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===Topic: ''Education is Liberating''===
===Group: [[11:11 Progress Group]]===
==Facilitators==
===Teacher: [[Midwayer Thomas]]===
===TR: [[Valdir Soares]]===
==Session==
===Opening===
Midwayer Thomas: “[[The Universe]] is an immense [[school]] for the evolutionary creatures that enter the [[ascension career]]. God does create beings with the [[knowledge]] and skills for specific [[functions]] in the universe. Although these beings are [[perfect]] in what they were divinely endowed with, they lack the [[experience]] of realization in acquiring this knowledge and experience. [[Education]], after [[worship]], is perhaps the noblest function human beings can dedicate their lives to. Education is the [[process]] of acquiring spiritual, intellectual and practical knowledge in ways that enrich one’s personal experience towards [[service]]. Let us dwell on this theme of Education for a moment.
“The [[Essence]] of Education is [[Insight]]. Mere [[observation]] of the world results in no education. Insight is a curious [[thinking]] on things followed by enlightenment about a particular concept. It is [[revelation]] that comes to you from thinking. It’s not infallible. Sometimes, the insight is mistaken about [[content]], but it is never wrong in essence. If it is not altogether reasonable, it is altogether experientially meaningful. The [[primitive man]] may once have had an insight that the Sun was god. Such a conclusion is worthless as a scientific [[fact]], but it is highly valuable as a religious experience.
“The Benefit of Education is [[Empowerment]]. A newborn [[baby]] is helpless. It knows how to suck the milk from the mother’s [[breasts]], but only if it is offered to it. As it [[grows]], it gains increasing power. Education produces growth that empowers [[human being]]s to [[understand]] the world, [[the self]] and others. It empowers us to know [[truth]], to appreciate [[beauty]] and share [[goodness]] if education is holistic, that is, spiritual, moral, and ethical. The best inheritance [[parents]] can leave to their children is indeed a good education, not only formal, but mainly a homely, parental education.
“The Experience of Education is [[Satisfying]]. A person who stops [[learning]] is missing a great part of life. The three most satisfying experiences in life are [[worship]], [[loving]] and learning. It’s a great [[pleasure]] transitioning from not knowing to knowing, if the learner follows these rules: first, be selective; knowledge is [[infinite]] but you are not. Second, be [[moral]]; learn that which is good; third, be helpful; use your knowledge and [[skills]] mostly to help others in need. In this way, your education is not only beneficial to you but also to others, especially if you assume a position like mine — that of a [[teacher]].
“Education, my friend, is a [[progressive]] process. Sometimes new learning replaces old ones, but the experience of learning builds an enjoyable sense of satisfaction. Education is also a [[community]] task, where the [[family]], community and [[state]] should [[participate]]. Education means to spread the knowledge of truth, and as you can [[imagine]], this is a threat to those whose interest is only to dominate people, because slaving domination prevails by hiding the truth, and preventing people from being fully educated about the facts. The truth, as [[the Master]] said, is liberating.
===Closing===
I am your old [[friend]], [[Midwayer]] Thomas, be well.”
[[Category: The Teaching Mission: Dialogues]]
[[Category: 11:11 Progress Group]]
[[Category: Midwayer Thomas]]
[[Category: Valdir Soares]]
[[Category: Education/TeaM]]
[[Category: 2017]]
[[File:Teaching_buddha_small.jpg|right|frame]]
==Heading==
===Topic: ''Education is Liberating''===
===Group: [[11:11 Progress Group]]===
==Facilitators==
===Teacher: [[Midwayer Thomas]]===
===TR: [[Valdir Soares]]===
==Session==
===Opening===
Midwayer Thomas: “[[The Universe]] is an immense [[school]] for the evolutionary creatures that enter the [[ascension career]]. God does create beings with the [[knowledge]] and skills for specific [[functions]] in the universe. Although these beings are [[perfect]] in what they were divinely endowed with, they lack the [[experience]] of realization in acquiring this knowledge and experience. [[Education]], after [[worship]], is perhaps the noblest function human beings can dedicate their lives to. Education is the [[process]] of acquiring spiritual, intellectual and practical knowledge in ways that enrich one’s personal experience towards [[service]]. Let us dwell on this theme of Education for a moment.
“The [[Essence]] of Education is [[Insight]]. Mere [[observation]] of the world results in no education. Insight is a curious [[thinking]] on things followed by enlightenment about a particular concept. It is [[revelation]] that comes to you from thinking. It’s not infallible. Sometimes, the insight is mistaken about [[content]], but it is never wrong in essence. If it is not altogether reasonable, it is altogether experientially meaningful. The [[primitive man]] may once have had an insight that the Sun was god. Such a conclusion is worthless as a scientific [[fact]], but it is highly valuable as a religious experience.
“The Benefit of Education is [[Empowerment]]. A newborn [[baby]] is helpless. It knows how to suck the milk from the mother’s [[breasts]], but only if it is offered to it. As it [[grows]], it gains increasing power. Education produces growth that empowers [[human being]]s to [[understand]] the world, [[the self]] and others. It empowers us to know [[truth]], to appreciate [[beauty]] and share [[goodness]] if education is holistic, that is, spiritual, moral, and ethical. The best inheritance [[parents]] can leave to their children is indeed a good education, not only formal, but mainly a homely, parental education.
“The Experience of Education is [[Satisfying]]. A person who stops [[learning]] is missing a great part of life. The three most satisfying experiences in life are [[worship]], [[loving]] and learning. It’s a great [[pleasure]] transitioning from not knowing to knowing, if the learner follows these rules: first, be selective; knowledge is [[infinite]] but you are not. Second, be [[moral]]; learn that which is good; third, be helpful; use your knowledge and [[skills]] mostly to help others in need. In this way, your education is not only beneficial to you but also to others, especially if you assume a position like mine — that of a [[teacher]].
“Education, my friend, is a [[progressive]] process. Sometimes new learning replaces old ones, but the experience of learning builds an enjoyable sense of satisfaction. Education is also a [[community]] task, where the [[family]], community and [[state]] should [[participate]]. Education means to spread the knowledge of truth, and as you can [[imagine]], this is a threat to those whose interest is only to dominate people, because slaving domination prevails by hiding the truth, and preventing people from being fully educated about the facts. The truth, as [[the Master]] said, is liberating.
===Closing===
I am your old [[friend]], [[Midwayer]] Thomas, be well.”
[[Category: The Teaching Mission: Dialogues]]
[[Category: 11:11 Progress Group]]
[[Category: Midwayer Thomas]]
[[Category: Valdir Soares]]
[[Category: Education/TeaM]]
[[Category: 2017]]