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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]]
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
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]]
[[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.
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
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
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]]?
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
If it is alright I would like to [[describe]], in some detail, what I [[consider]] to be the [[human]] [[problem]]
If it is alright I would like to [[describe]], in some detail, what I [[consider]] to be the [[human]] [[problem]]
each of you faces when [[intersecting]] with the [[spiritual]] world. If we look at the [[material]] [[universe]],
each of you faces when [[intersecting]] with the [[spiritual]] world. If we look at the [[material]] [[universe]],
the worlds of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trees trees], [[animals]] and [[planets]], as a [[horizontal]] [[universe]] extending out in every direction
the worlds of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trees trees], [[animals]] and [[planets]], as a [[horizontal]] [[universe]] extending out in every direction
to [[infinity]] on a flat [[plane]]. By [[contrast]], we might see the [[spiritual]] [[universe]] as a universe
to [[infinity]] on a flat [[plane]]. By [[contrast]], we might see the [[spiritual]] [[universe]] as a universe
[[intersecting]] the material at right angles. You might think of the [[material]] [[universe]] as a [[stage]] and
[[intersecting]] the material at right angles. You might think of the [[material]] [[universe]] as a [[stage]] and
the [[spiritual]] universe as a [[column]] of [[light]] shining down from directly above. You are on the
the [[spiritual]] universe as a column of [[light]] shining down from directly above. You are on the
[[stage]]. Where do we see the [[light]]? Where it [[intersects]] the stage. How do we know it is light?
[[stage]]. Where do we see the [[light]]? Where it [[intersects]] the stage. How do we know it is light?
Because it intersects the stage. The onlookers from a similar [[horizontal]] perspective cannot see
Because it intersects the stage. The onlookers from a similar [[horizontal]] perspective cannot see
though it is true that you can know [[God]] as He is meant to be known, as He [[desires]] to be known,
though it is true that you can know [[God]] as He is meant to be known, as He [[desires]] to be known,
solely upon your own interconnection by means of the [[Thought Adjuster]], that is not all there is to
solely upon your own interconnection by means of the [[Thought Adjuster]], that is not all there is to
the [[spiritual]] [[universe]]. For your place in [[time]] is but one [[beam]] of [[light]] and there are countless. It is
the [[spiritual]] [[universe]]. For your place in [[time]] is but one [[Ray|beam]] of [[light]] and there are countless. It is
[[necessary]] for each of you to go beyond the walls of the [[court]] and walk out into the [[dark]]. I think
[[necessary]] for each of you to go beyond the walls of the [[court]] and walk out into the [[dark]]. I think
that you will find when you attempt this that the [[light]] will [[travel]] with you.
that you will find when you attempt this that the [[light]] will [[travel]] with you.
These are my [[words]] for you tonight.I [[understand]] that you have [[questions]]. Let us [[proceed]] as we did last week. First question, please.
These are my [[words]] for you tonight.I [[understand]] that you have [[questions]]. Let us [[proceed]] as we did last week. First question, please.
===Dialogue===
===Dialogue===
===='''''[[Stillness]]'''''====
===='''''[[Stillness]]'''''====
when you are near the [[extreme]] reaches of [[physical]] [[effort]]. At such a time your [[body]] needs [[sleep]],
when you are near the [[extreme]] reaches of [[physical]] [[effort]]. At such a time your [[body]] needs [[sleep]],
[[rest]] at the very least. [[The Father]] will not [[interfere]] with that. Neither should you take on a large
[[rest]] at the very least. [[The Father]] will not [[interfere]] with that. Neither should you take on a large
dose of [[stimulating]] [[drugs]], such as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tea tea] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coffee coffee]. That situation would be equally unproductive as
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
a [[polar]] [[opposite]]. Nor would it be especially [[effective]] if a [[person]] was in a great [[agitated]] [[emotional]]
a polar [[opposite]]. Nor would it be especially [[effective]] if a [[person]] was in a great [[agitated]] [[emotional]]
state, although we will say that [[stillness]] is generally the proper remedy for [[agitation]] and should
state, although we will say that [[stillness]] is generally the proper remedy for [[agitation]] and should
[[work]] to swiftly bring you back into [[balance]] with your [[normal]] [[self]]. Such does not [[equal]]
[[work]] to swiftly bring you back into [[balance]] with your [[normal]] [[self]]. Such does not [[equal]]
that the [[ideal]] would be an [[attitude]] of [[relaxed]] [[Attention|alertness]]. We have many times remarked that
that the [[ideal]] would be an [[attitude]] of [[relaxed]] [[Attention|alertness]]. We have many times remarked that
[[stillness]] practice must be [[conscious]] and in [[simple]] fashion it is easy to figure out that certain [[body]]
[[stillness]] practice must be [[conscious]] and in [[simple]] fashion it is easy to figure out that certain [[body]]
[[positions]] are more productive of relaxed alertness. In a general sense [[body]] positions that tend to
[[position]]s 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]] -
[[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]]
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
[[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 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erect_%28position%29 erect position], relaxed with the
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]]
limbs in some [[natural]] resting position and not twisted, tied or knotted in any particular [[mystical]]
fashion. Does that answer?
fashion. Does that answer?
WILL: Next question.
WILL: Next question.
===='''''[[Growth]]'''''====
===='''''[[Growth]]'''''====
JUDY: Will, this is Judy. I'm sorry I couldn't be here last week but I did [[listen]] to the tapes and
JUDY: Will, this is Judy. I'm sorry I couldn't be here last week but I did [[listen]] to the tapes and
[[guidance]] the more we might be able to [[trust]] our own [[insights]] about our daily lives and get our
[[guidance]] the more we might be able to [[trust]] our own [[insights]] about our daily lives and get our
lives more in [[tune]] with [[the Father]]'s will.
lives more in [[tune]] with [[the Father]]'s will.
And the last one is that as we approach the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anniversary anniversary date] of this [[group]] it occurs to me that
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
we have spent a great deal of time trying to [[understand]] [[communication]] because it is a [[phenomena]]
we have spent a great deal of time trying to [[understand]] [[communication]] because it is a [[phenomena]]
that's novel to us but we are just now beginning to [[realize]] that stillness should be the important
that's novel to us but we are just now beginning to [[realize]] that stillness should be the important
WILL: I [[embrace]] themes two, three and four exactly as you have [[stated]] yet I will offer a
WILL: I [[embrace]] themes two, three and four exactly as you have [[stated]] yet I will offer a
refinement about [[stillness]] [[practice]] as the [[method]] of [[spiritual growth]]. Long ago on [[your planet]]
refinement about [[stillness]] [[practice]] as the [[method]] of [[spiritual growth]]. Long ago on [[your planet]]
people in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Hemisphere Northern Hemisphere] [[recognized]] that although the [[picture]] presented among the
people in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Hemisphere 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
[[stars]] in the nighttime [[sky]] was changing throughout the [[course]] of the night, there was one star
around which all things [[rotated]]. That one star was reliable. It appeared every night in exactly the
around which all things [[rotated]]. That one star was reliable. It appeared every night in exactly the
same place and, no matter the motion of the other stars, that [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polestar polestar] could be relied upon until
same place and, no matter the motion of the other stars, that [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polestar polestar] could be relied upon until
the [[morning]] sun dawned. The polestar is not a bright [[star]]. It is rather dim, but it is just as
the [[morning]] sun dawned. The polestar is not a bright [[star]]. It is rather dim, but it is just as
reliable. [[Knowledge]] of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polestar polestar] made life more [[reliable]] for those people. It did not make it
reliable. [[Knowledge]] of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polestar polestar] made life more [[reliable]] for those people. It did not make it
any easier. They had a more sturdy [[tool]] for [[navigating]] the passages of life but it did not take
any easier. They had a more sturdy [[tool]] for [[navigating]] the passages of life but it did not take
them there. They had a [[method]] of transiting from one [[learning]] [[experience]] to another, but the
them there. They had a [[method]] of transiting from one [[learning]] [[experience]] to another, but the
