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I have given many lessons on the [[positive]] [[effects]] of [[adversity]], and yet still it [[grieves]] me to see these [[tragedies]] occurring in your lives. But the young will [[grow]] and time will pass. The [[seasons]] will change and [[change]] back again. There will be time for [[grieving]]. There will be time for [[rejoicing]] anew in life and living. There will be time for the recounting of your lives, of the [[growth]] of the [[children]], of the many wonderful things that will happen to them in the [[future]] to their fathers. [[Parents]] and grandparents will see their children grown and [[rejoice]] in this. There will be much [[happiness]] and [[laughter]] altogether in this [[future]] time. When you are troubled, think of this [[picture]] you have had of this [[future]] rejoicing, this recounting, this happiness in reunion, and fear not the [[troubles]] of today.

I have given many lessons on the [[positive]] [[effects]] of [[adversity]], and yet still it [[grieves]] me to see these [[tragedies]] occurring in your lives. But the young will [[grow]] and time will pass. The [[seasons]] will change and [[change]] back again. There will be time for [[grieving]]. There will be time for [[rejoicing]] anew in life and living. There will be time for the recounting of your lives, of the [[growth]] of the [[children]], of the many wonderful things that will happen to them in the [[future]] to their fathers. [[Parents]] and grandparents will see their children grown and [[rejoice]] in this. There will be much [[happiness]] and [[laughter]] altogether in this [[future]] time. When you are troubled, think of this [[picture]] you have had of this [[future]] rejoicing, this recounting, this happiness in reunion, and fear not the [[troubles]] of today.

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===Dialogue===

Q: If [[God]] is a [[good]], kind, loving [[Father]], does he allow the little [[children]] in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eritrean-Ethiopian_War Ethiopia] and a lot of the other countries to suffer so with [[diseases]] and [[starving]] to death. I [[understand]] that the grown-ups have probably made their own beds and have to lie in them, so to speak, but the young [[children]], I can't [[understand]]. Could you help me with it, please?

Q: If [[God]] is a [[good]], kind, loving [[Father]], does he allow the little [[children]] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eritrean-Ethiopian_War Ethiopia] and a lot of the other countries to suffer so with [[diseases]] and [[starving]] to death. I [[understand]] that the grown-ups have probably made their own beds and have to lie in them, so to speak, but the young [[children]], I can't [[understand]]. Could you help me with it, please?

A: Yes. There is no [[suffering]] which [[our Father]] is unaware of. He does not turn away from those in need. He is suffering with any one who suffers and is ever-present in the [[heart]] of all who believe. It is not any part of [[God]]'s [[plan]] for to allow for suffering. It is the [[natural]] outworking of the overall [[Divine]] [[plan]] to allow human [[free will]]. Adult free will [[decisions]] multiplied over long periods indeed may result in much [[human]] [[suffering]]. We are all God's children, small children and adults alike. No suffering is in God's [[purpose]] for us. [[Evolution]] and human societal structuring is [[progressive]] and will eventually eliminate this horrible [[spectacle]] of [[intense]] human misery. It is a passing age on [[Urantia]], which will some day sprout into a new world, one in which there is lessened, year after year, suffering and [[pain]] and misery. Perplexing as it is, it is a passing thing. You must use [[spiritual]] eyes to see that [[dawn]] will come after [[darkness]].

A: Yes. There is no [[suffering]] which [[our Father]] is unaware of. He does not turn away from those in need. He is suffering with any one who suffers and is ever-present in the [[heart]] of all who believe. It is not any part of [[God]]'s [[plan]] for to allow for suffering. It is the [[natural]] outworking of the overall [[Divine]] [[plan]] to allow human [[free will]]. Adult free will [[decisions]] multiplied over long periods indeed may result in much [[human]] [[suffering]]. We are all God's children, small children and adults alike. No suffering is in God's [[purpose]] for us. [[Evolution]] and human societal structuring is [[progressive]] and will eventually eliminate this horrible [[spectacle]] of [[intense]] human misery. It is a passing age on [[Urantia]], which will some day sprout into a new world, one in which there is lessened, year after year, suffering and [[pain]] and misery. Perplexing as it is, it is a passing thing. You must use [[spiritual]] eyes to see that [[dawn]] will come after [[darkness]].

There is, in each [[person]], a place where the [[tender]] shoots of new spiritual [[growth]] occur. This innermost space is wisely protected by your own [[being]], and yet needs a certain amount of [[light]] and air. It is [[good]] to open your [[hearts]], as it were, to the [[light]], to the gaze of others, to the [[spiritual]] [[water]] which others may give, and to the world. This inner [[tender]] place can, yes, be a little too tender for too much. This place in [[circumstances]] of trust should be opened, should be [[developed]], should be allowed a little [[freedom]] for the wider [[growing]] of the [[soul]]. It is good to [[establish]] and to cultivate close [[friendships]] which enable the flowering of the inner [[self]], the opening of the inner self to the gaze of others which gives [[confidence]] in that inner self in the [[person]]. There is much hiding in life. There is [[perpetuation]] in [[mediocrity]] in allowing this inner [[self]] to be hidden and perpetuated in a mediocre realm of [[existence]]. It is only by allowing the flowering of this inner [[self]] that true [[individuality]] is seen. This inner self must be shown to a wider world. When it is, much can be done, much [[creativity]] and openness and flowering occurs, for there is [[connection]] between that inner self of the [[person]] flowering and the inner self of all those [[perceiving]] it.

There is, in each [[person]], a place where the [[tender]] shoots of new spiritual [[growth]] occur. This innermost space is wisely protected by your own [[being]], and yet needs a certain amount of [[light]] and air. It is [[good]] to open your [[hearts]], as it were, to the [[light]], to the gaze of others, to the [[spiritual]] [[water]] which others may give, and to the world. This inner [[tender]] place can, yes, be a little too tender for too much. This place in [[circumstances]] of trust should be opened, should be [[developed]], should be allowed a little [[freedom]] for the wider [[growing]] of the [[soul]]. It is good to [[establish]] and to cultivate close [[friendships]] which enable the flowering of the inner [[self]], the opening of the inner self to the gaze of others which gives [[confidence]] in that inner self in the [[person]]. There is much hiding in life. There is [[perpetuation]] in [[mediocrity]] in allowing this inner [[self]] to be hidden and perpetuated in a mediocre realm of [[existence]]. It is only by allowing the flowering of this inner [[self]] that true [[individuality]] is seen. This inner self must be shown to a wider world. When it is, much can be done, much [[creativity]] and openness and flowering occurs, for there is [[connection]] between that inner self of the [[person]] flowering and the inner self of all those [[perceiving]] it.

We [[witnessed]] tonight a talk given by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman_Lear Mr. Norman Lear] to [[educators]]. Many of them have never heard anyone talk like that before, talk openly like that, [[exposing]] his inner [[thoughts]], and they responded to this. It is true of all true [[leaders]] that they flower as [[individuals]], that their individual flowering [[connects]] with those who are too [[timid]] to do it themselves.

We [[witnessed]] tonight a talk given by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman_Lear Mr. Norman Lear] to [[educators]]. Many of them have never heard anyone talk like that before, talk openly like that, [[exposing]] his inner [[thoughts]], and they responded to this. It is true of all true [[leaders]] that they flower as [[individuals]], that their individual flowering [[connects]] with those who are too [[timid]] to do it themselves.

I do not espouse a complete openness of every single aspect of a [[person]]'s life, but the [[discussion]] of the inner [[self]] is extremely important. You will find greater [[acceptance]] of yourselves than you think. This is always the case. It is not only your [[Thought Adjuster|Inner Spirit]] or [[angels]] who understand you, but your [[friends]], your associates, your loved ones. When there is true [[expression]] and [[understanding]], this is mutually beneficial and [[growth]] promoting, for you see, then those [[tender]] shoots become not quite so tender and grow into [[robust]] plant forms, for want of a better [[metaphor]]. Yes, this [[speech]] of Mr. Lear's was very moving to me, and I send my [[personal]] praise and [[acceptance]] to him and would also wish for him to hear this lesson as my [[response]].

I do not espouse a complete openness of every single aspect of a [[person]]'s life, but the [[discussion]] of the inner [[self]] is extremely important. You will find greater [[acceptance]] of yourselves than you think. This is always the case. It is not only your [[Thought Adjuster|Inner Spirit]] or [[angels]] who understand you, but your [[friends]], your associates, your loved ones. When there is true [[expression]] and [[understanding]], this is mutually beneficial and [[growth]] promoting, for you see, then those [[tender]] shoots become not quite so tender and grow into [[robust]] plant forms, for want of a better [[metaphor]]. Yes, this [[speech]] of Mr. Lear's was very moving to me, and I send my [[personal]] praise and [[acceptance]] to him and would also wish for him to hear this lesson as my [[response]].

Q: Can you tell us more about the [[nature]] of [[the Supreme]] and His [[relation]] to the [[individual]]?

Q: Can you tell us more about the [[nature]] of [[the Supreme]] and His [[relation]] to the [[individual]]?

A: Yes. [[The Supreme]] is the [[finite]] [[God]] of time. He is the God of [[experience]]. He is the sum [[total]] of all [[mind]] experience. He is the [[wealth]] of [[wisdom]] of the ages. He is the [[overcontrol]] and [[oversoul]] of [[creation]]. He is the [[God]] of being finite reality. If you are the [[action]], He is the [[reaction]]. He reacts and enfolds and [[encompasses]] all action in the [[finite]] realms. He is the [[Supreme]] Father Lord of all finite reality. He is the [[cause]], by His [[reaction]] to [[decision]] and action in the finite [[creature]], of [[soul]] [[growth]]. He enables, by His being, the growth and nurturing of the [[soul]] of the [[individual]]. He is the repository of all true [[value]] and [[understanding]], [[wisdom]], which is not extant as an individual [[personality]]. When an [[individual]] personality chooses non-survival, He is the repository of that [[personality]], of that [[value]] which is no longer a personal, [[discrete]] [[entity]]. It is now part of the greater soul of [[creation]]. He is much like the [[God]] envisioned in, say, [[Buddhism]] who is the [[oversoul]] of creation, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yin_and_yang yin and yang] of [[existence]], the [[light]] and [[dark]], the [[male]] and [[female]], all these things, all these opposites, which [[interact]] and form [[reality]]. He is motherlike in the sense of nurturing [[the worlds]]. He is not [[perceived]] as a [[personal]] spiritual influence as is the [[Spirit of Truth]] or the [[Thought Adjusters]], yet it is important to perceive our [[duty]] to Him in the general sense of spiritual [[growth]] and in the [[personal]] sense of spiritual growth, for in both do we contribute to His [[realization]] and His [[manifestation]] to [[the worlds]]. He is the perfecting God of the imperfect. He is what enables the imperfect to become [[perfect]], to become more perfect. He is what enables [[the worlds]], not only the [[individual]], to [[grow]], but the worlds to grow towards [[perfection]], towards [[light and life]], towards God. He is the intermediate God which not only allows for [[creation]], itself, but allows for the perfecting of that creation. To Him we owe our [[supreme]] [[duty]] of becoming perfect.

A: Yes. [[The Supreme]] is the [[finite]] [[God]] of time. He is the God of [[experience]]. He is the sum [[total]] of all [[mind]] experience. He is the [[wealth]] of [[wisdom]] of the ages. He is the [[overcontrol]] and [[oversoul]] of [[creation]]. He is the [[God]] of being finite reality. If you are the [[action]], He is the [[reaction]]. He reacts and enfolds and [[encompasses]] all action in the [[finite]] realms. He is the [[Supreme]] Father Lord of all finite reality. He is the [[cause]], by His [[reaction]] to [[decision]] and action in the finite [[creature]], of [[soul]] [[growth]]. He enables, by His being, the growth and nurturing of the [[soul]] of the [[individual]]. He is the repository of all true [[value]] and [[understanding]], [[wisdom]], which is not extant as an individual [[personality]]. When an [[individual]] personality chooses non-survival, He is the repository of that [[personality]], of that [[value]] which is no longer a personal, [[discrete]] [[entity]]. It is now part of the greater soul of [[creation]]. He is much like the [[God]] envisioned in, say, [[Buddhism]] who is the [[oversoul]] of creation, the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yin_and_yang yin and yang] of [[existence]], the [[light]] and [[dark]], the [[male]] and [[female]], all these things, all these opposites, which [[interact]] and form [[reality]]. He is motherlike in the sense of nurturing [[the worlds]]. He is not [[perceived]] as a [[personal]] spiritual influence as is the [[Spirit of Truth]] or the [[Thought Adjusters]], yet it is important to perceive our [[duty]] to Him in the general sense of spiritual [[growth]] and in the [[personal]] sense of spiritual growth, for in both do we contribute to His [[realization]] and His [[manifestation]] to [[the worlds]]. He is the perfecting God of the imperfect. He is what enables the imperfect to become [[perfect]], to become more perfect. He is what enables [[the worlds]], not only the [[individual]], to [[grow]], but the worlds to grow towards [[perfection]], towards [[light and life]], towards God. He is the intermediate God which not only allows for [[creation]], itself, but allows for the perfecting of that creation. To Him we owe our [[supreme]] [[duty]] of becoming perfect.

Q: I have a belief that [[everything]] has a [[purpose]]. Earlier you referred to that there is nothing that is not [[planned]], directed, or known. I have an [[analogy]] that [[God]] is a great [[architect]]. Regarding my belief that everything has a [[purpose]], would that include the [[Lucifer Rebellion]] or anything that is looked upon as being bad or wrong?

Q: I have a belief that [[everything]] has a [[purpose]]. Earlier you referred to that there is nothing that is not [[planned]], directed, or known. I have an [[analogy]] that [[God]] is a great [[architect]]. Regarding my belief that everything has a [[purpose]], would that include the [[Lucifer Rebellion]] or anything that is looked upon as being bad or wrong?

Tonight I wish to [[speak]] on the welfare of your brethren and your [[understanding]] [[responsibility]] for it. Many times in our lives we come in situations which evoke a [[sympathetic]] [[response]] for a fellow [[human being]]. Every day is filled with these [[actions]] and [[responses]] to them. That is, we each respond to the [[presence]] of another human in our own [[unique]] [[manner]] of sympathizing.

Tonight I wish to [[speak]] on the welfare of your brethren and your [[understanding]] [[responsibility]] for it. Many times in our lives we come in situations which evoke a [[sympathetic]] [[response]] for a fellow [[human being]]. Every day is filled with these [[actions]] and [[responses]] to them. That is, we each respond to the [[presence]] of another human in our own [[unique]] [[manner]] of sympathizing.

The old adage "Am I my brother's keeper,"[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Genesis#Chapter_.4] yes and no. Each [[person]] has a certain [[radius]] of [[responsibility]] for those immediately within that [[circle]] of [[influence]]. Each person, of course, cannot be responsible for an entire [[community]] or state or indeed the world. As I have said, true [[love]] is born in an attitude of thoroughgoing [[sympathetic]] understanding of one's fellows. This understanding must, perforce, be [[limited]] to only a [[relative]] few. [[Urantia text|The book]] states that one cannot by mere [[force]] of will love the world. Love exists only between [[personalities]], not between an [[abstraction]] and a [[personality]].

The old adage "Am I my brother's keeper,"[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Genesis#Chapter_.4] yes and no. Each [[person]] has a certain [[radius]] of [[responsibility]] for those immediately within that [[circle]] of [[influence]]. Each person, of course, cannot be responsible for an entire [[community]] or state or indeed the world. As I have said, true [[love]] is born in an attitude of thoroughgoing [[sympathetic]] understanding of one's fellows. This understanding must, perforce, be [[limited]] to only a [[relative]] few. [[Urantia text|The book]] states that one cannot by mere [[force]] of will love the world. Love exists only between [[personalities]], not between an [[abstraction]] and a [[personality]].

As I said, to see a person through the eyes of your greater self, to allow your [[Thought Adjuster|Inner Spirit]] to communicate His [[vision]] of another, is your greatest [[opportunity]] for increased understanding of that person. You see, [[our Father]] sees us all as little [[children]], and each little child is behaving towards the other children in certain ways. If you may see that in circumstances where your brother or sister is troublesome to you, you may distance yourself from that situation which allows you to be able to have a more [[insightful]] view of this person and a more [[forgiving]] [[nature]] towards him or her. And I say this as a [[profound]] reality reaction [[feeling]]. This is not, again, a thought [[abstraction]] which you may do as an [[intellectual]] exercise. This is a true thought reality [[perception]] [[feeling]].

As I said, to see a person through the eyes of your greater self, to allow your [[Thought Adjuster|Inner Spirit]] to communicate His [[vision]] of another, is your greatest [[opportunity]] for increased understanding of that person. You see, [[our Father]] sees us all as little [[children]], and each little child is behaving towards the other children in certain ways. If you may see that in circumstances where your brother or sister is troublesome to you, you may distance yourself from that situation which allows you to be able to have a more [[insightful]] view of this person and a more [[forgiving]] [[nature]] towards him or her. And I say this as a [[profound]] reality reaction [[feeling]]. This is not, again, a thought [[abstraction]] which you may do as an [[intellectual]] exercise. This is a true thought reality [[perception]] [[feeling]].

This [[concept]] of the [[three]] [[the Gods|Persons of God]] who is also One is a [[difficult]] understanding for [[mortal mind]]. They function together very often as the [[Trinity]] and then also function in their respective [[combinations]]. This functional reality begat the [[Central Universe]] of Havona and all the [[existential]], [[perfect]], [[Havona Natives|spirit personalities residing therein]].

This [[concept]] of the [[three]] [[the Gods|Persons of God]] who is also One is a [[difficult]] understanding for [[mortal mind]]. They function together very often as the [[Trinity]] and then also function in their respective [[combinations]]. This functional reality begat the [[Central Universe]] of Havona and all the [[existential]], [[perfect]], [[Havona Natives|spirit personalities residing therein]].

In the [[creation]] of the [[Superuniverses]] of matter and [[Free will|will]] [[creatures]] from this material life level of [[existence]], God [[the Father]] with [[God the Son]] create the [[Creator Sons]] who personally create each [[local universe]] with its inhabitants. They are the designers of our [[reality]]. Your Father, [[Michael]], is one such [[Divine Son]]. Do you see that your Father, Christ [[Michael]], your [[Jesus]], rather, on this world, my Father Creator Brother Michael is of a extremely high Divine level? I want you to [[appreciate]] this [[reality]]. So much time has passed since He walked on this world, and His [[message]] is diluted to the point of being almost forgotten, forgotten in the [[theologies]] and [[confusion]] of religious [[thought]] brought about in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_christianity last 2000 years]. If you look at and [[study]] [[modern]] [[religions]], they have very little of His [[original]] [[message]] within their daily teachings. He said, "My Father has sent me into the world that I may be the light of the world," and so now He has sent His [[representatives]] into the world that we may rekindle a bit of this [[light]].

In the [[creation]] of the [[Superuniverses]] of matter and [[Free will|will]] [[creatures]] from this material life level of [[existence]], God [[the Father]] with [[God the Son]] create the [[Creator Sons]] who personally create each [[local universe]] with its inhabitants. They are the designers of our [[reality]]. Your Father, [[Michael]], is one such [[Divine Son]]. Do you see that your Father, Christ [[Michael]], your [[Jesus]], rather, on this world, my Father Creator Brother Michael is of a extremely high Divine level? I want you to [[appreciate]] this [[reality]]. So much time has passed since He walked on this world, and His [[message]] is diluted to the point of being almost forgotten, forgotten in the [[theologies]] and [[confusion]] of religious [[thought]] brought about in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_christianity last 2000 years]. If you look at and [[study]] [[modern]] [[religions]], they have very little of His [[original]] [[message]] within their daily teachings. He said, "My Father has sent me into the world that I may be the light of the world," and so now He has sent His [[representatives]] into the world that we may rekindle a bit of this [[light]].

===Dialogue===

===Dialogue===

===='''''[[The Absolutes]]'''''====

===='''''[[The Absolutes]]'''''====

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

===='''''[[Mansion Worlds]]'''''====

===='''''[[Mansion Worlds]]'''''====

Tonight I would like to enter into a [[discussion]] of the [[celestial]] chambers of the [[first mansion world]]. "In my Father's house are many [[mansion]]s." This is referring to actual [[structures]] on the [[mansion worlds]]. The worlds are [[Architectural spheres|architectural]], and the [[structures]] are made of [[morontia]] [[materials]]. You may picture in your [[minds]] a very fine and [[beautiful]] tile or marble like substance which is more fine or delicate in [[molecular]] level construction than is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marble marble]. The [[molecular]] [[structure]] is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hexagonal hexagonal], which makes this stone very fine, almost [[crystalline]] in structure, but it more closely resembles stone to the eye. These buildings are very large and have many rooms and corridors within them. Each wing or separate area has many small rooms for [[repersonalization]]. This I speak of is on the [[first mansion world]] the [[resurrection halls]].

Tonight I would like to enter into a [[discussion]] of the [[celestial]] chambers of the [[first mansion world]]. "In my Father's house are many [[mansion]]s." This is referring to actual [[structures]] on the [[mansion worlds]]. The worlds are [[Architectural spheres|architectural]], and the [[structures]] are made of [[morontia]] [[materials]]. You may picture in your [[minds]] a very fine and [[beautiful]] tile or marble like substance which is more fine or delicate in [[molecular]] level construction than is [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marble marble]. The [[molecular]] [[structure]] is [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hexagonal hexagonal], which makes this stone very fine, almost [[crystalline]] in structure, but it more closely resembles stone to the eye. These buildings are very large and have many rooms and corridors within them. Each wing or separate area has many small rooms for [[repersonalization]]. This I speak of is on the [[first mansion world]] the [[resurrection halls]].

Each [[person]] is [[resurrected]] separately and [[alone]], [[separated]] from all the others. A [[morontia companion]] greets each new arrival [[individually]] upon [[awakening]]. The vast roll call of a [[dispensation]] is still administered on an [[individual]] level. The [[beauty]] and [[grandeur]] of these fine [[structures]] are very [[awe]] [[inspiring]] and amazing to the [[awakened]] one. The expanded [[senses]] of [[color]] and [[sound]] are immediately apparent. More of the [[spectrum]] of [[light]] is visible, and [[color]] is greatly enhanced and expanded so that colors can be [[perceived]] on a more [[subtle]] and fine level than you can perceive them now. [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Sense#Audition Hearing] is expanded similarly and [[music]] becomes more intricate in that the [[notes]] can be heard on a more [[subtle]] level, also. In both [[sight]] and hearing, [[appreciation]] for [[beauty]] is greatly enhanced and broadened.

Each [[person]] is [[resurrected]] separately and [[alone]], [[separated]] from all the others. A [[morontia companion]] greets each new arrival [[individually]] upon [[awakening]]. The vast roll call of a [[dispensation]] is still administered on an [[individual]] level. The [[beauty]] and [[grandeur]] of these fine [[structures]] are very [[awe]] [[inspiring]] and amazing to the [[awakened]] one. The expanded [[senses]] of [[color]] and [[sound]] are immediately apparent. More of the [[spectrum]] of [[light]] is visible, and [[color]] is greatly enhanced and expanded so that colors can be [[perceived]] on a more [[subtle]] and fine level than you can perceive them now. [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Sense#Audition Hearing] is expanded similarly and [[music]] becomes more intricate in that the [[notes]] can be heard on a more [[subtle]] level, also. In both [[sight]] and hearing, [[appreciation]] for [[beauty]] is greatly enhanced and broadened.

Also by [[analogy]] to these [[physical]] [[senses]], if you can [[imagine]] the [[mind]] [[capacity]] level to be similarly broadened and the ability to [[discern]] [[subtleties]], again, is enhanced, then you will have a fair [[understanding]] of how you will be on [[waking]]. Other [[senses]] are enhanced, and spiritual senses, of course, are greatly enhanced. Your [[ability]] to [[discern]] your [[Thought Adjuster]] will be greatly [[magnified]]. Also, you will be able to greet your [[Guardian Angel]] in a personal way, [[face]] to face as it were.

Also by [[analogy]] to these [[physical]] [[senses]], if you can [[imagine]] the [[mind]] [[capacity]] level to be similarly broadened and the ability to [[discern]] [[subtleties]], again, is enhanced, then you will have a fair [[understanding]] of how you will be on [[waking]]. Other [[senses]] are enhanced, and spiritual senses, of course, are greatly enhanced. Your [[ability]] to [[discern]] your [[Thought Adjuster]] will be greatly [[magnified]]. Also, you will be able to greet your [[Guardian Angel]] in a personal way, [[face]] to face as it were.

A: Yes, they are very similar in principle. In actions and reactions these [[elements]] are very [[different]] and also very similar.

A: Yes, they are very similar in principle. In actions and reactions these [[elements]] are very [[different]] and also very similar.

Q: You referred to the [[architects]] on the [[mansion worlds]]. Is our architecture on this planet [[inspired]] by any architect up there? For example, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gothic_arch Gothic arch] of our [[culture]], and is that true all the way up the line? Are there higher orders, higher [[existences]] that [[inspire]] the lower levels of [[beauty]]?

Q: You referred to the [[architects]] on the [[mansion worlds]]. Is our architecture on this planet [[inspired]] by any architect up there? For example, the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gothic_arch Gothic arch] of our [[culture]], and is that true all the way up the line? Are there higher orders, higher [[existences]] that [[inspire]] the lower levels of [[beauty]]?

A: Yes, the [[development]] of the arch is . ..

A: Yes, the [[development]] of the arch is . ..

Q: The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elliptical_arch elliptical arch]?

Q: The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elliptical_arch elliptical arch]?

A: Both, both, for they were obtained through [[spiritual]] [[insight]] by the architect originating them and given to the [[Milieu|age]] of the time by the [[human]] person who strove in his [[expert]] area and also sought [[Divine]] [[guidance]].

A: Both, both, for they were obtained through [[spiritual]] [[insight]] by the architect originating them and given to the [[Milieu|age]] of the time by the [[human]] person who strove in his [[expert]] area and also sought [[Divine]] [[guidance]].

Tonight I wish to begin with a lesson on [[Sonarington]]. Sonarington is one of the [[Sacred Spheres of Paradise]]. It is the world of [[Paradise Sons|the Sons]]. You, all [[ascending sons]] from all [[seven superuniverses]], pass through [[Sonarington]] on route to [[Paradise]]. It is by all accounts exceeding beyond understanding in [[beauty]] and [[personal]] [[charm]]. This world is where you will most readily [[understand]] the [[Eternal Son]]'s person. His person will [[touch]] yours. It is also a special world for the [[Creator Sons]] of the [[Local Universes]]. They have found [[personalization]] there and proceed from [[Sonarington]] to their [[future]] world stations. It is the most precious of the worlds for [[ascenders]], [[finaliters]]. It is the first taste of [[Paradise]] and is forever enthroned in each [[finaliter]]'s [[memory]] for all [[eternity]].

Tonight I wish to begin with a lesson on [[Sonarington]]. Sonarington is one of the [[Sacred Spheres of Paradise]]. It is the world of [[Paradise Sons|the Sons]]. You, all [[ascending sons]] from all [[seven superuniverses]], pass through [[Sonarington]] on route to [[Paradise]]. It is by all accounts exceeding beyond understanding in [[beauty]] and [[personal]] [[charm]]. This world is where you will most readily [[understand]] the [[Eternal Son]]'s person. His person will [[touch]] yours. It is also a special world for the [[Creator Sons]] of the [[Local Universes]]. They have found [[personalization]] there and proceed from [[Sonarington]] to their [[future]] world stations. It is the most precious of the worlds for [[ascenders]], [[finaliters]]. It is the first taste of [[Paradise]] and is forever enthroned in each [[finaliter]]'s [[memory]] for all [[eternity]].

===='''''[[Urantia]]'''''====

===='''''[[Urantia]]'''''====

For the [[memory]] of [[Michael]], His [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birthplace birthplace] is [[Sonarington]] and [[Urantia]]. For Michael, this world is His second birthplace and [[home]]. He will always take special interest in [[Urantia]]. You who have been born here are very [[privileged]] and [[cared]] for. It was [[understood]] in His day by Him, [[Michael]], on this world, that this world has a special [[destiny]] before it.

For the [[memory]] of [[Michael]], His [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birthplace birthplace] is [[Sonarington]] and [[Urantia]]. For Michael, this world is His second birthplace and [[home]]. He will always take special interest in [[Urantia]]. You who have been born here are very [[privileged]] and [[cared]] for. It was [[understood]] in His day by Him, [[Michael]], on this world, that this world has a special [[destiny]] before it.

You are the [[initiators]] of this rapid changing [[transformation]] of the world from [[darkness]] to [[light]], from [[ignorance]] to [[wisdom]], from [[despair]] to [[hope]], from [[war]] and [[poverty]] to [[peace]] and [[prosperity]]. This is your [[mission]] on earth. You, my children, are the special [[emissaries]], role models, evangels, [[teachers]], of a new and better world to come. Think not lightly on this. This is a grave and [[awesome]] [[responsibility]] on which I am placing you. Much will come to pass in the coming years.

You are the [[initiators]] of this rapid changing [[transformation]] of the world from [[darkness]] to [[light]], from [[ignorance]] to [[wisdom]], from [[despair]] to [[hope]], from [[war]] and [[poverty]] to [[peace]] and [[prosperity]]. This is your [[mission]] on earth. You, my children, are the special [[emissaries]], role models, evangels, [[teachers]], of a new and better world to come. Think not lightly on this. This is a grave and [[awesome]] [[responsibility]] on which I am placing you. Much will come to pass in the coming years.

We have this evening a visiting [[teacher]] who will be working with Vincent in the [[future]]. You will know her as [[Will]].

We have this evening a visiting [[teacher]] who will be working with Vincent in the [[future]]. You will know her as [[Will]].

===='''''[[Spirituality]]'''''====

===='''''[[Spirituality]]'''''====

Greetings, I am Will. I have chosen to speak of [[spirituality]] as a [[process]] of making something precious from something which is rough. For example, a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamond diamond] which is in the [[earth]] must first be sought out and extracted from this embedment within the earth's [[surface]]. It must be brought forth. It is not resembling its later state at all, rather it resembles any other ordinary rock which you may find in passing and not [[appreciate]] or know of its precious [[content]].

Greetings, I am Will. I have chosen to speak of [[spirituality]] as a [[process]] of making something precious from something which is rough. For example, a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamond diamond] which is in the [[earth]] must first be sought out and extracted from this embedment within the earth's [[surface]]. It must be brought forth. It is not resembling its later state at all, rather it resembles any other ordinary rock which you may find in passing and not [[appreciate]] or know of its precious [[content]].

The [[Kingdom of Heaven]] is like the man who finds this rough rock and polishes and grinds the roughness away to [[reveal]] a diamond. But still his work is not complete. For this diamond to be truly precious, it must be cut with [[precision]]. It must be polished. It must be set in a [[beautiful]] setting. All this is the [[action]] of the [[Kingdom of Heaven]]. This diamond will shine [[reflecting]] the greatest light, showing its true [[beauty]] and [[value]] to all who [[witness]] it.

The [[Kingdom of Heaven]] is like the man who finds this rough rock and polishes and grinds the roughness away to [[reveal]] a diamond. But still his work is not complete. For this diamond to be truly precious, it must be cut with [[precision]]. It must be polished. It must be set in a [[beautiful]] setting. All this is the [[action]] of the [[Kingdom of Heaven]]. This diamond will shine [[reflecting]] the greatest light, showing its true [[beauty]] and [[value]] to all who [[witness]] it.

A: On focusing on [[God]] and [[God-consciousness]]. This God-consciousness [[awareness]] will increase in the [[proportion]] that you gain stillness awareness.

A: On focusing on [[God]] and [[God-consciousness]]. This God-consciousness [[awareness]] will increase in the [[proportion]] that you gain stillness awareness.

Q: Some of us have done [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transcendental_meditation transcendental meditation] which is designed to put your [[mind]] into a state of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpha_waves alpha waves], so they say. Should we consider this to be instrumental in doing the [[stillness]]? Do we want our minds to be in alpha waves or something else?

Q: Some of us have done [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transcendental_meditation transcendental meditation] which is designed to put your [[mind]] into a state of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpha_waves alpha waves], so they say. Should we consider this to be instrumental in doing the [[stillness]]? Do we want our minds to be in alpha waves or something else?

A: Yes. Yes, this is an [[effective]] [[tool]].

A: Yes. Yes, this is an [[effective]] [[tool]].

A: Yes.

A: Yes.

===='''''[[Tradition]]'''''====

===='''''[[Tradition]]'''''====

Q: I joined [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unity_Church Unity Church] many years ago because I felt it was something very close to the teachings of The [[Urantia Book]]. Unity teaches the [[silence]] which is the same as the stillness. Their closing [[prayer]] is the prayer that is said before each of these teachings begin. I [[understand]] it was founded by someone who sought and received [[spiritual]] [[healing]]. Were they, the couple who founded the church, taught by you or is what they have [[revelation]] of [[truth]]? I know they publish things on the [[silence]]. Would it be good for the people here to read some of the things that they publish? Is Unity Church fertile ground to plant [[seeds]]?

Q: I joined [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unity_Church Unity Church] many years ago because I felt it was something very close to the teachings of The [[Urantia Book]]. Unity teaches the [[silence]] which is the same as the stillness. Their closing [[prayer]] is the prayer that is said before each of these teachings begin. I [[understand]] it was founded by someone who sought and received [[spiritual]] [[healing]]. Were they, the couple who founded the church, taught by you or is what they have [[revelation]] of [[truth]]? I know they publish things on the [[silence]]. Would it be good for the people here to read some of the things that they publish? Is Unity Church fertile ground to plant [[seeds]]?

A: These are very interesting questions. However, it is once again not my place to judge or [[evaluate]] the content of [[truth]] in any religious [[organization]]. This task is left to you. To [[receive]] and [[evaluate]] the claims and teachings made by people is for people to judge for themselves. Each person will encounter many such situations and teachings from many [[sources]]. You who have [[received]] and understood advanced teachings such as those contained in The [[Urantia Book]] and also from [[Ham]] have better equipment to evaluate these situations than most. You must remember that people within these [[organizations]] are guided by their own [[light]] of [[truth]] and are evaluating this situation by their [[knowledge]]. So, therefore, yes, to answer your question is this fertile ground, yes, of course it is. However be discreet, be [[careful]] and wise in your [[dissemination]] of [[truth]] so that you do not damage or try to alter the [[stage]] of [[enlightenment]] of another without their full [[consent]].

A: These are very interesting questions. However, it is once again not my place to judge or [[evaluate]] the content of [[truth]] in any religious [[organization]]. This task is left to you. To [[receive]] and [[evaluate]] the claims and teachings made by people is for people to judge for themselves. Each person will encounter many such situations and teachings from many [[sources]]. You who have [[received]] and understood advanced teachings such as those contained in The [[Urantia Book]] and also from [[Ham]] have better equipment to evaluate these situations than most. You must remember that people within these [[organizations]] are guided by their own [[light]] of [[truth]] and are evaluating this situation by their [[knowledge]]. So, therefore, yes, to answer your question is this fertile ground, yes, of course it is. However be discreet, be [[careful]] and wise in your [[dissemination]] of [[truth]] so that you do not damage or try to alter the [[stage]] of [[enlightenment]] of another without their full [[consent]].

A: The God-knowing man always takes the high road. He is subject to the storms and [[trials]] of life. All the same, he remains in a superior [[attitude]] and position in all respects. Be not concerned, for the [[evil]] and injustice which besets you is always [[Defeat|vanquished]] with [[light]], [[truth]] and [[justice]].

A: The God-knowing man always takes the high road. He is subject to the storms and [[trials]] of life. All the same, he remains in a superior [[attitude]] and position in all respects. Be not concerned, for the [[evil]] and injustice which besets you is always [[Defeat|vanquished]] with [[light]], [[truth]] and [[justice]].

==TRUTH==

==Session 39==

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

Truth is powerful. The words of truth change lives and communities, nations, races, worlds. The coming of the Spirit of Truth changed your world, nurtured it through long ages to prepare the people for greater revelation. You see the response to religion which is partial truth. It is that truth within its message which creates this reaction, even if error is contained therein. There is also only partiality of perspective and guidance, truth, in our teaching also. All of the teaching short of Paradise is so. Ages are required for enlargement of concept, and your world has been well prepared for this.

[[Truth]] is [[powerful]]. The [[words]] of truth change lives and [[communities]], nations, races, worlds. The coming of the [[Spirit of Truth]] changed your world, nurtured it through long ages to [[prepare]] the people for greater [[revelation]]. You see the [[response]] to [[religion]] which is partial [[truth]]. It is that truth within its [[message]] which creates this [[reaction]], even if error is contained therein. There is also only partiality of [[perspective]] and [[guidance]], [[truth]], in our teaching also. All of the teaching short of [[Paradise]] is so. Ages are required for enlargement of [[concept]], and your world has been well [[prepared]] for this.

===Dialogue===

===Dialogue===

Q: I have been asked by other people about those who claim to have experiences of past lives which we know from reading The Urantia Book cannot be true. I really don't know how to answer them in a positive manner to help lead them on instead of turning them off. Could you address that, please?

Q: I have been asked by other people about those who claim to have [[experiences]] of [[past]] lives which we know from reading The [[Urantia Book]] cannot be true. I really don't know how to answer them in a positive [[manner]] to help lead them on instead of turning them off. Could you address that, please?

A: Yes. This is serious error in thinking. When we lament a glorious past like the supposed golden age of Adam and Eve with the subsequent fall from grace and causing the misery of men, it is looking at life as a lost potential. This is error. When we believe that past lives were lived and in better circumstances than present, this is akin to it. An error was made and reincarnation was imposed, you see, that fall from a better state, again. We should rather look at our present world as a springboard of boundless opportunity for future greatness. Potentials within are waiting to be unlocked and lived. They are not locked up and you live again. These potentials of personality power are waiting expression now. We are beginning the great adventure, not reliving the dust of the past. The images may be a forward looking potential expression from the Indwelling Spirit illuminating character possibilities and potentials, not memory.

A: Yes. This is serious [[error]] in thinking. When we [[lament]] a [[glorious]] [[past]] like the supposed [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_age golden age] of [[Adam and Eve]] with the subsequent fall from [[grace]] and causing the misery of men, it is looking at life as a lost [[potential]]. This is [[error]]. When we believe that [[past]] lives were lived and in better circumstances than [[present]], this is akin to it. An [[error]] was made and [[reincarnation]] was imposed, you see, that fall from a better state, again. We should rather look at our present world as a springboard of boundless [[opportunity]] for [[future]] greatness. [[Potentials]] within are waiting to be unlocked and lived. They are not locked up and you live again. These [[potentials]] of [[personality]] [[power]] are waiting [[expression]] now. We are beginning the great [[adventure]], not reliving the dust of the [[past]]. The [[images]] may be a forward looking potential [[expression]] from the [[Indwelling Spirit]] [[illuminating]] [[character]] [[possibilities]] and potentials, not [[memory]].

Q: I have a question and hope I can formulate it. It is in regard to planting a seed. In my life, I have noticed that, especially over the last year since I have been introduced to The Urantia Book, what I have found in it is freedom. It brought a great peace into my life, and I found that this peace that I've found in my life I've been able to give a little bit to people I've met. I've been blessed in that I have good friends that are of different denominations or organized religious philosophies, and in these philosophies the one familiar thread is that they all are very difficult to live and feel really happy and at peace with oneself. These people, this world is full of different people, and it seems like in what I've seen is that they need a simple message of love, and that it goes a very long way. However, they are in a very tender position if their religion is at threat in any way, it throws them off balance. I'm just wondering if, when you talk about planting the seed, could it possibly be that we all of us have a responsibility to whomever we meet on life's path, that we might touch them with a simple message of love without having to think of a conversion in any way, that the seed may be planted. I know that in my life it has brought me not only peace in my own life, but as I touch lives of others, they give me back so much, it is such a rewarding thing. I'm just wondering if this might be part of our mission?

Q: I have a [[question]] and [[hope]] I can [[formulate]] it. It is in regard to planting a [[seed]]. In my life, I have noticed that, especially over the last year since I have been introduced to The [[Urantia Book]], what I have found in it is [[freedom]]. It brought a great peace into my life, and I found that this peace that I've found in my life I've been able to give a little bit to people I've met. I've been [[blessed]] in that I have [[good]] [[friends]] that are of [[different]] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denomination_%28Christianity%29 denominations] or organized religious philosophies, and in these philosophies the one familiar thread is that they all are very [[difficult]] to live and feel really [[happy]] and at [[peace]] with oneself. These people, this world is full of [[different]] people, and it seems like in what I've seen is that they need a simple [[message]] of [[love]], and that it goes a very long way. However, they are in a very tender position if their religion is at threat in any way, it throws them off balance. I'm just wondering if, when you talk about planting the [[seed]], could it possibly be that we all of us have a [[responsibility]] to whomever we meet on life's path, that we might touch them with a simple message of love without having to think of a conversion in any way, that the seed may be planted. I know that in my life it has brought me not only peace in my own life, but as I touch lives of others, they give me back so much, it is such a rewarding thing. I'm just wondering if this might be part of our [[mission]]?

A: Yes, it is a coming of the spring in one's life, the beginning of the bearing of spiritual fruit. The warmth of the sun of love is bringing forth new growth, these tender shoots of love ministry, beauty, and truth, which are bursting forth with fragrance. These tender blossoms attract many who are drawn to this peaceful beauty and receive their comfort, hope and peace. You will always be attractive for those who are searching. You are like a great and noble tree flowering in the gentle sunshine.

A: Yes, it is a coming of the spring in one's life, the beginning of the bearing of spiritual fruit. The [[warmth]] of the [[sun]] of [[love]] is bringing forth new [[growth]], these tender shoots of [[love]] [[ministry]], [[beauty]], and [[truth]], which are bursting forth with [[fragrance]]. These tender blossoms [[attract]] many who are drawn to this peaceful [[beauty]] and [[receive]] their [[comfort]], [[hope]] and [[peace]]. You will always be attractive for those who are searching. You are like a great and [[noble]] tree flowering in the [[gentle]] sunshine.

Q: My heart is searching for an answer that will really help me to grasp the essence of the Christmas season, the real message, that somehow does get lost at times with all of the commercialism and all of the distress that comes along with modern day living around the seasons. I wonder if you could just address this, even briefly, just something to remind us of the true spirit of what we are celebrating.

Q: My [[heart]] is searching for an answer that will really help me to grasp the [[essence]] of the [[Christmas]] [[season]], the real [[message]], that somehow does get lost at times with all of the [[commercialism]] and all of the distress that comes along with [[modern]] day living around the seasons. I [[wonder]] if you could just address this, even briefly, just something to remind us of the true [[spirit]] of what we are celebrating.

A: This is for each person to find within, your own relationship to Michael and His coming and His next coming. Yes, all need to cultivate the soil of our hearts to receive His spirit, His words, and to look toward that distant happy horizon when He returns.

A: This is for each person to find within, your own [[relationship]] to [[Michael]] and His coming and His [[Second Coming|next coming]]. Yes, all need to [[cultivate]] the [[soil]] of our [[hearts]] to receive His spirit, His [[words]], and to look toward that distant [[happy]] [[horizon]] when He returns.

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