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A: Yes. Spiritual realities. I have [[difficulty]] in trying to convey this because it is the only [[reality]] for me. For you who are in a much more limited state of [[perception]], this is more of an [[idea]] than a [[truth]]. This truth is as real to me as the chair you are sitting in is to you, yet to me, the [[physical]] material reality is such a [[limited]] place, so confined, that the greater spiritual world is unrecognized by your limited [[perception]]. Therefore, in order to [[perceive]] this [[spiritual]] [[reality]] of the world, one must [[Vision|see]] with spiritual eyes, perceiving the [[value]], the [[beauty]], the [[goodness]] which go beyond mere [[physical]] realities. Sometimes it is difficult to expand the [[mind]] to the point of grasping the greater spiritual [[reality]], yet with this grasping, this expansion in order to enfold and incorporate this greater reality to your [[personal]] [[experience]], causes spiritual [[growth]] and [[soul]] [[ascension]].

A: Yes. Spiritual realities. I have [[difficulty]] in trying to convey this because it is the only [[reality]] for me. For you who are in a much more limited state of [[perception]], this is more of an [[idea]] than a [[truth]]. This truth is as real to me as the chair you are sitting in is to you, yet to me, the [[physical]] material reality is such a [[limited]] place, so confined, that the greater spiritual world is unrecognized by your limited [[perception]]. Therefore, in order to [[perceive]] this [[spiritual]] [[reality]] of the world, one must [[Vision|see]] with spiritual eyes, perceiving the [[value]], the [[beauty]], the [[goodness]] which go beyond mere [[physical]] realities. Sometimes it is difficult to expand the [[mind]] to the point of grasping the greater spiritual [[reality]], yet with this grasping, this expansion in order to enfold and incorporate this greater reality to your [[personal]] [[experience]], causes spiritual [[growth]] and [[soul]] [[ascension]].

==SPIRITUAL FREEDOM AND LIFE==

==Session 7==

===Dialogue===

===Dialogue===

My teaching tonight shall include thoughts on spiritual freedom and life. Spiritual freedom is true freedom. It is the essence of a happy and boundless life. There are no bonds and shackles to hinder the true expression of one's innermost nature. This is freedom. There is only limitless possibility for such a soul. There is boundless happiness, abundant health, and joy in life. The soul drinks the cup of forgiveness and love, the bread of love. He knows no borders to his existence. He realizes his inner nature so that this true inner nature becomes his guidance and himself. This is the essence of doing God's will in your lives, for His will is to realize Himself in you, for you to realize yourself in Him, for the two to become one, for the two to express themselves. The personal expression of the human self is no less important than the divine expression of the divine self.

My teaching tonight shall include [[thoughts]] on spiritual [[freedom]] and life. [[Spiritual]] freedom is true freedom. It is the [[essence]] of a [[happy]] and boundless life. There are no bonds and shackles to hinder the true [[expression]] of one's [[Inner Life|innermost]] [[nature]]. This is freedom. There is only limitless [[possibility]] for such a [[soul]]. There is boundless [[happiness]], [[abundant]] [[health]], and [[joy]] in life. The soul drinks the cup of [[forgiveness]] and [[love]], the bread of love. He knows no borders to his [[existence]]. He [[realizes]] his inner nature so that this true inner nature becomes his [[guidance]] and himself. This is the [[essence]] of [[Doing the will of God|doing God's will]] in your lives, for His will is to [[realize]] Himself in you, for you to [[realize]] yourself in Him, for the [[two]] to become [[one]], for the two to [[express]] themselves. The [[personal]] [[expression]] of the [[human]] [[self]] is no less important than the [[divine]] expression of the [[Thought Adjuster|divine self]].

Next, I [[wish]] to speak of the shackles and bonds that bind us. These can be [[subtle]] or they can be overt. They are [[treacherous]] to [[spiritual]] [[growth]] and expression which is [[essential]] to a [[happy]] life. These bonds are culturally imposed, [[traditionally]] imposed, many times self-imposed out of misguided [[thinking]]. They are the chief impediment to [[happiness]] on [[earth]]. These bonds are the bonds of [[thinking]] too much [[self]]-[[analysis]] and the comparison of [[self]] with an [[abstract]] [[ideal]] which leads to feelings of unworth or inferior [[worth]]. These [[feelings]] are to be [[abandoned]]. You need to [[progress]] [[courageously]], forthrightly, [[steadfastly]] through this life without the impediment of too much [[thinking]]. Sometimes it is better to allow the [[self]] to be and to become, to allow the [[spirit]] to [[flow]] through you, to allow [[love]] to [[radiate]] from you. This is sometimes best and easiest to accomplish. [[Happiness]] follows [[love]], flowing love.

Furthermore, I [[wish]] to say that the [[celestial]] [[beings]] here tonight, and with you always, [[express]] their [[appreciation]] and [[love]] for you and wish to say how pleased they are with the [[spiritual]] [[progress]] that all of you have made thus far.

 

Furthermore, I wish to say that the celestial beings here tonight, and with you always, express their appreciation and love for you and wish to say how pleased they are with the spiritual progress that all of you have made thus far.

===Dialogue===

===Dialogue===

Q: Where are our souls housed?

Q: Where are our [[souls]] housed?

A: The mind you would say is housed in the brain; although, this is incorrect. The mind is not housed at all, neither is the soul. You would envision it as being completely throughout the physical form, although centered more or less at the heart.

A: The [[mind]] you would say is housed in the [[brain]]; although, this is incorrect. The mind is not housed at all, neither is the [[soul]]. You would envision it as being completely throughout the [[physical]] form, although centered more or less at the [[heart]].

Q: Are you also "bound and shackled" on your plane?

Q: Are you also "bound and shackled" on your [[plane]]?

A: Yes.

A: Yes.

Q: Could you give us particular instances of forces that bind and shackle us?

Q: Could you give us particular instances of [[forces]] that bind and shackle us?

 

Q: How can one distinguish the Father's will from one's own thinking?

Q: How can one distinguish [[the Father]]'s will from one's own [[thinking]]?

A: This is a deep and all-encompassing subject that is part of the progressive experience, the learning to discern and then the doing of His will in your life. This will not always be so murky for you, and recently has become much clearer. Each person must walk that path of decision-making himself in order to learn how to discern the right way vs. the willful, self-interested, self-worrying, perhaps, self-absorbed way. The path is self-forgetful, is thinking the best for others, and opening the heart to His love, so that His love will nourish other beings around you. The actual fine line on Father's communications is more difficult for me to tell you how. In general, there is a feeling of superconsciousness and otherness somewhat as Rebecca experiences during these communications. It is otherness and forcefully strong. Should there be doubts, it is hard for me to sort them for you. I cannot do it. When there is no doubt there is simply no doubt, and this will be more the case as time progresses.

A: This is a deep and all-[[encompassing]] subject that is part of the [[progressive]] [[experience]], the [[learning]] to [[discern]] and then the doing of His will in your life. This will not always be so murky for you, and recently has become much [[clearer]]. Each person must walk that [[path]] of [[decision]]-making himself in order to learn how to discern the right way vs. the willful, self-interested, self-worrying, perhaps, self-absorbed way. The [[path]] is self-forgetful, is [[thinking]] the best for others, and opening the [[heart]] to His love, so that His love will [[nourish]] other beings around you. The [[actual]] fine line on Father's [[communications]] is more difficult for me to tell you how. In general, there is a [[feeling]] of [[superconsciousness]] and otherness somewhat as Rebecca [[experiences]] during these [[communications]]. It is otherness and forcefully strong. Should there be [[doubts]], it is hard for me to sort them for you. I cannot do it. When there is no [[doubt]] there is simply no doubt, and this will be more the case as time [[progresses]].

Q: Do we need to completely trust our fellow man before we can freely love them?

A: Yes and No. [[Love]] is from [[the Father]], and this love He [[bestows]] in [[trust]], and yet is spurned more often than not. When we bestow [[love]] in [[trust]], often, very often, we can be [[disappointed]] or hurt. Yet in order to intelligently and fully love another [[human being]], there must be trust for there must be [[mutual]] [[trust]]. To love everybody indiscriminately is not possible, nor is it possible to trust everybody indiscriminately. Therefore, wisely and understandingly [[love]] each [[individual]] person who comes to you. The [[gospel]] [[admonishes]] us to love our [[enemies]], to be [[father]]-like to those who [[abuse]] our trust, to always look deeply for the underlying [[motives]] for the [[actions]] of your unwise fellows, and to see them as closely as you can to the way that Father sees them, and this will open your [[heart]] and allow deeper [[understanding]] of the sometimes [[foolish]] actions.

A: Yes and No. Love is from the Father, and this love He bestows in trust, and yet is spurned more often than not. When we bestow love in trust, often, very often, we can be disappointed or hurt. Yet in order to intelligently and fully love another human being, there must be trust for there must be mutual trust. To love everybody indiscriminately is not possible, nor is it possible to trust everybody indiscriminately. Therefore, wisely and understandingly love each individual person who comes to you. The gospel admonishes us to love our enemies, to be father-like to those who abuse our trust, to always look deeply for the underlying motives for the actions of your unwise fellows, and to see them as closely as you can to the way that Father sees them, and this will open your heart and allow deeper understanding of the sometimes foolish actions.

My [[personal]] [[wishes]] and [[thoughts]] cannot always be [[expressed]], you understand, though I am a teacher under the orders of [[Abraham]] and [[Melchizedek]]. My [[mission]] is to teach and [[explain]] and make clear, clearer, the fundamental tenets laid down by [[Christ]] [[Jesus]]. This is my main objective, though this restatement, retelling, of the fundamental [[truths]] is the main [[purpose]] for me to be here. Therefore, it is important for us to remain [[dutiful]] to this [[purpose]]. The main point of this lesson is [[spiritual]] [[liberty]], the freeing of one's [[self]] to become a liberated son or daughter of the living [[God]]. That even in this [[thought]], this [[knowledge]] that you are children of the most powerful [[reality]] is liberating, is freeing. His children [[understand]] this [[concept]]. Make it yours. Make it your very own. You are His child in [[truth]]. That is what I will leave you with. [[Farewell]] until next week. I bid you adieu.

==THE FATHER IN HEAVEN==

==THE FATHER IN HEAVEN==

===Lesson===

===Lesson===