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The [[religious]] [[backgrounds]] of each of you are all varied and colored through your exposure to various [[theologies]] and [[philosophies]], various [[dogmas]], [[rituals]], and [[traditions]]. But these, rather than causing you to react in defense or judgement, would go far in [[sharing]] the variation of the [[theme]] of [[religious experience]] in that the use of candles is rather [[universal]] as is the use of [[water]] and/or wine. The [[symbolism]] of [[light]] is well nigh complete in understanding other [[tenets]].

The [[religious]] [[backgrounds]] of each of you are all varied and colored through your exposure to various [[theologies]] and [[philosophies]], various [[dogmas]], [[rituals]], and [[traditions]]. But these, rather than causing you to react in defense or judgement, would go far in [[sharing]] the variation of the [[theme]] of [[religious experience]] in that the use of candles is rather [[universal]] as is the use of [[water]] and/or wine. The [[symbolism]] of [[light]] is well nigh complete in understanding other [[tenets]].

These are all [[opportunities]] for you to recognize that the [[differences]] that exist between one and the other are all opportunities to [[share]] the [[diversity]]. For even when individuals are in [[harmony]] of [[spirit]] there are differences which could stand in the way of [[free]] flowing [[synergy]] if allowed. The phrase comes to mind of `[http://www.phrases.org.uk/bulletin_board/10/messages/196.html viva la difference]' in terms of male and female for that is a basic variation in [[humans]], one which has kept the [[genders]] [[segregated]] from one another. And this is a limitation on the variations of experiences that could be had were you to cut through the [[recognition]] of the difference and rather [[experience]] the oneness.

These are all [[opportunities]] for you to recognize that the [[differences]] that exist between one and the other are all opportunities to [[share]] the [[diversity]]. For even when individuals are in [[harmony]] of [[spirit]] there are differences which could stand in the way of [[free]] flowing [[synergy]] if allowed. The phrase comes to mind of `[https://www.phrases.org.uk/bulletin_board/10/messages/196.html viva la difference]' in terms of male and female for that is a basic variation in [[humans]], one which has kept the [[genders]] [[segregated]] from one another. And this is a limitation on the variations of experiences that could be had were you to cut through the [[recognition]] of the difference and rather [[experience]] the oneness.

Your [[ideals]], your [[goals]], your [[worship]] [[techniques]] are common ground to [[share]]. The tapestry of human [[character]] is filled with colorful threads to bind up the wounds of [[separation]]. The spiritual oneness which is the common bond of all believers can become even more keenly felt and [[appreciated]] by recognizing the more subtle variations and appreciating where they fit, where they can be more compatibly incorporated into your [[consciousness]].

Your [[ideals]], your [[goals]], your [[worship]] [[techniques]] are common ground to [[share]]. The tapestry of human [[character]] is filled with colorful threads to bind up the wounds of [[separation]]. The spiritual oneness which is the common bond of all believers can become even more keenly felt and [[appreciated]] by recognizing the more subtle variations and appreciating where they fit, where they can be more compatibly incorporated into your [[consciousness]].

Many are the ways in which the many [[differences]] among you and between you can be eliminated. By opening that conduit of loving energy between you and the [[Thought Adjuster]] Who stands next to you, Who sits beside you, Who leans upon you, Who forges ahead of you more of your [[energies]] can [[coalesce]] into a greater bonding and greater [[impetus]] toward [[action]].

Many are the ways in which the many [[differences]] among you and between you can be eliminated. By opening that conduit of loving energy between you and the [[Thought Adjuster]] Who stands next to you, Who sits beside you, Who leans upon you, Who forges ahead of you more of your [[energies]] can [[coalesce]] into a greater bonding and greater [[impetus]] toward [[action]].

In your [[reflections]], in your [[meditations]], ponder how your [[barriers]], your [[survival]] techniques and your human cultural conditioning have injected into you certain limitations which stand in the way of your [[understanding]] of your Father and your brothers and sisters. That, whereas these impressions provide the variety, the [http://www.phrases.org.uk/bulletin_board/59/messages/267.html spice of life], the variation which allows for this [[tapestry]] of [[humanity]], the weaving of your threads with the threads of others is what makes the blanket upon which you may rest and find [[comfort]]."

In your [[reflections]], in your [[meditations]], ponder how your [[barriers]], your [[survival]] techniques and your human cultural conditioning have injected into you certain limitations which stand in the way of your [[understanding]] of your Father and your brothers and sisters. That, whereas these impressions provide the variety, the [https://www.phrases.org.uk/bulletin_board/59/messages/267.html spice of life], the variation which allows for this [[tapestry]] of [[humanity]], the weaving of your threads with the threads of others is what makes the blanket upon which you may rest and find [[comfort]]."

Tomas: "I am Tomas. I am glad to be with you also on this evening to [[experience]] your [[community]] and to again be involved in the outworking of your [[calling]], your decision to come forward into the realms of [[consciousness]] of spiritual community. This has been a long time coming and we have far to go. But the [[reality]] of the level of [[communication]] which we have [[attained]] today in this room, in you individuals, in this country and on [[Urantia]] has been a supreme [[effort]] by many. We are [[humbled]] at the apparent results. It is always a [[privilege]] for me to be here and remind you with [[love]] and with encouragement of your [[realities]], of the realities of this movement, of this spiritual [[vanguard]].

Tomas: "I am Tomas. I am glad to be with you also on this evening to [[experience]] your [[community]] and to again be involved in the outworking of your [[calling]], your decision to come forward into the realms of [[consciousness]] of spiritual community. This has been a long time coming and we have far to go. But the [[reality]] of the level of [[communication]] which we have [[attained]] today in this room, in you individuals, in this country and on [[Urantia]] has been a supreme [[effort]] by many. We are [[humbled]] at the apparent results. It is always a [[privilege]] for me to be here and remind you with [[love]] and with encouragement of your [[realities]], of the realities of this movement, of this spiritual [[vanguard]].

I am not going to add any [[words]] to Daniel' words regarding variety but I will say that the variety of [[minds]] which are availed to us is as multicolored as any [[modern]] closet. It is an ongoing [[adventure]] to participate in this [[process]]. I will return this now to Daniel. Good evening."

I am not going to add any [[words]] to Daniel' words regarding variety but I will say that the variety of [[minds]] which are availed to us is as multicolored as any [[modern]] closet. It is an ongoing [[adventure]] to participate in this [[process]]. I will return this now to Daniel. Good evening."

Daniel: "And I, Daniel, will turn this now over to you, [[group]], for your participation as you are the [[mortal]] players in this saga of putting into [[action]] the [[truths]] and [[values]] as set forth in the [[revelation]], as was well rendered by Duane in the address you read prior to our formal segment of our [[meeting]] this evening. [Ed. note: [http://www.squarecircles.com/UrantiaMovementHistory/hiftub/077duane.faw.htm Duane Faw]'s address to Spiritfest 95 was read during the [[sharing]] time.] The floor is open. Carry on."

Daniel: "And I, Daniel, will turn this now over to you, [[group]], for your participation as you are the [[mortal]] players in this saga of putting into [[action]] the [[truths]] and [[values]] as set forth in the [[revelation]], as was well rendered by Duane in the address you read prior to our formal segment of our [[meeting]] this evening. [Ed. note: [https://www.squarecircles.com/UrantiaMovementHistory/hiftub/077duane.faw.htm Duane Faw]'s address to Spiritfest 95 was read during the [[sharing]] time.] The floor is open. Carry on."

===Dialogue===

===Dialogue===

Bill: "Greetings our friends and teachers, Daniel and Tomas. As you were speaking of variety I was reminded of my [[experience]] lately in terms of seeing the gorgeous variety of fish in the ocean from the [[perspective]] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snorkeling snorkeling] above the waters of Hawaii. And I have noticed as I have been walking in the [[presence]] of spiritual [[reality]] in this [[Teaching Mission]] that the whole world is [[becoming]] much more apparent to me in its [[beauty]] and variety. One of the things that I experienced was the thrill of looking into another person's eyes when doing the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sufi_dance Sufi dancing] in Hawaii, even children, and seeing them as incredibly [[unique]], precious [[brothers and sisters]]. I don't have a question as such but I would [[share]] that [[experience]] with the group and with you teachers. Thank you."

Bill: "Greetings our friends and teachers, Daniel and Tomas. As you were speaking of variety I was reminded of my [[experience]] lately in terms of seeing the gorgeous variety of fish in the ocean from the [[perspective]] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snorkeling snorkeling] above the waters of Hawaii. And I have noticed as I have been walking in the [[presence]] of spiritual [[reality]] in this [[Teaching Mission]] that the whole world is [[becoming]] much more apparent to me in its [[beauty]] and variety. One of the things that I experienced was the thrill of looking into another person's eyes when doing the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sufi_dance Sufi dancing] in Hawaii, even children, and seeing them as incredibly [[unique]], precious [[brothers and sisters]]. I don't have a question as such but I would [[share]] that [[experience]] with the group and with you teachers. Thank you."

Daniel: "Thank you for your picturization of the lesson in terms of the many, many [[facets]] of variety available. In the physical [[universe]] certainly there are the individual leaves on the trees, the snowflakes, the fishes, the myriad subtle variations to remind us of the [[uniqueness]] of each [[creation]]. The appreciation of this variation is what constitutes a fresh view each time you look, as in the eyes of a child when you behold a [[cloud]] which is not the same as all the other clouds. Although it is similar, it has its own uniqueness. Perhaps it resembles a polar bear or a lollypop.

Daniel: "Thank you for your picturization of the lesson in terms of the many, many [[facets]] of variety available. In the physical [[universe]] certainly there are the individual leaves on the trees, the snowflakes, the fishes, the myriad subtle variations to remind us of the [[uniqueness]] of each [[creation]]. The appreciation of this variation is what constitutes a fresh view each time you look, as in the eyes of a child when you behold a [[cloud]] which is not the same as all the other clouds. Although it is similar, it has its own uniqueness. Perhaps it resembles a polar bear or a lollypop.

Daniel: "Daughter, I am always inclined to review, [[practice]], instill and [[encourage]] the art of [[stillness]] for this place of [[soul]] [[rest]] and direction is utterly [[necessary]] to a stabilized soul refreshed by the living waters. I am also [[intrigued]] by the [[credentials]] of the [[individual]] who is scheduled to address the attendants including us teachers. We will certainly have more to say, do, and [[act]] upon when you have been duly impressed by the guest speaker. In [[fact]] the `act is yours, the consequences, God's'.[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_48#48:7._MORONTIA_MOTA] We will operate with that [[stimuli]] and we are [[assured]] there will be a stimulus. So I think [[stillness]] is always an appropriate subject and fresh characterization and impetus is always exciting.

Daniel: "Daughter, I am always inclined to review, [[practice]], instill and [[encourage]] the art of [[stillness]] for this place of [[soul]] [[rest]] and direction is utterly [[necessary]] to a stabilized soul refreshed by the living waters. I am also [[intrigued]] by the [[credentials]] of the [[individual]] who is scheduled to address the attendants including us teachers. We will certainly have more to say, do, and [[act]] upon when you have been duly impressed by the guest speaker. In [[fact]] the `act is yours, the consequences, God's'.[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_48#48:7._MORONTIA_MOTA] We will operate with that [[stimuli]] and we are [[assured]] there will be a stimulus. So I think [[stillness]] is always an appropriate subject and fresh characterization and impetus is always exciting.

It is important for me to state additionally, however, that whereas the [[stillness]] is a condition which realigns you with your [[Indwelling God Fragment]] and generates tremendous [[energies]] in a group setting it is the [[community]] of attendance which is the [[experience]]. A group effort, a communal project, a togetherness kind of format provides the [[flow]], the variations of [[character]] and [[personality]] which provides external stimuli; and I would not discourage a [[balance]] between stillness as a rather [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Introversion introverted] activity and the inherent [[social]] or group or external activity as well."

It is important for me to state additionally, however, that whereas the [[stillness]] is a condition which realigns you with your [[Indwelling God Fragment]] and generates tremendous [[energies]] in a group setting it is the [[community]] of attendance which is the [[experience]]. A group effort, a communal project, a togetherness kind of format provides the [[flow]], the variations of [[character]] and [[personality]] which provides external stimuli; and I would not discourage a [[balance]] between stillness as a rather [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Introversion introverted] activity and the inherent [[social]] or group or external activity as well."

Rutha: "Thank you Daniel. We will consider what you said and take it as a [[confirmation]]. Thank you."

Rutha: "Thank you Daniel. We will consider what you said and take it as a [[confirmation]]. Thank you."