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Every [[communication]] will not be awe [[inspiring]] or [[growth]] promoting. Some is just pleasantries, communication, a friendly chat. But all in all, as you move towards [[God]] you will not be [[alone]]. You are not ever alone, but so many [[feel]] alone. Know that you are not alone. There are helpers, there are ones around you who [[love]] you very much, who are concerned about your [[future]] just like you are. And if you [[choose]] to use these [[teachers]] and make them [[friends]], the [[journey]] is much more pleasant, can be much more [[joyful]] and [[inspirational]]. And now I will answer questions.

Every [[communication]] will not be awe [[inspiring]] or [[growth]] promoting. Some is just pleasantries, communication, a friendly chat. But all in all, as you move towards [[God]] you will not be [[alone]]. You are not ever alone, but so many [[feel]] alone. Know that you are not alone. There are helpers, there are ones around you who [[love]] you very much, who are concerned about your [[future]] just like you are. And if you [[choose]] to use these [[teachers]] and make them [[friends]], the [[journey]] is much more pleasant, can be much more [[joyful]] and [[inspirational]]. And now I will answer questions.

===Dialogue===

===Dialogue===

E1: Hello Iruka, in terms of staying with the lesson today, can one have a teacher and not verbally ask for one, but more like go through a mental request. In other words, when one is going through some kind of mental decision making and then there is some kind of answer that comes to you could that possibly be someone or some other being besides yourself coming up with an answer? If there has been some mental request for a teacher?

E1: Hello Iruka, in terms of staying with the lesson today, can one have a teacher and not verbally ask for one, but more like go through a [[mental]] request. In other [[words]], when one is going through some kind of mental [[decision]] making and then there is some kind of [[answer]] that comes to you could that possibly be someone or some other [[being]] besides yourself coming up with an answer? If there has been some mental request for a teacher?

Iruka: When you say mental, you mean a request for the Father, non-verbally, for a teacher?

Iruka: When you say mental, you mean a request for [[the Father]], non-verbally, for a teacher?

E1: More like for example, you would say 'yes, I think I could use a teacher or a teacher would do good' or something to that effect. One of the teachers that God would have of course, or the Father.

E1: More like for example, you would say 'yes, I think I could use a teacher or a teacher would do [[good]]' or something to that [[effect]]. One of [[the teachers]] that [[God]] would have of course, or [[the Father]].

Iruka: Because of the nature of human will and our desire not to cross it, to respect individuals as persons, it must be specific. That way we know that you are, or an individual, is in agreement. Do you see how we do not want to impose our will, and so this must be the way it is.

Iruka: Because of the [[nature]] of human will and our [[desire]] not to cross it, to [[respect]] individuals as persons, it must be specific. That way we know that you are, or an individual, is in [[agreement]]. Do you see how we do not want to impose our will, and so this must be the way it is.

E1: OK, so in other words, it would have to be verbal. In other words if you just go over it in your mind saying..'yes I can use a teacher, I think I want a teacher' that is not good enough.

E1: OK, so in other [[words]], it would have to be verbal. In other [[words]] if you just go over it in your [[mind]] saying..'yes I can use a teacher, I think I want a teacher' that is not good enough.

Iruka: It doesn't need to be verbal, but it needs to be conscious, that yes you wish, you want, a teacher. This is an important step that drifting...you cannot drift into this situation. It has to be a conscious decision that yes, you wish one, you would like one. [thank you]

Iruka: It doesn't need to be verbal, but it needs to be [[conscious]], that yes you wish, you want, a teacher. This is an important step that drifting...you cannot drift into this situation. It has to be a [[conscious]] [[decision]] that yes, you wish one, you would like one. [thank you]

J1: Hi Iruka, thank you for the lesson. Question, when teachers, spiritual entities are sent down to be teachers, are there boundaries. Are they given any boundaries, or any rules of thumb if you will, to deal with us folks.

J1: Hi Iruka, thank you for the lesson. Question, when teachers, spiritual [[entities]] are sent down to be teachers, are there boundaries. Are they given any boundaries, or any rules of thumb if you will, to deal with us [[folks]].

Iruka: Of course, certainly there are certain topics we cannot discuss, and you are aware of that. There is much training for a teacher to understand about humans. This is true on any planet, whatever the human counter part would be. Every planet is a little different, so the teacher has to understand her pupil, like a person giving a speech, they must understand or know their audience. And so within that training of understanding on this planet, humans, there are certain ways of interacting. In that respect, a teacher would never consciously put you down, make you feel bad, hurt you, at least not on purpose. Of course that is in the range of possibility, if a teacher was unaware or unknowingly talked about something very sensitive. But that is dealt with very, very carefully. We in no way want to discourage anyone or make them feel bad. And you know all the encouragement that I have given you. Humans tend to put down themselves, and we certainly want to counter that. So in those types of ways that would be our boundary, never to do damage, never to discourage. Does this answer?

Iruka: Of course, certainly there are certain [[topics]] we cannot [[discuss]], and you are [[aware]] of that. There is much [[training]] for a teacher to understand about [[humans]]. This is true on any planet, whatever the human counter part would be. Every [[planet]] is a little [[different]], so the teacher has to [[understand]] her [[pupil]], like a person giving a [[speech]], they must [[understand]] or know their [[audience]]. And so within that training of understanding on [[this planet]], humans, there are certain ways of [[interacting]]. In that respect, a teacher would never consciously put you down, make you feel bad, hurt you, at least not on [[purpose]]. Of course that is in the range of possibility, if a teacher was unaware or unknowingly talked about something very [[sensitive]]. But that is dealt with very, very carefully. We in no way want to [[discourage]] anyone or make them feel bad. And you know all the [[encouragement]] that I have given you. Humans tend to put down themselves, and we certainly want to counter that. So in those types of ways that would be our [[boundary]], never to do damage, never to discourage. Does this answer?

J1: Yes, thank you. To expand on something you were talking with E about...when you say a conscious decision to ask for a teacher, is it fair to say that means either during quiet time with the Father, or in a session such as this? Is this what you mean by an overt conscious decision?

J1: Yes, thank you. To expand on something you were talking with E about...when you say a [[conscious]] [[decision]] to ask for a teacher, is it fair to say that means either during [[quiet time]] with [[the Father]], or in a session such as this? Is this what you mean by an overt [[conscious]] [[decision]]?

Iruka: Yes, exactly.

Iruka: Yes, exactly.

J1: Another question, this is my day for questions. In reading the Daniel transcripts the other day, I came across an interchange between that group in which Daniel indicated he could read the minds of the group. Now on this planet that could mean either he is very tuned in to what they...or he thinks they are going to go because he knows them well, or it could mean that yes indeedy he can read their minds. Can teachers do that, or other beings?

J1: Another question, this is my day for questions. In [[reading]] the [[Daniel]] transcripts the other day, I came across an interchange between that group in which Daniel indicated he could [[read]] the [[minds]] of the group. Now on [[this planet]] that could mean either he is very [[tuned]] in to what they...or he thinks they are going to go because he knows them well, or it could mean that yes indeed he can [[read]] their [[minds]]. Can teachers do that, or other [[beings]]?

Iruka: Yes. Teachers and other beings have that capability. [comment-the room will now empty] But as I was going to say, we don't always use that. Certain members of the group, who are still making choices, still seeking, or seem to be uncomfortable with that idea, we would not do that. We try to be very careful about crossing wills, not only of humans, but in our association with each other, teachers, our helpers around us. We have great respect for each creature that God has created. So it is not just with humans, it is a trait that we have learned, and that we are trying to impart. So to think that everything you are thinking, I am reading, or your teacher is reading, or some being is reading is not really an accurate picture. But if you are struggling, with questions, or trying to understand something that is difficult, sometimes in my lessons, I can address that or try to address it. And we use it to help us to understand and to teach. Does this help?

Iruka: Yes. Teachers and other beings have that capability. [comment-the room will now empty] But as I was going to say, we don't always use that. Certain members of the [[group]], who are still making [[choices]], still [[seeking]], or seem to be uncomfortable with that [[idea]], we would not do that. We try to be very careful about crossing wills, not only of [[humans]], but in our [[association]] with each other, teachers, our helpers around us. We have great [[respect]] for each creature that [[God]] has created. So it is not just with humans, it is a [[trait]] that we have learned, and that we are trying to impart. So to think that everything you are [[thinking]], I am [[reading]], or your teacher is reading, or some being is reading is not really an [[accurate]] picture. But if you are struggling, with questions, or trying to [[understand]] something that is [[difficult]], sometimes in my lessons, I can address that or try to address it. And we use it to help us to [[understand]] and to teach. Does this help?

J1: Yeah, it does, I guess. Does that mean that you can also then, if you wish, check into the thoughts of other people on your side of the continuum?

J1: Yeah, it does, I guess. Does that mean that you can also then, if you wish, check into the [[thoughts]] of other people on your side of the [[continuum]]?

Iruka: To a certain extent, yes. From your perception, that is how we communicate. We also have privacy, but our growth entails our thoughts also, becoming like Father, becoming loving, pure, giving, joyful. It is an area where I personally am growing very much. But do not feel threatened, it is not meant to scare you, but that is how it will be as you get closer to God. Just to give you a little more understanding.

Iruka: To a certain extent, yes. From your [[perception]], that is how we communicate. We also have [[privacy]], but our [[growth]] entails our [[thoughts]] also, becoming like Father, becoming loving, [[pure]], giving, [[joyful]]. It is an area where I personally am growing very much. But do not feel threatened, it is not meant to scare you, but that is how it will be as you get closer to God. Just to give you a little more [[understanding]].

J1: Thank you. One last question. This has to do with this thing we heard about last night in Portland. The so-called materialization, if you will, of a Melchizadek. Can you elaborate on that?

Iruka: There is much going on in this area. I [[wish]] to say that this will happen, is happening now. Much [[work]] is being put into this. You will hear more later, as more is accomplished and made known. I have not said much about this because I know that, for one thing, this group is very [[busy]] learning and growing on an [[individual]] basis, and that is of course where we are in [[this mission]], individual [[growth]] and [[progress]]. Also, there is much caution in this group, as in many other groups. You have a [[history]], not only in this country, but the whole planet's history of [[false]] [[rumors]], false teaching, and you are careful, and that is the way you should be. So there is [[reluctance]] to immediately check out or search out a situation when you hear about it. You are being [[cautious]], and that is indeed how you [[protect]] yourself. You will know, it will become apparent.

Iruka: There is much going on in this area. I wish to say that this will happen, is happening now. Much work is being put into this. You will hear more later, as more is accomplished and made known. I have not said much about this because I know that, for one thing, this group is very busy learning and growing on an individual basis, and that is of course where we are in this mission, individual growth and progress. Also, there is much caution in this group, as in many other groups. You have a history, not only in this country, but the whole planet's history of false rumors, false teaching, and you are careful, and that is the way you should be. So there is reluctance to immediately check out or search out a situation when you hear about it. You are being cautious, and that is indeed how you protect yourself. You will know, it will become apparent.

Think back to how you read the [[Urantia book]]. Most of you started out with [[caution]], you [[read]] the book, you thought about it and decided yes, this is [[truth]]. That is the same way you approached the [[teaching mission]]. You checked it out, you made up your own [[mind]], you made it your own [[decision]]. Whether it was [[truth]] or not, whether you wanted to [[participate]] in it or not, but you processed it. You processed everything you could find out and learn, and apply it to your own life. Yes there is a [[Melchizadek]] here on [[the planet]], but do not worry about this. As you have done before, when he makes himself known, hear his [[words]], judge those words as you do mine, as you do the [[Urantia book]], make your own [[decision]]. Learn what you can and what does not apply to you, leave [[alone]]. Follow your [[heart]], [[listen]] to your [[thought adjuster]], and go from there. That is the best way that I can advise all of you to handle this. There is much [[excitement]] on this side, but you have been through situations that have led nowhere. So keep your eyes and your ears open, apply what you know and make your own [[judgements]]. Does this help? [yes, thank you]

S2: Iruka, are our minds like a sense, like hearing? What goes on in our minds, our [[thoughts]], is that another medium like hearing?

Iruka: Thoughts are the beginnings. They are what makes things happen. Before you do anything, you have to [[think]] about it, anything from brushing to your teeth to getting a [[college]] degree, or getting a job, or deciding to stop smoking, or any [[changes]] you are making in your [[life]]. They start with thoughts. Thoughts can be very powerful, because what you [[decide]] will point in the [[direction]] you wish to go, your decision to do something or not do something. I am not sure what you mean by medium. Is that what you referred thoughts to?

 

 

Iruka: Thoughts are the beginnings. They are what makes things happen. Before you do anything, you have to think about it, anything from brushing to your teeth to getting a college degree, or getting a job, or deciding to stop smoking, or any changes you are making in your life. They start with thoughts. Thoughts can be very powerful, because what you decide will point in the direction you wish to go, your decision to do something or not do something. I am not sure what you mean by medium. Is that what you referred thoughts to?

S2: I am thinking of air as being what sound waves travel through and arrive at our ears, and heat, and light. My question is, is the brain like a receptor of thoughts and a transmitter of thoughts, so that what we think in our heads is really not a closed entity. The thoughts that seem to be contained in our heads are really not contained in our heads. They are leaving and arriving and there is a connectiveness underneath of us all that the thoughts travel through.

S2: I am thinking of air as being what sound waves travel through and arrive at our ears, and heat, and light. My question is, is the brain like a receptor of thoughts and a transmitter of thoughts, so that what we think in our heads is really not a closed entity. The thoughts that seem to be contained in our heads are really not contained in our heads. They are leaving and arriving and there is a connectiveness underneath of us all that the thoughts travel through.

E1: Well thank you anyway.

E1: Well thank you anyway.

===Closing===

===Closing===

Iruka: Thank you and I will see you next week. Good afternoon.

Iruka: Thank you and I will see you next week. Good afternoon.