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23:1.1 [[Immediately]] following the [[creation]] of the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_17#17:5._THE_SEVEN_SPIRITS_OF_THE_CIRCUITS Seven Spirits of the Havona Circuits] the [[Infinite Spirit]] brought into being the vast corps of Solitary Messengers. There is no part of the [[universal]] [[creation]] which is pre-existent to the Solitary Messengers except [[Paradise]] and the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_14#14:1._THE_PARADISE-HAVONA_SYSTEM Havona circuits]; they have [[functioned]] throughout the [[grand universe]] from near [[eternity]]. They are fundamental to the [[divine]] [[technique]] of the [[Infinite Spirit]] for self-revelation to, and [[personal]] contact with, the far-flung [[creations]] of [[time and space]].

23:1.1 [[Immediately]] following the [[creation]] of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_17#17:5._THE_SEVEN_SPIRITS_OF_THE_CIRCUITS Seven Spirits of the Havona Circuits] the [[Infinite Spirit]] brought into being the vast corps of Solitary Messengers. There is no part of the [[universal]] [[creation]] which is pre-existent to the Solitary Messengers except [[Paradise]] and the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_14#14:1._THE_PARADISE-HAVONA_SYSTEM Havona circuits]; they have [[functioned]] throughout the [[grand universe]] from near [[eternity]]. They are fundamental to the [[divine]] [[technique]] of the [[Infinite Spirit]] for self-revelation to, and [[personal]] contact with, the far-flung [[creations]] of [[time and space]].

23:1.2 Notwithstanding that these messengers are [[existent]] from the near times of [[eternity]], they are all [[aware]] of a beginning of [[selfhood]]. They are [[conscious]] of [[time]], being the first of the [[creation]] of the [[Infinite Spirit]] to [[possess]] such a time [[consciousness]]. They are the first-born [[creatures]] of the Infinite Spirit to be [[personalized]] in time and spiritualized in [[space]].

23:1.2 Notwithstanding that these messengers are [[existent]] from the near times of [[eternity]], they are all [[aware]] of a beginning of [[selfhood]]. They are [[conscious]] of [[time]], being the first of the [[creation]] of the [[Infinite Spirit]] to [[possess]] such a time [[consciousness]]. They are the first-born [[creatures]] of the Infinite Spirit to be [[personalized]] in time and spiritualized in [[space]].

23:1.3 These [[solitary]] [[spirits]] came forth in the dawn of time as full-fledged and perfectly [[endowed]] [[spirit]] [[beings]]. They are all [[equal]], and there are no classes or subdivisions founded on [[personal]] variation. Their classifications are based wholly on the [[type]] of [[work]] to which they are assigned from time to time.

23:1.3 These [[solitary]] [[spirits]] came forth in the dawn of time as full-fledged and perfectly [[endowed]] [[spirit]] [[beings]]. They are all [[equal]], and there are no classes or subdivisions founded on [[personal]] variation. Their classifications are based wholly on the [[type]] of [[work]] to which they are assigned from time to time.

23:1.4 [[Mortals]] start out as well-nigh [[material]] [[beings]] on the [[worlds of space]] and [[ascend]] inward towards the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_0_-_The_Foreword#III._THE_FIRST_SOURCE_AND_CENTER Great Centers]; these solitary spirits start out at the [[center]] of [[all things]] and crave assignment to the remote [[creations]], even to the [[individual worlds]] of the outermost [[local universes]] and even on beyond.

23:1.4 [[Mortals]] start out as well-nigh [[material]] [[beings]] on the [[worlds of space]] and [[ascend]] inward towards the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_0_-_The_Foreword#III._THE_FIRST_SOURCE_AND_CENTER Great Centers]; these solitary spirits start out at the [[center]] of [[all things]] and crave assignment to the remote [[creations]], even to the [[individual worlds]] of the outermost [[local universes]] and even on beyond.

23:1.5 Though denominated ''Solitary Messengers'', they are not lonesome spirits, for they truly like to [[work]] alone. They are the only [[beings]] in all creation who can and do enjoy a [[solitary]] [[existence]], albeit they equally enjoy [[association]] with the very few orders of [[universe]] [[intelligence]] with whom they can fraternize.

23:1.5 Though denominated ''Solitary Messengers'', they are not lonesome spirits, for they truly like to [[work]] alone. They are the only [[beings]] in all creation who can and do enjoy a [[solitary]] [[existence]], albeit they equally enjoy [[association]] with the very few orders of [[universe]] [[intelligence]] with whom they can fraternize.

23:1.6 ''Solitary Messengers'' are not [[isolated]] in their [[service]]; they are constantly in [[touch]] with the [[wealth]] of the [[intellect]] of all [[creation]] as they are capable of "listening in" on all the [[broadcasts]] of the realms of their [[sojourn]]. They can also intercommunicate with members of their own [[immediate]] corps, those [[beings]] doing the same kind of work in the same [[superuniverse]]. They could [[communicate]] with others of their number, but they have been directed by the council of the [[Seven Master Spirits]] not to do so, and they are a [[loyal]] [[group]]; they do not disobey or [[default]]. There is no record that a Solitary Messenger ever stumbled into [[darkness]].

23:1.6 ''Solitary Messengers'' are not [[isolated]] in their [[service]]; they are constantly in [[touch]] with the [[wealth]] of the [[intellect]] of all [[creation]] as they are capable of "listening in" on all the [[broadcasts]] of the realms of their [[sojourn]]. They can also intercommunicate with members of their own [[immediate]] corps, those [[beings]] doing the same kind of work in the same [[superuniverse]]. They could [[communicate]] with others of their number, but they have been directed by the council of the [[Seven Master Spirits]] not to do so, and they are a [[loyal]] [[group]]; they do not disobey or [[default]]. There is no record that a Solitary Messenger ever stumbled into [[darkness]].

23:1.7 The ''Solitary Messengers'', like the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_29#PAPER_29:_THE_UNIVERSE_POWER_DIRECTORS Universe Power Directors], are among the very few [[types]] of [[beings]] operating throughout the realms who are exempt from apprehension or detention by the [[tribunals]] of [[time and space]]. They could be cited to [[appear]] before no one except the [[Seven Master Spirits]], but not in all the annals of the [[master universe]] has this [[Paradise]] council ever been called upon to [[adjudicate]] the case of a Solitary Messenger.

23:1.7 The ''Solitary Messengers'', like the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_29#PAPER_29:_THE_UNIVERSE_POWER_DIRECTORS Universe Power Directors], are among the very few [[types]] of [[beings]] operating throughout the realms who are exempt from apprehension or detention by the [[tribunals]] of [[time and space]]. They could be cited to [[appear]] before no one except the [[Seven Master Spirits]], but not in all the annals of the [[master universe]] has this [[Paradise]] council ever been called upon to [[adjudicate]] the case of a Solitary Messenger.

23:1.8 These messengers of solitary assignment are a dependable, self-reliant, [[versatile]], thoroughly spiritual, and broadly [[sympathetic]] [[group]] of created [[beings]] derived from the [[Third Source and Center]]; they operate by the [[authority]] of the [[Infinite Spirit]] resident on the central [[Isle of Paradise]] and as [[personalized]] on the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_33#33:6._GENERAL_ADMINISTRATION headquarters spheres] of the [[local universes]]. They are constant partakers of the direct [[circuit]] emanating from the [[Infinite Spirit]], even when they [[function]] in the local [[creations]] under the [[immediate]] [[influence]] of the [[local universe]] [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_17#17:6._THE_LOCAL_UNIVERSE_CREATIVE_SPIRITS Mother Spirits].

23:1.8 These messengers of solitary assignment are a dependable, self-reliant, [[versatile]], thoroughly spiritual, and broadly [[sympathetic]] [[group]] of created [[beings]] derived from the [[Third Source and Center]]; they operate by the [[authority]] of the [[Infinite Spirit]] resident on the central [[Isle of Paradise]] and as [[personalized]] on the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_33#33:6._GENERAL_ADMINISTRATION headquarters spheres] of the [[local universes]]. They are constant partakers of the direct [[circuit]] emanating from the [[Infinite Spirit]], even when they [[function]] in the local [[creations]] under the [[immediate]] [[influence]] of the [[local universe]] [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_17#17:6._THE_LOCAL_UNIVERSE_CREATIVE_SPIRITS Mother Spirits].

23:1.9 There is a [[technical]] [[reason]] why these [[Solitary Messengers]] must travel and [[work]] alone. For short periods and when stationary, they can [[collaborate]] in a [[group]], but when thus ensembled, they are altogether cut off from the sustenance and direction of their [[Paradise]] [[circuit]]; they are wholly isolated. When in transit, or when operating in the [[circuits]] of [[space]] and the currents of [[time]], if two or more of this order are in close proximity, both or all are thrown out of [[liaison]] with the higher [[circulating]] [[forces]]. They are " short circuited " as you might describe it in [[illustrative]] [[symbols]]. Therefore they have [[inherent]] within them a power of [[automatic]] alarm, a warning signal, which unerringly operates to apprise them of approaching [[conflicts]] and unfailingly keeps them sufficiently separated as not to [[interfere]] with their proper and [[effective]] [[functioning]]. They also [[possess]] [[inherent]] and [[automatic]] [[powers]] which detect and indicate the proximity of both the [[Inspired Trinity Spirits]] and the divine [[Thought Adjusters]].

23:1.9 There is a [[technical]] [[reason]] why these [[Solitary Messengers]] must travel and [[work]] alone. For short periods and when stationary, they can [[collaborate]] in a [[group]], but when thus ensembled, they are altogether cut off from the sustenance and direction of their [[Paradise]] [[circuit]]; they are wholly isolated. When in transit, or when operating in the [[circuits]] of [[space]] and the currents of [[time]], if two or more of this order are in close proximity, both or all are thrown out of [[liaison]] with the higher [[circulating]] [[forces]]. They are " short circuited " as you might describe it in [[illustrative]] [[symbols]]. Therefore they have [[inherent]] within them a power of [[automatic]] alarm, a warning signal, which unerringly operates to apprise them of approaching [[conflicts]] and unfailingly keeps them sufficiently separated as not to [[interfere]] with their proper and [[effective]] [[functioning]]. They also [[possess]] [[inherent]] and [[automatic]] [[powers]] which detect and indicate the proximity of both the [[Inspired Trinity Spirits]] and the divine [[Thought Adjusters]].

23:1.10 These messengers [[possess]] no [[power]] of [[personality]] extension or reproduction, but there is practically no [[work]] of the [[universes]] in which they cannot engage, and to which they cannot contribute something [[essential]] and helpful. Especially are they the great timesavers for those who are concerned in the [[administration]] of universe affairs; and they assist us all, from the highest to the lowest.

23:1.10 These messengers [[possess]] no [[power]] of [[personality]] extension or reproduction, but there is practically no [[work]] of the [[universes]] in which they cannot engage, and to which they cannot contribute something [[essential]] and helpful. Especially are they the great timesavers for those who are concerned in the [[administration]] of universe affairs; and they assist us all, from the highest to the lowest.

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[[Category:Paper 23 - The Solitary Messengers]]

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[[Category: Infinite Spirit]]

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