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===Topic: ''Compassion''===

===Topic: ''Tolerance & Prejudice''===

 

===Group: [[Pocatello TeaM]]===

===Group: [[Pocatello TeaM]]===

==Facilitators==

==Facilitators==

===Teacher: [[Daniel]]===

===Teacher: [[Daniel]]===

===TR: [[Unknown]]===

===TR: [[Debbie Roberts|Rutha]]===

 

==Session==

==Session==

===Opening===

===Opening===

Opening Prayer: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prayer_of_St._Francis Prayer of St. Francis]

Opening Prayer: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prayer_of_St._Francis Prayer of St. Francis]

Daniel: "I am Daniel. I am your [[teacher]]. As always I am [[happy]] and moved to be here with you. Your [[presence]] to these weekly [[meetings]] attests to your [[desire]] and [[commitment]]. Remain [[steadfast]], for spiritual [[awakening]] comes about in these weekly meeting. During this past week there was a more firm [[commitment]] from this [[group]]. It is though daily [[communion]] and [[communication]] with [[the Father]] that [[clarity]] in your lives will be brought about. I commend you for your [[dedication]]. It is not always easy, for sure.

Daniel: "I am Daniel. I am your [[teacher]]. As always I am [[happy]] and moved to be here with you. Your [[presence]] to these weekly [[meetings]] attests to your [[desire]] and [[commitment]]. Remain [[steadfast]], for spiritual [[awakening]] comes about in these weekly meeting. During this past week there was a more firm [[commitment]] from this [[group]]. It is though daily [[communion]] and [[communication]] with [[the Father]] that [[clarity]] in your lives will be brought about. I commend you for your [[dedication]]. It is not always easy, for sure.

[[Immediate]] [[action]] is not always the best course. It sometimes is. Change cannot be too rapid or there would be more [[chaos]] that there is now. so to this [[group]] I admonish you to [[assume]] your social [[responsibility]] to help in those areas where you [[personally]] feel you want to help. There are so many areas that you cannot do it all. so [[choose]] an area and do what you can for it. Often in taking care of something immediately it comes down to poor [[judgment]] and sometimes [[revenge]] creeps in. Can you [[understand]] that? It is important that in bringing about changes that your doing so is in spiritual [[alignment]] as well."

[[Immediate]] [[action]] is not always the best course. It sometimes is. Change cannot be too rapid or there would be more [[chaos]] that there is now. so to this [[group]] I admonish you to [[assume]] your social [[responsibility]] to help in those areas where you [[personally]] feel you want to help. There are so many areas that you cannot do it all. so [[choose]] an area and do what you can for it. Often in taking care of something immediately it comes down to poor [[judgment]] and sometimes [[revenge]] creeps in. Can you [[understand]] that? It is important that in bringing about changes that your doing so is in spiritual [[alignment]] as well."

===='''''[[Fear]]'''''====

===='''''[[Fear]]'''''====

K5 "Daniel, this is K3. My [[question]] is concerning [[fear]]. It is my [[opinion]] that [[fear]] in itself is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antichrist antichrist] or anti-Christian, anti-human, not that [[fear]] can't be [[good]] but its in that [[faith]] and [[hope]] are what we build our lives on and be more [[human]] or more Christian. And I think there is a real [[value]] to having fear, but I'm complicating this question, but I'm talking about the [[negative]] side of fear. I think that [[fear]] is created in our everyday [[awareness]] when we are faced with that at all kinds of levels: fear of losing a job; fear of being [[homeless]]; fear of war; fear of our child being molested, etc., etc. I think that here are some real concerns for the rear, except I think in a [[negative]] sense, this can be disastrous to our [[spiritual growth]] and our being whole [[humans]]. I guess a couple of questions that come from that are how does one overcome the real [[fear]]? There are some things out there that we should be fully concerned about. On a [[planetary]] level, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ozone_layer ozone layer] and in our own personal lives are some real things to be concerned about. In concrete ways, how does one [[develop]] a sense of [[hope]] and [[faith]] to overcome the real [[fears]] we have confronting us?"

K5 "Daniel, this is K3. My [[question]] is concerning [[fear]]. It is my [[opinion]] that [[fear]] in itself is [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antichrist antichrist] or anti-Christian, anti-human, not that [[fear]] can't be [[good]] but its in that [[faith]] and [[hope]] are what we build our lives on and be more [[human]] or more Christian. And I think there is a real [[value]] to having fear, but I'm complicating this question, but I'm talking about the [[negative]] side of fear. I think that [[fear]] is created in our everyday [[awareness]] when we are faced with that at all kinds of levels: fear of losing a job; fear of being [[homeless]]; fear of war; fear of our child being molested, etc., etc. I think that here are some real concerns for the rear, except I think in a [[negative]] sense, this can be disastrous to our [[spiritual growth]] and our being whole [[humans]]. I guess a couple of questions that come from that are how does one overcome the real [[fear]]? There are some things out there that we should be fully concerned about. On a [[planetary]] level, the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ozone_layer ozone layer] and in our own personal lives are some real things to be concerned about. In concrete ways, how does one [[develop]] a sense of [[hope]] and [[faith]] to overcome the real [[fears]] we have confronting us?"

Daniel: "[[Fear]] itself is an [[animal]]istic [[quality]] that stems from your very beginnings. It is the base animalistic [[response]] that meant [[survival]] for your [[ancestors]]. As the [[evolution]] of man progressed and to the point where the [[indwelling spirit]] was common for the human race, the [[human]] [[species]] still carries the baggage from its [[past]]. And [[fear]] is the one trait which still is very prominent for your [[species]]. It is, in a sense, still part of your [[survival]] [[mechanisms]] for having fear, it stirs you to [[action]].. In the fears you now have for planetary [[survival]], you are being called to take [[action]]. so in this sense, fear serves a [[purpose]].

Daniel: "[[Fear]] itself is an [[animal]]istic [[quality]] that stems from your very beginnings. It is the base animalistic [[response]] that meant [[survival]] for your [[ancestors]]. As the [[evolution]] of man progressed and to the point where the [[indwelling spirit]] was common for the human race, the [[human]] [[species]] still carries the baggage from its [[past]]. And [[fear]] is the one trait which still is very prominent for your [[species]]. It is, in a sense, still part of your [[survival]] [[mechanisms]] for having fear, it stirs you to [[action]].. In the fears you now have for planetary [[survival]], you are being called to take [[action]]. so in this sense, fear serves a [[purpose]].

The [[problem]] stems from allowing [[fear]] to become so [[dominant]] that you are unable to take measures for [[action]]. so in your fears for your [[planetary]] [[survival]], realize that the fear comes from not totally [[understanding]] or knowing how to bring about [[change]]. Your [[scientists]] still do not understand the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ozone_layer ozone]. What really triggers its depletion is still being [[debated]]. This causes fear, lack of [[understanding]]. How to [[change]] so that you have more ozone also cause fear, lack of knowing what to do. So if you use this fear to [[motivate]] you to bring about [[change]], then fear has an [[advantage]]. In your [[personal]] life fear can also work this way. Just don't let it become [[dominant]]. Know that in you is the [[Indwelling Spirit]], that part of you which is from [[God]]. Know that you have your [[soul]] which is in [[development]]. Know that the [[faith]] that [[the Father]] gives you should alleviate your [[fear]]. If you have fear, knowing these things, then you are very quickly shutting down avenues that are open to you. You see [[spiritual growth]] and [[enlightenment]] opens you to all areas of your life. As you become more in [[tune]] with the [[guidance]] of the [[Mystery Monitor]], then you become more knowledgeable, you gain [[wisdom]] and [[insight]] and that in turn opens out to the [[material]] world and [[prosperity]] will naturally open up to you, not in a [[material]] sense, but you will be provided for. Look to the birds in the air, even they are provided for by the [[love]] and will of [[the Father]]. And so you too, my [[pupils]], will be provided for. [[Fear]] not for that, rather open yourself to [[love]], open yourself to [[knowledge]], to [[wisdom]], to the prompting of your [[Indwelling Spirit]]. Do not let [[fear]] for your [[material]] well being stop you. Let it go. Do not let it close off [[channels]]. Fear is a [[poison]] of the [[soul]]. It slowly kills and robs you of [[insight]]. Do not let it take [[dominance]] in your life. Use [[natural]] [[fear]] to bring about [[action]], and then let it go."

The [[problem]] stems from allowing [[fear]] to become so [[dominant]] that you are unable to take measures for [[action]]. so in your fears for your [[planetary]] [[survival]], realize that the fear comes from not totally [[understanding]] or knowing how to bring about [[change]]. Your [[scientists]] still do not understand the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ozone_layer ozone]. What really triggers its depletion is still being [[debated]]. This causes fear, lack of [[understanding]]. How to [[change]] so that you have more ozone also cause fear, lack of knowing what to do. So if you use this fear to [[motivate]] you to bring about [[change]], then fear has an [[advantage]]. In your [[personal]] life fear can also work this way. Just don't let it become [[dominant]]. Know that in you is the [[Indwelling Spirit]], that part of you which is from [[God]]. Know that you have your [[soul]] which is in [[development]]. Know that the [[faith]] that [[the Father]] gives you should alleviate your [[fear]]. If you have fear, knowing these things, then you are very quickly shutting down avenues that are open to you. You see [[spiritual growth]] and [[enlightenment]] opens you to all areas of your life. As you become more in [[tune]] with the [[guidance]] of the [[Mystery Monitor]], then you become more knowledgeable, you gain [[wisdom]] and [[insight]] and that in turn opens out to the [[material]] world and [[prosperity]] will naturally open up to you, not in a [[material]] sense, but you will be provided for. Look to the birds in the air, even they are provided for by the [[love]] and will of [[the Father]]. And so you too, my [[pupils]], will be provided for. [[Fear]] not for that, rather open yourself to [[love]], open yourself to [[knowledge]], to [[wisdom]], to the prompting of your [[Indwelling Spirit]]. Do not let [[fear]] for your [[material]] well being stop you. Let it go. Do not let it close off [[channels]]. Fear is a [[poison]] of the [[soul]]. It slowly kills and robs you of [[insight]]. Do not let it take [[dominance]] in your life. Use [[natural]] [[fear]] to bring about [[action]], and then let it go."

K3: "Daniel, I have more [[questions]] in the area of [[fear]] but I am sensing that D3 is getting tired, so it is up to you if you feel you want to continue this, if not we can pursue this at another time. I just want to check this to see where everybody is at, where you are at."

K3: "Daniel, I have more [[questions]] in the area of [[fear]] but I am sensing that D3 is getting tired, so it is up to you if you feel you want to continue this, if not we can pursue this at another time. I just want to check this to see where everybody is at, where you are at."

Daniel: "Yes."

Daniel: "Yes."

===='''''[[Parenting]]'''''====

===='''''[[Parenting]]'''''====

B2: "My concern is about [[adolescence]] and my [[experience]] directly, but if you could speak in general. This week I have been dealing with the question of how to direct my [[child]] on a [[path]] where they're [[aware]] they are making their own [[choices]] rather than following [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peer_pressure peer pressure], they are standing on their own. How do I [[encourage]] that, in my child, without hurting their [[self]] [[esteem]], in particular with the issue of [[tolerance]] of [[fashion]] or actions. Is that clear?"

B2: "My concern is about [[adolescence]] and my [[experience]] directly, but if you could speak in general. This week I have been dealing with the question of how to direct my [[child]] on a [[path]] where they're [[aware]] they are making their own [[choices]] rather than following [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peer_pressure peer pressure], they are standing on their own. How do I [[encourage]] that, in my child, without hurting their [[self]] [[esteem]], in particular with the issue of [[tolerance]] of [[fashion]] or actions. Is that clear?"

Daniel: "Yes, and this is not always possible. [[Children]], especially young [[adolescents]] are in a state of [[change]], [[physically]], [[mentally]], and [[spiritually]]. They are not sure from day to day, often from [[moment]] to moment of who they are, or what they should be doing, or why they even [[exist]]. This is the hardest time for the child as well as the [[parent]]..for sure! As you raise this child it is through your [[actions]] that they see a [[foundation]], a pillar to lean on. And while they may stray from the pillar it is still on the [[horizon]], it is still seen. And so by making sure your pillar is strong, is [[consistent]], then they will have you in [[sight]]. And the [[values]] that you have will be there for them. They may falter, they may totally disregard your [[values]]. If they know that you [[love]] them regardless, if you are [[steadfast]] in your ways, then as they become more sure of themselves they will draw close to the pillar again, and your [[values]] will be theirs. You must put them on a long leash, but know that the leash is the [[security]] they need to [[feel]], that when they are down you are still there for them. You can pull and draw them in. And again they will [[wander]] and again you can draw them in, during this hurtful, often [[painful]] time that you allow them to [[grow]]. If you set an example in your own [[home]] life, say for instance at a dinner [[discussion]], you, yourself point out a way that you, yourself, rose above following the [[crowd]], that you looked at a situation and [[decided]] if it was good or bad, and you took the high road because that was what you knew you had to do to [[feel]] good about yourself. The child must see your example and it is from that they [[eventually]] will pull themselves in and draw near to you again. Does this help?"

Daniel: "Yes, and this is not always possible. [[Children]], especially young [[adolescents]] are in a state of [[change]], [[physically]], [[mentally]], and [[spiritually]]. They are not sure from day to day, often from [[moment]] to moment of who they are, or what they should be doing, or why they even [[exist]]. This is the hardest time for the child as well as the [[parent]]..for sure! As you raise this child it is through your [[actions]] that they see a [[foundation]], a pillar to lean on. And while they may stray from the pillar it is still on the [[horizon]], it is still seen. And so by making sure your pillar is strong, is [[consistent]], then they will have you in [[sight]]. And the [[values]] that you have will be there for them. They may falter, they may totally disregard your [[values]]. If they know that you [[love]] them regardless, if you are [[steadfast]] in your ways, then as they become more sure of themselves they will draw close to the pillar again, and your [[values]] will be theirs. You must put them on a long leash, but know that the leash is the [[security]] they need to [[feel]], that when they are down you are still there for them. You can pull and draw them in. And again they will [[wander]] and again you can draw them in, during this hurtful, often [[painful]] time that you allow them to [[grow]]. If you set an example in your own [[home]] life, say for instance at a dinner [[discussion]], you, yourself point out a way that you, yourself, rose above following the [[crowd]], that you looked at a situation and [[decided]] if it was good or bad, and you took the high road because that was what you knew you had to do to [[feel]] good about yourself. The child must see your example and it is from that they [[eventually]] will pull themselves in and draw near to you again. Does this help?"

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