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Daniel: "Yes. And V1, thank you for your [[insight]]. Let us look at this avenue that V1 speaks of. Of course it is far more removed to [[study]] a [[culture]] a thousand miles across the [[ocean]] where you do not have to be in [[relationship]] with them. And so I say, do that as much as you can, but make it a daily thing to [[study]] your fellow brothers and sisters whom you [[interact]] with. [[Observe]] them. Note who they are. Note things about them. And know that they, too, just as you, have the daily [[struggle]], the daily grind. And in your [[observation]] of these people, in your [[conversations]] with them, you will glean [[insight]] about them which you can hold in your [[being]] to help you to [[understand]] why they do the things they do. You may not [[agree]] with them. And this is understandable! You cannot agree with everyone at all times. But if you can understand where they are coming from, what their [[perspective]] is at any given [[moment]], then this gives you the [[knowledge]] and the understanding so that you can [[interact]] with them; that if you know that particular [[person]] is having a [[difficult]] day, that this is not the time to go in and say, 'look, we have another major [[problem]]'.([[laughter]]) For you will be met by this person with [[anger]], with [[frustration]] which many take personally. V1, especially know that. You would internalize this and in this internalization there becomes a twisted knot and this twisted knot is your [[understanding]] of that [[person]]. You tend to look, then, with more [[negativeness]] about this person.

Daniel: "Yes. And V1, thank you for your [[insight]]. Let us look at this avenue that V1 speaks of. Of course it is far more removed to [[study]] a [[culture]] a thousand miles across the [[ocean]] where you do not have to be in [[relationship]] with them. And so I say, do that as much as you can, but make it a daily thing to [[study]] your fellow brothers and sisters whom you [[interact]] with. [[Observe]] them. Note who they are. Note things about them. And know that they, too, just as you, have the daily [[struggle]], the daily grind. And in your [[observation]] of these people, in your [[conversations]] with them, you will glean [[insight]] about them which you can hold in your [[being]] to help you to [[understand]] why they do the things they do. You may not [[agree]] with them. And this is understandable! You cannot agree with everyone at all times. But if you can understand where they are coming from, what their [[perspective]] is at any given [[moment]], then this gives you the [[knowledge]] and the understanding so that you can [[interact]] with them; that if you know that particular [[person]] is having a [[difficult]] day, that this is not the time to go in and say, 'look, we have another major [[problem]]'.([[laughter]]) For you will be met by this person with [[anger]], with [[frustration]] which many take personally. V1, especially know that. You would internalize this and in this internalization there becomes a twisted knot and this twisted knot is your [[understanding]] of that [[person]]. You tend to look, then, with more [[negativeness]] about this person.

And while my example is very simple, look to it on more important issues; that the more you can understand about your brothers and sisters in any given relationship, the better your relationship will be. If you can put aside your pride in dealing with them, in your feeling that you are the one that needs to be in charge, that you are superior and far knowing more, or whatever the case may be, and look on your brothers and sisters as an equal with you, striving, struggling, going through joy and sorrow, ups and downs, then it is for sure much easier to deal with problems or to see things that do not touch you real personally, do not touch your emotions. Yes. These are the ones that are most difficult, for they touch your inner being. They can touch that nerve that will cause you to react. And part of the messages for the many weeks we have been together is to build that foundation so that you do not react, but you act out of knowledge and wisdom and love; to validate all people for who they are, knowing that you will not always agree, but because they are your brother and sister, that they have the Indwelling Spirit within them, that you will take the time to know them, to allow them to be a part of your life in an area that is not based on judgment. It will not be easy. As you are able to bring those parts of your inner being and manifest them in the outer life, you will have a more total perspective and picture thereof. Has this helped in any way?"

And while my [[example]] is very [[simple]], look to it on more important issues; that the more you can [[understand]] about your brothers and sisters in any given [[relationship]], the better your relationship will be. If you can put aside your [[pride]] in dealing with them, in your [[feeling]] that you are the one that needs to be in [[Command|charge]], that you are superior and far knowing more, or whatever the case may be, and look on your brothers and sisters as an [[equal]] with you, striving, [[struggling]], going through [[joy]] and [[sorrow]], ups and downs, then it is for sure much easier to deal with [[problems]] or to see things that do not [[touch]] you real personally, do not touch your [[emotions]]. Yes. These are the ones that are most [[difficult]], for they touch your inner being. They can [[touch]] that [[nerve]] that will cause you to [[react]]. And part of the [[messages]] for the many weeks we have been together is to build that [[foundation]] so that you do not react, but you act out of [[knowledge]] and [[wisdom]] and [[love]]; to validate all people for who they are, knowing that you will not always [[agree]], but because they are your brother and sister, that they have the [[Indwelling Spirit]] within them, that you will take the time to know them, to allow them to be a [[part]] of your life in an area that is not based on [[judgment]]. It will not be easy. As you are able to bring those parts of your [[inner being]] and [[manifest]] them in the outer life, you will have a more [[total]] [[perspective]] and [[picture]] thereof. Has this helped in any way?"

V1: "Yes, Daniel. Thank you."

V1: "Yes, Daniel. Thank you."

Daniel: "Greetings, C2."

Daniel: "Greetings, C2."

C2: "You know that one of my missions is not necessarily to convert people, but to convert the church."

C2: "You know that one of my [[missions]] is not necessarily to [[convert]] people, but to convert the [[church]]."

Daniel: "Understood, yes. And I wish you much luck! And know that there will be many like you, for this is a necessary step, yes."

Daniel: "Understood, yes. And I wish you much [[luck]]! And know that there will be many like you, for this is a [[necessary]] step, yes."

C2: "It gives me great comfort that the call is to be faithful and not successful, so..but I also just..as I agree totally with your explanation on the difference between religion and spirituality and then also that the notion that we had..not every church and at least hopefully I know one or two for which are the exception where we have focused more on a single worship of Christ, rather than Christ as the model and certainly in thanksgiving for that focus of our energies toward understanding our God and what our God calls us to do. So I appreciate your words, and they especially mean a great deal this week because there is not also peace in my household of faith, either with me or with each other..nothing really serious yet, so I am thankful for your words which call me and encourage me in faithfulness."

C2: "It gives me great [[comfort]] that the call is to be [[faithful]] and not successful, so..but I also just..as I [[agree]] totally with your [[explanation]] on the [[difference]] between [[religion]] and [[spirituality]] and then also that the notion that we had..not every [[church]] and at least hopefully I know one or two for which are the exception where we have [[focused]] more on a single [[worship]] of [[Christ]], rather than Christ as the [[model]] and certainly in [[thanksgiving]] for that [[focus]] of our energies toward [[understanding]] our [[God]] and what our God calls us to do. So I [[appreciate]] your [[words]], and they especially mean a great deal this week because there is not also [[peace]] in my household of [[faith]], either with me or with each other..nothing really serious yet, so I am thankful for your words which call me and [[encourage]] me in [[faithfulness]]."

Daniel: "Thank you C2. May you always continue on your [[journey]], for you are, yes, seeking that [[alignment]], you are knowing of a much broader [[perspectives]] than many. And let me [[explain]] and speak to something you said. You see, [[religions]] often times are those [[institutions]] where people go for an hour's [[worship]], and I say, 'worship' in quotes for worship in the respect that many of them have is not the true grand worship of which I speak. Many people who [[feel]] they are 'religious', and are following [[the Father]]'s will, are, in effect, [[erroneous]]; for religion cannot be a claim to an hour's [[devotion]] on any particular day. Your religion, your [[faith]]/bond with the [[First Source and Center]] must be built on [[experience]], on living those things which were taught to us by [[Christ]] [[Michael]]; that it must not be as were the [[Pharisees]] and the like of Christ's day, where there was so much [[ceremony]] and pretentiousness yet there was the turning of the cheek when a fellow [[human being]] cried out. [[Religions]] must shed their man made [[morals]] of right and wrong. They must grow to be a [[religion]] that people can live, that people may [[understand]] what it means to [[Doing the will of God|follow the Will of the Father]], to be of loving [[service]] to one another. [[Experience]] is what religion should be in your life, to experience the working out of the [[First Source and Center]]."

Daniel: "Thank you C2. May you always continue on your journey, for you are, yes, seeking that alignment, you are knowing of a much broader perspectives than many. And let me explain and speak to something you said. You see, religions often times are those institutions where people go for an hour's worship, and I say, 'worship' in quotes for worship in the respect that many of them have is not the true grand worship of which I speak. Many people who feel they are 'religious', and are following the Father's will, are, in effect, erroneous; for religion cannot be a claim to an hour's devotion on any particular day. Your religion, your faith/bond with the First Source and Center must be built on experience, on living those things which were taught to us by Christ Michael; that it must not be as were the Pharisees and the like of Christ's day, where there was so much ceremony and pretentiousness yet there was the turning of the cheek when a fellow human being cried out. Religions must shed their man made morals of right and wrong. They must grow to be a religion that people can live, that people may understand what it means to follow the Will of the Father, to be of loving service to one another. Experience is what religion should be in your life, to experience the working out of the First Source and Center."

C2: "In one of my ways I have of distinguishing between [[religion]] and [[spirituality]] is that [[religion]] is really the '[[map]]' or ought to be, the map that really does tell us who our [[First Source and Center]] is, and puts us in [[touch]] with [[being]] at one with that [[First Source and Center]], and that our [[Spirituality]] really does need that touchstone or it doesn't bring us into [[wholeness]], and we err on the other side. Can you comment about that?"

C2: "In one of my ways I have of distinguishing between religion and spirituality is that religion is really the 'map' or ought to be, the map that really does tell us who our First Source and Center is, and puts us in touch with being at one with that First Source and Center, and that our Spirituality really does need that touchstone or it doesn't bring us into wholeness, and we err on the other side. Can you comment about that?"

Daniel: "For sure. If all [[religions]] could be of this mindset as you speak, then there would be the shedding of those [[dogmas]] which bind people into a [[set of mind]] where there is not this [[freedom]] of [[choice]] for them; that they see [[violating]] some man made [[dogma]] as that which will take them to their [[hell]]. [[Religion]] does serve a [[purpose]], does need to be, as you say, the roadmap. It needs to be the roadmap that allows all peoples to take which ever road they wish to seek the [[First Source and Center]]; that they are able to make [[choices]] about their lives; that because of the roadmap, the [[signs]] along the way that say, 'To [[understand]] [[trust]], take this road', 'To know [[love]], take this road', and that the [[ascending mortal]] can choose the roads that bring him [[wholeness]], that bring him back to his [[First Source and Center|source]]. When [[religions]] can [[understand]] the [[Indwelling Spirit]] within all, there will be nurturing of this Indwelling Spirit, rather than the clutches that now many [[religions]] have, where there must be the [[understanding]] that they are the only [[religion]]; that there must be the [[understanding]] that because they are not the [[priests]], they are not the bishops, they are not the head in these churches, that the people, the [[laity]], are not able to [[choose]] for themselves. If there needs to be a [[priest]], his [[function]] should be to [[enlighten]] his congregation, to [[encourage]] his congregation to understand their source, their being, to know that the [[First Source and Center]] is a loving God; that each [[individual]] is loved; that each individual is [[worthy]]; that the [[First Source and Center]] has already [[forgiven]] all. It is us who need to forgive and know we are forgiven. You see, if all people were raised and [[nourished]] on these fruits, on these accounts, then you would see people [[choosing]] those roads which lead them to [[the Father]]. They would not take these side detours, looking for a greater [[path]], for they would already be on it. Those things which distract [[mankind]] in the outer, that calls him to seek [[material]] [[possessions]] in lieu of following the [[First Source and Center]] are only there because these [[individuals]] have never been nourished or fed these [[truths]]. So yes, religion needs to be the roadmap so that all can be embodied in the [[spirituality]] of their own [[soul growth]]. Has this helped?"

Daniel: "For sure. If all religions could be of this mindset as you speak, then there would be the shedding of those dogmas which bind people into a set of mind where there is not this freedom of choice for them; that they see violating some man made dogma as that which will take them to their hell. Religion does serve a purpose, does need to be, as you say, the roadmap. It needs to be the roadmap that allows all peoples to take which ever road they wish to seek the First Source and Center; that they are able to make choices about their lives; that because of the roadmap, the signs along the way that say, 'To understand trust, take this road', 'To know love, take this road', and that the ascending mortal can choose the roads that bring him wholeness, that bring him back to his source. When religions can understand the Indwelling Spirit within all, there will be nurturing of this Indwelling Spirit, rather than the clutches that now many religions have, where there must be the understanding that they are the only religion; that there must be the understanding that because they are not the priests, they are not the bishops, they are not the head in these churches, that the people, the laity, are not able to choose for themselves. If there needs to be a priest, his function should be to enlighten his congregation, to encourage his congregation to understand their source, their being, to know that the First Source and Center is a loving God; that each individual is loved; that each individual is worthy; that the First Source and Center has already forgiven all. It is us who need to forgive and know we are forgiven. You see, if all people were raised and nourished on these fruits, on these accounts, then you would see people choosing those roads which lead them to the Father. They would not take these side detours, looking for a greater path, for they would already be on it. Those things which distract mankind in the outer, that calls him to seek material possessions in lieu of following the First Source and Center are only there because these individuals have never been nourished or fed these truths. So yes, religion needs to be the roadmap so that all can be embodied in the spirituality of their own soul growth. Has this helped?"

C2: "Daniel, that is very [[beautiful]]. Thank you."

Daniel: "You are most [[welcome]]."

 

Daniel: "You are most welcome."

B1: "Hello Daniel."

B1: "Hello Daniel."

Daniel: "Hello, B1."

Daniel: "Hello, B1."

Daniel: "For sure. Know you all of your [[dual]] [[nature]], your [[Divinity|divineness]] and your [[Humanity|humanness]]. Your humanness embodies your [[emotions]] as well as your [[physical]] being. You know that your being's [[emotions]] will cause you to be out of sorts, to not be in [[harmony]]. And know too that physical abnormalities, also, can often cause [[individuals]] to be out of sorts, to not be in that harmony. And know that this is why it is important for you to know yourself. (And let me just make a little side remark here that [[total]] [[knowledge]] and [[understanding]] of your [[being]] is never possible, but knowing yourself as much as you can will help you to understand when and why from where you do certain things.) If you are in [[understanding]] that you do have a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_sugar blood sugar level problem], it behooves you greatly to follow those things which will keep this at a constant level, for it will not only make you feel better, but it will also keep the [[mind]] [[clear]]. And clarity of mind helps bring you to clarity in your [[spirituality]]. So all of you, please be appraised that you will have many times in your lives those times when you will not feel in [[harmony]]. If your [[desire]] all along has been one to seek [[the Father]], to know His will, this will carry you through these bad times, so that when there is again [[harmony]] within the [[bodily]] functions, within the [[emotions]], you can again be on your [[path]]. And know that you must be the one who is [[responsible]] and the one who must do what is ever possible to keep you on a [[spiritual]] [[path]]. If you are having [[emotional]] [[problems]] or [[health]] problems you need to search out those avenues that will bring you back into [[wholeness]], that you cannot expect someone else to be in charge of your [[being]], to do for you; that you cannot become a [[victim]] of whatever it is you are [[feeling]]; that if you are [[abusing]] your body, not staying on a diet that will keep your [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_sugar blood sugar level] at an even thing, you are accountable for that. You are [[responsible]] for what happens. So, take hold of those things that will keep you [[healthy]] in both [[body]], [[mind]], and [[spirit]]. You are all of these. All must be in working order.

 

Daniel: "For sure. Know you all of your dual nature, your divineness and your humanness. Your humanness embodies your emotions as well as your physical being. You know that your being's emotions will cause you to be out of sorts, to not be in harmony. And know too that physical abnormalities, also, can often cause individuals to be out of sorts, to not be in that harmony. And know that this is why it is important for you to know yourself. (And let me just make a little side remark here that total knowledge and understanding of your being is never possible, but knowing yourself as much as you can will help you to understand when and why from where you do certain things.) If you are in understanding that you do have a blood sugar level problem, it behooves you greatly to follow those things which will keep this at a constant level, for it will not only make you feel better, but it will also keep the mind clear. And clarity of mind helps bring you to clarity in your spirituality. So all of you, please be appraised that you will have many times in your lives those times when you will not feel in harmony. If your desire all along has been one to seek the Father, to know His will, this will carry you through these bad times, so that when there is again harmony within the bodily functions, within the emotions, you can again be on your path. And know that you must be the one who is responsible and the one who must do what is ever possible to keep you on a spiritual path. If you are having emotional problems or health problems you need to search out those avenues that will bring you back into wholeness, that you cannot expect someone else to be in charge of your being, to do for you; that you cannot become a victim of whatever it is you are feeling; that if you are abusing your body, not staying on a diet that will keep your blood sugar level at an even thing, you are accountable for that. You are responsible for what happens. So, take hold of those things that will keep you healthy in both body, mind, and spirit. You are all of these. All must be in working order.

Look to a car. It runs down the road lickity split, and you are very pleased. And you do those things to keep it going lickity split. You nourish it with gas. You clean the carburetor. You put in spark plugs and air filters. You keep this machine running so that it will service you. If it breaks down, if it runs out of gas, the whole vehicle stops until those things are rectified so that it can go again. Your body, your physical being is like this car. Keep it going so that you can be on that path to the First Source and Center. Does this further clarify?"

Look to a car. It runs down the road lickity split, and you are very pleased. And you do those things to keep it going lickity split. You nourish it with gas. You clean the carburetor. You put in spark plugs and air filters. You keep this [[machine]] running so that it will [[service]] you. If it breaks down, if it runs out of gas, the whole vehicle stops until those things are rectified so that it can go again. Your [[body]], your [[physical]] [[being]] is like this car. Keep it going so that you can be on that [[path]] to the [[First Source and Center]]. Does this further [[clarify]]?"

B1: "Yes, Daniel. Sometimes I think I ought to win the prize for asking the most obvious and stupid questions!"

B1: "Yes, Daniel. Sometimes I think I ought to win the prize for asking the most obvious and [[stupid]] [[questions]]!"

Daniel: "No question is ever stupid and know that questions asked will help others in some other way, will make another point for other individuals; that we are all here together learning and helping one another; that the questions that you risk to ask will further help the others around you as well as yourself. Never fear that your questions are not askable."

Daniel: "No [[question]] is ever stupid and know that questions asked will help others in some other way, will make another [[point]] for other [[individuals]]; that we are all here [[together]] [[learning]] and helping one another; that the questions that you [[risk]] to ask will further help the others around you as well as yourself. Never [[fear]] that your questions are not askable."

B1: "Thank you. I guess the part of that question I really was wanting to know was . ..and I think you have made it really clear that our physical functioning really does affect our inner peace and so it's our responsibility to take care of our bodies, etc."

B1: "Thank you. I guess the part of that question I really was wanting to know was . ..and I think you have made it really [[clear]] that our [[physical]] functioning really does affect our inner [[peace]] and so it's our [[responsibility]] to take care of our [[bodies]], etc."

Daniel: "Yes."

Daniel: "Yes."

B1: "Well I appreciate that very much. Thank you."

B1: "Well I [[appreciate]] that very much. Thank you."

Daniel: "I will allow one more question."

Daniel: "I will allow one more [[question]]."

V1: "Daniel, this is V1 again. And, uh, I'm not sure just how you brought it up but you brought up the [[difference]] between [[morality]] and [[spirituality]] and if I understand it correctly...and maybe I should just wait and ask you to go ahead and [[explain]] the [[difference]] and what we can do in our [[culture]] to possibly raise our [[morals]] to a more [[spiritual]] level."

V1: "Daniel, this is V1 again. And, uh, I'm not sure just how you brought it up but you brought up the difference between morality and spirituality and if I understand it correctly...and maybe I should just wait and ask you to go ahead and explain the difference and what we can do in our culture to possibly raise our morals to a more spiritual level."

Daniel: "A very wise question. A very [[thought]] provoking [[question]]. This question is one that embodies many aspects. As you are [[aware]], [[morality]], morals, are those things that are imposed by [[society]], that are generated and made knowledgeable through the [[civilizations]], through [[cultural growth]], through [[religious growth]]. And what is considered [[moral]] in one  is considered immoral in another. So be of [[understanding]] that these are man made types of things that you are speaking of, as opposed to [[spirituality]] which is more of a [[divine]] nature.

Daniel: "A very wise question. A very thought provoking question. This question is one that embodies many aspects. As you are aware, morality, morals, are those things that are imposed by society, that are generated and made knowledgeable through the civilizations, through cultural growth, through religious growth. And what is considered moral in one culture is considered immoral in another. So be of understanding that these are man made types of things that you are speaking of, as opposed to spirituality which is more of a divine nature.

You see, [[morals]] can be those things which [[speak]] to the very [[heart]] and core and [[center]] of what is right and wrong, all the way to the utterly ridiculous. When [[civilizations]] and [[sects]] devise those things which truly [[trap]] the [[individuals]] where you must [[Fashion|dress]] a certain way..or if you were a lady in bygone days who would show an ankle or knee was considered immoral..you see . .ridiculous. But to address the thing that really is important, the [[understanding]] of what is right and wrong, the understanding of those things such as being [[truthful]], having [[integrity]], being [[honest]]; those things such as [[respect]] for other beings in all areas; the respect for life; the respect for the [[planet]]; these are the [[questions]] which call upon you to [[decipher]], which calls upon you to bring your [[spirituality]] into play in making [[decisions]] on what is right or wrong. If your [[foundation]] is built on the fruits of the [[source]] of the [[Spirit of Truth]], if these fruits of [[honesty]], [[service]], [[love]], [[forgiveness]], are your [[foundation]], then you have made those things which you cannot do your [[moral]] code. Any [[foundation]] built on the [[truths]] of [[the Father]] cannot be in [[error]], cannot transgress into [[sin]]. When it does, if that [[foundation]] that you have is set, is molded, you will have such disharmony within your being that you will quickly rectify it and be on that [[path]]. Are you seeing?"

You see, morals can be those things which speak to the very heart and core and center of what is right and wrong, all the way to the utterly ridiculous. When civilizations and sects devise those things which truly trap the individuals where you must dress a certain way..or if you were a lady in bygone days who would show an ankle or knee was considered immoral..you see . .ridiculous. But to address the thing that really is important, the understanding of what is right and wrong, the understanding of those things such as being truthful, having integrity, being honest; those things such as respect for other beings in all areas; the respect for life; the respect for the planet; these are the questions which call upon you to decipher, which calls upon you to bring your spirituality into play in making decisions on what is right or wrong. If your foundation is built on the fruits of the source of the Spirit of Truth, if these fruits of honesty, service, love, forgiveness, are your foundation, then you have made those things which you cannot do your moral code. Any foundation built on the truths of the Father cannot be in error, cannot transgress into sin. When it does, if that foundation that you have is set, is molded, you will have such disharmony within your being that you will quickly rectify it and be on that path. Are you seeing?"

V1: "Yes, Daniel. I [[think]] you are saying rather than to teach [[morals]] we have to teach the [[Spirit of Truth]] [[virtues]] which are [[honesty]], [[forgiveness]], [[love]], [[trust]], these things. So that is what we have to instill in [[children]]."

===Closing===

===Closing===

Daniel: "Exactly! Yes! In that realm you will know peace. You will feel it in your inner being. It will be manifested in the outer. My friends, time for me to take my leave. I am happy to meet with all of you. Welcome newcomers and I send you all this week my peace to you and my love. Fear not nor be afraid. Understand the peace which Jesus taught. Good evening."

Daniel: "Exactly! Yes! In that realm you will know peace. You will feel it in your inner being. It will be manifested in the outer. My friends, time for me to take my leave. I am happy to meet with all of you. Welcome newcomers and I send you all this week my peace to you and my love. Fear not nor be afraid. Understand the peace which Jesus taught. Good evening."