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===Topic: ''Creating Harmony & Happiness''===

===Topic: ''Creating Harmony & Happiness''===

===Group: [[Rio Rancho TeaM]]===

===Group: [[Rio Rancho TeaM]]===

==Facilitators==

==Facilitators==

===Teachers: [[Tomas]], [[Bob]], [[Anatolia]]===

===Teachers: [[Tomas]], [[What About Bob]], [[Anatolia]]===

 

===TR: [[Gerdean]], [[Matthew]]===

===TR: [[Gerdean]], [[Matthew]]===

==Session 1==

==Session 1==

===Opening===

===Opening===

Music: Elena on Piano: "Break Thou the Bread of Life"

Music: Elena on Piano: "[https://cyberhymnal.org/htm/b/t/bttblife.htm Break Thou the Bread of Life]"

PRAYER: Matthew: Let us place ourselves in the presence of Jesus, the Christ.

 

PRAYER: Matthew: Let us place ourselves in the presence of [[Jesus]], the Christ.

Master Teacher, we bring ourselves to you this day, as we do every Sunday, with the expectation of good news continued to be shared. And we ask that whatever lessons we need to hear, that we hear it as delivered - whether it's as we wish to hear it or not. The message is the main thing, not the way it's delivered. In other words, if someone had told us to get up off the couch and do something or other, we're hearing that something needs to be done, not the way it was delivered. As we go forward into the future, starting today, may we be happy, healthy and whole in our approach and dedicated to your purpose and the purpose of our Eternal Father. And for those needs that we perceive within our hearts and our minds, may you address those as well. Amen.

Master Teacher, we bring ourselves to you this day, as we do every Sunday, with the [[expectation]] of good news continued to be [[shared]]. And we ask that whatever lessons we need to hear, that we hear it as delivered - whether it's as we wish to hear it or not. The message is the main thing, not the way it's delivered. In other words, if someone had told us to get up off the couch and do something or other, we're hearing that something needs to be done, not the way it was delivered. As we go forward into the [[future]], starting today, may we be [[happy]], [[healthy]] and whole in our approach and [[dedicated]] to your [[purpose]] and the purpose of our Eternal Father. And for those needs that we [[perceive]] within our hearts and our minds, may you address those as well. [[Amen]].

TOMAS: Amen, and thank you, Matthew. I am Tomas. Greetings, dear friends.

TOMAS: Amen, and thank you, Matthew. I am Tomas. Greetings, dear friends.

Group: Greetings, Tomas.

Group: Greetings, Tomas.

TOMAS: Anatolia and I are here with you again to enjoy the companionship and stimuli of like-minded individuals. The chronic harmony you seem to enjoy in this group makes it difficult to create those templates, which one can play off against the other as a means of finding the kernel of truth between the two opposing poles. It also serves to save a great deal of time, for we can discuss issues harmoniously instead of conversely or contrary. There is merit to that kind of music, but unless it is skillfully done by true artists, it can sound just like noise.

TOMAS: Anatolia and I are here with you again to enjoy the [[companionship]] and stimuli of like-minded [[individuals]]. The chronic [[harmony]] you seem to enjoy in this group makes it difficult to create those templates, which one can play off against the other as a means of finding the kernel of [[truth]] between the two opposing poles. It also serves to save a great deal of [[time]], for we can discuss issues harmoniously instead of conversely or contrary. There is merit to that kind of music, but unless it is skillfully done by true artists, it can [[sound]] just like [[noise]].

The ability to sit down and break bread together is a result of a spirit-led life, much as happiness is a side effect of the spirit life. However, many people put the cart before the horse and seek happiness, or harmony, not appreciating that those are the result of personal spiritual growth, which has solidified in the personality consecrated to seeking the divine will in and of himself, finding the Source, developing a relationship with the Source, and then being led out into the fields by the Source to serve.

The [[ability]] to sit down and break bread together is a result of a [[spirit]]-led life, much as [[happiness]] is a side effect of the [[spirit life]]. However, many people put the cart before the horse and seek happiness, or harmony, not appreciating that those are the result of personal [[spiritual growth]], which has solidified in the [[personality]] consecrated to seeking the [[divine]] will in and of himself, finding [[the Source]], developing a relationship with the Source, and then being led out into the fields by the Source to serve.

 

The [[value]] in my message here today stems from your [[conversations]] of today wherein you have recognized that while the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/70's 70's] or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/80's 80's] may have been regarded as "the ME [[generation]]," a lot of [[enlightenment]] has taken place, much self-awareness has come about, there is a spiritual [[renaissance]] in [[progress]], and many enlightened individuals are yearning for harmony and happiness with [[peers]]. Thus there are [[groups]] forming together, similar to this one, which [[satisfies]] that longing to be in company with [[kindred spirits]].

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

"Kindred spirits" is a reality. There are people who recognize each other at a soul level, and bond there first, before undertaking the extension of that Source reality into extraneous interests or outreach activities. This is the value of group worship. You acknowledge your own being, as a child of God, treasuring that connection, but also basking in the comfort and security of that self-same psychic condition in your peers. This joyousness of spirit is able to reflect out even into the ethers of your world and contribute to the extension of the kingdom through unconscious and impersonal waves of good will.

"[[Kindred spirits]]" is a [[reality]]. There are people who recognize each other at a [[soul]] level, and [[bond]] there first, before undertaking the extension of that Source reality into extraneous interests or [[outreach]] activities. This is the [[value]] of [[group]] [[worship]]. You acknowledge your own being, as a child of God, treasuring that [[connection]], but also basking in the [[comfort]] and [[security]] of that self-same psychic condition in your peers. This joyousness of spirit is able to reflect out even into the [[ethers]] of your world and contribute to the extension of [[the kingdom]] through [[unconscious]] and [[impersonal]] waves of good will.

When you share your inner life with others, you create the Supreme.

When you [[share]] your [[inner life]] with others, you create the [[Supreme]].

Granted, it is a slow-growing entity, but like the business seminar you were discussing, there is a great deal of amalgamating that goes on in the creation of the experiential god. There is purpose to being individual religionists, certainly. And while each individual religionist is as an only begotten son, it is part of your growth to bring together your energy with energy from others such that you can amalgamate your realities in the spirit through understanding and mercy, tolerance, curiosity, concern, human interest, ambition -- all the elements of personality existence. And in the doing of that which you will do together because you choose to be together (not because you are conveniently abutting one another), great waves of collective consciousness can be expelled into great works. The result of such disciplines, selflessness and rejoicing, is harmony … and happiness.

Granted, it is a slow-growing [[entity]], but like the [[business]] seminar you were discussing, there is a great deal of [[amalgamating]] that goes on in the creation of the experiential god. There is [[purpose]] to being individual religionists, certainly. And while each individual religionist is as an only begotten son, it is part of your [[growth]] to bring together your [[energy]] with energy from others such that you can amalgamate your realities in the spirit through [[understanding]] and [[mercy]], [[tolerance]], [[curiosity]], concern, human interest, [[ambition]] -- all the elements of personality existence. And in the doing of that which you will do together because you choose to be together (not because you are conveniently abutting one another), great [[waves]] of [[collective consciousness]] can be expelled into great works. The result of such [[disciplines]], [[selflessness]] and rejoicing, is harmony … and [[happiness]].

The same phenomenon is occurring now in your political arena and in the spiritual realm, even with the Teacher Corps, because of your capacity to assimilate more because of your own private, personal lessons in Correcting Time, and the willingness you are giving your Adjuster and other spirit guides to lead you into such group purpose. Having group purpose does not negate your individuality, or eradicate identity, but all conspire willingly to enhance the values of the divine such that peace and harmony can be found, progress can be made, cooperation can be forthcoming, and so forth.

The same [[phenomenon]] is occurring now in your [[political]] arena and in the [[spiritual]] realm, even with the [[Teacher Corps]], because of your capacity to assimilate more because of your own private, personal lessons in [[Correcting Time]], and the willingness you are giving your [[Adjuster]] and other spirit guides to lead you into such group [[purpose]]. Having group [[purpose]] does not negate your [[individuality]], or eradicate [[identity]], but all [[conspire]] willingly to enhance the [[values]] of the [[divine]] such that [[peace]] and harmony can be found, [[progress]] can be made, [[cooperation]] can be forthcoming, and so forth.

It is good to hear that news that even the matrix of the corporate world is bringing into being those networking avenues that not only compel you forward but that allow you to amalgamate with existing paradigms such that gaps are bridged for harmony and happiness can come upon everyone. Not only is happiness a personal product, it is also a byproduct of social efforts, political efforts, spiritual efforts - if they are all done in and through the light of truth and the love of God.

It is good to hear that news that even the [[matrix]] of the [[corporate]] world is bringing into being those networking avenues that not only compel you forward but that allow you to [[amalgamate]] with existing [[paradigms]] such that gaps are bridged for [[harmony]] and [[happiness]] can come upon everyone. Not only is happiness a personal product, it is also a byproduct of [[social]] efforts, [[political]] efforts, [[spiritual]] efforts - if they are all done in and through the [[light]] of [[truth]] and the [[love]] of God.

We are encouraged when we see the growth and development of civilization augmenting the brotherhood of man, and this is how your own growth reflects in the growth of your globe. Group effort is a learned behavior, which cannot be learned until the individuals within the group are able to stand as their own entity and then engage intelligently in communion with his fellows. What of my fellow, Anatolia? Are we able to engage intelligently?

We are encouraged when we see the [[growth]] and development of [[civilization]] augmenting the [[brotherhood of man]], and this is how your own growth reflects in the growth of your globe. [[Group]] [[effort]] is a learned [[behavior]], which cannot be learned until the individuals within the group are able to stand as their own [[entity]] and then engage intelligently in [[communion]] with his fellows. What of my fellow, Anatolia? Are we able to engage intelligently?

ANATOLIA: I am right here, your friend and confidant, Anatolia. It is my pleasure to be with you again this wonderful day, as so many other days are here in your Land of Enchantment. I have many things that I could talk about today; however, we will choose just one, as is both practical and rational, in the sense of staying on topic.

ANATOLIA: I am right here, your [[friend]] and [[confidant]], Anatolia. It is my [[pleasure]] to be with you again this wonderful day, as so many other days are here in your ''Land of Enchantment''. I have many things that I could talk about today; however, we will choose just one, as is both [[practical]] and [[rational]], in the sense of staying on [[topic]].

Today's benefit to the body of Christ or Supreme Being, collective consciousness, is the topic of acceptance of your divine will that is part and parcel of your beings. The reason I bring this to your attention is for you to be fully aware of the capability that you have. It is in large part a continuation or expansion of the presentation that was given last Sunday from Christ Michael, in terms of the opportunity for joining in the process of life, much like standing on the sidelines watching the parade and deciding to enter it, that it is not just a spectator sport, but is meant and intended and lived as if your life depended on it. That is, to get into the flow and enter the flow and not to simply observe.

Today's benefit to the body of [[Christ]] or [[Supreme Being]], [[collective consciousness]], is the topic of [[acceptance]] of your [[divine]] will that is part and parcel of your beings. The reason I bring this to your [[attention]] is for you to be fully aware of the capability that you have. It is in large part a continuation or expansion of the [[2003-10-19-Invitation to Friendship|presentation that was given last Sunday]] from Christ Michael, in terms of the [[opportunity]] for joining in the [[process]] of life, much like standing on the sidelines watching the [[parade]] and deciding to enter it, that it is not just a [[spectator]] sport, but is meant and intended and lived as if your life depended on it. That is, to get into the [[flow]] and enter the flow and not to simply [[observe]].

This too is my purpose to speaking to you today, to add just a few thoughts to that concept that give additional dimensionality to it, in terms of being mindful and respective of the power that you have to exercise your free will for ill or for unselfish gain. It is your most cherished and valuable asset. In the creation, as it is, you are given the ability to accept, reject, or deny that which is true to the powers that life has to offer. For the origination and actuality of the life force is unknown to any of us, but once consciousness is recognized, what you decide to do with that is fully within your power.

This too is my [[purpose]] to speaking to you today, to add just a few [[thoughts]] to that concept that give additional dimensionality to it, in terms of being mindful and respective of the [[power]] that you have to exercise your [[free will]] for ill or for [[unselfish]] gain. It is your most cherished and valuable asset. In the creation, as it is, you are given the [[ability]] to [[accept]], [[reject]], or [[deny]] that which is true to the powers that life has to offer. For the origination and actuality of the life force is [[unknown]] to any of us, but once consciousness is recognized, what you [[decide]] to do with that is fully within your power.

So it is truly both a decision and an ultimate determination that you hold the key to, that is your part of the bargain. You can choose to annihilate yourself or to be as gentle and humble in your comportment as is possible, or any point along the scale you may choose to act out that particular role. So it is your choice to make, just what you will make of your life.

So it is truly both a [[decision]] and an ultimate determination that you hold the key to, that is your part of the bargain. You can [[choose]] to [[annihilate]] yourself or to be as [[gentle]] and [[humble]] in your comportment as is possible, or any point along the scale you may choose to act out that particular role. So it is your choice to make, just what you will make of your [[life]].

This sounds like a commencement speech to a high school class; however, you each have the ability and the authority to decide this for yourselves each and every day and every moment in between. You could decide to change course totally or to become irascible in your demeanor, apparently choosing to seemingly cooperate, yet Not Really. So I am seizing the moment to encourage each of you to be deliberate in your choices, to know why you are choosing what you are choosing, and to make your choices well. Not that it is a matter of choosing incorrectly, but to choose for the right reasons and to know why you are doing what you are doing.

This sounds like a commencement speech to a high school class; however, you each have the [[ability]] and the [[authority]] to decide this for yourselves each and every day and every moment in between. You could decide to change course totally or to become irascible in your demeanor, apparently choosing to seemingly [[cooperate]], yet Not Really. So I am seizing the moment to encourage each of you to be deliberate in your choices, to know why you are choosing what you are choosing, and to make your choices well. Not that it is a matter of choosing incorrectly, but to choose for the right reasons and to know why you are doing what you are doing.

I encourage you along your spiritual path and to enable you to move freely, willfully and lovingly. I leave these thoughts with you to contemplate and incorporate into your daily living, knowing that the reason that any or all of these opportunities are presented is because of the unlimited, unconditional love given by your heavenly parents. So I wish you abiding love and peace and brotherhood in your encounters, both here and in the every day world. Peace be with you and walk with dignity. Amen.

I [[encourage]] you along your spiritual [[path]] and to enable you to move freely, willfully and lovingly. I leave these [[thoughts]] with you to contemplate and incorporate into your daily living, knowing that the reason that any or all of these opportunities are presented is because of the unlimited, unconditional love given by your heavenly parents. So I wish you abiding [[love]] and peace and brotherhood in your encounters, both here and in the every day world. Peace be with you and walk with dignity. Amen.

Group: Thank you, Anatolia.

Group: Thank you, Anatolia.

TOMAS: There is the floor. It is open. Walk with dignity onto it and talk to us about your development, or concerns, as you will.

TOMAS: There is the floor. It is open. Walk with dignity onto it and talk to us about your development, or concerns, as you will.

===Dialogue===

===Dialogue===

Elena: Well, I was interested in your talking about amalgamation and that different groupings of the Teachers of the Teaching Mission. I thought that was really interesting, and then the discussion about Choose Well. And I was also thinking about a portion of the sermon this morning, how easily the disciples were duped in certain respects, about not seeing the clear lessons that they were shown by Jesus, and it actually made me think of some of the things I would go through in life, about our discussions between Bush and the candidates.

Elena: Well, I was interested in your talking about [[amalgamation]] and that different groupings of [[the Teachers]] of the [[Teaching Mission]]. I thought that was really interesting, and then the discussion about Choose Well. And I was also thinking about a portion of the [[sermon]] this morning, how easily the [[disciples]] were duped in certain respects, about not seeing the clear lessons that they were shown by [[Jesus]], and it actually made me think of some of the things I would go through in life, about our discussions between Bush and the candidates.

So I guess my question is, sometimes it is a little too easy to be duped. I mean, like, even the disciples were easily fooled sometimes, and it's hard to know what the correct decision is, but yet choosing wisely … that is what Anatolia was talking about. The divine will and wanting to do that. So I guess I'm intrigued by all those concepts and wanting a little more guidance on that, perhaps.

So I guess my question is, sometimes it is a little too easy to be duped. I mean, like, even the [[disciples]] were easily [[fooled]] sometimes, and it's hard to know what the correct [[decision]] is, but yet choosing wisely … that is what Anatolia was talking about. The [[divine]] will and wanting to do that. So I guess I'm intrigued by all those concepts and wanting a little more [[guidance]] on that, perhaps.

TOMAS: There was a smorgasbord! We ought to be able to do something with that. I also noticed Gerdean having quite a fascination with what Anatolia was saying. Perhaps we can get more from that counsel about doing what you want to do.

TOMAS: There was a [[smorgasbord]]! We ought to be able to do something with that. I also noticed Gerdean having quite a [[fascination]] with what Anatolia was saying. Perhaps we can get more from that [[counsel]] about doing what you want to do.

Elena: Well, and the different groupings that you were talking about, too, the different amalgamations that were possible, given the idea that we were more developed because of the lessons we had absorbed, I guess.

Elena: Well, and the different groupings that you were talking about, too, the different amalgamations that were possible, given the idea that we were more developed because of the lessons we had [[absorbed]], I guess.

TOMAS: I'm going to give this to What-About-Bob.

TOMAS: I'm going to give this to What-About-Bob.

WHAT-ABOUT BOB: Good afternoon. Thank you for allowing me to come in and participate with you in your group setting. I am glad to be able to pull some threads together for something to stand on here with the idea of amalgamation and groupings and the like. I have an interesting perspective on the evolution of this world and have watched as it has undergone great changes -- in this last century particularly. You are all somewhat familiar with the global evolution and so I don't need to review that, but the sociology of your culture in America has been very individualistic.

WHAT-ABOUT BOB: Good afternoon. Thank you for allowing me to come in and [[participate]] with you in your group setting. I am glad to be able to pull some threads together for something to stand on here with the idea of [[amalgamation]] and groupings and the like. I have an interesting [[perspective]] on the [[Part 3|evolution of this world]] and have watched as it has undergone great changes -- in this last century particularly. You are all somewhat familiar with the global evolution and so I don't need to review that, but the [[sociology]] of your culture in America has been very [[individualistic]].

In fact, it's part of the American spirit to be quite the individual -- which is a side-effect … not of consecration to the divine, but of self-will having a full slate of opportunities to pick and choose from, knowing that you can do almost anything you want to do because of free will and, in your country, having attained a point of mastery over the material world such that you can indeed do many more things than any generation or nation before you could do. You want a car? You buy a car. You want a television? You buy a television. You want to visit another part of the world? You buy a ticket. You go there. You want to have another relationship, you answer a personal ad. You want to end a relationship, you simply … what does the song say? "Slip out the back, Jack. Make a new plan, Stan."

In fact, it's part of the American spirit to be quite the individual -- which is a side-effect … not of [[consecration]] to the divine, but of self-will having a full slate of [[opportunities]] to pick and choose from, knowing that you can do almost anything you want to do because of [[free will]] and, in your country, having attained a point of mastery over the material world such that you can indeed do many more things than any [[generation]] or nation before you could do. You want a car? You buy a car. You want a television? You buy a television. You want to visit another part of the world? You buy a ticket. You go there. You want to have another [[relationship]], you answer a personal ad. You want to end a relationship, you simply … what does the song say? "Slip out the back, Jack. Make a new plan, Stan."

There has been a great era of individuality allowed, and because of free will it will continue to be permitted, and yet the effects of these choices are changing your choices because even while you may say this is what you want, you may not want to pay the price of your decision. How long can the mentally, emotionally and spiritually bankrupt continue to spend so much of its time and energy on self-indulgence and things that it wants -- without ramification or without paying for it -- before that system eventually will not work any longer. The individual sooner or later begins to recognize his responsibility within a framework of others -- perhaps so he can use others, so he can get more and more of what he wants. Or perhaps through coercion or cooperation with his fellows of like-mind, they can get what they want. This does not make it spiritual, but it is still possible - because of free will. It is a fact that humans can and do all manner of foolish and despicable things simply because they can. But how long can man live with such behaviors before cosmic justice enters in to bring that person around to another choice?

There has been a great era of [[individuality]] allowed, and because of free will it will continue to be [[permitted]], and yet the effects of these choices are changing your choices because even while you may say this is what you want, you may not want to pay the price of your [[decision]]. How long can the mentally, emotionally and spiritually [[bankrupt]] continue to spend so much of its time and energy on self-[[indulgence]] and things that it wants -- without ramification or without paying for it -- before that system [[eventually]] will not work any longer. The individual sooner or later begins to recognize his [[responsibility]] within a framework of others -- perhaps so he can use others, so he can get more and more of what he wants. Or perhaps through [[coercion]] or [[cooperation]] with his fellows of like-mind, they can get what they want. This does not make it spiritual, but it is still possible - because of free will. It is a fact that humans can and do all manner of [[foolish]] and despicable things simply because they can. But how long can man live with such [[behaviors]] before cosmic [[justice]] enters in to bring that person around to another choice?

Groups come into being because of the mental paradigm of the like-minded individuals. It can happen in crime, in criminal behavior such as gangs. It can happen with creative people, such as creative works. And it is happening now among religionists. They have gone past the point of me-me-me incessantly, "What about me?" to recognize the futility of such a path. There is no happiness in such a path. These short-term goals and quick fixes that are quite possible by a simple act of the will, are not enough to fill the heart and soul and contribute to humanity's true substance.

Groups come into being because of the mental [[paradigm]] of the like-minded individuals. It can happen in [[crime]], in criminal behavior such as [[gangs]]. It can happen with [[creative]] people, such as creative works. And it is happening now among religionists. They have gone past the point of me-me-me incessantly, "What about me?" to recognize the futility of such a [[path]]. There is no happiness in such a path. These short-term goals and quick fixes that are quite possible by a simple act of the will, are not enough to fill the [[heart]] and [[soul]] and contribute to humanity's true substance.

So now we see people who are making moral choices and groups that are making moral choices because the individuals comprising the group insist upon making moral choices. This is a reflection of your evolutionary growth -- introducing the spirit into it. It has many levels still of the totally perverse and the totally high-minded but any time these groups can be brought together to recognize their commonality and how they can help one another, they have been enhanced because now they have the ability to network and accept what is rather than having to make it "from scratch." Progress is being made.

So now we see people who are making [[moral]] [[choices]] and groups that are making moral choices because the individuals comprising the group insist upon making moral choices. This is a [[reflection]] of your evolutionary [[growth]] -- introducing the spirit into it. It has many levels still of the totally [[perverse]] and the totally high-minded but any time these groups can be brought together to recognize their commonality and how they can help one another, they have been enhanced because now they have the ability to network and accept what is rather than having to make it "from scratch." [[Progress]] is being made.

Elena: Well, that is encourage to hear.

Elena: Well, that is encourage to hear.

BOB: Indeed. It is encouraging to see. It makes the evils and negative energies or the gray range of mediocrity more visible and objectionable. Anatolia was discussing individual choices, free will choices. And you mentioned in your church service this morning, the sermon was about how individuals make a choice, often based on another person's reality. This is the pattern we hope to get away from, that people stop making their choices based on what other people are doing, but on what they are guided to do through their own personal and intimate relationship with deity. Listening to others, having others tell you who you are and define your parameters is a way of forfeiting your free will. Or, in that great gray range of mediocrity, free will is virtually eviscerated, eradicated, eliminated, removed, erased, does not count, might as well not be there, for as little as it is used by its owner.

BOB: Indeed. It is encouraging to see. It makes the [[evils]] and [[negative]] energies or the gray range of [[mediocrity]] more visible and objectionable. Anatolia was discussing individual [[choices]], free will choices. And you mentioned in your [[church]] service this morning, the [[sermon]] was about how individuals make a choice, often based on another person's [[reality]]. This is the pattern we hope to get away from, that people stop making their choices based on what other people are doing, but on what they are guided to do through their own personal and intimate relationship with deity. [[Listening]] to others, having others tell you who you are and define your [[parameters]] is a way of forfeiting your free will. Or, in that great gray range of mediocrity, free will is virtually eviscerated, eradicated, eliminated, removed, erased, does not count, might as well not be there, for as little as it is used by its owner.

This is how people move groups of other people [is because] they don't think; they are programmed; they are brainwashed. This is one of the complaints voiced in the Urantia Papers. You people don't think! You are not good thinkers! You are on automatic pilot much of the time and your faith even is often blind faith in the context of you have no idea who to listen to, what to listen for, or what to resist!

This is how people move groups of other people [is because] they don't think; they are programmed; they are [[brainwashed]]. This is one of the [[complaints]] voiced in the [[Urantia Papers]]. You people don't think! You are not good thinkers! You are on automatic pilot much of the time and your [[faith]] even is often blind faith in the [[context]] of you have no idea who to listen to, what to listen for, or what to [[resist]]!

The Father's will is not always the path of least resistance. There is no doubt that the Father would not stop you if you wanted to go down and buy a $30,000 car, but if you no longer have the money, then, to make your rent payments or to put food on the table, how foolish is that? And the same with corporations. How foolish is that, to continue to try and get away with such a behavior before everything comes crashing down? They knock on your door, collecting for all your irresponsibilities; "Repo man" taking back the car, the stereo, the refrigerator, and you are a laughingstock.

[[The Father]]'s will is not always the path of least [[resistance]]. There is no doubt that the Father would not stop you if you wanted to go down and buy a $30,000 car, but if you no longer have the money, then, to make your rent payments or to put food on the table, how [[foolish]] is that? And the same with [[corporations]]. How foolish is that, to continue to try and get away with such a [[behavior]] before everything comes crashing down? They knock on your door, collecting for all your irresponsibilities; "Repo man" taking back the car, the stereo, the refrigerator, and you are a laughingstock.

This is classic animal behavior and you are certainly not immune from animal behavior, being animals yourselves, but you are in a position to think through these things. You are, hopefully, learning to think as well as to have faith. Otherwise, you are like the flock of pigs that pell mell run off the cliff. We expect more from you who have been given so much.

This is classic [[animal]] behavior and you are certainly not [[immune]] from animal behavior, being animals yourselves, but you are in a position to think through these things. You are, hopefully, learning to think as well as to have [[faith]]. Otherwise, you are like the flock of pigs that pell mell run off the cliff. We [[expect]] more from you who have been given so much.

When any existing paradigm works with others, in terms of cooperation and expansion, it is harmonious and good. Anyone who is individualistic to the point of isolating himself from others is not good. This asocial attitude is what abruptly halts progress and the stream of time.

When any existing [[paradigm]] works with others, in terms of [[cooperation]] and expansion, it is harmonious and [[good]]. Anyone who is individualistic to the point of [[isolating]] himself from others is not good. This asocial [[attitude]] is what abruptly halts progress and the stream of time.

What is it that you are searching for?

What is it that you are searching for?

BOB: Yes.

BOB: Yes.

Elena: I was looking at the groups that I'm aligning myself with in my life, so I was thinking about that, and actually getting assurance from what was being said in the lesson, and then still just kind of baffled as to how anybody could amalgamate under Bush, to tell the truth. So those things. One was a positive one and one was just baffling.

Elena: I was looking at the groups that I'm [[aligning]] myself with in my life, so I was [[thinking]] about that, and actually getting [[assurance]] from what was being said in the lesson, and then still just kind of baffled as to how anybody could [[amalgamate]] under [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_W._Bush Bush], to tell the truth. So those things. One was a positive one and one was just baffling.

BOB: Where did you get the idea of amalgamating under Bush?

BOB: Where did you get the idea of amalgamating under Bush?

BOB: Because they can!

BOB: Because they can!

Elena: Well, that's right. That's what you said. And I was listening to the part about the groups -- that crime, gangs … and so that was helpful, too, in answering that, so thanks. I appreciate that.

Elena: Well, that's right. That's what you said. And I was listening to the part about the groups -- that [[crime]], gangs … and so that was helpful, too, in answering that, so thanks. I appreciate that.

BOB: Perhaps my perspective has given you something to think about.

BOB: Perhaps my [[perspective]] has given you something to think about.

Group: Sure! Yes, thank you!

Group: Sure! Yes, thank you!

TOMAS: Is there another question or another area of concern?

TOMAS: Is there another question or another area of concern?

Angus: I've been really interested in the upcoming event they are calling the "Harmonic Concordance", which is supposedly another step that followed what happened in 1987 called the Harmonic Convergence, and in this particular astrological alignment there would be a perfect Star of David created by certain heavenly bodies, and at the apex of the event there will be a total eclipse of the our moon.

Angus: I've been really interested in the upcoming event they are calling the "Harmonic Concordance", which is supposedly another step that followed what happened in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harmonic_Convergence 1987 called the Harmonic Convergence], and in this particular astrological alignment there would be a perfect Star of David created by certain heavenly bodies, and at the apex of the event there will be a total [[eclipse]] of the our [[moon]].

And I'm not trying to get caught up in the magic of the moment and look for fireworks in the sky, although there will possibly be some aurora borealis sightings, but with a reference that was made in the Teaching Mission lesson last week also about (how)circuitry continues to be aligned, gets aligned, connected, et cetera. I saw a correlation, perhaps, between these lineups of the planets which has not happened before, according to our knowledge, that this might be an actual part of the alignment or the reencircuitment, or at least symbolic of it, and perhaps it won't be very dramatic but will be a subtle effect felt by a lot of people who will now start seeing what was mentioned earlier about how we'll start noticing the mediocre more. All these things that need corrected will become obvious to more and more people because of this reencircuitment process. I was just wondering if that had any credulity to it.

And I'm not trying to get caught up in the [[magic]] of the moment and look for fireworks in the sky, although there will possibly be some [[aurora]] borealis sightings, but with a reference that was made in the [[Teaching Mission]] lesson last week also about (how)circuitry continues to be aligned, gets aligned, connected, et cetera. I saw a correlation, perhaps, between these lineups of the planets which has not happened before, according to our [[knowledge]], that this might be an actual part of the alignment or the reencircuitment, or at least [[symbolic]] of it, and perhaps it won't be very dramatic but will be a subtle effect felt by a lot of people who will now start seeing what was mentioned earlier about how we'll start noticing the mediocre more. All these things that need corrected will become obvious to more and more people because of this reencircuitment [[process]]. I was just wondering if that had any credulity to it.

TOMAS: The "Harmonic Concordance" is an undertaking that is directed toward cosmic expansion, yes. The motives and intents are pure, with the result being a springboard to many, many individuals who will make certain new choices based on the influence of the programming they are receiving through the promoters, master minds, seers of this spatial phenomenon.

TOMAS: The "Harmonic Concordance" is an undertaking that is directed toward cosmic expansion, yes. The [[motives]] and intents are [[pure]], with the result being a springboard to many, many [[individuals]] who will make certain new choices based on the [[influence]] of the programming they are receiving through the promoters, master minds, seers of this spatial phenomenon.

I am a little concerned about the 6-pointed star, for its political implications. But the Lord knows we need to have a great light shine on that conundrum in order for harmony to reign. I cannot tell you whether or not the Concordance is to heal the Jerusalem conundrum, but it cannot hurt.

I am a little concerned about the 6-pointed star, for its [[political]] implications. But the Lord knows we need to have a great [[light]] shine on that [[conundrum]] in order for [[harmony]] to reign. I cannot tell you whether or not the Concordance is to heal the Jerusalem conundrum, but it cannot hurt.

Angus: I was thinking that configuration might be called, like the Grand Sextile or something that is more astrological, more of a sacred geometry alignment that became the so-called "Star of David." I hadn't really thought about the political aspects of it. I think the 'Star of David' is a euphemism for what astrologers call the Grand Sextile.

Angus: I was thinking that configuration might be called, like the [https://www.mysticmamma.com/star-of-david-merkaba-grand-sextile-portal-on-july-29th-2013/ Grand Sextile] or something that is more astrological, more of a sacred geometry alignment that became the so-called "Star of David." I hadn't really thought about the political aspects of it. I think the 'Star of David' is a euphemism for what astrologers call the Grand Sextile.

TOMAS: I am in the dark.

TOMAS: I am in the [[dark]].

Angus: It's the language.

Angus: It's the [[language]].

TOMAS: It's a great "love in" coming, being well advertised, and it will be responded to. Does that help?

TOMAS: It's a great "love in" coming, being well advertised, and it will be responded to. Does that help?

Angus: Um-hum. "Going back to Yazgur's farm."

Angus: Um-hum. "Going back to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Yasgur Yazgur's farm]."

TOMAS: Who is Yazgur?

TOMAS: Who is Yazgur?

Angus: That's where Woodstock was held. The great icon of the love-in type of thing.

Angus: That's where [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodstock_Festival Woodstock] was held. The great [[icon]] of the love-in type of thing.

TOMAS: The love-in I was referencing was more along the lines of accelerating the consciousness of the divine.

TOMAS: The love-in I was referencing was more along the lines of accelerating the [[consciousness]] of the [[divine]].

Angus: Of course.

Angus: Of course.

TOMAS: But there is no need to stop the music or the dancing.

TOMAS: But there is no need to stop the [[music]] or the [[dancing]].

Angus: If Woodstock could have, it would have been a divine event, I think, but it fell a little short. Maybe we could raise the octaves the next time.

Angus: If Woodstock could have, it would have been a [[divine]] event, I think, but it fell a little short. Maybe we could raise the octaves the next time.

 

TOMAS: Well, it is cyclic, you know, this forward movement of ascension. Not as apparent, perhaps as the sociologic advancement I and Bob talked about today but cyclic, nonetheless. Let's continue our efforts to break the cycle of abuse and begin moving forward into greater realms of harmony and happiness for Urantia and all humanity.

===Closing===

===Closing===

 

The [[Spirit]] floods upon you. It [[flows]] downward into you, like the sun shines on you, constantly and consistently and as it will. It is your hearts and minds that must look up and see the sun. Bring on the cymbals and kettledrums that bring an awareness of [[Grand Universe|the greater universe]] and all the wonders thereof. The child of [[destiny]] enjoys looking up and imagining his [[future]] [[home]] on future worlds in new [[constellations]] and dimensions, but the child of earth enjoys his home here and sooner or later will have it in his heart to do something good for [[Urantia]], looking around then, for others of like mind, with whom to break bread and commit to a realm of [[harmony]] and happiness resulting from the desire to [[do God's will]] in all things and in all beings.

The Spirit floods upon you. It flows downward into you, like the sun shines on you, constantly and consistently and as it will. It is your hearts and minds that must look up and see the sun. Bring on the cymbals and kettledrums that bring an awareness of the greater universe and all the wonders thereof. The child of destiny enjoys looking up and imagining his future home on future worlds in new constellations and dimensions, but the child of earth enjoys his home here and sooner or later will have it in his heart to do something good for Urantia, looking around then, for others of like mind, with whom to break bread and commit to a realm of harmony and happiness resulting from the desire to do God's will in all things and in all beings.

We'll see you next week. Farewell.

We'll see you next week. Farewell.

Group: Bye, Tomas.

Group: Bye, Tomas.

==Session 2==

==Session 2==

LOCATION: Esmeralda’s Hideaway

LOCATION: Esmeralda’s Hideaway

[[Category: Tomas]]

[[Category: Tomas]]

[[Category: Anatolia]]  

[[Category: Anatolia]]  

[[Category: Bob]]

[[Category: What About Bob]]

[[Category: Gerdean]]

[[Category: Gerdean]]

[[Category: Matthew]]

[[Category: Matthew]]

[[Category: 2003]]

[[Category: 2003]]