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| *Oct. 1, 1992 Lesson For Young People | | *Oct. 1, 1992 Lesson For Young People |
| ===Lesson=== | | ===Lesson=== |
− | ===='''''[[Plan]]'''''==== | + | ===='''''[[Creation]]'''''==== |
| In the beginning, or maybe even before that, there was always [[God]]. He was [[perfect]]: smart, | | In the beginning, or maybe even before that, there was always [[God]]. He was [[perfect]]: smart, |
| [[wise]], [[fair]], [[kind]], and able to see into the [[future]]. There was this one thing, though, that He [[thought]] | | [[wise]], [[fair]], [[kind]], and able to see into the [[future]]. There was this one thing, though, that He [[thought]] |
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| I think the best [[description]] of it is standing on the bow of a large ship so far above the [[water]] | | I think the best [[description]] of it is standing on the bow of a large ship so far above the [[water]] |
− | and so far [[projected]] forward that even the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prow ship's prow], cutting through the [[waves]] makes no [[sound]] | + | and so far [[projected]] forward that even the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prow ship's prow], cutting through the [[waves]] makes no [[sound]] |
| that reaches the [[listener]]. You look out into the [[fog]], all your [[senses]] keen and there is [[simply]] no | | that reaches the [[listener]]. You look out into the [[fog]], all your [[senses]] keen and there is [[simply]] no |
| [[information]]. No [[thoughts]], no [[vision]], no smells, no sounds, no [[feelings]]. And yet, you are | | [[information]]. No [[thoughts]], no [[vision]], no smells, no sounds, no [[feelings]]. And yet, you are |
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| [[Welcome]] and good evening. I am your [[teacher]], Will, who [[loves]] you. [Telephone rings, | | [[Welcome]] and good evening. I am your [[teacher]], Will, who [[loves]] you. [Telephone rings, |
| answering machine answers, caller leaves a [[message]].] There's always [[communication]]. Thank you | | answering machine answers, caller leaves a [[message]].] There's always [[communication]]. Thank you |
− | with your [[indulgence]] with our long [[stillness]] session tonight. For some of the [[group]] members it is | + | with your indulgence with our long [[stillness]] session tonight. For some of the [[group]] members it is |
| the only [[stillness]] practice that they do, so, since this is a [[powerful]] setting for [[stillness]] practice, we | | the only [[stillness]] practice that they do, so, since this is a [[powerful]] setting for [[stillness]] practice, we |
| like them to have [[good]] and deep [[experience]]. We have [[observers]] tonight; many spirit [[teachers]] are | | like them to have [[good]] and deep [[experience]]. We have [[observers]] tonight; many spirit [[teachers]] are |
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| be suitable as [[methods]] of [[inquiry]] into private areas of interest. For now, the floor is open. | | be suitable as [[methods]] of [[inquiry]] into private areas of interest. For now, the floor is open. |
| Question away. | | Question away. |
| + | |
| ===Dialogue=== | | ===Dialogue=== |
| HAL: OK, I'll kick it off here. I've noticed in [[stillness]] practice [[two]] [[different]] [[feelings]] or two | | HAL: OK, I'll kick it off here. I've noticed in [[stillness]] practice [[two]] [[different]] [[feelings]] or two |
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| JOAN: I have combined some [[prayer]] and [[visualization]] at the beginning of my [[meditation]] then | | JOAN: I have combined some [[prayer]] and [[visualization]] at the beginning of my [[meditation]] then |
− | basically done [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transcendental_Meditation TM] without the [[mantra]]. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biofeedback Biofeedback] has shown that this produces [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpha_waves alpha waves] | + | basically done [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transcendental_Meditation TM] without the [[mantra]]. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biofeedback Biofeedback] has shown that this produces [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpha_waves alpha waves] |
| and a [[feeling]] of deep [[relaxation]]. Is this deep [[silence]] a suitable platform from which to [[focus]] a | | and a [[feeling]] of deep [[relaxation]]. Is this deep [[silence]] a suitable platform from which to [[focus]] a |
| reaching to [[God]] without and [[Thought Adjuster|the fragment within]] and is the [[purpose]] of this [[practice]] to [[grow]] | | reaching to [[God]] without and [[Thought Adjuster|the fragment within]] and is the [[purpose]] of this [[practice]] to [[grow]] |
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| [[focus]] on [[listening]] for inner guidance or would it be better from a shallower level of [[meditation]]? | | [[focus]] on [[listening]] for inner guidance or would it be better from a shallower level of [[meditation]]? |
| | | |
− | WILL: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transcendental_Meditation Transcendental meditation] and similar [[techniques]] of [[meditation]] are recommended except | + | WILL: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transcendental_Meditation Transcendental meditation] and similar [[techniques]] of [[meditation]] are recommended except |
| to the extent that they lead to [[Annihilation|obliteration]] of [[consciousness]]. Obliteration of consciousness is a | | to the extent that they lead to [[Annihilation|obliteration]] of [[consciousness]]. Obliteration of consciousness is a |
− | [[difficult]] concept to convey. So long as your [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transcendental_Meditation transcendental meditation] does not fall below the | + | [[difficult]] concept to convey. So long as your [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transcendental_Meditation transcendental meditation] does not fall below the |
| [[state]] of [[relaxation]] with a [[feeling]] of readiness to it, with a feeling of [[potentiality]] to it, you do well. | | [[state]] of [[relaxation]] with a [[feeling]] of readiness to it, with a feeling of [[potentiality]] to it, you do well. |
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| must be [[conscious]]. Therefore we attempt to discourage people from becoming [[entangled]] in | | must be [[conscious]]. Therefore we attempt to discourage people from becoming [[entangled]] in |
| elaborate schemes of [[self]] [[projection]] or identification with [[natural]] [[phenomena]] or [[celestial]] bodies in | | elaborate schemes of [[self]] [[projection]] or identification with [[natural]] [[phenomena]] or [[celestial]] bodies in |
− | the astronomic [[sky]]. Or [[practices]] such as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astral_projection astral projection]. Where you are, who you are, is | + | the astronomic [[sky]]. Or [[practices]] such as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astral_projection astral projection]. Where you are, who you are, is |
| always [[good]] enough for [[God]]. You need not remake yourself. [[God]] loves you anyway. | | always [[good]] enough for [[God]]. You need not remake yourself. [[God]] loves you anyway. |
| God's [[communication]] with you is not conveyed with [[human]] [[words]]; certainly not in the | | God's [[communication]] with you is not conveyed with [[human]] [[words]]; certainly not in the |
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| WILL: The [[pressure]] that you feel is a [[physiological]] [[manifestation]] in [[changes]] in [[magnetism]] which | | WILL: The [[pressure]] that you feel is a [[physiological]] [[manifestation]] in [[changes]] in [[magnetism]] which |
− | are occurring as a part of the reencircuiting [[process]]. Because of the large [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seawater salt water] content of | + | are occurring as a part of the reencircuiting [[process]]. Because of the large [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seawater salt water] content of |
− | your [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circulation_%28physiology%29 blood stream system], your bodies are peculiarly [[sensitive]] to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ionization ionization] and subtle [[changes]] in | + | your [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circulation_%28physiology%29 blood stream system], your bodies are peculiarly [[sensitive]] to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ionization ionization] and subtle [[changes]] in |
| the [[magnetic]] [[surroundings]] which are [[manipulated]] from time to time mostly as a result of the | | the [[magnetic]] [[surroundings]] which are [[manipulated]] from time to time mostly as a result of the |
| comings and goings of certain [[spirit]] [[personalities]]. [Dog barks, [[laughter]]] The simplest way to | | comings and goings of certain [[spirit]] [[personalities]]. [Dog barks, [[laughter]]] The simplest way to |
− | [[describe]] it is as if a [[magnet]] is passed through a field of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charged_particles charged particles]. Every particle in the | + | [[describe]] it is as if a [[magnet]] is passed through a field of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charged_particles charged particles]. Every particle in the |
| field feels the pull of the passage of the [[magnetically]] charged object depending upon proximity. I | | field feels the pull of the passage of the [[magnetically]] charged object depending upon proximity. I |
| do not [[believe]] we have caused any [[pain]] to anyone, and I can see that it might be somewhat | | do not [[believe]] we have caused any [[pain]] to anyone, and I can see that it might be somewhat |
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| KATHY: While you are [[physiological]] things, the second thing I [[experienced]] at one time, | | KATHY: While you are [[physiological]] things, the second thing I [[experienced]] at one time, |
− | especially when I was [[practicing]] more regularly, was a sort of a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G_force G force] and a [[feeling]] of going | + | especially when I was [[practicing]] more regularly, was a sort of a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G_force G force] and a [[feeling]] of going |
| upwards and it was always followed by definitely a quickening and a better [[feeling]] at the end of | | upwards and it was always followed by definitely a quickening and a better [[feeling]] at the end of |
| that. Is that also included in that sort of thing or is it strictly a [[psychological]] [[phenomena]]? | | that. Is that also included in that sort of thing or is it strictly a [[psychological]] [[phenomena]]? |
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| *October 18, 1992 | | *October 18, 1992 |
| ===Lesson=== | | ===Lesson=== |
− | WILL: The love of God surrounds us. The love of God enfolds us. The power of God supports | + | WILL: The [[love]] of [[God]] [[surrounds]] us. The love of God enfolds us. The [[power]] of God [[supports]] |
| us. Wherever we gather, He is. | | us. Wherever we gather, He is. |
− | Good evening once again. I am your teacher, Will, who always loves you. I enjoyed your | + | |
| + | Good evening once again. I am your [[teacher]], Will, who always [[loves]] you. I enjoyed your |
| comments tonight. I found particularly instructive your comments on the dearth of comments | | comments tonight. I found particularly instructive your comments on the dearth of comments |
− | from last week's meeting. I will say that it does not indicate anything particularly valuable that | + | from last week's [[meeting]]. I will say that it does not indicate anything particularly valuable that |
− | people should have immediate comments or immediate perceptions responding to the teachings | + | people should have [[immediate]] comments or immediate [[perceptions]] [[responding]] to the teachings |
− | offered in our meetings. There is great variety among people. We are particularly pleased with | + | offered in our meetings. There is great [[variety]] among people. We are particularly pleased with |
− | this group simply because of the variety of people gathered here tonight. I have great confidence | + | this [[group]] simply because of the variety of people gathered here tonight. I have great [[confidence]] |
− | in the teachings we present in these meetings yet I am unable to calculate their effect upon the | + | in the teachings we present in these meetings yet I am unable to [[calculate]] their [[effect]] upon the |
− | individual members of this group. That work is in the realm of the Adjuster. | + | [[individual]] members of this group. That work is in the realm of the [[Adjuster]]. |
− | If it is alright I would like to describe, in some detail, what I consider to be the human problem | + | ===='''''[[Spirit]]''''', '''''[[Personality]]'''''==== |
− | each of you faces when intersecting with the spiritual world. If we look at the material universe, | + | If it is alright I would like to [[describe]], in some detail, what I [[consider]] to be the [[human]] [[problem]] |
− | the worlds of trees, animals and planets, as a horizontal universe extending out in every direction | + | each of you faces when [[intersecting]] with the [[spiritual]] world. If we look at the [[material]] [[universe]], |
− | to infinity on a flat plane. By contrast, we might see the spiritual universe as a universe | + | the worlds of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trees trees], [[animals]] and [[planets]], as a [[horizontal]] [[universe]] extending out in every direction |
− | intersecting the material at right angles. You might think of the material universe as a stage and | + | to [[infinity]] on a flat [[plane]]. By [[contrast]], we might see the [[spiritual]] [[universe]] as a universe |
− | the spiritual universe as a column of light shining down from directly above. You are on the | + | [[intersecting]] the material at right angles. You might think of the [[material]] [[universe]] as a [[stage]] and |
− | stage. Where do we see the light? Where it intersects the stage. How do we know it is light? | + | the [[spiritual]] universe as a column of [[light]] shining down from directly above. You are on the |
− | Because it intersects the stage. The onlookers from a similar horizontal perspective cannot see | + | [[stage]]. Where do we see the [[light]]? Where it [[intersects]] the stage. How do we know it is light? |
− | light falling directly upon the stage. Occasionally they get glimpses, motes of dust and smoke | + | Because it intersects the stage. The onlookers from a similar [[horizontal]] perspective cannot see |
− | which happen to pass through the beam of light, but, for all practical purposes, the light can be | + | [[light]] falling directly upon the stage. Occasionally they get [[glimpses]], motes of dust and smoke |
| + | which happen to pass through the beam of [[light]], but, for all [[practical]] [[purposes]], the [[light]] can be |
| seen only where it strikes the stage. That is you. | | seen only where it strikes the stage. That is you. |
− | Each person's life is the intersection of that column of spirit light with the horizontal stage of | + | ===='''''[[Thought Adjusters]]'''''==== |
− | the material life. You are creatures of the horizontal universe. When you look out, you look out | + | Each person's life is the [[intersection]] of that column of [[spirit]] [[light]] with the [[horizontal]] [[stage]] of |
− | upon a horizontal universe. It is really all you know. Yet the ministry of the Adjusters, kindly | + | the [[material]] life. You are [[creatures]] of the [[horizontal]] [[universe]]. When you look out, you look out |
− | and lovingly provided by the Heavenly Father, is the hint that another universe lies beyond having | + | upon a horizontal universe. It is really all you know. Yet the ministry of the [[Adjusters]], kindly |
− | virtually nothing whatever to do with the horizontal and material universe. If you but look up, it | + | and lovingly [[provided]] by the [[Heavenly Father]], is the [[hint]] that another universe lies beyond having |
− | is blinding. It is all encompassing and it draws you on like a magnet. That is the function of the | + | [[virtually]] nothing whatever to do with the horizontal and [[material]] universe. If you but look up, it |
− | Adjuster, to reorient your awareness from the strictly material toward the purely spiritual. | + | is [[blinding]]. It is all [[encompassing]] and it draws you on like a [[magnet]]. That is the [[function]] of the |
− | Well then, where are we, personalities such as myself? We are out there in the ether. We are | + | [[Adjuster]], to reorient your [[awareness]] from the strictly [[material]] toward the [[purely]] [[spiritual]]. |
− | the dust. We pass through and, occasionally initiate some effects. The fact of material life among | + | |
− | humans, the human species, blessed with a gift of personality lends itself to a kind of fortification | + | Well then, where are we, [[personalities]] such as myself? We are out there in the [[ether]]. We are |
− | of the characteristics of personality is to define the beam of light, at least at the point of | + | the dust. We pass through and, occasionally [[initiate]] some [[effects]]. The [[fact]] of [[material]] life among |
− | intersection. And the personality tends to fort up within its own illuminated space. We call this | + | [[humans]], the human [[species]], [[blessed]] with a gift of [[personality]] lends itself to a kind of [[fortification]] |
− | selfishness. We call it introspection. It is a natural process. It has occasional negative effects, | + | of the characteristics of [[personality]] is to [[define]] the beam of [[light]], at least at the [[point]] of |
− | however. The chief negative effect is the isolation from companions in the material life | + | [[intersection]]. And the [[personality]] tends to fort up within its own [[illuminated]] [[space]]. We call this |
− | experience. Therefore we have emphasized in the past a concept of assigning interpersonal | + | [[selfishness]]. We call it [[introspection]]. It is a [[natural]] [[process]]. It has occasional [[negative]] [[effects]], |
− | communication responsibilities to the Adjuster, an active neutral. We have encouraged you each | + | however. The chief negative effect is the [[isolation]] from [[companions]] in the [[material]] life |
− | to allow your Adjuster to lead interrelationships with your brother's and sister's Adjusters. Even | + | [[experience]]. Therefore we have emphasized in the [[past]] a [[concept]] of assigning interpersonal |
− | though it is true that you can know God as He is meant to be known, as He desires to be known, | + | [[communication]] [[responsibilities]] to the [[Adjuster]], an active neutral. We have [[encouraged]] you each |
− | solely upon your own interconnection by means of the Thought Adjuster, that is not all there is to | + | to allow your [[Adjuster]] to lead inter[[relationships]] with your [[brother's and sister's]] [[Adjusters]]. Even |
− | the spiritual universe. For your place in time is but one beam of light and there are countless. It is | + | though it is true that you can know [[God]] as He is meant to be known, as He [[desires]] to be known, |
− | necessary for each of you to go beyond the walls of the court and walk out into the dark. I think | + | solely upon your own interconnection by means of the [[Thought Adjuster]], that is not all there is to |
− | that you will find when you attempt this that the light will travel with you. These are my words | + | the [[spiritual]] [[universe]]. For your place in [[time]] is but one [[Ray|beam]] of [[light]] and there are countless. It is |
− | for you tonight. | + | [[necessary]] for each of you to go beyond the walls of the [[court]] and walk out into the [[dark]]. I think |
− | I understand that you have questions. Let us proceed as we did last week. First question, | + | that you will find when you attempt this that the [[light]] will [[travel]] with you. |
− | please. | + | |
− | DENNIS: Will, I have a question. Last week you mentioned that when we meditate we should | + | These are my [[words]] for you tonight.I [[understand]] that you have [[questions]]. Let us [[proceed]] as we did last week. First question, please. |
− | meditate for no more than twenty minutes. Sometimes I meditate in a darkened room and I am | + | |
− | not always aware of how much time has transpired. Is there any danger in getting too much of a | + | ===Dialogue=== |
| + | ===='''''[[Stillness]]'''''==== |
| + | DENNIS: Will, I have a question. Last week you mentioned that when we [[meditate]] we should |
| + | meditate for no more than twenty minutes. Sometimes I meditate in a [[darkened]] room and I am |
| + | not always [[aware]] of how much [[time]] has transpired. Is there any [[danger]] in getting too much of a |
| good thing? | | good thing? |
− | WILL: The term "danger" would be inaccurate to use to describe the situation. Let us describe it | + | |
− | like this. We are just beginning. Availability for the Heavenly Father is what is desired. Next, | + | WILL: The term "[[danger]]" would be inaccurate to use to [[describe]] the situation. Let us describe it |
− | regularity is desired. By this we do not mean any specific frame of mind or attitude or mind set | + | like this. We are just beginning. Availability for the [[Heavenly Father]] is what is [[desired]]. Next, |
− | nor do we mean any particular time of day. By regularity we mean only a good and faithful | + | [[Consistent|regularity]] is desired. By this we do not mean any specific [[frame of mind]] or [[attitude]] or mind set |
− | ordinary attempt to practice on a regular basis. Because we are beginning, we feel that modesty is | + | nor do we mean any particular time of day. By regularity we mean only a [[good]] and [[faithful]] |
− | an appropriate goal. Ten minutes is asked, twenty minutes at the further reaches. Our experience | + | ordinary attempt to [[practice]] on a regular basis. Because we are beginning, we [[feel]] that [[modesty]] is |
− | in observation of people in your society in this period of history is that substantially more than | + | an appropriate [[goal]]. Ten minutes is asked, twenty minutes at the further reaches. Our [[experience]] |
− | twenty minutes is likely to be unproductive. This does not mean that to practice longer will be | + | in [[observation]] of people in your [[society]] in this period of [[history]] is that substantially more than |
− | offensive in any way. It is just that statistically it has been shown to be unproductive. We have | + | twenty minutes is likely to be unproductive. This does not mean that to [[practice]] longer will be |
− | experimented with this at great length. Do not trouble yourself over the amount of time. The | + | [[offensive]] in any way. It is just that [[statistically]] it has been shown to be unproductive. We have |
− | Heavenly Father is always willing to communicate. It is not necessary that you should say any | + | [[experimented]] with this at great length. Do not [[trouble]] yourself over the amount of time. The |
− | particular thing or think any particular thought or pursue any particular notion. Your simple | + | [[Heavenly Father]] is always willing to [[communicate]]. It is not [[necessary]] that you should say any |
− | availability is how it all begins. He appreciates it. There is no point at which the Heavenly Father | + | particular thing or [[think]] any particular [[thought]] or pursue any particular notion. Your [[simple]] |
− | will turn His face away from one of His children. You can do no damage. Satisfactory? | + | availability is how it all begins. He [[appreciates]] it. There is no [[point]] at which the [[Heavenly Father]] |
| + | will turn His [[face]] away from one of His children. You can do no damage. [[Satisfactory]]? |
| + | |
| DENNIS: Yes, thank you. | | DENNIS: Yes, thank you. |
| + | |
| WILL: Good. Next question. | | WILL: Good. Next question. |
− | HAL: I was wondering, Will, if you have any comments about physical posture during silence | + | ===='''''[[Physiology]]'''''==== |
− | practice. | + | HAL: I was [[wondering]], Will, if you have any comments about [[physical]] [[posture]] during [[silence]] |
− | WILL: There are a few parameters of psychological and physiological character which have | + | [[practice]]. |
− | effect upon stillness practice. We prefer, for example, that you do not attempt stillness practice | + | |
− | when you are near the extreme reaches of physical effort. At such a time your body needs sleep, | + | WILL: There are a few [[parameters]] of [[psychological]] and [[physiological]] character which have |
− | rest at the very least. The Father will not interfere with that. Neither should you take on a large | + | [[effect]] upon [[stillness]] [[practice]]. We prefer, for example, that you do not attempt [[stillness]] practice |
− | dose of stimulating drugs, such as tea or coffee. That situation would be equally unproductive as | + | when you are near the [[extreme]] reaches of [[physical]] [[effort]]. At such a time your [[body]] needs [[sleep]], |
− | a polar opposite. Nor would it be especially effective if a person was in a great agitated emotional | + | [[rest]] at the very least. [[The Father]] will not [[interfere]] with that. Neither should you take on a large |
− | state, although we will say that stillness is generally the proper remedy for agitation and should | + | dose of [[stimulating]] [[drugs]], such as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tea tea] or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coffee coffee]. That situation would be equally unproductive as |
− | work to swiftly bring you back into balance with your normal self. Such does not equal | + | a polar [[opposite]]. Nor would it be especially [[effective]] if a [[person]] was in a great [[agitated]] [[emotional]] |
− | communication with the Heavenly Father, however. To answer your question, then, I will say | + | state, although we will say that [[stillness]] is generally the proper remedy for [[agitation]] and should |
− | that the ideal would be an attitude of relaxed alertness. We have many times remarked that | + | [[work]] to swiftly bring you back into [[balance]] with your [[normal]] [[self]]. Such does not [[equal]] |
− | stillness practice must be conscious and in simple fashion it is easy to figure out that certain body | + | [[communication]] with the [[Heavenly Father]], however. |
− | positions are more productive of relaxed alertness. In a general sense body positions that tend to
| + | |
− | interrupt the flow of physical energy also tend to produce - I am searching for a word - | + | To answer your question, then, I will say |
− | impairment of the flow of energy. This will cause a necessary diminishment of the available body | + | that the [[ideal]] would be an [[attitude]] of [[relaxed]] [[Attention|alertness]]. We have many times remarked that |
− | energy with a negative effect upon relaxed alertness. We have no preference for body posture but | + | [[stillness]] practice must be [[conscious]] and in [[simple]] fashion it is easy to figure out that certain [[body]] |
− | in its most basic form I would say a person should maintain an erect position, relaxed with the | + | [[position]]s are more productive of relaxed alertness. In a general sense [[body]] positions that tend to |
− | limbs in some natural resting position and not twisted, tied or knotted in any particular mystical | + | [[interrupt]] the [[flow]] of [[physical]] [[energy]] also tend to produce - I am searching for a [[word]] - |
| + | impairment of the flow of [[energy]]. This will cause a necessary diminution of the available [[body]] |
| + | [[energy]] with a [[negative]] [[effect]] upon relaxed alertness. We have no preference for [[body]] [[posture]] but |
| + | in its most basic form I would say a person should maintain an [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erect_%28position%29 erect position], relaxed with the |
| + | limbs in some [[natural]] resting position and not twisted, tied or knotted in any particular [[mystical]] |
| fashion. Does that answer? | | fashion. Does that answer? |
| + | |
| HAL: Yes, thank you Will, that's helpful. | | HAL: Yes, thank you Will, that's helpful. |
| + | |
| WILL: Next question. | | WILL: Next question. |
− | JUDY: Will, this is Judy. I'm sorry I couldn't be here last week but I did listen to the tapes and | + | |
− | read the transcripts so, as a fellow teacher, I just wanted you to know that I had prepared for | + | ===='''''[[Growth]]'''''==== |
− | tonight's lesson. As I was reading over the transcript I came up with four statements that I think | + | JUDY: Will, this is Judy. I'm sorry I couldn't be here last week but I did [[listen]] to the tapes and |
− | are true and I would like to check them out with you. So, I have four statements that I would like | + | [[read]] the [[transcripts]] so, as a fellow teacher, I just wanted you to know that I had [[prepared]] for |
− | you to respond to and then I have two questions. | + | tonight's lesson. As I was [[reading]] over the [[transcript]] I came up with four [[statements]] that I think |
− | The first statement is that our vehicle for spiritual growth is stillness, our connection with the | + | are true and I would like to check them out with you. So, I have four [[statements]] that I would like |
− | Father. | + | you to [[respond]] to and then I have two [[questions]]. |
− | The second one is that by making ourselves available to the Father, that's the key to the | + | |
− | stillness but it doesn't have a specific form or format. | + | The first statement is that our vehicle for [[spiritual growth]] is [[stillness]], our [[connection]] with [[the |
− | The third one is that the more we can listen to our Indwelling Adjuster and be sensitive to | + | Father]]. The second one is that by making ourselves available to [[the Father]], that's the key to the |
− | guidance the more we might be able to trust our own insights about our daily lives and get our | + | [[stillness]] but it doesn't have a specific [[form]] or format. |
− | lives more in tune with the Father's will. | + | The third one is that the more we can [[listen]] to our [[Indwelling Adjuster]] and be [[sensitive]] to |
− | And the last one is that as we approach the anniversary date of this group it occurs to me that | + | [[guidance]] the more we might be able to [[trust]] our own [[insights]] about our daily lives and get our |
− | we have spent a great deal of time trying to understand communication because it is a phenomena | + | lives more in [[tune]] with [[the Father]]'s will. |
− | that's novel to us but we are just now beginning to realize that stillness should be the important | + | And the last one is that as we approach the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anniversary anniversary date] of this [[group]] it occurs to me that |
− | focus of our attention. Can you comment on my four thoughts? | + | we have spent a great deal of time trying to [[understand]] [[communication]] because it is a [[phenomena]] |
− | WILL: I embrace themes two, three and four exactly as you have stated yet I will offer a | + | that's novel to us but we are just now beginning to [[realize]] that stillness should be the important |
− | refinement about stillness practice as the method of spiritual growth. Long ago on your planet | + | [[focus]] of our [[attention]]. Can you comment on my four [[thoughts]]? |
− | people in the Northern Hemisphere recognized that although the picture presented among the | + | |
− | stars in the nighttime sky was changing throughout the course of the night, there was one star | + | WILL: I [[embrace]] themes two, three and four exactly as you have [[stated]] yet I will offer a |
− | around which all things rotated. That one star was reliable. It appeared every night in exactly the | + | refinement about [[stillness]] [[practice]] as the [[method]] of [[spiritual growth]]. Long ago on [[your planet]] |
− | same place and, no matter the motion of the other stars, that polestar could be relied upon until | + | people in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Hemisphere Northern Hemisphere] [[recognized]] that although the [[picture]] presented among the |
− | the morning sun dawned. The polestar is not a bright star. It is rather dim, but it is just as | + | [[stars]] in the nighttime [[sky]] was changing throughout the [[course]] of the night, there was one star |
− | reliable. Knowledge of the polestar made life more reliable for those people. It did not make it | + | around which all things [[rotated]]. That one star was reliable. It appeared every night in exactly the |
− | any easier. They had a more sturdy tool for navigating the passages of life but it did not take | + | same place and, no matter the motion of the other stars, that [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polestar polestar] could be relied upon until |
− | them there. They had a method of transiting from one learning experience to another, but the | + | the [[morning]] sun dawned. The polestar is not a bright [[star]]. It is rather dim, but it is just as |
− | polestar itself did not provide the experience. The polestar provided the opportunity. | + | reliable. [[Knowledge]] of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polestar polestar] made life more [[reliable]] for those people. It did not make it |
− | You are responsible for your spiritual growth. The First Source and Center has provided you | + | any easier. They had a more sturdy [[tool]] for [[navigating]] the passages of life but it did not take |
− | an opportunity. He is reliable. He is always there. Even when the blazing sun rises, He is still | + | them there. They had a [[method]] of transiting from one [[learning]] [[experience]] to another, but the |
− | there, you just cannot see Him. Your reliance upon that polestar is a tool for navigating the | + | polestar itself did not provide the [[experience]]. The polestar provided the [[opportunity]]. |
| + | You are [[responsible]] for your [[spiritual growth]]. The [[First Source and Center]] has provided you |
| + | an [[opportunity]]. He is reliable. He is always there. Even when the blazing [[sun]] rises, He is still |
| + | there, you just cannot see Him. Your [[reliance]] upon that polestar is a [[tool]] for [[navigating]] the |
| passages of life. It is not life, itself. That is necessarily within your realm. | | passages of life. It is not life, itself. That is necessarily within your realm. |
| + | |
| Questions. | | Questions. |
− | JUDY: My first question is, I appreciated your distinction between communication and stillness | + | ===='''''[[Experience]]''''', '''''[[Tradition]]'''''==== |
− | and your analogy of standing on the bow of a large ship with an image of a fog around me, was | + | JUDY: My first [[question]] is, I [[appreciated]] your [[distinction]] between [[communication]] and [[stillness]] |
− | helpful. I have tried to visualize during stillness times and I've tried to concentrate on things | + | and your [[analogy]] of standing on the bow of a large ship with an image of a [[fog]] around me, was |
− | inside my head. How can we measure success? How do we know we if we've made the | + | helpful. I have tried to [[visualize]] during [[stillness]] times and I've tried to [[concentrate]] on things |
− | connection with the Father, so that we can attain it again? | + | inside my head. How can we measure [[success]]? How do we know we if we've made the |
− | WILL: I will say this, and I do not mean it to be harsh. To recapture, to repeat experience, in | + | [[connection]] with [[the Father]], so that we can [[attain]] it again? |
− | general, is a bad idea. The necessary function of ego will overtake the repeated experience and | + | |
− | trivialize it for you. There is no way to know whether a person is making fast progress or slow | + | WILL: I will say this, and I do not mean it to be harsh. To recapture, to [[repeat]] [[experience]], in |
− | progress or progress on a tangent. Even if I were to counsel you, it would be worthless. What | + | general, is a bad [[idea]]. The [[necessary]] [[function]] of [[ego]] will overtake the [[repeated]] [[experience]] and |
− | you seek is in the realm of the Adjuster. The Adjuster is your guide. The lessons presented may | + | [[trivialize]] it for you. There is no way to know whether a person is making fast [[progress]] or slow |
− | or may not prove productive. But I think I can guarantee that the method in which the Adjuster | + | [[progress]] or progress on a [[tangent]]. Even if I were to [[counsel]] you, it would be worthless. What |
− | operates will always contain an element of surprise. The Adjuster, by nature, can be nothing but | + | you seek is in the realm of the [[Adjuster]]. The [[Adjuster]] is your guide. The lessons presented may |
− | spontaneous. This is a discomforting situation for the human and explains, in large measure, why | + | or may not prove productive. But I [[think]] I can guarantee that the [[method]] in which the [[Adjuster]] |
− | people have created bureaucracies to administer the relationship between man and God. There is | + | operates will always contain an element of [[surprise]]. The [[Adjuster]], by [[nature]], can be nothing but |
− | no such thing as comfortable spiritual growth. It is always disturbing. It is always provocative. | + | [[spontaneous]]. This is a discomforting situation for the [[human]] and [[explains]], in large measure, why |
− | But the result is usually happy. Does that answer? | + | people have created [[bureaucracies]] to [[administer]] the [[relationship]] between [[man]] and [[God]]. There is |
− | JUDY: I think so. I'll have to think about it and read the transcript. My second question is, last | + | no such thing as [[comfortable]] [[spiritual growth]]. It is always [[disturbing]]. It is always provocative. |
− | week you addressed the pressure that some of us feel and I found that to be helpful but what I feel | + | But the result is usually [[happy]]. Does that answer? |
− | is a tingling especially in my forehead. At first I interpreted that as celestial presence and I wanted | + | |
− | to know if that was the same thing as the pressure that some of my friends feel. Sometimes I feel | + | JUDY: I [[think]] so. I'll have to think about it and [[read]] the [[transcript]]. My second question is, last |
− | it in the middle of a meditation and sometimes in the middle of a busy day when I'm not | + | week you addressed the [[pressure]] that some of us feel and I found that to be helpful but what I feel |
− | necessarily thinking of spiritual things and I would like to know if I should I pay attention to it or | + | is a tingling especially in my forehead. At first I [[interpreted]] that as [[celestial]] [[presence]] and I wanted |
| + | to know if that was the same thing as the pressure that some of my [[friends]] feel. Sometimes I feel |
| + | it in the middle of a [[meditation]] and sometimes in the middle of a [[busy]] day when I'm not |
| + | [[necessarily]] [[thinking]] of [[spiritual]] things and I would like to know if I should I pay [[attention]] to it or |
| is it just something that is hanging around? | | is it just something that is hanging around? |
− | WILL: [pause] Adjuster activity is the cause for your sensations. Because your preferred | + | |
− | method of interaction with the world outside is through an intellectual format, your Adjuster is | + | WILL: [pause] [[Adjuster]] activity is the cause for your sensations. Because your preferred |
− | attempting to create additional access space for brain function which is under your control. As | + | [[method]] of [[interaction]] with the world outside is through an [[intellectual]] format, your [[Adjuster]] is |
− | opposed to the general undirected and unused brain potential, which most people never properly | + | attempting to create additional [[access]] [[space]] for [[brain]] [[function]] which is under your [[control]]. As |
− | organize. [pause] The Adjuster is trying to facilitate your preferred method and deliver to you all | + | [[opposed]] to the general undirected and unused brain [[potential]], which most people never properly |
− | the thinking power you desire and more. Your Adjuster intends a lesson. But, of course, it is an | + | [[organize]]. [pause] The [[Adjuster]] is trying to facilitate your preferred [[method]] and deliver to you all |
− | experiential lesson. You do not find these changes threatening, do you? | + | the [[thinking]] [[power]] you [[desire]] and more. Your [[Adjuster]] intends a lesson. But, of course, it is an |
− | JUDY: No, I generally find them pleasurable and comforting. | + | [[experiential]] lesson. You do not find these [[changes]] threatening, do you? |
− | WILL: This is an area in which I am not fully informed. | + | |
| + | JUDY: No, I generally find them [[pleasurable]] and [[comforting]]. |
| + | |
| + | WILL: This is an area in which I am not fully [[informed]]. |
| + | |
| KATHY: Was that answer specific to Judy? | | KATHY: Was that answer specific to Judy? |
| + | |
| WILL: Yes. | | WILL: Yes. |
− | JUDY: When that happens in the middle of a busy day, is there something I should stop and do? | + | |
− | Like try and be more sensitive to the situation? | + | JUDY: When that happens in the middle of a [[busy]] day, is there something I should stop and do? |
− | WILL: Think of it as more power coming on line. You are in for a wild ride. | + | Like try and be more [[sensitive]] to the situation? |
| + | |
| + | WILL: Think of it as more [[power]] coming on line. You are in for a wild ride. |
| + | |
| JUDY: I'm looking forward to it. | | JUDY: I'm looking forward to it. |
| + | |
| WILL: Let's take a short break. [break] | | WILL: Let's take a short break. [break] |
− | [Discussion ensues about ending the meeting at the break because of the lateness of the time. It is | + | |
− | decided to get Will back to say goodbye to her before we leave.] | + | [[[Discussion]] ensues about ending the meeting at the break because of the lateness of the time. It is |
− | WILL: I thank you for your thought. Goodbyes, like introductions, are important. The Father | + | [[decided]] to get Will back to say [[goodbye]] to her before we leave.] |
− | does not desire a great deal of ceremony; loving attention is enough, but greetings and partings | + | ===Closing=== |
− | are important. So I thank you for the opportunity to say goodnight and we will continue our | + | WILL: I thank you for your [[thought]]. [[Goodbyes]], like introductions, are important. [[The Father]] |
− | question and answer sessions until every member in the group has had an opportunity to ask at | + | does not [[desire]] a great deal of [[ceremony]]; loving [[attention]] is enough, but greetings and partings |
− | least one question regarding their personal progress and any questions they may have about | + | are important. So I [[thank]] you for the [[opportunity]] to say goodnight and we will continue our |
− | experiences, sensations or insights. | + | [[question]] and answer sessions until every member in the [[group]] has had an opportunity to ask at |
− | I relish your company. I look forward to our next meeting. Until then, may God keep you | + | least one [[question]] regarding their [[personal]] [[progress]] and any questions they may have about |
| + | [[experiences]], sensations or [[insights]]. |
| + | |
| + | I relish your company. I look forward to our next [[meeting]]. Until then, may [[God]] keep you |
| and walk with you. | | and walk with you. |
− | Shalom. | + | |
| + | [[Shalom]]. |
| + | |
| ==Session 5== | | ==Session 5== |
| *October 25, 1992 | | *October 25, 1992 |
| ===Lesson=== | | ===Lesson=== |
− | MICHAEL: One year ago only a few feet from the spot where we are now meeting a group of | + | ===='''''[[Hospitality]]'''''==== |
− | long known acquaintances sat. You each knew, in some detail, the history and irritating | + | MICHAEL: One year ago only a few feet from the spot where we are now [[meeting]] a [[group]] of |
− | characteristics of your fellows. You welcomed a stranger who brought my message, a message | + | long known acquaintances sat. You each knew, in some detail, the [[history]] and [[irritating]] |
− | designed to serve as good news, to lift your spirits, to set your feet on the higher path. You | + | characteristics of your fellows. You [[welcomed]] a [[stranger]] who brought my [[message]], a message |
− | welcomed that stranger. You listened to my words. Then, in turn, you welcomed my teacher, a | + | [[designed]] to serve as good news, to lift your [[spirits]], to set your feet on the higher [[path]]. You |
− | daughter of God named Will who has faithfully served me and you as a presenter of my humble | + | welcomed that [[stranger]]. You listened to my [[words]]. Then, in turn, you welcomed my [[teacher]], a |
− | message. | + | daughter of [[God]] named [[Will]] who has [[faithfully]] served me and you as a presenter of my [[humble]] |
− | I see now that your feet are firmly on the path. I see that you have the beginnings of | + | [[message]]. |
− | understanding of my teaching. One thing remains. I ask you to pick up my lamp and hold it high, | + | |
− | the better to illuminate the way not only for yourselves but also your companions, those yet | + | I see now that your feet are firmly on the [[path]]. I see that you have the beginnings of |
− | unknown to you whom you chance to meet along the path. I ask this of you because I know you | + | [[understanding]] of my teaching. One thing remains. I ask you to pick up my lamp and hold it high, |
− | are up to it and, as you pass me, I shall hold the doorway open for you. Your journey is just | + | the better to [[illuminate]] the way not only for yourselves but also your [[companions]], those yet |
− | beginning. It is the only path with heart. You are remaking yourselves with the goal of perfection | + | [[unknown]] to you whom you [[chance]] to meet along the [[path]]. I ask this of you because I know you |
− | itself. I salute you. Godspeed. | + | are up to it and, as you pass me, I shall hold the doorway open for you. Your [[journey]] is just |
− | Until we meet again, I am Michael and I understand. | + | beginning. It is the only [[path]] with [[heart]]. You are remaking yourselves with the [[goal]] of [[perfection]] |
| + | itself. I [[salute]] you. [[Godspeed]]. |
| + | |
| + | Until we meet again, I am [[Michael]] and I [[understand]]. |
| [long pause] | | [long pause] |
| | | |
− | WILL: The love of God surrounds us. The love of God enfolds us. The power of God supports | + | WILL: The [[love]] of [[God]] surrounds us. The love of God enfolds us. The [[power]] of God [[supports]] |
| us. Wherever we gather, He is. | | us. Wherever we gather, He is. |
− | Good evening. I am your teacher, Will, who loves you. Our Master has spoken. He is the | + | |
− | Perfect One who has overcome all the obstacles and in whom the Heavenly Father has vested all | + | Good evening. I am your teacher, Will, who loves you. [[Our Master]] has spoken. He is the |
− | confidence. I have nothing to add to his words except, I love you. We make a good team, you | + | Perfect One who has overcome all the [[obstacles]] and in whom the [[Heavenly Father]] has vested all |
− | and I. We are just beginning. We all look forward to a long and productive relationship. That is | + | [[confidence]]. I have nothing to add to his [[words]] except, I [[love]] you. We make a [[good]] [[team]], you |
− | what an anniversary means to an eternal. | + | and I. We are just beginning. We all look forward to a long and productive [[relationship]]. That is |
− | Shalom. | + | what an anniversary means to an [[eternal]]. |
| + | |
| + | [[Shalom]]. |
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