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===TR: [[Gerdean]], [[Matthew]], [[Isaac]]===

===TR: [[Gerdean]], [[Matthew]], [[Isaac]]===

==Session==

==Session==

*Rio Rancho Team meeting at Carl and Janet's home in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albuquerque,_New_Mexico Albuquerque]

*Rio Rancho Team meeting at Carl and Janet's home in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albuquerque,_New_Mexico Albuquerque]

*Special guests include [[Virginia]] and [[Bill Kelly]], their daughter [[Nancy]] and her daughter Abby, all from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pocatello,_Idaho Pocatello, ID].

*Special guests include [[Virginia]] and [[Bill Kelly]], their daughter [[Nancy]] and her daughter Abby, all from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pocatello,_Idaho Pocatello, ID].

===Opening===

===Opening===

*Music: Dorenda on piano; "[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morning_Has_Broken Morning Has Broken]"

*Music: Dorenda on piano; "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morning_Has_Broken Morning Has Broken]"

*Prayer: (Matthew) Let us place ourselves in the presence of [[Christ Michael]].

*Prayer: (Matthew) Let us place ourselves in the presence of [[Christ Michael]].

There are those, as well, who may either not be as fortunate, or have turned off the [[Light]] within themselves to have followed other pursuits which take them down [[dark]], dusty and forlorn roads. [[Abandoned]] out on the prairie, out in the [[desert]], forsaken for nothing more than 'plants in the [[wilderness]]' -- this is where they place themselves. It does not mean that is where they will remain. For in every parched landscape there is the need, the [[desire]], the obvious requirement for fulfillment of [[thirst]], of nourishment, to be able to stand tall and to know one's rightful place. Even if it were a [[plant]], it knows its rightful place, under the sun, within Creation, so all are found, all have identity and all are not nameless.

There are those, as well, who may either not be as fortunate, or have turned off the [[Light]] within themselves to have followed other pursuits which take them down [[dark]], dusty and forlorn roads. [[Abandoned]] out on the prairie, out in the [[desert]], forsaken for nothing more than 'plants in the [[wilderness]]' -- this is where they place themselves. It does not mean that is where they will remain. For in every parched landscape there is the need, the [[desire]], the obvious requirement for fulfillment of [[thirst]], of nourishment, to be able to stand tall and to know one's rightful place. Even if it were a [[plant]], it knows its rightful place, under the sun, within Creation, so all are found, all have identity and all are not nameless.

I welcome each of you into [[your Father]]'s House which you are currently occupying in loving [[presence]] among your fellow brothers and sisters in and through the House of [[Radiance]]. This where you are. Consider it as a [[Threshold]] to the Greater [[Mansions]] yet before you -- if you can imagine this house that I speak of as a Welcoming Parlor - a Threshold to your future life in [[Ascension]]. You can [[color]] this (room) any color you would like or set it in the most brilliant of natural settings. Whether it is a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classical_architecture Greco-Roman columned facade] or whether it has all the color and natural beauty of a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monument_Valley Monument National Park], it is yours to behold. It is yours to [[worship]] within. And it is yours to appreciate as a place that holds the Love between you and your Creator Source. Welcome all that you care to, to [[worship]] with you in the Space that is your Threshold to your [[future]] [[path]], for it is the path that you are on and it is the path that is made for you. Stand there happily, joyously and courageously, knowing that this is where you belong and the [[future]] is the next step that you are about to take.

I welcome each of you into [[your Father]]'s House which you are currently occupying in loving [[presence]] among your fellow brothers and sisters in and through the House of [[Radiance]]. This where you are. Consider it as a [[Threshold]] to the Greater [[Mansions]] yet before you -- if you can imagine this house that I speak of as a Welcoming Parlor - a Threshold to your future life in [[Ascension]]. You can [[color]] this (room) any color you would like or set it in the most brilliant of natural settings. Whether it is a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classical_architecture Greco-Roman columned facade] or whether it has all the color and natural beauty of a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monument_Valley Monument National Park], it is yours to behold. It is yours to [[worship]] within. And it is yours to appreciate as a place that holds the Love between you and your Creator Source. Welcome all that you care to, to [[worship]] with you in the Space that is your Threshold to your [[future]] [[path]], for it is the path that you are on and it is the path that is made for you. Stand there happily, joyously and courageously, knowing that this is where you belong and the [[future]] is the next step that you are about to take.

I welcome you all and I welcome the [[Radiance]] of your [[presence]] in, around and amongst the rest of us. Today is a day in which we are glad and [[happy]] to be part of this [[majestic]] [[service]] called the [[Teaching Mission]]. It is our [[pleasure]] to be of service and we welcome you for the continuation of our lives together.

I welcome you all and I welcome the [[Radiance]] of your [[presence]] in, around and amongst the rest of us. Today is a day in which we are glad and [[happy]] to be part of this [[majestic]] [[service]] called the [[Teaching Mission]]. It is our [[pleasure]] to be of service and we welcome you for the continuation of our lives together.

Virginia: Tomas, I heard you say that Joy was an '[[attainment]]' and in the same sentence you said it was a 'gift.' I thought of that in terms of living as we can (through the 'gift') know God but we must achieve ('attain') the [[Supreme]]. So we have attainment and a gift…and I guess that's what it's all about, [[faith]] and works.

Virginia: Tomas, I heard you say that Joy was an '[[attainment]]' and in the same sentence you said it was a 'gift.' I thought of that in terms of living as we can (through the 'gift') know God but we must achieve ('attain') the [[Supreme]]. So we have attainment and a gift…and I guess that's what it's all about, [[faith]] and works.

TOMAS: Yes. And I will take the [[liberty]] of borrowing from [http://www.amazon.com/Advent-Supernals-The-Zooid-Mission/dp/097243500X The Zooid Mission] the concept of the fullness and the [[promise]] with the moon. There is a "promise moon" in the [[sky]] this evening and the full moon will be along. The same truth holds therein with [[Joy]]. Having accepted the fact of [[relative]] [[perfection]], there is simply more to come. And even while the struggle may prove wearisome, there is that Underlying Joy that Daniel spoke of that can sustain you through troublesome times. That is the 'gift' of [[faith]] and the Joy of living. These are [[Truths]] you may bring into being and be mindful of, for your teaching purposes.

TOMAS: Yes. And I will take the [[liberty]] of borrowing from [https://www.amazon.com/Advent-Supernals-The-Zooid-Mission/dp/097243500X The Zooid Mission] the concept of the fullness and the [[promise]] with the moon. There is a "promise moon" in the [[sky]] this evening and the full moon will be along. The same truth holds therein with [[Joy]]. Having accepted the fact of [[relative]] [[perfection]], there is simply more to come. And even while the struggle may prove wearisome, there is that Underlying Joy that Daniel spoke of that can sustain you through troublesome times. That is the 'gift' of [[faith]] and the Joy of living. These are [[Truths]] you may bring into being and be mindful of, for your teaching purposes.

===='''''[[Frustration]]'''''====

===='''''[[Frustration]]'''''====

Elena: That really helps me a lot, Tomas, because this week has been a little bit [[frustrating]] and I've felt a little bit less Joy than I ordinarily feel - encountering a little frustration too … but thank you, because what you've all said about joy is [[good]] information and [[encouragement]] that I can put to good use.

Elena: That really helps me a lot, Tomas, because this week has been a little bit [[frustrating]] and I've felt a little bit less Joy than I ordinarily feel - encountering a little frustration too … but thank you, because what you've all said about joy is [[good]] information and [[encouragement]] that I can put to good use.

DANIEL: You are welcome.

DANIEL: You are welcome.

Paula: We should all be thankful that we have [[happiness]] in our lives after what happened this week with the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Shuttle_Columbia_disaster tragedy that those on that space shuttle] suffered along with their [[families]] and loved ones.

Paula: We should all be thankful that we have [[happiness]] in our lives after what happened this week with the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Shuttle_Columbia_disaster tragedy that those on that space shuttle] suffered along with their [[families]] and loved ones.

TOMAS: There is [[compassion]] in your voice, Paula. I sense you [[tenderness]] toward the people who have been wrenched from their loved one's [[victories]] as well as their personal [[relationship]]. [[Death]] is, indeed, an abrupt [[adjustment]] for them to make. These are throes of the ways of man, not to be disdained but to be [[anticipated]].

TOMAS: There is [[compassion]] in your voice, Paula. I sense you [[tenderness]] toward the people who have been wrenched from their loved one's [[victories]] as well as their personal [[relationship]]. [[Death]] is, indeed, an abrupt [[adjustment]] for them to make. These are throes of the ways of man, not to be disdained but to be [[anticipated]].