, the worthy and the unworthy. When this [[insight]] dawns upon the mind one then can love others and remain free of attachment, an attachment that often the reason for heartbreak. Love becomes now an expressive action rather than a sought-after reaction to the acceptance of others toward you.

Having undergone an [[experience]] of love and having encountered the breaking away of love in the [[temporal]] sense, the [[human mind]] begins to question love to determine its merit, to establish conditions whereupon love may be [[expressed]] for beneficial return and to safeguard of love lost. Thus begins the [[development]] of the [[philosophy]] of love, and the result is [[illumination]] in relation to [[humanity|humankind]], the level of mind and the level of [[thought]]s. Soon there develops the understanding of love unconditioned that is [[bestowed]] upon the good and the bad, the worthy and the unworthy. When this [[insight]] dawns upon the mind one then can love others and remain free of [[attachment]], an attachment that often the reason for heartbreak. Love becomes now an [[expressive]] [[action]] rather than a sought-after [[reaction]] to the [[acceptance]] of others toward you.

As the development of the concept of love progresses, it becomes apparent that [[divine]] love is bestowed with no requirement of return of love by any creature. This understanding stimulates a [[spiritual]] inspiration, a rise of the feelings of [[worship]] and adoration of the divine, it causes one's mind to crave the qualities of the divine, to love with no thought of return. This [[process]] was demonstrated by [[Jesus]], and his statement, "Follow me" was his request that those who believed in him live like him as one who knows the love of God and gives that love to all.

As the [[development]] of the concept of [[love]] progresses, it becomes apparent that [[divine]] love is bestowed with no requirement of return of love by any creature. This understanding stimulates a [[spiritual]] [[inspiration]], a rise of the feelings of [[worship]] and adoration of the divine, it causes one's mind to crave the [[qualities]] of the divine, to love with no thought of return. This [[process]] was demonstrated by [[Jesus]], and his statement, "Follow me" was his request that those who believed in him live like him as one who knows the love of God and gives that love to all.

The [[apex]] of the experience of love is when love has gone from [[inspiration]], through [[illumination]], to [[identity]]. When you have drawn so close, become so enmeshed in the divine [[presence]], love ceases to be an exchange and becomes a possession of your own; you are a source of love, not just a receiver and transmitter of love.

The [[apex]] of the experience of love is when love has gone from [[inspiration]], through [[illumination]], to [[identity]]. When you have drawn so close, become so enmeshed in the divine [[presence]], love ceases to be an exchange and [[becomes]] a [[possession]] of your own; you are a [[source]] of love, not just a receiver and transmitter of love.

While it is confirming of the [[reality]] of the [[value]] of a [[personality]] to receive [[love]], the response of any personality is to begin to love in response, and it is the expression of love that the personality finds most fulfilling, for love received must be trusted, and love received contains the risk of love withdrawn. But love expressed is wholly in your control, and you can give it regardless of condition. While one may wish to absorb love for the comfort it brings, by radiating love one not only brings that comfort to all you are engaged with, but it releases that same comfort in oneself, for your identification with God, your source of love, is an [[infinite]] supply, never to be withdrawn, forever to be felt as you express it. Soon the condition of love establishes itself as an ever-present state of [[being]].

While it is confirming of the [[reality]] of the [[value]] of a [[personality]] to receive [[love]], the response of any personality is to begin to love in response, and it is the [[expression]] of love that the personality finds most fulfilling, for love received must be [[trusted]], and love received contains the [[risk]] of love withdrawn. But love expressed is wholly in your [[control]], and you can give it regardless of condition. While one may wish to [[absorb]] love for the [[comfort]] it brings, by [[radiating]] love one not only brings that comfort to all you are engaged with, but it releases that same comfort in oneself, for your identification with God, your source of love, is an [[infinite]] supply, never to be withdrawn, forever to be felt as you express it. Soon the condition of love establishes itself as an ever-present state of [[being]].

Your [[scientific method]]s have established standards by which you may measure [[phenomena]] in the world. You create standards such as atmospheric pressure, a beginning point from which to [[relative]]ly gauge deviation in pressure of air. So does this technique apply to love. When the standard is love from the divine then all other forms of love throughout the [[spectrum]] of creature [[mind]] and creature [[emotion]] may be gauged, may be measured. The transience of such loves are now perceived as a natural part of the totality of divine love. Love no longer fails; it instead manifests in other [[channel]]s. It shifts. This love can utter, "Father, forgive them for they know not what they do", for it does not require love received to be expressed.

Your [[scientific method]]s have established standards by which you may measure [[phenomena]] in the world. You create standards such as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atmospheric_pressure atmospheric pressure], a beginning point from which to [[relative]]ly gauge deviation in pressure of air. So does this technique apply to love. When the standard is love from the [[divine]] then all other forms of love throughout the [[spectrum]] of creature [[mind]] and creature [[emotion]] may be gauged, may be measured. The transience of such loves are now [[perceived]] as a natural part of the [[totality]] of divine love. Love no longer fails; it instead [[manifests]] in other [[channel]]s. It shifts. This love can utter, "Father, forgive them for they know not what they do", for it does not require love [[received]] to be [[expressed]].

I have expressed myself in this form today in response to your asking for more comments about love. I hope you have found it helpful, and I am willing to entertain your questions.  

I have expressed myself in this form today in response to your asking for more comments about love. I hope you have found it helpful, and I am willing to entertain your questions.  

===Dialogue===

===Dialogue===

Harold: You mentioned learning to love [[wise]]ly. Can you go into more detail on how we can go about doing that?

Harold: You mentioned learning to love [[wise]]ly. Can you go into more detail on how we can go about doing that?

Jessona: The beginning of loving wisely is the development first in oneself of the approach of loving first and the lessening of the requirement that one be loved, for the natural tendency of reciprocal love is temporal and fragile, and to enter into love as if it were the balancing of [[books]] can create heartache. Loving wisely is the development of the understanding of the [[divine]] source of love, its [[eternal]] manifestation, and the development in one's [[character]] of this ability to love with no love in return. This eternal love safeguards the [[soul]]; it makes the soul independent of being loved conditionally. Following this first stage is the next stage of giving love in a [[manner]] in which it is of service, knowing what form the love must take to help another [[individual]], whether it be to provide, whether it be to withhold, whether it is to support or to abstain. Realizing love as independent, unconditional love, one can then apply love wisely, discerningly. One is not emotionally drawn into loving hunger that another may wisely seek to pressure you into giving. The development of [[wisdom]]-love is first the [[experience]] of its source, that being [[God]], and through this illumination the ability to manifest it to benefit others, and all the while your expression of love is independent of reception of any condition of acceptance or rejection. Then you are able to love your fellows be they saints or sinners and to do so such that they will derive benefit from the love that you have expressed. I hope this helps.

Jessona: The beginning of loving wisely is the [[development]] first in oneself of the approach of loving first and the lessening of the requirement that one be loved, for the natural tendency of [[reciprocal]] love is [[temporal]] and fragile, and to enter into love as if it were the balancing of [[books]] can create heartache. Loving wisely is the [[development]] of the [[understanding]] of the [[divine]] source of love, its [[eternal]] [[manifestation]], and the development in one's [[character]] of this ability to love with no love in return. This eternal love safeguards [[the soul]]; it makes the soul independent of being loved conditionally. Following this first stage is the next stage of giving love in a [[manner]] in which it is of [[service]], knowing what form the love must take to help another [[individual]], whether it be to provide, whether it be to withhold, whether it is to [[support]] or to abstain. Realizing love as independent, unconditional love, one can then apply love wisely, discerningly. One is not emotionally drawn into loving [[hunger]] that another may wisely seek to [[pressure]] you into giving. The development of [[wisdom]]-love is first the [[experience]] of its source, that being [[God]], and through this [[illumination]] the ability to manifest it to benefit others, and all the while your [[expression]] of love is independent of [[reception]] of any condition of acceptance or [[rejection]]. Then you are able to love your fellows be they saints or sinners and to do so such that they will derive benefit from the love that you have expressed. I hope this helps.

Harold: Yes, it does. You didn't mention who we loved. Is that part of the wisdom, because we all have differing levels of sharing that love. Is there a point where we should discriminate as to who we share that level of love with?

Jessona: If I may use an image of one of your [[carnival]] games where you strike a mallet upon a lever to send an object up a rod to strike a bell, it will [[illustrate]] my comments. When one rings the bell, it may be said, one has [[experienced]] divine love. Every strike that falls short is a love that may be considered the multiple manifestations of a divine love but one that is conditioned, one that falls short of ringing the bell. The entire [[game]], whether you strike it or fall short or reach the bell, fits the request by [[Michael]] that you love all, that there be no distinction between one "who" and another "who. However, you may distinguish between one "how" and another "how", for love seeks the upliftment of the one upon whom love is given. Therefore, you will be required to [[discern]] how your love will manifest for that person's welfare. One may only receive love that goes part way up the [[scale]] in order that [[trust]] develops, in order that the [[mind]] expands, such that at some point that [[individual]] may hear the ringing of the bell of divine love. Also, divine love is all [[encompassing]] and in this state is already [[radiating]] upon everyone. So, as you discern the [[method]] of [[expressing]] your love, you also focalize love, directionalize it to specific [[individuals]]. It is said that God loves all. It is said, and it is true, that you are each indwelt by this very same source of love. So, God has not only expressed love for everyone, He has expressed love to each single individual in His divine gift. You, while you are [[unfolding]] in your experience of this love, are [[learning]] that singular [[expression]] of that love, love for one person, love for one other person, much as does an [[infant]] for [[mother]] and then [[father]], and expand that love until you reach a [[psychic circle]] state of awareness wherein you can express love toward anyone. So, to address your question of "who", you may love expansively any individual, all individuals, but you may be required through [[wisdom]] to modify the expression of that love for any particular individual as it effects their overall well- being.

Tom: I've often heard the [[expression]] that [[love]], like [[forgiveness]], is experienced as it comes through you, as you [[bestow]] it. That would ring your own bell, but it falls short of ringing the [[divine]] bell. Could you comment on that?

Jessona: If I may use an image of one of your carnival games where you strike a mallet upon a lever to send an object up a rod to strike a bell, it will illustrate my comments. When one rings the bell, it may be said, one has experienced divine love. Every strike that falls short is a love that may be considered the multiple manifestations of a divine love but one that is conditioned, one that falls short of ringing the bell. The entire game, whether you strike it or fall short or reach the bell, fits the request by [[Michael]] that you love all, that there be no distinction between one "who" and another "who. However, you may distinguish between one "how" and another "how", for love seeks the upliftment of the one upon whom love is given. Therefore, you will be required to discern how your love will manifest for that person's welfare. One may only receive love that goes part way up the scale in order that trust develops, in order that the mind expands, such that at some point that individual may hear the ringing of the bell of divine love. Also, divine love is all encompassing and in this state is already radiating upon everyone. So, as you discern the method of expressing your love, you also focalize love, directionalize it to specific individuals. It is said that God loves all. It is said, and it is true, that you are each indwelt by this very same source of love. So, God has not only expressed love for everyone, He has expressed love to each single individual in His divine gift. You, while you are unfolding in your experience of this love, are learning that singular expression of that love, love for one person, love for one other person, much as does an infant for mother and then father, and expand that love until you reach a psychic circle state of awareness wherein you can express love toward anyone. So, to address your question of "who", you may love expansively any individual, all individuals, but you may be required through wisdom to modify the expression of that love for any particular individual as it effects their overall well- being.

Jessona: It is this [[transfer]] of [[love]] into you and out of you from the [[divine]] that etches upon the [[mind]] of a creature growing in love that divine love cannot be lost. It is forever available and soon becomes trusted that it is not only available but ever present. You are right to [[compare]] love to [[forgiveness]], for they both function in this way. Forgiveness is not always seen as available, and many systems of [[thought]] have been developed which address availability, but soon in [[faith]] the creature comes to realize that forgiveness is ever-present. It cannot be in any way won or purchased. When you [[discover]] this presence then love of your own [[expression]] is understood as the expression of God in loving [[outreach]]. Like forgiveness, you can love with a divine [[affection]]; you can forgive another easily without condition. But as I have said, while you experience and [[understand]] this level of loving, you will be required to apply [[wisdom]] and to [[tune]] your expression of love just as you would tune your expression of [[forgiveness]] based on the conditions of [[time and space]] in which you find yourself, and the [[relationship]], and the [[maturity]] of the other individuals. . ... And conditional love is often seen as flawed, however it is not. <u>Conditional love is a specific [[manifestation]] of unconditional love [[modified]] by [[wisdom]] and applied [[unselfishly]]. Wrongly applied conditional love is love that seeks return, recognition, reward. True conditional love is love for one's other and manifested so that other will [[receive]] it with highest benefit.</u> Divine love may also be likened to a constant bright [[light]]. This is love that [[emanates]] from the [[absolute]], and when it makes its appearance in time and space, by the nature of time and space, distance has become a [[reality]] between [[source]] and [[reception]], and many things can intervene between. Here is where all the love between creatures takes place. Then you have the manifestation of falling in love and out of love, of love with required [[recognition]], and love that enables wrongly, [[shadows]] that interfere with that ever-present brilliance of divine love. When you have that bell ring within you and you have experienced that [[eternal]] love, you are not shaken by the [[ebb and flow]] of creature love. It is simply seen as the [[expression]] by a creature through their [[lens]] of [[personality]] and its shifting. All the while the love of God is present and [[revealing]] it to you in one way or another and expressing through you -- at least it is [[hoped]] by me -- at all times in every way to all others.

Tom: I've often heard the expression that love, like forgiveness, is experienced as it comes through you, as you bestow it. That would ring your own bell, but it falls short of ringing the divine bell. Could you comment on that?

Tom: Thank you for your [[counsel]].

 

Jessona: It is this transfer of love into you and out of you from the divine that etches upon the mind of a creature growing in love that divine love cannot be lost. It is forever available and soon becomes trusted that it is not only available but ever present. You are right to compare love to forgiveness, for they both function in this way. Forgiveness is not always seen as available, and many systems of [[thought]] have been developed which address availability, but soon in [[faith]] the creature comes to realize that forgiveness is ever-present. It cannot be in any way won or purchased. When you [[discover]] this presence then love of your own expression is understood as the expression of God in loving outreach. Like forgiveness, you can love with a divine [[affection]]; you can forgive another easily without condition. But as I have said, while you experience and understand this level of loving, you will be required to apply wisdom and to tune your expression of love just as you would tune your expression of forgiveness based on the conditions of [[time]] and [[space]] in which you find yourself, and the relationship, and the maturity of the other individuals. . ... And conditional love is often seen as flawed, however it is not. <u>Conditional love is a specific manifestation of unconditional love modified by wisdom and applied unselfishly. Wrongly applied conditional love is love that seeks return, recognition, reward. True conditional love is love for one's other and manifested so that other will receive it with highest benefit.</u> Divine love may also be likened to a constant bright [[light]]. This is love that emanates from the absolute, and when it makes its appearance in time and space, by the nature of time and space, distance has become a reality between source and reception, and many things can intervene between. Here is where all the love between creatures takes place. Then you have the manifestation of falling in love and out of love, of love with required recognition, and love that enables wrongly, shadows that interfere with that ever-present brilliance of divine love. When you have that bell ring within you and you have experienced that eternal love, you are not shaken by the ebb and flow of creature love. It is simply seen as the expression by a creature through their lens of personality and its shifting. All the while the love of God is present and revealing it to you in one way or another and expressing through you -- at least it is hoped by me -- at all times in every way to all others.

 

Tom: Thank you for your counsel.

===Closing===

===Closing===

Jessona: You are always welcome. I would draw a close with one last comment. Michael upon [[Urantia]] realized his creator sonship with the [[Universal Father]], comprehended his [[identity]] as one with God, and told his followers that while he was to leave this world, he would send his [[Spirit of Turth|Comforter. He said he left his peace with you, and that he has left his love with you. This Spirit of Truth is that presence, and that presence also indwells you. So, as you look for love, look within yourself, for there is the spirit, even the spirits, of love. This is your source of the expression of love to all others. Its [[infinity]] of [[quantity]] resides within you now. With this quantity of love available to you, you may freely begin its expression at whatever level of your spiritual [[evolution]]. It cannot be squandered. Love is to be expressed. As you express, your understanding of love develops. You need not wait until you understand love to express it appropriately. Express it and grow and love more wisely as you [[ascend]]. Love refills itself within you every time you give it away. I will return. Farewell.

Jessona: You are always welcome. I would draw a close with one last comment. Michael upon [[Urantia]] realized his creator sonship with the [[Universal Father]], comprehended his [[identity]] as one with God, and told his followers that while he was to leave this world, he would send his [[Spirit of Truth|Comforter]]. He said he left his peace with you, and that he has left his love with you. This Spirit of Truth is that presence, and that presence also indwells you. So, as you look for [[love]], look within yourself, for there is the [[spirit]], even the spirits, of love. This is your source of the [[expression]] of love to all others. Its [[infinity]] of [[quantity]] resides within you now. With this quantity of love available to you, you may freely begin its expression at whatever level of your [[spiritual evolution]]. It cannot be squandered. Love is to be [[expressed]]. As you express, your understanding of love [[develops]]. You need not wait until you understand love to express it appropriately. Express it and grow and love more wisely as you [[ascend]]. Love refills itself within you every time you give it away. I will return. Farewell.

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