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Opening: [[Poems]]

Opening: [[Poems]]

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

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

Daniel. "Good afternoon. I am Daniel. I am your [[friend]]. I am your [[teacher]]. It is indeed a [[happy]] occasion for us when we can [[observe]] our [[students]] and know that the teachings that have been given are taking [[root]], have meant much to you in bringing you into more [[clarity]] and [[understanding]] of the [[teaching mission]], but more importantly about your [[relationship]] with the [[First Source and Center]] and His [[love]] for you. You have no [[idea]] the [[joy]] that I feel when I see you sit together as [[friends]], willing and able to [[share]] those things which before you would have [[concealed]]. This is a mark of your [[maturing]], of your coming to greater [[self]] [[awareness]], self [[love]], and your maturing in your readiness to become a [[group]]. For, you see, it is through you [[individually]] and you as a group that you will carry on the words of [[Christ]] [[Michael]]; that you will bring this [[feeling]] of openness, of contentment, of willingness to let go, for others.

Daniel. "Good afternoon. I am Daniel. I am your [[friend]]. I am your [[teacher]]. It is indeed a [[happy]] occasion for us when we can [[observe]] our [[students]] and know that the teachings that have been given are taking [[root]], have meant much to you in bringing you into more [[clarity]] and [[understanding]] of the [[teaching mission]], but more importantly about your [[relationship]] with the [[First Source and Center]] and His [[love]] for you. You have no [[idea]] the [[joy]] that I feel when I see you sit together as [[friends]], willing and able to [[share]] those things which before you would have [[concealed]]. This is a mark of your [[maturing]], of your coming to greater [[self]] [[awareness]], self [[love]], and your maturing in your readiness to become a [[group]]. For, you see, it is through you [[individually]] and you as a group that you will carry on the words of [[Christ]] [[Michael]]; that you will bring this [[feeling]] of openness, of contentment, of willingness to let go, for others.

Daniel: "Hello P1"

Daniel: "Hello P1"

===='''''[[Pets]]'''''====

===='''''[[Pets]]'''''====

N1: "This is N1. My [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dogs dog] is dying as I [[shared]] earlier. And I know that my dog does not [[experience]] [[personality survival]]. And I guess I have two parts to the question. I [[understand]] by the definition of the [[Urantia Book]] that [[animals]] do not have [[personality]], yet they certainly have something called [[temperament]] or something that makes each animal [[unique]]. And Job has such a sweet, loving disposition. And I guess I would like some [[understanding]], some comment on [[temperament]] perhaps and its [[uniqueness]]. And I know that [[animals]] become part of [[the Supreme]] rather than experiencing [[personality survival]]. But I really don't [[understand]] what that entails. And also people who choose [[extinction]], the [[good]] becomes part of [[the Supreme]]. But particularly in regard to animals, could you [[explain]] it more..what becoming part of the [[Supreme]] means. Will I ever [[experience]] my dog again or is that as N2 said, I will carry with me as a [[memory]]? Will I even lose that when I lose my [[material]] [[body]]. Is that something my [[Thought Adjuster]] won't keep?"

N1: "This is N1. My [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dogs dog] is dying as I [[shared]] earlier. And I know that my dog does not [[experience]] [[personality survival]]. And I guess I have two parts to the question. I [[understand]] by the definition of the [[Urantia Book]] that [[animals]] do not have [[personality]], yet they certainly have something called [[temperament]] or something that makes each animal [[unique]]. And Job has such a sweet, loving disposition. And I guess I would like some [[understanding]], some comment on [[temperament]] perhaps and its [[uniqueness]]. And I know that [[animals]] become part of [[the Supreme]] rather than experiencing [[personality survival]]. But I really don't [[understand]] what that entails. And also people who choose [[extinction]], the [[good]] becomes part of [[the Supreme]]. But particularly in regard to animals, could you [[explain]] it more..what becoming part of the [[Supreme]] means. Will I ever [[experience]] my dog again or is that as N2 said, I will carry with me as a [[memory]]? Will I even lose that when I lose my [[material]] [[body]]. Is that something my [[Thought Adjuster]] won't keep?"

Daniel: "It is often very difficult for [[mortals]] to lose a [[companion]], even if the companion be an [[animal]], domestic animal, pet. And so one is very much caught up in the [[emotional]] aspect of losing someone, something that is very dear to them. And while your [[emotions]] will play much in the next time frame in regard to losing your [[friend]], you will, in time, as with all things, begin to move [[past]] the [[emotional]] [[hurt]].

Daniel: "It is often very difficult for [[mortals]] to lose a [[companion]], even if the companion be an [[animal]], domestic animal, pet. And so one is very much caught up in the [[emotional]] aspect of losing someone, something that is very dear to them. And while your [[emotions]] will play much in the next time frame in regard to losing your [[friend]], you will, in time, as with all things, begin to move [[past]] the [[emotional]] [[hurt]].

Daniel: "[[All things]] have [[purpose]]. All things are held in the [[balance]] with [[the Father]]. Those animals that are fortunate to know [[human]] [[love]] can generate further love back. Those animals that are wild and [[free]] are part of the [[good]] in the [[balance]] of [[nature]] that will forever be [[recorded]] as that which gave [[purpose]], gave a sense of wholeness and completeness to a [[planet]]. Do you see?"

Daniel: "[[All things]] have [[purpose]]. All things are held in the [[balance]] with [[the Father]]. Those animals that are fortunate to know [[human]] [[love]] can generate further love back. Those animals that are wild and [[free]] are part of the [[good]] in the [[balance]] of [[nature]] that will forever be [[recorded]] as that which gave [[purpose]], gave a sense of wholeness and completeness to a [[planet]]. Do you see?"

===='''''[[Nature]]'''''====

===='''''[[Nature]]'''''====

N1: "Yes. I think so. I remember my further question. I have along those lines not wanted to kill say insects or bugs. And I had a really bad bug [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infestation infestation] this [[summer]]. And I started killing bugs and had to bring in an exterminator. And that really bothered me that I was doing something wrong in that. Somehow that seems to [[relate]] to [[balance]]. Could you address both the [[act]] of killing and the [[idea]] of [[balance]] in that please?"

N1: "Yes. I think so. I remember my further question. I have along those lines not wanted to kill say insects or bugs. And I had a really bad bug [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infestation infestation] this [[summer]]. And I started killing bugs and had to bring in an exterminator. And that really bothered me that I was doing something wrong in that. Somehow that seems to [[relate]] to [[balance]]. Could you address both the [[act]] of killing and the [[idea]] of [[balance]] in that please?"

Daniel: "In this [[type]] of [[question]] those [[mortals]] who have [[ascended]] to the [[plane]] of seeing life as having much [[meaning]], as seeing all living things as [[value]], do have much trouble in the [[acts]] of killing even a bug, as you have yourself [[witnessed]]. While you [[desired]] not to do this [[act]], there are [[circumstances]] in life which call for you to make these kinds of [[decisions]]. And when these are made under [[intelligent]] conditions, not haphazardly, then you are not to feel [[guilt]]. Yes, the [[balance]] of [[nature]] is important. And in many species of [[animals]] there can be to the detriment of [[humankind]] over [[populations]], overgrowth which need to be curbed. I recall this bug infestation of yours, and you not need not feel [[guilt]]."

Daniel: "In this [[type]] of [[question]] those [[mortals]] who have [[ascended]] to the [[plane]] of seeing life as having much [[meaning]], as seeing all living things as [[value]], do have much trouble in the [[acts]] of killing even a bug, as you have yourself [[witnessed]]. While you [[desired]] not to do this [[act]], there are [[circumstances]] in life which call for you to make these kinds of [[decisions]]. And when these are made under [[intelligent]] conditions, not haphazardly, then you are not to feel [[guilt]]. Yes, the [[balance]] of [[nature]] is important. And in many species of [[animals]] there can be to the detriment of [[humankind]] over [[populations]], overgrowth which need to be curbed. I recall this bug infestation of yours, and you not need not feel [[guilt]]."

V1: "Daniel, thank you very much. I appreciate your answers. And as a member of the [[gender]] on this sphere I am 58 and I have always told my age, so..I am maybe trying to nullify that, I'm not sure. My other [[question]] . ..and this is certainly one that I have been [[wondering]] about many times..in that as a [[teacher]] I give larger [[groups]] that are more capable only one teacher to work with them or an [[adult]]. And if possible on a one to one basis for those immature [[children]] who need so much more. And ever since I have been [[reading]] the [[Urantia Book]] I have been trying to [[understand]]..and N2 brought that up when he was talking about [[guardian angels]] in his [[past]]..I am trying to [[understand]] why we get a [[guardian angel]] as we [[mature]] [[spiritually]], when I need more help on an immature..Am I getting across what I am trying to say? As a [[teacher]] I put one for immature children and I don't [[understand]] why we are grouped together in much larger groups with one [[angel]] when we are immature?"

V1: "Daniel, thank you very much. I appreciate your answers. And as a member of the [[gender]] on this sphere I am 58 and I have always told my age, so..I am maybe trying to nullify that, I'm not sure. My other [[question]] . ..and this is certainly one that I have been [[wondering]] about many times..in that as a [[teacher]] I give larger [[groups]] that are more capable only one teacher to work with them or an [[adult]]. And if possible on a one to one basis for those immature [[children]] who need so much more. And ever since I have been [[reading]] the [[Urantia Book]] I have been trying to [[understand]]..and N2 brought that up when he was talking about [[guardian angels]] in his [[past]]..I am trying to [[understand]] why we get a [[guardian angel]] as we [[mature]] [[spiritually]], when I need more help on an immature..Am I getting across what I am trying to say? As a [[teacher]] I put one for immature children and I don't [[understand]] why we are grouped together in much larger groups with one [[angel]] when we are immature?"

Daniel: "Yes. A [[question]] that would seem to be [[paradoxical]] for you is one which is very [[clear]] as you [[progress]]. In your [[infancy]] in [[spirituality]] you are entrusted to the care of [[angels]] that work to prod and provide [[experiences]] that you can grow on a spiritual [[plane]]. And as you [[progress]], you see, you become more able to [[accept]] more [[personal]] [[guidance]]. And as you open up more you need the more personal guidance of [[angels]] that you can work to further [[develop]] [[spiritual growth]]; that in the beginning with your very first baby steps you did not need as much help because you were not as open. But as you grow and as you open up you are given [[personal]] guides so that you can grow even more in depth and be able to take loftier pursuits. In the [[physical]] world often you do this as well. How many of you learned to play a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musical_instrument musical instrument] in a whole [[group]], but as you become more adept at playing the instrument you sought out a [[personal]] [[teacher]] to give you more? I understand perfectly your comment about you needing to provide more one to one for those who are immature. For those who are immature, that are not on the same [[norm]] as others, are like the ones that are on the other [[extreme]] as well, that need [[personal]] help because they are advanced, as well as those that need personal help because they are less advanced. Does this help?"

Daniel: "Yes. A [[question]] that would seem to be [[paradoxical]] for you is one which is very [[clear]] as you [[progress]]. In your [[infancy]] in [[spirituality]] you are entrusted to the care of [[angels]] that work to prod and provide [[experiences]] that you can grow on a spiritual [[plane]]. And as you [[progress]], you see, you become more able to [[accept]] more [[personal]] [[guidance]]. And as you open up more you need the more personal guidance of [[angels]] that you can work to further [[develop]] [[spiritual growth]]; that in the beginning with your very first baby steps you did not need as much help because you were not as open. But as you grow and as you open up you are given [[personal]] guides so that you can grow even more in depth and be able to take loftier pursuits. In the [[physical]] world often you do this as well. How many of you learned to play a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musical_instrument musical instrument] in a whole [[group]], but as you become more adept at playing the instrument you sought out a [[personal]] [[teacher]] to give you more? I understand perfectly your comment about you needing to provide more one to one for those who are immature. For those who are immature, that are not on the same [[norm]] as others, are like the ones that are on the other [[extreme]] as well, that need [[personal]] help because they are advanced, as well as those that need personal help because they are less advanced. Does this help?"

V1: "Yes, Daniel. That was a very good [[analogy]] of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musical_instrument musical instrument] lessons. Thank you."

V1: "Yes, Daniel. That was a very good [[analogy]] of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musical_instrument musical instrument] lessons. Thank you."

B2: "Hi, Daniel. This is B1."

B2: "Hi, Daniel. This is B1."

Daniel: "Hello, B1."

Daniel: "Hello, B1."

===='''''[[Discernment]]''''', '''''[[Transmitting]]'''''====

===='''''[[Discernment]]''''', '''''[[Transmitting]]'''''====

B2: "I just wanted to share how special your [[memory]] of your [[animals]] or your pets in our [[family]] meeting that time when our [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog dog] jumped on your lap or D2's lap. It was fun watching you [[react]] and I [[remembered]] that tonight. I know that you hold that in your [[mind]] dearly. My question tonight is . .I have had lots of [[experiences]] this past week with sense, [[names]], a lot of stuff going on. I [[realize]] that I have a really active [[imagination]] and I just . ..I don't want to ask the question, 'is this real?' but I just want some [[guidance]] on how to [[discern]] for myself, how to [[focus]] and [[concentrate]] on the real [[communications]] coming through."

B2: "I just wanted to share how special your [[memory]] of your [[animals]] or your pets in our [[family]] meeting that time when our [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog dog] jumped on your lap or D2's lap. It was fun watching you [[react]] and I [[remembered]] that tonight. I know that you hold that in your [[mind]] dearly. My question tonight is . .I have had lots of [[experiences]] this past week with sense, [[names]], a lot of stuff going on. I [[realize]] that I have a really active [[imagination]] and I just . ..I don't want to ask the question, 'is this real?' but I just want some [[guidance]] on how to [[discern]] for myself, how to [[focus]] and [[concentrate]] on the real [[communications]] coming through."

Daniel: "This is such a [[confusing]] aspect for all of you, for any [[mortal]] when they begin receiving. It is most [[difficult]] to discern that which is real from that which you [[desire]] to be real and from that which is just plainly your own [[thoughts]]. As time goes on and as you [[practice]] more, those things which are coming from this side become more [[discernible]] in that you become more [[confident]] in this [[experience]]. As with [[all things]] that are new and [[different]] one walks with a certain amount of [[fear]], a certain amount of [[wondering]], [[doubt]] of trusting one's own being.

Daniel: "This is such a [[confusing]] aspect for all of you, for any [[mortal]] when they begin receiving. It is most [[difficult]] to discern that which is real from that which you [[desire]] to be real and from that which is just plainly your own [[thoughts]]. As time goes on and as you [[practice]] more, those things which are coming from this side become more [[discernible]] in that you become more [[confident]] in this [[experience]]. As with [[all things]] that are new and [[different]] one walks with a certain amount of [[fear]], a certain amount of [[wondering]], [[doubt]] of trusting one's own being.

B1: "And some of us have [[talked]], myself with J2 from [[Woods Cross TeaM|Woods Cross]] and D2 has talked with me and we seem to be somewhat [[confused]] or concerned that we are not sure exactly what all this [[communication]] [[practice]] is for. And some of our ideas have been, I am speaking for myself, that we are not just [[practicing]] mental [[telepathy]] or such, but that there is some sort of [[circuitry]] that is involved to [[communicate]] [[the mission]], [[Michael]]'s mission during this [[correcting time]]. I think I get that [[impression]] from [[reading]] the [[Sarasota TeaM|Sarasota papers]] and etc. Is this a correct [[understanding]], that this is not an attempt at so called mental [[telepathy]], but something different?"

B1: "And some of us have [[talked]], myself with J2 from [[Woods Cross TeaM|Woods Cross]] and D2 has talked with me and we seem to be somewhat [[confused]] or concerned that we are not sure exactly what all this [[communication]] [[practice]] is for. And some of our ideas have been, I am speaking for myself, that we are not just [[practicing]] mental [[telepathy]] or such, but that there is some sort of [[circuitry]] that is involved to [[communicate]] [[the mission]], [[Michael]]'s mission during this [[correcting time]]. I think I get that [[impression]] from [[reading]] the [[Sarasota TeaM|Sarasota papers]] and etc. Is this a correct [[understanding]], that this is not an attempt at so called mental [[telepathy]], but something different?"

Daniel: "Exactly. You see, you will be in [[spiritual]] [[communication]] with one another, that you will, as [[time]] [[unfolds]], be able to [[receive]] the [[messages]] from your [[teachers]] as [[necessary]] to help you carry out your [[apostolic]] mission. And these [[practices]] are important, in that they will help you to be ready as the time approaches for the apostolic work to begin. Now you are not only building your [[spiritual]] [[foundation]], you are also [[preparing]] those things necessary [[physically]] that will help you. And do not [[fear]] that you are involved in some, what you would say, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mickey_Mouse Mickey Mouse] type of situation. This is important work that you are doing. You are laying groundwork, that which you will be [[happy]] to have in time, in the [[future]]. So please, work through your spiritual [[foundation]] building. Remain [[steadfast]] in the [[stillness]] with [[the Father]]. Take to [[heart]] the weekly lessons and [[work]] through them. Read [[Urantia Text|the book]]. Come to one another, as you have today, and [[work]] as much as possible for this [[circuitry]] building, and all will be well when you are about your [[work]]. Does this help?"

Daniel: "Exactly. You see, you will be in [[spiritual]] [[communication]] with one another, that you will, as [[time]] [[unfolds]], be able to [[receive]] the [[messages]] from your [[teachers]] as [[necessary]] to help you carry out your [[apostolic]] mission. And these [[practices]] are important, in that they will help you to be ready as the time approaches for the apostolic work to begin. Now you are not only building your [[spiritual]] [[foundation]], you are also [[preparing]] those things necessary [[physically]] that will help you. And do not [[fear]] that you are involved in some, what you would say, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mickey_Mouse Mickey Mouse] type of situation. This is important work that you are doing. You are laying groundwork, that which you will be [[happy]] to have in time, in the [[future]]. So please, work through your spiritual [[foundation]] building. Remain [[steadfast]] in the [[stillness]] with [[the Father]]. Take to [[heart]] the weekly lessons and [[work]] through them. Read [[Urantia Text|the book]]. Come to one another, as you have today, and [[work]] as much as possible for this [[circuitry]] building, and all will be well when you are about your [[work]]. Does this help?"

===='''''[[Transmitting]]'''''====

===='''''[[Transmitting]]'''''====

B1: "Very, very much. And then one [[personal]] [[question]]. I haven't done any pen to paper and I haven't done any recording into a tape recorder of the [[messages]] I have been getting. However [[Ham]] has spoken through C1 that I was [[receiving]] these messages. Should I be doing this? Should I be [[dictation|dictating]] to a tape recorder? I have just been [[listening]] and talking back in my mind, so to speak. Would it be helpful if I would take more time and talk out loud? These have been very [[personal]] as you probably know."

B1: "Very, very much. And then one [[personal]] [[question]]. I haven't done any pen to paper and I haven't done any recording into a tape recorder of the [[messages]] I have been getting. However [[Ham]] has spoken through C1 that I was [[receiving]] these messages. Should I be doing this? Should I be [[dictation|dictating]] to a tape recorder? I have just been [[listening]] and talking back in my mind, so to speak. Would it be helpful if I would take more time and talk out loud? These have been very [[personal]] as you probably know."