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| session together. We're very pleased to see the devotion and the dedication to this work that | | session together. We're very pleased to see the devotion and the dedication to this work that |
| you represent. | | you represent. |
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| I'll just give a brief welcome to you and introduction and then ask you to again, bring questions | | I'll just give a brief welcome to you and introduction and then ask you to again, bring questions |
| to the fore and let's have a conversation. So, I would like to put some context in this work. | | to the fore and let's have a conversation. So, I would like to put some context in this work. |
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| growth and of experience. It's no accident that we're created less than perfect as human beings. | | growth and of experience. It's no accident that we're created less than perfect as human beings. |
| That was by design. | | That was by design. |
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| Now things that we can't understand throughout the history of the evolution of humanity, | | Now things that we can't understand throughout the history of the evolution of humanity, |
| imagination has always been willing to fill in the blanks. This process is alive even now. As | | imagination has always been willing to fill in the blanks. This process is alive even now. As |
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| the lifting of spiritual quarantine and the reconnection of the lines of spiritual energy to this | | the lifting of spiritual quarantine and the reconnection of the lines of spiritual energy to this |
| planet. | | planet. |
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| This planet is much observed, much loved. There are many in the Universe of Nebadon who are | | This planet is much observed, much loved. There are many in the Universe of Nebadon who are |
| here to assist this world. There are great resources available. But none of that matters if the | | here to assist this world. There are great resources available. But none of that matters if the |
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| down step revelation and upset evolution in the same moment and simply have faith that there | | down step revelation and upset evolution in the same moment and simply have faith that there |
| is a spiritual administration. | | is a spiritual administration. |
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| Your great scientist Albert Einstein was once asked that if he could ask one question of the | | Your great scientist Albert Einstein was once asked that if he could ask one question of the |
| universe and have it answered, what would it be? And he said, “I would want to know if the | | universe and have it answered, what would it be? And he said, “I would want to know if the |
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| what you know today, how would you answer? Is not the universe teaming with friendliness, | | what you know today, how would you answer? Is not the universe teaming with friendliness, |
| with welcoming, with unconditional divine love? | | with welcoming, with unconditional divine love? |
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| It's very hard to see how that can work on this world when you are so far out of step with more | | It's very hard to see how that can work on this world when you are so far out of step with more |
| ordinary, normal worlds. So, we have a great task ahead of us, but great tasks are also great | | ordinary, normal worlds. So, we have a great task ahead of us, but great tasks are also great |
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| Now we have before us an opportunity to take this faith and to let it shine such that it becomes | | Now we have before us an opportunity to take this faith and to let it shine such that it becomes |
| an attractive force. | | an attractive force. |
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| Think of a dark room. You have one candle, and you go into that room. As your eyes adjust you | | Think of a dark room. You have one candle, and you go into that room. As your eyes adjust you |
| spend time in that one darkened room with one candle. You actually can see exactly how much | | spend time in that one darkened room with one candle. You actually can see exactly how much |
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| of light to the dark. Pretty soon there are candles lighting up all over this world. That is the | | of light to the dark. Pretty soon there are candles lighting up all over this world. That is the |
| process we're involved in, to find those who are looking and to help them see that there is | | process we're involved in, to find those who are looking and to help them see that there is |
− | hope, there is the possibility for connection, for understanding. | + | hope, there is the possibility for connection, for understanding. |
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| This is the way forward out of the darkness, out of this rebellion mindset, out of this last gasp of | | This is the way forward out of the darkness, out of this rebellion mindset, out of this last gasp of |
| materialism and greed, desperately hanging on to their positions of power in the status quo. But | | materialism and greed, desperately hanging on to their positions of power in the status quo. But |
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| this group of people into a durable [force] that can have an impact far beyond this current | | this group of people into a durable [force] that can have an impact far beyond this current |
| generation. | | generation. |
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| I'm delighted to have you along for this journey. We will forever be journeying together for | | I'm delighted to have you along for this journey. We will forever be journeying together for |
| throughout your universe careers, throughout your achievement of the embrace of finality on | | throughout your universe careers, throughout your achievement of the embrace of finality on |
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| So let us go forward with patience, with resolve, with joy to do the work that is before us this | | So let us go forward with patience, with resolve, with joy to do the work that is before us this |
| day. | | day. |
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| Now I open this conversation to those who have questions, those who may wonder about the | | Now I open this conversation to those who have questions, those who may wonder about the |
| steps along the way. You know I do not answer questions that involve prediction of events. But | | steps along the way. You know I do not answer questions that involve prediction of events. But |
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| currently enjoy and have and cultivate them and feel confidence in that you are guided. Thank | | currently enjoy and have and cultivate them and feel confidence in that you are guided. Thank |
| you. | | you. |
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| Bob W: Thank you, Machiventa. | | Bob W: Thank you, Machiventa. |
| + | |
| Machiventa: You're welcome. | | Machiventa: You're welcome. |
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| Bea: Hi, Machiventa. I really enjoyed your opening. It was very inspiring, and I understand much | | Bea: Hi, Machiventa. I really enjoyed your opening. It was very inspiring, and I understand much |
| of what you said and it was very, very helpful. I have a question that's more a practical one for | | of what you said and it was very, very helpful. I have a question that's more a practical one for |
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| energy person and having some health issues, how does one balance giving my time to help | | energy person and having some health issues, how does one balance giving my time to help |
| humanity and giving my time to my family. | | humanity and giving my time to my family. |
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| Machiventa: Thank you, Bea. Now you're in the thick of it of having to make decisions. It's very | | Machiventa: Thank you, Bea. Now you're in the thick of it of having to make decisions. It's very |
| important that you do balance because your primary relationships in this world teach you about | | important that you do balance because your primary relationships in this world teach you about |
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| children are still under your care. It is sacred work. We certainly support you in doing that. | | children are still under your care. It is sacred work. We certainly support you in doing that. |
| Thank you. | | Thank you. |
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| Bea: Thank you, Machiventa. | | Bea: Thank you, Machiventa. |
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| Marthe: Thank you so much, Machiventa, and thanks to Bea, because I really love your | | Marthe: Thank you so much, Machiventa, and thanks to Bea, because I really love your |
| question. It's something I've been struggling with today. I think 2 or 3 people have said to me, | | question. It's something I've been struggling with today. I think 2 or 3 people have said to me, |
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| members, so they don’t have enough for themselves, not even enough to make it to the end of | | members, so they don’t have enough for themselves, not even enough to make it to the end of |
| the month. | | the month. |
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| So those are obviously things that I feel directly implicated by and burdened by this | | So those are obviously things that I feel directly implicated by and burdened by this |
| responsibility. I know we can't go back and fix it and I know we've been told before to fix things | | responsibility. I know we can't go back and fix it and I know we've been told before to fix things |
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| all of that, when you truly can leave that behind you are so much lighter. Then things will | | all of that, when you truly can leave that behind you are so much lighter. Then things will |
| happen around you that you could not possibly predict. | | happen around you that you could not possibly predict. |
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| You cannot, when you're put in such a situation that you are in, Marthe, you cannot possibly | | You cannot, when you're put in such a situation that you are in, Marthe, you cannot possibly |
| address every injustice that you see on a daily basis and feel because your heart is so open to | | address every injustice that you see on a daily basis and feel because your heart is so open to |
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| best we can of what we think that is. Then we begin to attract others and support them in the | | best we can of what we think that is. Then we begin to attract others and support them in the |
| same thing. | | same thing. |
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| So, one open heart at a time. Eventually, you can look forward to a day when that situation will | | So, one open heart at a time. Eventually, you can look forward to a day when that situation will |
| be resolved. But there's no quick fix and there's no easy solution to it. But love will find a way | | be resolved. But there's no quick fix and there's no easy solution to it. But love will find a way |
| through you and that will be adding an immense change in the equation on the side of positive | | through you and that will be adding an immense change in the equation on the side of positive |
| change. Thank you. | | change. Thank you. |
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| Marthe: Thank you so much, Machiventa. What a powerful answer. So grateful. | | Marthe: Thank you so much, Machiventa. What a powerful answer. So grateful. |
| Recca: First of all, thank you, Machiventa, for being here today and for engaging our attention in | | Recca: First of all, thank you, Machiventa, for being here today and for engaging our attention in |
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| brothers and sisters as they pass by and being of service to them in their search. Can you speak | | brothers and sisters as they pass by and being of service to them in their search. Can you speak |
| to that? | | to that? |
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| Machiventa: Yes. Thank you, Recca. This is Machiventa. The question of how to serve? Who to | | Machiventa: Yes. Thank you, Recca. This is Machiventa. The question of how to serve? Who to |
| serve? Where to serve? When to serve? Why serve? These are all questions, motivations, and | | serve? Where to serve? When to serve? Why serve? These are all questions, motivations, and |
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| work as a design team, effectively. To do that requires a certain amount of spiritual maturity on | | work as a design team, effectively. To do that requires a certain amount of spiritual maturity on |
| the part of the adherents. | | the part of the adherents. |
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| And so, we have in this moment an opportunity to live a life of spiritual understanding with our | | And so, we have in this moment an opportunity to live a life of spiritual understanding with our |
| fellows and certainly with one another, that we can civilly discuss deeply held differences of | | fellows and certainly with one another, that we can civilly discuss deeply held differences of |
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| kind and loving presence. Seek her in your stillness practice too. She will be a great comfort to | | kind and loving presence. Seek her in your stillness practice too. She will be a great comfort to |
| you. Thank you. | | you. Thank you. |
| + | |
| Recca: Thank you very much, Machiventa | | Recca: Thank you very much, Machiventa |
| + | |
| Salvatore: As I hear all the communications from different people, different questions come to | | Salvatore: As I hear all the communications from different people, different questions come to |
| my mind. And I got a lot of questions. I can dominate days of communication. But I want to get | | my mind. And I got a lot of questions. I can dominate days of communication. But I want to get |
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| Urantia Book which talks about weighted voting on Jerusem where one to a thousand votes and | | Urantia Book which talks about weighted voting on Jerusem where one to a thousand votes and |
| all of service we all get service Points. | | all of service we all get service Points. |
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| And here on the material world we're now looking at what we do in the now and of course | | And here on the material world we're now looking at what we do in the now and of course |
| we're all part of contributing to God the Supreme in one way or another. You guys on your side | | we're all part of contributing to God the Supreme in one way or another. You guys on your side |
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| just like the rest of us trying to contribute to the development of our planet. I think I said | | just like the rest of us trying to contribute to the development of our planet. I think I said |
| enough. | | enough. |
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| Machiventa: Sal, we so appreciate your point of view and your genuine enthusiasm for this | | Machiventa: Sal, we so appreciate your point of view and your genuine enthusiasm for this |
| work. Thank you. This is Machiventa. Well there's much I can say. And I'll try to say this in a way | | work. Thank you. This is Machiventa. Well there's much I can say. And I'll try to say this in a way |
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| would get much traction given the current culture? It's not a rhetorical question, but you can | | would get much traction given the current culture? It's not a rhetorical question, but you can |
| answer it for yourself. | | answer it for yourself. |
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| We have to start by finding out what everyone has in common. Sometimes this one will find | | We have to start by finding out what everyone has in common. Sometimes this one will find |
| himself living in a rural area. There are very many diverse points of view in rural America, very | | himself living in a rural area. There are very many diverse points of view in rural America, very |
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| to receive infinite unconditional love and then become a clear reflection of it as you grow? | | to receive infinite unconditional love and then become a clear reflection of it as you grow? |
| Salvatore: One personality at a time for sure. | | Salvatore: One personality at a time for sure. |
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| Machiventa: That's right. One open heart at a time, one human choice at a time. So, what we | | Machiventa: That's right. One open heart at a time, one human choice at a time. So, what we |
| want to do is find a common ground we have with people. And the common ground is not | | want to do is find a common ground we have with people. And the common ground is not |
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| And we will welcome that. But there has to be a way for them to know that this stuff exists. So, | | And we will welcome that. But there has to be a way for them to know that this stuff exists. So, |
| we're hoping that Mission Urantia will be this beacon of light, this place where these values can | | we're hoping that Mission Urantia will be this beacon of light, this place where these values can |
− | be explained, where we can demonstrate the living process of how you use these values in a co�creative design in method to achieve sustainable policies that will help this world. It's | + | be explained, where we can demonstrate the living process of how you use these values in a co-creative |
| + | design in method to achieve sustainable policies that will help this world. It's |
| incremental. It moves much slower than we might like. Yet it has to move at a pace that is real | | incremental. It moves much slower than we might like. Yet it has to move at a pace that is real |
| for all this revelation to get in contact with the evolved status of the people. And then there has | | for all this revelation to get in contact with the evolved status of the people. And then there has |
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| with revelations that my team and I are making and bringing into existence on this world | | with revelations that my team and I are making and bringing into existence on this world |
| through conscious contact with you. | | through conscious contact with you. |
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| It is like cooking a stew. It just has to cook down, and this is going to take a little time on the | | It is like cooking a stew. It just has to cook down, and this is going to take a little time on the |
| burner. But eventually, we'll get there. At least that's the promise of this possibility. If this group | | burner. But eventually, we'll get there. At least that's the promise of this possibility. If this group |
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| also be in default. We will have to continue this process and start again. We do not give up on | | also be in default. We will have to continue this process and start again. We do not give up on |
| our side. We're hoping that this generation will not give up with us either. Thank you. | | our side. We're hoping that this generation will not give up with us either. Thank you. |
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| Marthe: Thanks, Machiventa. I have a quick question. You've asked us many times to make your | | Marthe: Thanks, Machiventa. I have a quick question. You've asked us many times to make your |
| presence known. I've spent a lot of time summarizing, consulting with others, showing what I | | presence known. I've spent a lot of time summarizing, consulting with others, showing what I |
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| should we try and send it out? What is your suggestion about how we can make your presence | | should we try and send it out? What is your suggestion about how we can make your presence |
| known when we've done the work, but it's not clear where it must go? Thank you. | | known when we've done the work, but it's not clear where it must go? Thank you. |
| + | |
| + | |
| Machiventa: Yes, thank you, Marthe. There is afoot, several people that are creating websites to | | Machiventa: Yes, thank you, Marthe. There is afoot, several people that are creating websites to |
| do this with. We have within Mission Urantia some very talented people who can do this kind of | | do this with. We have within Mission Urantia some very talented people who can do this kind of |
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| and how we are experiencing this as individuals. We need to start to write our own stories and | | and how we are experiencing this as individuals. We need to start to write our own stories and |
| tell people these stories so that they can feel how real people internalize this, create a practice. | | tell people these stories so that they can feel how real people internalize this, create a practice. |
− | And then things will grow out of that. | + | And then things will grow out of that. |
| + | |
| You should begin to have people inquire with questions and that allows for groups of people to | | You should begin to have people inquire with questions and that allows for groups of people to |
| take on [the role of] responding to people. You may be asked to be consultants. “How do we | | take on [the role of] responding to people. You may be asked to be consultants. “How do we |
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| introduce other purposes to this work before you accomplish these core purposes. And so, if | | introduce other purposes to this work before you accomplish these core purposes. And so, if |
| you look at the process already taking place in this group, you can begin to see other purposes | | you look at the process already taking place in this group, you can begin to see other purposes |
− | creeping in that were never really part of what we asked you to do. It's just a matter of self�correcting, refocusing and not worrying about trying to do too much. | + | creeping in that were never really part of what we asked you to do. It's just a matter of self |
| + | correcting, refocusing and not worrying about trying to do too much. |
| + | |
| Remember, everybody on this planet of a normal mind (and that's the vast majority of human | | Remember, everybody on this planet of a normal mind (and that's the vast majority of human |
| beings) is indwelt with their own Thought Adjuster. So, it's not like you have to do all this on | | beings) is indwelt with their own Thought Adjuster. So, it's not like you have to do all this on |
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| attractive to a lot of people. We have to do that. So we're building it and you guys are doing | | attractive to a lot of people. We have to do that. So we're building it and you guys are doing |
| wonderful work. We're very excited about the work that you're doing. | | wonderful work. We're very excited about the work that you're doing. |
| + | |
| But never be afraid to take a moment to step back and say, “Wow, we are so into the weeds | | But never be afraid to take a moment to step back and say, “Wow, we are so into the weeds |
| with this, so busy that we need to step back and take a look at everything from a different | | with this, so busy that we need to step back and take a look at everything from a different |
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| everyone. Period. No distinctions made between Jew, Gentile, male, female, rich, poor, sick, | | everyone. Period. No distinctions made between Jew, Gentile, male, female, rich, poor, sick, |
| healthy. He loved everyone equally. And that attractive force is still alive in this world today, | | healthy. He loved everyone equally. And that attractive force is still alive in this world today, |
− | although in potential in some areas. | + | although in potential in some areas. |
| + | |
| Great progress is to be made if this potential is to be unleashed in this world where everybody | | Great progress is to be made if this potential is to be unleashed in this world where everybody |
| can come together in the spirit of cooperation and work together for the things that we all | | can come together in the spirit of cooperation and work together for the things that we all |
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| status quo, but it is actually something new, something original, something real that can help. | | status quo, but it is actually something new, something original, something real that can help. |
| Then this work can grow exponentially. Thank you. | | Then this work can grow exponentially. Thank you. |
| + | |
| Marthe: Thank you. | | Marthe: Thank you. |
| + | |
| Deborah: We've spoken for a long time, but I too have a question. I don't want to go into it too | | Deborah: We've spoken for a long time, but I too have a question. I don't want to go into it too |
| long, but I’m drawn to the work of Sri Auribindo and his associate called The Mother. I'm | | long, but I’m drawn to the work of Sri Auribindo and his associate called The Mother. I'm |
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| anything you can say to help direct me on developing the power of my mind for the good of this | | anything you can say to help direct me on developing the power of my mind for the good of this |
| world I would like to hear from you. | | world I would like to hear from you. |
| + | |
| Machiventa: Wonderful. Thank you, Deborah. This is Machiventa. These questions that you're | | Machiventa: Wonderful. Thank you, Deborah. This is Machiventa. These questions that you're |
| asking today, are what we like to talk about with you. How do we grow this ability to manifest | | asking today, are what we like to talk about with you. How do we grow this ability to manifest |
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| your attention to it. Somehow you have to design your life to set aside some time for reflection | | your attention to it. Somehow you have to design your life to set aside some time for reflection |
| about the things that you want to see happen. | | about the things that you want to see happen. |
| + | |
| So you can use your imagination to enhance these thoughts and begin to actually envision. Sit in | | So you can use your imagination to enhance these thoughts and begin to actually envision. Sit in |
| a hot tub with a cup of tea or coffee and let your mind run wild with imagination of how a world | | a hot tub with a cup of tea or coffee and let your mind run wild with imagination of how a world |
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| Deborah: Oh, thank you! So just what you said, my Thought Adjuster and I are wanting to | | Deborah: Oh, thank you! So just what you said, my Thought Adjuster and I are wanting to |
| develop the power of my thought, so who else do I go to but my Thought Adjuster. | | develop the power of my thought, so who else do I go to but my Thought Adjuster. |
| + | |
| Machiventa: Absolutely. | | Machiventa: Absolutely. |
| + | |
| Recca: Where do I go but to the Lord? | | Recca: Where do I go but to the Lord? |
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| Machiventa: Well, as you know, there's many, many ideas out there. A good idea is a good idea | | Machiventa: Well, as you know, there's many, many ideas out there. A good idea is a good idea |
| regardless of its source. Whatever you are attracted to read, to study, you will always find | | regardless of its source. Whatever you are attracted to read, to study, you will always find |
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| take it in, internalize it, see what works for you. Keep the best, leave the rest and move on. It is | | take it in, internalize it, see what works for you. Keep the best, leave the rest and move on. It is |
| your Thought Adjuster that will guide you through that process. | | your Thought Adjuster that will guide you through that process. |
| + | |
| Deborah: Thank you. Thank you very much, Machiventa. You’ve done a fabulous job of | | Deborah: Thank you. Thank you very much, Machiventa. You’ve done a fabulous job of |
| answering our questions today. | | answering our questions today. |
| + | |
| Machiventa: Yeah, you've put many interesting questions on the table. These questions that | | Machiventa: Yeah, you've put many interesting questions on the table. These questions that |
| have to do with where you are personally in your understanding in your own personal practice, | | have to do with where you are personally in your understanding in your own personal practice, |