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===Topic: ''Growing Through Experience''===

===Topic: ''Growing Through Experience''===

===Group: [[Lightline TeaM]]===

===Group: [[Lightline TeaM]]===

==Facilitators==

==Facilitators==

===Teacher: [[Unknown|Observer]], [[Michael]]===

===Teacher: [[Unknown|Observer]], [[Michael]]===

===TR: [[Mark Rogers]], [[Henry Z.]]===

===TR: [[Mark Rogers]], [[Henry Z.]]===

==Session==

==Session==

===Opening===

===Opening===

Prayer: I would align myself with spirit by petitioning our Divine Parents and thanking them in particular for these gifts, these gifts of each other that are so magnificent. When something happens like, you lose a friend, it really comes home for us to appreciate the magnitude of each of us that you have given to the rest of us. They all are in some way the reflection of the Father's love to the others  where an expression of that divinity to those around us. I think that is what we sense when we have a loss like this, there is a gap in our perception of this gift of goodness, our ability to see this expression of the divine through this particular individual. So that is what I attempted to remind people at this memorial is that feeling of loss we were feeling was because there was so much goodness there, that we truly appreciated the gift and we can never fail to recognize that in all of our relationships, we are that gift. We all have the power to change the world. Rick [Giles] changed my world, he changed many peoples world. We will never be the same and we each do that for people around us by just being a manifestation of the Father's love. What greater gift in the material plane than to give the gift of one to the other. Thank you Divine Parents for this gift. May we realize and be in awareness of the significance of this, not just when they are gone but each moment that we are privileged to have them. Help us to make it so in our lives. Thank you.

Prayer: I would align myself with spirit by petitioning our Divine Parents and thanking them in particular for these gifts, these gifts of each other that are so magnificent. When something happens like, you lose a friend, it really comes home for us to appreciate the magnitude of each of us that you have given to the rest of us. They all are in some way the reflection of the Father's love to the others  where an expression of that divinity to those around us. I think that is what we sense when we have a loss like this, there is a gap in our perception of this gift of goodness, our ability to see this expression of the divine through this particular individual. So that is what I attempted to remind people at this memorial is that feeling of loss we were feeling was because there was so much goodness there, that we truly appreciated the gift and we can never fail to recognize that in all of our relationships, we are that gift. We all have the power to change the world. Rick [Giles] changed my world, he changed many peoples world. We will never be the same and we each do that for people around us by just being a manifestation of the Father's love. What greater gift in the material plane than to give the gift of one to the other. Thank you Divine Parents for this gift. May we realize and be in awareness of the significance of this, not just when they are gone but each moment that we are privileged to have them. Help us to make it so in our lives. Thank you.

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

===='''''[[Support]]'''''====

====''[[Support]]''====

Michael: [Mark] I would pick up the opportunity, the invitation that you offer, I am Michael and my dear associate is in recognition that I have been about a great deal lately, at least in conjunction with our relationship. I have felt that I needed to be close in these times and so I have made myself readily available to be summoned at a moments notice as it were, to join in the group even as we enjoy now, to bring my peace and grace and add it to the totality of the equation that we form at this time.

Michael: [Mark] I would pick up the opportunity, the invitation that you offer, I am Michael and my dear associate is in recognition that I have been about a great deal lately, at least in conjunction with our relationship. I have felt that I needed to be close in these times and so I have made myself readily available to be summoned at a moments notice as it were, to join in the group even as we enjoy now, to bring my peace and grace and add it to the totality of the equation that we form at this time.

The human family is a reactive bunch and when they encounter life's misfortunes or mishaps, they tend to react and perhaps even overreact with an unwarranted level of concern and interaction. I call you all to witness that in your experience with growing in the spiritual plane, this growth has provided you all with an enhanced perspective, a way to see life from a different platform of awareness, the platform which encompasses such things as the eternal nature of the very essence of your being, the fact that we are in a family unit together, you and I, the fact that I have made for you this life and all that is in it, that I am concerned about your welfare, that as Divine Parents we watch over you and provide all that you have need of.

The human family is a reactive bunch and when they encounter life's misfortunes or mishaps, they tend to react and perhaps even overreact with an unwarranted level of concern and interaction. I call you all to witness that in your experience with growing in the spiritual plane, this growth has provided you all with an enhanced perspective, a way to see life from a different platform of awareness, the platform which encompasses such things as the eternal nature of the very essence of your being, the fact that we are in a family unit together, you and I, the fact that I have made for you this life and all that is in it, that I am concerned about your welfare, that as Divine Parents we watch over you and provide all that you have need of.

===='''''[[Perspective]]'''''====

====''[[Perspective]]''====

If you have true awareness that these things are so, then you cannot help but to see the transitory phases and experiences of life as just that, transitory phases and experiences. They may seem extremely large when you encounter them, they may feel overwhelming and for a time they may be overwhelming. But to those who have grown in spirit there is an inner strength, an inner peace, an awareness that you may use to interpret all that goes on around you and this is what you are building in your pursuit of spiritual awareness, this greater paradigm with which you can view all that transpires.  

If you have true awareness that these things are so, then you cannot help but to see the transitory phases and experiences of life as just that, transitory phases and experiences. They may seem extremely large when you encounter them, they may feel overwhelming and for a time they may be overwhelming. But to those who have grown in spirit there is an inner strength, an inner peace, an awareness that you may use to interpret all that goes on around you and this is what you are building in your pursuit of spiritual awareness, this greater paradigm with which you can view all that transpires.  

All these are as a direct result of your efforts at having pursued them, having developed them, having accumulated them to yourself. Now it can be said that you are in true ownership of these principles, not just in peripheral awareness of [them]. This is a gift that is available through accessing the spiritual realm and the gift we are so pleased to offer and have accepted. I will tell you that when you do accept these gifts, when you do embrace these truths, when your life changes as a result of having done so, when your choices indicate your values and these values have come from this higher part of your being, that is a gift to me, that is a gift to us who have put this entire gigantic enterprise into motion.

All these are as a direct result of your efforts at having pursued them, having developed them, having accumulated them to yourself. Now it can be said that you are in true ownership of these principles, not just in peripheral awareness of [them]. This is a gift that is available through accessing the spiritual realm and the gift we are so pleased to offer and have accepted. I will tell you that when you do accept these gifts, when you do embrace these truths, when your life changes as a result of having done so, when your choices indicate your values and these values have come from this higher part of your being, that is a gift to me, that is a gift to us who have put this entire gigantic enterprise into motion.

===='''''[[Agondonters]]'''''====

====''[[Agondonters]]''====

For you to have had success even on this planet of Agondonters and it can be said, in a world of darkness, for you to achieve the light and find the universal divine values obscured by the material reality around you, that is your gift that you give to me. That is the gift that I take away, your success, your accomplishment, your achievement in this realm not only benefit you but they bring such great pleasure to the parents. And so I will always remain available through your times of challenge and as well through your times of success in having mastered living your life in accordance with your highest values. To me, that is the ultimate reward for all that we go through to get there. And so I congratulate you each and every one who have taken to themselves this responsibility and have excelled in effort to accomplish this ability within yourself to develop this higher aspect of your being and then to come from this place as you then reinterpret all that life has to surround you with.  

For you to have had success even on this planet of Agondonters and it can be said, in a world of darkness, for you to achieve the light and find the universal divine values obscured by the material reality around you, that is your gift that you give to me. That is the gift that I take away, your success, your accomplishment, your achievement in this realm not only benefit you but they bring such great pleasure to the parents. And so I will always remain available through your times of challenge and as well through your times of success in having mastered living your life in accordance with your highest values. To me, that is the ultimate reward for all that we go through to get there. And so I congratulate you each and every one who have taken to themselves this responsibility and have excelled in effort to accomplish this ability within yourself to develop this higher aspect of your being and then to come from this place as you then reinterpret all that life has to surround you with.  

It is interesting how situations present themselves and yield a unique perspective as the passing of a close and intimate friend from this life does. It immobilizes ones attention in a way in which you are completely aware of your own mortality up until this time, what you have achieved, and it brings to mind the transition of a friend and how that friend is beginning a new life. In a certain sense, each day is a new life. It is like meeting a new friend. All of a sudden you have another to share in love and trust, another reference of another person doing their best, supporting a larger group by supporting each other.

It is interesting how situations present themselves and yield a unique perspective as the passing of a close and intimate friend from this life does. It immobilizes ones attention in a way in which you are completely aware of your own mortality up until this time, what you have achieved, and it brings to mind the transition of a friend and how that friend is beginning a new life. In a certain sense, each day is a new life. It is like meeting a new friend. All of a sudden you have another to share in love and trust, another reference of another person doing their best, supporting a larger group by supporting each other.

===='''''[[Groups]]''''', '''''[[Sharing]]'''''====

====''[[Groups]]'', ''[[Sharing]]''====

Family is truly a gift, the ability to come together on your own and strengthen the bonds which are set between you. This goal of achievement on an evolutionary world for all men and women to come together in a greater purpose than the individual need, is a challenge which even today pretends to bring out the best in all men and women. To find this greater resource within and to share this resource in a family, in a group setting, adds to the group dynamic and the ability to achieve what everyone pretends, the achievement of peace, of prosperity, a trust, a trust so great to be able to take care of anyone in need. This is how the universe is set up as one gigantic functioning family, supporting the family, adding to it as their ability to serve the family with all they are given, to support each other, to focus towards the one will, the one truth and the one expression of greatness.

Family is truly a gift, the ability to come together on your own and strengthen the bonds which are set between you. This goal of achievement on an evolutionary world for all men and women to come together in a greater purpose than the individual need, is a challenge which even today pretends to bring out the best in all men and women. To find this greater resource within and to share this resource in a family, in a group setting, adds to the group dynamic and the ability to achieve what everyone pretends, the achievement of peace, of prosperity, a trust, a trust so great to be able to take care of anyone in need. This is how the universe is set up as one gigantic functioning family, supporting the family, adding to it as their ability to serve the family with all they are given, to support each other, to focus towards the one will, the one truth and the one expression of greatness.

Q: Earlier when Michael was talking, I got to thinking about some of the situations I find myself in. It is very true that I have gained in strength when I came into this association with the Teaching Mission, the teacher corp. I was not a strong person, I was easily cowed and kept quiet for the most part hoping to keep the peace and not make waves and be a genuine peacemaker and so forth. I have found over the years that I have gained in strength and I have risen to the occasion many times and in fact I am feared by, not necessarily [by] some of my contemporaries, but some people because my voice has strength to it that it didn't used to have. People tend to think I'm angry when I am not, I am just forceful and it is not particularly my force because I am a very physically weak person but I was a little concerned how forceful I seem to have become, fearful I seem to be to some people. I wondered if Michael had some counsel for me on that, not just me but for others who may be growing into themselves and be a little startled by what we discover our true self to be. I say that as an addendum to my question because I don't feel out of line in my growth. I feel I've done good but it does concern me, well I'm changed and sometimes I don't recognize myself as myself. With that I await your counsel.

Q: Earlier when Michael was talking, I got to thinking about some of the situations I find myself in. It is very true that I have gained in strength when I came into this association with the Teaching Mission, the teacher corp. I was not a strong person, I was easily cowed and kept quiet for the most part hoping to keep the peace and not make waves and be a genuine peacemaker and so forth. I have found over the years that I have gained in strength and I have risen to the occasion many times and in fact I am feared by, not necessarily [by] some of my contemporaries, but some people because my voice has strength to it that it didn't used to have. People tend to think I'm angry when I am not, I am just forceful and it is not particularly my force because I am a very physically weak person but I was a little concerned how forceful I seem to have become, fearful I seem to be to some people. I wondered if Michael had some counsel for me on that, not just me but for others who may be growing into themselves and be a little startled by what we discover our true self to be. I say that as an addendum to my question because I don't feel out of line in my growth. I feel I've done good but it does concern me, well I'm changed and sometimes I don't recognize myself as myself. With that I await your counsel.

===='''''[[Adjustment]]'''''====

====''[[Adjustment]]''====

Michael: [Mark] My dear one, it is my pleasure to commune with you about this. I appreciate your strength that you exhibit in bringing such a personal view for public consideration and I thank you. I want to seize on one of your phrases and work with it. It was so beautiful, this phrase of "growing into yourself " because that truly is the essence of what you are observing as you witness that you are not the same person today as you can recall being at some previous time.

Michael: [Mark] My dear one, it is my pleasure to commune with you about this. I appreciate your strength that you exhibit in bringing such a personal view for public consideration and I thank you. I want to seize on one of your phrases and work with it. It was so beautiful, this phrase of "growing into yourself " because that truly is the essence of what you are observing as you witness that you are not the same person today as you can recall being at some previous time.

Q: They have been very helpful. Just this evening my husband and I were talking about how I'll go along for several days and feel weak and wimpy and hopeless and helpless and then without knowing why I'll rise to the occasion and be strong and capable and making decisions. It boggles me sometimes but I slog on and find out what the next step of the adventure will be because although I try to be consistent and moderate in the changes such that I'm not bouncing off the wall, high and low and manic depressive and all that, I can't help but notice that sometimes I think I'm just getting old and senile but on the other hand, there are moments when I have such a ... I astound myself and as Mark pointed out in discussing his moment with his son in prayer and conversation with the spirit realm, you can't deny those moments, those experiences, so I will forge ahead, sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly. But I do have faith that I am heading in the right direction and I do appreciate your counsel as you know.

Q: They have been very helpful. Just this evening my husband and I were talking about how I'll go along for several days and feel weak and wimpy and hopeless and helpless and then without knowing why I'll rise to the occasion and be strong and capable and making decisions. It boggles me sometimes but I slog on and find out what the next step of the adventure will be because although I try to be consistent and moderate in the changes such that I'm not bouncing off the wall, high and low and manic depressive and all that, I can't help but notice that sometimes I think I'm just getting old and senile but on the other hand, there are moments when I have such a ... I astound myself and as Mark pointed out in discussing his moment with his son in prayer and conversation with the spirit realm, you can't deny those moments, those experiences, so I will forge ahead, sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly. But I do have faith that I am heading in the right direction and I do appreciate your counsel as you know.

===='''''[[Contrast]]'''''====

====''[[Contrast]]''====

Michael: [Mark] You just provided several good examples, one right after the other of contrasts, of the weak and the strong, and the many different aspects to be encountered and observed. That is a wealth of wisdom accumulation. Those are what bring you the true wisdom in life, having experienced with these different contrasts to be able to make an intelligent and appropriate choice. This is such a valuable thing to promote, this idea that everything can be seen as simply an element of contrast. It need not carry with it the baggage of good/bad, extreme, hard, excellent. These are judgements which provide a certain filter with which you perceive.  

Michael: [Mark] You just provided several good examples, one right after the other of contrasts, of the weak and the strong, and the many different aspects to be encountered and observed. That is a wealth of wisdom accumulation. Those are what bring you the true wisdom in life, having experienced with these different contrasts to be able to make an intelligent and appropriate choice. This is such a valuable thing to promote, this idea that everything can be seen as simply an element of contrast. It need not carry with it the baggage of good/bad, extreme, hard, excellent. These are judgements which provide a certain filter with which you perceive.