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Dear Mother Spirit and Michael, Once again we welcome You with open arms and open hearts and open minds, as You have taught us how to do--how to stand naked before our Celestial Family and be comfortable, realizing this is our home. We’ve especially welcomed your lessons and assurance on the nature of our souls, the spiritual records of our lives authored by the presence of God himself in our minds. And so we know these souls of ours are so much more enormous than what we think of simply as our memories. For these truths of our very nature, we are so thankful. Amen.

Dear Mother Spirit and Michael, Once again we welcome You with open arms and open hearts and open minds, as You have taught us how to do--how to stand naked before our Celestial Family and be comfortable, realizing this is our home. We’ve especially welcomed your lessons and assurance on the nature of our souls, the spiritual records of our lives authored by the presence of God himself in our minds. And so we know these souls of ours are so much more enormous than what we think of simply as our memories. For these truths of our very nature, we are so thankful. Amen.

 

(What stillness encompasses)

* Stillness (What stillness encompasses)

Good evening, boys, this is your mother, Nebadonia. I’m always so glad to be with you. I notice your lively conversations on spiritual matters before we begin have the seemingly paradoxical effect of settling you down, and so it pays to broaden your notions of what stillness encompasses. It is why We have so often mentioned that to be at peace deep within yourselves, to have this home base of spiritual reality from which you operate, is not only consistent with the most vigorous activities of body and mind, but augments the clarity with which you can not only think, but do things. It’s so rewarding for Michael and I to have you realize this in your day to day lives, in how you focus on your activities, your work, your relationships with all your friends and fellows. Because isn’t this the purpose of spirit?

Good evening, boys, this is your mother, Nebadonia. I’m always so glad to be with you. I notice your lively conversations on spiritual matters before we begin have the seemingly paradoxical effect of settling you down, and so it pays to broaden your notions of what stillness encompasses. It is why We have so often mentioned that to be at peace deep within yourselves, to have this home base of spiritual reality from which you operate, is not only consistent with the most vigorous activities of body and mind, but augments the clarity with which you can not only think, but do things. It’s so rewarding for Michael and I to have you realize this in your day to day lives, in how you focus on your activities, your work, your relationships with all your friends and fellows. Because isn’t this the purpose of spirit?

As an extension of faith becomes fact, these physical facts lead to ever greater mental meanings and relationships, and you are able to perceive and enjoy the value of spirit suffusing all these dimensions. You understand how, once you acquire this new territory, your reassurance in the value of faith and the purposes of faith allows you to reach out and extend yourself once again to encompass more, to wonder what else might be out there.

As an extension of faith becomes fact, these physical facts lead to ever greater mental meanings and relationships, and you are able to perceive and enjoy the value of spirit suffusing all these dimensions. You understand how, once you acquire this new territory, your reassurance in the value of faith and the purposes of faith allows you to reach out and extend yourself once again to encompass more, to wonder what else might be out there.

(How faith becomes experience)

* Faith, Experience (How faith becomes experience)

Your delight in this is Our delight. Your extension of faith, your encompassing greater realms of reality is also Ours. As you live in Us and in our Father, so We and our Father enjoy a greater life through you. This is your gift to us, My children, and as you open yourselves more and more to your vast Celestial Family, your life is your gift to Them as well. We marvel at these physical/material lives you are living, especially the unique challenges you face on Urantia because of its very tumultuous past. It has departed so far from the normal trend of planetary evolution that has been the course for literally millions of inhabited worlds around you. We too can thrill to the courage you show in keeping the faith--keeping your faith in Us and our Father, keeping your faith in yourselves and, most trying at times for you, keeping your faith in each other.

Your delight in this is Our delight. Your extension of faith, your encompassing greater realms of reality is also Ours. As you live in Us and in our Father, so We and our Father enjoy a greater life through you. This is your gift to us, My children, and as you open yourselves more and more to your vast Celestial Family, your life is your gift to Them as well. We marvel at these physical/material lives you are living, especially the unique challenges you face on Urantia because of its very tumultuous past. It has departed so far from the normal trend of planetary evolution that has been the course for literally millions of inhabited worlds around you. We too can thrill to the courage you show in keeping the faith--keeping your faith in Us and our Father, keeping your faith in yourselves and, most trying at times for you, keeping your faith in each other.

This is the way the world will transform. It is the only way it will transform, yet it is the only way needed. This is that better future, that more wonderful world you all look towards. It is certainly not only material. As We have pointed out, all throughout human history you’ve had not only enough food and shelter to sustain life, you’ve had empires come and go, built walls that can be seen from outer space, even evolved a material science that got you standing on the moon. Yet in spite of this material wealth the human race as a whole has always enjoyed--even to the point where some primitive societies sought ways of appeasing the gods by deliberately destroying vast amounts of material wealth--still after all these years there are people dying of starvation and exposure.

This is the way the world will transform. It is the only way it will transform, yet it is the only way needed. This is that better future, that more wonderful world you all look towards. It is certainly not only material. As We have pointed out, all throughout human history you’ve had not only enough food and shelter to sustain life, you’ve had empires come and go, built walls that can be seen from outer space, even evolved a material science that got you standing on the moon. Yet in spite of this material wealth the human race as a whole has always enjoyed--even to the point where some primitive societies sought ways of appeasing the gods by deliberately destroying vast amounts of material wealth--still after all these years there are people dying of starvation and exposure.

(Spiritual Renaissance)

* Renaissance (Spiritual Renaissance)

This was the basic flaw in the study of dialectical materialism. Yes, the material aspect of your lives is important, and with some folks critical. Yet it has always been overshadowed by the mental meanings and the spiritual values of whatever culture and society found itself in its own unique historical situation. This is why We look for a Spiritual Renaissance, a wonderful rebirth of wonder and value. We are delighted to experience, Michael and I, it is well underway. So keep the faith, My children, even as you are enjoying the fruits of your labors and your faith so far. Dedicate yourself to this ongoing planetary evolution and be not afraid to let your faith go out ahead, ever pointing the way. If you have any questions or comments this evening, let’s see what we can do with them.

This was the basic flaw in the study of dialectical materialism. Yes, the material aspect of your lives is important, and with some folks critical. Yet it has always been overshadowed by the mental meanings and the spiritual values of whatever culture and society found itself in its own unique historical situation. This is why We look for a Spiritual Renaissance, a wonderful rebirth of wonder and value. We are delighted to experience, Michael and I, it is well underway. So keep the faith, My children, even as you are enjoying the fruits of your labors and your faith so far. Dedicate yourself to this ongoing planetary evolution and be not afraid to let your faith go out ahead, ever pointing the way. If you have any questions or comments this evening, let’s see what we can do with them.

From time to time I have this feeling I’ve been to a place before, only for a few seconds. But I’ve never been there before, yet I feel I have; and I wonder what is this phenomenon?

From time to time I have this feeling I’ve been to a place before, only for a few seconds. But I’ve never been there before, yet I feel I have; and I wonder what is this phenomenon?

(Deja-vu—again)

* Deja-vu (Deja-vu—again)

NEBADONIA: Yes, C, I remember well our discussions before, not only on deja-vu, which means to see-again--being in a new situation yet feeling you’ve been there before, and are seeing it again; I even mentioned the exact opposite, jamais-vu, or never-seen--in which you are in a very familiar situation, and yet are seeing it as if you’ve never seen it before, as if you are seeing it for the first time. I mentioned both of these experiences have such a delightful charm to them, and I think this is because they get you to wondering, and this wondering itself augments the spiritual dimension or evaluation with which you embrace reality.

NEBADONIA: Yes, C, I remember well our discussions before, not only on deja-vu, which means to see-again--being in a new situation yet feeling you’ve been there before, and are seeing it again; I even mentioned the exact opposite, jamais-vu, or never-seen--in which you are in a very familiar situation, and yet are seeing it as if you’ve never seen it before, as if you are seeing it for the first time. I mentioned both of these experiences have such a delightful charm to them, and I think this is because they get you to wondering, and this wondering itself augments the spiritual dimension or evaluation with which you embrace reality.

NEBADONIA: Consciousness is definitely worth developing, My son, and it is exactly what We have been calling in Our lessons, being open. The more open you are to stepping outside your bubble of familiarity, the more you will encounter and begin to experience that which cannot be anticipated. We’ve pointed out this is a whole half of your reality, something new constantly bursting into existence by way of God’s pure creativity. Every moment is fresh and new and only in the more cyclical aspects of day and night, the coming and going of seasons, and so forth, is reality repeating itself.

NEBADONIA: Consciousness is definitely worth developing, My son, and it is exactly what We have been calling in Our lessons, being open. The more open you are to stepping outside your bubble of familiarity, the more you will encounter and begin to experience that which cannot be anticipated. We’ve pointed out this is a whole half of your reality, something new constantly bursting into existence by way of God’s pure creativity. Every moment is fresh and new and only in the more cyclical aspects of day and night, the coming and going of seasons, and so forth, is reality repeating itself.

(The limits of natural law)

* Law (The limits of natural law)

Consider for a moment that all of what you call natural law, from the nigh infinite cosmos all the way down into the infinitesimal, all this natural law you have struggled so hard for so long to discover and share with each other, this all pertains to the continuity of reality, that which does repeat itself and can be counted upon. But every moment there is, as you say--coming down, an aspect of reality that has never happened before, and is unique to each moment. This too is happening. It disturbs some people to perceive it. It shakes up their notions of having a closed loop around reality itself. For these folks especially, God has a few surprises in store, if you will, to save them from themselves. We all are blessed He has a sense of humor.

Consider for a moment that all of what you call natural law, from the nigh infinite cosmos all the way down into the infinitesimal, all this natural law you have struggled so hard for so long to discover and share with each other, this all pertains to the continuity of reality, that which does repeat itself and can be counted upon. But every moment there is, as you say--coming down, an aspect of reality that has never happened before, and is unique to each moment. This too is happening. It disturbs some people to perceive it. It shakes up their notions of having a closed loop around reality itself. For these folks especially, God has a few surprises in store, if you will, to save them from themselves. We all are blessed He has a sense of humor.

Student: Yes, Mother, a mantra has been going through my head the past couple of weeks when there’s been so many changes in my life, and it kind-of helps me get through what I’m going through. I say these words to my daughter, and that is: my life is unfolding at its own pace--naturally and perfectly—as things are shifting in my life. It’s interesting to note the differences in my place. It’s quite light, not only in the exterior places, but in myself. My daughter is very happy. So I’ve just been experiencing all the different emotions and feelings of what’s transpired, at the same time being available to (Name) to help her in any way I can, and see what happens. But I keep saying to myself, because there’s so much to do, that things are unfolding naturally and perfectly and harmoniously. I have faith my soul is being nurtured and awakened to its own expression. It’s only a matter of time before I can experience my own fullness. I guess this is what You were talking about, about growing in faith, and then going even beyond that.

Student: Yes, Mother, a mantra has been going through my head the past couple of weeks when there’s been so many changes in my life, and it kind-of helps me get through what I’m going through. I say these words to my daughter, and that is: my life is unfolding at its own pace--naturally and perfectly—as things are shifting in my life. It’s interesting to note the differences in my place. It’s quite light, not only in the exterior places, but in myself. My daughter is very happy. So I’ve just been experiencing all the different emotions and feelings of what’s transpired, at the same time being available to (Name) to help her in any way I can, and see what happens. But I keep saying to myself, because there’s so much to do, that things are unfolding naturally and perfectly and harmoniously. I have faith my soul is being nurtured and awakened to its own expression. It’s only a matter of time before I can experience my own fullness. I guess this is what You were talking about, about growing in faith, and then going even beyond that.

(The pace of your life)

* Growth (The pace of your life)

NEBADONIA: I’m delighted that you are able to feel within yourself this process of how your faith transforms into real fact and meaning, for this how you know it is working. This is that transformation from belief into actual experience. The critical thing here, that you put your finger on, is the whole concept and understanding of pace, or the rate at which things happen. To feel yourself being driven along by exterior forces is probably the most common source of stress among folks in your modern society.

NEBADONIA: I’m delighted that you are able to feel within yourself this process of how your faith transforms into real fact and meaning, for this how you know it is working. This is that transformation from belief into actual experience. The critical thing here, that you put your finger on, is the whole concept and understanding of pace, or the rate at which things happen. To feel yourself being driven along by exterior forces is probably the most common source of stress among folks in your modern society.

Student: There are even times where I feel timeless, that there is no past or future, just here, and that’s all that matters.

Student: There are even times where I feel timeless, that there is no past or future, just here, and that’s all that matters.

(The experience of timelessness)

* Eternity (The experience of timelessness)

NEBADONIA: There, My son, you are touching, however briefly, on the essence of your personality. It is at these rare moments your personality can realize its true nature outside of time and space, and for a few moments it is as if you were God himself at the very center of creation, perfectly still, watching it all swirl around an eternal moment. This is really being home! It’s even a blessing not to have to cling to these moments, but just let them be, and ever so lightly step back into time again.

NEBADONIA: There, My son, you are touching, however briefly, on the essence of your personality. It is at these rare moments your personality can realize its true nature outside of time and space, and for a few moments it is as if you were God himself at the very center of creation, perfectly still, watching it all swirl around an eternal moment. This is really being home! It’s even a blessing not to have to cling to these moments, but just let them be, and ever so lightly step back into time again.

Student: But if it is to return home, to be at one with the Father, there is no risk in that. Right?

Student: But if it is to return home, to be at one with the Father, there is no risk in that. Right?

(The way to greater life)

* Progress (The way to greater life)

NEBADONIA: But you must first leave home in order to rediscover it. Home in this sense is what you have known, and what you know momentarily, or moment to moment—now. But there is an unfathomable universe out there yet to embrace, and here you are, still a tadpole, swimming around in the first phase of your life. This is just to say: it is a big universe, My son, that you are headed for. (much laughter) This is giving up all you know for greater knowing, giving up the life you have for greater life. And to deny it is a bit scary would be to miss the essence of it—at times. This is why it takes courage. This is the value, then, of courage.

NEBADONIA: But you must first leave home in order to rediscover it. Home in this sense is what you have known, and what you know momentarily, or moment to moment—now. But there is an unfathomable universe out there yet to embrace, and here you are, still a tadpole, swimming around in the first phase of your life. This is just to say: it is a big universe, My son, that you are headed for. (much laughter) This is giving up all you know for greater knowing, giving up the life you have for greater life. And to deny it is a bit scary would be to miss the essence of it—at times. This is why it takes courage. This is the value, then, of courage.

What a wonderful space this is! And we create it for each other. It is a marvelously alive pure presence. This is where we can not only say within ourselves, but feel: Thank You, Father, for being with us. Thank You--for helping us find You, one more time. Be in My love. Good Evening.

What a wonderful space this is! And we create it for each other. It is a marvelously alive pure presence. This is where we can not only say within ourselves, but feel: Thank You, Father, for being with us. Thank You--for helping us find You, one more time. Be in My love. Good Evening.