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Group: Nashville, Tennessee
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Teacher: HAM
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Topic: Illusions
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November 03, 2002
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===Topic: ''Illusions''===
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===Group: [[Nashville TeaM]]===
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==Facilitators==
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===Teacher: [[Ham]]===
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===TR: [[Rebecca]]===
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== Session==
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===Opening===
 
Ham: Greetings, children, I am Ham and I am grateful that you all have joined me this evening. Tonight our lesson will concern the spirit as home. The image of homecoming, welcoming, is consistent with the idea of the spirit's un-judgmental, always welcoming, attitude. The parable of the prodical son is so powerful that it lives strongly in the modern mind though it was planted two millennia ago. The concept of dying as a homecoming is strong and very prevalent in your society.
 
Ham: Greetings, children, I am Ham and I am grateful that you all have joined me this evening. Tonight our lesson will concern the spirit as home. The image of homecoming, welcoming, is consistent with the idea of the spirit's un-judgmental, always welcoming, attitude. The parable of the prodical son is so powerful that it lives strongly in the modern mind though it was planted two millennia ago. The concept of dying as a homecoming is strong and very prevalent in your society.
 
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===Lesson===
 
So often human beings spend a lifetime running from themselves, denying their own inner truth and separating themselves from the core spiritual identity which when embraced completes the journey. People in their lives leave their spiritual home to journey in the land of illusion to try on different masks, different ways of being which are not always conducive to happiness though they may seem to be at the time. Then, disillusionment begins, sometimes early, sometimes later in life and this process being disillusioned with the world can continue for some time as well as the personality goes from one illusion to another only to be disillusioned at each step.
 
So often human beings spend a lifetime running from themselves, denying their own inner truth and separating themselves from the core spiritual identity which when embraced completes the journey. People in their lives leave their spiritual home to journey in the land of illusion to try on different masks, different ways of being which are not always conducive to happiness though they may seem to be at the time. Then, disillusionment begins, sometimes early, sometimes later in life and this process being disillusioned with the world can continue for some time as well as the personality goes from one illusion to another only to be disillusioned at each step.
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The prodical son loses everything. He becomes disillusioned with the allure of the world outside and then seeks his return. The remarkable thing about his return is the father's attitude. The father does not censure the wayward son, he does not judge him, he does not require penance. The father has forgiven the boy completely and his attitude is one of celebration. And so it is with your inner spirit, the Father who wait patiently as you disillusion yourselves time after time out in the world.
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The prodigal son loses everything. He becomes disillusioned with the allure of the world outside and then seeks his return. The remarkable thing about his return is the father's attitude. The father does not censure the wayward son, he does not judge him, he does not require penance. The father has forgiven the boy completely and his attitude is one of celebration. And so it is with your inner spirit, the Father who wait patiently as you disillusion yourselves time after time out in the world.
    
The Father knows that the child will not return until their disillusionment is completed. The things of the world are fleeting, evaporate, dry up as dust and blow away. Riches take themselves wings and fly off. Youth fades. Everything that is earthly is fickle and fleeting. So, when you set your heart upon it, your hearts are bound to be broken.
 
The Father knows that the child will not return until their disillusionment is completed. The things of the world are fleeting, evaporate, dry up as dust and blow away. Riches take themselves wings and fly off. Youth fades. Everything that is earthly is fickle and fleeting. So, when you set your heart upon it, your hearts are bound to be broken.
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What are your questions at this time?
 
What are your questions at this time?
 
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===Dialogue===
 
Q: Is this a normal part of growing as a mortal on an evolutionary planet, this process of losing our illusions or is it particularly bad here?
 
Q: Is this a normal part of growing as a mortal on an evolutionary planet, this process of losing our illusions or is it particularly bad here?
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I would like my closing comments to be made through our new transmitter.
 
I would like my closing comments to be made through our new transmitter.
 
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===Closing===
 
Yes my dear ones, my message at this time is simple. I am honored to have been chosen for this assignment and I want you to always be aware of the great blessing this is to me, Ham. I have heard some of you say how much you miss these sessions when you have been unable to attend and when you do return that you are happy to be in the presence of Ham. But know that that happiness is mine also. You willingness to put aside your worldly commitments and to share this time with me is a testament to your search and willingness to seek out teaching, spiritual knowledge, and guidance to enable you to continue on your path of receiving divine guidance which in turn you will be able to use in loving and more generous ways in dealing with your fellows. We are together during these few hours, but I am always connected with each and every one of you. My love is with you.
 
Yes my dear ones, my message at this time is simple. I am honored to have been chosen for this assignment and I want you to always be aware of the great blessing this is to me, Ham. I have heard some of you say how much you miss these sessions when you have been unable to attend and when you do return that you are happy to be in the presence of Ham. But know that that happiness is mine also. You willingness to put aside your worldly commitments and to share this time with me is a testament to your search and willingness to seek out teaching, spiritual knowledge, and guidance to enable you to continue on your path of receiving divine guidance which in turn you will be able to use in loving and more generous ways in dealing with your fellows. We are together during these few hours, but I am always connected with each and every one of you. My love is with you.
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[[Category: The Teaching Mission: Dialogues]]
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[[Category: Nashville TeaM]]
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[[Category: Ham]]
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