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| You will find that the lessons between the teachers are very much alike as they are truly given to us by the [[Melchizedek]] [[teachers]]. These teaching lessons are outlined. We are permitted our [[individual]] [[discretion]] and [[liberty]] to modify how we present and how we work within our own groups. Some [[teachers]] are much more [[formal]], and others are a little bit more [[interactive]] with their lessons. We will see how this works best in our [[group]] between our different [[personalities]] and styles. But for now let us start with a little bit more of a presentation approach. | | You will find that the lessons between the teachers are very much alike as they are truly given to us by the [[Melchizedek]] [[teachers]]. These teaching lessons are outlined. We are permitted our [[individual]] [[discretion]] and [[liberty]] to modify how we present and how we work within our own groups. Some [[teachers]] are much more [[formal]], and others are a little bit more [[interactive]] with their lessons. We will see how this works best in our [[group]] between our different [[personalities]] and styles. But for now let us start with a little bit more of a presentation approach. |
− | ===='''''[[Presence]]'''''. '''''[[Thought Adjusters]]'''''==== | + | ===='''''[[Presence]]''''', '''''[[Thought Adjusters]]'''''==== |
| When you think of [[worship]], I [[wish]] for you to [[think]] of this as a [[communication]] to [[the Father]]. This [[communication]] is conveyed through your [[Father fragment]]. Your Father fragment is essentially a direct [[link]] to [[the Father]]. It is through this link that [[the Father]] knows [[everything]] about your life, everything you do, everything you [[think]], everything you [[feel]]. He truly lives this life with you and [[experiences]] every aspect with you. | | When you think of [[worship]], I [[wish]] for you to [[think]] of this as a [[communication]] to [[the Father]]. This [[communication]] is conveyed through your [[Father fragment]]. Your Father fragment is essentially a direct [[link]] to [[the Father]]. It is through this link that [[the Father]] knows [[everything]] about your life, everything you do, everything you [[think]], everything you [[feel]]. He truly lives this life with you and [[experiences]] every aspect with you. |
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| You may feel dismayed in the [[process]] in your life, but know that [[the Father]] is there with you always. Thus, if you truly feel the depths of this [[relationship]] and [[understand]] this [[connection]] that you have, you will more fully understand that you truly are the [[Faith sons|sons and daughters]] of [[the Father]]. You will have a better [[understanding]] of your place in the [[cosmos]], the [[universe of universes]], and this being your own [[local universe]]. With this [[understanding]] you will know better how to live [[the Father]]'s will. | | You may feel dismayed in the [[process]] in your life, but know that [[the Father]] is there with you always. Thus, if you truly feel the depths of this [[relationship]] and [[understand]] this [[connection]] that you have, you will more fully understand that you truly are the [[Faith sons|sons and daughters]] of [[the Father]]. You will have a better [[understanding]] of your place in the [[cosmos]], the [[universe of universes]], and this being your own [[local universe]]. With this [[understanding]] you will know better how to live [[the Father]]'s will. |
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| [[Imagine]] [[the Father]] walking with you through your life. When you [[feel]] this and know this to be true, how can you not give [[thanks]] for His [[presence]], for His [[love]], for all the many [[wondrous]] things that He provides for you. [[Practice]] in your day looking around and seeing those [[things]] that you can give [[thanks]] for when you spend your time in [[worship]], and please try to set aside a specific time to do this. | | [[Imagine]] [[the Father]] walking with you through your life. When you [[feel]] this and know this to be true, how can you not give [[thanks]] for His [[presence]], for His [[love]], for all the many [[wondrous]] things that He provides for you. [[Practice]] in your day looking around and seeing those [[things]] that you can give [[thanks]] for when you spend your time in [[worship]], and please try to set aside a specific time to do this. |
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| ===='''''[[Prejudice]]'''''==== | | ===='''''[[Prejudice]]'''''==== |
− | Student: What would you suggest that we do to eliminate [[bigotry]] or [[hatred]] for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Americans blacks] or [[Jews]] or other [[race]] [[conflicts]]. Is there any way we can open our [[hearts]] to see both sides of these conflicts? | + | Student: What would you suggest that we do to eliminate [[bigotry]] or [[hatred]] for [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Americans blacks] or [[Jews]] or other [[race]] [[conflicts]]. Is there any way we can open our [[hearts]] to see both sides of these conflicts? |
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| TARKAS: [[Spiritual growth]] cannot be enforced. It is something that is up to each [[individual]] process. It is something that each person must [[desire]] in the world. There is still much strife and many [[problems]] in the world. You must start within yourself and in those you come in [[contact]] with. You must use your [[tools]] the best way by [[discussing]] them and [[focus]] on this. | | TARKAS: [[Spiritual growth]] cannot be enforced. It is something that is up to each [[individual]] process. It is something that each person must [[desire]] in the world. There is still much strife and many [[problems]] in the world. You must start within yourself and in those you come in [[contact]] with. You must use your [[tools]] the best way by [[discussing]] them and [[focus]] on this. |
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| TARKAS: Any [[act]] of [[kindness]] or [[service]] to your [[brothers and sisters]] is truly an act that [[impacts]] [[the Father]]. This is an impact in which you allow the Father's [[love]] to [[flow]] through you to another. | | TARKAS: Any [[act]] of [[kindness]] or [[service]] to your [[brothers and sisters]] is truly an act that [[impacts]] [[the Father]]. This is an impact in which you allow the Father's [[love]] to [[flow]] through you to another. |
| ===='''''[[Care]]''''', '''''[[Expression]]'''''==== | | ===='''''[[Care]]''''', '''''[[Expression]]'''''==== |
− | Student: How are we to cope with some of the terrible [[things]] that are going on in the world, such as people [[starving]] in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somalia Somalia]? | + | Student: How are we to cope with some of the terrible [[things]] that are going on in the world, such as people [[starving]] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somalia Somalia]? |
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| TARKAS: This is truly [[difficult]]; It is difficult even for us. We must [[trust]] [[the Father]] that he has already made [[changes]]. [[Realize]] that if you look at this from a [[cosmic]] [[perspective]], that this life is such a short term. This is hard to [[imagine]] in your place in your [[career]] but this period of time is only brief. Though there may seem to be much [[suffering]], it is only a brief time. | | TARKAS: This is truly [[difficult]]; It is difficult even for us. We must [[trust]] [[the Father]] that he has already made [[changes]]. [[Realize]] that if you look at this from a [[cosmic]] [[perspective]], that this life is such a short term. This is hard to [[imagine]] in your place in your [[career]] but this period of time is only brief. Though there may seem to be much [[suffering]], it is only a brief time. |
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| You may [[worry]] about these [[individuals]] in terms of their [[abilities]] to have a [[healthy]] [[body]] and [[mind]], to have the [[opportunities]] to grow in their [[careers]]. You must begin to [[accept]] that there are things that you can [[impact]] and things you cannot on a [[individual]] level, but by offering your [[prayers]], by [[sharing]] your concerns with [[the Father]], by doing what [[actions]] that you can that will reach these people you are [[caring]]. | | You may [[worry]] about these [[individuals]] in terms of their [[abilities]] to have a [[healthy]] [[body]] and [[mind]], to have the [[opportunities]] to grow in their [[careers]]. You must begin to [[accept]] that there are things that you can [[impact]] and things you cannot on a [[individual]] level, but by offering your [[prayers]], by [[sharing]] your concerns with [[the Father]], by doing what [[actions]] that you can that will reach these people you are [[caring]]. |
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− | It is not [[necessary]] for each of to go to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somalia Somalia] and try to feed the [[hungry]]. There is much work on many levels in many countries. But you can [[support]] your [[political]] [[leaders]] in taking these steps. You can show your [[support]] for many things. You can [[pray]] and you can [[share]] with [[the Father]]. For you see, even [[this mission]] is the result of many [[individuals]] doing just that. It is in [[response]] to those pleas and requests from those who were [[suffering]] and those who [[witnessed]] this suffering for [[the Father]] to assist you and to end this [[process]]. | + | It is not [[necessary]] for each of to go to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somalia Somalia] and try to feed the [[hungry]]. There is much work on many levels in many countries. But you can [[support]] your [[political]] [[leaders]] in taking these steps. You can show your [[support]] for many things. You can [[pray]] and you can [[share]] with [[the Father]]. For you see, even [[this mission]] is the result of many [[individuals]] doing just that. It is in [[response]] to those pleas and requests from those who were [[suffering]] and those who [[witnessed]] this suffering for [[the Father]] to assist you and to end this [[process]]. |
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| These [[individuals]] who [[suffer]] so in [[this world]] will not suffer after they [[transition]] from this world. It may seem an [[eternity]] in time, but is only a brief [[moment]] in your [[career]]. You are [[Free will|will]] creatures. [[The Father]] has given you your [[free will]]. He does not mean to [[interfere]] with this free will. Free will that is not restrained with a [[spiritual]] outlook and a [[cosmic]] [[perspective]], often causes many [[problems]]. These things are, in time, a result of this [[process]]. | | These [[individuals]] who [[suffer]] so in [[this world]] will not suffer after they [[transition]] from this world. It may seem an [[eternity]] in time, but is only a brief [[moment]] in your [[career]]. You are [[Free will|will]] creatures. [[The Father]] has given you your [[free will]]. He does not mean to [[interfere]] with this free will. Free will that is not restrained with a [[spiritual]] outlook and a [[cosmic]] [[perspective]], often causes many [[problems]]. These things are, in time, a result of this [[process]]. |
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| TARKAS: I cannot be that specific. I believe that [[changes]] are beginning now in your lifetime, yes, but much of what will [[change]] will take more than one [[generation]]. You must be patient, but you can have [[hope]] for you see much that is beginning to [[change]] already. It is partly your own [[perspective]]. If you look back to the time when [[Michael]] walked [[this planet]], life was very [[different]]. And if you [[compare]] this to your [[time]] you will see there are [[changes]]. And yet you can look over your lifetime and you will think there is little [[change]]. It is a matter of [[perspective]] in what you are measuring the change by. | | TARKAS: I cannot be that specific. I believe that [[changes]] are beginning now in your lifetime, yes, but much of what will [[change]] will take more than one [[generation]]. You must be patient, but you can have [[hope]] for you see much that is beginning to [[change]] already. It is partly your own [[perspective]]. If you look back to the time when [[Michael]] walked [[this planet]], life was very [[different]]. And if you [[compare]] this to your [[time]] you will see there are [[changes]]. And yet you can look over your lifetime and you will think there is little [[change]]. It is a matter of [[perspective]] in what you are measuring the change by. |
| ===='''''[[Race]]'''''==== | | ===='''''[[Race]]'''''==== |
− | Student: In The [[Urantia Book]] concerning the racial interpreters,([http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=48:6_Morontia_World_Seraphim%E2%80%94Transition_Ministers 48:6.11]) does this refer to any kind of [[race]] or does this refer to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African black] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caucasian white races]? | + | Student: In The [[Urantia Book]] concerning the racial interpreters,([https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=48:6_Morontia_World_Seraphim%E2%80%94Transition_Ministers 48:6.11]) does this refer to any kind of [[race]] or does this refer to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African black] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caucasian white races]? |
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| TARKAS: Would you [[read]] that portion for all that they may know what we are [[speaking]] of. | | TARKAS: Would you [[read]] that portion for all that they may know what we are [[speaking]] of. |
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| It is true that there are many [[racial]] [[genetic]] patterns in this world. Some you still [[perceive]] as very distinct and some are not so distinct. In time all of these will become one. You see the [[differences]] they refer to there . .. think that there is a [[process]] of [[tolerance]], [[forgiveness]], [[acceptance]], brotherly [[attitude]] that also plays a role in this life. This blending will also be a part of your [[learning]] through the [[Morontia worlds]]. | | It is true that there are many [[racial]] [[genetic]] patterns in this world. Some you still [[perceive]] as very distinct and some are not so distinct. In time all of these will become one. You see the [[differences]] they refer to there . .. think that there is a [[process]] of [[tolerance]], [[forgiveness]], [[acceptance]], brotherly [[attitude]] that also plays a role in this life. This blending will also be a part of your [[learning]] through the [[Morontia worlds]]. |
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− | Student: A friend of mine strongly [[believes]] in [[reincarnation]] as taught by the Eastern [[gurus]]. This [[friend]] has mentioned [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sathya_Sai_Baba Sai Baba] who I also [[read]] about in one of the [[transcripts]] as being a key person to bring the Eastern [[understanding]] to the West. | + | Student: A friend of mine strongly [[believes]] in [[reincarnation]] as taught by the Eastern [[gurus]]. This [[friend]] has mentioned [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sathya_Sai_Baba Sai Baba] who I also [[read]] about in one of the [[transcripts]] as being a key person to bring the Eastern [[understanding]] to the West. |
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− | My question is: Will [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sathya_Sai_Baba Sai Baba] teach [[reincarnation]] after the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_religions Eastern tradition]? And has he published anything yet in [[English]]? | + | My question is: Will [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sathya_Sai_Baba Sai Baba] teach [[reincarnation]] after the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_religions Eastern tradition]? And has he published anything yet in [[English]]? |
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| TARKAS: I am not personally familiar with this [[person]], but I will consult with others and get back to you on this. I would say that the [[understandings]], and you may already understand this, the [[concept]] of [[reincarnation]] has evolved in part from misunderstanding. There is some [[enlightenment]] that has been misconstrued. | | TARKAS: I am not personally familiar with this [[person]], but I will consult with others and get back to you on this. I would say that the [[understandings]], and you may already understand this, the [[concept]] of [[reincarnation]] has evolved in part from misunderstanding. There is some [[enlightenment]] that has been misconstrued. |