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− | Oct. 1, 1992 Lesson For Young People | + | ===Topic: ''General''=== |
− | In the beginning, or maybe even before that, there was always God. He was perfect: smart, | + | ===Group: [[Tallahassee TeaM]]=== |
− | wise, fair, kind, and able to see into the future. There was this one thing, though, that He thought | + | ==Facilitators== |
− | would make everything even better -- someone to share with -- so He filled heaven with | + | ===Teacher: [[Will]]=== |
− | companions, angels and such. They are pretty much like us, with a beginning, and they live | + | ===TR: [[Eric]]=== |
− | forever. They have jobs, like us, only they do God's work. | + | ==Session 1== |
− | The great gift He made to them and us is free will, the chance to make up our own minds, even | + | *Oct. 1, 1992 Lesson For Young People |
− | if we are mistaken or if we want to do wrong. He trusts us to learn from the bad feeling of our | + | ===Lesson=== |
− | mistakes. Angels make mistakes sometimes. The Lucifer story is the story of a bad mistake. | + | ===='''''[[Creation]]'''''==== |
− | But God thought it through so far that He made a creature so different from Him, so | + | In the beginning, or maybe even before that, there was always [[God]]. He was [[perfect]]: smart, |
− | almost-opposite, that it is almost an animal. That is us. Of all the smart creatures, spiritual and | + | [[wise]], [[fair]], [[kind]], and able to see into the [[future]]. There was this one thing, though, that He [[thought]] |
− | physical, He gave us a chance to get better and better, never stopping, until we make it to heaven. | + | would make [[everything]] even better -- someone to [[share]] with -- so He filled [[heaven]] with |
| + | [[companions]], [[angels]] and such. They are pretty much like us, with a beginning, and they live |
| + | forever. They have jobs, like us, only they do [[God]]'s [[work]]. |
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| + | The great [[gift]] He made to them and us is [[free will]], the [[chance]] to make up our own [[minds]], even |
| + | if we are mistaken or if we want to do [[wrong]]. He [[trusts]] us to [[learn]] from the bad [[feeling]] of our |
| + | mistakes. [[Angels]] make mistakes sometimes. The [[Lucifer]] story is the story of a bad [[mistake]]. |
| + | But [[God]] [[thought]] it through so far that He made a [[creature]] so different from Him, so |
| + | almost-[[opposite]], that it is almost an [[animal]]. That is us. Of all the smart [[creatures]], [[spiritual]] and |
| + | [[physical]], He gave us a [[chance]] to get better and better, never stopping, until we make it to [[heaven]]. |
| And He made a special gift to each of us, to make sure that we can make it with or without extra | | And He made a special gift to each of us, to make sure that we can make it with or without extra |
− | help. He gave us each a little sliver of Himself, to give us a taste of perfect. That's what really | + | help. He gave us each a little sliver of Himself, to give us a [[taste]] of [[perfect]]. That's what really |
− | makes us different from our animal cousins -- not because we live in houses, they do that; not | + | makes us [[different]] from our [[animal]] cousins -- not because we live in houses, they do that; not |
− | because we wear clothes, they do that; not because we talk to each other, they kind-of do that; | + | because we wear [[clothes]], they do that; not because we [[talk]] to each other, they kind-of do that; |
− | not because we think, they probably do that. What makes us different is that we always know | + | not because we [[think]], they probably do that. What makes us [[different]] is that we always know |
| that there is a right thing to do. We can't always see it; sometimes we never find it; sometimes we | | that there is a right thing to do. We can't always see it; sometimes we never find it; sometimes we |
− | don't care about it; sometimes we refuse it; but we always know there is a right way. That's why | + | don't [[care]] about it; sometimes we refuse it; but we always know there is a right way. That's why |
− | we're not animals any more. It's the Father-fragment, that sliver of God, that makes us know | + | we're not [[animals]] any more. It's the [[Father-fragment]], that sliver of God, that makes us know |
| about right. | | about right. |
− | Everybody knows about right-and-wrong. Grownups talk about it, tell you what's right, | + | |
− | what's wrong. But grownups are wrong sometimes, sometimes they're mostly wrong. And even | + | Everybody knows about [[Morality|right-and-wrong]]. Grownups [[talk]] about it, tell you what's right, |
| + | what's wrong. But grownups are [[wrong]] sometimes, sometimes they're mostly wrong. And even |
| then each person knows what is right -- no matter what other people say. That's why we are | | then each person knows what is right -- no matter what other people say. That's why we are |
− | human. That's why God loves us. That's why some people say we are God's children, and He is | + | [[human]]. That's why [[God]] loves us. That's why some people say we are [[God]]'s [[children]], and He is |
− | our Father. | + | [[our Father]]. |
− | A good parent lets you do things for yourself. A good parent lets you make your own | + | |
− | mistakes, and lets you learn at your own speed. A good parent shows how it's done right, then | + | A [[good]] [[parent]] lets you do things for yourself. A good parent lets you make your own |
− | gets out of the way. A good parent teaches about the important things, and lets the little things | + | [[mistakes]], and lets you learn at your own [[speed]]. A good parent shows how it's done right, then |
| + | gets out of the way. A good [[parent]] teaches about the important things, and lets the little things |
| take care of themselves. | | take care of themselves. |
− | God is always busy, but never so busy that He can't listen to us. What He says is hard to | + | |
− | understand. Most people think He has never spoken to them. But He helps us from the inside. If | + | [[God]] is always [[busy]], but never so busy that He can't [[listen]] to us. What He says is hard to |
− | we trust ourselves, and work at what is right, everything will work out. We won't need to speak | + | [[understand]]. Most people think He has never spoken to them. But He helps us from the inside. If |
− | in words. We will be living with God -- always a happy feeling. | + | we [[trust]] ourselves, and work at what is right, everything will work out. We won't need to [[speak]] |
| + | in [[words]]. We will be living with [[God]] -- always a [[happy]] [[feeling]]. |
| That doesn't mean it will be easy. We are not like Him -- not yet anyway. And He knows it's | | That doesn't mean it will be easy. We are not like Him -- not yet anyway. And He knows it's |
− | hard. So He sent His son, so that we would have an example to look to. | + | hard. So He sent His son, so that we would have an [[example]] to look to. |
− | His son was born as an ordinary person. He gave up all his God-powers, and was born into a | + | His son was [[born]] as an [[ordinary]] [[person]]. He gave up all his [[God]]-[[powers]], and was born into a |
− | human family as a little helpless baby. He was called Jesus, just a regular boy in a regular village, | + | human [[family]] as a little helpless [[baby]]. He was called [[Jesus]], just a regular boy in a regular village, |
− | with parents and brothers and sisters in a stone house with a dirt floor. He didn't grow up rich or | + | with [[parents]] and [[brothers and sisters]] in a stone house with a dirt floor. He didn't grow up [[rich]] or |
| spoiled or fancy. He didn't go to private school, or get special treats because he was smart or | | spoiled or fancy. He didn't go to private school, or get special treats because he was smart or |
− | handsome. He was just a regular kid, with all the problems of every other kid, and maybe some | + | handsome. He was just a regular kid, with all the [[problems]] of every other kid, and maybe some |
− | extra. His mother told him one thing was right, and his father said something different. But he | + | extra. His [[mother]] told him one thing was right, and his [[father]] said something [[different]]. But he |
− | made it through all right, just like everybody else. He had friends that helped him, and bullies that | + | made it through all right, just like everybody else. He had [[friends]] that helped him, and bullies that |
− | picked on him, and girls who liked him and others who didn't. He never had a lot of money, and | + | picked on him, and girls who liked him and others who didn't. He never had a lot of [[money]], and |
− | he always had a lot of work to do. But he had one thing that he paid special attention to: he felt | + | he always had a lot of [[work]] to do. But he had one thing that he paid special [[attention]] to: he felt |
− | sure that there was always a right way, and he worked on that, thought about it, talked to | + | sure that there was always a right way, and he worked on that, [[thought]] about it, talked to |
− | teachers and old people about it. And later on, when he was older, after thinking for so long | + | [[teachers]] and old people about it. And later on, when he was older, after [[thinking]] for so long |
− | about what was right, he found out who he was. All the things he did, up to that point, are the | + | about what was right, he found out who he was. All the things he did, up to that [[point]], are the |
− | things we should all do too. That's just ordinary stuff, for every one of us. Jesus proved that any | + | things we should all do too. That's just [[ordinary]] stuff, for every one of us. [[Jesus]] [[proved]] that any |
− | ordinary person could know all about God, just by what was inside. | + | [[ordinary]] person could know all about [[God]], just by what was inside. |
− | And if he could do it, so can each of us. He went back to his place in heaven, and when we | + | And if he could do it, so can each of us. He went back to his place in [[heaven]], and when we |
− | feel like we can't take it any more, we can always speak to him. He knows. He understands. | + | [[feel]] like we can't take it any more, we can always [[speak]] to him. He knows. He [[understands]]. |
| That will help us get back on track. | | That will help us get back on track. |
− | Well, everybody gets to make up their own mind about these things. You might think this is | + | |
| + | Well, everybody gets to make up their own [[mind]] about these [[things]]. You might [[think]] this is |
| baloney, or some dumb grownup stuff, but it's not. It's everybody's stuff, and it doesn't matter if | | baloney, or some dumb grownup stuff, but it's not. It's everybody's stuff, and it doesn't matter if |
− | you are a kid or a grownup, this stuff never changes -- you just get busier. Pretty soon, you can | + | you are a kid or a grownup, this stuff never [[changes]] -- you just get busier. Pretty soon, you can |
− | train yourself never to think about this stuff, but it's always there. It sneaks out, and you find | + | [[train]] yourself never to [[think]] about this stuff, but it's always there. It sneaks out, and you find |
− | yourself thinking about right again. Can't stop God, you can only look away for a while. Maybe | + | yourself [[thinking]] about right again. Can't stop [[God]], you can only look away for a while. Maybe |
− | when you find yourself wishing for something right, you'll feel that connection. Know what it is? | + | when you find yourself [[wishing]] for something right, you'll feel that [[connection]]. Know what it is? |
− | It's God calling. And if you do right, it can change everything. | + | It's [[God]] [[Vocation|calling]]. And if you do right, it can change [[everything]]. |
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| + | ==Session 2== |
− | October 4, 1992 | + | *October 4, 1992 |
− | WILL: The love of God surrounds us. The love of God enfolds us. The love of God supports | + | ===Lesson=== |
− | us. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. | + | WILL: The [[love]] of [[God]] [[surrounds]] us. The love of God enfolds us. The love of God [[supports]] |
− | Good evening, my friends. Thank you for your company tonight. I am your teacher, Will, | + | us. [[Blessed]] is he who comes in the name of the Lord. |
− | who loves you. | + | |
− | We are approaching our anniversary passage. We used this long stillness exercise to attempt | + | Good evening, my [[friends]]. Thank you for your company tonight. I am your [[teacher]], Will, |
− | to examine your practice. I think that this would be a good point to exchange questions and | + | who [[loves]] you. |
− | answers about individual stillness practice since that is the key to our entire effort. If every person | + | ===='''''[[Stillness]]'''''==== |
− | chooses to participate, it will take at least two Sunday meetings. So during this coming week | + | We are approaching our anniversary passage. We used this long [[stillness]] exercise to attempt |
− | please make an extra effort to attempt the stillness and compose a question relating to your own | + | to [[examine]] your [[practice]]. I think that this would be a good [[point]] to exchange questions and |
| + | answers about [[individual]] [[stillness]] practice since that is the key to our entire [[effort]]. If every person |
| + | [[chooses]] to [[participate]], it will take at least two Sunday meetings. So during this coming week |
| + | please make an extra [[effort]] to attempt the [[stillness]] and [[compose]] a [[question]] relating to your own |
| practice. We will begin next week. | | practice. We will begin next week. |
− | Its not always comfortable being alone with God. The experience is usually full of intrusive | + | |
− | thoughts. You wonder where to put your feet, how you should hold your mouth, if you should | + | Its not always comfortable being [[alone]] with [[God]]. The [[experience]] is usually full of intrusive |
− | think some certain thing or not think some certain things. It is difficult to instruct people in what | + | [[thoughts]]. You wonder where to put your feet, how you should hold your mouth, if you should |
− | they should do. We have had almost a year of discovery. I think it is a good start although I will | + | [[think]] some certain thing or not think some certain things. It is [[difficult]] to instruct people in what |
− | tell you frankly that regularity is more important than success. It is never time to sleep on your | + | they should do. We have had almost a year of [[discovery]]. I think it is a [[good]] start although I will |
| + | tell you frankly that regularity is more important than [[success]]. It is never time to [[sleep]] on your |
| awards. | | awards. |
− | The stillness practice, in one way, is going into the quiet place in yourself. Many people find | + | |
− | this place to be theoretical. They agree that it must be somewhere but all the doors look the | + | The [[stillness]] [[practice]], in one way, is going into the [[quiet]] place in yourself. Many people find |
− | same. For most people, successful stillness practice means marking the door. Once you move | + | this place to be [[theoretical]]. They [[agree]] that it must be somewhere but all the doors look the |
− | away from the door you are subject to all of the other factors of life. The times that you are | + | same. For most people, successful [[stillness]] [[practice]] means marking the door. Once you move |
− | excited, the times that you are relaxed, the times that the pressures of daily life catch up, the times | + | away from the door you are subject to all of the other [[factors]] of life. The times that you are |
− | that they are discharged. The times that you worry about the things that have yet to pass and | + | [[excited]], the times that you are [[relaxed]], the times that the [[pressures]] of daily life catch up, the times |
| + | that they are discharged. The times that you [[worry]] about the things that have yet to pass and |
| those that already have. When you find the door with the mark on it, straighten your back and | | those that already have. When you find the door with the mark on it, straighten your back and |
− | open it. You see nothing. This is frustrating to most people. | + | open it. You see nothing. This is [[frustrating]] to most people. |
− | I think the best description of it is standing on the bow of a large ship so far above the water | + | |
− | and so far projected forward that even the ship's prow, cutting through the waves makes no sound | + | I think the best [[description]] of it is standing on the bow of a large ship so far above the [[water]] |
− | that reaches the listener. You look out into the fog, all your senses keen and there is simply no | + | and so far [[projected]] forward that even the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prow ship's prow], cutting through the [[waves]] makes no [[sound]] |
− | information. No thoughts, no vision, no smells, no sounds, no feelings. And yet, you are | + | that reaches the [[listener]]. You look out into the [[fog]], all your [[senses]] keen and there is [[simply]] no |
− | surrounded with concern and love and guidance. We are prohibited from interfering with the time | + | [[information]]. No [[thoughts]], no [[vision]], no smells, no sounds, no [[feelings]]. And yet, you are |
− | you have with the Father. | + | [[surrounded]] with concern and [[love]] and [[guidance]]. We are [[prohibited]] from [[interfering]] with the time |
− | Communication, when it develops, is not at all like this experience. True stillness identification | + | you have with [[the Father]]. |
− | and soul connection with the Heavenly Father. Communication with one of us is a busy affair. | + | |
− | It's full of mistakes, suggestions, ineptly phrased remarks and information that generally leads the | + | [[Communication]], when it [[develops]], is not at all like this [[experience]]. True [[stillness]] identification |
− | human immediately off upon unproductive tangents. Stillness is pure. Communication is like a | + | and [[soul]] [[connection]] with the [[Heavenly Father]]. [[Communication]] with one of us is a [[busy]] affair. |
− | library in a foreign country and it is not quiet. It is a messy business. Stillness is asked. | + | It's full of [[mistakes]], suggestions, ineptly phrased remarks and [[information]] that generally leads the |
− | Communication is offered. They are not the same. In fact, they have virtually nothing to do with | + | [[human]] immediately off upon unproductive [[tangents]]. [[Stillness]] is [[pure]]. [[Communication]] is like a |
− | one another. Stillness will prepare you for communication. It doesn't work the other way around. | + | [[library]] in a foreign country and it is not [[quiet]]. It is a messy business. [[Stillness]] is asked. |
| + | [[Communication]] is offered. They are not the same. In [[fact]], they have [[virtually]] nothing to do with |
| + | one another. [[Stillness]] will [[prepare]] you for [[communication]]. It doesn't work the other way around. |
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| So, we approach an anniversary. It is time to get serious. That doesn't mean we won't have | | So, we approach an anniversary. It is time to get serious. That doesn't mean we won't have |
− | jokes. It doesn't mean we won't make mistakes. It is time to get serious about stillness practice. | + | [[jokes]]. It doesn't mean we won't make [[mistakes]]. It is time to get serious about [[stillness]] [[practice]]. |
− | Next week we will begin discussions. This week try to get a mark on the door that will last so | + | Next week we will begin [[discussions]]. This week try to get a mark on the door that will last so |
− | that you can come and go as you please. Finding your way back is always a problem. Until next | + | that you can come and go as you please. Finding your way back is always a [[problem]]. |
− | week, Shalom.
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− | October 11, 1992
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− | WILL: The love of God surrounds us. The love of God enfolds us. The power of God supports | + | ==Session 3== |
| + | *October 11, 1992 |
| + | ===Lesson=== |
| + | WILL: The [[love]] of [[God]] [[surrounds]] us. The love of God enfolds us. The [[power]] of God [[supports]] |
| us. Wherever we gather, He is. | | us. Wherever we gather, He is. |
− | Welcome and good evening. I am your teacher, Will, who loves you. [Telephone rings, | + | ===='''''[[Stillness]]'''''==== |
− | answering machine answers, caller leaves a message.] There's always communication. Thank you | + | [[Welcome]] and good evening. I am your [[teacher]], Will, who [[loves]] you. [Telephone rings, |
− | with your indulgence with our long stillness session tonight. For some of the group members it is | + | answering machine answers, caller leaves a [[message]].] There's always [[communication]]. Thank you |
− | the only stillness practice that they do, so, since this is a powerful setting for stillness practice, we | + | with your indulgence with our long [[stillness]] session tonight. For some of the [[group]] members it is |
− | like them to have good and deep experience. We have observers tonight; many spirit teachers are | + | the only [[stillness]] practice that they do, so, since this is a [[powerful]] setting for [[stillness]] practice, we |
− | interested in our group as they would be in any group which approaches an anniversary date. A | + | like them to have [[good]] and deep [[experience]]. We have [[observers]] tonight; many spirit [[teachers]] are |
− | measure, by some standard, of how far all of you have traveled in approximately one earth year. | + | interested in our [[group]] as they would be in any group which approaches an anniversary date. A |
− | We know that all of you feel that this is so. Your presence proves it. | + | measure, by some [[standard]], of how far all of you have [[traveled]] in approximately one earth year. |
− | Well, there is no particular way that we should go about this commemorization of this | + | We know that all of you [[feel]] that this is so. Your [[presence]] proves it. |
− | milepost. Any method that you prefer will be acceptable. We will try to respond within our | + | |
− | limitations. As you have probably discerned by now through your stillness practice, the | + | Well, there is no particular way that we should go about this commemoration of this |
− | limitations are becoming progressively few. You are earning your way toward heaven. For the | + | milepost. Any [[method]] that you prefer will be [[acceptable]]. We will try to [[respond]] within our |
− | moment, I would like to limit our question and answer discussions to those matters directly | + | [[limitations]]. As you have probably [[discerned]] by now through your [[stillness]] [[practice]], the |
− | related to stillness practice since that is the thrust of our ministry. You have all developed far | + | [[limitations]] are becoming [[progressively]] few. You are [[earning]] your way toward [[heaven]]. For the |
− | enough that private meetings, properly recorded and made available to other group members, will | + | [[moment]], I would like to [[limit]] our question and answer [[discussions]] to those matters directly |
− | be suitable as methods of inquiry into private areas of interest. For now, the floor is open. | + | related to [[stillness]] practice since that is the thrust of our ministry. You have all [[developed]] far |
| + | enough that [[private]] [[meetings]], properly recorded and made available to other group members, will |
| + | be suitable as [[methods]] of [[inquiry]] into private areas of interest. For now, the floor is open. |
| Question away. | | Question away. |
− | HAL: OK, I'll kick it off here. I've noticed in stillness practice two different feelings or two | + | |
− | different feeling qualities that stillness tends to have and each one seems to have a characteristic, I | + | ===Dialogue=== |
− | guess I would call it a spacial orientation. One of those is more of an inward going feeling maybe | + | HAL: OK, I'll kick it off here. I've noticed in [[stillness]] practice [[two]] [[different]] [[feelings]] or two |
− | centered roughly around the heart area. It often seems very stable and calm, a relaxing | + | different feeling [[qualities]] that stillness tends to have and each one seems to have a characteristic, I |
− | experience. | + | guess I would call it a [[spatial]] [[orientation]]. One of those is more of an inward going [[feeling]] maybe |
− | The second kind of feeling is more of an outward and upward feeling roughly centered around | + | centered roughly around the [[heart]] area. It often seems very [[stable]] and calm, a [[relaxing]] |
| + | [[experience]]. |
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| + | The second kind of feeling is more of an outward and upward [[feeling]] roughly [[centered]] around |
| the forehead and then up and out. It often seems to be sort of a, something like approaching a | | the forehead and then up and out. It often seems to be sort of a, something like approaching a |
− | worship experience sometimes, often high energy, feeling of energy coming down or into you, | + | [[worship]] [[experience]] sometimes, often high [[energy]], [[feeling]] of energy coming down or into you, |
− | things like that. I was wondering if you could comment on these feelings. What they correspond | + | things like that. I was [[wondering]] if you could comment on these [[feelings]]. What they [[correspond]] |
− | to in reality, if anything. If one is better than the other, that sort of thing. | + | to in [[reality]], if anything. If one is better than the other, that sort of thing. |
− | WILL: Second scenario first. The sensation that you perceive connected to your head with an | + | |
− | invigorating quality is the spirit gravity pull centered in the Son - the Eternal Son of the Trinity. | + | WILL: Second scenario first. The [[sensation]] that you [[perceive]] [[connected]] to your head with an |
− | Many people understand the concept of spiritual gravity as a one way, mono directional, flow, but | + | [[invigorating]] [[quality]] is the [[spirit gravity]] pull centered in the Son - the [[Eternal Son]] of the [[Trinity]]. |
− | this perception overlooks the fact that there is a feeling of discovery and a feeling of momentum | + | Many people [[understand]] the [[concept]] of [[spiritual gravity]] as a one way, mono [[directional]], [[flow]], but |
− | connected and those feelings cause invigoration of the human who experiences connection with | + | this [[perception]] overlooks the [[fact]] that there is a [[feeling]] of [[discovery]] and a feeling of [[momentum]] |
− | spiritual gravity. | + | [[connected]] and those feelings cause [[invigoration]] of the human who [[experiences]] [[connection]] with |
− | Scenario one, second. The Indwelling Adjuster, though not possessing qualities which we | + | [[spiritual gravity]]. |
− | would describe as personality qualities, is nonetheless cut from the cloth of the Father. The | + | |
− | Father, primarily, is a loving creature. It is inescapable that the fragment separated from Him | + | Scenario one, second. The [[Indwelling Adjuster]], though not [[possessing]] [[qualities]] which we |
− | which lives in you should cause profound feelings of oneness and identification, openness and | + | would describe as [[personality]] qualities, is nonetheless cut from the cloth of [[the Father]]. The |
− | love. Does that answer? | + | Father, primarily, is a [[loving]] creature. It is inescapable that the [[fragment]] separated from Him |
| + | which lives in you should cause [[profound]] [[feelings]] of [[oneness]] and identification, openness and |
| + | [[love]]. Does that answer? |
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| HAL: Yes, that is very helpful, thank you. | | HAL: Yes, that is very helpful, thank you. |
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| WILL: Next question. | | WILL: Next question. |
− | JOAN: I have combined some prayer and visualization at the beginning of my meditation then
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− | basically done TM without the mantra. Biofeedback has shown that this produces alpha waves
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− | and a feeling of deep relaxation. Is this deep silence a suitable platform from which to focus a
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− | reaching to God without and the fragment within and is the purpose of this practice to grow
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− | closer to God and synchronize my will with His? And can I use this same silence platform to
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− | focus on listening for inner guidance or would it be better from a shallower level of meditation?
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− | WILL: Transcendental meditation and similar techniques of meditation are recommended except
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− | to the extent that they lead to obliteration of consciousness. Obliteration of consciousness is a
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− | difficult concept to convey. So long as your transcendental meditation does not fall below the
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− | state of relaxation with a feeling of readiness to it, with a feeling of potentiality to it, you do well.
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− | An absolute requirement of stillness practice, as taught in this ministry, is consciousness. You
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− | must be conscious. Therefore we attempt to discourage people from becoming entangled in
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− | elaborate schemes of self projection or identification with natural phenomena or celestial bodies in
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− | the astronomic sky. Or practices such as astral projection. Where you are, who you are, is
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− | always good enough for God. You need not remake yourself. God loves you anyway.
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− | God's communication with you is not conveyed with human words; certainly not in the
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− | English language nor any language that we recognize. God's communication is spirit to spirit;
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− | spark to spark; forehead to forehead; palm to palm. You are becoming progressively
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− | spiritualized. As you make progress, your communication with the Father is more complete, has
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− | more depth, more breadth of front. You are increasing your contact area at the point of
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− | intersection with results that I will leave to your imagination. That, too, is part of the experience.
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− | It is not necessary to think certain thoughts or to listen to certain sounds or even to hope to | + | JOAN: I have combined some [[prayer]] and [[visualization]] at the beginning of my [[meditation]] then |
− | identify and repeat certain feelings which are naturally spawned by the active communication, | + | basically done [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transcendental_Meditation TM] without the [[mantra]]. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biofeedback Biofeedback] has shown that this produces [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpha_waves alpha waves] |
− | person to person, with the Heavenly Father. It is enough for you to earn all the necessary stripes | + | and a [[feeling]] of deep [[relaxation]]. Is this deep [[silence]] a suitable platform from which to [[focus]] a |
− | simply by making yourself available. That is the most important part. Make yourself available for | + | reaching to [[God]] without and [[Thought Adjuster|the fragment within]] and is the [[purpose]] of this [[practice]] to [[grow]] |
− | God. What you do or don't do or try to do in addition to that simple fact of availability is trivial. | + | closer to [[God]] and [[synchronize]] my will with His? And can I use this same [[silence]] platform to |
− | I can say with absolute authority that God appreciates you. He is waiting to share Himself. He is | + | [[focus]] on [[listening]] for inner guidance or would it be better from a shallower level of [[meditation]]? |
− | ever polite in His mannerisms. By making yourself available, you invite Him to enter your life. | + | |
− | Through the process of age and the normal ups and downs of life which vary from hour to | + | WILL: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transcendental_Meditation Transcendental meditation] and similar [[techniques]] of [[meditation]] are recommended except |
− | hour, great variety is experienced in the type and tenacity of connection available with the | + | to the extent that they lead to [[Annihilation|obliteration]] of [[consciousness]]. Obliteration of consciousness is a |
− | Heavenly Father. It is meant to be so. Jesus of Nazareth did not have a certain mentality or point | + | [[difficult]] concept to convey. So long as your [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transcendental_Meditation transcendental meditation] does not fall below the |
− | of view which he maintained all through life. He lived the full range as a human and he | + | [[state]] of [[relaxation]] with a [[feeling]] of readiness to it, with a feeling of [[potentiality]] to it, you do well. |
− | experienced exactly the same surge of emotions, joys and disappointments, irritations and | + | |
− | happinesses that each of you experience every day. It was not necessary for him to go to any
| + | An [[absolute]] [[requirement]] of [[stillness]] practice, as taught in [[Teaching Mission|this ministry]], is [[consciousness]]. You |
− | particular place in his personality in order to communicate with the Heavenly Father. To the | + | must be [[conscious]]. Therefore we attempt to discourage people from becoming [[entangled]] in |
− | extent that you somehow identify a practical and productive place to which you go to make | + | elaborate schemes of [[self]] [[projection]] or identification with [[natural]] [[phenomena]] or [[celestial]] bodies in |
− | yourself available to the Father, then we encourage you to utilize that, yet we will say that it is not | + | the astronomic [[sky]]. Or [[practices]] such as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astral_projection astral projection]. Where you are, who you are, is |
− | exclusive. The Father is always there. The only limitations on your communication with Him are | + | always [[good]] enough for [[God]]. You need not remake yourself. [[God]] loves you anyway. |
− | those which you impose upon yourselves. This doesn't have to be a [dreary] exercise. There is | + | God's [[communication]] with you is not conveyed with [[human]] [[words]]; certainly not in the |
− | no reason why communication with the Father should not be lighthearted, happy, full of | + | [[English]] language nor any language that we [[recognize]]. God's [[communication]] is [[spirit]] to spirit; |
− | snickering and jokes. Availability is the key. Is that satisfactory? | + | [[spark]] to spark; forehead to forehead; palm to palm. You are becoming [[progressively]] |
| + | spiritualized. As you make [[progress]], your [[communication]] with [[the Father]] is more complete, has |
| + | more depth, more breadth of front. You are increasing your [[contact]] area at the [[point]] of |
| + | [[intersection]] with results that I will leave to your [[imagination]]. That, too, is part of the [[experience]]. |
| + | |
| + | It is not [[necessary]] to think certain [[thoughts]] or to [[listen]] to certain [[sounds]] or even to [[hope]] to |
| + | identify and repeat certain [[feelings]] which are naturally spawned by the [[active]] [[communication]], |
| + | [[person]] to person, with the [[Heavenly Father]]. It is enough for you to earn all the [[necessary]] stripes |
| + | [[simply]] by making yourself available. That is the most important part. Make yourself available for |
| + | [[God]]. What you do or don't do or try to do in addition to that [[simple]] [[fact]] of availability is [[trivial]]. |
| + | I can say with [[absolute]] [[authority]] that [[God]] [[appreciates]] you. He is waiting to [[share]] Himself. He is |
| + | ever [[polite]] in His [[manner]]isms. By making yourself available, you [[invite]] Him to enter your life. |
| + | Through the [[process]] of age and the [[normal]] ups and downs of life which vary from hour to |
| + | hour, great variety is [[experienced]] in the type and [[tenacity]] of [[connection]] available with the |
| + | [[Heavenly Father]]. It is meant to be so. [[Jesus]] of [[Nazareth]] did not have a certain mentality or [[point |
| + | of view]] which he maintained all through life. He lived the full [[range]] as a human and he |
| + | [[experienced]] exactly the same surge of [[emotions]], [[joys]] and [[disappointments]], [[irritations]] and |
| + | [[happiness]]es that each of you [[experience]] every day. It was not [[necessary]] for him to go to any |
| + | particular place in his [[personality]] in order to [[communicate]] with the [[Heavenly Father]]. To the |
| + | extent that you somehow identify a [[practical]] and productive place to which you go to make |
| + | yourself available to [[the Father]], then we [[encourage]] you to utilize that, yet we will say that it is not |
| + | exclusive. [[The Father]] is always there. The only [[limitations]] on your [[communication]] with Him are |
| + | those which you [[impose]] upon yourselves. This doesn't have to be a [dreary] [[exercise]]. There is |
| + | no reason why [[communication]] with [[the Father]] should not be lighthearted, [[happy]], full of |
| + | snickering and [[jokes]]. Availability is the key. Is that [[satisfactory]]? |
| + | |
| JOAN: That is a beautiful answer, thank you. | | JOAN: That is a beautiful answer, thank you. |
− | SUSAN: I think many of us, on occasion, are disgruntled when we try to practice stillness, which | + | |
− | implies, no, which specifies stillness. We close our eyes and lots and lots of other thoughts come | + | SUSAN: I think many of us, on occasion, are disgruntled when we try to [[practice]] [[stillness]], which |
− | in and the harder we try to keep from thinking of daily things the more they intrude. We begin to | + | implies, no, which specifies [[stillness]]. We close our eyes and lots and lots of other [[thoughts]] come |
− | feel like we are not getting anywhere and we give up in self disgust. I don't think that I am alone | + | in and the harder we try to keep from [[thinking]] of daily things the more they intrude. We begin to |
− | in having that feeling on occasion. Do we just keep sitting there and hope for the best? | + | [[feel]] like we are not getting anywhere and we give up in [[self]] [[disgust]]. I don't [[think]] that I am alone |
− | WILL: You know, by design, you are intended to be thinking creatures. Your thoughts are one | + | in having that feeling on occasion. Do we just keep sitting there and [[hope]] for the best? |
− | of your chief products. I heard many good thoughts tonight. Traded. Traded up, improved | + | |
− | upon, so that they became sort of a currency amongst the members of the group tonight | + | WILL: You know, by [[design]], you are [[intended]] to be [[thinking]] creatures. Your [[thoughts]] are one |
− | concerning death and the afterlife. You might even say that thoughts are a part of the currency of | + | of your chief [[products]]. I heard many good [[thoughts]] tonight. Traded. Traded up, improved |
− | the universe. You know, in the afterlife, people are not exclusively limited to profound thoughts. | + | upon, so that they became sort of a [[currency]] amongst the members of the group tonight |
− | [Laughter] It is the interchange of ideas expressed as thoughts that provides the vehicle for people | + | concerning [[death]] and the afterlife. You might even say that thoughts are a part of the currency of |
− | to gain experience, to gain understanding, to gain a modicum of wisdom without having to endure | + | the universe. You know, in the [[afterlife]], people are not exclusively [[limited]] to [[profound]] [[thoughts]]. |
− | the necessity of individual discovery of every facet of the universe. In order to arrive on the | + | [Laughter] It is the interchange of [[ideas]] expressed as thoughts that provides the vehicle for people |
− | shores of Paradise, it is necessary to have seen all and to have grasped all, but you all also know | + | to gain [[experience]], to gain [[understanding]], to gain a modicum of [[wisdom]] without having to [[endure]] |
− | that you have but one material life to live and so you are not chained to the personal experiential | + | the [[necessity]] of [[individual]] [[discovery]] of every [[facet]] of [[the universe]]. In order to arrive on the |
− | collection of all evidence in order to reach the ultimate goal. That is why I can say that thoughts | + | shores of [[Paradise]], it is [[necessary]] to have seen all and to have grasped all, but you all also know |
− | are part of the currency of the universe. | + | that you have but one [[material]] life to live and so you are not [[chained]] to the [[personal]] experiential |
− | So we do not prescribe that you attempt to stop your thoughts. Stillness, like life in general, is | + | [[collection]] of all [[evidence]] in order to reach the [[ultimate]] goal. That is why I can say that [[thoughts]] |
− | about keeping your mind on the most important thing. It is not necessary to root out all your | + | are [[part]] of the [[currency]] of [[the universe]]. |
− | thoughts. Simply let them pass through. They are only bit players on the scene anyway. One of | + | ===='''''[[Ego]]'''''==== |
− | the design flaws of the ego is that it attempts to organize things for which it is unfit. The ego tries | + | So we do not [[prescribe]] that you attempt to stop your [[thoughts]]. [[Stillness]], like life in general, is |
− | to extend its authority into areas of the personality where it is not properly designed for | + | about keeping your [[mind]] on the most important thing. It is not [[necessary]] to [[root]] out all your |
− | preeminence. The human ego will attempt to organize and thereby inescapably trivialize spiritual | + | [[thoughts]]. [[Simply]] let them pass through. They are only bit players on the scene anyway. One of |
− | experience. It will seek to categorize and pair off in polar opposites those experiences which | + | the [[design]] [[flaws]] of the [[ego]] is that it attempts to [[organize]] things for which it is unfit. The [[ego]] tries |
− | might otherwise be quite productive to you. The ego does this any time you focus attention and | + | to extend its [[authority]] into areas of the [[personality]] where it is not properly designed for |
− | is naturally intended to function in this manner. If, however, rather than focusing your attention | + | preeminence. The human [[ego]] will attempt to [[organize]] and thereby inescapably [[trivialize]] [[spiritual]] |
− | upon any particular thought, which the ego naturally interprets as needing some organization, then | + | [[experience]]. It will seek to categorize and pair off in polar [[opposites]] those [[experiences]] which |
− | that thought will float past and off the stage. Do not vex yourself over your thoughts. We | + | might otherwise be quite productive to you. The [[ego]] does this any time you [[focus]] [[attention]] and |
− | recommend that you attempt stillness practice for ten minutes at a time. Twenty minutes at the | + | is naturally [[intended]] to [[function]] in this [[manner]]. If, however, rather than [[focusing]] your [[attention]] |
− | outside extremity. If you find that you are burdened with extraneous thoughts during your | + | upon any particular [[thought]], which the ego naturally [[interprets]] as needing some [[organization]], then |
− | stillness practice at a regular time each day, experiment with the time frame in which you practice | + | that [[thought]] will float past and off the [[stage]]. Do not vex yourself over your [[thoughts]]. We |
− | your stillness. You might find a certain time of the day more conducive. Does that address your | + | recommend that you attempt [[stillness]] practice for ten minutes at a time. Twenty minutes at the |
| + | outside extremity. If you find that you are burdened with extraneous [[thoughts]] during your |
| + | [[stillness]] practice at a regular time each day, [[experiment]] with the time frame in which you [[practice]] |
| + | your [[stillness]]. You might find a certain time of the day more conducive. Does that address your |
| concern? | | concern? |
− | SUSAN: Yes, thank you and I have found occasionally that trains of thought lead to insights | + | |
| + | SUSAN: Yes, thank you and I have found occasionally that trains of [[thought]] lead to [[insights]] |
| sometimes so, yeah, thanks. | | sometimes so, yeah, thanks. |
− | WILL: Next question. | + | |
− | KATHY: Could you address the phenomenon that some of us experience of pressure. | + | WILL: Next [[question]]. |
− | WILL: The pressure that you feel is a physiological manifestation in changes in magnetism which | + | ===='''''[[Physiology]]'''''==== |
− | are occurring as a part of the reencircuiting process. Because of the large salt water content of | + | KATHY: Could you address the [[phenomenon]] that some of us [[experience]] of [[pressure]]. |
− | your blood stream system, your bodies are peculiarly sensitive to ionization and subtle changes in | + | |
− | the magnetic surroundings which are manipulated from time to time mostly as a result of the | + | WILL: The [[pressure]] that you feel is a [[physiological]] [[manifestation]] in [[changes]] in [[magnetism]] which |
− | comings and goings of certain spirit personalities. [Dog barks, laughter] The simplest way to | + | are occurring as a part of the reencircuiting [[process]]. Because of the large [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seawater salt water] content of |
− | describe it is as if a magnet is passed through a field of charged particles. Every particle in the | + | your [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circulation_%28physiology%29 blood stream system], your bodies are peculiarly [[sensitive]] to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ionization ionization] and subtle [[changes]] in |
− | field feels the pull of the passage of the magnetically charged object depending upon proximity. I | + | the [[magnetic]] [[surroundings]] which are [[manipulated]] from time to time mostly as a result of the |
− | do not believe we have caused any pain to anyone and I can see that it might be somewhat | + | comings and goings of certain [[spirit]] [[personalities]]. [Dog barks, [[laughter]]] The simplest way to |
− | disturbing but I assure you that it is not biological manipulation of individual humans. Rather it is | + | [[describe]] it is as if a [[magnet]] is passed through a field of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charged_particles charged particles]. Every particle in the |
− | a consequence of other personality activities. For the moment that is all I can say on this topic. | + | field feels the pull of the passage of the [[magnetically]] charged object depending upon proximity. I |
− | KATHY: While you are physiological things, the second thing I experienced at one time, | + | do not [[believe]] we have caused any [[pain]] to anyone, and I can see that it might be somewhat |
− | especially when I was practicing more regularly, was a sort of a G force and a feeling of going | + | disturbing but I [[assure]] you that it is not [[biological]] [[manipulation]] of [[individual]] humans. Rather it is |
− | upwards and it was always followed by definitely a quickening and a better feeling at the end of | + | a [[consequence]] of other [[personality]] [[activities]]. For the moment that is all I can say on this [[topic]]. |
− | that. Is that also included in that sort of thing or is it strictly a psychological phenomena? | + | |
− | WILL: No, I would not describe it as a psychological phenomenon. I am fairly certain that what | + | KATHY: While you are [[physiological]] things, the second thing I [[experienced]] at one time, |
− | you are experiencing is the same as your colleague, the connection with spirit gravity to which all | + | especially when I was [[practicing]] more regularly, was a sort of a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G_force G force] and a [[feeling]] of going |
− | self aware creatures are subject flowing individually to them from the second person of the | + | upwards and it was always followed by definitely a quickening and a better [[feeling]] at the end of |
− | Trinity. One more question tonight. | + | that. Is that also included in that sort of thing or is it strictly a [[psychological]] [[phenomena]]? |
− | SUSAN: A quicky. This seems maybe real simple but are prayer, stillness and attempts to be | + | |
− | available for communication three separate entities? Yes or No. If so, we set aside more time. | + | WILL: No, I would not [[describe]] it as a [[psychological]] [[phenomenon]]. I am fairly certain that what |
− | WILL: [Loud dog howls continue] Creatures are stirring. | + | you are [[experiencing]] is the same as your [[colleague]], the [[connection]] with [[spirit gravity]] to which all |
− | Readers of this transcript will be puzzled if we do not define our terms. For our present | + | [[self]] [[aware]] creatures are subject [[flowing]] individually to them from [[Eternal Son|the second person]] of the |
− | purposes, stillness is a technique of prayer. Prayer is an awfully large concept. Ideally it should | + | [[Trinity]]. One more [[question]] tonight. |
− | subsume our entire lives. For purposes of this discussion though, we should perhaps call stillness | + | |
− | a subset of prayer. Stillness not being anything concerned with petitions or supplications or | + | SUSAN: A quicky. This seems maybe real [[simple]] but are [[prayer]], [[stillness]] and attempts to be |
− | entreaties or attempts to solicit favor or benefits for yourself or anyone else. Stillness is | + | available for [[communication]] three [[separate]] [[entities]]? Yes or No. If so, we set aside more time. |
− | communication with the Father. He talks, you listen. | + | |
− | Making yourself available for communications with other personalities is supplementary to | + | WILL: [Loud dog howls continue] [[Creatures]] are stirring. |
− | stillness practice. It is possible to forgo stillness practice and only communicate. Most of you | + | [[Readers]] of this [[transcript]] will be [[puzzled]] if we do not define our terms. For our present |
− | will find this very difficult and I think I can assure you that you will not find it particularly | + | [[purposes]], [[stillness]] is a [[technique]] of [[prayer]]. Prayer is an awfully large [[concept]]. [[Ideally]] it should subsume our entire lives. For [[purposes]] of this [[discussion]] though, we should perhaps call [[stillness]] |
− | satisfying although I do not expect you to believe me. Communication is generally puzzling, | + | a subset of [[prayer]]. [[Stillness]] not being anything concerned with [[petitions]] or supplications or |
− | disruptive, disturbing and the cause for more doubt than previously existed. It simplifies nothing | + | entreaties or attempts to solicit [[favor]] or benefits for yourself or anyone else. [[Stillness]] is |
− | and usually complicates everything. However, communication is essential to the progress of this | + | [[communication]] with [[the Father]]. He talks, you [[listen]]. |
| + | |
| + | Making yourself available for [[communications]] with other [[personalities]] is supplementary to |
| + | [[stillness]] practice. It is possible to forgo [[stillness]] practice and only [[communicate]]. Most of you |
| + | will find this very [[difficult]] and I think I can [[assure]] you that you will not find it particularly |
| + | [[satisfying]] although I do not [[expect]] you to believe me. [[Communication]] is generally [[puzzling]], |
| + | disruptive, disturbing and the cause for more [[doubt]] than previously existed. It simplifies nothing |
| + | and usually [[complicates]] everything. However, [[communication]] is [[essential]] to the [[progress]] of this |
| ministry, at least until members of this group begin to have some preliminary and reliable | | ministry, at least until members of this group begin to have some preliminary and reliable |
− | communication with their individual Indwelling Adjusters. So, the short answer is yes. | + | [[communication]] with their [[individual]] [[Indwelling Adjusters]]. So, the short answer is yes. |
− | My connection grows thin. Let us continue these discussions next week. I hope you have | + | My [[connection]] grows thin. Let us continue these [[discussions]] next week. I [[hope]] you have |
| found our exchange tonight productive. | | found our exchange tonight productive. |
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| ALL: Yes, very. | | ALL: Yes, very. |
− | WILL: Until next week then, I wish you well and encourage you to return to regular practice so | + | |
− | that we can all get on the train together. I love you all individually and collectively you amount to | + | WILL: Until next week then, I [[wish]] you well and [[encourage]] you to return to regular [[practice]] so |
| + | that we can all get on the train [[together]]. I [[love]] you all individually and [[collectively]] you amount to |
| far more than even you estimate. | | far more than even you estimate. |
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− | October 18, 1992 | + | |
− | WILL: The love of God surrounds us. The love of God enfolds us. The power of God supports | + | ==Session 4== |
| + | *October 18, 1992 |
| + | ===Lesson=== |
| + | WILL: The [[love]] of [[God]] [[surrounds]] us. The love of God enfolds us. The [[power]] of God [[supports]] |
| us. Wherever we gather, He is. | | us. Wherever we gather, He is. |
− | Good evening once again. I am your teacher, Will, who always loves you. I enjoyed your | + | |
| + | Good evening once again. I am your [[teacher]], Will, who always [[loves]] you. I enjoyed your |
| comments tonight. I found particularly instructive your comments on the dearth of comments | | comments tonight. I found particularly instructive your comments on the dearth of comments |
− | from last week's meeting. I will say that it does not indicate anything particularly valuable that | + | from last week's [[meeting]]. I will say that it does not indicate anything particularly valuable that |
− | people should have immediate comments or immediate perceptions responding to the teachings | + | people should have [[immediate]] comments or immediate [[perceptions]] [[responding]] to the teachings |
− | offered in our meetings. There is great variety among people. We are particularly pleased with | + | offered in our meetings. There is great [[variety]] among people. We are particularly pleased with |
− | this group simply because of the variety of people gathered here tonight. I have great confidence | + | this [[group]] simply because of the variety of people gathered here tonight. I have great [[confidence]] |
− | in the teachings we present in these meetings yet I am unable to calculate their effect upon the | + | in the teachings we present in these meetings yet I am unable to [[calculate]] their [[effect]] upon the |
− | individual members of this group. That work is in the realm of the Adjuster. | + | [[individual]] members of this group. That work is in the realm of the [[Adjuster]]. |
− | If it is alright I would like to describe, in some detail, what I consider to be the human problem | + | ===='''''[[Spirit]]''''', '''''[[Personality]]'''''==== |
− | each of you faces when intersecting with the spiritual world. If we look at the material universe, | + | If it is alright I would like to [[describe]], in some detail, what I [[consider]] to be the [[human]] [[problem]] |
− | the worlds of trees, animals and planets, as a horizontal universe extending out in every direction | + | each of you faces when [[intersecting]] with the [[spiritual]] world. If we look at the [[material]] [[universe]], |
− | to infinity on a flat plane. By contrast, we might see the spiritual universe as a universe | + | the worlds of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trees trees], [[animals]] and [[planets]], as a [[horizontal]] [[universe]] extending out in every direction |
− | intersecting the material at right angles. You might think of the material universe as a stage and | + | to [[infinity]] on a flat [[plane]]. By [[contrast]], we might see the [[spiritual]] [[universe]] as a universe |
− | the spiritual universe as a column of light shining down from directly above. You are on the | + | [[intersecting]] the material at right angles. You might think of the [[material]] [[universe]] as a [[stage]] and |
− | stage. Where do we see the light? Where it intersects the stage. How do we know it is light? | + | the [[spiritual]] universe as a column of [[light]] shining down from directly above. You are on the |
− | Because it intersects the stage. The onlookers from a similar horizontal perspective cannot see | + | [[stage]]. Where do we see the [[light]]? Where it [[intersects]] the stage. How do we know it is light? |
− | light falling directly upon the stage. Occasionally they get glimpses, motes of dust and smoke | + | Because it intersects the stage. The onlookers from a similar [[horizontal]] perspective cannot see |
− | which happen to pass through the beam of light, but, for all practical purposes, the light can be | + | [[light]] falling directly upon the stage. Occasionally they get [[glimpses]], motes of dust and smoke |
| + | which happen to pass through the beam of [[light]], but, for all [[practical]] [[purposes]], the [[light]] can be |
| seen only where it strikes the stage. That is you. | | seen only where it strikes the stage. That is you. |
− | Each person's life is the intersection of that column of spirit light with the horizontal stage of | + | ===='''''[[Thought Adjusters]]'''''==== |
− | the material life. You are creatures of the horizontal universe. When you look out, you look out | + | Each person's life is the [[intersection]] of that column of [[spirit]] [[light]] with the [[horizontal]] [[stage]] of |
− | upon a horizontal universe. It is really all you know. Yet the ministry of the Adjusters, kindly | + | the [[material]] life. You are [[creatures]] of the [[horizontal]] [[universe]]. When you look out, you look out |
− | and lovingly provided by the Heavenly Father, is the hint that another universe lies beyond having | + | upon a horizontal universe. It is really all you know. Yet the ministry of the [[Adjusters]], kindly |
− | virtually nothing whatever to do with the horizontal and material universe. If you but look up, it | + | and lovingly [[provided]] by the [[Heavenly Father]], is the [[hint]] that another universe lies beyond having |
− | is blinding. It is all encompassing and it draws you on like a magnet. That is the function of the | + | [[virtually]] nothing whatever to do with the horizontal and [[material]] universe. If you but look up, it |
− | Adjuster, to reorient your awareness from the strictly material toward the purely spiritual. | + | is [[blinding]]. It is all [[encompassing]] and it draws you on like a [[magnet]]. That is the [[function]] of the |
− | Well then, where are we, personalities such as myself? We are out there in the ether. We are | + | [[Adjuster]], to reorient your [[awareness]] from the strictly [[material]] toward the [[purely]] [[spiritual]]. |
− | the dust. We pass through and, occasionally initiate some effects. The fact of material life among | + | |
− | humans, the human species, blessed with a gift of personality lends itself to a kind of fortification | + | Well then, where are we, [[personalities]] such as myself? We are out there in the [[ether]]. We are |
− | of the characteristics of personality is to define the beam of light, at least at the point of | + | the dust. We pass through and, occasionally [[initiate]] some [[effects]]. The [[fact]] of [[material]] life among |
− | intersection. And the personality tends to fort up within its own illuminated space. We call this | + | [[humans]], the human [[species]], [[blessed]] with a gift of [[personality]] lends itself to a kind of [[fortification]] |
− | selfishness. We call it introspection. It is a natural process. It has occasional negative effects, | + | of the characteristics of [[personality]] is to [[define]] the beam of [[light]], at least at the [[point]] of |
− | however. The chief negative effect is the isolation from companions in the material life | + | [[intersection]]. And the [[personality]] tends to fort up within its own [[illuminated]] [[space]]. We call this |
− | experience. Therefore we have emphasized in the past a concept of assigning interpersonal | + | [[selfishness]]. We call it [[introspection]]. It is a [[natural]] [[process]]. It has occasional [[negative]] [[effects]], |
− | communication responsibilities to the Adjuster, an active neutral. We have encouraged you each | + | however. The chief negative effect is the [[isolation]] from [[companions]] in the [[material]] life |
− | to allow your Adjuster to lead interrelationships with your brother's and sister's Adjusters. Even | + | [[experience]]. Therefore we have emphasized in the [[past]] a [[concept]] of assigning interpersonal |
− | though it is true that you can know God as He is meant to be known, as He desires to be known, | + | [[communication]] [[responsibilities]] to the [[Adjuster]], an active neutral. We have [[encouraged]] you each |
− | solely upon your own interconnection by means of the Thought Adjuster, that is not all there is to | + | to allow your [[Adjuster]] to lead inter[[relationships]] with your [[brother's and sister's]] [[Adjusters]]. Even |
− | the spiritual universe. For your place in time is but one beam of light and there are countless. It is | + | though it is true that you can know [[God]] as He is meant to be known, as He [[desires]] to be known, |
− | necessary for each of you to go beyond the walls of the court and walk out into the dark. I think | + | solely upon your own interconnection by means of the [[Thought Adjuster]], that is not all there is to |
− | that you will find when you attempt this that the light will travel with you. These are my words | + | the [[spiritual]] [[universe]]. For your place in [[time]] is but one [[Ray|beam]] of [[light]] and there are countless. It is |
− | for you tonight. | + | [[necessary]] for each of you to go beyond the walls of the [[court]] and walk out into the [[dark]]. I think |
− | I understand that you have questions. Let us proceed as we did last week. First question, | + | that you will find when you attempt this that the [[light]] will [[travel]] with you. |
− | please. | + | |
− | DENNIS: Will, I have a question. Last week you mentioned that when we meditate we should | + | These are my [[words]] for you tonight.I [[understand]] that you have [[questions]]. Let us [[proceed]] as we did last week. First question, please. |
− | meditate for no more than twenty minutes. Sometimes I meditate in a darkened room and I am | + | |
− | not always aware of how much time has transpired. Is there any danger in getting too much of a | + | ===Dialogue=== |
| + | ===='''''[[Stillness]]'''''==== |
| + | DENNIS: Will, I have a question. Last week you mentioned that when we [[meditate]] we should |
| + | meditate for no more than twenty minutes. Sometimes I meditate in a [[darkened]] room and I am |
| + | not always [[aware]] of how much [[time]] has transpired. Is there any [[danger]] in getting too much of a |
| good thing? | | good thing? |
− | WILL: The term "danger" would be inaccurate to use to describe the situation. Let us describe it | + | |
− | like this. We are just beginning. Availability for the Heavenly Father is what is desired. Next, | + | WILL: The term "[[danger]]" would be inaccurate to use to [[describe]] the situation. Let us describe it |
− | regularity is desired. By this we do not mean any specific frame of mind or attitude or mind set | + | like this. We are just beginning. Availability for the [[Heavenly Father]] is what is [[desired]]. Next, |
− | nor do we mean any particular time of day. By regularity we mean only a good and faithful | + | [[Consistent|regularity]] is desired. By this we do not mean any specific [[frame of mind]] or [[attitude]] or mind set |
− | ordinary attempt to practice on a regular basis. Because we are beginning, we feel that modesty is | + | nor do we mean any particular time of day. By regularity we mean only a [[good]] and [[faithful]] |
− | an appropriate goal. Ten minutes is asked, twenty minutes at the further reaches. Our experience | + | ordinary attempt to [[practice]] on a regular basis. Because we are beginning, we [[feel]] that [[modesty]] is |
− | in observation of people in your society in this period of history is that substantially more than | + | an appropriate [[goal]]. Ten minutes is asked, twenty minutes at the further reaches. Our [[experience]] |
− | twenty minutes is likely to be unproductive. This does not mean that to practice longer will be | + | in [[observation]] of people in your [[society]] in this period of [[history]] is that substantially more than |
− | offensive in any way. It is just that statistically it has been shown to be unproductive. We have | + | twenty minutes is likely to be unproductive. This does not mean that to [[practice]] longer will be |
− | experimented with this at great length. Do not trouble yourself over the amount of time. The | + | [[offensive]] in any way. It is just that [[statistically]] it has been shown to be unproductive. We have |
− | Heavenly Father is always willing to communicate. It is not necessary that you should say any | + | [[experimented]] with this at great length. Do not [[trouble]] yourself over the amount of time. The |
− | particular thing or think any particular thought or pursue any particular notion. Your simple | + | [[Heavenly Father]] is always willing to [[communicate]]. It is not [[necessary]] that you should say any |
− | availability is how it all begins. He appreciates it. There is no point at which the Heavenly Father | + | particular thing or [[think]] any particular [[thought]] or pursue any particular notion. Your [[simple]] |
− | will turn His face away from one of His children. You can do no damage. Satisfactory? | + | availability is how it all begins. He [[appreciates]] it. There is no [[point]] at which the [[Heavenly Father]] |
| + | will turn His [[face]] away from one of His children. You can do no damage. [[Satisfactory]]? |
| + | |
| DENNIS: Yes, thank you. | | DENNIS: Yes, thank you. |
| + | |
| WILL: Good. Next question. | | WILL: Good. Next question. |
− | HAL: I was wondering, Will, if you have any comments about physical posture during silence | + | ===='''''[[Physiology]]'''''==== |
− | practice. | + | HAL: I was [[wondering]], Will, if you have any comments about [[physical]] [[posture]] during [[silence]] |
− | WILL: There are a few parameters of psychological and physiological character which have | + | [[practice]]. |
− | effect upon stillness practice. We prefer, for example, that you do not attempt stillness practice | + | |
− | when you are near the extreme reaches of physical effort. At such a time your body needs sleep, | + | WILL: There are a few [[parameters]] of [[psychological]] and [[physiological]] character which have |
− | rest at the very least. The Father will not interfere with that. Neither should you take on a large | + | [[effect]] upon [[stillness]] [[practice]]. We prefer, for example, that you do not attempt [[stillness]] practice |
− | dose of stimulating drugs, such as tea or coffee. That situation would be equally unproductive as | + | when you are near the [[extreme]] reaches of [[physical]] [[effort]]. At such a time your [[body]] needs [[sleep]], |
− | a polar opposite. Nor would it be especially effective if a person was in a great agitated emotional | + | [[rest]] at the very least. [[The Father]] will not [[interfere]] with that. Neither should you take on a large |
− | state, although we will say that stillness is generally the proper remedy for agitation and should | + | dose of [[stimulating]] [[drugs]], such as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tea tea] or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coffee coffee]. That situation would be equally unproductive as |
− | work to swiftly bring you back into balance with your normal self. Such does not equal | + | a polar [[opposite]]. Nor would it be especially [[effective]] if a [[person]] was in a great [[agitated]] [[emotional]] |
− | communication with the Heavenly Father, however. To answer your question, then, I will say | + | state, although we will say that [[stillness]] is generally the proper remedy for [[agitation]] and should |
− | that the ideal would be an attitude of relaxed alertness. We have many times remarked that | + | [[work]] to swiftly bring you back into [[balance]] with your [[normal]] [[self]]. Such does not [[equal]] |
− | stillness practice must be conscious and in simple fashion it is easy to figure out that certain body | + | [[communication]] with the [[Heavenly Father]], however. |
− | positions are more productive of relaxed alertness. In a general sense body positions that tend to
| + | |
− | interrupt the flow of physical energy also tend to produce - I am searching for a word - | + | To answer your question, then, I will say |
− | impairment of the flow of energy. This will cause a necessary diminishment of the available body | + | that the [[ideal]] would be an [[attitude]] of [[relaxed]] [[Attention|alertness]]. We have many times remarked that |
− | energy with a negative effect upon relaxed alertness. We have no preference for body posture but | + | [[stillness]] practice must be [[conscious]] and in [[simple]] fashion it is easy to figure out that certain [[body]] |
− | in its most basic form I would say a person should maintain an erect position, relaxed with the | + | [[position]]s are more productive of relaxed alertness. In a general sense [[body]] positions that tend to |
− | limbs in some natural resting position and not twisted, tied or knotted in any particular mystical | + | [[interrupt]] the [[flow]] of [[physical]] [[energy]] also tend to produce - I am searching for a [[word]] - |
| + | impairment of the flow of [[energy]]. This will cause a necessary diminution of the available [[body]] |
| + | [[energy]] with a [[negative]] [[effect]] upon relaxed alertness. We have no preference for [[body]] [[posture]] but |
| + | in its most basic form I would say a person should maintain an [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erect_%28position%29 erect position], relaxed with the |
| + | limbs in some [[natural]] resting position and not twisted, tied or knotted in any particular [[mystical]] |
| fashion. Does that answer? | | fashion. Does that answer? |
| + | |
| HAL: Yes, thank you Will, that's helpful. | | HAL: Yes, thank you Will, that's helpful. |
| + | |
| WILL: Next question. | | WILL: Next question. |
− | JUDY: Will, this is Judy. I'm sorry I couldn't be here last week but I did listen to the tapes and | + | |
− | read the transcripts so, as a fellow teacher, I just wanted you to know that I had prepared for | + | ===='''''[[Growth]]'''''==== |
− | tonight's lesson. As I was reading over the transcript I came up with four statements that I think | + | JUDY: Will, this is Judy. I'm sorry I couldn't be here last week but I did [[listen]] to the tapes and |
− | are true and I would like to check them out with you. So, I have four statements that I would like | + | [[read]] the [[transcripts]] so, as a fellow teacher, I just wanted you to know that I had [[prepared]] for |
− | you to respond to and then I have two questions. | + | tonight's lesson. As I was [[reading]] over the [[transcript]] I came up with four [[statements]] that I think |
− | The first statement is that our vehicle for spiritual growth is stillness, our connection with the | + | are true and I would like to check them out with you. So, I have four [[statements]] that I would like |
− | Father. | + | you to [[respond]] to and then I have two [[questions]]. |
− | The second one is that by making ourselves available to the Father, that's the key to the | + | |
− | stillness but it doesn't have a specific form or format. | + | The first statement is that our vehicle for [[spiritual growth]] is [[stillness]], our [[connection]] with [[the |
− | The third one is that the more we can listen to our Indwelling Adjuster and be sensitive to | + | Father]]. The second one is that by making ourselves available to [[the Father]], that's the key to the |
− | guidance the more we might be able to trust our own insights about our daily lives and get our | + | [[stillness]] but it doesn't have a specific [[form]] or format. |
− | lives more in tune with the Father's will. | + | The third one is that the more we can [[listen]] to our [[Indwelling Adjuster]] and be [[sensitive]] to |
− | And the last one is that as we approach the anniversary date of this group it occurs to me that | + | [[guidance]] the more we might be able to [[trust]] our own [[insights]] about our daily lives and get our |
− | we have spent a great deal of time trying to understand communication because it is a phenomena | + | lives more in [[tune]] with [[the Father]]'s will. |
− | that's novel to us but we are just now beginning to realize that stillness should be the important | + | And the last one is that as we approach the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anniversary anniversary date] of this [[group]] it occurs to me that |
− | focus of our attention. Can you comment on my four thoughts? | + | we have spent a great deal of time trying to [[understand]] [[communication]] because it is a [[phenomena]] |
− | WILL: I embrace themes two, three and four exactly as you have stated yet I will offer a | + | that's novel to us but we are just now beginning to [[realize]] that stillness should be the important |
− | refinement about stillness practice as the method of spiritual growth. Long ago on your planet | + | [[focus]] of our [[attention]]. Can you comment on my four [[thoughts]]? |
− | people in the Northern Hemisphere recognized that although the picture presented among the | + | |
− | stars in the nighttime sky was changing throughout the course of the night, there was one star | + | WILL: I [[embrace]] themes two, three and four exactly as you have [[stated]] yet I will offer a |
− | around which all things rotated. That one star was reliable. It appeared every night in exactly the | + | refinement about [[stillness]] [[practice]] as the [[method]] of [[spiritual growth]]. Long ago on [[your planet]] |
− | same place and, no matter the motion of the other stars, that polestar could be relied upon until | + | people in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Hemisphere Northern Hemisphere] [[recognized]] that although the [[picture]] presented among the |
− | the morning sun dawned. The polestar is not a bright star. It is rather dim, but it is just as | + | [[stars]] in the nighttime [[sky]] was changing throughout the [[course]] of the night, there was one star |
− | reliable. Knowledge of the polestar made life more reliable for those people. It did not make it | + | around which all things [[rotated]]. That one star was reliable. It appeared every night in exactly the |
− | any easier. They had a more sturdy tool for navigating the passages of life but it did not take | + | same place and, no matter the motion of the other stars, that [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polestar polestar] could be relied upon until |
− | them there. They had a method of transiting from one learning experience to another, but the | + | the [[morning]] sun dawned. The polestar is not a bright [[star]]. It is rather dim, but it is just as |
− | polestar itself did not provide the experience. The polestar provided the opportunity. | + | reliable. [[Knowledge]] of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polestar polestar] made life more [[reliable]] for those people. It did not make it |
− | You are responsible for your spiritual growth. The First Source and Center has provided you | + | any easier. They had a more sturdy [[tool]] for [[navigating]] the passages of life but it did not take |
− | an opportunity. He is reliable. He is always there. Even when the blazing sun rises, He is still | + | them there. They had a [[method]] of transiting from one [[learning]] [[experience]] to another, but the |
− | there, you just cannot see Him. Your reliance upon that polestar is a tool for navigating the | + | polestar itself did not provide the [[experience]]. The polestar provided the [[opportunity]]. |
| + | You are [[responsible]] for your [[spiritual growth]]. The [[First Source and Center]] has provided you |
| + | an [[opportunity]]. He is reliable. He is always there. Even when the blazing [[sun]] rises, He is still |
| + | there, you just cannot see Him. Your [[reliance]] upon that polestar is a [[tool]] for [[navigating]] the |
| passages of life. It is not life, itself. That is necessarily within your realm. | | passages of life. It is not life, itself. That is necessarily within your realm. |
| + | |
| Questions. | | Questions. |
− | JUDY: My first question is, I appreciated your distinction between communication and stillness | + | ===='''''[[Experience]]''''', '''''[[Tradition]]'''''==== |
− | and your analogy of standing on the bow of a large ship with an image of a fog around me, was | + | JUDY: My first [[question]] is, I [[appreciated]] your [[distinction]] between [[communication]] and [[stillness]] |
− | helpful. I have tried to visualize during stillness times and I've tried to concentrate on things | + | and your [[analogy]] of standing on the bow of a large ship with an image of a [[fog]] around me, was |
− | inside my head. How can we measure success? How do we know we if we've made the | + | helpful. I have tried to [[visualize]] during [[stillness]] times and I've tried to [[concentrate]] on things |
− | connection with the Father, so that we can attain it again? | + | inside my head. How can we measure [[success]]? How do we know we if we've made the |
− | WILL: I will say this, and I do not mean it to be harsh. To recapture, to repeat experience, in | + | [[connection]] with [[the Father]], so that we can [[attain]] it again? |
− | general, is a bad idea. The necessary function of ego will overtake the repeated experience and | + | |
− | trivialize it for you. There is no way to know whether a person is making fast progress or slow | + | WILL: I will say this, and I do not mean it to be harsh. To recapture, to [[repeat]] [[experience]], in |
− | progress or progress on a tangent. Even if I were to counsel you, it would be worthless. What | + | general, is a bad [[idea]]. The [[necessary]] [[function]] of [[ego]] will overtake the [[repeated]] [[experience]] and |
− | you seek is in the realm of the Adjuster. The Adjuster is your guide. The lessons presented may | + | [[trivialize]] it for you. There is no way to know whether a person is making fast [[progress]] or slow |
− | or may not prove productive. But I think I can guarantee that the method in which the Adjuster | + | [[progress]] or progress on a [[tangent]]. Even if I were to [[counsel]] you, it would be worthless. What |
− | operates will always contain an element of surprise. The Adjuster, by nature, can be nothing but | + | you seek is in the realm of the [[Adjuster]]. The [[Adjuster]] is your guide. The lessons presented may |
− | spontaneous. This is a discomforting situation for the human and explains, in large measure, why | + | or may not prove productive. But I [[think]] I can guarantee that the [[method]] in which the [[Adjuster]] |
− | people have created bureaucracies to administer the relationship between man and God. There is | + | operates will always contain an element of [[surprise]]. The [[Adjuster]], by [[nature]], can be nothing but |
− | no such thing as comfortable spiritual growth. It is always disturbing. It is always provocative. | + | [[spontaneous]]. This is a discomforting situation for the [[human]] and [[explains]], in large measure, why |
− | But the result is usually happy. Does that answer? | + | people have created [[bureaucracies]] to [[administer]] the [[relationship]] between [[man]] and [[God]]. There is |
− | JUDY: I think so. I'll have to think about it and read the transcript. My second question is, last | + | no such thing as [[comfortable]] [[spiritual growth]]. It is always [[disturbing]]. It is always provocative. |
− | week you addressed the pressure that some of us feel and I found that to be helpful but what I feel | + | But the result is usually [[happy]]. Does that answer? |
− | is a tingling especially in my forehead. At first I interpreted that as celestial presence and I wanted | + | |
− | to know if that was the same thing as the pressure that some of my friends feel. Sometimes I feel | + | JUDY: I [[think]] so. I'll have to think about it and [[read]] the [[transcript]]. My second question is, last |
− | it in the middle of a meditation and sometimes in the middle of a busy day when I'm not | + | week you addressed the [[pressure]] that some of us feel and I found that to be helpful but what I feel |
− | necessarily thinking of spiritual things and I would like to know if I should I pay attention to it or | + | is a tingling especially in my forehead. At first I [[interpreted]] that as [[celestial]] [[presence]] and I wanted |
| + | to know if that was the same thing as the pressure that some of my [[friends]] feel. Sometimes I feel |
| + | it in the middle of a [[meditation]] and sometimes in the middle of a [[busy]] day when I'm not |
| + | [[necessarily]] [[thinking]] of [[spiritual]] things and I would like to know if I should I pay [[attention]] to it or |
| is it just something that is hanging around? | | is it just something that is hanging around? |
− | WILL: [pause] Adjuster activity is the cause for your sensations. Because your preferred | + | |
− | method of interaction with the world outside is through an intellectual format, your Adjuster is | + | WILL: [pause] [[Adjuster]] activity is the cause for your sensations. Because your preferred |
− | attempting to create additional access space for brain function which is under your control. As | + | [[method]] of [[interaction]] with the world outside is through an [[intellectual]] format, your [[Adjuster]] is |
− | opposed to the general undirected and unused brain potential, which most people never properly | + | attempting to create additional [[access]] [[space]] for [[brain]] [[function]] which is under your [[control]]. As |
− | organize. [pause] The Adjuster is trying to facilitate your preferred method and deliver to you all | + | [[opposed]] to the general undirected and unused brain [[potential]], which most people never properly |
− | the thinking power you desire and more. Your Adjuster intends a lesson. But, of course, it is an | + | [[organize]]. [pause] The [[Adjuster]] is trying to facilitate your preferred [[method]] and deliver to you all |
− | experiential lesson. You do not find these changes threatening, do you? | + | the [[thinking]] [[power]] you [[desire]] and more. Your [[Adjuster]] intends a lesson. But, of course, it is an |
− | JUDY: No, I generally find them pleasurable and comforting. | + | [[experiential]] lesson. You do not find these [[changes]] threatening, do you? |
− | WILL: This is an area in which I am not fully informed. | + | |
| + | JUDY: No, I generally find them [[pleasurable]] and [[comforting]]. |
| + | |
| + | WILL: This is an area in which I am not fully [[informed]]. |
| + | |
| KATHY: Was that answer specific to Judy? | | KATHY: Was that answer specific to Judy? |
| + | |
| WILL: Yes. | | WILL: Yes. |
− | JUDY: When that happens in the middle of a busy day, is there something I should stop and do? | + | |
− | Like try and be more sensitive to the situation? | + | JUDY: When that happens in the middle of a [[busy]] day, is there something I should stop and do? |
− | WILL: Think of it as more power coming on line. You are in for a wild ride. | + | Like try and be more [[sensitive]] to the situation? |
| + | |
| + | WILL: Think of it as more [[power]] coming on line. You are in for a wild ride. |
| + | |
| JUDY: I'm looking forward to it. | | JUDY: I'm looking forward to it. |
| + | |
| WILL: Let's take a short break. [break] | | WILL: Let's take a short break. [break] |
− | [Discussion ensues about ending the meeting at the break because of the lateness of the time. It is | + | |
− | decided to get Will back to say goodbye to her before we leave.] | + | [[[Discussion]] ensues about ending the meeting at the break because of the lateness of the time. It is |
− | WILL: I thank you for your thought. Goodbyes, like introductions, are important. The Father | + | [[decided]] to get Will back to say [[goodbye]] to her before we leave.] |
− | does not desire a great deal of ceremony; loving attention is enough, but greetings and partings | + | ===Closing=== |
− | are important. So I thank you for the opportunity to say goodnight and we will continue our | + | WILL: I thank you for your [[thought]]. [[Goodbyes]], like introductions, are important. [[The Father]] |
− | question and answer sessions until every member in the group has had an opportunity to ask at | + | does not [[desire]] a great deal of [[ceremony]]; loving [[attention]] is enough, but greetings and partings |
− | least one question regarding their personal progress and any questions they may have about | + | are important. So I [[thank]] you for the [[opportunity]] to say goodnight and we will continue our |
− | experiences, sensations or insights. | + | [[question]] and answer sessions until every member in the [[group]] has had an opportunity to ask at |
− | I relish your company. I look forward to our next meeting. Until then, may God keep you | + | least one [[question]] regarding their [[personal]] [[progress]] and any questions they may have about |
| + | [[experiences]], sensations or [[insights]]. |
| + | |
| + | I relish your company. I look forward to our next [[meeting]]. Until then, may [[God]] keep you |
| and walk with you. | | and walk with you. |
− | Shalom.
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− | October 25, 1992 | + | |
− | MICHAEL: One year ago only a few feet from the spot where we are now meeting a group of | + | ==Session 5== |
− | long known acquaintances sat. You each knew, in some detail, the history and irritating | + | *October 25, 1992 |
− | characteristics of your fellows. You welcomed a stranger who brought my message, a message | + | ===Lesson=== |
− | designed to serve as good news, to lift your spirits, to set your feet on the higher path. You | + | ===='''''[[Hospitality]]'''''==== |
− | welcomed that stranger. You listened to my words. Then, in turn, you welcomed my teacher, a | + | MICHAEL: One year ago only a few feet from the spot where we are now [[meeting]] a [[group]] of |
− | daughter of God named Will who has faithfully served me and you as a presenter of my humble | + | long known acquaintances sat. You each knew, in some detail, the [[history]] and [[irritating]] |
− | message. | + | characteristics of your fellows. You [[welcomed]] a [[stranger]] who brought my [[message]], a message |
− | I see now that your feet are firmly on the path. I see that you have the beginnings of | + | [[designed]] to serve as good news, to lift your [[spirits]], to set your feet on the higher [[path]]. You |
− | understanding of my teaching. One thing remains. I ask you to pick up my lamp and hold it high, | + | welcomed that [[stranger]]. You listened to my [[words]]. Then, in turn, you welcomed my [[teacher]], a |
− | the better to illuminate the way not only for yourselves but also your companions, those yet | + | daughter of [[God]] named [[Will]] who has [[faithfully]] served me and you as a presenter of my [[humble]] |
− | unknown to you whom you chance to meet along the path. I ask this of you because I know you | + | [[message]]. |
− | are up to it and, as you pass me, I shall hold the doorway open for you. Your journey is just | + | |
− | beginning. It is the only path with heart. You are remaking yourselves with the goal of perfection | + | I see now that your feet are firmly on the [[path]]. I see that you have the beginnings of |
− | itself. I salute you. Godspeed. | + | [[understanding]] of my teaching. One thing remains. I ask you to pick up my lamp and hold it high, |
− | Until we meet again, I am Michael and I understand. | + | the better to [[illuminate]] the way not only for yourselves but also your [[companions]], those yet |
| + | [[unknown]] to you whom you [[chance]] to meet along the [[path]]. I ask this of you because I know you |
| + | are up to it and, as you pass me, I shall hold the doorway open for you. Your [[journey]] is just |
| + | beginning. It is the only [[path]] with [[heart]]. You are remaking yourselves with the [[goal]] of [[perfection]] |
| + | itself. I [[salute]] you. [[Godspeed]]. |
| + | |
| + | Until we meet again, I am [[Michael]] and I [[understand]]. |
| [long pause] | | [long pause] |
| | | |
− | WILL: The love of God surrounds us. The love of God enfolds us. The power of God supports | + | WILL: The [[love]] of [[God]] surrounds us. The love of God enfolds us. The [[power]] of God [[supports]] |
| us. Wherever we gather, He is. | | us. Wherever we gather, He is. |
− | Good evening. I am your teacher, Will, who loves you. Our Master has spoken. He is the
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− | Perfect One who has overcome all the obstacles and in whom the Heavenly Father has vested all
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− | confidence. I have nothing to add to his words except, I love you. We make a good team, you
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− | and I. We are just beginning. We all look forward to a long and productive relationship. That is
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− | what an anniversary means to an eternal.
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− | Shalom.
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| + | Good evening. I am your teacher, Will, who loves you. [[Our Master]] has spoken. He is the |
| + | Perfect One who has overcome all the [[obstacles]] and in whom the [[Heavenly Father]] has vested all |
| + | [[confidence]]. I have nothing to add to his [[words]] except, I [[love]] you. We make a [[good]] [[team]], you |
| + | and I. We are just beginning. We all look forward to a long and productive [[relationship]]. That is |
| + | what an anniversary means to an [[eternal]]. |
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| + | [[Shalom]]. |
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