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==Session 2==

==Session 2==

*June 14, 1992

*June 14, 1992

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

WILL: The love of God surrounds us. The power of God enfolds us. The thought of God sustains us. If He were to divert His attention away for but a moment, all this would cease to be. Wherever we gather, He is.

Good evening, I am your [[teacher]], Will, who [[loves]] you. Upon due [[consideration]] and [[receiving]] further instructions from our [[leader]], I have [[words]] to say tonight on your [[participation]] in the [[plan]]. We have sometimes described the [[celestial]] [[plan]], the [[divine]] plan, in terms of [[music]]. We have described it as a great [[symphony]] with numerous pieces cooperating in [[harmony]] to produce a directed [[melody]]. I have also described it as divine [[improvisation]], as if [[the Master]] were playing an instrument not perfectly in [[tune]], yet he worked with that instrument and [[improvised]], playing to its [[strengths]] and minimizing its [[weaknesses]].

Good evening, I am your teacher, Will, who loves you. Upon due consideration and receiving further instructions from our leader, I have words to say tonight on your participation in the plan. We have sometimes described the celestial plan, the divine plan, in terms of music. We have described it as a great symphony with numerous pieces cooperating in harmony to produce a directed melody. I have also described it as divine improvisation, as if the Master were playing an instrument not perfectly in tune, yet he worked with that instrument and improvised, playing to its strengths and minimizing its weaknesses.

We think that these are [[good]] and instructive [[analogies]] but we also [[realize]] that with your growing [[awareness]] and ability, it is [[necessary]] for us from time to time to have more to say about your prospective roles in the implementation of the [[plan]]. That plan which is not completely known to us. You will not [[change]] the world yet you will cause the world to [[change]]. There is no specific [[act]] or deed which will be asked of you that will cause the [[earth]] to turn in a new direction yet your deeds singly and in total will be the [[mechanisms]] by which we avert this world from its present [[course]] and redirect it into the ages of [[light and life]]. The deeds which you [[perform]] in [[the Master]]'s name will be of the same [[quality]] and caliber as those performed by the Master in his life among the people. It will be your [[personal]] [[interaction]], your ability to reach upward and outward to [[the Father]]'s teachings and, by so doing, to lift your [[companions]] in the same directions that will be the deeds worthy of [[Record|note]] in [[heaven]]. That was the [[essence]], the [[acts]] of [[Jesus]] of [[Nazareth]], to reveal his Father's [[love]] to each [[creature]] whom he encountered as he went about his daily business.

We think that these are good and instructive analogies but we also realize that with your growing awareness and ability, it is necessary for us from time to time to have more to say about your prospective roles in the implementation of the plan. That plan which is not completely known to us. You will not change the world yet you will cause the world to change. There is no specific act or deed which will be asked of you that will cause the earth to turn in a new direction yet your deeds singly and in total will be the mechanisms by which we avert this world from its present course and redirect it into the ages of light and life. The deeds which you perform in the Master's name will be of the same quality and caliber as those performed by the Master in his life among the people. It will be your personal interaction, your ability to reach upward and outward to the Father's teachings and, by so doing, to lift your companions in the same directions that will be the deeds worthy of note in heaven. That was the essence, the acts of Jesus of Nazareth, to reveal his Father's love to each creature whom he encountered as he went about his daily business.

How then will you know when it is time to [[act]], you might think. After [[his betrayal]], but before [[his trial]], [[the Master]] spoke to [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]], his [http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/mercurial mercurial] follower, and said," Before the cock crows, you will deny me three times". Now we say to you that before we meet again gathered like this, each of you will encounter three whose lives you will [[touch]] for better or for worse.

How then will you know when it is time to act, you might think. After his betrayal, but before his trial, the Master spoke to Peter, his mercurial follower, and said," Before the cock crows, you will deny me three times". Now we say to you that before we meet again gathered like this, each of you will encounter three whose lives you will touch for better or for worse.

You are gathering [[experience]] now and you are [[learning]]. We think that you are each able to clearly [[discern]] now when such an [[opportunity]] is [[developing]]. This has been the thrust of our [[discussion]], our instruction, until now. Therefore when you alert yourselves to such an impending opportunity, use that opportunity to [[demonstrate]] to [[Michael]] as if he were standing by your side, that you [[understand]] the full import of his teachings and are capable of [[acting]] upon that understanding, and that you are [[prepared]] to act as a [[conduit]] for [[divine]] [[love]] to [[flow]] freely and unimpeded from the [[Heavenly Father]] to your [[companions]] and that you do so without minimizing this [[transaction]] in any way. You will [[change]] and the world will change as a [[necessary]] result. It is like dropping a stone into a calm pool and the ripples run out. You will get better and better at these kinds of encounters. It is the kind of situation that builds upon its own [[success]]. We know that you will [[enjoy]] even the most [[modest]] success.

Each week as we gather here, you [[faithfully]] report those encounters that you have found to be productive. Those above look down and approve. We will remake this world one encounter at a time. There is no other way. Although the treatment is long overdue, it is not within the [[plan]] as we see it to come in and uproot [[societies]] and instruct people on the proper way to live, for we know from the most cursory [[reading]] of your [[history]] that such an attempt would be [[doomed]] to [[failure]], not because the teaching was wrong, but because the [[technique]] is wrong. Many advanced teachings have flourished and failed on your [[planet]], not because of any [[failure]] of their [[intrinsic]] [[worth]], but because the [[technique]] was wrong. We are [[happy]] to say that the proper technique is the most excruciating, the most [[difficult]], the most contentious, demanding and [[frustrating]] technique that could possibly be applied, yet it is the only way.

You are gathering experience now and you are learning. We think that you are each able to clearly discern now when such an opportunity is developing. This has been the thrust of our discussion, our instruction, until now. Therefore when you alert yourselves to such an impending opportunity, use that opportunity to demonstrate to Michael as if he were standing by your side, that you understand the full import of his teachings and are capable of acting upon that understanding, and that you are prepared to act as a conduit for divine love to flow freely and unimpeded from the Heavenly Father to your companions and that you do so without minimizing this transaction in any way. You will change and the world will change as a necessary result. It is like dropping a stone into a calm pool and the ripples run out. You will get better and better at these kinds of encounters. It is the kind of situation that builds upon its own success. We know that you will enjoy even the most modest success.

This [[group]] will meet for long years. Each of you knows within your [[heart]] in your [[honest]] [[moments]] that great [[change]] is [[necessary]] even to help the three people you will meet this week. We have a [[luxury]] of time. [[The Father]] has granted us all the time that is [[necessary]]. He is lavish with His [[patience]] and His [[understanding]]. He will wait for us for an [[eternity]]. Who knows, perhaps even longer. He doesn't get in a hurry about such things; the [[progress]] is the thing from His [[point of view]]. Use your new [[listening]] [[skills]] to probe the people you meet this week. They will [[appreciate]] it and not find it invasive. They will be flattered that you care enough to hear them out and then you will have an [[opportunity]] that runs strongly to both parties for your [[mutual]] benefit in the glory of the [[Heavenly Father]].

Each week as we gather here, you faithfully report those encounters that you have found to be productive. Those above look down and approve. We will remake this world one encounter at a time. There is no other way. Although the treatment is long overdue, it is not within the plan as we see it to come in and uproot societies and instruct people on the proper way to live, for we know from the most cursory reading of your history that such an attempt would be doomed to failure, not because the teaching was wrong, but because the technique is wrong. Many advanced teachings have flourished and failed on your planet, not because of any failure of their intrinsic worth, but because the technique was wrong. We are happy to say that the proper technique is the most excruciating, the most difficult, the most contentious, demanding and frustrating technique that could possibly be applied, yet it is the only way.

I apologize for [[interrupting]] your [[stillness]] practice tonight, but the [[moment]] was right. We are gratified to see that you all move forward step by step with good [[intentions]]. That is all I have to say. Perhaps you have a [[question]] or two tonight.

JUDY: Good evening Will, this is Judy. When you [[talk]] about having [[eternity]] to [[change]] the world, that is very [[comforting]], but we view [[political]] [[events]] and things that are happening with the [[ecology]] and [[crime]], etc., it makes us feel like we would like a quicker answer. Can you comment on how we should view the [[events]] that are happening on our [[planet]] that seem disturbing?

WILL: The [[history]] of human [[action]] on your planet has largely been [[ecological]] [[devastation]]. However, until recently, such [[physical]] devastation was within tolerable bounds because the human [[population]] [[pressure]] was low enough that the people could move off the devastated areas which were then allowed to recover. Humans have greatly [[modified]] the face of the [[earth]]; not always for ill. But the present obviously non-sustainable destruction of the [[natural]] [[environment]] is chiefly attributable to [[avarice]] and [[ignorance]]. The avarice springs largely from the [[activities]] of the wealthier materially advanced cultures and their insatiable [[lust]] for [[profits]] which causes them to plunder the [[natural]] world. They have not learned to [[control]] their [[greed]] and [[ignorance]] is apparently [[shared]] by all humans. The worst [[effect]] is the impending [[crisis]] of over[[population]]. There are simply too many [[human being]]s alive on your planet. Your planet cannot sustain these people. Your [[societies]] cannot sustain these people. The most skillful governments on your planet seek only to exploit these unfortunate masses of people. The only help for it is to speak truth. The only hope for it is to speak out in every venue and not only among like- minded fellows. The combination of greed and overpopulation has the potential for turning this planet into a chaldern. The Northern hemisphere's societies in particular have failed to properly invest the profits of their plunder. They have attempted to restructure their environment by considering only the human environment.

 

 

 

WILL: The history of human action on your planet has largely been ecological devastation. However, until recently, such physical devastation was within tolerable bounds because the human population pressure was low enough that the people could move off the devastated areas which were then allowed to recover. Humans have greatly modified the face of the earth; not always for ill. But the present obviously non-sustainable destruction of the natural environment is chiefly attributable to avarice and ignorance. The avarice springs largely from the activities of the wealthier materially advanced cultures and their insatiable lust for profits which causes them to plunder the natural world. They have not learned to control their greed and ignorance is apparently shared by all humans. The worst effect is the impending crisis of overpopulation. There are simply too many human beings alive on your planet. Your planet cannot sustain these people. Your societies cannot sustain these people. The most skillful governments on your planet seek only to exploit these unfortunate masses of people. The only help for it is to speak truth. The only hope for it is to speak out in every venue and not only among like- minded fellows. The combination of greed and overpopulation has the potential for turning this planet into a chaldern. The Northern hemisphere's societies in particular have failed to properly invest the profits of their plunder. They have attempted to restructure their environment by considering only the human environment.

Tremendous progress has been made in the scientific understanding of human nature. Yet this secular knowledge has had little benefit to the common people. Their material lives have been made easier, but their spirit lives are as empty as those of their animal brothers and sisters. They know not where they came from nor where they are going. It is left to you to solve these problems. We think that we can say that these problems will not be dealt with by the present leadership. That is as far as I am allowed to say on political grounds. I think it is clear that your government functions well where model programs have proven effective and those model programs are the basis for extrapolation and extension to the larger society. It would be useful to establish ecologically sound, rationally sustainable programs in your immediate area. We believe that some incentive exists already in your immediate neighborhood considering the recent reaction to the power generation in your city [Coal energy generation was voted down recently in Tallahassee - editor's note]. Perhaps a modest step forward could be made. This is a society-wide problem and it is difficult for individuals by isolated acts to greatly influence the thinking of corporations. They have largely shifted their responsibilities off on to the isolated individuals. They do not see that their choices have consequences. Their present mind set is that once the purchase takes place, they are absolved of responsibility. We do not think it is out of bonds to instruct them. Their present rhetoric is to encourage public participation and comment, so we encourage you to speak directly with your elected representatives and candidates for office and corporate vendors and planners. Tell them forthrightly what you think and why you think it. Another question?

Tremendous progress has been made in the scientific understanding of human nature. Yet this secular knowledge has had little benefit to the common people. Their material lives have been made easier, but their spirit lives are as empty as those of their animal brothers and sisters. They know not where they came from nor where they are going. It is left to you to solve these problems. We think that we can say that these problems will not be dealt with by the present leadership. That is as far as I am allowed to say on political grounds. I think it is clear that your government functions well where model programs have proven effective and those model programs are the basis for extrapolation and extension to the larger society. It would be useful to establish ecologically sound, rationally sustainable programs in your immediate area. We believe that some incentive exists already in your immediate neighborhood considering the recent reaction to the power generation in your city [Coal energy generation was voted down recently in Tallahassee - editor's note]. Perhaps a modest step forward could be made. This is a society-wide problem and it is difficult for individuals by isolated acts to greatly influence the thinking of corporations. They have largely shifted their responsibilities off on to the isolated individuals. They do not see that their choices have consequences. Their present mind set is that once the purchase takes place, they are absolved of responsibility. We do not think it is out of bonds to instruct them. Their present rhetoric is to encourage public participation and comment, so we encourage you to speak directly with your elected representatives and candidates for office and corporate vendors and planners. Tell them forthrightly what you think and why you think it. Another question?

Now begins a new week. We think you all understand that probably more than three opportunities will exist. But it is a good number for starting. So let us begin fresh, as we do every morning and have our feet more closely fit the Father's path - even those sorefoot among you. You found such irony in my remark last week. [Laughter at Susan, who has sore feet.] We will meet again next week in loving fellowship. I relish your company. I love you all. I am with you from time to time during the week. I hope that you feel my company. Until our next meeting. Shalom.

Now begins a new week. We think you all understand that probably more than three opportunities will exist. But it is a good number for starting. So let us begin fresh, as we do every morning and have our feet more closely fit the Father's path - even those sorefoot among you. You found such irony in my remark last week. [Laughter at Susan, who has sore feet.] We will meet again next week in loving fellowship. I relish your company. I love you all. I am with you from time to time during the week. I hope that you feel my company. Until our next meeting. Shalom.

==Session 3==

==Session 3==

*June 15, 1992

*June 15, 1992