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==Session 1==

==Session 1==

09/04/92 Upon visit by [http://www.blogtalkradio.com/symmetryofsoul/2011/08/10/a-lifes-journey-with-the-urantia-book-charles-montgomery Chick Montgomery] to the [[Tallahassee TeaM|Tallahassee group]].

09/04/92 Upon visit by [https://www.blogtalkradio.com/symmetryofsoul/2011/08/10/a-lifes-journey-with-the-urantia-book-charles-montgomery Chick Montgomery] to the [[Tallahassee TeaM|Tallahassee group]].

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

We are [[gratified]] to see that the [[transmitters]] [[perceive]] this [[phenomenon]] and seek to avoid cultivating the [[devotion]] of their [[companions]] through the use of undue [[influence]]. [[Simultaneous]] with this gratification, however, we also note with dismay that it is common for the [[transmitters]] to attempt to distance themselves from the celestial [[teachers]], primarily through non-cooperation in our [[fundamental]] recommendations for continued [[individual]] [[spiritual progress]] -- daily [[silent]] prayerful [[communication]] with the [[Heavenly Father]], and candid forthright [[interaction]] with the earth [[brothers and sisters]] of the [[material]] world experience. They forgo their own [[spiritual development]]s in a [[sincere]] attempt to avoid misleading their fellows. This situation mixes elements of both [[tragic]] and [[noble]] conduct, and evinces concern and [[respect]] for the sovereignty of others. You can only guess at our [[reaction]] to these [[developments]].

We are [[gratified]] to see that the [[transmitters]] [[perceive]] this [[phenomenon]] and seek to avoid cultivating the [[devotion]] of their [[companions]] through the use of undue [[influence]]. [[Simultaneous]] with this gratification, however, we also note with dismay that it is common for the [[transmitters]] to attempt to distance themselves from the celestial [[teachers]], primarily through non-cooperation in our [[fundamental]] recommendations for continued [[individual]] [[spiritual progress]] -- daily [[silent]] prayerful [[communication]] with the [[Heavenly Father]], and candid forthright [[interaction]] with the earth [[brothers and sisters]] of the [[material]] world experience. They forgo their own [[spiritual development]]s in a [[sincere]] attempt to avoid misleading their fellows. This situation mixes elements of both [[tragic]] and [[noble]] conduct, and evinces concern and [[respect]] for the sovereignty of others. You can only guess at our [[reaction]] to these [[developments]].

This situation is [[noble]] for it indicates that -- even in the North American [[obsessive]] [http://www.anus.com/zine/articles/prozak/individualism/ individuality cult] -- there is a marked preference for [[brotherhood]] as [[equals]]. It is [[tragic]] because the [[perception]] that [[transmitters]] possess some special [[spiritual]] [[quality]] is itself invalid. There is no [[difference]] whatever between the [[teacher]] group member who provides us with transmission [[service]] and any other group member, other than the [[normal]] variation found in any comparable [[random]] assembly of humans. [[Ability]] to channel or [[transmit]] this teaching indicates nothing other than that [[fact]] itself. We have frequently said, apparently without [[effect]], that the reason that certain persons can deliver this message is brutally [[simple]] -- because they can. There is no deeper [[meaning]]. The [[transmitters]] possess no special [[spiritual]] [[power]] that qualifies them for [[service]]. They are qualified by only two elements: they are capable of the [[activity]], and they are willing to serve. In all other respects, they are just as thick-headed, truculent, [[selfish]], sullen, resentful, and controlled by their [[animal]] natures as their [[companions]], but we see [[potential]] in them, just as we see potential in all [[seekers]].

This situation is [[noble]] for it indicates that -- even in the North American [[obsessive]] [https://www.anus.com/zine/articles/prozak/individualism/ individuality cult] -- there is a marked preference for [[brotherhood]] as [[equals]]. It is [[tragic]] because the [[perception]] that [[transmitters]] possess some special [[spiritual]] [[quality]] is itself invalid. There is no [[difference]] whatever between the [[teacher]] group member who provides us with transmission [[service]] and any other group member, other than the [[normal]] variation found in any comparable [[random]] assembly of humans. [[Ability]] to channel or [[transmit]] this teaching indicates nothing other than that [[fact]] itself. We have frequently said, apparently without [[effect]], that the reason that certain persons can deliver this message is brutally [[simple]] -- because they can. There is no deeper [[meaning]]. The [[transmitters]] possess no special [[spiritual]] [[power]] that qualifies them for [[service]]. They are qualified by only two elements: they are capable of the [[activity]], and they are willing to serve. In all other respects, they are just as thick-headed, truculent, [[selfish]], sullen, resentful, and controlled by their [[animal]] natures as their [[companions]], but we see [[potential]] in them, just as we see potential in all [[seekers]].

Our response to this situation is straightforward. We have recently attempted to provide for a minimum of [[two]] [[persons]] in each [[TeaM|teacher group]], capable of delivering our teachings. [[Experiments]] involving substantially more than two transmitters have proved unwieldy in that regard, producing as many [[problems]] to be overcome as solutions.

Our response to this situation is straightforward. We have recently attempted to provide for a minimum of [[two]] [[persons]] in each [[TeaM|teacher group]], capable of delivering our teachings. [[Experiments]] involving substantially more than two transmitters have proved unwieldy in that regard, producing as many [[problems]] to be overcome as solutions.

For those [[transmitters]] who presently work without human [[partnership]], Hang on. We know how [[difficult]] it is to labor [[alone]], even in the most uplifting [[cause]]. I speak from [[personal]] [[experience]]. I am [[Machiventa]] [[Melchizedek]], and I spent some years among the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semitic_people Semitic tribes], teaching and ministering among the people. The [[fact]] of [[alone]]-ness is a great [[trial]]; [[witness]] the [[desire]] for human [[companionship]] even across [[social]], [[racial]], [[language]], and [[economic]] [[barriers]]. I think you are all up to it. Keep up the [[good]] [[work]], and do not neglect your own house. You are not personally [[responsible]] for all that goes on. The world was [[purposely]] made large, to disabuse you of this very notion. For you to [[persist]] is to indulge a human fancy that [[contributes]] not to the [[path]]. We thank you for your [[service]], which is seen in [[heaven]].

For those [[transmitters]] who presently work without human [[partnership]], Hang on. We know how [[difficult]] it is to labor [[alone]], even in the most uplifting [[cause]]. I speak from [[personal]] [[experience]]. I am [[Machiventa]] [[Melchizedek]], and I spent some years among the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semitic_people Semitic tribes], teaching and ministering among the people. The [[fact]] of [[alone]]-ness is a great [[trial]]; [[witness]] the [[desire]] for human [[companionship]] even across [[social]], [[racial]], [[language]], and [[economic]] [[barriers]]. I think you are all up to it. Keep up the [[good]] [[work]], and do not neglect your own house. You are not personally [[responsible]] for all that goes on. The world was [[purposely]] made large, to disabuse you of this very notion. For you to [[persist]] is to indulge a human fancy that [[contributes]] not to the [[path]]. We thank you for your [[service]], which is seen in [[heaven]].

[[Shalom]].

[[Shalom]].

CHICK: In choosing the higher [[path]], the path with [[heart]], the path untrodden, are there additional [[signposts]] you can provide to help us [[discern]] when that path is right? And when that path may be a [[dangerous]] path or an [[ego]] path?

CHICK: In choosing the higher [[path]], the path with [[heart]], the path untrodden, are there additional [[signposts]] you can provide to help us [[discern]] when that path is right? And when that path may be a [[dangerous]] path or an [[ego]] path?

WILL: In the [[oceans]] of [[your planet]], until just a few years ago your [[scientists]] thought that there were a handful of deep [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocean_currents ocean currents] which [[flowed]] in a regular fashion. For example, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gulf_stream Gulf stream] current which circulates the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gulf_of_Mexico Gulf of Mexico] in a clockwise fashion and then turns back upon itself to [[flow]] northward along the North American coastline thence across south of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenland Greenland] past [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iceland Iceland] and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Isles British Isles]. However, recent advances in both [[thinking]] and measuring equipment have proved that this [[model]] was overly [[simplistic]]. While the [[original]] [[idea]] was correct, the [[ocean]] is not a homogeneous place. This [[discovery]] was principally logged by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Submarine submarine] services of your [[military]] organizations who noted [[temperature]] oriented strata called [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermoclines thermoclines] which were bodies of [[water]] at a certain temperature which [[flowed]] in a certain [[direction]] and were identifiable discrete [[units]] of water movement within the greater [[ocean]]. I use this detail to [[illustrate]] my answer to your [[question]]. Certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermoclines thermoclines] travel in one [[direction]]; the one [[immediately]] [[adjacent]] to it, the one below or above may travel in a complete other [[direction]]. Now, when you are walking forward in [[faith]], you are traveling in the right [[direction]] by [[definition]]. It is as if you are traveling as part of a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermocline thermocline]. There are boundaries of your [[latitude]] and when you pass through the boundary you will begin to encounter [[resistance]]. You are able to [[feel]] that suddenly the [[flow]] is no longer with you. Does that help?

WILL: In the [[oceans]] of [[your planet]], until just a few years ago your [[scientists]] thought that there were a handful of deep [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocean_currents ocean currents] which [[flowed]] in a regular fashion. For example, the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gulf_stream Gulf stream] current which circulates the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gulf_of_Mexico Gulf of Mexico] in a clockwise fashion and then turns back upon itself to [[flow]] northward along the North American coastline thence across south of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenland Greenland] past [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iceland Iceland] and the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Isles British Isles]. However, recent advances in both [[thinking]] and measuring equipment have proved that this [[model]] was overly [[simplistic]]. While the [[original]] [[idea]] was correct, the [[ocean]] is not a homogeneous place. This [[discovery]] was principally logged by the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Submarine submarine] services of your [[military]] organizations who noted [[temperature]] oriented strata called [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermoclines thermoclines] which were bodies of [[water]] at a certain temperature which [[flowed]] in a certain [[direction]] and were identifiable discrete [[units]] of water movement within the greater [[ocean]]. I use this detail to [[illustrate]] my answer to your [[question]]. Certain [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermoclines thermoclines] travel in one [[direction]]; the one [[immediately]] [[adjacent]] to it, the one below or above may travel in a complete other [[direction]]. Now, when you are walking forward in [[faith]], you are traveling in the right [[direction]] by [[definition]]. It is as if you are traveling as part of a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermocline thermocline]. There are boundaries of your [[latitude]] and when you pass through the boundary you will begin to encounter [[resistance]]. You are able to [[feel]] that suddenly the [[flow]] is no longer with you. Does that help?

CHICK: That is a [[beautiful]] [[analogy]]. Can we move from one [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermocline thermocline] to a more elevated one and find a different [[direction]] that is apparently in [[conflict]] with our previous [[flow]] which is, in [[fact]], the higher will of [[God]]?

CHICK: That is a [[beautiful]] [[analogy]]. Can we move from one [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermocline thermocline] to a more elevated one and find a different [[direction]] that is apparently in [[conflict]] with our previous [[flow]] which is, in [[fact]], the higher will of [[God]]?

WILL: The general answer is yes. I will have to [[reflect]] before I can answer more specifically. [pause] We will say that, as a general rule, encountering [[spiritual]] [[resistance]], most particularly a sudden [[evacuation]] of [[faith]] [[assuredness]], is a definite [[warning]] sign that you have transgressed the border. What you [[choose]] to do at that time is within the realm of [[human]] will. You might, for example, in the [[simplest]] scenario elect to return or you might [[adapt]] yourself to the new situation. That is an area within the [[individual]]'s discretion. So long as you are conducting yourself with proper [[mind]], you are [[relatively]] safe. Each of you already knows this. Next question.

WILL: The general answer is yes. I will have to [[reflect]] before I can answer more specifically. [pause] We will say that, as a general rule, encountering [[spiritual]] [[resistance]], most particularly a sudden [[evacuation]] of [[faith]] [[assuredness]], is a definite [[warning]] sign that you have transgressed the border. What you [[choose]] to do at that time is within the realm of [[human]] will. You might, for example, in the [[simplest]] scenario elect to return or you might [[adapt]] yourself to the new situation. That is an area within the [[individual]]'s discretion. So long as you are conducting yourself with proper [[mind]], you are [[relatively]] safe. Each of you already knows this. Next question.

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

===='''''[[Faith]]'''''====

===='''''[[Faith]]'''''====

WILL: It is always a [[pleasure]] to meet with this [[group]]. Even more so now that we have [[developed]] some [[history]] and come in some [[degree]] to know one another even amongst ourselves. It is apparent that [[the Father]] has willed that we shall assemble our lives, in this particularly our [[spiritual]] lives, from a vast array of [[experiences]] which He has thoughtfully provided for us. It is [[difficult]] sometimes to know how to incorporate such [different] [[experiences]] into a useful whole. Often it does not appear that there is a [[consistent]] [[theme]], at least, a recognizable consistent theme. Whenever it seems that our un-connectable [[experiences]] cannot be assembled in any [[meaningful]] way, I would like to [[think]] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph%27s_coat Joseph's coat]. Where with loving [[kindness]] and thoughtfulness towards the end product, the odd bits and pieces, the snatches of [[fabric]] found upon the thorns, the dust rags, the castaways, and the rare bits of [[jeweled]] cloth were assembled lovingly into a whole that was stunning to behold. I [[think]] that with some [[examination]] you will find that it is possible for each of you to make just such a coat. A [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph%27s_coat coat of many colors]. It is a special garment. Whenever you [[think]] to wear it, you will feel the [[heavenly]] [[attention]] directed upon you. The [[fact]] that most recommends this [[technique]] of assembly, no [[pattern]] is [[necessary]]. It solves itself. The fit is always custom and the wearer is always [[bold]], noticeable, set out from his or her fellows, noteworthy, [[unique]], and filled with [[faith]], not this thin shallow faith of the [[mind]], not the faith of fondly cherished [[principles]], not the [[hopeful]] faith in the great scorekeeper in the sky, or the universal rescuer. None of the kind of [[faith]] of the owner of such a garment would possess.

WILL: It is always a [[pleasure]] to meet with this [[group]]. Even more so now that we have [[developed]] some [[history]] and come in some [[degree]] to know one another even amongst ourselves. It is apparent that [[the Father]] has willed that we shall assemble our lives, in this particularly our [[spiritual]] lives, from a vast array of [[experiences]] which He has thoughtfully provided for us. It is [[difficult]] sometimes to know how to incorporate such [different] [[experiences]] into a useful whole. Often it does not appear that there is a [[consistent]] [[theme]], at least, a recognizable consistent theme. Whenever it seems that our un-connectable [[experiences]] cannot be assembled in any [[meaningful]] way, I would like to [[think]] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph%27s_coat Joseph's coat]. Where with loving [[kindness]] and thoughtfulness towards the end product, the odd bits and pieces, the snatches of [[fabric]] found upon the thorns, the dust rags, the castaways, and the rare bits of [[jeweled]] cloth were assembled lovingly into a whole that was stunning to behold. I [[think]] that with some [[examination]] you will find that it is possible for each of you to make just such a coat. A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph%27s_coat coat of many colors]. It is a special garment. Whenever you [[think]] to wear it, you will feel the [[heavenly]] [[attention]] directed upon you. The [[fact]] that most recommends this [[technique]] of assembly, no [[pattern]] is [[necessary]]. It solves itself. The fit is always custom and the wearer is always [[bold]], noticeable, set out from his or her fellows, noteworthy, [[unique]], and filled with [[faith]], not this thin shallow faith of the [[mind]], not the faith of fondly cherished [[principles]], not the [[hopeful]] faith in the great scorekeeper in the sky, or the universal rescuer. None of the kind of [[faith]] of the owner of such a garment would possess.

The kind of [[faith]] that the owner of such a garment would possess would be the [[type]] of faith that allows the wearer to openly solicit [[attention]]. A [[person]] whose every [[action]], whose very clothing says to the world, "My feet are on the right [[path]]. Come and walk with me a ways". The [[faith]] that such a [[person]] possesses is [[strong]] enough to see him or her through the times of [[aloneness]] and [[intellectual]] [[doubts]], [[ego]] [[inspired]] objections and the occasional [[scorn]] of [[companions]] in the life [[experience]], but that garment made up of bits and pieces feels like a kind of [[armor]]. It does not weigh much. Only [[good]] [[ideas]] [[penetrate]] it. In fact it is a [[magnet]] for continually better [[thoughts]] and [[appreciations]]. The [[person]] with the [[faith]] of many [[colors]] like this is capable of honestly meeting all comers. The owner of such a garment should be somewhat familiar with [[different]] kinds of life [[experiences]] that other people have and is capable of [[encouraging]] the other person's [[understanding]] upward with ever a [[mind]] towards [[God]]. You will [[attract]] people's [[attention]]. They will want to know, where did you find something like this? Where do you have the nerve to wear this? They will admire you or even if they do not admire you, they will certainly be [[fascinated]] and they will [[wonder]] what it is that [[motivates]] you. You can answer their [[questions]] in a single word. Say it is easy: [[faith]]. That kind of living always [[breathing]] [[faith]] inspires [[confidence]] in all who encounter it. It is one of the [[forces]] loose in the world, not recognized by many, but you yourselves know the [[power]] it has. It is a [[magnet]] that people cannot [[resist]]. Knowing nothing else about you, they will [[wonder]] what it is that makes you so special.

The kind of [[faith]] that the owner of such a garment would possess would be the [[type]] of faith that allows the wearer to openly solicit [[attention]]. A [[person]] whose every [[action]], whose very clothing says to the world, "My feet are on the right [[path]]. Come and walk with me a ways". The [[faith]] that such a [[person]] possesses is [[strong]] enough to see him or her through the times of [[aloneness]] and [[intellectual]] [[doubts]], [[ego]] [[inspired]] objections and the occasional [[scorn]] of [[companions]] in the life [[experience]], but that garment made up of bits and pieces feels like a kind of [[armor]]. It does not weigh much. Only [[good]] [[ideas]] [[penetrate]] it. In fact it is a [[magnet]] for continually better [[thoughts]] and [[appreciations]]. The [[person]] with the [[faith]] of many [[colors]] like this is capable of honestly meeting all comers. The owner of such a garment should be somewhat familiar with [[different]] kinds of life [[experiences]] that other people have and is capable of [[encouraging]] the other person's [[understanding]] upward with ever a [[mind]] towards [[God]]. You will [[attract]] people's [[attention]]. They will want to know, where did you find something like this? Where do you have the nerve to wear this? They will admire you or even if they do not admire you, they will certainly be [[fascinated]] and they will [[wonder]] what it is that [[motivates]] you. You can answer their [[questions]] in a single word. Say it is easy: [[faith]]. That kind of living always [[breathing]] [[faith]] inspires [[confidence]] in all who encounter it. It is one of the [[forces]] loose in the world, not recognized by many, but you yourselves know the [[power]] it has. It is a [[magnet]] that people cannot [[resist]]. Knowing nothing else about you, they will [[wonder]] what it is that makes you so special.

As your assignment was last week to go through your week and find people to talk to and [[express]] [[our Father]]'s [[love]] to them, you have found interesting results and it is good to see that you have [[expressed]] your results within our meeting tonight because it is important to relay back to each other and, in that way, boost each other so that you can go out and find the [[strength]] that you need to carry that on from day to day. While I will admit that some of you have more [[courage]] than others, it is [[necessary]] that you all try. Put yourself aside. Try not to walk through the day with your [[ego]] out front. Put your ego on hold and let [[God]] walk through you for only in walking in this way will you truly walk in [[peace]] and in [[harmony]] with not only your fellow man but with [[all things]].

As your assignment was last week to go through your week and find people to talk to and [[express]] [[our Father]]'s [[love]] to them, you have found interesting results and it is good to see that you have [[expressed]] your results within our meeting tonight because it is important to relay back to each other and, in that way, boost each other so that you can go out and find the [[strength]] that you need to carry that on from day to day. While I will admit that some of you have more [[courage]] than others, it is [[necessary]] that you all try. Put yourself aside. Try not to walk through the day with your [[ego]] out front. Put your ego on hold and let [[God]] walk through you for only in walking in this way will you truly walk in [[peace]] and in [[harmony]] with not only your fellow man but with [[all things]].

===='''''[[Love]]'''''====

===='''''[[Love]]'''''====

So, for this following week, that will be your assignment - put your [[ego]] on hold. It's not going to be easy. Every time you find yourself [[reacting]] with [[ego]], try to catch yourself and remember your other assignment from long ago and ask yourself, "What would [[Jesus]] do? What would he do in this same situation?" When you come back next week perhaps you will find some interesting [[events]] to relay to the group. It is an interesting enough assignment and one that you will have not only this week, but throughout the rest of your life. As in [[all things]], we begin with tiny steps and then it becomes more of a [[habit]]. In the [[future]] it will be an ingrained part of your [[personality]] and will help you to become more loving and, in doing so, [[God]]'s love can shine through you in an all [[encompassing]] way and you will be astounded at the [[love]] for your fellow man that you will [[feel]], [[love]] that you have never felt before. For it is [[written]] that if you have done it unto the least of these, my brethren, then you have done it unto me.[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=155:3_At_Caesarea-Philippi] And if you reach out to anyone no matter what their life [[circumstances]], it is the same as you have done it unto [[the Father]]. Watch for those little instances. It doesn't matter whether you are in a store or in your [[business]] or on trips or just to the passerby on the street or certainly within your own [[family]]. Family situations are often the hardest to deal with. But [[remember]], [[God]] loves all people. You don't have to [[understand]] why. You don't have to like their [[personality]], [[God]] does. He [[understands]] them and He [[loves]] them and, sooner or later, you may too. Don't [[worry]] about it if you don't now. That's not your [[problem]], just [[act]] as if you do. [[Love]] is a very powerful [[force]] and, whenever we've seen it throughout [[the universe]], it can change people. It can [[modify]] their [[behavior]] in incredible ways. And, in loving someone, you also change yourself. For there is a full [[circle]] created in [[love]], as you give it out so it comes back to you. You lose nothing.

So, for this following week, that will be your assignment - put your [[ego]] on hold. It's not going to be easy. Every time you find yourself [[reacting]] with [[ego]], try to catch yourself and remember your other assignment from long ago and ask yourself, "What would [[Jesus]] do? What would he do in this same situation?" When you come back next week perhaps you will find some interesting [[events]] to relay to the group. It is an interesting enough assignment and one that you will have not only this week, but throughout the rest of your life. As in [[all things]], we begin with tiny steps and then it becomes more of a [[habit]]. In the [[future]] it will be an ingrained part of your [[personality]] and will help you to become more loving and, in doing so, [[God]]'s love can shine through you in an all [[encompassing]] way and you will be astounded at the [[love]] for your fellow man that you will [[feel]], [[love]] that you have never felt before. For it is [[written]] that if you have done it unto the least of these, my brethren, then you have done it unto me.[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=155:3_At_Caesarea-Philippi] And if you reach out to anyone no matter what their life [[circumstances]], it is the same as you have done it unto [[the Father]]. Watch for those little instances. It doesn't matter whether you are in a store or in your [[business]] or on trips or just to the passerby on the street or certainly within your own [[family]]. Family situations are often the hardest to deal with. But [[remember]], [[God]] loves all people. You don't have to [[understand]] why. You don't have to like their [[personality]], [[God]] does. He [[understands]] them and He [[loves]] them and, sooner or later, you may too. Don't [[worry]] about it if you don't now. That's not your [[problem]], just [[act]] as if you do. [[Love]] is a very powerful [[force]] and, whenever we've seen it throughout [[the universe]], it can change people. It can [[modify]] their [[behavior]] in incredible ways. And, in loving someone, you also change yourself. For there is a full [[circle]] created in [[love]], as you give it out so it comes back to you. You lose nothing.

AARON: Good evening, my [[friends]], for I am one who [[loves]] you. I am having trouble making complete [[connection]] but it is my [[hope]] that I will be able to talk to you for a few minutes for I am another [[teacher]] who will be assigned to a group not yet formed. I'm attempting to [[learn]] the [[communication]] [[skills]]. I will spend time over the next few weeks getting ready for my [[group]] and, as they become ready for a teacher, then, [[hopefully]], the [[person]] who will [[communicate]] with me will be ready. This will be just a short attempt for now. Thank you for your time.

AARON: Good evening, my [[friends]], for I am one who [[loves]] you. I am having trouble making complete [[connection]] but it is my [[hope]] that I will be able to talk to you for a few minutes for I am another [[teacher]] who will be assigned to a group not yet formed. I'm attempting to [[learn]] the [[communication]] [[skills]]. I will spend time over the next few weeks getting ready for my [[group]] and, as they become ready for a teacher, then, [[hopefully]], the [[person]] who will [[communicate]] with me will be ready. This will be just a short attempt for now. Thank you for your time.

==Session 5==

==Session 5==

September 20, 1992

*September 20, 1992

===Opening===

===Opening===

MACHIVENTA MELCHIZEDEK: Good evening, I thank you for your kind attention and your expression of loving fellowship gathered together tonight in this regular expression of your concern for one another. And I am gratified to see your reaction to oblique criticism of this ministry in which we are all engaged. Only a few short months ago, perhaps as many as six, each of you would have endured criticism in a desultory, defensive manner asking yourselves, "What does this mean for me?" yet tonight as I have observed you take it very well. This is the meeting of the brotherhood. I congratulate you. You have all made great progress. We have confidence in you.

MACHIVENTA MELCHIZEDEK: Good evening, I [[thank]] you for your kind [[attention]] and your [[expression]] of loving fellowship gathered together tonight in this regular [[expression]] of your concern for one another. And I am [[gratified]] to see your [[reaction]] to [[oblique]] [[criticism]] of this ministry in which we are all [[engaged]]. Only a few short months ago, perhaps as many as six, each of you would have [[endured]] [[criticism]] in a desultory, [[defensive]] [[manner]] asking yourselves, "What does this mean for me?" yet tonight as I have [[observed]] you take it very well. This is the meeting of the [[brotherhood]]. I [[congratulate]] you. You have all made great [[progress]]. We have [[confidence]] in you.

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

All through the ages men have asked three classic questions: Who am I? Why am I here? How long have I got? We observe that you are all growing in the spirit. You are each learning the answers to these questions. For us, at this juncture, the question is not how shall we change the world, the question is rather how shall we change ourselves. We think that it is readily observable that no one person acting independently will have great sway on the course of events on this planet. True, it is possible through the combination of chance and circumstance someone, even someone of this group, might be thrust momentarily upon the world's stage so to change the course of history yet we all know that this is unlikely.

All through the [[ages]] men have asked three [[classic]] questions: Who am I? Why am I here? How long have I got? We [[observe]] that you are all [[growing]] in the spirit. You are each learning the answers to these [[questions]]. For us, at this juncture, the [[question]] is not how shall we [[change]] the world, the question is rather how shall we [[change]] ourselves. We [[think]] that it is readily observable that no one [[person]] acting [[independently]] will have great sway on the [[course]] of [[events]] on [[this planet]]. True, it is possible through the combination of [[chance]] and circumstance someone, even someone of this [[group]], might be thrust momentarily upon the world's stage so to [[change]] the [[course]] of [[history]] yet we all know that this is unlikely.

Therefore we should concern ourselves with not how we will change the world but how we will perfect ourselves. The answer satisfies the plaintive questions, who am I and why am I here. We think that this is becoming progressively clear. We are here because we have a long road ahead. We are all preparing for that road. We are each seeking to encounter God and to make ourselves more like Him. That is our path. This leads us then to the consideration of the third question, how much time have I got. Better put, how shall we dispose ourselves of our remaining time. The answer is essentially the same. We will continue the path which we find productive, set our feet on God's road. We will absorb the good scientific data that we have amassed. We will gratefully accept professional advice so long as it proves productive. We will daily attune ourselves toward the Father with the goal of one day hearing His voice clear, unfiltered and personal.

Therefore we should concern ourselves with not how we will [[change]] the world but how we will [[perfect]] ourselves. The answer [[satisfies]] the plaintive questions, who am I and why am I here. We [[think]] that this is becoming [[progressively]] [[clear]]. We are here because we have a long road ahead. We are all [[preparing]] for that road. We are each seeking to encounter [[God]] and to make ourselves more like Him. That is our [[path]]. This leads us then to the [[consideration]] of the third question, how much time have I got. Better put, how shall we dispose ourselves of our remaining time. The answer is [[essentially]] the same. We will continue the [[path]] which we find productive, set our feet on [[God]]'s road. We will [[absorb]] the good [[scientific]] [[data]] that we have amassed. We will [[gratefully]] [[accept]] [[professional]] [[advice]] so long as it proves productive. We will daily [[attune]] ourselves toward [[the Father]] with the goal of one day hearing His [[voice]] clear, unfiltered and [[personal]].

How much time do we have? As much as it takes. Our God is a generous God. He has provided for us. I think I can assert these opinions with some validity. I am Machiventa Melchizedek who once had the honor of living human life, now to serve as a teacher. We are pleased with your progress. We rely on you to move this ministry forward. Nothing can happen without human initiation. Our job is to teach and guide, teach and guide. Without you, no progress would take place. This is not our ministry, we merely serve it. It is yours. No coach has ever won a game. It cannot be done from the sidelines. We participate to the extent allowed under the rules of engagement for this ministry. You do the work. We are happy with your performance thus far. We are gratified to note that the majority of your growth takes place earlier in the evening in meetings such as this where you trade your ideas, your setbacks and accomplishments freely among yourselves each to take away some grain of understanding and incorporate that into life. We are all here for the experience with each other as brothers and sisters it should, over all, be a good and pleasing experience. Growth is sometimes uncomfortable but the result is good.

How much [[time]] do we have? As much as it takes. Our [[God]] is a [[generous]] God. He has [[provided]] for us. I [[think]] I can assert these [[opinions]] with some [[validity]]. I am [[Machiventa]] [[Melchizedek]] who once had the [[honor]] of living [[human]] life, now to serve as a [[teacher]]. We are pleased with your [[progress]]. We rely on you to move this ministry forward. Nothing can happen without [[human]] [[initiation]]. Our job is to teach and guide, teach and guide. Without you, no [[progress]] would take place. This is not our ministry, we merely serve it. It is yours. No coach has ever won a [[game]]. It cannot be done from the sidelines. We [[participate]] to the extent allowed under the rules of [[engagement]] for this ministry. You do the [[work]]. We are [[happy]] with your [[performance]] thus far. We are [[gratified]] to note that the [[majority]] of your [[growth]] takes place earlier in the evening in meetings such as this where you trade your [[ideas]], your setbacks and accomplishments freely among yourselves each to take away some grain of [[understanding]] and incorporate that into life. We are all here for the [[experience]] with each other as [[brothers and sisters]] it should, over all, be a [[good]] and pleasing [[experience]]. [[Growth]] is sometimes uncomfortable but the result is [[good]].

Your teacher is assigned away tonight. I am happy to have this opportunity to communicate directly with you. It is not that common. We are all busy. You more so than us with time taken up with activities that fall somewhere between the trivial and the profound yet we think that you will find if you examine yourselves that all your formerly meaningless work can be turned to the Father's service. If you but pay attention to what it is you hope to accomplish out of this life, what you hope to become in preparation for your meeting someday with the Heavenly Father.

Your [[teacher]] is assigned away tonight. I am [[happy]] to have this [[opportunity]] to [[communicate]] directly with you. It is not that common. We are all [[busy]]. You more so than us with time taken up with [[activities]] that fall somewhere between the [[trivial]] and the [[profound]] yet we think that you will find if you [[examine]] yourselves that all your formerly meaningless work can be turned to [[the Father]]'s [[service]]. If you but pay [[attention]] to what it is you hope to accomplish out of this life, what you [[hope]] to become in [[preparation]] for your meeting someday with the [[Heavenly Father]].

I wish you well. I congratulate you. I respect you. I encourage you to keep up the good work. Try to spend more time in thoughtful reflection on the meaning of your activities in candid, sincere interaction with your brothers and sisters as you should encounter them in life. I leave you now with the Father's peace upon you. Shalom.

I [[wish]] you well. I congratulate you. I [[respect]] you. I [[encourage]] you to keep up the good [[work]]. Try to spend more time in [[thoughtful]] [[reflection]] on the [[meaning]] of your [[activities]] in candid, [[sincere]] [[interaction]] with your [[brothers and sisters]] as you should encounter them in life. I leave you now with [[the Father]]'s [[peace]] upon you. [[Shalom]].

===Dialogue===

===Dialogue===

JOAN: Is it possible to ask a question?

JOAN: Is it possible to ask a question?

MACHIVENTA MELCHIZEDEK: I will take your question.

MACHIVENTA MELCHIZEDEK: I will take your [[question]].

JOAN: Would it be possible to ask for a healer to be assigned to our group?

JOAN: Would it be possible to ask for a [[healer]] to be assigned to our [[group]]?

MACHIVENTA MELCHIZEDEK: I do not presently forecast a human developed as a healer for this group. Such assignments are fraught with difficulties. A quick review of the early history of this ministry should indicate that it is probably premature to engage in such activity. The process of increasing spiritual identification and growing reality of the spirit nature of man has an inevitable purifying effect. Regrettably this will generally not overbear the effects of the natural aging process, however I will say that your basic mechanism is quite sturdy each of you if you but take some minimal care and exert yourselves from time to time so you will increase strength. You many times mistake weakness for tiredness. Your basic machinery is designed for long and rugged service yet your lives are largely sedentary with obvious negative results. I encourage each of you to attempt to free up some time in your daily routine for physical exertion. It is another faith exercise but this one is a cheap one. I think you will see that it works out rather quickly to be a productive endeavor. But spiritually empowered healers? Not yet. Does that satisfy you?

MACHIVENTA MELCHIZEDEK: I do not presently [[forecast]] a [[human]] developed as a [[healer]] for this group. Such assignments are fraught with [[difficulties]]. A quick review of the early [[history]] of this ministry should indicate that it is probably premature to [[engage]] in such [[activity]]. The [[process]] of increasing [[spiritual]] identification and [[growing]] [[reality]] of the spirit [[nature]] of man has an [[inevitable]] purifying [[effect]]. Regrettably this will generally not overbear the [[effects]] of the [[natural]] aging [[process]], however I will say that your basic [[mechanism]] is quite sturdy each of you if you but take some minimal [[care]] and exert yourselves from time to time so you will increase [[strength]]. You many times mistake [[weakness]] for [[Lassitude|tiredness]]. Your basic [[machinery]] is [[designed]] for long and rugged [[service]] yet your lives are largely [[sedentary]] with obvious [[negative]] results. I [[encourage]] each of you to attempt to [[free]] up some time in your daily [[routine]] for [[physical]] [[Exercise|exertion]]. It is another [[faith]] exercise but this one is a cheap one. I [[think]] you will see that it works out rather quickly to be a productive endeavor. But [[spiritually]] empowered [[healers]]? Not yet. Does that [[satisfy]] you?

JOAN: It does by indirection. I was meaning a spiritual, spirit healer like a seraphim.

JOAN: It does by indirection. I was meaning a spiritual, spirit healer like a [[seraphim]].

MACHIVENTA MELCHIZEDEK: That is a standard assignment. The ranks of the teacher group assigned to this human group have been carefully selected for overlapping skills. You are not marooned without any form of spiritual assistance. That did not come out right. You are not lacking for any form of spiritual assistance. I am confident that you cannot present a life problem that we are unable to respond to. The difficulty, as always, will be whether our ministrations have any effect on your systems. Until there is a change in directives, it shall remain so.  

MACHIVENTA MELCHIZEDEK: That is a standard assignment. The ranks of the teacher group assigned to this [[human]] group have been carefully selected for overlapping [[skills]]. You are not [[marooned]] without any form of [[spiritual]] [[assistance]]. That did not come out right. You are not lacking for any form of spiritual assistance. I am [[confident]] that you cannot present a life [[problem]] that we are unable to [[respond]] to. The [[difficulty]], as always, will be whether our ministrations have any [[effect]] on your systems. Until there is a [[change]] in [[Mandate|directives]], it shall remain so.  

===Closing===

===Closing===

Thank you for your time tonight. I look forward to our next meeting. I enjoy you all and I welcome new members. Amen.

Thank you for your time tonight. I look forward to our next [[meeting]]. I enjoy you all and I [[welcome]] new members. [[Amen]].

 

==Session 6==

==Session 6==

SEPTEMBER 27, 1992

*September 27, 1992

===Opening===

===Opening===

WILL: The love of God surrounds us. The love of God enfolds us. The majesty of God supports us. Wherever we gather, He is.

WILL: The [[love]] of [[God]] [[surrounds]] us. The love of God enfolds us. The [[majesty]] of God [[supports]] us. Wherever we gather, He is.

Good evening, I am your teacher, Will, who loves you. Last week at the appointed hour of our normal meeting, I was involved with assisting communications between a new teacher and a new transmitter. Not all of the new teachers who are assigned have sufficient benefit of communication practice with transmitting humans. Some people who originally served in the capacity as preliminary interviewers with these new teachers are no longer functioning in that capacity. Therefore, I invite you, if you are interested in attempting communication, to open yourself to warm up sessions with other teachers. Perhaps that will get some things rolling forward. I listened to Melchizedek's message from afar and enjoyed it. I thought it was worthwhile.

Good evening, I am your [[teacher]], Will, who [[loves]] you. Last week at the appointed hour of our [[normal]] meeting, I was involved with [[assisting]] [[communications]] between a new [[teacher]] and a new [[transmitter]]. Not all of the new teachers who are assigned have sufficient benefit of [[communication]] [[practice]] with transmitting [[humans]]. Some people who originally served in the capacity as preliminary interviewers with these new teachers are no longer [[functioning]] in that capacity. Therefore, I [[invite]] you, if you are interested in attempting [[communication]], to open yourself to warm up sessions with other [[teachers]]. Perhaps that will get some things rolling forward. I [[listened]] to [[Melchizedek]]'s [[message]] from afar and enjoyed it. I [[thought]] it was worthwhile.

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

Attempts at self perfection on your planet I think basically fall into three categories. Those which attempt to reach perfection through exterior behavioral modification. At the opposite extreme those which attempt to purify thoughts. You might call it the "thought police" approach and third, of course, those which use some of both techniques.

 

Attempts at [[self]] [[perfection]] on [[your planet]] I think basically fall into [[three]] categories. Those which attempt to reach [[perfection]] through exterior [[behavioral]] [[modification]]. At the [[opposite]] [[extreme]] those which attempt to [[purify]] [[thoughts]]. You might call it the "thought police" approach and third, of course, those which use some of both [[techniques]].

Probably the best example of behavioral modification widespread among people all over your planet is the experience of military service where human physical appearance and individuality is caused to conform to a recommended ideal which is thought to render the human malleable and more likely to entertain delivery of the desired service. The thought policing methods are probably best exemplified by the monastic orders which saturate the targeted individual in an atmosphere where his or her mental capacities are completely taken up with the concerns of the teachings of the group in isolation from all worldly temptation.

I think you can see where I am going with this. We will practice the in between method if it is all right with you. Extremes are not recommended for productive spiritual growth. But I will say that of the two methods, I think we shall concentrate the more heavily upon perfecting ourselves from the inside out. For what we are about, what our proper goals shall be, is not to change the world upon which we live, or our society, or even to influence the sanctity of our own homes. What we are about as an assemblage of individuals dedicated towards spiritual progress is perfecting ourselves so that we are one day worthy to stand in the place of the Universal Father and meet Him personality to personality. This goal cannot be gotten to by works.

Probably the best example of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Behavior_modification behavioral modification] widespread among people all over [[your planet]] is the [[experience]] of [[military]] service where human [[physical]] [[appearance]] and individuality is caused to [[conform]] to a recommended [[ideal]] which is [[thought]] to render the human malleable and more likely to entertain delivery of the [[desired]] [[service]]. The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thought_police thought policing] [[methods]] are probably best exemplified by the [[monastic]] orders which [[saturate]] the targeted [[individual]] in an atmosphere where his or her mental capacities are completely taken up with the concerns of the teachings of the [[group]] in [[isolation]] from all worldly [[temptation]].

We recommend, once again, the never ending process of daily spiritual communion with the Heavenly Father facilitated and expedited by the Indwelling Adjuster's actions and moved forward by the human partner's free will exercise of desire for perfection. Along the way, we will have jobs for you, but that is not the main thread of this development. Even if we were to assign no tasks whatever, chance would provide a near infinite number of opportunities for you to go about the Father's service. Your world is densely enough populated enough now to insure that no humans live in isolation. Rather the opposite is the case. They provoke and irritate one another from too close proximity. So, opportunities abound and in each case the Father with all His servants look on, their attention focused upon the chance encounters of two indwelt sons, the observers hoping that a spark might arise. We think that we have provided the tender. You must provide the spark. We will assist you.

We [[recommend]], once again, the never ending [[process]] of daily spiritual [[communion]] with the [[Heavenly Father]] [[facilitated]] and expedited by the [[Indwelling Adjuster]]'s [[actions]] and moved forward by the [[human]] [[partner]]'s [[free will]] [[exercise]] of [[desire]] for [[perfection]]. Along the way, we will have jobs for you, but that is not the main thread of this [[development]]. Even if we were to assign no tasks whatever, [[chance]] would provide a near [[infinite]] number of [[opportunities]] for you to go about [[the Father]]'s [[service]]. Your world is densely enough [[populated]] enough now to insure that no humans live in [[isolation]]. Rather the [[opposite]] is the case. They provoke and [[irritate]] one another from too close proximity. So, [[opportunities]] abound and in each case [[the Father]] with all His servants look on, their [[attention]] [[focused]] upon the [[chance]] encounters of two indwelt sons, the [[observers]] [[hoping]] that a [[spark]] might arise. We [[think]] that we have provided the tender. You must provide the [[spark]]. We will [[assist]] you.

===Closing===

===Closing===

That is all I have to say. Until we meet again next week, keep up the good work. We will join you from time to time to share both your opportunities and your setbacks. Make time for God every day. He has set aside infinity for you.

That is all I have to say. Until we meet again next week, keep up the [[good]] [[work]]. We will join you from time to time to [[share]] both your [[opportunities]] and your setbacks. Make time for [[God]] every day. He has set aside [[infinity]] for you.

Shalom.

[[Shalom]].

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