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===Topic: ''Enemies of Satisfaction''===
===Group: [[11:11 Progress Group]]===
==Facilitators==
===Teacher: [[Midwayer Thomas]]===
===TR: [[Valdir Soares]]===
==Session==
===Opening===
Thomas: “Even when you have found [[spirituality]], that is, when you have found [[God]] and have committed to [[do His will]], life can sometimes have too much of normality and become fastidious. Not everything you do in life is exhilarating; life is not always an ‘endless [[adventure]]’ when you are counting days, hours and minutes. Sometimes, even if you see the larger picture — the supreme [[meaning]] — it’s hard to transfer the satisfaction of these major successes to day-to-day events. So the question many times is just: How to keep satisfied every day? My simple answer is: find the [[enemies]] of your satisfaction.
“One thing that keeps the [[modern]] man from enjoying satisfaction in all he does is the enslaving [[Routine]]. Don’t get me wrong, routines are extremely beneficial to [[human beings]]. They help you get things done, they keep you [[organized]] and effective. But they rob your satisfaction in life when they [[transform]] your life into something [[machine]]-like. Routines should not be [[abandoned]], but in order to avoid routine making your life arid and unsatisfying, they must be regularly [[suspended]] and replaced with different and recreational activities. Or, if possible, consider new ways (new routines) of doing those same things.
“Another satisfaction-killer is the well-known [[Boredom]]. Boredom is hard to explain. Most people don’t know why they are bored. Boredom robs your satisfaction by robbing your interest in what you are doing. It gives you the sensation that time stands still and there is nothing to do, but just wait. The answer to boredom is not in the outer world; the outer world is probably the cause of your boredom. So if you want to overcome boredom learn how to [[entertain]] yourself with your [[thoughts]]. Concentrate on things you like, recall those [[memories]] that you cherish or even plan your day ahead.
“Finally, what really can destroy satisfaction is the sense of Meaninglessness. This is a little more serious than routine and boredom. Indeed, this [[feeling]] sometimes rests upon all life and it seems that life has entirely lost [[meaning]]. Both [[Psychology]] and Spirituality can help with this. Psychology says [[depression]] comes when you, for whatever reason, lose [[control]] of your life. Spirituality says you feel meaningless when you have no [[hope]] beyond this life. Finding spiritual meaning certainly will help with the psychological effects of depression. You find [[purpose]] in life when you find the [[Universal Father]] and choose [[to do His will]].
===Closing===
“So, my friend, the loss of satisfaction may be something [[trivial]] like a passing [[boredom]], but it can also have its causes in something much graver, like a life-[[crisis]], revealing a life-spreading [[depression]], which can stick with you for years, even your entire life. [[Attack]] first the most dangerous, if that is your case — the meaninglessness — then you will be able to manage the effects of routine or boredom. Most importantly, do not fail to address the [[spiritual]] aspect of the [[problem]]. Make sure you establish and keep a worshipful [[relationship]] with [[the Father]] of all. I am your friend, Midwayer Thomas. Peace!”
[[Category: The Teaching Mission: Dialogues]]
[[Category: 11:11 Progress Group]]
[[Category: Midwayer Thomas]]
[[Category: Valdir Soares]]
[[Category: 2017]]
[[File:Teaching_buddha_small.jpg|right|frame]]
==Heading==
===Topic: ''Enemies of Satisfaction''===
===Group: [[11:11 Progress Group]]===
==Facilitators==
===Teacher: [[Midwayer Thomas]]===
===TR: [[Valdir Soares]]===
==Session==
===Opening===
Thomas: “Even when you have found [[spirituality]], that is, when you have found [[God]] and have committed to [[do His will]], life can sometimes have too much of normality and become fastidious. Not everything you do in life is exhilarating; life is not always an ‘endless [[adventure]]’ when you are counting days, hours and minutes. Sometimes, even if you see the larger picture — the supreme [[meaning]] — it’s hard to transfer the satisfaction of these major successes to day-to-day events. So the question many times is just: How to keep satisfied every day? My simple answer is: find the [[enemies]] of your satisfaction.
“One thing that keeps the [[modern]] man from enjoying satisfaction in all he does is the enslaving [[Routine]]. Don’t get me wrong, routines are extremely beneficial to [[human beings]]. They help you get things done, they keep you [[organized]] and effective. But they rob your satisfaction in life when they [[transform]] your life into something [[machine]]-like. Routines should not be [[abandoned]], but in order to avoid routine making your life arid and unsatisfying, they must be regularly [[suspended]] and replaced with different and recreational activities. Or, if possible, consider new ways (new routines) of doing those same things.
“Another satisfaction-killer is the well-known [[Boredom]]. Boredom is hard to explain. Most people don’t know why they are bored. Boredom robs your satisfaction by robbing your interest in what you are doing. It gives you the sensation that time stands still and there is nothing to do, but just wait. The answer to boredom is not in the outer world; the outer world is probably the cause of your boredom. So if you want to overcome boredom learn how to [[entertain]] yourself with your [[thoughts]]. Concentrate on things you like, recall those [[memories]] that you cherish or even plan your day ahead.
“Finally, what really can destroy satisfaction is the sense of Meaninglessness. This is a little more serious than routine and boredom. Indeed, this [[feeling]] sometimes rests upon all life and it seems that life has entirely lost [[meaning]]. Both [[Psychology]] and Spirituality can help with this. Psychology says [[depression]] comes when you, for whatever reason, lose [[control]] of your life. Spirituality says you feel meaningless when you have no [[hope]] beyond this life. Finding spiritual meaning certainly will help with the psychological effects of depression. You find [[purpose]] in life when you find the [[Universal Father]] and choose [[to do His will]].
===Closing===
“So, my friend, the loss of satisfaction may be something [[trivial]] like a passing [[boredom]], but it can also have its causes in something much graver, like a life-[[crisis]], revealing a life-spreading [[depression]], which can stick with you for years, even your entire life. [[Attack]] first the most dangerous, if that is your case — the meaninglessness — then you will be able to manage the effects of routine or boredom. Most importantly, do not fail to address the [[spiritual]] aspect of the [[problem]]. Make sure you establish and keep a worshipful [[relationship]] with [[the Father]] of all. I am your friend, Midwayer Thomas. Peace!”
[[Category: The Teaching Mission: Dialogues]]
[[Category: 11:11 Progress Group]]
[[Category: Midwayer Thomas]]
[[Category: Valdir Soares]]
[[Category: 2017]]
