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==Facilitators==

===Teacher: [[Rayson]]===

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===TR: [[~~Rebecca~~]]===

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===TR: [[Joan Levine]]===

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==Foreword==

This is the second in a series of booklets of the teachings of [[Rayson]] and [[friends]]. It covers the period from January 1, 1993, to the completion of his "primary course" on January 22, 1994. It includes all [[formal]] lessons of Rayson during this period. The text of the lessons, themselves, has not been [[edited]] except to remove false starts, corrections made by Rayson, personal [[names]] of [[students]], and [[messages]] of a [[personal]] [[nature]] to [[individuals]]. When appropriate, the name of a [[transmitter]]/receiver has been replaced by the symbol ([[T/R]]). Names of [[students]] have been replaced by the [[symbol]] (S) for student. When more than one student are asking questions on a subject, this is indicated by the symbols (S1), (S2), etc.

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Within a lesson, all [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monologue monologues] by Rayson are included. Questions relevant to the lesson and Rayson's answers are included in the order in which they were raised and answered. Those of a [[personal]] nature and the answers of Rayson are omitted. The [[questions]] themselves have been edited to [[focus]] on the question asked. The answers by Rayson and friends have not been edited. Like Rayson and Friends I, this booklet is divided into [[three]] [[parts]]. Part I contains those [[messages]] concerning the [[Teaching Mission]] itself. Part II contains the lessons themselves. Part III contains [[prayers]] said at the meetings.

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Within a lesson, all [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monologue monologues] by Rayson are included. Questions relevant to the lesson and Rayson's answers are included in the order in which they were raised and answered. Those of a [[personal]] nature and the answers of Rayson are omitted. The [[questions]] themselves have been edited to [[focus]] on the question asked. The answers by Rayson and friends have not been edited. Like Rayson and Friends I, this booklet is divided into [[three]] [[parts]]. Part I contains those [[messages]] concerning the [[Teaching Mission]] itself. Part II contains the lessons themselves. Part III contains [[prayers]] said at the meetings.

Also like Rayson and Friends I, Part II is [[organized]] and arranged alphabetically by [[topics]]. This increases the usefulness of the booklet, as one may [[discover]] the teachings of Rayson upon a particular topic without having to wade through a stack of [[transcripts]] filed by dates. The [[numbers]] after each entry under a [[topic]] indicate the date on which a [[message]] was given.

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A: Yes. In your teaching mission, our [[teaching mission]], the first major task is to [[achieve]] fellowship among the teaching group members themselves. As some of you have [[discovered]] this is not as easy as it may [[appear]] from the outside. Once this goal has been [[achieved]], the next step will be to go forth - each [[person]] respectively - into your [[society]] and bring forth the same fellowship you have [[learned]] in your teaching group, following the example of [[Michael]] as much as you possibly can. Between these two chores, you will find yourself kept most [[busy]]. And this [[teaching mission]], in its second phase particularly, will most certainly go beyond many of your lifetimes.

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S: You know the [[problems]] I have with my [[health]]. Could you have the [[Life Carriers]] [[assess]] me now and see how I am doing? I am trying to follow the instructions you gave me on [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holistic_medicine#Medicine holistic medicine], herbs, trace minerals, and so on, and I feel much better.

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S: You know the [[problems]] I have with my [[health]]. Could you have the [[Life Carriers]] [[assess]] me now and see how I am doing? I am trying to follow the instructions you gave me on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holistic_medicine#Medicine holistic medicine], herbs, trace minerals, and so on, and I feel much better.

R: A [[moment]] please,

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(S). (Pause) I am sorry to inform you that I am no longer [[permitted]] to [[assess]] [[health]] issues. This [[decision]] was high level, for a myriad of reasons. It is not [[personal]] to you. (01/21/93)

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Q: Rayson, a friend of mine is just beginning to read The [[Urantia Book]]. I went to see a movie about [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alien_abduction extraterrestrial abduction] of humans the other day, and she is asking me [[questions]]. To the best of my [[ability]] I tried to [[explain]] that this was not possible. But she had done some little [[research]] on the subject and maintains that there's a great deal of it going on. Is that so? Is there in fact any kind of [[visitation]] happening other than the [[teaching mission]] and the [[celestial]] [[students]]?

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Q: Rayson, a friend of mine is just beginning to read The [[Urantia Book]]. I went to see a movie about [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alien_abduction extraterrestrial abduction] of humans the other day, and she is asking me [[questions]]. To the best of my [[ability]] I tried to [[explain]] that this was not possible. But she had done some little [[research]] on the subject and maintains that there's a great deal of it going on. Is that so? Is there in fact any kind of [[visitation]] happening other than the [[teaching mission]] and the [[celestial]] [[students]]?

A: We are not allowed to comment in this area. However I would not be [[surprised]].

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R: You are welcome. Each of [[the teachers]] is given special dispensation to spend extra time with the [[students]] of the [[TeaM|teaching group]], so your [[perception]] is most likely correct.

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T/R trainee: Today, I was walking my dog and all of a sudden out of the creek bed rose this [[wonderful]], wonderful [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heron heron]. And in that moment I felt specially [[blessed]] by [[the Father]]'s [[gift]]. At those kinds of [[moments]] I feel very - just [[aware]] of [[everything]] He has created and consider that a special [[blessing]].

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T/R trainee: Today, I was walking my dog and all of a sudden out of the creek bed rose this [[wonderful]], wonderful [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heron heron]. And in that moment I felt specially [[blessed]] by [[the Father]]'s [[gift]]. At those kinds of [[moments]] I feel very - just [[aware]] of [[everything]] He has created and consider that a special [[blessing]].

R: Yes, that is the right way. You are doing very well. (05/22/93)

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R: The substance of these lessons has been [[designed]] such that the important elements shall be [[repeated]] many times so that those who may be [[absent]] from a given session will not miss the teaching. But thank you for your [[consideration]]. And as far as [[the teachers]], if anything there will be more teachers as [[the mission]] continues its [[progress]] and [[growth]]. As the first group of [[students]] goes forth as [[individuals]] and others are [[touched]] there will be greater numbers of persons requesting teachers. We are ready for the call. (06/19/93) My question pertains to a letter we got this week from a [[group]], and I think it's in Delaware, that they ask us to write and give them [[encouragement]] because they have [[private]] teachers but apparently they do not have yet a [[T/R]]. I was [[wondering]] whether there was, other than [[encouraging]] them and giving them some of the [[experiences]] of our group, whether there was any [[message]] for them.

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A: The message is to be willing to allow one of their members to serve as the human conduit without resentment or [[jealousy]], for it is most [[difficult]] for a transmitter receiver to emerge when there is the [[natural]] [[mortal]] vying for [[position]] of leader. It is important to understand that your transmitter receiver is in no way the [[leader]] of your group but is merely one who has offered to [[participate]] as a [[conduit]], not the [[surgeon]] or even the assistant, but merely the one who hands the instrument. This may be helpful to the [[group]] of which you speak. (Thank you) And remember, my [[friends]], that while [[Melchizedek]] oversees this [[Teaching Mission]], and indeed the whole [[Correcting Time]], he is a [[busy]], busy [[administrator]], and like all administrators [[delegates]] very, very much to those beneath him, so to speak, including yourselves. There is as much work for you to do, each of you as an [[individual]], as you are willing to do. (01/22/94)

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A: The message is to be willing to allow one of their members to serve as the human conduit without resentment or [[jealousy]], for it is most [[difficult]] for a transmitter receiver to emerge when there is the [[natural]] [[mortal]] vying for [[position]] of leader. It is important to understand that your transmitter receiver is in no way the [[leader]] of your group but is merely one who has offered to [[participate]] as a [[conduit]], not the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surgery surgeon] or even the assistant, but merely the one who hands the instrument. This may be helpful to the [[group]] of which you speak. (Thank you) And remember, my [[friends]], that while [[Melchizedek]] oversees this [[Teaching Mission]], and indeed the whole [[Correcting Time]], he is a [[busy]], busy [[administrator]], and like all administrators [[delegates]] very, very much to those beneath him, so to speak, including yourselves. There is as much work for you to do, each of you as an [[individual]], as you are willing to do. (01/22/94)

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===='''''[[Celestial Contact]]'''''====

Q: Teacher Bertrand, I have intermittently served as a [[transmitter/receiver]] for Rayson for some period now. Since near the time I began to serve in that [[function]] I've had a sense that I would get a separate [[teacher]] with a name something like Quin-ton. Now I sense that the time is very close, indeed, and that I may serve as T/R for both Rayson and Quin-ton. Do you have any comment?

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A: [by Bertrand] You are correct in your [[understanding]] of your personal teacher. Personal teachers are generally specifically [[assigned]] to an [[individual]] and are not subject to [[group]] [[transmitted]] missions. Those are usually a part of the assigned teachers to teaching classes, such as Rayson and myself. Your [[personal]] [[teacher]] is assigned as a helper for you when your [[assignment]] has been given. They are your [[assistant]], and generally will not require verbalization to others. It may occur from time to time that a personal teacher may indeed have something to say, but in most cases will be [[private]]. (05/12/93)

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A: [by Bertrand] You are correct in your [[understanding]] of your personal teacher. Personal teachers are generally specifically [[assigned]] to an [[individual]] and are not subject to [[group]] [[transmitted]] missions. Those are usually a part of the assigned teachers to teaching classes, such as Rayson and myself. Your [[personal]] [[teacher]] is assigned as a helper for you when your [[assignment]] has been given. They are your assistant, and generally will not require verbalization to others. It may occur from time to time that a personal teacher may indeed have something to say, but in most cases will be [[private]]. (05/12/93)

Q: Rayson, yesterday I received a list of over 200 [[ascendent mortals]] and [[Paper 30 - Personalities of the Grand Universe|other personalities]] that had made contact with [[human being]]s on this [[Teaching Mission]]. Could you comment on the [[accuracy]] of that, and whether or not that is only a small portion of the [[number]] of [[personalities]] involved.

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S: Yes.) (09/25/93)

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R: Before we start our lesson today, I'm going to give you a bit of instruction on transmission for those who wish to [[participate]] as transmitters. I know that many of you here have wished to do this, and have earnestly striven toward this end. That is good. It may be that for some of you at least, the final block is a matter of relinquishing complete and total control of your conscious mind to outside influence. This is not an easy matter for Urantia mortals. It engenders fear, and with good reason. Therefore it is of utmost importance, if you truly wish to do this thing that you call upon your faith and your trust in Father and His servants. Consider that your function as a transmitter is along the line of service. You will not be harmed in any way, nor will you be exalted, but you will help the cause of this mission on Urantia by your participation. You will not be weakened, certainly. If anything, by allowing higher mind to mingle with your own, you will be the stronger in your dealings with your fellow Urantia mortals. Now we will move on to our formal lesson for today. (See [~~http~~://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=1993-01-01-Rayson_%26_Friends,_Vol._2,_Part_2#GOODNESS Lesson on GOODNESS])

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R: Before we start our lesson today, I'm going to give you a bit of instruction on transmission for those who wish to [[participate]] as transmitters. I know that many of you here have wished to do this, and have earnestly striven toward this end. That is good. It may be that for some of you at least, the final block is a matter of relinquishing complete and total control of your conscious mind to outside influence. This is not an easy matter for Urantia mortals. It engenders fear, and with good reason. Therefore it is of utmost importance, if you truly wish to do this thing that you call upon your faith and your trust in Father and His servants. Consider that your function as a transmitter is along the line of service. You will not be harmed in any way, nor will you be exalted, but you will help the cause of this mission on Urantia by your participation. You will not be weakened, certainly. If anything, by allowing higher mind to mingle with your own, you will be the stronger in your dealings with your fellow Urantia mortals. Now we will move on to our formal lesson for today. (See [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=1993-01-01-Rayson_%26_Friends,_Vol._2,_Part_2#GOODNESS Lesson on GOODNESS])

S: Thank you so much for the sense I've had quite a bit recently, of your [[presence]] and the [[comfort]] that gives me even though I'm not talking to you.

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A: Well, as you know, I am an [[ascendant being]] as you are, and my [[understanding]] of spiritual matters and [[mota]] is far from complete so I am [[learning]] as we go, as you are. I welcome your comments and questions. They always help me to [[progress]] along these lines.

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

Q: Concerning the preliminary matter that you [[discussed]], the matter of those who [[desire]] to become [[TR|transmitter/receivers]], is there any correlation between the [[physical]] [[ability]] of the [[brain]] and the ability of the [[teacher]] to reach the [[mind]]?

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R: You are much loved in return, and the [[message]] is sent. You see, my [[friends]], [[goodness]] is part of [[worship]]. Are there other comments? If not, then I shall bid you [[farewell]]. (10/09/93)

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S: Pursuant to your [[advice]] to see a [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neurology neurologist] I saw one yesterday. I went over and had an [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MRI MRI], a brain scan. I took the negatives to Dr. A_ head of the neurosurgery department, and he [[examined]] them closely. I also took them later on to the duty neurologist in the neurology department, and he examined them closely. They could find no [[evidence]] of any aberrations, [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tumor tumors] or anything like that except the scar from the original tumor that was removed. They were very pleased with what they saw.

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S: Pursuant to your [[advice]] to see a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neurology neurologist] I saw one yesterday. I went over and had an [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MRI MRI], a brain scan. I took the negatives to Dr. A_ head of the neurosurgery department, and he [[examined]] them closely. I also took them later on to the duty neurologist in the neurology department, and he examined them closely. They could find no [[evidence]] of any aberrations, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tumor tumors] or anything like that except the scar from the original tumor that was removed. They were very pleased with what they saw.

R: That is [[wonderful]] news. So now you probably are [[curious]] about possible [[spirit]] involvement causing the [[phenomena]] that you have described. (S: Yes.) Yes, that is quite possible. Remember that [[communication]] with higher mind can occur in any conceivable fashion, verbal, visual, auditory, and so on. Have you [[discerned]] any particular patterns?

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S: No, he did not.

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R: You may wish to have this checked to be absolutely sure this is not a [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seizure seizure] phenomenon.

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R: You may wish to have this checked to be absolutely sure this is not a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seizure seizure] phenomenon.

S: OK. Thank you.

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R: Such a [[phenomenon]] can indeed occur in the absence of discernible [[brain]] [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pathology pathology]. It may be that your capacity to [[perceive]] spirit [[presence]] is being [[developed]] for reasons that are not [[clear]] to you or to me. Do you sense this?

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R: Such a [[phenomenon]] can indeed occur in the absence of discernible [[brain]] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pathology pathology]. It may be that your capacity to [[perceive]] spirit [[presence]] is being [[developed]] for reasons that are not [[clear]] to you or to me. Do you sense this?

S: I thought it might be the case, yes. Although I don't know to what [[purpose]] I would, see [[spirit]] [[personalities]]. I don't need to see them in order to know that they're real.

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R: As you wish. It could be very interesting for you someday to try this.

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S: Yes, someday it could be very interesting, yes. I think I'm planning this afternoon to write a letter to an [[individual]] who sent me a very long letter pertaining to [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabriel_of_Sedona Gabriel of Sedona] and his [[belief]] in the validity that he is the only [[representative]] of [[Melchizedek]] and [[Jesus]] on [[this planet]]. I have been [[thinking]] about the form in which this should be put, and I want it to be put in loving form, but I think I know what I want to say and it probably is because of spirit [[guidance]].

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S: Yes, someday it could be very interesting, yes. I think I'm planning this afternoon to write a letter to an [[individual]] who sent me a very long letter pertaining to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabriel_of_Sedona Gabriel of Sedona] and his [[belief]] in the validity that he is the only [[representative]] of [[Melchizedek]] and [[Jesus]] on [[this planet]]. I have been [[thinking]] about the form in which this should be put, and I want it to be put in loving form, but I think I know what I want to say and it probably is because of spirit [[guidance]].

R: There is probably a [[mortal]] who once was a man of high [[political]] rank as yourself who has taken you on as a [[student]] and is helping you in this form.

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R: Yes.) Would that be accurate? (

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R: Yes.) Almost like a [[translator]]. If we had someone in the room from [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peru Peru] and someone who knew how to translate for that person, that translator would be in the [[position]] of temporarily not voicing their own [[thoughts]] and [[opinions]] but voicing the opinions and thoughts of that Peruvian person.

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R: Yes.) Almost like a [[translator]]. If we had someone in the room from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peru Peru] and someone who knew how to translate for that person, that translator would be in the [[position]] of temporarily not voicing their own [[thoughts]] and [[opinions]] but voicing the opinions and thoughts of that Peruvian person.

R: Yes, very much like that.

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R: You are welcome.

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S: I did want to tell you that your, [[the book]] of your teachings entitled Rayson and Friends prior to 1993, in other words for '[~~http~~://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=1991-07-08-Rayson_%26_Friends,_Vol._1,_Parts_1%262 91] and '[~~http~~://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=1992-10-25-Rayson_%26_Friends,_Vol._1,_Part_3 92], the original last night was off the press, and it's now ready to be duplicated. And I will soon have copies of it for [[distribution]].

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S: I did want to tell you that your, [[the book]] of your teachings entitled Rayson and Friends prior to 1993, in other words for '[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=1991-07-08-Rayson_%26_Friends,_Vol._1,_Parts_1%262 91] and '[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=1992-10-25-Rayson_%26_Friends,_Vol._1,_Part_3 92], the original last night was off the press, and it's now ready to be duplicated. And I will soon have copies of it for [[distribution]].

R: Thank you. That will do much [[good]].

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R: Yes. I cannot [[perceive]] that as well as a perfectly created being, however, and so I am somewhat guided by their promptings.

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S: Also, I would [[assume]] that you don't have any ears, so you can only [[comprehend]] what we're [[thinking]]. If we misstate a few words in asking questions, I notice that many, many times you've answered the [[question]] we were trying to ask rather than the question we did ask. Is this because you have a greater [[ability]] in this area that we call [~~http~~://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Sensations#Audition hearing]?

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S: Also, I would [[assume]] that you don't have any ears, so you can only [[comprehend]] what we're [[thinking]]. If we misstate a few words in asking questions, I notice that many, many times you've answered the [[question]] we were trying to ask rather than the question we did ask. Is this because you have a greater [[ability]] in this area that we call [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Sensations#Audition hearing]?

R: Well, because your verbal [[communication]] has spiritual [[content]] and my [[perceptual]] array is geared to [[spirit]] [[frequencies]], I am able to hear you, so to [[speak]]. It is not hearing as you [[understand]] it to be, or as I [[experienced]] it when I myself was a [[material]] [[being]]. When you pray, you send a complete spirit [[message]] to [[Paradise]] that is heard by all along the way by those who have [[spirit]] [[perception]]. When you speak, what I hear is something that may be called a [[prayer]] fragment. Does that make sense to you?

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S: They're pretty cool, I think.

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R: Your [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leprechauns leprechauns] of ancient [[lore]] bear a faint resemblance to [[midwayers]].

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R: Your [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leprechauns leprechauns] of ancient [[lore]] bear a faint resemblance to [[midwayers]].

S: Where are you right now, Rayson, in relation to this room?

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R: Not on [[Urantia]], but I have reviewed the [[records]] of [[this planet]] thoroughly and have beheld the details of which you speak.

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S: Rayson, I was [[wondering]], we have [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video video tapes] and so on. Do you have the [[ability]] to actually do a revisiting of it as though it were on video tape? Or actually - like in 3-D circumstances - actually re-live that [[moment]] and see it?

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S: Rayson, I was [[wondering]], we have [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video video tapes] and so on. Do you have the [[ability]] to actually do a revisiting of it as though it were on video tape? Or actually - like in 3-D circumstances - actually re-live that [[moment]] and see it?

R: The [[Ancients of Days]] guard the [[records]] of the [[cosmos]] and may permit one to review [[historical]] features when it is deemed appropriate. It is far more than the [[visual]] [[record]] to which you allude. There are [[spirit]] [[qualities]] recorded as well.

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You were [[graced]] with many lessons, and now that the [[seed]] has been planted, a [[time]] of waiting precedes new [[growth]]. We know that [[eventually]] you will see the benevolence and [[blessings]] of this [[event]]. Often the offstage [[character]] in a [[play]] exerts the strongest [[influence]]. What are you? Or what have you become without him? That is the true litmus test of the teachings. Are you now less than you were? Or more? These are questions your [[study]] [[group]] should be [[praying]] on and [[discussing]]. You are not [[alone]]. You have many, many [[celestial]] helpers both involved in [[this mission]] and not. How has [[Ham]]'s commingling affected you? Has it left you directionless? Then he has failed. Your [[mission]] is to live without [[Ham]] for now. He will return within the year. But first you must [[mature]]. You must show that these teachings are a part of you, with or without the teachings.

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If the teaching of [[Jesus]] had died with Him, where would [[Urantia]] be? You have much to work from. Have you actually applied the [[magnificent]] lessons of one of the greatest teachers on [[Urantia]]? Have you actively worked to [[change]] and upstep yourselves? Have you re-[[listened]] to the hundreds of transmissions and worked on [[transformation]]? I think not. [[Emotions]] are human and forgivable. But now is the time to [[dedicate]] your group to this task. A teacher imparts [[concepts]]. The [[students]] must make them part of themselves. This is the period you are in, [[hearing]] [[words]] is not [[growth]]. It is merely the first step. If you believe in your [[teacher]], where is your part? [[Everything]] needs time, and this time should be fruitful for you.

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If the teaching of [[Jesus]] had died with Him, where would [[Urantia]] be? You have much to work from. Have you actually applied the [[magnificent]] lessons of one of the greatest teachers on [[Urantia]]? Have you actively worked to [[change]] and upstep yourselves? Have you re-[[listened]] to the hundreds of transmissions and worked on [[transformation]]? I think not. [[Emotions]] are human and forgivable. But now is the time to [[dedicate]] your group to this task. A teacher imparts [[concepts]]. The [[students]] must make them part of themselves. This is the period you are in, hearing [[words]] is not [[growth]]. It is merely the first step. If you believe in your [[teacher]], where is your part? [[Everything]] needs time, and this time should be fruitful for you.

This should be [[joy]]-filled - the application of the lessons, for no one - (S), and please tell my [[brothers and sisters]] - can do that growing for you. We can merely shine a beam on a possible [[path]] to [[God]]. You must put your feet on the path and trudge along. This is your time of trudging. And this should be viewed with great [[gratitude]]. You are not [[abandoned]]. You are left to [[grow]] in the only way that true growth can be achieved by [[agondonter]] mortals in a world of [[uncertainty]] and [[faith]]. And that is my reply for now.

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R: He is among us today. (12/18/93)

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Q: As you know, there is a [[The Fellowship General Council|General Council (of the Fellowship)]] meeting in February, and there are [[Urantia Book]] [[readers]] who are urging some strong stand against the [[Teaching Mission]]. And I know if I have to make a [[choice]] between being an officer of [[Urantia Book Fellowship|the Fellowship]] or participating in the Teaching Mission, the Teaching Mission will prevail. It is the most important thing in my life right now of a [[spiritual]] nature, and the place I feel I can serve the most. But what I want to know . . .

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Q: As you know, there is a General Council (of the ~~FELLOWSHIP~~) meeting in February, and there are Urantia Book readers who are urging some strong stand against the ~~teaching mission~~. And I know if I have to make a choice between being an officer of the ~~FELLOWSHIP~~ or participating in the ~~teaching mission~~, the ~~teaching mission~~ will prevail. It is the most important thing in my life right now of a spiritual nature, and the place I feel I can serve the most. But what I want to know . . .

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S: is there anything that we can do there that would avoid this sort of a show-down type activity?

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S: is there anything that we can do there that would avoid this sort of a show-down type [[activity]]?

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A: The opposition to the ~~teaching mission~~ is based mostly on pride of individual persons. There is - of course - jealousy, anger, ego considerations. The ~~teaching mission~~ will thrive despite the opposition. In fact the adversity will strengthen the ~~teaching mission~~ for those who are not truly faithful will fall away and the adherents who remain will be the strongest. (S), you must follow your own feelings on this matter. Does this answer?

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A: The [[opposition]] to the [[Teaching Mission]] is based mostly on [[pride]] of [[individual]] persons. There is - of course - [[jealousy]], [[anger]], [[ego]] considerations. The Teaching Mission will thrive despite the [[opposition]]. In [[fact]] the [[adversity]] will strengthen the Teaching Mission for those who are not truly [[faithful]] will fall away and the adherents who remain will be the [[strongest]]. (S), you must follow your own feelings on this matter. Does this answer?

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S: Yes, thank you, I'll just love them and hope they will be generous. (01/31/93) ~~*********************~~

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S: Yes, thank you, I'll just [[love]] them and [[hope]] they will be generous. (01/31/93)

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S: My heart is burdened, and so is that of (S2), with the attitude of some leaders of the ~~FELLOWSHIP~~, the membership organization for the Urantia movement on this planet. We have heard and read and seen that some of the leaders are proposing, or will propose, that the ~~FELLOWSHIP~~ take a stand against the ~~teaching mission~~, and that it - in effect - remove from office those who are believers in the ~~teaching mission~~. We find ourselves in a position where are forced, simply by our offices, to respond one way or another to this. I wonder if you could give us some advice as to things that we should be aware of, the attitudes we should take, some general advice about this?

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S: My heart is burdened, and so is that of (S2), with the [[attitude]] of some [[leaders]] of the Fellowship, the membership [[organization]] for the [[Urantia movement]] on [[this planet]]. We have heard and [[read]] and seen that some of the leaders are [[proposing]], or will propose, that [[the Fellowship]] take a stand against the [[Teaching Mission]], and that it - in effect - remove from office those who are believers in the Teaching Mission. We find ourselves in a position where are [[forced]], simply by our offices, to respond one way or another to this. I [[wonder]] if you could give us some [[advice]] as to things that we should be [[aware]] of, the [[attitudes]] we should take, some general advice about this?

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R: (S), I sense your sadness. This is an earth institution, and all earth institutions pass away in time. It is unfortunate that those who have been associated so closely with the spread of the teachings of the Urantia Book for these almost forty years have been blinded by their supposed duty. But you are called to a higher plane. And when the Father has a desire, and the Son also has the same desire, then you must act. One moment. This can be viewed as a situation where the old will pass away in preparation for the new. We have foreseen that such an end occurrence was potential. It seems to be becoming actual. But with their refusal to accept the ~~teaching mission~~, implicit in this is their denial of living truth. Their denial of growth. And with that denial eventually becomes death - figuratively. As you know through your connection with that body over the years, it has been moving closer and closer to self destruction because of the control of certain humans who are ego attached to their supposed mission. There is little difference in the outcome when compared to the ~~FOUNDATION~~ from which it was born. Sometimes we are called upon to make heroic statements in the face of supposed difference, but your stand on this issue will stand the test of time. Theirs will not. Does that help?

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R: (S), I sense your [[sadness]]. This is an earth [[institution]], and all earth institutions pass away in time. It is unfortunate that those who have been [[associated]] so closely with the spread of the teachings of the [[Urantia Book]] for these almost forty years have been [[blinded]] by their supposed [[duty]]. But you are called to a higher [[plane]]. And when [[the Father]] has a [[desire]], and the Son also has the same desire, then you must [[act]]. One moment. This can be viewed as a situation where the old will pass away in [[preparation]] for the new. We have foreseen that such an end occurrence was [[potential]]. It seems to be becoming [[actual]]. But with their refusal to [[accept]] the [[Teaching Mission]], implicit in this is their denial of living [[truth]]. Their denial of [[growth]]. And with that denial [[eventually]] becomes [[death]] - figuratively. As you know through your [[connection]] with that body over the years, it has been moving closer and closer to self destruction because of the [[control]] of certain [[humans]] who are [[ego]] attached to their supposed [[mission]]. There is little [[difference]] in the outcome when [[compared]] to [[Urantia Foundation|the Foundation]] from which it was [[born]]. Sometimes we are called upon to make [[heroic]] [[statements]] in the face of supposed difference, but your stand on this issue will stand the test of time. Theirs will not. Does that help?

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S: It is encouraging. I get the feeling that (S2) and I have been put in this place for this very hour, and I think I can promise you that we will defend to the best of our ability the ~~teaching mission~~. Our first goal will be to see that the ~~FELLOWSHIP~~ does not adopt any position adverse to the ~~teaching mission~~. Is this the correct goal?

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S: It is [[encouraging]]. I get the [[feeling]] that (S2) and I have been put in this place for this very hour, and I [[think]] I can [[promise]] you that we will defend to the best of our [[ability]] the [[Teaching Mission]]. Our first goal will be to see that [[Urantia Book Fellowship|the Fellowship]] does not adopt any position adverse to the Teaching Mission. Is this the correct goal?

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R: Two things. We are certain that you are both dedicated servers. We have absolutely no doubt of your ability to put forth your efforts on behalf of the ~~teaching mission~~. And secondly - and this may be difficult to accept - but it truly matters not whether you are actually able to sustain your desire to maintain either neutrality or acceptance of the ~~teaching mission~~ - or not. If they do accept the ~~teaching mission~~, eventually they will change. And what they are today will pass away, because the ~~teaching mission~~ is dynamic. It is powerful. It requires action on the part of the believer; not action as dictated from above, but action that has welled up in the heart of the believer. This is not evidenced within the ~~FELLOWSHIP~~ at this time. And so, if they accept the ~~teaching mission~~, what is now the ~~FELLOWSHIP~~ will pass away in favor of this new light. If they accept neutrality, they will also pass away, because of the powerful movement that is now unstoppable on Urantia. And thirdly, should they deny the existence of the ~~teaching mission~~, their demise will be only sooner.

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R: Two things. We are certain that you are both [[dedicated]] servers. We have [[absolutely]] no [[doubt]] of your [[ability]] to put forth your efforts on behalf of the [[Teaching Mission]]. And secondly - and this may be [[difficult]] to [[accept]] - but it truly matters not whether you are actually able to sustain your [[desire]] to maintain either neutrality or [[acceptance]] of the Teaching Mission - or not. If they do accept the Teaching Mission, [[eventually]] they will [[change]]. And what they are today will pass away, because the Teaching Mission is [[dynamic]]. It is [[powerful]]. It requires [[action]] on the part of the believer; not action as [[dictated]] from above, but action that has welled up in the [[heart]] of the believer. This is not evidenced within [[Urantia Book Fellowship|the Fellowship]] at this time. And so, if they [[accept]] the [[Teaching Mission]], what is now the Fellowship will pass away in favor of this new [[light]]. If they accept neutrality, they will also pass away, because of the [[powerful]] [[movement]] that is now unstoppable on [[Urantia]]. And thirdly, should they [[deny]] the [[existence]] of the Teaching Mission, their demise will be only sooner.

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S: We received a letter from a lady we know who now calls herself Delphius and who is associated with a group in Sedona led by a mortal who calls himself Gabriel, my cosmic brother, and refers to a Celestial Overcontrol as the person or being guiding him. I have never heard of this name before, nor have I seen it in the Urantia Book. Is there such a being?

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S: We received a letter from a lady we know who now calls herself Delphius and who is associated with a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aquarian_Concepts_Community group in Sedona] led by a mortal who calls himself Gabriel, my cosmic brother, and refers to a Celestial Overcontrol as the person or being guiding him. I have never heard of this name before, nor have I seen it in the [[Urantia Book]]. Is there such a being?

R: No.

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Q: Is this Gabriel, whom we know by this name in the music publishing world, a person truly dedicated to serving Michael? Or is he on an ego trip? or are we not to try to judge that?

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Q: Is this Gabriel, whom we know by this name in the music publishing world, a [[person]] truly dedicated to serving [[Michael]]? Or is he on an [[ego]] trip? or are we not to try to [[judge]] that?

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A: I can tell you that he is not part of the ~~teaching mission~~.

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A: I can tell you that he is not part of the [[Teaching Mission]].

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Q: I would like to write her because I like her. I do not wish to say negative things, nor give the impression that I support what they are doing - other than to wish them well in whatever activities they are doing that are in service of Michael. Do you have any suggestions or are guidance I might follow?

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Q: I would like to [[write]] her because I like her. I do not wish to say [[negative]] things, nor give the [[impression]] that I [[support]] what they are doing - other than to wish them well in whatever [[activities]] they are doing that are in service of [[Michael]]. Do you have any suggestions or are [[guidance]] I might follow?

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A: You may share our teachings with her. And hopefully the light of the beauty of our teachings, or are of the teachings of other teachers of which you have transcripts, will supplant the negative views that she may be acquiring as a part of that group. By no means should you make reference to their teachings.

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A: You may [[share]] our teachings with her. And [[hopefully]] the [[light]] of the beauty of our teachings, or are of the teachings of other teachers of which you have [[transcripts]], will supplant the [[negative]] views that she may be acquiring as a part of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_Community_Communications_Alliance that group]. By no means should you make [[reference]] to their teachings.

Q: Versus somebody else's?

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A: Correct.) Then I have no need to go there and observe their activities and their organization?

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A: Correct.) Then I have no need to go there and [[observe]] their activities and their organization?

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A: Not unless you have some personal need to.

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A: Not unless you have some [[personal]] need to.

S: No, thank you.) It is not required. (05/12/93)

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===~~Spirit Guides~~===

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Q: Are ascendent mortals properly classified as celestial beings? Or are they...

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Q: Are [[ascendent mortals]] properly classified as [[celestial]] [[beings]]? Or are they...

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A: (Interrupting) No, they are not. (Laughing.) (01/21/93)

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A: (Interrupting) No, they are not. ([[Laughing]].) (01/21/93)

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Q: Rayson, I have a question on the seraphic guardians, etc. I feel I'm talking to somebody all the time. It's been suggested that I hear a lot from my Thought Adjuster. When I'm talking, is there a way to address other beings rather than just "hey you guys?" Do they have names? Or how could I call on them? Or, in particular, how can I not get it mixed up with what's coming through from my Thought Adjuster? How do I gather them closer with some kind of greeting or . ..

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Q: Rayson, I have a question on the [[seraphic guardians]], etc. I feel I'm talking to somebody all the time. It's been suggested that I hear a lot from my [[Thought Adjuster]]. When I'm talking, is there a way to address other beings rather than just "hey you guys?" Do they have [[names]]? Or how could I call on them? Or, in particular, how can I not get it mixed up with what's coming through from my [[Thought Adjuster]]? How do I gather them closer with some kind of greeting or . ..

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A: It's not necessary.

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A: It's not [[necessary]].

S: Not at this point. They know.

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S: I'd like to know if they have names? Anything?

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S: I'd like to know if they have [[names]]? Anything?

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A: The Thought Adjuster has a number that's so big you can't comprehend it.

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A: The [[Thought Adjuster]] has a number that's so big you can't [[comprehend]] it.

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S2: He will get his name from you when he fuses with you.

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S2: He will get his name from you when he [[fuses]] with you.

S: Sometimes I think of them as a conglomeration or something.

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R: They have identities but not the same as you would assign to a pet dog or cat.

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R: They have [[identities]] but not the same as you would assign to a pet dog or cat.

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Q: When thinking in the sense that you're communicating with a celestial presence like yourself or with the seraphic guardians, when you're expressing the thought in your mind, just you and me, is that thought going out like a radio transmission so that anyone can pick up with a receiver? Or would the seraphic guardian, alone, pick that up?

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Q: When [[thinking]] in the sense that you're [[communicating]] with a celestial [[presence]] like yourself or with the [[seraphic guardians]], when you're [[expressing]] the thought in your [[mind]], just you and me, is that thought going out like a [[radio]] transmission so that anyone can pick up with a receiver? Or would the [[seraphic guardian]], alone, pick that up?

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R: Your mean your own personal thought?

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R: Your mean your own [[personal]] [[thought]]?

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S: If I were, for instance, right now thinking I really love and care about you Rayson, would you pick that up? If I weren't verbalizing it?

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S: If I were, for instance, right now thinking I really [[love]] and care about you [[Rayson]], would you pick that up? If I weren't verbalizing it?

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A: It's not the verbalization that is transmitted, but the feeling itself.

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A: It's not the verbalization that is [[transmitted]], but the [[feeling]] itself.

Q: Then you do pick that up then?

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Q: Ok, so you don't really read a person's mind without permission, but on the other hand when we're worshiping or sending kind thoughts your way or are toward other relationships we have with our seraphim and so on that they can feel and pick up on those messages.

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Q: Ok, so you don't really read a [[person]]'s [[mind]] without permission, but on the other hand when we're [[worshiping]] or sending kind [[thoughts]] your way or are toward other [[relationships]] we have with our [[seraphim]] and so on that they can feel and pick up on those messages.

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A: Yes, that is true. They come through as pinpoints of light.

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A: Yes, that is true. They come through as pinpoints of [[light]].

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S: That's interesting. Thank you very much because I was concerned that maybe they weren't getting the messages.

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S: That's interesting. Thank you very much because I was concerned that maybe they weren't getting the [[messages]].

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R: No, all that is positive is received and appreciated. And the pinpoints of light, are they coded by frequency to reach their destination? It's a crude way of putting it, but they reach their destination.

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R: No, all that is positive is received and [[appreciated]]. And the pinpoints of light, are they coded by [[frequency]] to reach their destination? It's a crude way of putting it, but they reach their destination.

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S: I remember your saying one time, Rayson, and I was very touched by it, that there is almost an instantaneous reception of prayer at Paradise level.

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S: I remember your saying one time, Rayson, and I was very [[touched]] by it, that there is almost an [[instantaneous]] reception of [[prayer]] at [[Paradise]] level.

R: That is true.

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S: And that was such a wonderful, revealing and heartwarming thought. I would like to also have you thank the other celestials that might be around watching at this time visiting with us. I presume there are other celestials.

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S: And that was such a [[wonderful]], [[revealing]] and heartwarming [[thought]]. I would like to also have you thank the other [[celestials]] that might be around watching at this time visiting with us. I presume there are other celestials.

R: Yes, that is true. (08/28/93)

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===~~Teaching Mission (~~Service ~~Opportunities)~~===

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Q: Rayson, (S2) and I are closer to resolving our choices on our future home, and we have accumulated a lot of information, and have reached the conclusion that we are available for anywhere the mission wants to send us. Our options allow us to go anywhere at this time.

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Q: Rayson, (S2) and I are closer to resolving our [[choices]] on our [[future]] [[home]], and we have accumulated a lot of [[information]], and have reached the conclusion that we are available for anywhere [[the mission]] wants to send us. Our [[options]] allow us to go anywhere at this time.

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R: Where is it that you prefer to be? Where are you comfortable?

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R: Where is it that you prefer to be? Where are you [[comfortable]]?

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S: A great many places, most any place that the mission would be something that we could continue actively and not be in an environment where it would be antagonistic.

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S: A great many places, most any place that [[the mission]] would be something that we could continue actively and not be in an [[environment]] where it would be [[antagonistic]].

R: There will always be some antagonism.

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S: Oh, I understand. We encounter that even in Urantia Book readers. No, I was thinking more in terms of areas where there's no openness to other religious thought than a single view, such as a fundamentalist Baptist community or something like that. But even there, we are finding there are people who are desperately searching for more spiritual alternatives.

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S: Oh, I understand. We encounter that even in [[Urantia Book]] [[readers]]. No, I was thinking more in terms of areas where there's no openness to other [[religious]] thought than a single view, such as a [[fundamentalist]] Baptist [[community]] or something like that. But even there, we are finding there are people who are desperately searching for more [[spiritual]] [[alternatives]].

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R: So you are asking for my advice.

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R: So you are asking for my [[advice]].

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S: Yes, or are volunteering for assignment.

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S: Yes, or are [[volunteering]] for [[assignment]].

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R: You are already assigned, of course, but geographical location is not particularly important. At this point in your lives, when both of you have certain physical limitations, you may wish to consider your own medical needs, physical comfort, the less physically arduous forms of daily living compared to others which might be so demanding that you could become ill or are even die. Does that help?

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R: You are already assigned, of course, but [[geographical]] location is not particularly important. At this point in your lives, when both of you have certain [[physical]] [[limitations]], you may wish to consider your own medical needs, [[physical]] [[comfort]], the less physically arduous forms of daily living [[compared]] to others which might be so demanding that you could become ill or are even die. Does that help?

S: Yes, that helps a lot. It's leaning toward (S2's) inclinations.

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R: There is no requirement for the participants in this mission to go to jungles, or ice caps, or prisons, unless, by chance, you find yourself there and your spiritual helpers have so assisted the situation that you are easily able to function. That will be the key for you, if you wish to heed it. Where you find yourself is probably where you have been guided.

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R: There is no requirement for the [[participants]] in [[this mission]] to go to jungles, or ice caps, or [[prisons]], unless, by [[chance]], you find yourself there and your [[spiritual helpers]] have so [[assisted]] the situation that you are easily able to [[function]]. That will be the key for you, if you wish to heed it. Where you find yourself is probably where you have been guided.

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S: Thank you, Rayson. That's very enlightening.

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S: Thank you, Rayson. That's very [[enlightening]].

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R: I will never be gone from you, but I will be more like a professor helping a post-doctoral student than a first grade teacher teaching you to read. Do you understand the difference? (

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R: I will never be gone from you, but I will be more like a [[professor]] helping a post-doctoral student than a first grade teacher teaching you to [[read]]. Do you understand the difference? (

A: Yes.) (12/18/93)

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===~~2000 YEAR~~===

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S: ~~JESUS~~' ~~BIRTHDAY~~

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S: Year 2000 - Jesus' Birthday.

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S: This is the beginning of the two thousandth year since the birth of Christ, culminating with the celebration of his birthday on August 21, 1994. I'm excited about this. I personally have dedicated myself to think about this all year long and to act upon it in accordance with my own limited capacity. I feel that all of the study groups should emphasize that this is the beginning of a new millennium and that the teachings of the Urantia Book probably are more relevant now than they were at the time Jesus spoke them. Do you have any comments on this?

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S: This is the beginning of the two thousandth year since the [[birth of Christ]], culminating with the [[celebration]] of his birthday on August 21, 1994. I'm [[excited]] about this. I personally have [[dedicated]] myself to think about this all year long and to [[act]] upon it in accordance with my own limited [[capacity]]. I feel that all of the [[study]] groups should [[emphasize]] that this is the beginning of a new millennium and that the teachings of the [[Urantia Book]] probably are more relevant now than they were at the time [[Jesus]] spoke them. Do you have any comments on this?

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R: Yes. You are right in understanding that a new time has come in the history of this planet and the more perceptive on this planet - even those who are not yet consciously aware of the Urantia Book - are commenting to themselves and others that there has come the time for new spiritual leadership on this planet. There is a great hunger, a great thirsting, among the masses on Urantia, and you, my friends, are being trained so that you may help to fill those cups. It is no accident that this mission was timed as it was, and it is our earnest desire that soon we shall be very close to starting the first steps toward light and life on this planet.

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R: Yes. You are right in [[understanding]] that a new time has come in the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=UB#Part_III._The_History_of_Urantia history of this planet] and the more [[perceptive]] on [[this planet]] - even those who are not yet consciously aware of the [[Urantia Book]] - are commenting to themselves and others that there has come the time for new [[spiritual]] [[leadership]] on [[this planet]]. There is a great [[hunger]], a great [[thirsting]], among the masses on [[Urantia]], and you, my [[friends]], are being [[trained]] so that you may help to fill those cups. It is no [[accident]] that [[this mission]] was timed as it was, and it is our [[earnest]] [[desire]] that soon we shall be very close to starting the first steps toward [[light and life]] on [[this planet]].

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Q: Yes. I see that the higher an individual gets, the less concept of time he has. For us who live here on this earth, we think that time is so short. I personally feel a great urgency to complete my task before too many years are gone. I wonder if you feel the same urgency, all in all, on the same basis that I do - if you feel the same urgency about time?

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Q: Yes. I see that the higher an [[individual]] gets, the less [[concept]] of [[time]] he has. For us who live here on this [[earth]], we think that time is so short. I personally feel a great urgency to complete my task before too many years are gone. I [[wonder]] if you feel the same [[urgency]], all in all, on the same basis that I do - if you feel the same urgency about time?

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A: Time is a most interesting concept, truly worthy of a lesson or are two on its own. I will make an analogy that may be helpful to you. ~~imagine~~ yourself a very tiny fish in a tiny container placed on a beach, and some distance from you an ocean which is eternal breaks on the sand. With your material death you will awaken having made the transition from your tiny cup of water in terms of time, to an eternal sea. The pressing concerns of the limitations of time that one experiences during the brief but critical period in the flesh are for the most part left behind once you have awakened on the mansion world and have grasped a morontia concept of time. My friend, you have accomplished much already, spiritually, during your stay on Urantia. Yes, of course, there is always more that you can do, just as in a building you can always add another coat of paint or are another ornament to the top. but your house is sound. You have worked hard to build it from its solid foundation, its first floor, all of its beams, walls, doors, windows, roof. Anything more that you do certainly will beautify what you have created and accomplished during your life on Urantia, but it is not as if you must now begin to build the house from the ground up. (01/02/94)

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A: [[Time]] is a most interesting concept, truly [[worthy]] of a lesson or are two on its own. I will make an [[analogy]] that may be helpful to you. [[Imagine]] yourself a very tiny fish in a tiny container placed on a beach, and some distance from you an [[ocean]] which is [[eternal]] breaks on the sand. With your material [[death]] you will awaken having made the [[transition]] from your tiny cup of water in terms of [[time]], to an eternal [[sea]]. The pressing concerns of the [[limitations]] of time that one [[experiences]] during the brief but critical period in the [[flesh]] are for the most part left behind once you have [[awakened]] on the [[mansion world]] and have grasped a [[morontia]] concept of [[time]]. My friend, you have accomplished much already, [[spiritually]], during your stay on [[Urantia]]. Yes, of course, there is always more that you can do, just as in a building you can always add another coat of paint or are another ornament to the top. but your house is sound. You have worked hard to build it from its solid [[foundation]], its first floor, all of its beams, walls, doors, windows, roof. Anything more that you do certainly will [[beautify]] what you have created and accomplished during your life on [[Urantia]], but it is not as if you must now begin to build the house from the ground up. (01/02/94)

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===~~Teaching Mission (Guests)~~===

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[The group discussed whether or are not guests from other teacher groups should be invited to attend the sessions. Also, how to add new members to Rayson's group.]

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[The [[group]] discussed whether or are not guests from other teacher groups should be invited to attend the sessions. Also, how to add new members to [[Rayson]]'s group.]

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R: ~~THIS IS RAYSON~~. As always, it is an honor and a privilege to be here. I believe we have business at hand prior to the lesson.

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R: This is Rayson. As always, it is an [[honor]] and a [[privilege]] to be here. I believe we have [[business]] at hand prior to the lesson.

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Q: Yes, Rayson, are you aware of the conversation we had before the lesson? (Yes,) Could you give us some advice concerning each of the matters that we discussed? First should we invite guests from other study groups?

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Q: Yes, Rayson, are you aware of the [[conversation]] we had before the lesson? (Yes,) Could you give us some [[advice]] concerning each of the matters that we [[discussed]]? First should we invite guests from other [[study]] groups?

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A: Certainly. Guests are most welcome. And you are advised to screen them as you have in the past, with any modifications you may wish to impose as required by the needs of the group. I have been constrained from interfering beyond a very limited area in the conduct of your group. This is for your good as it will help your spiritual growth, and that of others whom you affect in large and small ways. The second matter?

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A: Certainly. Guests are most [[welcome]]. And you are advised to screen them as you have in the [[past]], with any [[modifications]] you may wish to impose as required by the needs of the group. I have been constrained from [[interfering]] beyond a very limited area in the [[conduct]] of your group. This is for your [[good]] as it will help your [[spiritual growth]], and that of others whom you affect in large and small ways. The second matter?

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Q: Yes, the previous custom has been that we would ask you first then send the applicant before the gatekeeper, (S). I understand that we should continue this process "as we have amended it?" I would like to clear up the amendment. Are you saying that any of us can act as gatekeepers?

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Q: Yes, the previous [[custom]] has been that we would ask you first then send the applicant before the gatekeeper, (S). I [[understand]] that we should continue this process "as we have amended it?" I would like to clear up the amendment. Are you saying that any of us can act as gatekeepers?

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A: If that is the consensus of the group then it shall be. The conduct of your group is a matter to be decided among yourselves. I would not interfere unless it were an emergency matter, which seems highly unlikely.

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A: If that is the [[consensus]] of the [[group]] then it shall be. The conduct of your group is a matter to be [[decided]] among yourselves. I would not [[interfere]] unless it were an [[emergency]] matter, which seems highly unlikely.

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Q: The second phase of this, then, we have discussed specific individuals whom we should and shouldn't invite, including (persons) Are we at liberty to decide individually on those?

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Q: The second phase of this, then, we have [[discussed]] specific [[individuals]] whom we should and shouldn't invite, including (persons) Are we at [[liberty]] to decide individually on those?

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A: Yes, although if the group grows too quickly it may pose a burden for (T/R) as she is still a novice in the technique of group transmitting/receiving. I cannot disclose the details of how the transmitter-receiver interacts with me, but I can tell you that this interaction also involves any and all persons present. With each added person there is an extra amount of effort required by the person you call the T/R or transmitter-receiver, and in a large group this can be quite taxing for that person. Therefore, please try to keep the growth in the size of the group slow. It may be steady growth, but small increments would be best at this time. (01/31/93) ~~*********************~~

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A: Yes, although if the [[group]] [[grows]] too quickly it may pose a burden for ([[T/R]]) as she is still a [[novice]] in the [[technique]] of group [[transmitting/receiving]]. I cannot disclose the details of how the transmitter-receiver [[interacts]] with me, but I can tell you that this interaction also involves any and all persons present. With each added person there is an extra amount of [[effort]] required by the person you call the T/R or transmitter-receiver, and in a large group this can be quite taxing for that [[person]]. Therefore, please try to keep the [[growth]] in the size of the group slow. It may be steady growth, but small increments would be best at this time. (01/31/93)

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===~~Spiritual~~ Names===

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Q: Would you help us with a spelling lesson, briefly, for our transcripts? How do you spell Adnon and how do you spell Aneena in our planet's language?

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Q: Would you help us with a spelling lesson, briefly, for our [[transcripts]]? How do you spell Adnon and how do you spell Aneena in [[our planet]]'s [[language]]?

A: Adnon and Anina or Aneena. Either may be used.

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S: And how do you spell Rayson? I'm just curious if there's a second spelling for Rayson. We've been spelling Rayson "R-A-Y-S-0-N." Is there another spelling for your name?

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S: And how do you spell Rayson? I'm just [[curious]] if there's a second spelling for Rayson. We've been spelling Rayson "R-A-Y-S-0-N." Is there another spelling for your name?

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A: That is as good as any. The point is, the name, the spiritual name of an individual is carefully selected in such a way as to reflect one's origin, one's mission, and one's level of spirit attainment. Thus, it is entirely possible and certainly does happen, that names may be altered during mortal ascent toward Paradise. This may be a surprise to some of you, but if you think of a name as a designation that provides information, it really makes quite a bit of sense that this would be the case.

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A: That is as good as any. The [[point]] is, the [[name]], the spiritual name of an [[individual]] is carefully selected in such a way as to [[reflect]] one's [[origin]], one's [[mission]], and one's level of spirit [[attainment]]. Thus, it is entirely possible and certainly does happen, that [[names]] may be altered during [[mortal]] [[ascent]] toward [[Paradise]]. This may be a [[surprise]] to some of you, but if you think of a [[name]] as a designation that provides [[information]], it really makes quite a bit of sense that this would be the case.

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Q: Is there a connection between the spiritual names that have been given to some individuals and the character traits that are in the Urantia book of people who have the same name?

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Q: Is there a [[connection]] between the spiritual [[names]] that have been given to some [[individuals]] and the [[character]] [[traits]] that are in the [[Urantia book]] of people who have the same name?

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A: Sometimes. Sometimes the name is one of the individual's own preference. For that reason.

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A: Sometimes. Sometimes the name is one of the [[individual]]'s own preference. For that reason.

Q: Rayson, my name's . .. and I'd like to know if I have a spiritual name.

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A: It is delightful to have you here participating. As far as spiritual names go, my own personal decision is to not assign any further names due to some misunderstandings that have occurred. This is not intended to glorify those who received names prior to now, or to belittle those who have not yet gotten such names, but rather to simplify communication. Part of the misunderstanding has been that there is sort of hierarchy in this ~~teaching mission~~ based on names that are shared with beings of higher repute in the Urantia book, the Bible, the Koran, other writings. This was never intended and has caused wasted energy in the mission. Better for energy to be spent on spirit growth than on petty quibbling and ranking that has no meaning.

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A: It is delightful to have you here [[participating]]. As far as spiritual [[names]] go, my own [[personal]] [[decision]] is to not assign any further names due to some misunderstandings that have occurred. This is not intended to [[glorify]] those who received names prior to now, or to belittle those who have not yet gotten such names, but rather to simplify [[communication]]. Part of the misunderstanding has been that there is sort of [[hierarchy]] in this [[Teaching Mission]] based on [[names]] that are [[shared]] with beings of higher repute in the [[Urantia book]], the [[Bible]], the [[Koran]], other writings. This was never [[intended]] and has caused [[wasted]] [[energy]] in [[the mission]]. Better for energy to be spent on [[spirit growth]] than on petty quibbling and ranking that has no [[meaning]].

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~~S: I understand and thank you for the explanation. (09/25/93)~~

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~~===Teaching Mission~~ (~~Naperville~~)~~===~~

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S: I [[understand]] and thank you for the [[explanation]]. (09/25/93)

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~~Q: (S) and I received invitations to~~ [~~http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Talk:1993-01-01-Rayson_%26_Friends~~,~~_Vol._2,_Part_1 Naperville, Illinois, for an event~~] ~~that is supposed to occur in the 24th of April in which a Melchizedek - I don~~'t know whether it is Prince Machiventa or another Melchizedek - is to be visible to human eyes. I know that there are different types of visibility such as the imagery that occurs in ones mind, and the second level is that which was used at the transfiguration where the apostles were allowed to see celestial beings, and then there is downright materialization such as Melchizedek did when Abraham was allowed to see him - and all the other people on the world. Do you have any comment, first of all, as to whether or not the Naperville meeting will be blessed with any one of those three forms of seeing a Melchizedek?

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===='''''[[Materialization]]''''', '''''[[Sensationalism]]'''''====

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A: ~~Don~~'t ~~spend your last dime~~ on the ~~plane ticket~~. (laughter) (02/14/93) *********************

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Q: (S) and I received invitations to [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Talk:1993-01-01-Rayson_%26_Friends,_Vol._2,_Part_1 Naperville, Illinois, for an event] that is supposed to occur in the 24th of April in which a [[Melchizedek]] - I don't know whether it is Prince [[Machiventa]] or another Melchizedek - is to be [[visible]] to human eyes. I know that there are different types of visibility such as the [[imagery]] that occurs in ones [[mind]], and the second level is that which was used at the [[transfiguration]] where the [[apostles]] were allowed to see [[celestial]] [[beings]], and then there is downright [[materialization]] such as [[Melchizedek]] did when [[Abraham]] was allowed to see him - and all the other people on the world. Do you have any comment, first of all, as to whether or not the Naperville meeting will be [[blessed]] with any one of those three forms of seeing a [[Melchizedek]]?

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Q: ~~Rayson, we have heard from several sources that Melchizedek is going to make an effort to visualize himself to students in various areas of the country~~ on the ~~24th of next month and thereafter~~. ~~Do you have any comment on that? Should we make an effort to visit one of the groups? Or to hold a meeting ourselves on that day to help Prince Melchizedek with his plans?~~

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A: Don't spend your last dime on the plane ticket. ([[laughter]]) (02/14/93)

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A: ~~That~~ is ~~for you~~ to ~~evaluate individually and take your action. I have no more comment on this issue of visualization. I have commented about it before, and have not revised my opinion. (03/28/93) (Prior~~ to ~~the lesson, the~~ students ~~discussed the fact that three or four groups of students of the Teaching Mission met~~ in various ~~parts~~ of the country the ~~previous day [April~~ 24th~~] in~~ an effort to ~~"visualize" Prince Machiventa Melchizedek. So far as we knew, no~~ one ~~had been successful. Three~~ of ~~Rayson's students attended~~ the meeting ~~in Orange county and reported~~ that ~~although no one visualized~~ Prince Melchizedek~~, most - if not all - had a very spiritual experience and none expressed disappointment.) Today's lesson was to have dealt~~ with perseverance, but in light of your discussion I shall give a short impromptu instruction on the post resurrection period as illustrated for you in The Urantia Book. In particular, on the Spirit of Truth. [~~See lesson on SPIRIT OF TRUTH~~] The need of the humans to see is something which I, as my own individual personality type, have very little understanding of. I am simply bemused after all this time that it continues to be so important, and have tried to refrain from commenting because it is something I cannot fully understand. However, it appears to be so universal that it is obviously built into the mortal.

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Q: Rayson, we have heard from several sources that [[Melchizedek]] is going to make an [[effort]] to [[visualize]] himself to [[students]] in various areas of the country on the 24th of next month and thereafter. Do you have any comment on that? Should we make an [[effort]] to visit one of the groups? Or to hold a [[meeting]] ourselves on that day to help Prince [[Melchizedek]] with his [[plans]]?

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~~Very few appearances~~ have ~~happened:~~ the ~~morontial appearances~~ of ~~Jesus,~~ the ~~appearance~~ of the ~~angel~~ to ~~Mary, to Joseph~~, the ~~voice~~ in ~~the garden~~, ~~to name~~ a ~~few~~. ~~But appearances are unpredictable~~, ~~and are not the first choice~~ of ~~communication~~ on the ~~part of~~ the ~~beings~~ of ~~the non-material realm~~. ~~Because of the confusing rebellion~~ on ~~this planet where Midwayers often appeared~~ - ~~rebellious Midwayers appeared to primitive mortals and misled them~~ - ~~we have tried to not engage in this type~~ of ~~activity for fear~~ of ~~building up~~ the ~~superstitious and cult~~ type ~~religions that proliferate here more so than on other planets which~~ have ~~not undergone the rebellion~~. I ~~urge you, brothers and sisters,~~ to ~~take advantage of the sound spiritual helpers which do exist and are here for your benefit~~, ~~who love you~~ and ~~only want~~ to ~~serve your needs~~. ~~The lesson was not planned~~, ~~therefore not as well thought out as usual~~. ~~For this I apologize. Do you have questions?~~

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A: That is for you to [[evaluate]] individually and take your [[action]]. I have no more comment on this issue of [[visualization]]. I have commented about it before, and have not revised my [[opinion]]. (03/28/93) (Prior to the lesson, the [[students]] [[discussed]] the [[fact]] that three or four groups of students of the [[Teaching Mission]] met in various parts of the country the previous day [April 24th] in an effort to "visualize" Prince [[Machiventa]] [[Melchizedek]]. So far as we knew, no one had been successful. Three of Rayson's students attended the meeting in Orange county and reported that although no one [[visualized]] Prince [[Melchizedek]], most - if not all - had a very spiritual [[experience]] and none expressed [[disappointment]].) Today's lesson was to have dealt with [[perseverance]], but in [[light]] of your [[discussion]] I shall give a short impromptu instruction on the post [[resurrection]] period as illustrated for you in The [[Urantia Book]]. In particular, on the [[Spirit of Truth]]. [See lesson on [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=1993-01-01-Rayson_%26_Friends,_Vol._2,_Part_3#SPIRIT_OF_TRUTH Spirit of Truth]] The need of the [[humans]] to see is something which I, as my own [[individual]] [[personality]] type, have very little [[understanding]] of. I am simply bemused after all this time that it continues to be so important, and have tried to refrain from commenting because it is something I cannot fully [[understand]]. However, it appears to be so [[universal]] that it is obviously built into the [[mortal]].

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Q: ~~Rayson~~, ~~I wonder why it is that some~~ of the ~~T/R~~'s ~~have become impressed that~~ a ~~teacher has told~~ them that ~~there would be a manifestations~~ of this ~~sort~~. Do you ~~care to comment on that~~?

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Very few [[appearances]] have happened: the [Paper 190 - Morontia Appearances of Jesus morontial appearances of Jesus], the [[122:3 Gabriel's Announcement to Mary|appearance of the angel to Mary]], to [[122:4 Joseph's Dream|Joseph]], the [[75:4 The Realization of Default|voice in the garden]], to name a few. But [[appearances]] are unpredictable, and are not the first [[choice]] of [[communication]] on the part of the [[beings]] of the non-material realm. Because of the [[confusing]] [[rebellion]] on [[this planet]] where [[Midwayers]] often appeared - rebellious Midwayers appeared to [[primitive]] mortals and misled them - we have tried to not [[engage]] in this type of activity for fear of building up the [[superstitious]] and [[cult]] type religions that proliferate here more so than on [[other planets]] which have not undergone [[the rebellion]]. I urge you, [[brothers and sisters]], to take [[advantage]] of the sound [[spiritual helpers]] which do exist and are here for your benefit, who [[love]] you and only want to serve your needs. The lesson was not planned, therefore not as well thought out as usual. For this I apologize. Do you have [[questions]]?

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A: I ~~do not understand~~ it~~, (S)~~.

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Q: Rayson, I [[wonder]] why it is that some of the [[T/R]]'s have become [[impressed]] that a teacher has told them that there would be a [[manifestations]] of this sort. Do you care to comment on that?

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S: ~~Neither~~ do ~~I.) I really feel that this has~~ not ~~come from the teaching staff. In fact I know it has not. The need to see, touch,~~ understand ~~on your own level, is so - apparently - overpowering that~~ it ~~is a consistent projection on the part of the human minds involved with the teachers to hear~~, believe, what has not been promised. This is getting into a somewhat delicate area of psychology, but it is a problem we have debated and discussed for many, many, many hours amongst the staff of Machiventa.

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A: I do not [[understand]] it, (S).

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A: how to separate the teaching mission from the wish projections, fantasies, and unconscious longings of the humans - who are still looking for miracles, how to separate the spiritual from the psychic, how to foster faith - true faith - while discouraging the need for instant confirmation that ~~all~~ this ~~is true. This is a dilemma, for we have~~ come ~~close to tipping~~ the ~~balance with our means of communicating to you~~. ~~To you this must seem like a miracle or a supernatural occurrence, but~~ it is not. ~~It is a mere circuit for us that is as second nature as~~ your ~~circuits of gravity. This~~ is ~~not spectacular. And, because to you~~ - ~~perhaps~~ - it ~~seems spectacular, you expect other paranormal manifestations. That~~ is ~~some of the thinking that goes on in our discussions of this phenomenon~~ on the part of the ~~humans. I cannot tell you that Machiventa will never appear~~, ~~for I do~~ not ~~know that~~. ~~But I can tell you that if he did appear it would not be because~~ a ~~small group~~ of ~~you wished to have your faith confirmed. You will see him one day. Perhaps not here. What we find hard to understand is when you speak with the Prince why you find~~ it ~~so hard to accept that he~~ is ~~here. The most real things on this planet are things which you cannot see. The most unreal are those which seem the most solid to you. These are~~ the ~~things which shall pass away. It is a reversal~~ of ~~thinking - from our perspective that - humans suffer from~~.

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S: Neither do I.) I really [[feel]] that this has not come from the [[Teacher Corps|teaching staff]]. In [[fact]] I know it has not. The need to see, [[touch]], [[understand]] on your own level, is so - apparently - overpowering that it is a [[consistent]] [[projection]] on the part of the [[human mind]]s involved with [[the teachers]] to hear, [[believe]], what has not been [[promised]]. This is getting into a somewhat delicate area of [[psychology]], but it is a [[problem]] we have [[debated]] and discussed for many, many, many hours amongst the staff of [[Machiventa]].

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Q: ~~My question relates~~ to ~~our discussion about~~ the ~~human~~ need for ~~seeing things~~. ~~I was thinking on~~ the ~~way over~~, ~~that I find~~ it ~~disturbing in myself~~ that ~~given the fourteen or fifteen years~~ of ~~reading The Urantia Book~~, ~~and being involved in the Teaching Mission, and knowing~~ you, ~~and developing a personal relationship with~~ you~~, and also being more aware now~~ of the ~~Spirit~~ of ~~Truth, my angels, my Thought Adjuster, and all these gifts~~, that ~~it can become such a mundane part of my life~~. I ~~question whether~~ that ~~represents~~ a ~~failure on my part~~ to ~~respond~~ to the ~~gifts I've received, or~~ it ~~represents a balance of~~ the ~~spiritual and~~ the ~~material in my life~~. ~~To me it seems like I failed here, because I should be more awestruck or something~~.

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A: how to separate the [[Teaching Mission]] from the [[wish]] [[projections]], [[fantasies]], and [[unconscious]] longings of the humans - who are still looking for [[miracles]], how to separate the spiritual from the [[psychic]], how to foster [[faith]] - true faith - while discouraging the need for instant [[confirmation]] that all this is true. This is a [[dilemma]], for we have come close to tipping the [[balance]] with our means of communicating to you. To you this must seem like a [[miracle]] or a [[supernatural]] occurrence, but it is not. It is a mere [[circuit]] for us that is as second nature as your circuits of [[gravity]]. This is not [[spectacular]]. And, because to you - perhaps - it seems spectacular, you [[expect]] other [[paranormal]] [[manifestations]]. That is some of the [[thinking]] that goes on in our [[discussions]] of this [[phenomenon]] on the part of the humans. I cannot tell you that [[Machiventa]] will never appear, for I do not know that. But I can tell you that if he did appear it would not be because a small group of you wished to have your [[faith]] [[confirmed]]. You will see him one day. Perhaps not here. What we find hard to [[understand]] is when you speak with the Prince why you find it so hard to [[accept]] that he is here. The most real things on [[this planet]] are things which you cannot see. The most unreal are those which seem the most solid to you. These are the [[things]] which shall pass away. It is a reversal of [[thinking]] - from our [[perspective]] that - humans suffer from.

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A: ~~Well awestruck? No. To integrate~~ the ~~spiritual and have it become part of your daily life is a good goal~~. ~~It should not be - you do not want to be Paul or Saul~~ on ~~the road and become fanatical. Spiritual experiences do not have to be visions like John had. It should be part of the daily life~~ the way ~~Jesus lived. However~~, ~~only you can answer if you have become jaded~~ or ~~unappreciative~~ of ~~these gifts~~ and ~~this ability. If~~ you ~~practice your spiritual work daily~~, ~~I think~~ you ~~will not~~, ~~because you will deepen in your understanding~~ and ~~communication. As in everything~~, we all ~~go through periods of greater practice or more dedicated practice~~, ~~and then some other areas take our attention for~~ a ~~while~~. ~~All~~ I ~~am asking you~~ to ~~be aware~~ of ~~is to make an effort every day to communicate with your~~ spiritual ~~guides~~. ~~For if you do you will~~ be ~~rewarded for this. And your attention will come back to that eventually~~. ~~(04/25/93)~~

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Q: My [[question]] relates to our [[discussion]] about the human need for seeing things. I was [[thinking]] on the way over, that I find it disturbing in myself that given the fourteen or fifteen years of reading The [[Urantia Book]], and being involved in the [[Teaching Mission]], and knowing you, and [[developing]] a personal [[relationship]] with you, and also being more aware now of the [[Spirit of Truth]], my [[angels]], my [[Thought Adjuster]], and all these gifts, that it can become such a [[mundane]] part of my life. I question whether that [[represents]] a failure on my part to respond to the gifts I've received, or it represents a [[balance]] of the spiritual and the material in my life. To me it seems like I failed here, because I should be more awestruck or something.

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~~===Teaching Mission~~ (~~Circuits~~)~~===~~

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A: Well [[Awe|awestruck]]? No. To [[integrate]] the [[spiritual]] and have it become part of your daily life is a [[good]] goal. It should not be - you do not want to be [[Paul, the Apostle|Paul]] or Saul on the road and become [[fanatical]]. [[Spiritual]] [[experiences]] do not have to be [[visions]] like [[John, the Apostle|John]] had. It should be part of the daily life the way [[Jesus]] lived. However, only you can answer if you have become jaded or unappreciative of these [[gifts]] and this ability. If you [[practice]] your [[spiritual]] work daily, I think you will not, because you will deepen in your [[understanding]] and [[communication]]. As in [[everything]], we all go through periods of greater [[practice]] or more dedicated practice, and then some other areas take our [[attention]] for a while. All I am asking you to be [[aware]] of is to make an [[effort]] every day to [[communicate]] with your spiritual guides. For if you do you will be rewarded for this. And your [[attention]] will come back to that [[eventually]]. (04/25/93)

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R: It's so good to see all of you gathered here. This is a very special day. I want you all to know that on this day the power circuits for the transmission of universe messages to Urantia have received an extra power boost in the name of the present mission. This has been done after careful evaluation of responses to previous transmissions since the reopening of the universe circuits. As you may be aware, once the circuits were reopened each and every mortal on Urantia was capable of connecting to some extent with the communication system. The extent to which this occurs in a particular person is dependent upon many factors including of course personal desire for such knowledge first and foremost, also inherent capacity for electrochemical transduction of the signal which is dependent upon one's particular physical properties. The degree of quietude in that part of the individual's brain which is most receptive to the signal is also an important determinant of your capacity to receive signals. There are other factors also, but I am not permitted to discuss them at this time, however be aware that the signals have been coming and since a favorable response has occurred and there has been demonstration of hunger for more signal it has been determined that the power of the signal will be increased and this has happened just today, my friends. This has been an occasion for joy and celebration. (See Lesson on ~~FORGIVENESS~~)

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R: It's so [[good]] to see all of you gathered here. This is a very special day. I want you all to know that on this day the power [[circuits]] for the transmission of [[universe]] [[messages]] to [[Urantia]] have [[received]] an extra power boost in the name of the [[Teaching Mission|present mission]]. This has been done after careful [[evaluation]] of [[responses]] to previous transmissions since the reopening of the universe [[circuits]]. As you may be [[aware]], once the circuits were reopened each and every [[mortal]] on [[Urantia]] was capable of connecting to some extent with the [[communication]] system. The extent to which this occurs in a particular [[person]] is dependent upon many [[factors]] including of course [[personal]] [[desire]] for such [[knowledge]] first and foremost, also [[inherent]] [[capacity]] for [[electrochemical]] transduction of the [[signal]] which is dependent upon one's particular [[physical]] [[properties]]. The degree of [[quietude]] in that part of the individual's [[brain]] which is most [[receptive]] to the [[signal]] is also an important determinant of your [[capacity]] to [[receive]] [[signals]]. There are other [[factors]] also, but I am not [[permitted]] to discuss them at this time, however be aware that the [[signals]] have been coming and since a favorable response has occurred and there has been [[demonstration]] of [[hunger]] for more signal it has been determined that the [[power]] of the signal will be increased and this has happened just today, my friends. This has been an occasion for [[joy]] and [[celebration]]. (See [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=1993-01-01-Rayson_%26_Friends,_Vol._2,_Part_2#FORGIVENESS Lesson on Forgiveness])

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Q: I have questions about the announcement that you made to begin with, the upstepping of the power. Is there any way that we can be affected by that in our everyday lives?

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Q: I have questions about the [[announcement]] that you made to begin with, the upstepping of the [[power]]. Is there any way that we can be affected by that in our everyday lives?

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A: Yes, indeed. There most certainly is. By continuing to practice the principles that have been taught in these lessons and your Urantia book and in other religious teachings. You will find that your personal effectiveness will be enhanced, and this will be gratifying to you. You will see.

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A: Yes, indeed. There most certainly is. By continuing to [[practice]] the principles that have been taught in these lessons and your [[Urantia book]] and in other religious teachings. You will find that your [[personal]] effectiveness will be enhanced, and this will be gratifying to you. You will see.

S: Thank you very much. I am extremely pleased to hear that.

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Q: Does this opening, or empowering the circuits with greater power, mean that more people even with weaker chemical receptivity could then receive messages from the teachers?

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Q: Does this opening, or empowering the [[circuits]] with greater [[power]], mean that more people even with weaker [[chemical]] [[receptivity]] could then [[receive]] [[messages]] from [[the teachers]]?

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A: Yes, among other things, that is true. Also the influence of those who are participants in the mission, such as yourselves, will be felt that much more strongly.

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A: Yes, among other things, that is true. Also the [[influence]] of those who are [[participants]] in [[the mission]], such as yourselves, will be felt that much more strongly.

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Q: You said a lot of our circuits are opening up to the universe's offerings, which is very encouraging, but that there are also those members who aren't as capable because of their physical state or emotional state. I was wondering if you could give an example of that? And also, tell us if their circuits are being worked on, too, and improved.

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Q: You said a lot of our [[circuits]] are opening up to [[the universe]]'s offerings, which is very [[encouraging]], but that there are also those members who aren't as capable because of their [[physical]] state or [[emotional]] state. I was wondering if you could give an example of that? And also, tell us if their [[circuits]] are being worked on, too, and improved.

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A: I can give you an example by analogy. There are those whose vision, those beings who can see as well as they need to see without glasses. There are others because of irregularities in eye structure require spectacles to function in your culture. There are those who can hear well enough to function without assistance, and there are those who require a hearing aid. The same applies to individual capacity to receive signal.

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A: I can give you an example by [[analogy]]. There are those whose [[vision]], those beings who can see as well as they need to see without [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eyeglasses glasses]. There are others because of irregularities in eye [[structure]] require spectacles to [[function]] in your [[culture]]. There are those who can hear well enough to function without [[assistance]], and there are those who require a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hearing_aid hearing aid]. The same applies to [[individual]] [[capacity]] to receive [[signal]].

Q: But aren't all individuals capable?

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A: Yes, but some hear or sense the signal less clearly when it is at the level that it has been prior to today. When the universe circuits were opened, the signal was intentionally set at a rather low level because with it having been off for such a long period of time, and because of the nature, the unique nature of the experience on Urantia, there was concern that a higher level signal might be overwhelming for the population of this planet. Therefore the decision was made to start with a low level and observe carefully to see whether those with the most inherently clear reception of signal would respond in an appropriate fashion, rather than follow some foul negative response patterns. Since this has been demonstrated to be, it has been demonstrated to be the case that the signal has been received appropriately, the decision was taken to increase the amplitude of signal. You should also be aware that the increase in signal does not yet raise the signal to the level that it obtains on other planets. There will be yet other upsteppings of signal amplitude in the future. Does this answer?

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A: Yes, but some hear or sense the signal less clearly when it is at the level that it has been prior to today. When [[the universe]] [[circuits]] were opened, the [[signal]] was intentionally set at a rather low level because with it having been off for such a long period of time, and because of the [[nature]], the unique nature of the [[experience]] on [[Urantia]], there was concern that a higher level signal might be overwhelming for the [[population]] of [[this planet]]. Therefore the [[decision]] was made to start with a low level and [[observe]] carefully to see whether those with the most [[inherently]] [[clear]] [[reception]] of signal would [[respond]] in an appropriate [[Manner|fashion]], rather than follow some foul [[negative]] [[response]] patterns. Since this has been [[demonstrated]] to be, it has been demonstrated to be the case that the signal has been received appropriately, the [[decision]] was taken to increase the [[amplitude]] of [[signal]]. You should also be aware that the increase in signal does not yet raise the signal to the level that it obtains on [[other planets]]. There will be yet other upsteppings of signal amplitude in the [[future]]. Does this answer?

S: Yes.)

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Q: Exactly where does the signal come from, what part of our universe or creation? Does it come from Nebadon or does it come from Paradise or superuniverse, different places?

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Q: Exactly where does the [[signal]] come from, what part of [[Nebadon|our universe]] or [[Master Universe|creation]]? Does it come from [[Nebadon]] or does it come from [[Paradise]] or [[superuniverse]], different places?

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A: My understanding of universe communication is imperfect, but as I understand the main signal comes from Paradise with input as appropriate from all sectors of the universes. Of course, not every single incident that is of merit can possibly be included in every transmission, so there is necessarily editing that occurs.

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A: My [[understanding]] of universe [[communication]] is imperfect, but as I understand the main [[signal]] comes from [[Paradise]] with input as appropriate from all sectors of [[the universes]]. Of course, not every single incident that is of [[merit]] can possibly be included in every transmission, so there is necessarily editing that occurs.

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Q: Can you explain how its encircuited?

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Q: Can you [[explain]] how its encircuited?

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A: No, I am not privy to that information, although it is a most intriguing area to contemplate.

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A: No, I am not privy to that [[information]], although it is a most [[intriguing]] area to [[contemplate]].

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Q: Rayson, I have a follow-up on that area. Now based on our ability to - let's say for instance we wanted to listen to a broadcast. We might determine we'd like to hear something on music or sports or this or that. Now, if we wanted to hear something in the area of love or caring, would we sort of pick up on that part of the transmission? Would it be kind of differentiated so that as you're open to certain areas, certain areas are coming into you? Does that make any sense? 38

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Q: Rayson, I have a follow-up on that area. Now based on our [[ability]] to - let's say for instance we wanted to [[listen]] to a [[broadcast]]. We might determine we'd like to hear something on [[music]] or sports or this or that. Now, if we wanted to hear something in the area of [[love]] or caring, would we sort of pick up on that part of the transmission? Would it be kind of differentiated so that as you're open to certain areas, certain areas are coming into you? Does that make any sense?

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A: I believe I understand what you are asking. You are asking if one can selectively receive signal according to topics desired. No, this is not true. You will either receive the entire signal or not. And in order to tune in, as you say, to signal the first requirement is your own earnest desire to receive. But you will not be disappointed by any of the topics that are discussed, for they are truly of universal interest. ~~Q. Is this something like a volume control or a dimmer switch on the lights that's been turned up a little bit rather than the sources changed?~~

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A: I [[believe]] I [[understand]] what you are asking. You are asking if one can selectively [[receive]] [[signal]] according to [[topics]] desired. No, this is not true. You will either receive the entire signal or not. And in order to [[tune]] in, as you say, to signal the first requirement is your own [[earnest]] [[desire]] to receive. But you will not be [[disappointed]] by any of the [[topics]] that are [[discussed]], for they are truly of [[universal]] interest.

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~~A: Yes, you could make~~ that ~~comparison.~~

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Q. Is this something like a volume control or a dimmer switch on the lights that's been turned up a little bit rather than the sources changed?

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Q: ~~I've a question about the power boost~~ that~~'s taken place today~~. Will that in any way affect the work of spiritual healers and the connection between those Urantians who are spiritual healers and the Life Carriers who work through them or are other entities that work through them?

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A: Yes, you could make that [[comparison]].

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A: ~~That is~~ a ~~good~~ question~~. I am not certain of~~ the ~~answer~~. ~~I would surmise~~ that any ~~healing~~ work that ~~is undertaken would be enhanced by this recent development.~~

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Q: I've a question about the [[power]] boost that's taken place today. Will that in any way affect the [[work]] of spiritual [[healers]] and the [[connection]] between those Urantians who are spiritual healers and the [[Life Carriers]] who work through them or are other [[entities]] that work through them?

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S: ~~Yes, that seemed that way to me, too~~. I~~'m also curious,~~ I ~~don't understand how this works, but does the signal getting stronger in~~ any ~~way affect how we are perceived? In other words, does it~~ work ~~both ways? I mean, if the analogy~~ is ~~like a radio, it doesn't work both ways, but does the person on the receiving end send out a stronger signal? Do our requests and prayers get heard with any more clarity than they were before?~~

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A: That is a good question. I am not certain of the answer. I would surmise that any [[healing]] work that is undertaken would be enhanced by this recent [[development]].

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R: You mean by higher entities?

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S: Yes, that seemed that way to me, too. I'm also [[curious]], I don't [[understand]] how this works, but does the [[signal]] getting stronger in any way affect how we are [[perceived]]? In other [[words]], does it work both ways? I mean, if the [[analogy]] is like a [[radio]], it doesn't work both ways, but does the [[person]] on the receiving end send out a stronger signal? Do our requests and [[prayers]] get heard with any more [[clarity]] than they were before?

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R: You mean by higher [[entities]]?

S: Right, by higher entities.

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A: There has never really been an impediment to the reception of prayer from this planet. That was intentionally left in place. We would not abandon Urantia because of an unfortunate mistake.

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A: There has never really been an impediment to the [[reception]] of [[prayer]] from [[this planet]]. That was intentionally left in place. We would not [[abandon]] [[Urantia]] because of an unfortunate [[mistake]].

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S: That's comforting, but what about, for instance, an appeal for a contact with a teacher, that kind of thing? Is it just that the signal, is that also an area that has always been just, or are at least since the adjudication, been as strong as it will be in terms of teachers hearing us appealing to have that?

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S: That's [[comforting]], but what about, for instance, an appeal for a [[contact]] with a [[teacher]], that kind of thing? Is it just that the [[signal]], is that also an area that has always been just, or are at least since the [[adjudication]], been as strong as it will be in terms of teachers hearing us [[appealing]] to have that?

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A: What is most likely to change is that as more and more beings on Urantia receive stronger signal, there will be more appeals for teachers. There will be more spiritual growth of more individuals, and there will be a greater awareness of each person's spiritual light on the part of all individuals dwelling on Urantia. (09/25/93)

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A: What is most likely to [[change]] is that as more and more [[beings]] on [[Urantia]] receive stronger [[signal]], there will be more appeals for [[teachers]]. There will be more [[spiritual growth]] of more [[individuals]], and there will be a greater [[awareness]] of each person's spiritual [[light]] on the part of all [[individuals]] dwelling on [[Urantia]]. (09/25/93)

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S: Rayson, with respect to the ~~teaching mission~~ at large, are planets that were isolated and have evolutionary life on them, are they all recipients of missions similar to this?

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S: Rayson, with respect to the [[Teaching Mission]] at large, are [[Isolated worlds|planets]] that were isolated and have [[evolutionary]] life on them, are they all recipients of [[missions]] similar to this?

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R: Yes, although the missions are at various stages of development, not coincident with this mission necessarily.

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R: Yes, although the [[missions]] are at various [[stages]] of [[development]], not coincident with [[this mission]] necessarily.

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S: But just in the history of that planet, if it was at one point isolated at some point is it bolstered and fostered by a ~~teaching mission~~ similar to this? 39

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S: But just in the [[history]] of that [[planet]], if it was at one point isolated at some point is it bolstered and fostered by a [[Teaching Mission]] similar to this?

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R: Yes, of course. Father does not abandon His children in distress. Yes, whatever is required to restore an appropriate setting for eventual light and life is done. Yes, that is true.

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R: Yes, of course. [[The Father|Father]] does not [[abandon]] His children in distress. Yes, whatever is required to restore an appropriate setting for [[eventual]] [[light and life]] is done. Yes, that is true.

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S: I also have a spontaneous question, one that I didn't plan. As you were speaking I remembered during the most recent remembrance supper there was an allusion to the fact that by next remembrance supper, the 2,000th mortal celebration of Joshua, that there would be some type of occurrence or some type of event. And that seemed to be a departure from what we've normally heard from the teaching staff, I mean it sounded like something visible and tangible. I was wondering if you care to comment on that.

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S: I also have a [[spontaneous]] question, one that I didn't [[plan]]. As you were speaking I [[remembered]] during the most recent [[remembrance supper]] there was an allusion to the [[fact]] that by next remembrance supper, the 2,000th [[mortal]] [[celebration]] of [[122:8 The Birth of Jesus|Joshua]], that there would be some type of occurrence or some type of [[event]]. And that seemed to be a departure from what we've normally heard from the [[Teacher Corps|teaching staff]], I mean it sounded like something [[visible]] and tangible. I was [[wondering]] if you care to comment on that.

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R: Well, at least one such event has occurred already in the sense of the upstepping of the energy for the signal of the universe circuits to Urantia. That is a very significant event indeed. It was not expected to occur as soon as this, but it has already had profound effects on the social life of this planet.

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R: Well, at least one such [[event]] has occurred already in the sense of the upstepping of the [[energy]] for the [[signal]] of [[the universe]] [[circuits]] to [[Urantia]]. That is a very significant [[event]] indeed. It was not [[expected]] to occur as soon as this, but it has already had [[profound]] effects on the [[social]] life of [[this planet]].

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S: As we've observed.

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S: As we've [[observed]].

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R: At a future time it will be almost as if a line was drawn in the history of this planet with a before and an after. It may not be quite so clear right now because you are living in it. As far as visualizations and materializations and such, I am not aware that anything along this line is planned because of the still primitive condition of Urantia. There would be much misinterpretation of such an event, unfortunately.

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R: At a [[future]] time it will be almost as if a line was drawn in [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_Urantia_Text_-_Contents#Part_III._The_History_of_Urantia the history of this planet] with a before and an after. It may not be quite so [[clear]] right now because you are living in it. As far as [[visualizations]] and [[materializations]] and such, I am not aware that anything along this line is planned because of the still [[primitive]] condition of [[Urantia]]. There would be much misinterpretation of such an [[event]], unfortunately.

S: So then it's safe to say those with eyes will see, and those with ears will hear, and those that don't, won't.

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R: Well, that would be one way that you could state it, yes. All of you who are here today are more attuned in your perception of things spiritual, and that is why you have heeded the call. You are the sensitive ones, and you will note as the mission proceeds there may be others who are newcomers who are somewhat less sensitive. It is important that you be kind and gentle with them. (10/16/93)

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R: Well, that would be one way that you could state it, yes. All of you who are here today are more [[attuned]] in your [[perception]] of things [[spiritual]], and that is why you have heeded the call. You are the [[sensitive]] ones, and you will note as [[the mission]] proceeds there may be others who are newcomers who are somewhat less [[sensitive]]. It is important that you be [[kind]] and [[gentle]] with them. (10/16/93)

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===Teaching Mission ~~(Phase Two)~~===

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Greetings. This is Rayson. I'm delighted to see you here today, my [[friends]]. Today's lesson will be somewhat [[complex]], for we shall be joining the threads of [[three]] separate subjects together, intertwining them. I shall be doing this increasingly in the remaining lessons, for my [[time]] with you grows short, regrettably. [Later]

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Greetings. This is Rayson. I'm delighted to see you here today, my friends. Today's lesson will be somewhat complex, for we shall be joining the threads of three separate subjects together, intertwining them. I shall be doing this increasingly in the remaining lessons, for my time with you grows short, regrettably. [Later]

S: One more question please, sir. You said your time was short. Does that mean another will follow you?

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R: I am not at liberty to discuss this. As far as I know the plan is still being discussed.

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R: I am not at [[liberty]] to discuss this. As far as I know the [[plan]] is still being [[discussed]].

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S: Do we need to be at a certain level when you're finished with us in order to get another teacher? Or is the question are we doing OK with your instruction?

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S: Do we need to be at a certain level when you're finished with us in order to get another [[teacher]]? Or is the question are we doing OK with your instruction?

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R: You are doing extremely well. The original plan, as I understand, was for the students to grow into teachers, each and every one.

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R: You are doing extremely well. The [[original]] [[plan]], as I [[understand]], was for the [[students]] to grow into [[teachers]], each and every one.

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S: When you say your time is extremely short, can you give us a time concept of that?

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S: When you say your time is extremely short, can you give us a [[time]] [[concept]] of that?

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R: Not at this point, but we are not quite there yet.

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R: Not at this [[point]], but we are not quite there yet.

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S: Rayson, this is (S). Is your limited time with us related to the August 21st millennium culmination of the rebellion, whatever's going to be happening, birthday party, I guess, yes?

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S: Rayson, this is (S). Is your [[limited]] [[time]] with us related to the August 21st millennium culmination of [[the rebellion]], whatever's going to be happening, birthday party, I guess, yes?

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R: No, it is more closely related to the extent of progress in spiritual growth that has occurred among the students of a given group. This group has done well, and it has been determined that the requirement for a teacher is becoming less and less as you proceed forward. Our goal is to help you along until you are sufficiently advanced to become an independently functioning unit in conjunction with your indwelling Adjuster. This is the way in which all of the universes function. It is the most efficient way. I sense regret.

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R: No, it is more closely related to the extent of [[progress]] in [[spiritual growth]] that has occurred among the [[students]] of a given group. This group has done well, and it has been determined that the requirement for a [[teacher]] is becoming less and less as you [[proceed]] forward. Our [[goal]] is to help you along until you are sufficiently advanced to become an independently functioning unit in conjunction with your indwelling [[Adjuster]]. This is the way in which all of [[the universes]] [[function]]. It is the most efficient way. I sense [[regret]].

S: Sadness.

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R: But why be sad when you have something that so few others have been privileged to share?

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R: But why be sad when you have something that so few others have been [[privileged]] to [[share]]?

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S: It's to be in the dark for 350,000 years, then to meet a new friend, and then be told that this friend is leaving is a great, is a human emotion for sadness. That makes me want to cry.

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S: It's to be in the [[dark]] for 350,000 years, then to meet a new [[friend]], and then be told that this friend is leaving is a great, is a human [[emotion]] for [[sadness]]. That makes me want to [[cry]].

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S: But you're not leaving, are you, Rayson? You'll be with us individually?

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S: But you're not leaving, are you, Rayson? You'll be with us [[individually]]?

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R: Yes, of course, and I will be available for questions.

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R: Yes, of course, and I will be available for [[questions]].

S: Oh, I feel better. (12/18/93)

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Greetings, this is Rayson. I am delighted to see you, all of you, gathered here today. This is a special day for we have very few lessons remaining, and I would like to announce that we shall be allowed to continue a second phase in this particular group. Originally, my plan was to give a set number of lessons to the body of this group, not constrained so much by time as by content considerations. We have nearly completed the course of study, so to speak. However, some in this group have expressed the desire for an extended period of work with this group and teacher; therefore I have been given permission to embark upon a higher level of study with this particular group. I am very excited and enthusiastic about this prospect and we believe that this group is well suited for a higher level study course. Are there any questions about this?

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Greetings, this is Rayson. I am delighted to see you, all of you, gathered here today. This is a special day for we have very few lessons remaining, and I would like to [[announce]] that we shall be allowed to continue a second [[phase]] in this particular [[group]]. Originally, my [[plan]] was to give a set number of lessons to the [[body]] of this group, not constrained so much by time as by content [[considerations]]. We have nearly completed the [[course]] of [[study]], so to speak. However, some in this group have [[expressed]] the [[desire]] for an extended period of [[work]] with this group and teacher; therefore I have been given [[permission]] to embark upon a higher level of study with this particular [[group]]. I am very [[excited]] and [[enthusiastic]] about this prospect and we believe that this group is well suited for a higher level [[study]] [[course]]. Are there any questions about this?

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S: I wonder if this is also because we have several newer readers, newer members of our group?

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S: I wonder if this is also because we have several newer [[readers]], newer members of our [[group]]?

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R: That was a consideration, however not a major one, for, as you know, during the course of this mission many have come and gone and because of efforts at transcription of the lessons, the core content is available for review by new members of the ~~teaching mission~~. The major consideration in allowing an extension with this group was more related to the fact that there is a great hunger for knowledge and a great willingness to participate in the business of incorporating these lessons into every day life on the part of the main body of participants in this particular teaching group. Does that answer? 41

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R: That was a [[consideration]], however not a major one, for, as you know, during the course of [[this mission]] many have come and gone and because of [[efforts]] at [[transcription]] of the lessons, the core [[content]] is available for review by new members of the [[Teaching Mission]]. The major [[consideration]] in allowing an extension with this [[group]] was more related to the [[fact]] that there is a great [[hunger]] for [[knowledge]] and a great willingness to [[participate]] in the business of incorporating these lessons into every day life on the part of the main body of [[participants]] in this particular teaching [[group]]. Does that answer?

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S: Yes, I would also like to say that I am extremely happy that you are proceeding to a second phase. I'm looking forward to that.

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S: Yes, I would also like to say that I am extremely [[happy]] that you are proceeding to a second phase. I'm looking forward to that.

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R: It will be much hard work for you.

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R: It will be much hard [[work]] for you.

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S: Rayson, I want to also say I'm so excited about the fact that you're willing to continue on. The hard work I think we'll welcome, so thank you very, very much. That's exciting.

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S: Rayson, I want to also say I'm so [[excited]] about the [[fact]] that you're willing to continue on. The hard [[work]] I think we'll welcome, so thank you very, very much. That's exciting.

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S2: Rayson, I have one question that you may not be free to answer, but it is thi

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S2: Rayson, I have one [[question]] that you may not be [[free]] to answer, but it is thi....

S: What is happening with Bertrand's group, too, that's being allowed to continue?

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R: Yes. That group, too, has prospered and made good progress. Remember, my friends, that one of the goals of this ~~teaching mission~~ is to produce a core of human teachers, meaning yourselves and the others who are involved with other groups, who will go forth and continue this most difficult task of uplifting Urantia and disseminating not only these teachings but ongoing messages that each of you will be receiving through the universe circuits as transmitted to you by your indwelling Thought Adjuster.

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R: Yes. That group, too, has prospered and made good [[progress]]. Remember, my [[friends]], that one of the [[goals]] of this [[Teaching Mission]] is to produce a core of [[human]] [[teachers]], meaning yourselves and the others who are involved with other groups, who will go forth and continue this most [[difficult]] task of uplifting [[Urantia]] and [[disseminating]] not only these teachings but ongoing [[messages]] that each of you will be [[receiving]] through [[the universe]] [[circuits]] as [[transmitted]] to you by your indwelling [[Thought Adjuster]].

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S: Can you tell us, do you have any ideas about how long the second phase would last in terms of numbers of lessons or a time frame?

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S: Can you tell us, do you have any [[ideas]] about how long the second phase would last in terms of [[numbers]] of lessons or a [[time]] frame?

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R: That has not yet been determined, but I would guess something like a year of your time, more or less, depending on the response of the group to a slightly different modality of interaction. There will be a requirement for greater participation among the members of the group than is presently the case.

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R: That has not yet been determined, but I would guess something like a year of your time, more or less, depending on the [[response]] of the group to a slightly different [[modality]] of [[interaction]]. There will be a requirement for greater [[participation]] among the members of the group than is presently the case.

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S: Within the context of the session itself?

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S: Within the [[context]] of the session itself?

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R: Yes. At first this will be difficult for you, but as you progress you will find it to be less so.

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R: Yes. At first this will be [[difficult]] for you, but as you progress you will find it to be less so.

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S: What sort of increased interaction would be required?

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S: What sort of increased [[interaction]] would be required?

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R: Well, as you are being prepared to become a teacher yourself, there will eventually be lesson preparation and presentation by the members of the group. Prior to that there will be mostly group discussions of a variety of topics. This is in keeping with the preparation of outstanding spiritual teachers on Urantia.

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R: Well, as you are being [[prepared]] to become a [[teacher]] yourself, there will [[eventually]] be lesson [[preparation]] and presentation by the members of the [[group]]. Prior to that there will be mostly group [[discussions]] of a variety of [[topics]]. This is in keeping with the [[preparation]] of outstanding [[spiritual]] [[teachers]] on [[Urantia]].

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S: Sounds exciting.) (01/15/94)

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S: Sounds [[exciting]].) (01/15/94)

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R: Friends, today's session will be a bit different from the usual, for this will be our last formal lesson. In addition to the lesson, I am going to explain the next phase of this group's educational experience in the ~~teaching mission~~. Do you have a preference as to whether you would care to hear the lesson first or second?

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R: Friends, today's session will be a bit [[different]] from the usual, for this will be our last [[formal]] lesson. In addition to the lesson, I am going to [[explain]] the next phase of this group's [[educational]] [[experience]] in the [[Teaching Mission]]. Do you have a [[preference]] as to whether you would [[care]] to hear the lesson first or second?

S: I prefer the lesson first.

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R: Very well. (See ~~LESSON~~: Work and Love) I have used this last lesson as a model for our next phase of education. What we shall do beginning next session will be to start with basic concepts, and I will serve as the moderator while participants in the group offer components of the lesson. It will seem random to you at first, but your unseen helpers will be working with you during the interim periods between meetings in such a way that the final product of each session will fit together and form a cohesive unit as if uttered by one being. This will serve many purposes. This will help you to see how a loving attitude enables you to cooperate together and produce something of real and lasting value. It also enables you to work at your own speed while you are alone preparing and set your own pace for spiritual growth. Additionally, you will be learning skills which will enable you to duplicate this teaching group when you go forth at a later stage in the mission and form your own separate groups among new members of the mission. I sense that you are all excited and enthusiastic about this prospect. [Enthusiastic assents.) I will receive questions and comments now.

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R: Very well. (See [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=1993-01-01-Rayson_%26_Friends,_Vol._2,_Part_4#WORK_with_Respect_to_LOVE Lesson: Work and Love]) I have used this last lesson as a [[model]] for our next phase of [[education]]. What we shall do beginning next session will be to start with basic [[concepts]], and I will serve as the [[moderator]] while [[participants]] in the [[group]] offer components of the lesson. It will seem [[random]] to you at first, but your [[Spiritual helpers|unseen helpers]] will be working with you during the interim periods between [[meetings]] in such a way that the final product of each session will fit [[together]] and form a cohesive unit as if uttered by one [[being]]. This will serve many [[purposes]]. This will help you to see how a loving [[attitude]] enables you to [[cooperate]] together and produce something of real and lasting [[value]]. It also enables you to [[work]] at your own [[speed]] while you are [[alone]] [[preparing]] and set your own pace for [[spiritual growth]]. Additionally, you will be [[learning]] [[skills]] which will enable you to duplicate this teaching [[group]] when you go forth at a later [[stage]] in [[the mission]] and form your own separate groups among new members of [[the mission]]. I sense that you are all [[excited]] and [[enthusiastic]] about this prospect. [[[Enthusiastic]] assents.) I will [[receive]] [[questions]] and comments now.

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Q: Rayson, is there an intention as this second phase progresses to prepare us for transmitting and receiving in our future study groups?

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Q: Rayson, is there an [[intention]] as this second phase [[progresses]] to [[prepare]] us for [[transmitting]] and receiving in our [[future]] [[study]] groups?

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A: You are already prepared. You need only to take that final leap of faith in order to function as a transmitter receiver. There is a publication circulating which will be helpful to you in this regard.

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A: You are already [[prepared]]. You need only to take that final leap of faith in order to [[function]] as a [[transmitter receiver]]. There is a publication circulating which will be helpful to you in this regard.

S: I look forward to seeing that.

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S: Rayson, are we going to be assigned topics of homework so that we can all bring thought-out concepts to these sessions?

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S: Rayson, are we going to be assigned [[topics]] of [[homework]] so that we can all bring [[thought]]-out [[concepts]] to these sessions?

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R: If you prefer, we can do that. Otherwise, one or are another member of the group may pick a topic and a consensus may be reached.

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R: If you prefer, we can do that. Otherwise, one or are another member of the [[group]] may pick a [[topic]] and a [[consensus]] may be reached.

S: Should this consensus be reached in advance or are after we arrive?

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S: We would simply agree on a topic for the next session? (Yes) I would prefer that we would do it in advance so that it would be something we are really interested in instead of trying to guess the things of interest.

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S: We would simply [[agree]] on a [[topic]] for the next session? (Yes) I would prefer that we would do it in advance so that it would be something we are really interested in instead of trying to guess the [[things]] of interest.

S2: Maybe a combination would be nice.

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S: No, our interest may be more in discussing earthly catastrophes right now than they might be three months from now.

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S: No, our interest may be more in [[discussing]] earthly [[catastrophes]] right now than they might be three months from now.

R: That is fine.

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Q: I understood you to say, Rayson, that we would be discussing basic concepts. So would we, then, in our preparation during the week, apply these basic concepts to whatever topic we choose? Is that the way you perceive the program?

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Q: I [[understood]] you to say, Rayson, that we would be [[discussing]] basic [[concepts]]. So would we, then, in our [[preparation]] during the week, apply these basic concepts to whatever [[topic]] we choose? Is that the way you [[perceive]] the [[program]]?

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A: Yes, that is one way of doing it. Some have suggested that the basic concept itself be the basis for discussion, but the other is appropriate as well. And during your period of preparation you will find yourself reflecting on basic spiritual concepts and values heavily which will be a very useful exercise for you and will assist in your growth and development as a teacher.

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A: Yes, that is one way of doing it. Some have suggested that the basic [[concept]] itself be the basis for [[discussion]], but the other is appropriate as well. And during your period of [[preparation]] you will find yourself [[reflecting]] on basic spiritual [[concepts]] and values heavily which will be a very useful [[exercise]] for you and will [[assist]] in your [[growth]] and [[development]] as a [[teacher]].

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Q: So actually we could take any one basic concept and apply it to any topic and have a whole lesson on that, couldn't we?

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Q: So actually we could take any one basic [[concept]] and apply it to any [[topic]] and have a whole lesson on that, couldn't we?

A: Yes, certainly.

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S: I did not mean to preclude other suggestions as to whether or not you should dictate the lessons or we should select them. I notice that there's been almost no comments on that or suggestions, either affirm or deny.

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S: I did not mean to preclude other suggestions as to whether or not you should [[dictate]] the lessons or we should select them. I notice that there's been almost no comments on that or suggestions, either affirm or [[deny]].

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S2: I personally would like to see a mixture. I think it might be nice at times if we could say as a group that we would like to talk about something, but I also would like to think that Rayson would be contributing his ideas of what we might be covering. Also, if I'm perceiving this properly, we're going to end up more and more getting the advantage of our celestial contact to help us with our program through ourselves. It will be as though we begin to learn how a transmitter receiver actually works, that is, we'll get guidance mentally as to how we're going to say things and so on. Is that right?

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S2: I personally would like to see a mixture. I think it might be nice at times if we could say as a [[group]] that we would like to talk about something, but I also would like to [[think]] that Rayson would be contributing his [[ideas]] of what we might be covering. Also, if I'm [[perceiving]] this properly, we're going to end up more and more getting the [[advantage]] of our [[celestial]] [[contact]] to help us with our program through ourselves. It will be as though we begin to learn how a [[transmitter receiver]] actually works, that is, we'll get [[guidance]] mentally as to how we're going to say things and so on. Is that right?

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A: Yes. You are exactly right. And you are also right in understanding that this will be a period of weaning from the previous situation in which I have done all the leading and you have done all the following. You will be learning to become leaders yourselves which you will find strengthening and gratifying.

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A: Yes. You are exactly right. And you are also right in [[understanding]] that this will be a period of [[weaning]] from the previous situation in which I have done all the [[leading]] and you have done all the following. You will be learning to become [[leaders]] yourselves which you will find [[strengthening]] and gratifying.

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Q: Rayson, does that mean eventually, as we go along, we'll basically have more or less a guide not unlike yourself - that would be available for each of us? Like, for instance, Rayson is very available and can work with (T/R) at this time. Would that mean that maybe, for instance, (Student), or myself, or any of us, would have someone not unlike yourself, as a teacher who would be present?

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Q: Rayson, does that mean [[eventually]], as we go along, we'll basically have more or less a [[guide]] not unlike yourself - that would be available for each of us? Like, for instance, Rayson is very available and can work with ([[T/R]]) at this time. Would that mean that maybe, for instance, ([[Student]]), or myself, or any of us, would have someone not unlike yourself, as a [[teacher]] who would be present?

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A: You already have those teachers, but you may not yet be consciously aware of their presence.

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A: You already have those [[teachers]], but you may not yet be [[consciously]] [[aware]] of their [[presence]].

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Q: Or conscious of them but not as conscious of them as (T/R) is of Rayson at this time - we're all very aware of you - but as real as that, right?

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Q: Or [[conscious]] of them but not as conscious of them as ([[T/R]]) is of Rayson at this time - we're all very [[aware]] of you - but as real as that, right?

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A: Yes, yes, you understand it exactly.

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A: Yes, yes, you [[understand]] it exactly.

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Q: Would it be appropriate for us to select one of our group to lead the way in the discussions from lesson to lesson so that we can get experience leading discussions of this sort?

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Q: Would it be appropriate for us to select one of our [[group]] to lead the way in the [[discussions]] from lesson to lesson so that we can get [[experience]] [[leading]] [[discussions]] of this sort?

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A: Well, that would be one way that you could approach this process, however you would want to be certain that it would not always be the same few people leaving the others out. It would be in the best interests of the group to have a rotating schedule, if that were the way that you elected to proceed. However, the manner in which you all contributed to our lesson today was a useful and instructive experience which should show you, particularly on relistening, just how powerful it is to include all group participants in a general discussion working toward truth.

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A: Well, that would be one way that you could approach this [[process]], however you would want to be certain that it would not always be the same few people leaving the others out. It would be in the best interests of the [[group]] to have a [[rotating]] [[schedule]], if that were the way that you [[elected]] to [[proceed]]. However, the [[manner]] in which you all [[contributed]] to our lesson today was a useful and instructive [[experience]] which should show you, particularly on relistening, just how [[powerful]] it is to include all group participants in a general [[discussion]] working toward [[truth]].

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Q: Rayson, earlier when you started to describe this new phase you were saying that you would serve as the moderator while we would participate by offering components of the lesson. It sounds to me as though by having you serve as moderator while the participants in the group would offer various components of the lesson, we can learn how to be moderators. And so the suggestion that we take turns being moderator, while it has value and certainly is something to do later, it seems to me is one that we might wait a while on and have you be the moderator for a number of lessons first. Now I don't know how anyone else feels about that, or if you feel strongly about it. Could you comment on that?

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Q: Rayson, earlier when you started to [[describe]] this new [[phase]] you were saying that you would serve as the [[moderator]] while we would [[participate]] by offering components of the lesson. It sounds to me as though by having you serve as moderator while the participants in the group would offer various components of the lesson, we can learn how to be moderators. And so the suggestion that we take turns being moderator, while it has [[value]] and certainly is something to do later, it seems to me is one that we might wait a while on and have you be the moderator for a number of lessons first. Now I don't know how anyone else feels about that, or if you feel strongly about it. Could you comment on that?

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A: My role as moderator and participant in the next phase of this educational exercise will be more as the relationship of mortar to stone in the building of a wall. You shall supply the stones, select the 44 shapes, sizes, colors and other qualities, and I shall function as needed to help pull your contributions together. As you become more experienced however, this will be less and less necessary, and it is my sincere hope and wish that by the end of this phase there will be no real need for my presence, and you will be able to function by yourselves. Is this agreeable to you? [All agree.]

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A: My role as [[moderator]] and [[participant]] in the next [[phase]] of this [[educational]] [[exercise]] will be more as the [[relationship]] of mortar to stone in the building of a wall. You shall supply the stones, select the 44 shapes, sizes, colors and other [[qualities]], and I shall [[function]] as needed to help pull your contributions [[together]]. As you become more [[experienced]] however, this will be less and less [[necessary]], and it is my [[sincere]] [[hope]] and [[wish]] that by the end of this [[phase]] there will be no real need for my [[presence]], and you will be able to [[function]] by yourselves. Is this agreeable to you? [All [[agree]].]

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S: Rayson, perhaps, if people want to decide on a topic for next week we can do so now. If someone feels a need to talk about something they should say so. Or, if no one feels a need to name a topic, perhaps you could. Of course, waiting until next week to choose the topic is all right, too. Or at least, we should be willing to change next week. If someone has an experience during the week that needs to be addressed that is different from the topic but includes another topic, we need to be willing to be open to that, also. Those are three different options really. If anyone has a need to assign one today, if someone feels a topic is dear to their heart, they should name it, and we can discuss it. If no one does then you could name it. And we could always be willing to be open next week, if there is another greater need. I'm comfortable with you moderating and with us all participating because I think we do all participate fairly well.

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S: Rayson, perhaps, if people want to [[decide]] on a [[topic]] for next week we can do so now. If someone [[feels]] a need to talk about something they should say so. Or, if no one feels a need to name a [[topic]], perhaps you could. Of course, waiting until next week to [[choose]] the topic is all right, too. Or at least, we should be willing to [[change]] next week. If someone has an [[experience]] during the week that needs to be addressed that is [[different]] from the topic but includes another topic, we need to be willing to be open to that, also. Those are three [[different]] [[options]] really. If anyone has a need to assign one today, if someone feels a topic is dear to their [[heart]], they should name it, and we can [[discuss]] it. If no one does then you could name it. And we could always be willing to be open next week, if there is another greater need. I'm comfortable with you moderating and with us all participating because I think we do all participate fairly well.

R: Are there any other comments in answer to this comment?

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S: I'm perfectly willing to go with any format that is agreeable with everyone. I'm excited and interested and anxious to hear what I'm going to be taught during this week in preparation.

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S: I'm perfectly willing to go with any format that is agreeable with everyone. I'm [[excited]] and interested and anxious to hear what I'm going to be taught during this week in [[preparation]].

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S2: I was thinking of a topic that might be of interest would be cooperation. (

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S2: I was [[thinking]] of a [[topic]] that might be of interest would be [[cooperation]].

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S3: Interesting.) Since we're all going to be in a new phase of cooperation and interdependence in a relationship, it might be a start. I mean that's just an idea.

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S3: Interesting. Since we're all going to be in a new phase of [[cooperation]] and [[interdependence]] in a [[relationship]], it might be a start. I mean that's just an [[idea]].

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S3: It's a really good idea. I like that. S4: I like cooperation, too.

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S3: It's a really [[good]] idea. I like that. S4: I like [[cooperation]], too.

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R: That certainly is an excellent first topic for this group. Since all seem to be agreed, we shall make this topic of cooperation the basis for discussion next week. I thank you all for your acceptance of me as your teacher and for your loving participation in the lessons to date, and I enthusiastically and excitedly look forward to our next set of experiences together.

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R: That certainly is an excellent first [[topic]] for this group. Since all seem to be [[agreed]], we shall make this topic of [[cooperation]] the basis for [[discussion]] next week. I thank you all for your [[acceptance]] of me as your [[teacher]] and for your loving [[participation]] in the lessons to date, and I [[enthusiastically]] and excitedly look forward to our next set of [[experiences]] together.

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S: Rayson, I feel some sadness at losing the wonderful lessons that Prince Melchizedek is writing and you are delivering so artfully. They will always be cherished by me. I ask your permission to make a publication to supplement Rayson and Friends which will terminate with this lesson and circulate it among the readers as the Rayson and Friends II. This seems to be an appropriate point to end it instead of January the first. Do you have any comments on that?

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S: Rayson, I feel some [[sadness]] at losing the [[wonderful]] lessons that Prince [[Melchizedek]] is [[writing]] and you are delivering so artfully. They will always be cherished by me. I ask your [[permission]] to make a publication to supplement Rayson and Friends which will terminate with this lesson and circulate it among the [[readers]] as the Rayson and Friends II. This seems to be an appropriate [[point]] to end it instead of January the first. Do you have any comments on that?

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R: Yes. First, you certainly have permission to proceed with your publication. Second, whatever made you think that Melchizedek would be abandoning your group at this early time?

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R: Yes. First, you certainly have permission to [[proceed]] with your publication. Second, whatever made you [[think]] that [[Melchizedek]] would be [[abandoning]] your group at this early time?

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S: I don't think I thought that. I thought that He was writing the lessons. I've been so lazy that I really wanted to be spoon fed, and I think probably I'll be missing that now that I'm going to grow up a little bit.

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S: I don't think I thought that. I thought that He was [[writing]] the lessons. I've been so [[lazy]] that I really wanted to be spoon fed, and I think probably I'll be missing that now that I'm going to grow up a little bit.

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R: You give me so little credit? (laughter)

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R: You give me so little credit? ([[laughter]])

S2: That's a joke, right?

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S: I also feel that way about your delivery and your changes in the topics of the lessons that have been prepared. You've been very responsive to our needs. But I can sincerely say that I regret this losing you as a teacher and I'm excited to have you take over as a moderator.

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S: I also [[feel]] that way about your delivery and your [[changes]] in the topics of the lessons that have been [[prepared]]. You've been very [[responsive]] to our needs. But I can [[sincerely]] say that I [[regret]] this losing you as a teacher and I'm excited to have you take over as a moderator.

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S3: Rayson, I want to echo (S)'s comments and also want to thank you for putting him on the hot seat a little bit and see him squirm. (laughter) He's so articulate he squirms right out of those things. But thank you so much for everything you've done. These lessons have just been wonderful, and I'm so glad I'm continuing in this framework. I know I speak for everyone here, but I want everyone else to say something, too.

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S3: Rayson, I want to echo (S)'s comments and also want to thank you for putting him on the hot seat a little bit and see him squirm. ([[laughter]]) He's so articulate he squirms right out of those things. But thank you so much for [[everything]] you've done. These lessons have just been [[wonderful]], and I'm so glad I'm continuing in this framework. I know I speak for everyone here, but I want everyone else to say something, too.

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S4: Rayson, first I want to say we love you dearly and we hope we continue this relationship eternally. I really look forward to closer and long duration relationship.

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S4: Rayson, first I want to say we [[love]] you dearly and we [[hope]] we continue this [[relationship]] [[eternally]]. I really look forward to closer and long duration [[relationship]].

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S5: Rayson, I want to thank you personally for all the wonderful lessons, inspiring lessons that you've given us over the past two years. I'll never forget them, and hopefully will more diligently apply them. And I think that that's the way that we all are inspired to show our thanks for these lessons is to more diligently apply them in our lives.

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S5: Rayson, I want to thank you [[personally]] for all the [[wonderful]] lessons, [[inspiring]] lessons that you've given us over the past two years. I'll never [[forget]] them, and hopefully will more [[diligently]] apply them. And I think that that's the way that we all are [[inspired]] to show our thanks for these lessons is to more [[diligently]] apply them in our lives.

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R: Yes, yes, you are right. Remember that work is worship. Spiritual work is a very fine and much regarded means of showing your sincere love and worship for our Father, our dear Father, who created us all and who loves us very much.

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R: Yes, yes, you are right. Remember that work is [[worship]]. [[Spiritual]] [[work]] is a very fine and much regarded means of showing your [[sincere]] [[love]] and [[worship]] for [[our Father]], our dear Father, who created us all and who loves us very much.

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S6: Rayson, I'd like to thank you for the opportunity to continue in the new format that will enable us to grow, to grow even more. Thank you.

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S6: Rayson, I'd like to thank you for the [[opportunity]] to continue in the new format that will enable us to [[grow]], to grow even more. Thank you.

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R: You are welcome. Are there any other comments or are there questions?

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R: You are [[welcome]]. Are there any other comments or are there questions?

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S: Rayson, I imagine there are a few special visitors here today, this being our last lesson. Is there anyone visiting here who would like to say anything or are would you acknowledge their presence for us?

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S: Rayson, I [[imagine]] there are a few special [[visitors]] here today, this being our last lesson. Is there anyone visiting here who would like to say anything or are would you acknowledge their [[presence]] for us?

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R: (S) you are correct in your perception that there are many present today, a huge gathering, in fact, including all of your personal teachers, as well as a high level emissary from your Planetary Prince who sends His love and greetings.

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R: (S) you are correct in your [[perception]] that there are many present today, a huge gathering, in [[fact]], including all of your [[personal]] [[teachers]], as well as a high level emissary from your [[Planetary Prince]] who sends His [[love]] and greetings.

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S7: Rayson, I'd like to thank you personally for all the lessons and the growth that I've felt over the last couple years of participating and reading the Urantia Book and being involved in the ~~teaching mission~~. And I'd like to know if, now that we've made a decision concerning our topic for next week if there's anything we might be able to do to prepare other than cooperate, I suppose.

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S7: Rayson, I'd like to thank you personally for all the lessons and the [[growth]] that I've felt over the last couple years of [[participating]] and reading the [[Urantia Book]] and being involved in the [[Teaching Mission]]. And I'd like to know if, now that we've made a [[decision]] concerning our [[topic]] for next week if there's anything we might be able to do to [[prepare]] other than [[cooperate]], I [[suppose]].

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R: Some have found it useful to think much about the topic and apply it to all of one's interactions during the interim time. For example, should you go forth by means of your vehicle and make contact with another mortal in a vehicle, there will be opportunity to participate in a cooperative as opposed to an antagonistic interaction. That is just one example, but do you understand?

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R: Some have found it useful to think much about the [[topic]] and apply it to all of one's [[interactions]] during the interim time. For example, should you go forth by means of your vehicle and make [[contact]] with another [[mortal]] in a vehicle, there will be [[opportunity]] to [[participate]] in a [[cooperative]] as opposed to an [[antagonistic]] [[interaction]]. That is just one example, but do you [[understand]]?

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S7: Completely. (laughter) You've just nailed it, yes. You know my driving habits.

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S7: Completely. ([[laughter]]) You've just nailed it, yes. You know my driving [[habits]].

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S8: Rayson, could you convey greetings to my personal teacher for me, please? Or are maybe I can just do that. Hi there! I'm excited. I want to get to know you better. And I really mean that. I don't mean to trivialize by acting goofy here, but I am excited and appreciate it if you could convey my greetings to my personal teacher.

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S8: Rayson, could you convey greetings to my [[personal]] [[teacher]] for me, please? Or are maybe I can just do that. Hi there! I'm [[excited]]. I want to get to know you better. And I really mean that. I don't mean to [[trivialize]] by acting goofy here, but I am [[excited]] and appreciate it if you could convey my greetings to my personal teacher.

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R: Yes, of course, And you know, of course, that you are the best one to communicate with your teacher. In fact, you already have been in communication, although this may not yet be evident to you consciously.

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R: Yes, of course, And you know, of course, that you are the best one to [[communicate]] with your [[teacher]]. In [[fact]], you already have been in [[communication]], although this may not yet be [[evident]] to you [[consciously]].

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Q: Rayson, does my teacher have a name that I know or would recognize?

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Q: Rayson, does my teacher have a [[name]] that I know or would [[recognize]]?

R: The name has been given to you. (S: Ah, thank you.) (01/22/94)

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===='''''[[Teacher Contact]]'''''====

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Q: Do you have a [[message]] for any of us from any other [[celestial]] being?

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~~===Messages===~~

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A: The outgoing message is that you are all loved, including those who are not here. On a [[planet]] such as [[Urantia]] it is almost unfathomably [[difficult]] to strive to [[do the Father's will]]. Despite the [[fact]] that the [[Lucifer rebellion]] has been [[adjudicated]], there is still much of what you would call clean-up remaining to be done by the nonhuman [[entities]] on [[Urantia]]. And this is [[proceeding]] as quickly as possible - but it will take time. It is most admirable that you have [[responded]] to your promptings to [[participate]] in this [[Teaching Mission]], and we - -the [[teachers]] and the [[architects]] of the [[mission]] - thank you deeply for your [[faith]]. We, of course, cannot know how [[difficult]] it is for you, and we - among ourselves - often marvel at your continuing [[efforts]]. Thank you, all of you, for the good work. You are much loved. [[Farewell]]. All: Farewell. (01/31/93)

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~~Q: Do~~ you ~~have~~ a message for ~~any~~ of ~~us from any other celestial being?~~

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Message from Melchizedek (T/R Jacob) Greetings, [[Faith sons|ascending Sons of God]]. This is [[Machiventa]] [[Melchizedek]] addressing you today for a brief [[message]]. Much [[love]] to you all and a heartfelt thank you for your jobs being done. We [[wonder]] with [[awe]] at [[the Father]]'s [[plan]], [[purpose]], and [[destiny]], and its outworkings in you. Right now I would like to inform you of Aneena's part in the [[Teaching Mission]]. She is not necessarily Jacob's personal teacher, but she is a personal teacher for all of you. You all have a [[mission]] on this [[earth]]. Some of you have an [[idea]] of what that is, some of you do not. Aneena will assist you in ascertaining or confirming the part you must [[play]] in the unravelment of the [[Paradise]] plan. Whether [[this mission]] - which is your own [[personal]] mission - is of a [[service]] nature or if it involves the daily evolvement of your own [[spiritual]] nature, she will guide you if you ask her. It is not [[necessary]] to confide or to be outpouring of [[personal]] matters to her, but in order for you to grow [[spiritually]] you may ask her those questions which are pertinent and which can help you in your [[journey]].

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~~A: The outgoing message is that you are all loved, including those who are not here. On a planet such as Urantia it is almost unfathomably difficult to strive to do the Father~~'s will~~. Despite the fact that the Lucifer rebellion has been adjudicated, there is still much of what you would call clean-up remaining to~~ be done by the ~~nonhuman entities on Urantia~~. ~~And this is proceeding as quickly as possible - but it~~ will ~~take time~~. ~~It is most admirable~~ that you ~~have responded to your promptings to participate in~~ this ~~teaching mission,~~ and ~~we - -the teachers and the architects of the mission - thank~~ you ~~deeply for your faith~~. ~~We, of course, cannot know how difficult it~~ is ~~for~~ you, and ~~we - among ourselves - often marvel at your continuing efforts. Thank~~ you, all ~~of you, for the good work~~. ~~You are much loved~~. Farewell. ~~All: Farewell. (01/31/93)~~

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[[This mission]] of Aneena's - and yours - will be done in a slightly different format as [[compared]] to the other [[teachers]]. There will be more [[interaction]] more questions and answers, and an interplay of [[words]], [[ideas]], and [[concepts]] much like in a classroom situation. I [[hope]] that you partake of this gift and that you benefit greatly from it. That is all. Now I leave you to ([[T/R]]) and Rayson who has [[prepared]] a very delightful lesson for you all. Aneena will be available later on. [[Farewell]]. [Later]

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MESSAGE from MELCHIZEDEK (T/R Jacob) Greetings, ascending Sons of God. This is Machiventa Melchizedek addressing you today for a brief message. Much love to you all and a heartfelt thank you for your jobs being done. We wonder with awe at the Father's plan, purpose, and destiny, and its outworkings in you. Right now I would like to inform you of Aneena's part in the teaching mission. She is not necessarily Jacob's personal teacher, but she is a personal teacher for all of you. You all have a mission on this earth. Some of you have an idea of what that is, some of you do not. Aneena will assist you in ascertaining or confirming the part you must play in the unravelment of the Paradise plan. Whether this mission - which is your own personal mission - is of a service nature or if ~~it involves the daily evolvement of your own spiritual nature, she will guide you if you ask her. It~~ is not necessary to confide or to be outpouring of personal matters to her, but in order for you to grow spiritually you may ask her those questions which are pertinent and which can help you in your journey.

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S: I wonder if Prince [[Melchizedek]] is still around?

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~~This mission of Aneena's - and yours - will be done in a slightly different format as compared to the other teachers~~. ~~There will be more interaction more questions and answers~~, ~~and an interplay of words, ideas, and concepts much like in a classroom situation. I hope that you partake of this gift and that you benefit greatly from it. That~~ is ~~all. Now I leave you to (T/R) and Rayson who has prepared a very delightful lesson for you all. Aneena will be available later on. Farewell~~. ~~[Later]~~

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A: Yes. Yes, he is here.

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S: I ~~wonder if Prince Melchizedek is still around?~~

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S: I would like to thank him very very much for giving us this message and for assigning Aneena to this [[group]] instead of simply to Jacob. We really do [[appreciate]] that. I think I can [[assure]] you that several of our group will attempt to utilize the [[talent]] of Aneena to guide us in our ways.

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A: ~~Yes~~. ~~Yes~~, he is ~~here~~.

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R: [[Melchizedek]] is much pleased. Those in this [[group]] are well [[motivated]] and most willing to learn and work.

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[Still later] Visiting [[T/R]], Re: Messages from Rayson, Abraham, Melchizedek & Jesus/Michael

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Q: It's been a long time since I've been with you (Rayson). I have some "thank you’s" that I [[wish]] you would pass on for me. I would like to thank you for the [[opportunity]] to [[transmit]] you back several months ago when the group here was without a [[transmitter/receiver]]. While acting as a transmitter/receiver its very [[difficult]] for me to pass along these messages from me. I'd like for you to pass along my "thank you’s" to [[Abraham]] for coming and [[visiting]] our group some time ago, as well as to Prince [[Machiventa]] on occasions. All are welcome including yourself. I know that you have been at least an [[observer]] on several occasions, and should you ever wish to have a few [[words]], you certainly may. I also would like to ask for any type of [[confirmation]] or [[understanding]] of the transmission that came through me last Monday night from [[Jesus]]. Was that the [[Spirit of Truth]], or what was that? 'Cause it certainly felt [[different]] from any other [[personality]] I transmitted.

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A: One moment. I am told that many were present at that time, including [[Michael]] who did indeed give you a [[message]]. And yes, the [[Spirit of Truth]] was present. Michael supervises [[this mission]] from time to time, and is fairly well pleased with its [[progress]]. He plans to visit each [[group]] on at least one occasion in the [[future]], some groups more than once. Some of the [[mortals]] who act as [[transmitters]] are not physically able to bear the [[electrochemical]] demands of transmitting higher [[entities]]. In those cases He will, that is [[Michael]] will, be sensed by certain members of each group. You, (Visiting [[T/R]]), are strong and therefore able to withstand the increased demands of your [[mortal]] body and because of this there will be more [[visitations]] to your group. (02/14/93) [Rayson advises that "there are many beings in this room." A student asks if any of them would like to speak.]

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S: I would like to ~~thank him very very much for giving us this message and for assigning Aneena~~ to ~~this group instead of simply to Jacob~~. We ~~really do appreciate that. I think I can assure you that several of our group~~ will ~~attempt to utilize the talent of Aneena~~ to ~~guide us in our ways~~.

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R: I will check. One moment. (pause) It just so happens, ([[T/R]]) is fighting this, the [[teacher]] [[Ham]] is [[visiting]] and would like to speak. (T/R), however, is [[reluctant]]. And is trying hard to subdue her [[anxiety]]. We will take a moment for her to make up her [[mind]]. (Long pause) 48

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R: ~~Melchizedek~~ is much ~~pleased~~. ~~Those~~ in this ~~group~~ are ~~well motivated~~ and ~~most willing~~ to ~~learn~~ and ~~work~~.

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HAM: Greetings, children, this is Ham. I bid you hellos from our revered [[Creator Son]], [[Michael]], and his heavenly Divine mate, Creative [[Mother Spirit]]. I have had much to attend to at the local headquarters and have been away. I ask that you reassure my [[study]] group that I will return, and to urge them to use this [[time]] constructively, without squabbling over [[ego]], and to absorb all of the lessons which they have been given for their [[personal growth]]. The emotional [[reaction]] to my abrupt departure was unfortunate and I had hoped that they would have had grown more, but we have certainly [[learned]] much from this [[experience]]. And it is hard for me to relate to [[human]] [[emotions]]. So, I did not mean to be insensitive, but it was just not considered that it would hit so hard. Everything will be [[revealed]] in time for the [[good]], and please give much love to your human [[brothers and sisters]] in Utah as they need it and will [[appreciate]] it. I will return to their group by winter, [[Urantia]]n time. Until then they are to act as if I am there - in a [[manner]] worthy of [[students]]. [[Admonish]] them of this, for some are perilously close to [[error]]. They are loved unconditionally by me regardless, and must see through [[higher mind]] now. This is being asked of them for much has been given to them [[spiritually]], and they are not without the [[ability]] to grow through and to this [[challenge]]. That is my [[message]], and my commendation for your [[loyalty]] through your own murky and [[confusing]] times. You are to be held as an example of [[loyalty]] in the face of the [[unknown]]. You are commended and continue, and should continue, on your present [[path]] for it is quite correct. And as ([[T/R]]) is tiring, for it is not easy for me to use this [[human]] to speak through, I will bid you [[farewell]]. (Several: Farewell.) (02/28/93)

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[~~Still later~~] ~~Visiting T/R~~, ~~Re: Messages from RAYSON~~, ~~ABRAHAM, MELCHIZEDEK & JESUS/MICHAEL~~

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Q: First I feel a very, very, very [[powerful]] [[presence]] here today. I don't know if that [[presence]] would like to speak or not, or if it would just acknowledge that he is here, because I [[think]] that it would be nice for us to know. I would like to know.

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Q: ~~It's been a long time since I've been~~ with ~~you (Rayson). I have some "thank you’s" that I wish you would pass on~~ for me. ~~I would like to thank you for~~ the ~~opportunity~~ to ~~transmit you back several months ago when the group here was without a transmitter/ receiver~~. ~~While acting as~~ a ~~transmitter/receiver its very difficult for me to pass along these messages from me~~. I~~'d like for you~~ to ~~pass along my "thank you’s" to Abraham for coming and visiting~~ our group ~~some time ago~~, ~~as well as to~~ Prince Machiventa ~~on occasions. All are welcome including yourself. I know that you have been at least an observer on several occasions, and should you ever~~ wish to ~~have~~ a ~~few words~~, ~~you certainly may~~. I ~~also would like to ask for any type of confirmation or understanding of~~ the ~~transmission that came through me last Monday night~~ from ~~Jesus. Was that~~ the ~~Spirit of Truth, or what was that? 'Cause it certainly felt different from any other personality I transmitted~~.

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A: Yes, we are [[observed]] today by [[the Prince]], himself, who watches with an air of much [[love]] for his [[children]]. Also, many other [[teachers]] from around the world are here. There is an [[event]] transpiring in your [[state]] which is of much significance to [[our mission]] and we [[expect]] broadcast noon tomorrow. So, many have gathered to travel and retreat together for a seminar. I took the [[liberty]] of inviting them to [[observe]] our little group even though ([[T/R]]), herself, forgot that we were [[meeting]]. The only reason Prince [[Machiventa]] will not speak is because ([[T/R]]) does not wish to [[transmit]] him as this would exhaust her and she has not had a [[good]] week physically, is in poorer physical condition than [[normal]]. So, I will transmit the [[message]] from [[the Prince]].

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A: ~~One moment. I am told~~ that ~~many were present at~~ that ~~time~~, ~~including Michael who did indeed give you~~ a ~~message~~. ~~And yes~~, the ~~Spirit~~ of ~~Truth was present~~. ~~Michael supervises this mission from time to time~~, and is ~~fairly well pleased with its progress~~. ~~He plans to visit each group~~ on ~~at least one occasion in~~ the ~~future~~, ~~some groups more than once. Some~~ of the ~~mortals who act~~ as ~~transmitters~~ are ~~not physically able~~ to ~~bear~~ the ~~electrochemical demands~~ of ~~transmitting higher entities~~. ~~In those cases He~~ will, that is ~~Michael will, be sensed by certain members~~ of ~~each group~~. ~~You~~, ~~(Visiting T/R)~~, are ~~strong~~ and ~~therefore able to withstand the increased demands~~ of your ~~mortal body~~ and ~~because of this there will be more visitations~~ to your ~~group. (02/14/93)~~ [Rayson ~~advises that "there are many beings~~ in ~~this room~~.~~" A student asks if any of them would like~~ to ~~speak~~.]

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===='''''[[Progress]]'''''====

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Message from Melchizedek: He wishes you to know that in spite of much [[confusion]] about the [[nature]] of the [[Teaching Mission]] and much upheaval in the [[Urantia movement]] itself, and (S), in spite of the dire conditions on [[Urantia]], that we are [[enthusiastically]] progressing in our task. Much [[progress]] has been made and we are extremely [[optimistic]] about our successes. We continue to [[grow]] [[quietly]] human to human, group to group, country to country. We have great cause for [[celebration]] as more [[circuits]] are opened daily and [[Urantia]] is almost a full member of the [[local universe]]. You will see over the next decade a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paradigm_shift shift] in the [[energy]], the spiritual energy, of [[this planet]] which will make you [[realize]] that we are indeed [[progressing]] towards [[light and life]]. The shift in [[economics]], [[health]], and national boundaries is [[violent]] right now, but will result in a much more [[aligned]] and [[democratic]] [[world government]]. The [[Melchizedeks]] working on the world issues [[predict]] a period of [[peace]] and [[growth]] starting 2005 to 10. This does not seem [[attainable]] now, but rest [[assured]] that the [[alignment]] of the world while - as it shifts in this [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earthquake earthquake], [[mountains]] will emerge. Solid ground will emerge which will stay in place for centuries. You are seeing a great historical [[moment]] in time: the early formation nationalistically, racially, economically, of the world which will some day be the basis for [[light and life]]. These things must occur, must be broken down, so that we can gain a global [[consciousness]] to solve and overcome other [[problems]] which will lay the groundwork for true [[brotherhood]] on [[this planet]]. The announcement tomorrow concerns new - a further unfolding of the world [[plan]] that we wish to implement. Some [[Reserve corps|reservists]] will be activated during this next decade. We hope to gain more details tomorrow, but we are [[excited]] for we are entering a new [[stage]]. Our [[Teaching Mission]] proceeds well. You must [[accept]] on [[faith]] and using your spiritual [[tools]] that this is real and serves the [[purpose]] of [[the Father]]'s plan. We limp along, [[human]] and [[celestial]] together, really not knowing or are seeing as [[the Father]] sees, but just knowing that [[God]]'s [[plan]] is [[good]] and that we are [[partners]] with Him now. So, my children I commend each of you for your [[diligence]]. There is no right or wrong, there is just God and our [[commitment]] to serving Him, and [[worshiping]] Him, and loving Him. And you and I are [[equal]] in that [[commitment]]. I commend your teacher, [[Rayson]], who - in spite of his own [[personality]] flaws continues to do an excellent and objective job of working with his [[brothers and sisters]]. And I wish you to continue to ask your questions, to live your lives, to stumble, to rise, and to [[progress]] as you have been doing. In the light and love of [[our Father]], I remain your [[Planetary Prince|Prince]] and servant, [[Machiventa]] [[Melchizedek]].

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R: ~~I will check. One moment. (pause) It just so happens, (T/R) is fighting this, the teacher Ham is visiting and would like to speak. (T/R), however, is reluctant.~~ And is trying hard to subdue her anxiety. We will take a moment for her to make up her mind. (Long pause) 48 HAM: Greetings, children, this is Ham. I bid you hellos from our revered Creator Son, Michael, and his heavenly Divine mate, Creative Mother Spirit. I have had much to attend to at the local headquarters and have been away. I ask that you reassure my study group that I will return, and to urge them to use this time constructively, without squabbling over ego, and to absorb all of the lessons which they have been given for their personal growth. The emotional reaction to my abrupt departure was unfortunate and I had hoped that ~~they would have had grown more, but we have certainly learned much from this experience. And it~~ is ~~hard for me to relate to human emotions. So, I did not mean to be insensitive, but it was just not considered that it would hit so hard. Everything will be revealed in time for~~ the ~~good~~, ~~and please give much love to your human~~ brothers and sisters ~~in Utah as they need it and will appreciate it. I will return to their group by winter~~, Urantian time. Until then they are to act as if I am there - in a manner worthy of students. Admonish them of this, for some are perilously close to error. They are loved unconditionally by me regardless, and must see through higher mind now. This is being asked of them for much has been given to them spiritually, and they are not without the ability to grow through and to this challenge. That is my message, and my commendation for your loyalty through your own murky and confusing times. You are to be held as an example of loyalty in the face of the unknown. You are commended and continue, and should continue, on your present path for it is quite correct. And as (T/R) is tiring, for it is not easy for me to use this human to speak through, I will bid you farewell. (Several: Farewell.) (02/28/93)

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R: And that is the message, [[brothers and sisters]], from Prince [[Machiventa]] today. (04/25/93)

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Q: ~~First I feel a very~~, ~~very~~, ~~very powerful presence here today. I don't know if that presence would like to speak~~ or ~~not~~, or ~~if it would just acknowledge that he is here, because I think that it would be nice for us to know. I would like to know.~~

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Q: Rayson, before you go, do you have any [[messages]] for us collectively, for any - or for any one [[individually]], from either yourself or are any one present?

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A: Yes~~, we~~ are ~~observed today by the Prince~~, ~~himself~~, ~~who watches with an air~~ of ~~much love~~ for ~~his children~~. ~~Also~~, ~~many other teachers from around~~ the ~~world~~ are ~~here. There is an event transpiring~~ in your ~~state which~~ is ~~of much significance~~ to ~~our mission and we expect broadcast noon tomorrow. So~~, ~~many have gathered~~ to ~~travel~~ and ~~retreat together~~ for ~~a seminar~~. ~~I took the liberty of inviting them~~ to ~~observe our little group even though (T/R)~~, ~~herself~~, ~~forgot~~ that ~~we were meeting~~. ~~The only reason Prince Machiventa will not speak is because (T/R) does not wish~~ to ~~transmit him as this would exhaust her and she has not had a good week physically~~, ~~is in poorer physical condition~~ than ~~normal~~. ~~So,~~ I ~~will transmit the message from the Prince~~.

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A: One moment. (long pause.) Yes. The [[message]] from above is that [[the mission]] is [[maturing]] and presently the time will come for the [[seeds]] to [[disperse]] on the [[wind]]. There are may [[germinating]] [[foci]] of [[knowledge]] and [[wisdom]] scattering even now, waiting to be carried to their destinations near and far, to plant a new crop of [[hope]] for [[mankind]]. [[The Father]]'s [[love]] shines down on this field as the sun on a cornfield, and the growth is most wonderful to behold. Each of you are to grow ever [[stronger]] in yourself as a single [[individual]] being and draw on the whole of [[creation]] to enhance your [[strength]]. For it is there now. The [[circuits]] are reestablished. You have only to reach out, to [[receive]]. You are much admired and [[respected]] for your ongoing [[struggles]] in this [[difficult]] situation. We are here to help you. Do not [[despair]]. The road has [[obstacles]], yes, but you all know that [[ultimately]] you will stand in the [[presence]] of [[the Father]] on [[Paradise]]. What greater incentive than that could you have? What greater beacon to guide you through the [[difficulties]], to spur you on through all of your lessons, to give you [[hope]] rather than despair? You are much loved and much guided. And we all stand ready to serve you. I now bid you [[farewell]]. (ALL: Farewell.) (05/22/93)

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===~~Message from Melchizedek~~===

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==PART II==

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~~He wishes you to know that in spite of much confusion about the nature of the teaching mission~~ and ~~much upheaval in the Urantia movement itself~~, ~~and (S), in spite of the dire conditions on Urantia, that~~ we ~~are enthusiastically progressing in our task. Much progress has been made and we are extremely optimistic about our successes. We~~ continue to ~~grow quietly human to human~~, ~~group to group, country to country. We~~ have ~~great cause for celebration as more circuits are opened daily and Urantia~~ is ~~almost a full member~~ of ~~the local universe~~. ~~49 You will see over the next decade~~ a ~~shift in the energy, the spiritual energy,~~ of ~~this planet~~ which ~~will make you realize that we are indeed progressing towards light and life~~. ~~The shift in economics, health, and national boundaries~~ is ~~violent right now, but will result in a much more aligned and democratic world government~~. ~~The Melchizedeks working on the world issues predict a period of peace and growth starting 2005 to 10~~. ~~This does not seem attainable now, but rest assured that~~ the ~~alignment~~ of the ~~world while - as it shifts in this earthquake, mountains~~ will ~~emerge. Solid ground will emerge which will stay in place for centuries. You are seeing a great historical moment in time: the early formation nationalistically, racially, economically,~~ of ~~the world which will some day be the basis for light and life~~. ~~These things must occur, must be broken down, so that we can gain a global consciousness~~ to ~~solve and overcome other problems which will lay~~ the ~~groundwork for true brotherhood on this planet~~. ~~The announcement tomorrow concerns new - a further unfolding of the world plan that~~ we ~~wish to implement. Some reservists will be activated during this next decade. We hope to gain more details tomorrow~~, ~~but we are excited~~ for ~~we are entering a new stage. Our teaching mission proceeds well. You must accept on faith and using your spiritual tools that this is real and serves the purpose of the Father's plan. We limp along~~, ~~human and celestial together~~, ~~really not knowing or are seeing as the Father sees~~, ~~but just knowing that God's plan~~ is ~~good and that we are partners with Him now. So, my children I commend each of you for~~ your ~~diligence~~. ~~There~~ is ~~no right or wrong, there is just God and our commitment~~ to ~~serving Him~~, ~~and worshiping Him, and loving Him. And~~ you ~~and I~~ are ~~equal in that commitment. I commend your teacher~~, ~~Rayson~~, ~~who~~ - ~~in spite~~ of ~~his own personality flaws continues to do an excellent~~ and ~~objective job~~ of ~~working with his brothers~~ and ~~sisters~~. ~~And I wish you~~ to ~~continue to ask your questions~~, to ~~live~~ your ~~lives, to stumble, to rise, and to progress~~ as you ~~have been doing~~. ~~In the light and love~~ of ~~our Father, I remain~~ your ~~Prince~~ and ~~servant~~, ~~Machiventa Melchizedek~~.

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===='''''[[Acceptance]]'''''====

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Today [[brothers and sisters]], we continue to [[study]] [[love]]. [[God]] is love, but as we have learned love is not the only [[attribute]] of God. Today we turn our [[attention]] to a [[facet]] of love which is often not considered. It is [[acceptance]]. Acceptance is [[self]]-[[tolerance]]. It is also the tolerance of the will of God. First to the [[self]]. As we have learned, [[tolerance]] for loving, [[kindness]], [[mercy]], and [[compassion]] towards others is [[necessary]] to [[love]] your fellows. It is also equally [[necessary]] in order to [[love]] yourself. For, if you are not self-tolerant you can fall into the traps of [[negative]] [[thinking]], [[encompassing]] [[judgment]], [[criticism]] and ego [[traps]] of self-[[obsessiveness]]. You are the [[creation]] of [[God]] and the experiences and [[decisions]] of your [[free will]] and [[environment]]. All the [[factors]] were created to foster [[soul evolution]]. You were not created in [[perfection]] as members of the [[Central Universe|first universes]] were, therefore you must learn to [[love]] your imperfections as well as your [[spirit]] [[victories]]. Your imperfections will be the greatest [[source]] of [[learning]] you will [[experience]]. Many of your [[flaws]] will take centuries and centuries of time as you know it to even [[understand]], let alone [[transcend]].

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~~R: And that is~~ the ~~message~~, ~~brothers~~ and ~~sisters~~, ~~from Prince Machiventa today~~. ~~(04/25/93)~~

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How can you [[experience]] the [[joy]] of [[fusion]] and the [[ultimate]] joy of [[perceiving]] the [[creator]] without the [[recognition]] of the [[validity]] and [[honor]] of the [[struggle]] for a godly [[character]]. These flaws must be [[perceived]] as [[blessings]] to humans, as markers on your [[path]] as [[ascendent children]] of [[time and space]]. Self-[[tolerance]] is often a forgotten [[virtue]]. Without self-tolerance issues of [[morality]] rather than [[spirituality]] take the fore, so to speak. You have been created in this fashion because it is [[the Father]]'s [[wish]] for [[Grand Universe|this universe]]. It is therefore God's will that you be thus imperfect.

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Q: ~~Rayson~~, ~~before~~ you go, do you ~~have any messages for us collectively~~, ~~for any~~ - or for ~~any one individually~~, ~~from~~ either ~~yourself~~ or ~~are any~~ one ~~present?~~

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How do you [[understand]] the will of [[the Father]]? You cannot understand His will totally for He is the [[Creator]] and you are the [[creation]]. To understand His will for you, you should [[simplify]]: one, you are created this way; two, God creates [[good]]; three, because God has created you with [[love]], who are you not to love this [[creation]]. So, [[acceptance]] - self-[[tolerance]] - is [[necessary]] to evolve a truly [[spiritual]] [[human]] and not a [[judgmental]] human from which divisions must spring. It is an [[error]] to approach imperfections with a [[vengeful]] [[heart]] or an [[arrogant]] [[intellect]]. Rather, [[weaknesses]], imperfections, should be viewed lovingly as [[opportunities]] for [[soul growth]], and should be viewed in long-term ways of their [[eventual]] outworking into more desirable or [[mature]] [[spiritual]] [[qualities]]. Every flaw has an [[evolution]] and can either be ignored, be rationalized into a good [[quality]] and therefore pursued into possible [[error]], or can be seen as a lesson for [[soul growth]] tolerantly. If one views the final outcome to be not only the [[absence]] of that [[quality]] but the victorious spiritual shining of [[light]] which ensues from the [[struggle]], that is the benefit that is [[permitted]] only to those who actively and lovingly [[desire]] to mold their [[characters]] into more evolved [[souls]].

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~~A: One moment.~~ (~~long pause.~~) ~~Yes~~. ~~The message from above is that~~ the ~~mission~~ is ~~maturing and presently~~ the ~~time will come for the seeds to disperse on the wind~~. ~~There are may germinating foci of knowledge and wisdom scattering even now, waiting to be carried to their destinations near and far, to plant a new crop of hope for mankind~~. ~~The fathers love shines down on this field as the sun on a cornfield, and the growth~~ is ~~most wonderful to behold. Each~~ of you are ~~to grow ever stronger~~ in ~~yourself as a single individual being~~ and ~~draw on~~ the ~~whole~~ of ~~creation to enhance your strength~~. ~~For it~~ is ~~there now. The circuits are reestablished. You have only~~ to ~~reach out~~, ~~to receive. You are much admired and respected~~ for ~~your ongoing struggles in this difficult situation. We are here to help~~ you~~. Do not despair. The road has obstacles~~, ~~yes~~, ~~but you all know that ultimately you will stand in the presence of the Father on Paradise. What greater incentive than that could you have? What greater beacon to guide you through the difficulties~~, ~~to spur you on through all of~~ your ~~lessons, to give you hope rather than despair? You are much loved and much guided. And we all stand ready to serve you. I now bid you farewell. (ALL: Farewell~~.) (05/22/93) *********************

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The benefit of this spiritual plus does not (seven seconds of silence on tape). Many religionists have made the [[error]] of [[thinking]] the [[moral]] [[struggle]] is between [[good]] versus [[evil]] within the [[individual]] [[human]]. It is not. It is between [[acceptance]] of who you are today - knowing who you will become with [[faith]] in God's will - and who you [[fool]] yourselves into [[believing]] you are. This is the [[struggle]] of the spiritually [[dedicated]] [[mortal]]. So [[acceptance]] is [[necessary]] in order to [[perceive]] spiritual [[realities]] within your own evolving [[being]], for without acceptance you will, children - rest [[assured]], [[fool]] yourselves, or [[judge]] yourselves too harshly, or misperceive your [[status]].

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~~==PART II==~~

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There is no [[competition]] for first place in the [[spiritual]] race. There is only the [[motivation]] spurred on by a [[thirst]] for God-knowingness that thrusts us forward to become better and better sons and daughters of our [[the Father|eternal Father]]. If God can love you unconditionally now, the way you are, why can you not [[love]] yourself? [[Think]] about that in your daily [[meditations]] and [[prayers]]. For is it not an ungrateful act to not love what such a supreme creator has made and loved so dedicatedly? If you cannot [[forgive]] yourself, you cannot forgive others. If you cannot [[accept]] your [[humanity]], you cannot grant your [[brothers and sisters]] the same gift of this [[humanity]]. Self-[[acceptance]], self-[[tolerance]], is [[necessary]] in order to: one, be more open (next few [[words]] unintelligible) and two, to be able to [[bestow]] [[Divine]] [[love]] through your life and [[interactions]] with others. You cannot be loving in the world or to the [[Divine]] without also [[feeling]] [[love]] for the [[miracle]] of your [[beingness]] and [[uniqueness]]. You are a part of the [[tapestry]] of [[time]] surging forward into [[eternity]], the tapestry of imperfection [[becoming]] [[perfect]], the tapestry of the [[mortal]] [[creature]] becoming one with a [[creator]]. If you do not [[celebrate]] and be [[humbled]] by such a [[gift]], you will not fully [[participate]] in this [[wonderment]]. [[Acceptance]] also [[encompasses]] the will of God which we talk much of when we pray "thy will be done," "It is my will to do thy will." But do we really [[understand]] this?

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~~===Acceptance===~~

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~~Today brothers an sisters, we continue~~ to ~~study love~~. God is love, ~~but as we have learned~~ love is not ~~the only attribute of God. Today we turn our attention~~ to a ~~facet~~ of ~~love which is often not considered~~. ~~It is~~ acceptance~~. Acceptance is~~ self-tolerance~~. It~~ is ~~also the tolerance of the will of God. First~~ to ~~the self. As we have learned~~, ~~tolerance for loving~~, ~~kindness, mercy, and compassion towards others is necessary~~ to love your ~~fellows~~. ~~It is also equally necessary~~ in ~~order~~ to love ~~yourself. For, if you are not self-tolerant you can fall into~~ the ~~traps~~ of ~~negative thinking, encompassing judgment, criticism~~ and ~~ego traps of self-obsessiveness~~. You are the ~~creation~~ of ~~God and~~ the ~~experiences and decisions~~ of ~~your free will and environment. All~~ the ~~factors were created to foster soul evolution~~. ~~You were~~ not ~~created in perfection as members of the first universes were~~, ~~therefore~~ you ~~must learn to love your imperfections as well as your spirit victories~~. ~~Your imperfections~~ will ~~be the greatest source~~ of ~~learning you~~ will ~~experience. Many of your flaws~~ will ~~take centuries and centuries of time as you know it~~ to ~~even~~ understand~~, let alone transcend.~~

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How can you experience the joy of fusion and the ultimate joy of perceiving the creator without the recognition of the validity and honor of the struggle for a godly character. These flaws must be perceived as blessings to humans, as markers on your path as ascendent children of time and space. Self-tolerance is often a forgotten virtue. Without self-tolerance issues of morality rather than spirituality take the fore, ~~so to speak. You have been created in this fashion because~~ it is ~~the Father's wish for this universe. It is therefore~~ God's will that you be ~~thus imperfect~~. ~~How do you understand the will of the Father? You cannot understand His will totally for He~~ is ~~the creator and you are the creation. To understand His~~ will ~~for you, you should simplify: one~~, you are ~~created this way; two,~~ God ~~creates good; three~~, ~~because God has created~~ you ~~with love, who are you not~~ to ~~love this creation. So~~, acceptance - self-tolerance - is necessary to evolve a truly spiritual human and not a judgmental human from which divisions must spring. It is an error to approach imperfections with a vengeful heart or an arrogant intellect. Rather, ~~weaknesses, imperfections, should be viewed lovingly as opportunities for soul growth, and should be viewed~~ in ~~long-term ways~~ of ~~their eventual outworking into more desirable or mature spiritual qualities~~. Every flaw has an evolution and can either be ignored, be rationalized into a good quality and therefore pursued into possible error, or can be seen as a lesson for soul growth tolerantly. If one views the final outcome to be not only the absence of that ~~quality but the victorious spiritual shining~~ of ~~light which ensues from the struggle, that~~ is ~~the benefit that is permitted only to those who actively~~ and ~~lovingly desire to mold their characters into more evolved souls~~. ~~The benefit of this spiritual plus does not (seven seconds of silence on tape). Many religionists have made the error of thinking the moral struggle is between good versus evil within~~ the ~~individual human. It is not. It is between acceptance~~ of ~~who you are today - knowing who you will become with faith in~~ God's will ~~- and who you fool yourselves into believing you are~~. ~~This is~~ the ~~struggle~~ of ~~the spiritually dedicated mortal. So acceptance~~ is necessary in order to perceive spiritual realities within your own evolving being, for without acceptance you will, children - rest assured, fool yourselves, or judge yourselves too harshly, or misperceive your status. There is no ~~competition~~ for ~~first place in the spiritual race~~. There is only the ~~motivation spurred on by a thirst for God-knowingness that thrusts us forward~~ to ~~become better~~ and ~~better sons and daughters of our eternal Father~~. If God ~~can~~ love you ~~unconditionally now~~, ~~the way you are~~, ~~why~~ can you ~~not love yourself? Think about~~ that ~~in your daily meditations and prayers. For~~ is ~~it not an ungrateful act to not love what such a supreme creator has made and loved so dedicatedly? If~~ you ~~cannot forgive yourself, you cannot forgive others~~. If you ~~cannot accept your humanity~~, you ~~cannot grant~~ your ~~brothers and sisters the same gift of this humanity. Self-acceptance, self-tolerance, is necessary in order~~ to~~: one,~~ be ~~more open (next few words unintelligible)~~ and ~~two,~~ to ~~be able~~ to ~~bestow Divine love through your life and interactions with others. You cannot be loving in the world~~ or to ~~the Divine without also feeling love for the miracle of~~ your ~~beingness and uniqueness. You are a part of the tapestry of time surging forward into eternity, the tapestry of imperfection becoming perfect, the tapestry of~~ the ~~mortal creature becoming one with a creator~~. If you ~~do not celebrate~~ and ~~be humbled by such a gift,~~ you ~~will~~ not ~~fully participate in this wonderment~~. ~~Acceptance also encompasses the will of~~ God ~~which we talk much of when we pray "thy will be done," "It is my~~ will to ~~do thy will." But do we really understand this~~?

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First, it is [[God]]'s will that you exist or you would not be here at all. So therefore, if your [[prayer]] is [[sincere]] to [[accept]] [[God]]'s will, why not [[accept]] yourself as you are today? This is [[God]]'s will. Two, you [[pray]] to know God's will, but [[children]], you cannot fully know God's will until you stand in the [[presence]] of the [[I AM]]. Until that day some amount of partiality is [[necessary]] in terms of [[understanding]] and [[acting]]. So, the [[idea]] of [[understanding]] God's will in [[totality]] is therefore unachievable. [[Simplify]] again. [[Acceptance]] of the [[mystery]] of God is part of [[worship]]. There is no momentous handing down of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tablets_of_stone tablets of stone] for us. There is only [[common sense]], filtered through the [[desire]] to do [[good]], be loving, see [[beauty]], speak [[truth]], and continue to [[learn]]. How [[simple]] it is - when one rises - to [[thank]] [[God]] for this day, to get out of bed, to [[love]] those around you, to have a [[cheerful]] [[word]], to take time out to lend a hand to others, to [[service]]. You can rest [[assured]] that when you drive in [[traffic]], that it is God's will that you [[smile]] rather than be [[angry]] or yell. If you [[simplify]], it is quite easy to do God's will. Would God prefer you to be [[kind]] and loving towards your [[family]] or to be withholding and mean? Would [[God]] prefer you to take time to [[listen]] to another's [[suffering]] or to [[busy]] yourself with tasks? As you go through your day look at the [[simple]] things. It is God's will for you to [[work]] and earn your daily bread or is it God's will that you steal? These are [[simple]] things. There is not [[confusion]]. Is it God's will for you to try always to [[reflect]] the [[inspiration]] of [[Jesus]] in your daily tasks?

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~~First, it~~ is ~~God's will that you exist or you would~~ not ~~be here at all~~. ~~So therefore, if your prayer is sincere to accept God's~~ will~~, why not accept yourself as you~~ are ~~today? This is God's will. Two~~, you ~~pray~~ to ~~know God's will~~, but ~~children,~~ you ~~cannot fully know God's will until you stand in the presence of the I AM. Until~~ that ~~day some amount of partiality~~ is ~~necessary in terms of understanding and acting~~. So, ~~the idea of understanding~~ God's will ~~in totality~~ is ~~therefore unachievable~~. ~~Simplify again. Acceptance of the mystery of~~ God ~~is part of worship. There is no momentous handing down of tablets of stone for us. There is only common sense~~, ~~filtered~~ through the ~~desire to do good~~, ~~be loving, see beauty, speak truth, and continue to learn. How simple it is - when one rises - to thank God~~ for ~~this day~~, ~~to get out~~ of ~~bed, to love those around you, to have a cheerful word, to take time out to lend a hand to others,~~ to ~~service~~. ~~You can rest assured that when you drive in traffic, that it~~ is God~~'s will that you smile rather than be angry or yell. If you simplify~~, it is quite easy to do God's will. Would God prefer you to be kind and loving towards your family or to be withholding and mean? Would God prefer you to take time to listen to another's suffering or to busy yourself with tasks? As you go through your day look at the ~~simple things. It is God's~~ will ~~for you to work and earn your daily bread or is it God's will that you steal? These are simple things. There is not confusion. Is it~~ God~~'s will~~ for you ~~to try always to reflect~~ the ~~inspiration of Jesus in~~ your ~~daily tasks?~~

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Yes. This is not something one should [[meditate]] on for years and [[discuss]] in forums. Your will enters with [[choices]]. You are tired, you would prefer not to [[listen]] to a [[friend]], but you do [[service]] because that is the higher [[value]]. That, then, is God's will, and your [[free will]] is to [[accept]] it. God in His [[wisdom]], and through the ministry of the [[celestial]] [[beings]] on [[this planet]], throws into each life millions upon millions of [[opportunities]] for [[soul growth]], millions upon millions of situations to choose higher [[values]]. Rather than [[question]] what is the will of God, what is the will of God for me, which gets you no where, [[accept]] all of the [[opportunities]] that come your way as [[gifts]] from the [[celestial]] [[overcontrollers]].

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~~Yes. This is not something one should meditate on~~ for ~~years~~ and ~~discuss in forums. Your will enters with choices. You are tired~~, ~~you would prefer not to listen to a friend~~, ~~but you do service because that is the higher value. That, then, is God's will~~, and ~~your free will is to accept it. God in His wisdom~~, and ~~through~~ the ~~ministry of the celestial beings on this planet, throws into each life millions upon millions of~~ opportunities for soul growth~~, millions upon millions~~ of ~~situations~~ to choose higher values. ~~Rather~~ than ~~question what~~ is the will of ~~God~~, ~~what~~ is the ~~will of God~~ for me, which ~~gets~~ you ~~no where~~, accept ~~all of the opportunities that come your way as gifts from the celestial overcontrollers~~.

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The people who ask for your [[love]], and [[kindness]], and [[attention]], and [[time]], are sent by [[angels]] and [[social architects]], and by the spirit - [[Divine Mother]] - as [[opportunities]] for [[soul growth]]. The will of [[the Father]] is for you to [[choose]] always to do higher [[values]]. There is no [[mystery]] here, or great [[theological]] [[discussion]]. Some days you may choose better than other days, and that is where self-[[tolerance]] enters. But always be [[dedicated]] to [[doing the will of the Father]], which is to shed more spiritual [[light]] as you go through your life in very [[simple]] ways. When [[the book]] says "love [[acts]]," that is what it means. You need not have a grandiose, [[dramatic]], [[Epiphany|epiphanal]] moment for [[love]] to [[act]]. Rather, love acts in the tiny insignificant [[moments]] of time which will one day add up to [[fusion]] for you. So, you must [[accept]] God's will.

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The people who ask for your love, and kindness, and attention, and time, are sent by angels and social architects, and by the spirit - Divine Mother - as opportunities for soul growth. The will of the Father is for you to choose always to do higher values. There is no mystery here, or great theological discussion. Some days you may choose better than other days, and that is where self-tolerance enters. But always be dedicated to doing the Will of the Father, which is to shed more spiritual light as you go through your life in very simple ways. When the book says "love acts," that is what it means. You need not have a grandiose, dramatic, epiphanal moment for love to act. Rather, love acts in the tiny insignificant moments of time which will one day add up to fusion for you. So, you must accept God's will. Life is but a days' work. Do it well. Your work is of a spiritual nature, and it is not involved in the historical moments that will be remembered here in Urantia. It is involved rather in the moments which are recorded on high. The actions which constitute your survival and soul evolution, the things which you so often forget to pay attention to, this constitutes a life of loving service. That should be your highest consecration to God. When you look back on your life weave a wonderful memory all the tiny acts of love will make. What a shining soul for the rest of the world to see. For this is what creates you. Acceptance is something you may pray for acceptance of who you are, acceptance of God's will, and - between the two in the act of daily living - the birth and growth of your soul, and the metamorphosis from a physical animal being into a spiritual perfecter. This is what it is about. It is a slightly new way to look at truth.

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Life is but a days' work. Do it well. Your [[work]] is of a [[spiritual]] [[nature]], and it is not involved in the historical [[moments]] that will be remembered here in [[Urantia]]. It is involved rather in the moments which are [[recorded]] on high. The [[actions]] which constitute your [[survival]] and [[soul evolution]], the [[things]] which you so often forget to pay [[attention]] to, this constitutes a life of [[loving]] [[service]]. That should be your highest [[consecration]] to God. When you look back on your life weave a [[wonderful]] [[memory]] all the tiny [[acts]] of [[love]] will make. What a shining [[soul]] for the rest of the world to see. For this is what creates you. [[Acceptance]] is something you may pray for acceptance of who you are, acceptance of God's will, and - between the two in the act of daily living - the [[birth]] and [[growth]] of your [[soul]], and the [[metamorphosis]] from a [[physical]] [[animal]] being into a spiritual perfecter. This is what it is about. It is a slightly new way to look at [[truth]].

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We can reject God's will. Therein lies soul insanity. We can pretend there is no choice - as many mortals do on this planet - or we can actively choose in our actions to do the will of the Father, knowing that we will not always behave correctly, and we will forgive ourselves for the lapses because that is part of the Divine plan. This is not a world for perfection; it is a world of recognizing imperfection and doing the best we can with our imperfectness. Please keep in mind that these choices, all of them, contribute to the Supreme, and even when you have not done your best you are creating the God of experience. You are also allowing your Thought Adjuster to participate in imperfection, which is a gift. So acceptance, self-tolerance of yourself, first in your imperfect state, acceptance of God's will that you are created this way and what awaits you is perfection, and acceptance that you will never totally understand God's will, are part of living a spiritually dedicated and conscious life.

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We can reject God's will. Therein lies [[soul]] [[insanity]]. We can pretend there is no [[choice]] - as many [[mortals]] do on [[this planet]] - or we can actively choose in our [[actions]] to [[do the will of the Father]], knowing that we will not always behave correctly, and we will [[forgive]] ourselves for the lapses because that is [[part]] of the [[Divine]] [[plan]]. This is not a world for [[perfection]]; it is a world of recognizing imperfection and doing the best we can with our imperfectness. Please keep in mind that these [[choices]], all of them, [[contribute]] to [[the Supreme]], and even when you have not done your best you are creating the [[God]] of [[experience]]. You are also allowing your [[Thought Adjuster]] to [[participate]] in imperfection, which is a [[gift]]. So [[acceptance]], self-[[tolerance]] of yourself, first in your imperfect [[state]], acceptance of God's will that you are created this way and what awaits you is [[perfection]], and [[acceptance]] that you will never totally [[understand]] God's will, are part of living a [[spiritually]] [[dedicated]] and [[conscious]] life.

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My advice again, simplify, for it is in living faithfully as tadpoles that we become frogs. You are tadpoles now, as I am, and one cannot expect your life to be more than it is. We make tadpole decisions and we do the will of God by recognizing what we are. And that, brothers and sisters, is the formal lesson for today. Do you have questions?

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My advice again, [[simplify]], for it is in living [[faithfully]] as tadpoles that we become frogs. ([[100:1 Religious Growth|100:1.4]]) You are tadpoles now, as I am, and one cannot [[expect]] your life to be more than it is. We make tadpole [[decisions]] and we [[do the will of God]] by [[recognizing]] what we are. And that, [[brothers and sisters]], is the [[formal]] lesson for today. Do you have [[questions]]?

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Q: Yes. We talked about self-acceptance, and there are a couple of things I think you said, prayer, and recognition of who we are, and willingness to live as a tadpole each day. As I think of ways to achieve self-acceptance I find that I have particular intolerance of my flaws. That, I see is sort of arrogant in the face of God. I understood you very clearly to say that it will take possibly centuries to get rid of some of these. On a daily basis when things come up, do you know any ways or methods to work on that, you know, one day at a time?

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Q: Yes. We talked about [[self]]-[[acceptance]], and there are a couple of things I think you said, [[prayer]], and [[recognition]] of who we are, and willingness to live as a tadpole each day. As I think of ways to [[achieve]] self-acceptance I find that I have particular intolerance of my flaws. That, I see is sort of [[arrogant]] in the face of [[God]]. I [[understood]] you very clearly to say that it will take possibly centuries to get rid of some of these. On a daily basis when things come up, do you know any ways or [[methods]] to work on that, you know, one day at a time?

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A: To think of yourself as a child, which is what we all are, to apply the same understanding patience as you would to a struggling toddler falling and learning to walk. To understand that you cannot skip this stage, and that you will fall and become bruised, and bruise yourself many times, but will rise again to continue walking the path, that the love should come for the miracle of the human spirit in rising again, that although you are flawed now, look to each day for the moment when you acted in a God-like fashion. And every day there are those moments a smile, a caress to a child, an illumination or feeling of unity with God, a comfort for a minute inside yourself, a peace bestowed by the Spirit of Truth, observing the beauty of nature, putting your feet up and relaxing from life's anxieties - are all God-like attributes which you humans overlook, concentrating only on the moments when anger or fear or doubt got the better of you. Faith pulls you through when you have not acted in the highest fashion: faith in God's acceptance and love for you, which you should mirror to yourself; faith in the fact that flaws are bestowed in order for you to grow past and from; that there would be no growth without this struggle, and that if it were easy and your flaws could disappear it would not be God's plan. Stretching your time sense to a more eternal one will help you to develop acceptance. A sense of humor also eases the times when you grow critical or impatient with what you see as regression.

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A: To [[think]] of yourself as a child, which is what we all are, to apply the same [[understanding]] [[patience]] as you would to a [[struggling]] toddler falling and learning to walk. To [[understand]] that you cannot skip this [[stage]], and that you will fall and become bruised, and bruise yourself many times, but will rise again to continue walking the [[path]], that the [[love]] should come for the [[miracle]] of the human spirit in rising again, that although you are flawed now, look to each day for the [[moment]] when you [[acted]] in a God-like [[Manner|fashion]]. And every day there are those [[moments]] a [[smile]], a caress to a child, an [[illumination]] or [[feeling]] of [[unity]] with God, a [[comfort]] for a minute inside yourself, a [[peace]] bestowed by the [[Spirit of Truth]], observing the [[beauty]] of [[nature]], putting your feet up and [[relaxing]] from life's [[anxieties]] - are all God-like [[attributes]] which you humans overlook, [[concentrating]] only on the moments when [[anger]] or [[fear]] or [[doubt]] got the better of you. [[Faith]] pulls you through when you have not acted in the highest fashion: [[faith]] in [[God]]'s [[acceptance]] and [[love]] for you, which you should [[mirror]] to yourself; [[faith]] in the [[fact]] that flaws are [[bestowed]] in order for you to [[grow]] [[past]] and from; that there would be no growth without this [[struggle]], and that if it were easy and your flaws could disappear it would not be [[God]]'s [[plan]]. Stretching your [[time]] sense to a more [[eternal]] one will help you to develop [[acceptance]]. A sense of [[humor]] also eases the times when you grow [[critical]] or impatient with what you see as [[regression]].

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Q: When you talk of faults and flaws in human terms, I guess that's just a point of view. It might be other person's likes or dislikes would differ; a fault from another person might be a virtue to another person. But I guess from a cosmic point of view, from the Father's, the main faults that we should be concerned about are evil, iniquity and sin. Should we be tolerant of our own sin just as we are tolerant of our own error?

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Q: When you talk of [[faults]] and flaws in [[human]] terms, I guess that's just a [[point of view]]. It might be other [[person]]'s likes or dislikes would differ; a fault from another person might be a [[virtue]] to another person. But I guess from a [[cosmic]] [[point of view]], from [[the Father]]'s, the main faults that we should be concerned about are [[evil]], [[iniquity]] and [[sin]]. Should we be [[tolerant]] of our own [[sin]] just as we are tolerant of our own [[error]]?

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A: We should forgive ourselves for sins if we feel we have committed them. Remember, it is not for us to judge even ourselves, but merely to evaluate. If you feel you have committed a sin which is fairly extreme - most people fall into error - you must pray to forgive yourself as you ask for the forgiveness of the Father. But you must also ask for growth to learn from these sins and to resist them, to resist taking those actions. Flaws are not errors or sins or evil, but can lead one into errors. Flaws are anger, fear, faithlessness, lack of love - which are all relative - those are examples of spiritual flaws rather than the actions. It is the inner soul-scape, so to speak, that leads one into actions that would constitute error, sin, and evil. It first starts within the human, the conflicts, the trouble. It would help to read the analysis of Judas as he fell into grave error and sin. First started in his personality flaw of isolation, and then his inner conflict as his wrong thinking took hold, and then finally the action. Does that answer?

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A: We should [[forgive]] ourselves for [[sins]] if we feel we have [[committed]] them. Remember, it is not for us to [[judge]] even ourselves, but merely to [[evaluate]]. If you feel you have [[committed]] a [[sin]] which is fairly [[extreme]] - most people fall into [[error]] - you must [[pray]] to [[forgive]] yourself as you ask for the forgiveness of [[the Father]]. But you must also ask for [[growth]] to learn from these [[sins]] and to [[resist]] them, to resist taking those [[actions]]. Flaws are not [[errors]] or [[sins]] or [[evil]], but can lead one into errors. Flaws are [[anger]], [[fear]], faithlessness, lack of [[love]] - which are all [[relative]] - those are examples of spiritual flaws rather than the [[actions]]. It is the inner [[soul]]-scape, so to speak, that leads one into [[actions]] that would constitute [[error]], [[sin]], and [[evil]]. It first starts within the [[human]], the [[conflicts]], the [[trouble]]. It would help to read the [[analysis]] of [[Judas]] as he fell into grave [[error]] and [[sin]]. First started in his personality flaw of [[isolation]], and then his inner [[conflict]] as his wrong [[thinking]] took hold, and then finally the [[action]]. Does that answer?

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Q: Yes. So basically the flaws, once we learn how to deal with our flaws, then we will not enter into evil or sin.

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Q: Yes. So basically the flaws, once we learn how to deal with our flaws, then we will not enter into [[evil]] or [[sin]].

A: Probably not.

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Q: But to do that, one has to be tolerant and resistive.

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Q: But to do that, one has to be [[tolerant]] and resistive.

A: That is correct. (Thank you.) . ..

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Q: Rayson, greetings, I heard you saying in the beginning of the lesson that there's a difference between spiritual or moral, morality or spirituality. My concept, or my understanding, in order to be spiritual we need to have morality. Would you help me to understand what you meant to say?

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Q: Rayson, greetings, I heard you saying in the beginning of the lesson that there's a [[difference]] between spiritual or moral, [[morality]] or [[spirituality]]. My concept, or my understanding, in order to be spiritual we need to have morality. Would you help me to [[understand]] what you meant to say?

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===='''''[[Spirituality]]'''''====

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A: Yes. [[Spirituality]] is unchanging [[truth]], the [[attributes]] which will [[eventually]] make you Godlike. [[Morality]], while sometimes the same, is a man-made [[concept]] of [[behavior]] which changes culturally and timewise. [[Morality]] is [[necessary]] for the [[organization]] of [[families]], [[tribes]], and [[nations]]. But does not necessarily add up to the highest spiritual [[traits]]. For example, [[morality]] has sometimes [[dictated]] that people have many mates, sometimes dictated one mate. These are societal [[values]]. The [[spiritual]] [[value]] would be a [[partner]] and [[relationship]] between a man and a woman that is loving, [[service]] oriented, [[tolerant]], and that encourages spiritual [[reality]] in the raising of [[children]], which [[forces]] the humans to experience unconditional, give unconditional [[love]]. Many mates, one mate, things [[change]] societally, but spiritually [[values]] are the same. (03/28/93)

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A: ~~Yes. Spirituality~~ is ~~unchanging truth, the attributes which will eventually make you Godlike~~. ~~Morality, while sometimes~~ the ~~same, is a man~~-~~made concept of behavior which changes culturally~~ and ~~timewise. Morality is necessary for~~ the ~~organization of families~~, ~~tribes, and nations. But does not necessarily add up~~ to the ~~highest spiritual traits. For example, morality has sometimes dictated~~ that ~~people have many mates, sometimes dictated one mate. These are societal values. The spiritual value would be~~ a ~~partner~~ and ~~relationship between~~ a ~~man~~ and a ~~woman~~ that is ~~loving~~, ~~service oriented~~, ~~tolerant~~, and that ~~encourages spiritual reality in~~ the ~~raising~~ of ~~children, which forces~~ the ~~humans~~ to ~~experience unconditional, give unconditional love~~. ~~Many mates, one mate, things change societally, but spiritually values are~~ the ~~same~~. ~~(03/28/93)~~

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===='''''[[Adversity]]'''''====

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S: [[Financially]], for me now this is a very [[frightening]] period. And instead of the usual [[panic]] that I [[feel]] - and in the [[past]] when faced with a situation like this, I used to get [[frightened]] by just the [[idea]] of lack of [[abundance]] - and now that I am [[experiencing]] it more on a daily basis I find that my [[panic]] and [[fear]] has been replaced by a [[peacefulness]] and a [[stillness]]. I don't know if that is a [[function]] of the [[spirit of courage]], the [[fact]] that I really [[understand]] that [[everything]] is really okay and everything is taken care of, but whatever it is, it’s not what I [[expected]] it to be. I really expected this to be my flip-out time. And it turned out to be kind of a [[beautiful]] [[experience]], and I'm enjoying it. And I know that the [[angels]] at times teach through [[adversity]]. One of the lessons that I have learned has been my [[friendship]] with [a woman with [[AIDS]]] and watching how she handles what I considered to be an unnatural human [[burden]]. So I'm enjoying this [[challenge]] - I think. But I do [[understand]] and [[feel]] the [[terrors]] that - my usual [[panic]] has been replaced with something that [[money]] couldn't buy even if I had it.

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~~===Adversity===~~

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R: Well stated. Yes, yes, your [[perception]] of [[peacefulness]] as an aspect of personal [[spiritual growth]] is most [[accurate]]. Why [[attribute]] it to a [[Seraphim]] when you have done the [[work]] yourself?

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S: ~~Financially~~, ~~for me now this is a very frightening period. And instead of the usual panic that~~ I ~~feel - and in the past when faced with a situation like this,~~ I ~~used~~ to get frightened by just the idea of lack of abundance - and now that I am experiencing it more on a daily basis I find that my panic and fear has been replaced by a peacefulness and a stillness. I don't know if that is a function of the spirit of courage, the fact that I really understand that everything is really okay and everything is taken care of, but whatever it is~~, it’s not what I expected it to be~~. ~~I really expected this to be my flip-out time~~. ~~And it turned out to be kind of a beautiful experience, and I'm enjoying it. And I~~ know ~~that the angels at times teach through adversity. One of the lessons that I have learned has been my friendship with~~ [~~a woman with AIDS~~] ~~and watching how she handles what~~ I considered to be an unnatural human burden. So I'm enjoying this challenge - I think. But I do understand and feel the terrors that - my usual panic has been replaced with something that money couldn't buy even if I had it.

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S: Well, I've killed so many bugs I want to give credit where credit is due. [[[Laughter]].] You know come [[judgment]] I get a little bit of leeway.

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R: ~~Well stated~~. ~~Yes, yes, your perception of peacefulness as an aspect of personal spiritual growth is most accurate~~. ~~Why attribute it to a Seraphim when you have done the work yourself?~~

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R: Even bugs have bad luck. [More [[laughter]].]

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S: ~~Well,~~ I~~'ve killed so many bugs I want~~ to ~~give credit where credit is due~~. [~~Laughter.~~] ~~You know come judgment I get a little bit of leeway~~.

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S2: I just need to rearrange the [[financial]] aspects of my life. They are such a [[burden]] and [[pressure]].

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R: ~~Even bugs have bad luck~~. [~~More laughter~~.]

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R: Every [[adverse]] [[event]] that occurs during your [[universe]] [[existence]] has a lesson in it for you, and part of your [[mission]] is to find those lessons. At times they are readily [[apparent]], and at other times you must dig deeply and search hard for [[meaning]]. But it will emerge if you are assiduous in your search.

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S2: I just ~~need~~ to ~~rearrange~~ the ~~financial aspects~~ of my life. ~~They are such a burden and pressure~~.

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Q: I'd just like it to [[change]]. I ask for help from the other side, just in terms of maybe a bit more [[strength]] or something to do what I need to do to clean up my life. Sometimes I just [[feel]] like I don't have it all by myself to [[balance]] that cheque-book or to do those things. Could I have some [[inspiration]], please?

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R: ~~Every adverse~~ event that ~~occurs~~ during ~~your universe~~ existence has a lesson ~~in it~~ for you, ~~and part of~~ your ~~mission~~ is to ~~find those lessons~~. ~~At times they are readily apparent, and at other times~~ you ~~must dig deeply and search hard for meaning~~. ~~But it will emerge if~~ you are ~~assiduous in your search~~.

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A: We [[ascendant mortals]] are much esteemed throughout [[the universes]] for our great [[capacity]] to [[adapt]] to changing [[circumstances]], a necessary [[quality]] to have in order to [[survive]]. And most survive. Non-survival is a very, very [[rare]] [[event]]. We are also much [[respected]] and - not exactly [[envied]] - but I would say that other more perfect beings sometimes yearn for our - for the [[change]] that does occur during our lives. [[Change]] is an [[inevitable]] [[fact]] of [[existence]] and is multiplied by many orders of [[magnitude]] when one is created imperfect. From the [[moment]] that you came into [[being]] you have been undergoing [[change]] with every [[fragment]] of time that has passed. As you [[listen]] to this lesson you are [[changing]]. It is an [[inevitable]] and irreversible [[process]]. And we call ourselves [[ascendant]] because as we [[change]] we also ascend [[simultaneously]]. There is no turning back. The change that you seek is [[difficult]] to measure by your standard [[physical]] means, for you cannot put it on a yardstick, or hold it in your hands, or leave an [[impression]] on a [[film]] with it. It is measured instead in terms of [[peacefulness]], [[confidence]], [[awareness]], that [[ability]] to be in the world but not of it, [[joy]] in the [[creations]] of [[the Father]] that abound so wonderfully on [[your planet]]. That is how you can [[discern]] the [[change]] within. And also by an increasing [[awareness]] to the promptings of your [[Thought Adjuster]], which you, in particular, are very well [[attuned]] to. Does that help?

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Q: ~~I'd just like~~ it ~~to change~~. ~~I ask for help~~ from the ~~other side~~, ~~just in terms~~ of ~~maybe~~ a ~~bit more strength or something to do what I need to do to clean up my life~~. ~~Sometimes I just feel~~ like I ~~don~~'~~t have~~ it all ~~by myself to balance~~ that ~~cheque-book or to do those things~~. ~~Could~~ I ~~have some inspiration~~, ~~please?~~

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S: Yes, it helps. It reminds me of a line from the movie called "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starman_%28film%29 Star Man]". It was to the [[effect]] that [[humans]] are at our best when we're at our worst, our very worst. And I do like that part of [[being]] a [[human]]. And there's nothing like it. I'm [[proud]] of that part. And I guess it all fits into what we were just talking about now. Resilient. And I am [[grateful]] for that. I thank you, and Father.

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A: We ascendant mortals are much esteemed throughout the universes for our great capacity to adapt to changing circumstances, a necessary quality to have in order to survive. And most survive. Non-survival is a very, very rare event. We are also much respected and - not exactly envied - but I would say that other more perfect beings sometimes yearn for our - for the change that does occur during our lives. Change is an inevitable fact of existence and is multiplied by many orders of magnitude when one is created imperfect. From the moment that you came into being you have been undergoing change with every fragment of time that has passed. As you listen to this lesson you are changing. It is an inevitable and irreversible process. And we call ourselves ascendant because as we change we also ascend simultaneously. There is no turning back. The change that you seek is difficult to measure by your standard physical means, for you cannot put it on a yardstick, or hold it in your hands, or leave an impression on a film with it. It is measured instead in terms of peacefulness, confidence, awareness, that ability to be in the world but not of it, joy in the creations of the Father that abound so wonderfully on your planet. That is how you can discern the change within. And also by an increasing awareness to the promptings of your Thought Adjuster, which you, in particular, are very well attuned to. Does that help?

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R: Yes, how can we ever settle the [[outer universes]] successfully unless we experience all there is to be had at all of the levels of [[ascension]]?

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S: Yes, it helps. It reminds me of a line from the movie called "Star Man". It was to the effect that humans are at our best when we're at our worst, our very worst. And I do like that part of being a human. And there's nothing like it. I'm proud of that part. And I guess it all fits into what we were just talking about now. Resilient. And I am grateful for that. I thank you, and Father.

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R: Yes, how can we ever settle the outer universes successfully unless we experience all there is to be had at all of the levels of ascension?

S: Right, clean one's own closet, I guess. (05/22/93)

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