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===Topic: ''Rayson & Friends, Vol. 2, Part 2''===

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===Group: [[~~Woods Cross~~ TeaM]]===

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===Group: [[Laguna Hills TeaM]]===

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==Facilitators==

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

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

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

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==Session==

===='''''[[Angelic Contact]]'''''====

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R: Perhaps the differing [[value]] in [[terms]] of [[beauty]] assigned by differing human [[observers]] is best explained in terms of selective [[perception]], that is, what observer A sees is filtered through certain [[expectations]] that he has, while observer B has different expectations, yet if seen through the eyes of [[the Father|Father]] or [[Jesus]] or a [[Urantia]] [[mortal]] from the time of [[light and life]], it is unlikely that there would be [[perception]] of [[ugliness]], particularly in terms of [[material]] [[structures]]. I understand that there are different tastes among [[individuals]] and that what is pleasing to the [[senses]] of one may not necessarily be pleasing to the other, yet there is no place in the [[definition]] of [[beauty]] for [[physical]] [[pleasure]], so perhaps this is part of the misunderstanding.

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S: For instance a [[noise]] that is considered [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caterwauling#Other_noises caterwauling] by some can be [[enjoyed]] by cats.

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S: For instance a [[noise]] that is considered [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caterwauling#Other_noises caterwauling] by some can be [[enjoyed]] by cats.

R: Yes or by an [[avant guard]] [[musician]]

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A: Yes. All of you present have been increasingly [[awakening]] to the promptings of your [[Thought Adjusters]] over the last [[interval]] of time, and even though it is [[difficult]] for you and the [[perception]] most [[fragile]] and delicate, with great [[effort]] you can at this [[stage]] see that [[spiritual]] [[beauty]]. I urge you to work at this. You will find your work rewarding. Are there other questions?

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S: It's a [[beautiful]] lesson, and it's [[inspiring]] to look at it more clearly, the [[meaning]] of beauty from a [[spiritual]] [[standpoint]], and I'm sure it's well [[worth]] working at, perceiving it more often. (12/26/93) See Also: [~~http~~://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=1993-01-01-Rayson_%26_Friends,_Vol._2,_Part_4#WORK_as_it_relates_to_BEAUTY WORK ex rel BEAUTY] (01/02/94)

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S: It's a [[beautiful]] lesson, and it's [[inspiring]] to look at it more clearly, the [[meaning]] of beauty from a [[spiritual]] [[standpoint]], and I'm sure it's well [[worth]] working at, perceiving it more often. (12/26/93) See Also: [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=1993-01-01-Rayson_%26_Friends,_Vol._2,_Part_4#WORK_as_it_relates_to_BEAUTY WORK ex rel BEAUTY] (01/02/94)

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Today's lesson will be an important subject, a very important subject, [[cooperation]]. Cooperation is a major [[force]] binding [[together]] all [[creatures]] in [[the universe]], perfect and imperfect, [[mortal]] and [[immortal]]. [[Cooperation]] among [[beings]] of the universe approaches the importance of [[worship]] in terms of serving [[our Father]]. It is a [[critical]] time for the peoples of [[Urantia]] at this time, for you have [[attained]] much [[technical]] expertise and yet lag far behind in some very important respects, [[socially]]. [[Competition]] is the order of the day. And this is not an altogether bad thing, for competition has been a great civilizing [[force]] for the beings of [[Urantia]]. Nonetheless, taken to its present [[extreme]] level, [[competition]] does certain harm to those striving for [[spiritual growth]] and [[development]] when not accompanied by a proper spirit of [[cooperation]]. As members of the [[Corps of Destiny]], one of your goals will be to promote [[cooperation]] among your fellows. You will do this through your own living [[example]], primarily. Your example will be that of good will and [[cooperative]] [[interaction]] with others as you go about your [[work]] and [[rest]].

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A: Well, that is not [[information]] I am [[permitted]] to disclose and, in fact, I do not have it at my disposal, so I am most sorry that I cannot answer.

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Q: That's okay. I [[expected]] that. Rayson, also the [[technique]] whereby [[Michael]] was able to be [[born]] of a [[female]] young [[human]], they talk about that as a [[secret]] of [[Divinington]] or [[Salvington]] - one of the tons, [[[laughter]]] but all these [[secrets]] that are not answered in [[the book]]. [Another Student: [[Sonarington]].] Sonarington. All these [[secrets]], I mean, somewhere, to someone other than the Universal Father, they are all known, is that correct? Or are there some [[secrets]] that are wholly and totally held by the [[Universal Father]]?

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Q: That's okay. I [[expected]] that. Rayson, also the [[technique]] whereby [[Michael]] was able to be [[born]] of a [[female]] young [[human]], they talk about that as a [[secret]] of [[Divinington]] or [[Salvington]] - one of the tons, ([[laughter]]) but all these [[secrets]] that are not answered in [[the book]]. [Another Student: [[Sonarington]].] Sonarington. All these [[secrets]], I mean, somewhere, to someone other than the Universal Father, they are all known, is that correct? Or are there some [[secrets]] that are wholly and totally held by the [[Universal Father]]?

A: There are some that only [[the Father]] may [[access]], but those are relatively few. There is a [[mota]] concept which, simply stated, is "The [[universe]] is a [[cooperative]] of [[function]] and [[knowledge]]." Many, many, of what you call "[[secrets]]" are common [[knowledge]] at relatively low levels of universe [[ascension]]. For those of us who are [[ascending mortals]], this is not only part of the [[educational]] program, but in [[fact]], this [[knowledge]] is made available because it is [[necessary]] to have this [[information]] in order to proceed with our work. However, there are particular matters such as the [[incarnation]] of a [[Creator Son]] in a [[mortal]] woman that are reserved for only the celestials, and that for a [[functional]] [[purpose]] as well. It also is due to the [[fact]] that to effect such an [[incarnation]] requires the concerted efforts of many, many, many beings beyond [[simply]] [[Life Carriers]] and [[Physical Controllers]]. There was a veritable army of higher beings attendant upon [[Jesus]] the [[babe]], the child, and the man throughout the brief period of his [[human]] [[incarnation]]. The [[administration]] and [[coordination]] of this corps of beings required a fairly high level of [[administrative]] [[function]] and [[expertise]]. Just as in your [[armies]] on [[Urantia]], so too in the [[administration]] of [[the universe]]. As one [[ascends]] one has first only one's [[self]] to be responsible for, then a few beings, possibly [[children]], then more and more. When you reach the step at which you will be ready for your [[Paradise]] [[journey]] you will have the [[responsibility]] for the safeguarding of many, many, many [[ascending mortals]] as well as other created beings entrusted to you. And even at that [[point]] you will not be privy to the [[secret]] of [[incarnation]] because it will be neither useful nor [[necessary]] for you. Does that answer? (05/22/93)

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Q: As regards to [[universe administration]], since we've learned that a [[Lanonandek Son]] like [[Caligastia]] could [[default]] in his [[mission]], but no [[Creator Son]] has ever defaulted, it seems to me there's a built-in [[safety]] device into the way all that works, because it allows for default up unto a certain level of [[administration]], but not above a certain level, is that true or false?

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Q: That delineated by a [[Master Son|Master Creator Son]]?

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A: Yes, who has met the qualifications, some of which are outlined in your book, and others of which are not. But many aspirants fail to qualify. They are not discarded, but instead are allowed to [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matriculation matriculate] in lower levels of [[administrative]] [[capacity]] for which they are deemed well suited.

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A: Yes, who has met the qualifications, some of which are outlined in your book, and others of which are not. But many aspirants fail to qualify. They are not discarded, but instead are allowed to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matriculation matriculate] in lower levels of [[administrative]] [[capacity]] for which they are deemed well suited.

Q: It is my [[understanding]] that Caligastia is [[responsible]] to some [[degree]] for some of the [[health]] problems which we are now facing, and I was just [[wondering]] if you would be permitted to [[clarify]] some of that. I'm just frankly aghast that such a high being, even in [[default]], would do something so [[pernicious]].

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On the large [[scale]] of [[time]] [[Caligastia]]'s [[effect]] on man has been little more than a drop in the [[ocean]]. That is, I know, [[difficult]] to believe because of the time scale on which your [[material]] lives are based, but the [[problem]] was fixed almost as soon as it happened on a [[universe]] [[scale]] - quite quickly. The [[effects]] on [[personal]] [[health]], yes, that is true. [[Caligastia]]'s uprising, his disobedience, did indeed have [[profound]] effects on the [[health]] of humans - and [[animals]], I should note - on [[Urantia]].

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Not only was the full [[power]] of [[spiritual]] and [[intellectual]] recourse to bodily dysfunction greatly hampered, but also, because this is an [[experimental planet]], certain - there is a certain liability about the [[effects]] of [[environmental]] agents, including sunlight, extraneous [[radiation]], [[chemical]] effects, on the [[physical]] [[body]] that these - this liability could have been managed far better had not the universe [[circuits]] been severed. However, because of the spiritual malnutrition - if you will - that has occurred over the [[ages]] on [[Urantia]], [[mankind]] is now in the position of [[suffering]] from many disorders such as [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cancer cancer] that could have been handled far more easily in the pre-Caligastian state. Does that answer? (Yes, thank you.)

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Not only was the full [[power]] of [[spiritual]] and [[intellectual]] recourse to bodily dysfunction greatly hampered, but also, because this is an [[experimental planet]], certain - there is a certain liability about the [[effects]] of [[environmental]] agents, including sunlight, extraneous [[radiation]], [[chemical]] effects, on the [[physical]] [[body]] that these - this liability could have been managed far better had not the universe [[circuits]] been severed. However, because of the spiritual malnutrition - if you will - that has occurred over the [[ages]] on [[Urantia]], [[mankind]] is now in the position of [[suffering]] from many disorders such as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cancer cancer] that could have been handled far more easily in the pre-Caligastian state. Does that answer? (Yes, thank you.)

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Q: Rayson, we have heard that when [[Caligastia]] heard the results of the [[adjudication]] of the case Gabriel v. Lucifer he found that they had deposed him as [[Planetary Prince]] and said "If I cannot be Planetary Prince, neither can anyone else" and designed certain [[diseases]] such as [[AIDS]], [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuberculosis tuberculosis], etc., which were [[designed]] to wipe out the [[population]] of the [[earth]]. Is that correct?

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Q: Rayson, we have heard that when [[Caligastia]] heard the results of the [[adjudication]] of the case Gabriel v. Lucifer he found that they had deposed him as [[Planetary Prince]] and said "If I cannot be Planetary Prince, neither can anyone else" and designed certain [[diseases]] such as [[AIDS]], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuberculosis tuberculosis], etc., which were [[designed]] to wipe out the [[population]] of the [[earth]]. Is that correct?

A: What do you think, my son?

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Will you make [[changes]]? Almost certainly. Will you [[regret]] them? Yes, of course, but not all of them. When you pass from the life in the [[flesh]] and are given the [[choice]] of continuing on or not, at that [[point]] the richness of [[destiny]] will almost certainly be such an irresistible inducement that no one but the most deeply impaired ever decline to continue. This [[concept]] is [[difficult]] to grasp at this [[point]] for you, nonetheless it is useful to [[ponder]].

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Much has been [[written]] in your [[literature]] on [[Urantia]] about [[destiny]], the [[concept]] of [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moirae fate]. And some of what has been [[speculated]] is actually quite close to the [[truth]]. Yes, a single [[decision]] can change the [[course]] very much. Yes, the decision you make at any time can have an [[impact]] on the destiny of another, not unlike [[stars]] on a [[collision]] course, or - less [[dramatic]] - [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marbles marbles] rebounding from one another as they roll down an incline, each impact causing a ricocheting of other marbles, and yet others. It is this [[interaction]] of [[destinies]] through [[personalities]] and free-will [[decision]] that makes fellowship so [[vitally]] important in [[the Universe]]. As [[Urantia]] [[progresses]] toward the era of [[light and life]], the [[spiritual growth]] of [[individuals]] will [[accelerate]] and improve. [[Fellowship]] will [[grow]], and there will be far more [[positive]] [[impacts]] of [[personalities]] upon personalities in the sense of non-adverse contributions to [[growth]].

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Much has been [[written]] in your [[literature]] on [[Urantia]] about [[destiny]], the [[concept]] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moirae fate]. And some of what has been [[speculated]] is actually quite close to the [[truth]]. Yes, a single [[decision]] can change the [[course]] very much. Yes, the decision you make at any time can have an [[impact]] on the destiny of another, not unlike [[stars]] on a [[collision]] course, or - less [[dramatic]] - [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marbles marbles] rebounding from one another as they roll down an incline, each impact causing a ricocheting of other marbles, and yet others. It is this [[interaction]] of [[destinies]] through [[personalities]] and free-will [[decision]] that makes fellowship so [[vitally]] important in [[the Universe]]. As [[Urantia]] [[progresses]] toward the era of [[light and life]], the [[spiritual growth]] of [[individuals]] will [[accelerate]] and improve. [[Fellowship]] will [[grow]], and there will be far more [[positive]] [[impacts]] of [[personalities]] upon personalities in the sense of non-adverse contributions to [[growth]].

Of course, [[adversity]] helps the [[individual]] to [[grow]] spiritually. However, there are many, many ways of abetting [[growth]] that do not necessarily involve [[adversity]] - as you all are [[aware]]. And of course there is ample [[adversity]] through the [[eternal]] ages. A diminution in the adversity [[experienced]] in this [[embryonic]] [[stage]] of growth in the [[material]] form will not detract in the long run. Yes, adversity makes one [[stronger]], however the man running the race who finds himself beaten with a whip or struck in the leg with a stick at each step most likely will not run as quickly, or [[confidently]], or as contently as he might with that - those adverse [[factors]] not present. He instead would have more [[energy]] to devote to the task of running the race rather than having to divert [[attention]] to the [[pain]] and the [[opposition]]. So it is on [[Urantia]] now: many [[souls]] with clearly established [[destinies]] running that race - the race to get through life. How will you run your race? How will you affect the race of others? When we [[engage]] in [[service]] to our fellows we help them to run the race a little more easily, you see? That does not mean we carry them upon our backs, for it is their race, it is their [[destiny]]. But we do not trip them, or strike them. Is our [[destiny]] completed when that far-off day comes when we stand in the [[presence]] of [[the Father]]? No, not at all. However, the striving to meet that particular goal is a very important part of the [[destiny]] of every one of you here today. Destinies are [[eternal]] and [[infinite]], and no being has ever existed - [[mortal]] or non-mortal - that has fully [[expressed]] their potential [[destiny]]. This is a difficult [[concept]] to grasp for me also, nonetheless, it is so. So you see your [[destiny]] is a [[fluid]] thing, [[dynamic]], growing, alive, subject to many [[forces]], but most of all your own will, your one [[desire]] to act. Yes, you have many helpers within and without, and their promptings can be very useful if you wish to [[accept]] them. So go forth. Meet your [[destiny]]. Run the good race. That is all. Are there [[questions]]?

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S: About the beginning of the [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/16th_century 16th century] a man by the name of [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Calvin John Calvin], when he was [[translating]] the [[Latin]] [[scriptures]] into French, became convinced that the [[New Testament]] taught [[predestination]], and developed the [[doctrine]] of predestination which is known as [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calvinism Calvinism]. It holds generally that people are predestined to go to [[heaven]] or go to [[hell]]. I realize that, in The [[Urantia Book]] language, this is predestined to [[survive]] or not-survive. This became such a strong [[point]], that others, who couldn't [[accept]] the idea that a God would create [[individuals]] to go to [[hell]], said that they had the [[free will]] to choose. And the doctrine of [[predestination]] and the doctrine of [[free will]] are considered to be [[opposite]] to each other. I think The [[Urantia Book]] teaches that they are [[consistent]] with each other, that when we are born we are predestined - to do something, but we have the [[free will]] to [[change]] that [[destiny]], point by point, decision by decision. And if I remember it correctly, The [[Urantia Book]] says that we are predestined to do things, but we are not foreordained to do them, that we have the free will to say no. Putting that [[together]] with your lesson, suddenly it fills in the blanks.

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S: About the beginning of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/16th_century 16th century] a man by the name of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Calvin John Calvin], when he was [[translating]] the [[Latin]] [[scriptures]] into French, became convinced that the [[New Testament]] taught [[predestination]], and developed the [[doctrine]] of predestination which is known as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calvinism Calvinism]. It holds generally that people are predestined to go to [[heaven]] or go to [[hell]]. I realize that, in The [[Urantia Book]] language, this is predestined to [[survive]] or not-survive. This became such a strong [[point]], that others, who couldn't [[accept]] the idea that a God would create [[individuals]] to go to [[hell]], said that they had the [[free will]] to choose. And the doctrine of [[predestination]] and the doctrine of [[free will]] are considered to be [[opposite]] to each other. I think The [[Urantia Book]] teaches that they are [[consistent]] with each other, that when we are born we are predestined - to do something, but we have the [[free will]] to [[change]] that [[destiny]], point by point, decision by decision. And if I remember it correctly, The [[Urantia Book]] says that we are predestined to do things, but we are not foreordained to do them, that we have the free will to say no. Putting that [[together]] with your lesson, suddenly it fills in the blanks.

R: Yes, you [[understand]] well. You see that there are many [[dimensions]] which have been left out by the [[formal]] [[religious]] approaches of the [[past]]. Do you have any comments?

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S: Perhaps this can serve as the basis for at least a [[scholarly]] article on the subject of [[predestination]] and [[free will]], where The [[Urantia Book]] / Rayson teachings can be presented as an alternate to [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calvinism Calvinism] without having to turn it down completely - as the [[doctrine]] of [[free will]] has.

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S: Perhaps this can serve as the basis for at least a [[scholarly]] article on the subject of [[predestination]] and [[free will]], where The [[Urantia Book]] / Rayson teachings can be presented as an alternate to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calvinism Calvinism] without having to turn it down completely - as the [[doctrine]] of [[free will]] has.

R: That is an excellent [[idea]], (S). It would do much [[good]] in a number of ways. [[Destiny]] is a very strong inducement even to those small in [[faith]], and you will find much [[receptivity]] for the [[concept]].

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A: Yes. This is a [[question]] that comes up again and again in [[this mission]]. Some are [[blessed]] with great [[agility]] in managing the [[material]] world and are perceived as being [[lucky]]. This is not a result of [[spiritual]] [[leading]], necessarily, in the sense that you are referring to with external [[forces]] bringing to bear, however it is not that common for a [[material]] being to thrive without some [[participation]] in a program of [[spiritual growth]]. It does happen, of course. There have been some quite [[iniquitous]] beings who have done enormously well in the [[material]] sense. But of course they have lived with overwhelming inner torment which they have not generally admitted to others. But the one who thrives on [[Urantia]] without inner torment must necessarily follow a [[spiritual]] [[program]]. [[Material]] [[success]] requires [[study]] and [[practice]] at material [[skills]]. [[Wealth]] does indeed flow in well-defined [[channels]], and the one who would be [[wealthy]] may easily, or not so easily, tap into these [[channels]]. This may be seen as [[luck]], but it's more a matter of having a good eye and a high level of [[desire]]. There have been persons who've become [[wealthy]] who have also achieved high [[spirit]] [[attainment]].

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This is rare, but known to happen. Has their success been due to [[cosmic]] [[intervention]]? They too have been [[endowed]] with [[Thought Adjusters]], and some have heeded the [[advice]] of Thought Adjusters and been helped in [[attaining]] their [[goals]]. Some have had other spirit helpers for reasons beyond what your [[history]] books may record. Much of this has to do with using well-placed [[beings]] to help offset some of the damage done during [[the rebellion]]. They happen to be in opportune [[positions]], so an attempt is made to use them, but as far as anyone being [[intentionally]] placed in a position of power by [[seraphic]] or other [[guidance]], no. Those in [[positions]] of [[power]] may choose to avail themselves of [[seraphic]] [[guidance]] that is offered, which is a [[free will]] decision, but there is not divine [[intervention]] in the matters of man beyond that. [[Advice]] is always at hand. Whether man chooses to take it or not is another matter. Let us look at the other side of the situation. What of the person who seems to be [[good]] and lead a life of [[worship]] and yet is beset with misfortune, [[material]] [[poverty]] from [[family]] [[tragedy]]? In undertaking the [[journey]] towards [[spiritual growth]] one may or may not [[choose]] to participate in the [[flow]] of [[wealth]] and [[material]]. Some choose not to, and therefore their [[material]] lives are [[impoverished]] while their [[spiritual]] lives are enriched. This is rare. This is as rare as the other [[extreme]]. It is as rare as the [[wealthy]] man who is [[spiritually]] rich, but it does happen. The great mass of people do best, have the most so-called [[good]] [[luck]], when they are engaging in [[worship]] in their [[activities]] and heeding [[seraphic]] [[guidance]] which is available to all. So you could say that good [[luck]], no matter what your [[goals]] may be, they will be more readily [[attained]], if you follow [[God]]'s [[plan]]. This may [[sound]] somewhat like a [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Television_evangelist television evangelist], but this is certainly not a call for donations to [[churches]]. If you lead your lives in such a way that you are loving, you are [[good]], you are [[kind]], you are [[truthful]], you are bound to have some good fortune, and you are also bound to have some misfortune. But overall the [[services]] that you render in the plying of your trade, whatever that may be, will generally be well [[accepted]], and you will prosper to whatever extent is possible. Does that help?

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This is rare, but known to happen. Has their success been due to [[cosmic]] [[intervention]]? They too have been [[endowed]] with [[Thought Adjusters]], and some have heeded the [[advice]] of Thought Adjusters and been helped in [[attaining]] their [[goals]]. Some have had other spirit helpers for reasons beyond what your [[history]] books may record. Much of this has to do with using well-placed [[beings]] to help offset some of the damage done during [[the rebellion]]. They happen to be in opportune [[positions]], so an attempt is made to use them, but as far as anyone being [[intentionally]] placed in a position of power by [[seraphic]] or other [[guidance]], no. Those in [[positions]] of [[power]] may choose to avail themselves of [[seraphic]] [[guidance]] that is offered, which is a [[free will]] decision, but there is not divine [[intervention]] in the matters of man beyond that. [[Advice]] is always at hand. Whether man chooses to take it or not is another matter. Let us look at the other side of the situation. What of the person who seems to be [[good]] and lead a life of [[worship]] and yet is beset with misfortune, [[material]] [[poverty]] from [[family]] [[tragedy]]? In undertaking the [[journey]] towards [[spiritual growth]] one may or may not [[choose]] to participate in the [[flow]] of [[wealth]] and [[material]]. Some choose not to, and therefore their [[material]] lives are [[impoverished]] while their [[spiritual]] lives are enriched. This is rare. This is as rare as the other [[extreme]]. It is as rare as the [[wealthy]] man who is [[spiritually]] rich, but it does happen. The great mass of people do best, have the most so-called [[good]] [[luck]], when they are engaging in [[worship]] in their [[activities]] and heeding [[seraphic]] [[guidance]] which is available to all. So you could say that good [[luck]], no matter what your [[goals]] may be, they will be more readily [[attained]], if you follow [[God]]'s [[plan]]. This may [[sound]] somewhat like a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Television_evangelist television evangelist], but this is certainly not a call for donations to [[churches]]. If you lead your lives in such a way that you are loving, you are [[good]], you are [[kind]], you are [[truthful]], you are bound to have some good fortune, and you are also bound to have some misfortune. But overall the [[services]] that you render in the plying of your trade, whatever that may be, will generally be well [[accepted]], and you will prosper to whatever extent is possible. Does that help?

Q: It sure does. What I think I [[understand]] you saying is that like [[attracts]] like.

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Q. And we [[access]] that [[seraphic]] [[guidance]] by the same means we improve our [[ability]] to [[communicate]] with [[the Father]] through the [[Thought Adjuster]]?

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A: Yes, and through our [[conduct]]. If your conduct is [[worshipful]], you will attract the [[attention]] of [[seraphim]] and others who will be at hand should you request extra help? Yes, this does happen through the [[Thought Adjuster]], but I personally do not know how it occurs. This is part of the [[mystery]]. (08/28/93) [~~http~~://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=1993-01-01-Rayson_%26_Friends,_Vol._2,_Part_3#PLAY.2C_REST_AND_RECREATION DRUGS: See RECREATION] (12/12/93) [~~http~~://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=1993-01-01-Rayson_%26_Friends,_Vol._2,_Part_3#EDUCATION_AND_SPIRITUAL_GROWTH EDUCATION See: SPIRITUAL GROWTH & EDUCATION] (06/26/93)

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A: Yes, and through our [[conduct]]. If your conduct is [[worshipful]], you will attract the [[attention]] of [[seraphim]] and others who will be at hand should you request extra help? Yes, this does happen through the [[Thought Adjuster]], but I personally do not know how it occurs. This is part of the [[mystery]]. (08/28/93) [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=1993-01-01-Rayson_%26_Friends,_Vol._2,_Part_3#PLAY.2C_REST_AND_RECREATION DRUGS: See RECREATION] (12/12/93) [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=1993-01-01-Rayson_%26_Friends,_Vol._2,_Part_3#EDUCATION_AND_SPIRITUAL_GROWTH EDUCATION See: SPIRITUAL GROWTH & EDUCATION] (06/26/93)

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R: Can you [[describe]] the situation?

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S: One involved [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Choking choking] and another was a [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seizure seizure].

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S: One involved [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Choking choking] and another was a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seizure seizure].

R: What was she choking on? [Answer unintelligible] I am sorrowed to hear of your child's [[difficulties]]. However, let me [[reassure]] you that [[the Father|Father]] does not "take" people from life. This is a [[pagan]] [[belief]] that has no basis in [[universe]] [[truth]]. Father loves your child as dearly as He ever loved any child of [[mortal]] [[birth]]. And indeed special love and [[protection]] is accorded to the [[babies]] who need it. Yes, they are prone to [[accidents]]. And they are [[fragile]], as you have [[discerned]]. Do you believe that you could do more to help [[protect]] your child from this end?

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S: Yes, I think I've [[achieved]] that.

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R: Also, there is no [[reason]] why you cannot guard yourself against those who you sense may not have your best interest in [[mind]]. (Thank you.) Even [[the Master]] did that during His [[sojourn]] here, if you would review the [~~http~~://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=UB#Part_IV._The_Life_and_Teachings_of_Jesus chronicle of His life] as presented to you. There is no need to hasten your own [[physical]] demise by putting down your [[protective]] [[behaviors]]. Simply, if you can refrain from [[hating]] the [[enemy]]. There is [[power]] in loving your [[enemy]]. It does not mean that there are not some who would not harm you.

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R: Also, there is no [[reason]] why you cannot guard yourself against those who you sense may not have your best interest in [[mind]]. (Thank you.) Even [[the Master]] did that during His [[sojourn]] here, if you would review the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=UB#Part_IV._The_Life_and_Teachings_of_Jesus chronicle of His life] as presented to you. There is no need to hasten your own [[physical]] demise by putting down your [[protective]] [[behaviors]]. Simply, if you can refrain from [[hating]] the [[enemy]]. There is [[power]] in loving your [[enemy]]. It does not mean that there are not some who would not harm you.

This is a [[complicated]] issue, and one which deserves lessons of its own. But there has been much misunderstanding of what [[forgiveness]] is and how it should be properly applied in [[human]] [[interaction]]. But be [[assured]], my friends, that your own personal [[feelings]] toward another [[individual]] or [[group]] of individuals are most powerful. Those which are [[imitative]] of [[the Father|Father]] are powerful in the sense of [[growth]] and movement toward [[light and life]], and those which are [[regressive]] [[limit]] [[growth]]. Does that help?

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Q: With regard to this cleansing of the [[races]], it leaves itself open to a great [[risk]] if [[fanatics]] try to impose one [[religious]] thought and say "this is the [[truth]]" with only limited human [[understanding]], then try to eliminate all those who disagree with them - or to make it impossible for them to continue their breeding stock.

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A: Yes, that is very true. Such a step could lead to much [[tragedy]] and could plunge [[Urantia]] into a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_Ages_%28historiography%29 dark period] as has occurred previously in its [[history]], but we believe that [[Urantia]] is at the edge of a [[new age]] and is ready to implement such [[changes]] appropriately.

Q: I have another comment on that. In viewing the [[media]], and how [[entertainment]] and news [[reflect]] [[violence]] and [[negative]] [[energy]] - you see so much of it on the news, all the situations, all over the world things are happening, just [[evil]] sorts of things. In a lot of ways, from my [[perspective]], it seems like things are getting worse. Is that your [[perception]] of it in certain ways, or from your global [[perspective]] or planetary perspective are things getting better?

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A: There are others, but they may not be [[consistent]] with the promptings of your [[Adjuster]].

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S: Anybody who questions that should [[study]] in depth [~~http~~://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_Urantia_Text_-_Contents#Part_III._The_History_of_Urantia the history of the earth] and the way conditions really were 100, 200 years ago - maybe even before that. Things are getting better in the long run. Regarding people who [[deny]] [[God]]'s [[existence]] yet do good in the name of [[humanity]] - those who profess a [[secular]] reason for doing good rather than a religious reason - the [[Urantia Book]] somewhere says that those who do good without [[believing]] in God, who deny God, when they do good there's not as much [[soul growth]] because that is a [[social]] thing. They [[act]] for social benefits. It does do good socially, but there is not much [[growth]] in their own [[soul]] because of their denial of the [[existence]] of [[God]]. That's more of a comment than a question.

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S: Anybody who questions that should [[study]] in depth [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_Urantia_Text_-_Contents#Part_III._The_History_of_Urantia the history of the earth] and the way conditions really were 100, 200 years ago - maybe even before that. Things are getting better in the long run. Regarding people who [[deny]] [[God]]'s [[existence]] yet do good in the name of [[humanity]] - those who profess a [[secular]] reason for doing good rather than a religious reason - the [[Urantia Book]] somewhere says that those who do good without [[believing]] in God, who deny God, when they do good there's not as much [[soul growth]] because that is a [[social]] thing. They [[act]] for social benefits. It does do good socially, but there is not much [[growth]] in their own [[soul]] because of their denial of the [[existence]] of [[God]]. That's more of a comment than a question.

A: Truly doing good requires good [[intent]]. You cannot have good intent without [[faith]] of some sort. And while the person may deny [[adherence]] to teachings of formal [[religions]], there must be [[faith]] and [[response]] to [[Thought Adjuster]] promptings in order for good [[intent]] and good [[behavior]], truly good behavior, not social [[posturing]], to occur. Supposed good [[action]] which is undertaken for show without [[sincere]] good intent underlying it may lead to no [[spiritual growth]] whatsoever. An [[animal]] may mistakenly do [[good]], but does it grow [[spiritually]]? No. To undertake any act without [[consideration]] of spiritual consequences is to behave in an [[animal]]-like way, and the [[animal]] behavior does not promote [[spiritual growth]].

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When you are fortunate enough to have this [[experience]], it is [[wise]] to cherish it, and [[remember]] it, and reinforce in your [[memory]] the [[actions]] on your part which led up to the [[feeling]] of [[gratitude]] and [[fulfillment]], for these acts are a [[critical]] part of your [[efforts]] to [[mature]] your own budding spirit within. You must [[react]], children. [[Growth]] does not come to those who are inert, but is the result of a [[continuing]], [[dynamic]] interplay between you, the [[individual]], and [[the Father]], within and without.

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You may ask, as Milcah does at times, "How can I be [[grateful]] when life is so [[difficult]]? When there is so much [[evil]]? When my fellow [[beings]] behave in such non-Father-[[oriented]] ways?" We are [[aware]] of the [[difficulty]] and [[intensity]] of your struggles on [[Urantia|this fateful planet]], and you may rest [[assured]] that the [[growth]] you personally [[experience]] as a result of your increased [[adversity]] on [[Urantia]] will be all the more enhanced. You have more help here now than at any time in [~~http~~://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_Urantia_Text_-_Contents#Part_III._The_History_of_Urantia the history of this planet], and if you can work at subduing your own [[animal]] senses, you will be better able to [[perceive]] the workings of all of the [[superhuman]] [[entities]] that abound here now. But let us return to our subject. [[Gratitude]], like all of the other [[universe]] [[virtues]], is life-giving, [[health]]-giving, and [[energy]] giving. Genuine [[gratitude]] is experienced in all [[sincerity]] without the least notion of gain or loss. It is most likely true that no [[creature]] of [[mortal]] [[origin]] ever actually [[experiences]] [[gratitude]] until that day in the distant [[future]] when in the [[presence]] of [[the Father]] Himself.

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You may ask, as Milcah does at times, "How can I be [[grateful]] when life is so [[difficult]]? When there is so much [[evil]]? When my fellow [[beings]] behave in such non-Father-[[oriented]] ways?" We are [[aware]] of the [[difficulty]] and [[intensity]] of your struggles on [[Urantia|this fateful planet]], and you may rest [[assured]] that the [[growth]] you personally [[experience]] as a result of your increased [[adversity]] on [[Urantia]] will be all the more enhanced. You have more help here now than at any time in [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_Urantia_Text_-_Contents#Part_III._The_History_of_Urantia the history of this planet], and if you can work at subduing your own [[animal]] senses, you will be better able to [[perceive]] the workings of all of the [[superhuman]] [[entities]] that abound here now. But let us return to our subject. [[Gratitude]], like all of the other [[universe]] [[virtues]], is life-giving, [[health]]-giving, and [[energy]] giving. Genuine [[gratitude]] is experienced in all [[sincerity]] without the least notion of gain or loss. It is most likely true that no [[creature]] of [[mortal]] [[origin]] ever actually [[experiences]] [[gratitude]] until that day in the distant [[future]] when in the [[presence]] of [[the Father]] Himself.

Therefore do not [[judge]] yourselves too harshly for not being able to have the [[purest]] [[gratitude]]. But work on it, for, like the other [[universe]] [[virtues]] - [[love]], [[kindness]], [[truth, beauty, goodness]], [[atonement]], and so many more - [[gratitude]] becomes stronger and better with hard work, like a [[physical]] workout. If, in your [[mortal]] life, you are reduced to such a low point in your [[feeling]] that you cannot think of the least thing for which to be grateful, there is always the fact of [[existence]]. Such a gift is to be cherished. And really, without having existed, how could you ever go on to further [[work]] in the name of [[the Father]]? So you see, it all ties [[together]]. The fact of your [[existence]] is the major part that you take from one state of [[being]], such as life in the [[flesh]], to the next state of being. That you can take with you! And no [[material]] [[creation]] can take it away from you. You see, it is such an [[essential]] part of you. Only you can will it away. We conclude the lesson at this point, although this [[topic]] will come up in [[future]] lessons. (01/18/93)

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Happiness is a [[difficult]] [[topic]] to discuss with [[mortal]] beings because their [[understanding]] - your understanding - of happiness is very often far different from the [[definition]] of happiness in the non-material form. Let us start with the [[material]] [[understanding]] of [[happiness]] and then we shall [[compare]] the [[spiritual]] nature of [[happiness]] so that you shall better [[understand]]. The material being is [[descended]] from [[animal]] forms, and much of the [[conscious]] awareness and [[thought]] is by [[necessity]] centered upon [[feelings]] and urgings that have [[animal]] origin. [[Pleasure]] is such a thing. An [[animal]] understands pleasure as the [[absence]] of [[pain]], the [[gratification]] of [[hunger]] and [[sexual]] drive, the [[domination]] over a [[competitor]] or an [[enemy]], the [[attainment]] of a material [[goal]] other than those mentioned. [[Animals]] spend much time [[satisfying]] base drives for [[survival]]. And the [[gratification]] of such survival [[instincts]] is understood by the [[animal]] part of man as [[happiness]]. I am sure you are all quite familiar with this [[definition]] of happiness.

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However, all of these [[considerations]] have [[relatively]] little to do with happiness in the [[spiritual]] sense. Your [[evolving soul]], your [[embryonic]] spirit [[self]], strives to be Godlike if it strives at all for [[growth]] and [[development]]. The gratification of this [[spiritual]] [[urge]] to be Godlike and [[virtuous]] in the ways we have [[discussed]] in previous lessons and in other ways that have not been delved into as of yet, this is what [[constitutes]] [[happiness]] in the [[spiritual]], the [[soul]], sense. [[Michael]], as [[Jesus]] of [[Nazareth]], presented a [[parable]] about the glass being half-full or half-empty which has useful application as we discuss the [[idea]] of [[happiness]]. The [[animal]] part of material man seeks always to fill the glass materially. But the [[spiritual]] part of man does not [[grow]] until there is [[space]] in the glass, the half-full glass that [[the master]] referred to. The less full glass materially, the greater the [[opportunity]] to fill it spiritually. How, then, to go about the pursuit of [[happiness]] in the spiritual sense, true [[happiness]]? Well, this is - as you say - where it starts to get tricky. In lessons [[past]] we have discussed [[creativity]] and the [[link]] between [[creativity]] and the [[rate]] of [[spiritual growth]]. There is also a link between [[creativity]] and [[happiness]]. A [[Urantia]] mortal of some repute in your own [[culture]] once said "I find most men are about as [[happy]] as they make up their [[minds]] to be."[~~http~~://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Abraham_Lincoln#Posthumous_attributions] [[Happiness]] will not come by sitting in a [[quiet]] room [[engaged]] in deep [[meditation]]. Nor will it emerge as the result of long hours of [[study]], or time spent involved in [[sensate]] [[pleasure]].

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However, all of these [[considerations]] have [[relatively]] little to do with happiness in the [[spiritual]] sense. Your [[evolving soul]], your [[embryonic]] spirit [[self]], strives to be Godlike if it strives at all for [[growth]] and [[development]]. The gratification of this [[spiritual]] [[urge]] to be Godlike and [[virtuous]] in the ways we have [[discussed]] in previous lessons and in other ways that have not been delved into as of yet, this is what [[constitutes]] [[happiness]] in the [[spiritual]], the [[soul]], sense. [[Michael]], as [[Jesus]] of [[Nazareth]], presented a [[parable]] about the glass being half-full or half-empty which has useful application as we discuss the [[idea]] of [[happiness]]. The [[animal]] part of material man seeks always to fill the glass materially. But the [[spiritual]] part of man does not [[grow]] until there is [[space]] in the glass, the half-full glass that [[the master]] referred to. The less full glass materially, the greater the [[opportunity]] to fill it spiritually. How, then, to go about the pursuit of [[happiness]] in the spiritual sense, true [[happiness]]? Well, this is - as you say - where it starts to get tricky. In lessons [[past]] we have discussed [[creativity]] and the [[link]] between [[creativity]] and the [[rate]] of [[spiritual growth]]. There is also a link between [[creativity]] and [[happiness]]. A [[Urantia]] mortal of some repute in your own [[culture]] once said "I find most men are about as [[happy]] as they make up their [[minds]] to be."[https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Abraham_Lincoln#Posthumous_attributions] [[Happiness]] will not come by sitting in a [[quiet]] room [[engaged]] in deep [[meditation]]. Nor will it emerge as the result of long hours of [[study]], or time spent involved in [[sensate]] [[pleasure]].

Rather, there are two routes of [[creative]] work that need to be followed [[simultaneously]] throughout your [[material]] [[existence]] if you will develop your embryonic [[soul]] [[seed]] and begin to experience a tiny bit of [[happiness]] while in this form. They are inward and outward. Outward [[creativity]] is the sum [[total]] of your [[actions]]. A great deal of this, of course, is your [[actions]] with respect to your fellow [[creatures]]. Not just the [[desire]] to do [[good]], but the actual doing of good, the continuing [[effort]] to conduct your life as [[Jesus]] of Nazareth lived. And as Jesus was very [[active]] in his [[fellowship]] with others, He also was a [[model]] in regard to the inward [[creative]] [[struggle]]. The [[battle]] that is waged by every [[God]]-seeking mortal between [[animal]] urges and the promptings of the indwelling [[Thought Adjuster]]. Hard work, yes.

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Q: About people that seem to have [[physical]] reasons for not being [[happy]], and they are [[depressed]], and there is some sort of [[organic]] reason for that. Could you comment, maybe, on what is really going on?

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A: The answer to that, (S), is manifold, but there are two main areas of [[consideration]]. The first - and by far most common category of such persons - are those who spend an inordinate amount of their [[time]] and energy in the pursuit of [[gratification]] of [[animal]] urges - [[greed]], [[pride]], [[fear]], [[anger]] - these all are animal drives and result in excess when unchecked, the full cup that [[Jesus]] referred to. A full cup will drown our [[spiritual growth]]. As spiritual growth slows down or ceases as a result of lack of [[effort]] and striving, the [[individual]] with the full cup [[experiences]] black [[depression]], as if a [[light]] has been switched off. No [[material]] being can live for long with not a shred of spiritual [[happiness]]. And, indeed, such persons very often kill themselves in one way or another, destroy themselves, for such an [[existence]] is intolerable. There are, of course, gradations, and by no means do all such persons become [[suicidal]]. But the one that seems ever [[depressed]] and unhappy, [[angry]], gloomy, downcast, sorrowful, without [[hope]] - in one way or other - may well be [[suffering]] from over [[investment]] in the [[material]] and under investment in the [[spiritual]]. The way out for such persons is to become active and [[creative]], [[physically]], [[emotionally]], mentally, spiritually. That is the way. The second great category - although far smaller - of persons who become depressed are those whose cellular [[chemistry]] is [[dysfunctional]], as you said, an [[organic]] basis. At this point in [[Urantia]] [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biotechnology bio-technology] there is virtually no [[understanding]] of how this system [[functions]] other than a tiny awareness of its [[existence]]. Very little can be done at this [[point]]. But Father loves all his [[creatures]] and those who are spiritually [[lazy]] are loved, as are those who are materially [[diseased]] or deficient. Does spiritual [[laziness]] cause [[organic]] [[depression]]? Yes, because the [[health]] of the [[soul]] is crucial to the [[health]] of the [[body]] and its components. So, yes. If you could measure abnormalities in [[function]] - [[chemical]] abnormalities, [[electrical]] abnormalities - you would find them in the first group [[discussed]] as well as the second. Does that answer? (Yes.) (01/24/93)

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A: The answer to that, (S), is manifold, but there are two main areas of [[consideration]]. The first - and by far most common category of such persons - are those who spend an inordinate amount of their [[time]] and energy in the pursuit of [[gratification]] of [[animal]] urges - [[greed]], [[pride]], [[fear]], [[anger]] - these all are animal drives and result in excess when unchecked, the full cup that [[Jesus]] referred to. A full cup will drown our [[spiritual growth]]. As spiritual growth slows down or ceases as a result of lack of [[effort]] and striving, the [[individual]] with the full cup [[experiences]] black [[depression]], as if a [[light]] has been switched off. No [[material]] being can live for long with not a shred of spiritual [[happiness]]. And, indeed, such persons very often kill themselves in one way or another, destroy themselves, for such an [[existence]] is intolerable. There are, of course, gradations, and by no means do all such persons become [[suicidal]]. But the one that seems ever [[depressed]] and unhappy, [[angry]], gloomy, downcast, sorrowful, without [[hope]] - in one way or other - may well be [[suffering]] from over [[investment]] in the [[material]] and under investment in the [[spiritual]]. The way out for such persons is to become active and [[creative]], [[physically]], [[emotionally]], mentally, spiritually. That is the way. The second great category - although far smaller - of persons who become depressed are those whose cellular [[chemistry]] is [[dysfunctional]], as you said, an [[organic]] basis. At this point in [[Urantia]] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biotechnology bio-technology] there is virtually no [[understanding]] of how this system [[functions]] other than a tiny awareness of its [[existence]]. Very little can be done at this [[point]]. But Father loves all his [[creatures]] and those who are spiritually [[lazy]] are loved, as are those who are materially [[diseased]] or deficient. Does spiritual [[laziness]] cause [[organic]] [[depression]]? Yes, because the [[health]] of the [[soul]] is crucial to the [[health]] of the [[body]] and its components. So, yes. If you could measure abnormalities in [[function]] - [[chemical]] abnormalities, [[electrical]] abnormalities - you would find them in the first group [[discussed]] as well as the second. Does that answer? (Yes.) (01/24/93)

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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 holistic medicine] - herbs, trace minerals, and so on - and I am [[feeling]] 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 holistic medicine] - herbs, trace minerals, and so on - and I am [[feeling]] much better.

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

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S: Rayson, I did a [[healing]] today for a man who has [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parkinson%27s_disease Parkinson's disease], which you said was fine if I followed instructions. I'm [[wondering]], he has a [[woman]] who has been with him for a period of time who seems to be under a lot of [[stress]] whom I thought would benefit (from [[healing]]). I know she would [[accept]] it, and believes. They are not [[reading]] the [[Urantia Book]], but believe in [[God]] and go to the [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Methodist_Church Methodist Church]. Should I just do [[healing]] for someone who is [[receptive]] like that or should I [[clear]] it with you, or how do you [[feel]] about that?

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S: Rayson, I did a [[healing]] today for a man who has [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parkinson%27s_disease Parkinson's disease], which you said was fine if I followed instructions. I'm [[wondering]], he has a [[woman]] who has been with him for a period of time who seems to be under a lot of [[stress]] whom I thought would benefit (from [[healing]]). I know she would [[accept]] it, and believes. They are not [[reading]] the [[Urantia Book]], but believe in [[God]] and go to the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Methodist_Church Methodist Church]. Should I just do [[healing]] for someone who is [[receptive]] like that or should I [[clear]] it with you, or how do you [[feel]] about that?

A: I am not in charge of [[healing]]. This is up to teacher [[Ham]] to set the guidelines. I, however, am under the [[impression]] that it is up to each [[individual]] human to determine [[intuitively]] and after [[prayer]] and [[meditation]] if a person can benefit. I would be glad to ask, if you will give me a moment. [Long Pause]

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S: Ham says that your [[skills]] will grow in determining the answers to these [[questions]]. After a short time of working with the [[healing]] [[energy]] you will know within yourself who will benefit. Until then you should ask him. He has given the OK for this woman.

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Q: I have a follow-up question, Thank you very much. This man, because of his [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parkinson%27s_disease Parkinson's disease], has been influenced to use a Chinese healer who has recommended that his hair be shaven, that he take certain teas, and has [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acupuncture acupuncture]. But primarily there is a suction cup placed on his skin, and they put a substance inside this lid which draws the fluids from the [[body]] to the skin. This is represented as a way of taking care of his Parkinson's disease. I recognize readily our normal medical care system. I only [[wonder]] if this is something that should be followed through by them or not?

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Q: I have a follow-up question, Thank you very much. This man, because of his [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parkinson%27s_disease Parkinson's disease], has been influenced to use a Chinese healer who has recommended that his hair be shaven, that he take certain teas, and has [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acupuncture acupuncture]. But primarily there is a suction cup placed on his skin, and they put a substance inside this lid which draws the fluids from the [[body]] to the skin. This is represented as a way of taking care of his Parkinson's disease. I recognize readily our normal medical care system. I only [[wonder]] if this is something that should be followed through by them or not?

A: If it helps some, why not? But do not give up his day job, so to speak. ([[laughter]])

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Q: Well that's what I suggested to him but I thought I would double-check with you.

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A: Many of the [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_traditional_medicine Eastern techniques] are valid, (S). They work with energy [[channels]] that we do not [[recognize]] on the [[Western]] [[science]]. Blockages can contribute to the exacerbation of the [[disease]], but what they have not done is to erase a disease totally. So the combination of the two will be beneficial for this gentleman. (Thank you)

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A: Many of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_traditional_medicine Eastern techniques] are valid, (S). They work with energy [[channels]] that we do not [[recognize]] on the [[Western]] [[science]]. Blockages can contribute to the exacerbation of the [[disease]], but what they have not done is to erase a disease totally. So the combination of the two will be beneficial for this gentleman. (Thank you)

Q: Rayson, with regard to [[health]], you mentioned that this has been a bad week for ([[T/R]]) in terms of [[energy]]. (Yes) And I was [[wondering]] if there were any [[messages]] from [[Ham]] to Mary through you that she'll be able to [[listen]] to.

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A: Because your [[cells]] are all [[electrically]] charged, because in a [[healthy]] cell the charge is a plus charge, in an unhealthy cell it is a minus charge. This device, while not permanent, is a way of temporarily restoring a cell from a minus to a plus charge, thereby tricking that cell into performing as a healthy cell does.

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Q: Would ([[T/R]]) benefit from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dilantin dilantin] as (S) and myself are taking, or is this more effective?

A: No, this is much more effective. In addition, it also [[stimulates]] [[growth]] of new healthy cells. It is because ([[T/R]])'s [[immune]] system is so eroded that she must obtain her immune system from other sources.

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S: Yes. It just increases our [[wonder]] at Father's [[planning]]. (05/22/93) [See entry of this date under DEFAULT.]

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I just want to ask you a couple of questions about [[healing]]. I'm working with a man, J.. M.. as you know. I want to ask you, what will be the results of the [[healing]] that J.. M.. receives? This is the one thing in his life so far at the age of eighty that he has any [[confidence]] in. I'm wondering if he has the assistance of [[Physical Controllers]] here, and I imagine [[Life Carriers]]. What will be the result? Will he be cured of [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parkinson%27s_disease Parkinson]'s? Or will it be halted? Or what is going to happen?

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I just want to ask you a couple of questions about [[healing]]. I'm working with a man, J.. M.. as you know. I want to ask you, what will be the results of the [[healing]] that J.. M.. receives? This is the one thing in his life so far at the age of eighty that he has any [[confidence]] in. I'm wondering if he has the assistance of [[Physical Controllers]] here, and I imagine [[Life Carriers]]. What will be the result? Will he be cured of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parkinson%27s_disease Parkinson]'s? Or will it be halted? Or what is going to happen?

A: One moment. Yes. And (S) I am constrained in my answer. Much, very much, regarding the outcome, of course, depends on the patient. He is advanced in years. He has already benefitted greatly from his [[interaction]] in this regard, although this may not be readily apparent. His [[process]] is of long-standing nature, and may not completely remit. But that is no reason to cease your [[efforts]] as long as you and he [[desire]] to continue. I cannot comment further, I am sorry, but we are forbidden to give concrete [[future]] [[projections]].

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Q: Rayson, could I ask you a question about this from a little bit different [[angle]]. Is some of his [[healing]] spiritual? In other [[words]], is his spirit being healed as much - not as much - along with his [[body]]? Is that why he places so much [[faith]] in this? Is his developing faith partly his [[spiritual growth]]?

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A: Yes, very much. That is absolutely true. (Thank you.) And that is why he feels better - at least part of why. However, it is entirely possible that even if [[Melchizedek]] were to directly place hands on this man, the cure sought would not be [[achieved]], because of many [[factors]]. At advanced [[material]] age there are necessarily deteriorations in [[function]] of various tissues and [[cells]]. It is regrettable that this should [[interfere]] with his [[function]] and [[comfort]] and [[thinking]] ability. However, although it is likely that there will be great strides forward in [[extending life spans]] and improving functional abilities in [~~http~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Senescence senescence], the dysfunction that occur at advanced age are best remedied at much earlier age in a given [[individual]]. This would be a matter of far more [[gravity]] were it not true that one necessarily passes from the [[material]] phase on. No mortal being is [[anxious]] to experience mortal [[death]], for the animal [[urge]] to live is very, very [[strong]]. The deterioration in [[function]] that occurs in old age is a harbinger of [[material]] [[death]], and therefore strikes at the core of [[being]] of all [[mortals]]. But as your [[faith]] grows and your spirit prospers, this will become of less concern and will engender increasingly less [[fear]] as is happening with your patient.

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A: Yes, very much. That is absolutely true. (Thank you.) And that is why he feels better - at least part of why. However, it is entirely possible that even if [[Melchizedek]] were to directly place hands on this man, the cure sought would not be [[achieved]], because of many [[factors]]. At advanced [[material]] age there are necessarily deteriorations in [[function]] of various tissues and [[cells]]. It is regrettable that this should [[interfere]] with his [[function]] and [[comfort]] and [[thinking]] ability. However, although it is likely that there will be great strides forward in [[extending life spans]] and improving functional abilities in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Senescence senescence], the dysfunction that occur at advanced age are best remedied at much earlier age in a given [[individual]]. This would be a matter of far more [[gravity]] were it not true that one necessarily passes from the [[material]] phase on. No mortal being is [[anxious]] to experience mortal [[death]], for the animal [[urge]] to live is very, very [[strong]]. The deterioration in [[function]] that occurs in old age is a harbinger of [[material]] [[death]], and therefore strikes at the core of [[being]] of all [[mortals]]. But as your [[faith]] grows and your spirit prospers, this will become of less concern and will engender increasingly less [[fear]] as is happening with your patient.

Q: Rayson, I appreciate everything you've said. I know you can't talk about the [[future]], but at this point in time, has he benefitted [[physically]] to any [[degree]] in his [[healing]]?

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===~~HEARLTH AND HEALING~~===

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===='''''[[Healing]]'''''====

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Today we will have yet another lesson on that most interesting of all [[topics]], [[health]] and [[healing]]. As you [[listen]] you may notice that elements of many preceding [[lectures]] are interwoven herein. One of the major [[purposes]] of [[Michael]]'s mission on [[Urantia]] was to act as a [[healer]] of [[the planet]]. And so to [[examine]] this role of His may prove very instructive as we learn about [[health]] and [[healing]]. His approach was the [[classic]] and time-tested approach for all who would act as [[healers]]. He [[studied]] the situation with which He was presented, gathered [[facts]], made certain that He had a [[mandate]] for [[action]] based on [[earnest]] and deep-felt desire on the part of the [[afflicted]]. Such an important element, this last one, because through [[cooperation]] between the [[healer]] and the subject or subjects there occur [[physical]], [[chemical]] [[interactions]] that I do not understand myself but they are [[critical]] in the [[healing]] [[process]] itself. Then the healer proceeds to work on the [[traditional]] lines that some of you are already personally familiar with. The healer will [[focus]] in his [[mind]] upon the object of his [[work]] and he will mix in a great helping of [[love]] as he [[focuses]], and [[forgiveness]]. And one other element is most important, that is the unreserved willingness to fully and completely [[assume]] the [[affliction]] of the suffering party. That is a [[vital]] part of the healing [[interaction]]. It may be conveyed to the patient. If so, this will [[assist]] in the process, or it may be withheld at the [[discretion]] of the [[healer]]. In fact, as healing [[proceeds]] the healer may very well [[experience]] some or all of the [[pain]], [[dysfunction]], other [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stigmata stigmata] of the afflicted subject or subjects.

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~~Today we~~ will ~~have yet another lesson on that most interesting~~ of ~~all topics, health~~ and ~~healing~~. As you ~~listen~~ you may ~~notice that elements~~ of ~~many preceding lectures are interwoven herein. One~~ of the ~~major purposes of~~ Michael~~'s mission~~ on Urantia was to ~~act as a healer of the planet~~. ~~And so~~ to ~~examine this role of His may prove very instructive as we~~ learn ~~about health~~ and ~~healing. His approach~~ was the ~~classic~~ and ~~time-tested approach for all~~ who ~~would~~ act as healers. ~~He studied~~ the ~~situation with which He was presented, gathered facts, made certain~~ that ~~He had a mandate for action based~~ on ~~earnest and deep-felt desire on the part of the afflicted. Such an important element, this last one, because through cooperation~~ between the ~~healer~~ and the ~~subject or subjects there occur physical, chemical interactions~~ that ~~I do not understand myself but they are critical in the healing process itself~~. ~~Then the healer proceeds to work on the traditional lines that some of~~ you ~~are already personally familiar with. The healer~~ will ~~focus in his mind upon the object of his work and he will mix in a great helping of love~~ as ~~he focuses, and forgiveness. And one other element is most important, that is the unreserved willingness to fully and completely assume the affliction~~ of ~~the suffering party~~. ~~That is a vital part of the healing interaction~~. ~~It may be conveyed to the patient~~. ~~If so~~, ~~this~~ will ~~assist in the process~~, ~~or it may~~ be ~~withheld at the discretion of the healer. In fact, as healing proceeds the healer may very well experience some or all of the pain, dysfunction, other stigmata of the afflicted subject or subjects~~.

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However, this will pass and is not to be [[feared]]. Finally, in the [[focus]] of the healer there is to be a sense of [[happiness]] and [[service]]. And if you succeed in mixing these ingredients [[together]] and binding them by your [[faith]], you may very well have a sense of great and [[joyous]] brightness within your inner [[being]] which will help to affirm the success of the [[technique]]. This is what [[Michael]] did during his time on [[Urantia]]. And He was able to work not only on those with whom He had direct [[contact]], but indeed on all living beings on [[Urantia]]. Like yourselves, He had to learn the [[technique]] ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_novo de novo]'' and was quite slow at the beginning. With increased [[practice]], of course, he gained [[speed]] and [[agility]]. In [[this mission]] we will see you who [[participate]]/ act as [[healers]] as did [[Michael]] and the sum total of your [[individual]] [[efforts]] will be immensely beneficial to [[Urantia]]. Your healing [[mission]] will do much to bridge the present gap that exists on [[Urantia]] between the relatively sophisticated [[technology]] that you possess and the somewhat low [[spiritual]] level that presently exists. As you move about your fellows you will [[act]] as beacons of [[light]]. Something like [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fireflies fireflies], if you will, and others will [[sense]] your [[capacity]] and be drawn to you.

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~~However, this will pass and~~ is ~~not~~ to ~~be feared. Finally, in~~ the ~~focus of the healer there is~~ to be a ~~sense~~ of ~~happiness~~ and ~~service~~. ~~And if~~ you ~~succeed in mixing these ingredients together and binding them by your faith~~, you ~~may very well have a sense of great and joyous brightness within your inner being which~~ will ~~help to affirm~~ the ~~success of the technique. This is what Michael did during his time on Urantia. And He was able~~ to ~~work not only on those with whom He had direct contact~~, ~~but indeed on all living beings on Urantia. Like yourselves~~, ~~He had~~ to ~~learn the technique de novo and was quite slow at the beginning~~. ~~With increased practice~~, ~~of course~~, ~~he gained speed~~ and ~~agility. In this mission we will see~~ you ~~who participate/ act as healers as did Michael~~ and ~~the sum total of~~ your ~~individual efforts~~ will ~~be immensely beneficial~~ to ~~Urantia~~. ~~Your healing mission~~ will ~~do much~~ to ~~bridge the present gap that exists on Urantia between the relatively sophisticated technology that you possess and the somewhat low spiritual level that presently exists. As you move about~~ your fellows ~~you will act as beacons~~ of ~~light. Something like fireflies, if~~ you ~~will, and others will sense~~ your ~~capacity~~ and ~~be drawn~~ to you.

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Your [[mission]] is to [[worship]] [[the Father]] by allowing yourself to [[participate]] as a vessel of His [[love]], [[forgiveness]], and [[wisdom]]. As you proceed on [[this mission]], you will be pleasantly [[surprised]] by the benefit that accrues to you, personally, for earthly matters that are of concern to your [[peers]] will subside greatly in their [[impact]] on you. And your helpers, your spiritual guides, will be better and better able to [[assist]] you in averting [[blocks]] or impediments to your [[functioning]] and movement in your life. You will also notice in yourselves, big, an increasingly enhanced [[capacity]] to gain [[wisdom]] from your [[personal]] [[experiences]]. And your [[wisdom]] will further serve as a beacon to your fellows. All of you have [[demonstrated]] your fearless and [[service]]-oriented [[desire]] to [[circulate]] widely among your [[fellows]] on [[Urantia]]. And this makes you all the more desirable, from the [[standpoint]] of [[the mission]], as interactors.

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~~Your mission~~ is to ~~worship~~ the ~~Father by allowing yourself to participate as a vessel~~ of ~~His love~~, ~~forgiveness~~, ~~and wisdom~~. ~~As you proceed on this mission~~, ~~you~~ will be ~~pleasantly surprised by the benefit that accrues to you, personally,~~ for ~~earthly matters that are~~ of ~~concern to your peers~~ will ~~subside greatly in their impact on~~ you. ~~And your helpers, your spiritual guides~~, will be ~~better~~ and ~~better able to assist~~ you in ~~averting blocks or impediments~~ to ~~your functioning~~ and ~~movement~~ in your ~~life~~. ~~You will also notice in~~ yourselves~~, big, an increasingly enhanced capacity to gain wisdom from your personal experiences~~. ~~And your wisdom will further serve as a beacon~~ to ~~your fellows~~. ~~All of you have demonstrated~~ your ~~fearless and service-oriented desire to circulate widely among your fellows on Urantia~~. ~~And this makes you all the more desirable, from~~ the ~~standpoint~~ of ~~the mission, as interactors~~.

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There is always going to be [[turmoil]] among the [[races]] of man on [[Urantia]] until, at some [[future]] point, a [[threshold]] of [[spiritual development]] is reached [[uniformly]]. That day is not here though, and so the [[turmoil]] exists now and will continue throughout your lifetimes on [[Urantia]]. But do not be concerned for each of you will be accorded special [[protection]] as you go about your [[missions]]. This does not mean that unavoidable [[accidents]] will be prevented, but you will be protected and you will prosper. In past [[communications]] it has been stated that [[prosperity]] among students and participants in [[this mission]] is not a reward, but rather a natural outworking of one's movement along appropriate [[channels]] of [[action]]. I reiterate that to you today, and ask you to reinforce that [[concept]] in your [[minds]]. Be as [[the Master]] was on [[Urantia]]. Be [[humble]]. Be loving. [[Protect]] yourselves. [[The Master]] did well to protect himself. His [[crucifixion]] occurred for reasons [[different]] than those which affect your personal lives. You need not throw yourselves in the face of [[danger]] willingly. Protect yourselves.

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There is always going to be turmoil among the races of man on Urantia until, at some future point, a threshold of spiritual development is reached uniformly. That day is not here though, and so the turmoil exists now and will continue throughout your lifetimes on Urantia. But do not be concerned for each of you will be accorded special protection as you go about your missions. This does not mean that unavoidable accidents will be prevented, but you will be protected and you will prosper. In past communications it has been stated that prosperity among students and participants in this mission is not a reward, but rather a natural outworking of one's movement along appropriate channels of action. I reiterate that to you today, and ask you to reinforce that concept in your minds. Be as the Master was on Urantia. Be humble. Be loving. Protect yourselves. The master did well to protect himself. His crucifixion occurred for reasons different than those which affect your personal lives. You need not throw yourselves in the face of danger willingly. Protect yourselves. As your presence becomes more clearly perceived by others on Urantia you may well find yourselves to be approached. Sometimes the person approaching you will not know why they are attracted to your presence. Be patient. Wait. Wait for the request. Use that great gift of common sense. Remember that you can heal to a certain extent certainly with benefit even the person with whom you do not have a deep interaction. Of course, the deeper the interaction, the more benefit will occur. But in the one who approaches and is fumbling, by your focus and the ingredients of healing mentioned earlier, you can do great good. Think of that when the occasion arises. There will be those who will prevail upon you to perform miracles, so-called parlor tricks, some would call them. You will handle these situations with common sense and wisdom. There is no need for advertisement, for it will attract the wrong element. At this point we will terminate this segment of the lesson and accept any questions.

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As your [[presence]] becomes more clearly [[perceived]] by others on [[Urantia]] you may well find yourselves to be approached. Sometimes the [[person]] approaching you will not know why they are [[attracted]] to your [[presence]]. Be [[patient]]. Wait. Wait for the request. Use that great gift of [[common sense]]. Remember that you can [[heal]] to a certain extent certainly with benefit even the [[person]] with whom you do not have a deep [[interaction]]. Of course, the deeper the interaction, the more benefit will occur. But in the one who approaches and is fumbling, by your [[focus]] and the ingredients of [[healing]] mentioned earlier, you can do great good. Think of that when the occasion arises. There will be those who will prevail upon you to [[perform]] [[miracles]], so-called parlor tricks, some would call them. You will handle these situations with [[common sense]] and [[wisdom]]. There is no need for advertisement, for it will [[attract]] the wrong element. At this point we will terminate this segment of the lesson and accept any [[questions]].

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Q: Thank you for such an enlightening lesson. It clarifies a lot of things that have happened to myself, personally, being involved as a healer, particularly feeling the empathy and the feelings of the person that's been injured or sick for what's going on in their life. That's gotten stronger and stronger. I knew it was happening. It’s nice to know why and what to expect and so on. I really, really appreciate your lesson today and the way it's presented with its clarity and so articulated. There's a man in Arizona who has developed an advanced state of problems with diabetes. The feeling in his legs has left, also in his feet. He's a reader of the Urantia book and I know his faith has been growing. Would he be a person I might consider approaching or talking to about healing?

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Q: Thank you for such an [[enlightening]] lesson. It [[clarifies]] a lot of things that have happened to myself, personally, being involved as a [[healer]], particularly feeling the [[empathy]] and the feelings of the [[person]] that's been [[injured]] or sick for what's going on in their life. That's gotten stronger and stronger. I knew it was happening. It’s nice to know why and what to [[expect]] and so on. I really, really appreciate your lesson today and the way it's presented with its [[clarity]] and so articulated. There's a man in Arizona who has developed an advanced state of [[problems]] with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diabetes diabetes]. The [[feeling]] in his legs has left, also in his feet. He's a [[reader]] of the [[Urantia book]] and I know his [[faith]] has been growing. Would he be a person I might consider approaching or talking to about [[healing]]?

R: One moment. Has this man approached you?

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S: He doesn't know about anything concerning this healing program.

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S: He doesn't know about anything concerning this [[healing]] program.

R: Has he approached you in any way?

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S: Well, when I talked to him the last time he was reading the Urantia book. He was expressing his spirituality in that way, I felt.

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S: Well, when I talked to him the last time he was reading the [[Urantia book]]. He was expressing his [[spirituality]] in that way, I felt.

R: How do you know this man?

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S: I've known him for probably twenty some years. He was a very active member of an outlaw motorcycle club and did a lot of construction work. He's had a very checkered life as far as things he's done. I know he's a good father - and that he's engaged in illegal activities and other things too. He's a sheriff's deputy, a very complex person in a lot of ways. But he's always really been a good friend to me and always been there, the type of person that if you really needed some help, he'd step forward.

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S: I've known him for probably twenty some years. He was a very active member of an outlaw motorcycle club and did a lot of construction work. He's had a very checkered life as far as things he's done. I know he's a good [[father]] - and that he's [[engaged]] in illegal activities and other things too. He's a sheriff's deputy, a very [[complex]] person in a lot of ways. But he's always really been a good [[friend]] to me and always been there, the type of person that if you really needed some help, he'd step forward.

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R: You may wish to merely spend time with the man and wait for a request, if none comes forward then you have your answer. (Thank you, Rayson) Again, it is not wise to advertise. (Thank you) You are welcome.

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R: You may wish to merely spend time with the man and wait for a request, if none comes forward then you have your answer. (Thank you, Rayson) Again, it is not [[wise]] to advertise. (Thank you) You are [[welcome]].

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Q: In the beginning you mentioned how important it was that people want to be healed, that it was a very important element to bring to it. Is there any way that people could be helped even to realize when they need healing? Or any way there could be some intervention or just assistance in that aspect? Because it seems like so many people just never get to the point where they want to be healed.

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Q: In the beginning you mentioned how important it was that people want to be [[healed]], that it was a very important element to bring to it. Is there any way that people could be helped even to [[realize]] when they need [[healing]]? Or any way there could be some [[intervention]] or just assistance in that aspect? Because it seems like so many people just never get to the point where they want to be healed.

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R: Could you please give me an example?

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R: Could you please give me an [[example]]?

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S: Well, maybe a real flagrant example would be somebody who has a drinking problem and is destroying their family but won't admit to having a problem like that. And no one can seem to help them because they don't think they have a problem.

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S: Well, maybe a real flagrant example would be somebody who has a [[Addiction|drinking problem]] and is destroying their [[family]] but won't admit to having a [[problem]] like that. And no one can seem to help them because they don't think they have a problem.

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R: Why then do they drink or participate in violent activity, if they do not perceive dysfunction in themselves?

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R: Why then do they drink or [[participate]] in [[violent]] activity, if they do not [[perceive]] [[dysfunction]] in themselves?

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S: It's a good question. (S: Could be denial) or in denial, right.

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S: It's a good question. (S: Could be [[denial]]) or in denial, right.

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A: Every person on Urantia has free will to choose. It is unfortunate that sometimes the choice is not a good one, however it is made of free will. Does that help?

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A: Every person on [[Urantia]] has [[free will]] to choose. It is unfortunate that sometimes the choice is not a good one, however it is made of free will. Does that help?

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S: Yes. How can people participate in healing themselves, self-healing? Is that ever a possibility?

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S: Yes. How can people [[participate]] in healing themselves, [[self]]-[[healing]]? Is that ever a possibility?

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A: It is always possible. Again, freewill choice is the key factor. The matter of making the choice to be well, to wish earnestly, and work toward optimal physical functioning of the body can be undertaken successfully by any human on Urantia. However the action is far more than a mere wish. It is more than words. It is complex and requires expenditure of energy. Remember that the animal is lazy. The animal prefers to wait for things to happen, rather than to make things happen. The mortal who wishes to heal oneself must be willing to move past that animal indolence and take action, must be willing to work. The work of self-healing is basically the same set of actions that are involved in the healing of others, but turned upon oneself. To have love, forgiveness towards oneself is most helpful in self-healing. Of course, it's not possible to doubly experience one's own pain and suffering, however it is possible to forgive others for their true or perceived role in one's own dysfunction. That is the major difference between self-healing and the healing of others. In healing the other, the healer takes upon oneself the debility of the other. In healing oneself, the healer forgives others for any role they may have had in causing the affliction in question. Does that help?

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A: It is always possible. Again, [[freewill]] choice is the key [[factor]]. The matter of making the choice to be well, to wish [[earnestly]], and work toward optimal [[physical]] functioning of the [[body]] can be undertaken successfully by any [[human]] on [[Urantia]]. However the action is far more than a mere [[wish]]. It is more than words. It is complex and requires expenditure of energy. Remember that the animal is lazy. The animal prefers to wait for things to happen, rather than to make things happen. The [[mortal]] who wishes to heal oneself must be willing to move past that [[animal]] [[indolence]] and take action, must be willing to work. The work of [[self]]-[[healing]] is basically the same set of actions that are involved in the [[healing]] of others, but turned upon oneself. To have [[love]], [[forgiveness]] towards oneself is most helpful in self-healing. Of course, it's not possible to doubly [[experience]] one's own [[pain]] and suffering, however it is possible to [[forgive]] others for their true or perceived role in one's own [[dysfunction]]. That is the major [[difference]] between self-healing and the [[healing]] of others. In healing the other, the healer takes upon oneself the debility of the other. In healing oneself, the healer [[forgives]] others for any role they may have had in causing the affliction in question. Does that help?

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Q: Rayson, when you said that the healer takes upon himself the debilitation of the person being healed, do you mean that in a literal sense? Can you just say a little more about that? What exactly does that mean?

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Q: Rayson, when you said that the [[healer]] takes upon himself the debilitation of the person being healed, do you mean that in a [[literal]] sense? Can you just say a little more about that? What exactly does that mean?

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A: I do not understand it very well myself, but I will try. When you participate as a healer, you can act spiritually with the one whom you are healing. And just like prayer, there is a direct and instantaneous communication with the elders in Paradise and a direct and instantaneous response to this communication. However the communication does not occur unless and until the healing conduit, the healer, opens himself up completely and without reservation, to the full-blown affliction of the person being healed. In this fashion the affliction can be fully perceived by those at the other end of the line.

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A: I do not [[understand]] it very well myself, but I will try. When you [[participate]] as a [[healer]], you can act [[spiritually]] with the one whom you are [[healing]]. And just like [[prayer]], there is a direct and instantaneous [[communication]] with the [[elders]] in [[Paradise]] and a direct and instantaneous response to this [[communication]]. However the communication does not occur unless and until the [[healing]] conduit, the healer, opens himself up completely and without reservation, to the full-blown [[affliction]] of the person being healed. In this fashion the affliction can be fully [[perceived]] by those at the other end of the line.

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Q: So it's just a temporary state during the process of that ten minute healing session. It's just during that period that this is happening?

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Q: So it's just a temporary state during the [[process]] of that ten minute [[healing]] session. It's just during that period that this is happening?

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A: Or even during a fraction of that period.

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A: Or even during a [[fraction]] of that period.

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Q: OK, so it does not extend beyond that actual session of healing when the healer walks away from that person and they're done for that particular day's healing. He leaves behind that affliction; it is not with him any more?

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Q: OK, so it does not extend beyond that actual session of healing when the healer walks away from that [[person]] and they're done for that particular day's [[healing]]. He leaves behind that affliction; it is not with him any more?

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A: No, but there may well be a sense of deep fatigue as a residual of the process itself, and one would be well-advised to rest. One should always rest after exertion, spiritual or physical. Are there other comments?

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A: No, but there may well be a sense of deep [[fatigue]] as a residual of the [[process]] itself, and one would be well-advised to [[rest]]. One should always rest after exertion, [[spiritual]] or [[physical]]. Are there other comments?

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Q: I want to ask you another question, Rayson, concerning the role of a Life Carrier in this healing program. Is a Life Carrier made available when the healing program begins? For instance, let's say right now I'm seeing a man that has a disease and it's prearranged and I go down and I sit there with him and I'm involved with him. Are the Life Carriers - or is there a Life Carrier available at that time? Is that how that works? So that I would have some idea basically of what is happening when I'm right there?

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Q: I want to ask you another question, Rayson, concerning the role of a [[Life Carrier]] in this [[healing]] program. Is a [[Life Carrier]] made available when the healing program begins? For instance, let's say right now I'm seeing a man that has a [[disease]] and it's prearranged and I go down and I sit there with him and I'm involved with him. Are the [[Life Carriers]] - or is there a Life Carrier available at that time? Is that how that works? So that I would have some [[idea]] basically of what is happening when I'm right there?

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A: Excuse me. Moment. Ah yes, even I do not understand the workings of the Life Carriers. However what I can say is that they are part of the answer to the communication that occurs during the healing interaction. I cannot reveal more than that.

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A: Excuse me. Moment. Ah yes, even I do not [[understand]] the workings of the [[Life Carriers]]. However what I can say is that they are part of the answer to the [[communication]] that occurs during the [[healing]] [[interaction]]. I cannot reveal more than that.

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Q: But they are present and available during the healing then, is that right?

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Q: But they are present and available during the [[healing]] then, is that right?

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A: They participate in healing, yes.

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A: They [[participate]] in healing, yes.

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Q: Is there like more than one Life Carrier, or is there like one particular Life Carrier assigned to a person?

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Q: Is there like more than one [[Life Carrier]], or is there like one particular Life Carrier assigned to a person?

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A: I do not know. They are a different class of beings, and their activities are highly secret for very good reasons.

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A: I do not know. They are a different class of beings, and their [[activities]] are highly [[secret]] for very [[good]] reasons.

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Q: Can you recognize them? Can you see them?

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Q: Can you [[recognize]] them? Can you see them?

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A: Only indirectly by virtue of the effect of their actions. (Thank you, Rayson.) You are most welcome. (07/17/93)

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A: Only indirectly by [[virtue]] of the effect of their actions. (Thank you, Rayson.) You are most welcome. (07/17/93)

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Q: I want to bring out that dealing with J.. M.. and the healing program, he's experienced the greater and greater spiritual enlightenment and a feeling of awakening in the spiritual area and senses. I think, in a way almost like mota, of the parallel and interaction between physical healing and spiritual development and growth. Anyway, he's been experiencing that at a spiritual level. He wants to say a thank you to those who are involved because he's stating as he did last night and the night before that he's feeling much better. I think a lot of that is a not only physical but certainly spiritual.

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Q: I want to bring out that dealing with J.. M.. and the [[healing]] program, he's [[experienced]] the greater and greater [[spiritual]] [[enlightenment]] and a feeling of [[awakening]] in the spiritual area and [[senses]]. I think, in a way almost like [[mota]], of the [[parallel]] and [[interaction]] between [[physical]] healing and [[spiritual development]] and growth. Anyway, he's been [[experiencing]] that at a spiritual level. He wants to say a thank you to those who are involved because he's stating as he did last night and the night before that he's feeling much better. I think a lot of that is a not only [[physical]] but certainly [[spiritual]].

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A: That is good news, and I am pleased to hear it. You see as healing occurs, the spirit is strengthened, and faith grows, and there is an inner feeling of delight and gratification that is unique and most comforting. This is sometimes achieved by direct spiritual means such as you have been using, and other times it is achieved as almost an accidental by-product of other manipulations, such as those that are enacted by various health practitioners, clergymen, and so on. But that feeling, that inner feeling, is unmistakable, and once the subject experiences it, it is desired again and can be achieved by the subject through inner alterations in one's chemistry that work in favor of healing illness and disease. It seems like a complicated mechanism, I know, but does it make sense to you?

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A: That is good news, and I am pleased to hear it. You see as [[healing]] occurs, the [[spirit]] is [[strengthened]], and [[faith]] [[grows]], and there is an inner [[feeling]] of delight and [[gratification]] that is [[unique]] and most [[comforting]]. This is sometimes [[achieved]] by direct [[spiritual]] means such as you have been using, and other times it is achieved as almost an [[accidental]] by-product of other [[manipulations]], such as those that are enacted by various health practitioners, clergymen, and so on. But that [[feeling]], that inner feeling, is unmistakable, and once the subject [[experiences]] it, it is [[desired]] again and can be achieved by the subject through inner alterations in one's [[chemistry]] that work in [[favor]] of [[healing]] illness and disease. It seems like a complicated [[mechanism]], I know, but does it make sense to you?

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S: It makes absolute sense. I sense it, period. I think that the way you articulated it is wonderful, thank you. (10/09/) ~~*********************~~

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S: It makes [[absolute]] sense. I sense it, period. I [[think]] that the way you articulated it is [[wonderful]], thank you. (10/09/)

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S: Rayson, on the healing aspect of the mission, is it changed? Are there any plus or minuses, or is it about the same? I was dealing with J.. M.. He seemed to be very, very well. Do you have any comment on that?

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S: Rayson, on the [[healing]] aspect of [[the mission]], is it changed? Are there any plus or minuses, or is it about the same? I was dealing with J.. M.. He seemed to be very, very well. Do you have any comment on that?

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R: It is coming along. You are doing well. It is not separate from the mission in general. It is simply a physical chemical outworking of the application of the precepts which we are attempting to help you master in these lessons. (12/18/) ********************* INSECTS

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R: It is coming along. You are doing well. It is not [[separate]] from [[the mission]] in general. It is [[simply]] a [[physical]] [[chemical]] outworking of the application of the precepts which we are attempting to help you master in these lessons. (12/18/)

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===='''''[[Insects]]'''''====

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Q: I don't mean this to be [[humorous]], although it will, but on the [[Morontia worlds]] and upwards, are there [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insects insects]? Do they serve any [[purpose]]?

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Q: ~~I don't mean this to be humorous~~, ~~although it will, but on the Morontia worlds and upwards, are there~~ insects~~? Do they~~ serve ~~any~~ purpose?

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A: Yes, of course insects serve a [[purpose]].

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A: ~~Yes~~, ~~of course insects~~ serve a purpose.

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Q: Well, I mean on the [[Morontia worlds]]. Would they serve a [[purpose]]?

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Q: ~~Well~~, ~~I mean on~~ the Morontia worlds. ~~Would~~ they serve a ~~purpose~~?

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A: Yes, certainly. On the [[Morontia worlds]] there are what you would understand to be [[plants]], and as these plants are [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sessility_%28zoology%29 sessile], that is immobile, they require [[assistance]] in their [[propagation]], which is one of the useful [[actions]] of insects. So, there are helper [[creatures]], such as insects - not the insects of [[Urantia]], but specially created creatures - that aid this [[process]]. There are also birdlike creatures that serve the same [[purpose]]. The scheme of life as it has been established on [[Urantia]] is a general scheme followed in greater or lesser part on [[Inhabited worlds|most worlds]], altered according to certain situations such as the availability of dry [[land]] area, the [[composition]] of the [[atmosphere]]. On a marine world there would be different [[manifestations]] of [[plants]], animals, and [[freewill]] [[creatures]] due to the aqueous environment. Does that answer?

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A: Yes~~, certainly~~. ~~On the Morontia worlds there are what you would understand to be plants, and as these plants are sessile~~, ~~that is immobile~~, they ~~require assistance in their propagation, which is one of the useful actions of insects~~. ~~So, there are helper creatures, such as insects - not the insects of Urantia, but specially created creatures - that aid~~ this ~~process. There are also birdlike creatures that serve the same purpose. The scheme of life as it has been established on Urantia is a general scheme followed~~ in ~~greater or lesser part on most worlds~~, ~~altered according to certain situations such as the availability of dry land area~~, ~~the composition of the atmosphere. On a marine world there would~~ be ~~different manifestations of plants, animals, and freewill creatures due to the aqueous environment. Does that answer~~?

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Q: Yes. So in [[essence]], then, they serve a [[function]]. And since this particular [[planet]] seems to be an [[experiment]] in unbalance, they perform a balanced function, but they wouldn't necessarily be considered pests?

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Q: ~~Yes~~. So in ~~essence~~, ~~then~~, they ~~serve~~ a ~~function~~. ~~And since this particular planet seems~~ to ~~be an experiment~~ in ~~unbalance~~, ~~they perform a balanced function~~, ~~but they wouldn't necessarily be considered~~ pests?

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A: The assignment of the [[word]] "pest" to a [[creature]] of [[God]]'s [[creation]] is made by man, not by God. [[The Father]] loves His [[creation]] and does not consider any of his creatures to be pests. In [[fact]], the [[behaviors]] of insects, and so on, which are considered to be deleterious on [[Urantia]] have occurred due to the loss of [[knowledge]] that was imparted by the ([[Caligastia]]) [[66:5 Organization of the One Hundred|One Hundred]] which was meant to guide [[mankind]] in living in harmony with the elements of [[Urantia]]. One of the lessons imparted at that time was a [[method]] of cultivating particular insects in order to [[assist]] [[agricultural]] productivity and defray the [[effects]] of what you call pests. There is but one great goal of all subhuman [[creatures]], and that is the [[desire]] to live, which is necessarily connected to the urge to [[reproduce]]. In order to live, [[creatures]] must eat, they must consume nutrients. If a locust consumes an ear of corn it is only following its [[instinctive]] urge to nourish itself so that it may reproduce. It is not seeking to harm man, although man may well [[perceive]] that [[interpretation]]. If the locusts were provided other means of nourishment as outlined in the original guidebooks, as well as balancing [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Predator predator] insects, the [[plagues]] of locusts would not have come about. And this is true of other so-called pests. Does that answer?

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A: The assignment of the word "pest" to a creature of God's creation is made by man, not by God. The Father loves His creation and does not consider any of his creatures to be pests. In fact, the behaviors of insects, and so on, which are considered to be deleterious on Urantia have occurred due to the loss of knowledge that was imparted by the (Caligastia) One Hundred which was meant to guide mankind in living in harmony with the elements of Urantia. One of the lessons imparted at that time was a method of cultivating particular insects in order to assist agricultural productivity and defray the effects of what you call pests. There is but one great goal of all subhuman creatures, and that is the desire to live, which is necessarily connected to the urge to reproduce. In order to live, creatures must eat, they must consume nutrients. If a locust consumes an ear of corn it is only following its instinctive urge to nourish itself so that it may reproduce. It is not seeking to harm man, although man may well perceive that interpretation. If the locusts were provided other means of nourishment as outlined in the original guidebooks, as well as balancing predator insects, the plagues of locusts would not have come about. And this is true of other so-called pests. Does that answer? (S: More than, thank you.) [later banter]

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(S: More than, thank you.) [later banter]

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R: Why attribute it to a Seraphim when you have done the work yourself?

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R: Why attribute it to a [[Seraphim]] when you have done the work yourself?

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

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

S: Especially in my house. (05/22/93)

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===~~KINDNESS~~===

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===='''''[[Kindness]]'''''====

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Today's [[topic]] of [[discussion]] will be the subject of [[kindness]] and how it relates to [[individual]] [[spiritual growth]] as well as [[the mission]] we are currently undertaking here on [[Urantia]]. We have [[discussed]] kindness in the [[past]], and so this will be a further elaboration on this most important subject. My [[friends]], it is important for you to [[understand]] again the [[difference]] between your [[perception]] at this material level of [[existence]] and spirit [[perception]] - which is difficult for you now, but will become increasingly [[clear]] and easy as you proceed with your [[ascension career]]. These topics that we have [[discussed]] again and again in these sessions are fundamental tenets of spirit [[perception]]. You might consider them to be the equivalent of [[learning]] the [[alphabet]] in your [[culture]] or learning the most [[simple]] aspects of daily living such as [[self]]-[[care]], [[food]] preparation, and so on. It may seem to some that we are redundant in our [[discussions]], and this is true. Because these are such [[critical]] [[concepts]], it is felt by those who make the final decisions for [[this mission]], that much [[repetition]] is [[necessary]] at this time. [[Kindness]], like the other spirit [[concepts]], is easily recognized by those who are spiritually [[attuned]]. And its [[presence]] affords [[comfort]]. In the [[material world]] one is more likely to detect lack of [[kindness]] than the presence of kindness itself, and all of you, I am sure, are keenly [[aware]] when kindness is not present in [[interactions]] among [[Urantia]] [[mortals]].

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~~Today's topic of discussion~~ will ~~be the subject~~ of ~~kindness and how it relates~~ to ~~individual spiritual growth as well as the mission we are currently undertaking here on Urantia~~. ~~We have discussed~~ kindness ~~in the past~~, and so this ~~will be a further elaboration on this most important subject~~. ~~My friends, it~~ is ~~important for you to understand again~~ the ~~difference between your perception at this material level~~ of ~~existence and~~ spirit ~~perception~~ - ~~which~~ is ~~difficult for you now~~, ~~but will become increasingly clear and easy as you proceed with your ascension career. These topics that we have discussed again~~ and ~~again in these sessions are fundamental tenets of spirit perception. You might consider them~~ to be the ~~equivalent~~ of ~~learning~~ the ~~alphabet in your culture or learning~~ the ~~most simple aspects of daily living such as self-care~~, ~~food preparation~~, ~~and so on. It may seem to some that we are redundant~~ in ~~our discussions, and~~ this is ~~true~~. ~~Because these are such critical concepts~~, ~~it is felt by those who make~~ the ~~final decisions~~ for ~~this mission~~, ~~that much repetition is necessary at this time. Kindness~~, ~~like~~ the ~~other spirit concepts~~, ~~is easily recognized by those who are spiritually attuned. And its presence affords comfort. In~~ the ~~material world one is more likely to detect~~ lack of ~~kindness than the presence~~ of ~~kindness itself, and all~~ of you~~, I am sure,~~ are ~~keenly aware when kindness is not present~~ in ~~interactions among Urantia mortals~~.

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Think over your [[past]] [[experiences]], and I am sure that you will find plenty of instances to [[confirm]] this. An [[act]] of [[kindness]] cannot be rendered without [[good]] [[intent]], and this good intent stems directly from Father and the promptings of your indwelling [[Adjuster]]. Kindness is [[spirit]]-driven [[action]]. It is the doing of [[good]]. And like other spirit-driven activities when [[kindness]] is [[expressed]], there is direct transmission to [[Paradise]] and instantaneous [[signal]] back to the [[Thought Adjuster]] of the [[person]] who has rendered the kind act. My [[friends]], you are always, always informed in this way when your [[behavior]] is spirit-driven, in keeping with the will of [[the Father|Father]]. You have asked me and other [[teachers]], how do I know when I am doing the right thing? How can I tell? As you [[pray]] for your life [[acts]] to be in [[accord]] with the will of Father, as you pray [[sincerely]] and [[earnestly]], there will be a [[response]] on the part of your [[Thought Adjuster]] to increase [[signal]] to your [[subconscious]] mind, and your personal awareness of the rightness or lack of rightness of your [[behaviors]] should increase accordingly. It need not necessarily be an overwhelming [[feeling]] of [[euphoria]] that you gain when you are kind or truthful or in other ways [[doing the will of Father]].

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~~Think over your past experiences~~, ~~and I am sure that you will find plenty~~ of ~~instances to confirm this. An act of kindness cannot be rendered without good intent~~, ~~and this good intent stems directly from Father and the promptings of your indwelling Adjuster. Kindness is spirit~~-~~driven action. It is the doing~~ of ~~good~~. And ~~like other~~ spirit~~-driven activities~~ when ~~kindness~~ is ~~expressed~~, there is ~~direct transmission~~ to ~~Paradise and instantaneous signal back~~ to the ~~Thought Adjuster of the person who~~ has ~~rendered the kind act. My friends, you are always, always informed in~~ this ~~way when your behavior is spirit-driven, in keeping with the will of Father~~. ~~You have asked me and other teachers~~, ~~how do~~ I ~~know when I am doing~~ the ~~right thing? How can I tell? As you pray for your~~ life ~~acts to be in accord with the will~~ of ~~Father~~, ~~as you pray sincerely and earnestly~~, ~~there will be a response~~ on ~~the part of your Thought Adjuster to increase signal to your subconscious mind~~, ~~and your personal awareness of the rightness or lack of rightness~~ of ~~your behaviors should increase accordingly~~. ~~It need not necessarily be an overwhelming feeling of euphoria that you gain~~ when ~~you are kind or truthful or~~ in ~~other ways doing~~ the ~~will~~ of ~~Father~~.

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It has been well [[described]] as a sense of [[peace]], a [[feeling]] of [[calm]], serenity, at-oneness with all of [[creation]]. And interestingly, as you [[progress]] in your [[spirit growth]], you will very likely note that when your [[behavior]] is [[good]], there will be a diminution in the babble [[noise]] that is so intrusive to your mind [[thought]]. Yes, [[kindness]], such a powerful [[tool]] for helping to undo the damage that has been wrought on [[this planet]]. Again, I remind you that the life of [[Michael]], [[Jesus]], on [[Urantia]], is a [[model]] worthy of [[imitation]]. And when in [[doubt]] the account is there for your [[reference]]. Look at His many [[acts]] of [[kindness]].

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~~It has been well described as a sense of peace~~, ~~a feeling of calm~~, ~~serenity~~, ~~at-oneness with all of creation. And interestingly~~, as ~~you progress in your spirit growth, you~~ will ~~very likely note that when your behavior is good~~, ~~there will~~ be a ~~diminution in~~ the ~~babble noise that is so intrusive to your mind thought~~. ~~Yes,~~ kindness, ~~such a powerful tool for helping to undo~~ the ~~damage that has been wrought on this planet~~. ~~Again,~~ I ~~remind you~~ that ~~the life of Michael~~, ~~Jesus~~, ~~on Urantia~~, ~~is a model worthy of imitation~~. And ~~when in doubt the account~~ is ~~there~~ for ~~your reference. Look at His many acts of kindness~~.

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Yet never once did He seek [[material]] [[reward]], nor did He endeavor to persuade or [[manipulate]] others. His [[kindness]] was [[pure]], [[simple]] yet [[complex]], [[healing]], as yours will be, can be. He never [[expected]] a direct [[response]] from the recipient of His act and very often did not [[receive]] such. He let His [[kindness]] rain down upon His fellows like the rain from a cloud, nourishing the [[soil]] upon which it falls, promoting [[growth]]. You may ask why should I spend my time and [[effort]] in [[action]] that does not help me to pay my bills, does not help me to [[protect]] my [[family]], does not gain me [[prestige]]? And these are all questions that any [[mortal]] would ask, perhaps not out loud, but it would be [[natural]] that these would come to [[mind]]. And it is not an [[evil]] thing for you to ask such [[questions]].

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~~Yet never once did He seek~~ material ~~reward~~, ~~nor did He endeavour to persuade or manipulate others~~. ~~His~~ kindness ~~was pure, simple yet complex, healing, as yours will be, can be~~. ~~He never expected a~~ direct ~~response from~~ the ~~recipient of His act and very often did not receive such~~. ~~He let His kindness rain down upon His fellows like the rain from~~ a ~~cloud~~, ~~nourishing the soil upon which it falls, promoting growth. You may ask why should I spend my time~~ and ~~effort in action~~ that ~~does not help me to pay my bills~~, ~~does not help me to protect my family, does not gain me prestige?~~ And ~~these are all questions that any mortal would ask~~, ~~perhaps not out loud~~, ~~but~~ it ~~would~~ be ~~natural that these would come to mind~~. And ~~it is not an evil thing for you to ask such questions~~.

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Rather it shows that you are a [[material]] [[being]] and only slightly advanced in your [[career]] of [[ascension]]. You all know the answers to these questions, but I shall repeat them again. The [[personal]] gain that you [[achieve]] from your [[acts]] of [[kindness]] is manifold. You achieve direct and instantaneous contact with [[the Father|Father]] in [[Paradise]]. Your own personal [[spiritual]] [[light]] becomes a bit brighter, and by [[virtue]] of that you are more easily [[perceived]] by your fellow [[mortals]], as well as the many spiritual [[entities]] that are among you. And your contribution, by doing [[good]], remains forever on [[Urantia]] as a contribution, as if it were hewn in stone. But unlike stone it cannot be worn down by the elements. And when the final accounting at the end of [[light and life]] on [[Urantia]] comes, your [[recognition]] will be there.

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~~Rather it shows that you are~~ a ~~material being and only slightly advanced in your career~~ of ~~ascension~~. ~~You all know~~ the ~~answers~~ to ~~these questions~~, ~~but I shall repeat them again~~. ~~The personal gain that~~ you ~~achieve from your acts of kindness is manifold. You achieve direct and instantaneous contact with Father in Paradise~~. Your ~~own personal spiritual light becomes a bit brighter~~, and ~~by virtue of that~~ you are ~~more easily perceived by your fellow mortals~~, ~~as well as the many spiritual entities that~~ are ~~among you~~. ~~And your contribution~~, ~~by doing good, remains forever on Urantia as a contribution~~, ~~as if it were hewn~~ in ~~stone~~. ~~But unlike stone it cannot be worn down by the elements~~. And ~~when the final accounting at~~ the ~~end~~ of ~~light and life~~ on ~~Urantia comes~~, ~~your recognition will~~ be ~~there~~.

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[[Believe]] me, my [[friends]], there could be no greater [[prestige]] than to have an account of your [[selfless]] doing of [[good]] on a [[Isolated worlds|planet]] of imperfect creation which has fallen into [[rebellion]]. It is well understood by those on high how very [[difficult]] it is to strive toward [[goodness]], to be [[kind]] in the face of overwhelming [[savagery]], to maintain your [[faith]] when the [[circuits]] have been severed for so long, only recently reestablished. And you are much [[treasured]]. Your kind act toward your fellow, who may even [[wish]] you harm, has great [[merit]] and great weight. When you are kind, you are being spiritually [[creative]]. Even as Father is spiritually [[creative]], so can you too be, in your way. What a [[marvelous]] thing this is. And your [[creativity]] affects the spirit of every other [[mortal]] being living on [[this planet]]. Beyond that, when you are kind, as you all [[understand]] [[kindness]] to be, that is a little bit less rehabilitative [[work]] that you must complete when you move on to the [[morontia worlds]].

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~~Believe~~ me, ~~my friends~~, ~~there could be no greater prestige than to~~ have ~~an account~~ of ~~your selfless~~ doing of good ~~on a planet~~ of ~~imperfect creation which has fallen into rebellion~~. It is ~~well understood by those on high how very difficult it~~ is ~~to strive toward goodness, to be kind~~ in the ~~face~~ of ~~overwhelming savagery, to maintain your faith when the circuits have been severed for so long, only recently reestablished. And you are much treasured~~. ~~Your kind act toward your fellow, who may even wish you harm,~~ has ~~great merit~~ and ~~great weight~~. ~~When you are kind~~, ~~you are being spiritually creative. Even as Father is spiritually creative~~, ~~so can~~ you ~~too be, in~~ your ~~way~~. ~~What a marvelous thing this is. And~~ your ~~creativity affects the spirit~~ of ~~every other mortal being living on this planet. Beyond that, when you are kind, as you all understand~~ kindness ~~to be, that is a little bit less rehabilitative work that you must complete when you move on to the morontia worlds~~.

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I sense that some of you would like me to talk about the elements of [[kindness]], so I shall do so, although I have done this in a previous lesson. [[Kindness]] is the direct [[act]] of doing good to another being regardless of [[circumstance]]. It is a direct act of Father's will. As I mentioned before, there is no element in the doing of kindness that requires [[reciprocal]] [[action]]. Kindness has a soft and gentle [[quality]]. It is an [[expression]] of [[love]]. The doing of kindness, of course, does not require that you lay down your [[protection]] against possible harm to yourself or your loved ones. You need not render yourself [[physically]] [[vulnerable]] in your act of kindness.

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~~I sense that some of~~ you ~~would like me to talk about~~ the ~~elements~~ of kindness~~, so I shall do so, although I have done this~~ in ~~a previous lesson. Kindness is~~ the ~~direct act~~ of ~~doing good~~ to ~~another being regardless~~ of ~~circumstance~~. ~~It is~~ a ~~direct~~ act of ~~Father's will~~. ~~As I mentioned before~~, ~~there~~ is ~~no element in the doing of kindness that requires reciprocal action. Kindness has~~ a ~~soft~~ and ~~gentle quality. It~~ is ~~an expression~~ of ~~love~~. The ~~doing~~ of kindness, ~~of course~~, ~~does not require that~~ you ~~lay down your protection against possible harm to yourself~~ or ~~your loved ones~~. ~~You need not render yourself physically vulnerable~~ in your act ~~of kindness~~.

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When you are [[kind]], you [[express]] [[spiritual]] [[beauty]] as a painter with a canvas expresses [[material]] [[beauty]], or a musician with an instrument expresses musical beauty. When you are kind, you, too, are being an artist, a spiritual artist, and the mark of your kindness lingers on in the life or lives of those to whom you have been kind. All of you know that the [[kindness]] you have received yourselves from others has been very [[influential]] to your own personal [[decisions]] and actions. Very often many years later a single act of [[kindness]] can have very powerful [[consequences]]. When you are kind, it is as if you stand on a [[lever]], and the other end is in [[Paradise]], and the power of your act can be [[magnificent]] indeed. The result of your [[personal]] act of [[kindness]] is carried with the recipient throughout his or her entire [[ascension career]], and it is not uncommon for [[contact]] to be made in the next life among those who have exchanged kindnesses. What a [[joyous]] [[experience]] this is, to be thanked in person by one whom you [[thought]] was long forgotten or even ungrateful. So you see, my [[friends]], it is very important to consider [[kindness]] when you are at that [[decision]] point in your dealings with others. Consider the kind act as [[Jesus]] always did. With that I conclude my lesson for today and will [[accept]] [[questions]].

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~~When you are kind, you express spiritual beauty as a painter with a canvas expresses material beauty, or a musician with~~ an ~~instrument expresses musical beauty. When you are kind, you, too, are being an artist, a spiritual artist, and the mark of your kindness lingers on in the life~~ or lives of those to whom you have been kind. All of you know that the kindness you have received yourselves from others has been very influential to your own personal decisions and actions. Very often many years later a ~~single act~~ of ~~kindness can have very powerful consequences. When~~ you ~~are kind~~, it is as if you stand on a lever, and the other end is in Paradise, and the power of your act can be magnificent indeed. The result of your personal act of kindness is carried with the recipient throughout his or her entire ascension career, and it ~~is not uncommon for contact to be made in the next life among those who have exchanged kindnesses. What~~ a ~~joyous experience this is, to be thanked in person~~ by one whom you thought was long forgotten or even ungrateful. So you see, my friends, it is very important to consider kindness when you are at that decision point in your dealings with others. Consider the kind act as Jesus always did. With that I conclude my lesson for today and will accept questions.

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Q: Is kindness an element or a subset of [[goodness]] which you talked about last week, or is it a separate [[entity]] by itself?

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Q: ~~Is kindness an element or a subset~~ of ~~goodness which you talked about last week~~, or is it a separate entity ~~by itself?~~

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A: The two are intertwined, of course, but it is a [[separate]] entity.

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A: ~~The two are intertwined,~~ of ~~course~~, ~~but~~ it is a ~~separate entity.~~

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Q: I have a question about something you said very early on in the lesson. You said that in the [[material world]] one is more likely to detect lack of [[kindness]] rather than the [[presence]] of kindness. Why is this? Is it because there isn't that much kindness to detect, or is it a [[negative]] filter that we have that tends to cling to sadness and unkindness instead of remembering kind acts?

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Q: ~~I have a question about something~~ you ~~said very early on in~~ the ~~lesson. You said that in the material world one~~ is ~~more likely~~ to ~~detect lack of kindness rather than~~ the ~~presence of kindness~~. ~~Why is this? Is it because there isn't that much kindness to detect~~, ~~or is it a negative filter that we have that tends to cling to sadness and unkindness instead of remembering kind acts?~~

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A: Because, in your present [[existence]], you are still burdened with many [[animal]] tendencies, the animal is not quite [[blind]] to [[spirit]] realities, but the animal has enormous [[difficulty]] [[sensing]] [[spirit]], spirit, spiritude. Because you are above [[animal]] yet still animal, your basic [[instinctual]] drives are [[survival]] driven one

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A: ~~Because~~, ~~in your present existence~~, ~~you are still burdened with many animal tendencies~~, ~~the animal~~ is ~~not quite blind~~ to ~~spirit realities~~, ~~but the animal has enormous difficulty sensing spirit~~, ~~spirit, spiritude. Because~~ you are ~~above animal yet still animal~~, your ~~basic~~ instinctual drives ~~are survival driven one~~

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S: the seeking of [[food]], [[reproduction]], and [[maintenance]] of life. These [[instinctual]] drives cause an extended [[awareness]] of threat, and lack of kindness is a direct threat to life. That is why, in your material state, you are more aware of lack of kindness, because it is a [[threat]] to your [[instinctual]] drives. Do you [[understand]] that?

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S: ~~the seeking of food~~, ~~reproduction, and maintenance of life~~. ~~These instinctual drives cause an extended awareness of threat, and lack of kindness is a direct threat~~ to ~~life. That is why,~~ in ~~your material state, you are more aware~~ of ~~lack of kindness, because it is a threat~~ to ~~your instinctual drives. Do you understand that~~?

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Q: Yes, I do. Could it be that we're missing some things that are actually happening to us in terms of [[kindnesses]] that come to us?

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Q: ~~Yes~~, ~~I do~~. ~~Could it be~~ that ~~we're missing some things~~ that ~~are actually happening~~ to ~~us in terms of kindnesses~~ that ~~come to us~~?

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A: The kindness stays with you, but you may not be fully [[aware]] of it. The [[mind]] babble that you are, that all of you must [[experience]] because of your present form, [[interferes]] enormously with [[spirit]] [[perception]]. And as you work on your own [[spirituality]] and [[quiet]] the babble, you will find it increasingly easy to detect, spirit [[reality]], including [[kindness]], [[goodness]], [[truth]], and [[love]]. Does that help?

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A: ~~The kindness stays with~~ you~~, but you may not be fully aware of it~~. ~~The mind babble that you are, that all of you must experience because of your present form~~, ~~interferes enormously with spirit perception. And as you work on your own spirituality and quiet the babble, you will find~~ it ~~increasingly easy to detect, spirit reality, including kindness, goodness, truth, and love~~. ~~Does that help?~~

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S: Thank you. Yes, it does.

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S: ~~Thank you. Yes~~, it ~~does.~~

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Q: Rayson, is it correct to look at [[kindness]] as creating a better spiritual reality that constitutes your own [[soul]] and exists throughout [[eternity]]?

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Q: ~~Rayson~~, is ~~it correct~~ to ~~look at kindness as creating~~ a ~~better~~ spiritual ~~reality that constitutes your own soul and exists throughout eternity?~~

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A: Yes, that is a part of what [[kindness]] is, that is true. Remember that your act of kindness enables you in your way to be a spiritual [[creator]].

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A: ~~Yes,~~ that is a ~~part~~ of ~~what~~ kindness is, ~~that is true~~. ~~Remember~~ that ~~your act~~ of ~~kindness enables you in your way to be a spiritual creator.~~

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S: I think that living in such a [[savage]] world keeps people from constant acts of [[kindness]], resulting in [[vulnerability]] and probably a [[fear]] of being taken [[advantage]] of. How did [[Jesus]] control that aspect of living?

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S: I ~~think~~ that ~~living~~ in ~~such~~ a ~~savage~~ world ~~keeps people from constant acts of kindness~~, ~~resulting in vulnerability and probably~~ a ~~fear~~ of ~~being taken advantage~~ of. ~~How did~~ Jesus ~~control~~ that ~~aspect of living~~?

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R: Yes, that is a very good question. As you know [[Jesus]] lived His life without [[fear]], and there have been very few [[Urantia]] [[mortals]] who have ever come close to true fearlessness or lack of [[pride]] or [[greed]] or the other spirit [[poisons]]. You will recall, as you remember [[reading]] the account of [[Jesus]]' life, that He availed Himself of [[meditation]] periods, and He used this [[prayer]] work time to help Himself fight the [[animal]] tendencies toward [[fear]] and [[rage]] and [[pride]] and [[greed]], the four main mind forms that work heavily against [[spirit growth]]. I know it is most [[difficult]] when you are beset with constant [[threat]] to your [[safety]] to put your fear aside, but it may help if you can remember that what is your [[reality]] now is only a passing form in the long term of your entire [[existence]]. This is a very [[difficult]] concept for [[material]] [[beings]] to grasp, but it is true that what seems so real and tangible now, and what seems so unreal and intangible are the reverse of what you will [[experience]] increasingly as you become more [[spirit]] in [[form]] during your [[ascension career]]. To the most spiritual of [[beings]] present on this world or any [[material world]], it is very difficult to [[perceive]] that which seems so real to you, so it may be a useful [[exercise]] to remind yourself of the differing [[realities]] of material versus spiritual [[existence]]. That may help to diminish the [[fear]] that you [[experience]] when you [[perceive]] material [[threat]]. [[Jesus]], of course, knew this better than any [[Urantia]] mortal ever could. Does that help? (Definitely.)

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R: ~~Yes~~, ~~that~~ is ~~a very good question. As you know Jesus lived His life without fear, and~~ there ~~have been very few Urantia mortals who have ever come close to true fearlessness or lack of pride or greed or the other spirit poisons. You will recall, as you remember reading~~ the ~~account of Jesus' life, that He availed Himself~~ of meditation periods, and He used this prayer work time to help Himself fight the animal tendencies toward fear and rage and pride and greed, the four main mind forms that work heavily against spirit growth. I know it is most difficult when you are beset with ~~constant threat to your safety~~ to ~~put your fear aside, but it may help if you can remember that what is your reality now is only~~ a passing form in the long term of your entire existence. This is a very difficult concept for material beings to grasp, but it is true that what seems so real and tangible now, and what seems so unreal and intangible are the reverse of what you will experience increasingly as you become more spirit in form during your ascension career. To the most spiritual of beings present on this world or any material world, it is very difficult to perceive that which seems so real to you, so it may be a useful exercise to remind yourself of the differing realities of material versus spiritual existence. That may help to diminish the fear that you experience when you perceive material threat. Jesus, of course, knew this better than any Urantia mortal ever could. Does that help? ~~(Definitely.)~~

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S: Rayson, is there the [[morontia]] equivalent of disciplinary [[action]] with regards to a lack of [[kindness]]?

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S: ~~Rayson~~, is ~~there~~ the ~~morontia~~ equivalent of ~~disciplinary action~~ with ~~regards~~ to a ~~lack~~ of ~~kindness~~?

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R: The disciplinary [[action]], as you put it, is a lack of advancement. One is not whipped or put in [[chains]] or incarcerated or [[humiliated]], rather one is held back, which is the equivalent of [[pain]] at higher levels of [[spirit]] [[existence]], painful indeed. Once you have passed from this [[form]] and have a greater awareness of what lies ahead on your road toward [[Paradise]], you will be most [[eager]] to [[proceed]] with haste, and the slightest [[delay]] will be [[painful]] and annoying to you. The [[cosmos]] runs on a system of [[reward]] for [[God]] directed [[action]] and no reward for not. The reward is so [[exciting]] and fulfilling that you will seek to have it [[continuously]]. It is a very effective system, believe me. Does that answer?

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R: ~~The disciplinary action~~, ~~as you put it, is a lack of advancement~~. ~~One is not whipped or put in chains or incarcerated or humiliated~~, ~~rather~~ one ~~is held back, which is the equivalent of pain at higher levels~~ of ~~spirit existence, painful indeed. Once you have passed from this form~~ and ~~have a greater awareness of what lies ahead~~ on ~~your road toward Paradise~~, ~~you will be most eager to proceed~~ with ~~haste, and~~ the ~~slightest delay will be painful and annoying to you. The cosmos runs on a system of reward for God directed action and no reward for not~~. ~~The reward is so exciting and fulfilling~~ that ~~you will seek to have it continuously. It is a very effective system, believe me. Does that answer~~?

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S: Yes, very well. And also, you could downstep that one level and say that if we were [[conscious]] of our [[actions]] and their [[effect]] on [[soul growth]] while [[physical]], we would pursue that reward system with the same [[zest]] as we do after we're [[repersonalized]]. Would that be accurate?

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S: Yes~~, very well~~. ~~And also,~~ you could ~~downstep~~ that ~~one level~~ and ~~say~~ that ~~if we were conscious~~ of ~~our actions~~ and ~~their effect~~ on ~~soul growth while physical, we~~ would ~~pursue~~ that ~~reward system with~~ the ~~same zest as we do after we~~'~~re repersonalized~~. ~~Would~~ that ~~be accurate~~?

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R: Yes. But do not be so hard on yourself. You are here now, are you not? (S: Yes.) There are many other [[things]] that you could be doing now, is that correct? (S: Yes.) You are doing [[good]] to be here, and you may well [[sense]] that all of you here today should remind yourselves that your [[participation]] in [[this mission]] is a most [[unselfish]] [[act]] and is very well regarded by all who are among you, as well as the [[Most Highs]], and there is much [[awareness]] in [[Paradise]] of the doings of [[the mission]] on [[Urantia]] and all of its participants. It is not just any [[mortal]] who would give of one's time to help to heal a world thrown into disarray by others long gone. What an [[unselfish]] and [[noble]] act it is that you all have [[decided]] to [[participate]] in. You are much loved by [[the Father|Father]]. Do not [[castigate]] yourselves because you are not [[perfect]], for perfection is a long way off. It is Father's wish that you be imperfect at this [[point]], and it is the outworking of His will that [[proceeds]], sometimes stumbling, sometimes not. What a great [[act]] of [[faith]] it is for you to proceed at all. Do you see that?

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R: Yes. But do not be so hard on yourself. You are here now, are you not? (S: Yes.) There are many other things that you could be doing now, is that correct? (S: Yes.) You are doing good to be here, and you may well sense that all of you here today should remind yourselves that your participation in this mission is a most unselfish act and is very well regarded by all who are among you, as well as the Most Highs, and there is much awareness in Paradise of the doings of the mission on Urantia and all of its participants. It is not just any mortal who would give of one's time to help to heal a world thrown into disarray by others long gone. What an unselfish and noble act it is that you all have decided to participate in. You are much loved by Father. Do not castigate yourselves because you are not perfect, for perfection is a long way off. It is Father's wish that you be imperfect at this point, and it is the outworking of His will that proceeds, sometimes stumbling, sometimes not. What a great act of faith it is for you to proceed at all. Do you see that? (S: Yes, perfect in our imperfection.) Yes, exactly.

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(S: Yes, [[perfect]] in our imperfection.) Yes, exactly.

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S: A very comforting and encouraging perception, Rayson, thank you.

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S: A very [[comforting]] and [[encouraging]] [[perception]], Rayson, thank you.

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Q: Rayson, from what you're saying, being raised as a Christian, the idea of doing kindness for its own sake was something that was drilled into me and others as well. So doing kindness for its own sake seems a little different than the reward structure that says I get to spiritually grow from this. Is it OK to be motivated by spiritual growth? And to do acts of kindnesses - not for an ulterior motive, not completely altruistically - but for one's own growth as well. That's OK, that's acceptable?

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Q: Rayson, from what you're saying, being raised as a [[Christian]], the idea of doing [[kindness]] for its own sake was something that was drilled into me and others as well. So doing kindness for its own sake seems a little [[different]] than the [[reward]] [[structure]] that says I get to spiritually [[grow]] from this. Is it OK to be [[motivated]] by [[spiritual growth]]? And to do [[acts]] of kindnesses - not for an ulterior motive, not completely [[altruistically]] - but for one's own [[growth]] as well. That's OK, that's acceptable?

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R: Yes, it is not selfish to wish to grow spiritually. How can it be selfish to wish to be more like Father?

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R: Yes, it is not [[selfish]] to wish to [[grow]] spiritually. How can it be selfish to wish to be more like [[the Father|Father]]?

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S: Because it seems so great. It seems really self-indulgent. But thank you, yes, OK. I don't know why that seems like it's a problem, but I guess it's not.

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S: Because it seems so great. It seems really [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedonism self-indulgent]. But thank you, yes, OK. I don't know why that seems like it's a [[problem]], but I guess it's not.

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R: Father wishes you to have an appetite for what is good and correct and to feed yourself spiritually is not seen as gluttony.

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R: Father wishes you to have an [[appetite]] for what is [[good]] and correct and to feed yourself spiritually is not seen as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gluttony gluttony].

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S: Thank you, Rayson. That's really wonderful.

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S: Thank you, Rayson. That's really [[wonderful]].

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Q: I am concerned about a friend of mine that we appreciate a great deal. Sometimes we hesitate to visit when it seems that there's nothing we can do, and then it seems that Father's wisdom gets through to us and we realize that just being there is enough. And then in the being there, wisdom comes to us, showing us something we can do to help. I'm very grateful for having discovered this. And I thank Father very much.

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Q: I am concerned about a [[friend]] of mine that we [[appreciate]] a great deal. Sometimes we [[hesitate]] to [[visit]] when it seems that there's nothing we can do, and then it seems that Father's [[wisdom]] gets through to us and we [[realize]] that just being there is enough. And then in the being there, [[wisdom]] comes to us, showing us something we can do to help. I'm very [[grateful]] for having [[discovered]] this. And I thank Father very much.

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R: You are welcome. Yes, it is true that the doing of Father's will does not always require the expenditure of kinetic energy. You needn't be moving continuously like a bee in order to be actually doing the right thing.

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R: You are welcome. Yes, it is true that the [[doing of Father's will]] does not always require the expenditure of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinetic_energy kinetic energy]. You needn't be moving continuously like a bee in order to be actually doing the right thing.

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S: Rayson, your comment about accepting kindness. It's been my experience many times it is most difficult to accept kindness from others. I find that many times it's easier to be the giver than the receiver.

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S: Rayson, your comment about [[accepting]] [[kindness]]. It's been my [[experience]] many times it is most [[difficult]] to [[accept]] kindness from others. I find that many times it's easier to be the giver than the receiver.

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R: The animal self might sense a threat when the situation is presented where there appears to be a lack of control of the interaction, so again it is fear that is the block here. You will know if it is true kindness because there will be no expectation of reciprocity. Do you see?

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R: The [[animal]] [[self]] might sense a threat when the situation is presented where there appears to be a lack of [[control]] of the [[interaction]], so again it is [[fear]] that is the [[block]] here. You will know if it is true [[kindness]] because there will be no [[expectation]] of [[reciprocity]]. Do you see?

S: Oh, absolutely. Thank you very much.

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R: But you must allow Father to love you in order to feel loved, must you not? (Yes.) Is that not the ultimate acceptance of kindness?

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R: But you must allow [[the Father|Father]] to [[love]] you in order to feel loved, must you not? (Yes.) Is that not the [[ultimate]] [[acceptance]] of [[kindness]]?

S: Absolutely.

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R: It is an unfortunate residual of the rebellion on this planet that many Urantia mortals have low self-worth. You have not been abandoned by Father. Rather your planet and all of you and your fellow beings on this planet are the object of intense focus and intense efforts, and you could in a way say that you are actually rather special, not neglected. So do not despair. You are all held in high esteem in Father's eyes, and you are most worthy of the goodness that comes your way. Accept it with gladness. Your Thought Adjuster is eagerly waiting for the goodness that comes. And consider that when kindness and other good acts come your way, they may well be a result of your own good behavior and a signal to you that you are proceeding correctly.

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R: It is an unfortunate residual of [[the rebellion]] on [[this planet]] that many [[Urantia]] [[mortals]] have low [[self]]-[[worth]]. You have not been [[abandoned]] by [[the Father|Father]]. Rather [[your planet]] and all of you and your fellow [[beings]] on this planet are the object of [[intense]] [[focus]] and intense [[efforts]], and you could in a way say that you are actually rather special, not neglected. So do not [[despair]]. You are all held in high esteem in Father's eyes, and you are most [[worthy]] of the [[goodness]] that comes your way. [[Accept]] it with [[gladness]]. Your [[Thought Adjuster]] is [[eagerly]] waiting for the [[goodness]] that comes. And consider that when [[kindness]] and other good acts come your way, they may well be a result of your own [[good]] [[behavior]] and a signal to you that you are proceeding correctly.

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S: Thank you, Rayson. Sometimes we think that we are doing a kindness when in fact we are being enablers for somebody else's problems. Will you address the question of whether or not kindness is judged subjectively or objectively?

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S: Thank you, Rayson. Sometimes we [[think]] that we are doing a [[kindness]] when in fact we are being enablers for somebody else's [[problems]]. Will you address the question of whether or not kindness is [[judged]] [[subjectively]] or [[objectively]]?

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R: Yes. The interaction to which you refer is one in which there is not kindness so much being done as an action performed with an expectation of a certain reciprocal action. So, you see, if defeats the definition of true kindness. Did Jesus try to reform the multitudes ever? (No.) Would you say that He was an enabler?

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R: Yes. The interaction to which you refer is one in which there is not [[kindness]] so much being done as an [[action]] [[performed]] with an [[expectation]] of a certain [[reciprocal]] [[action]]. So, you see, if [[defeats]] the definition of true kindness. Did [[Jesus]] try to reform [[the multitudes]] ever? (No.) Would you say that He was an enabler?

S: Certainly not.

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R: And yet He achieved through His kindness and goodness what many who enter into that interaction desire so earnestly, did He not? (Yes.) You see, again, we come to this matter of how things in the spirit sense are often the opposite of what they are in the material sense. In the material world it is forcefulness, persuasion and manipulation that achieve material ends. In the spirit world there is no place for those actions. Love is not spread by force. Goodness is not done by persuasion. Truth is not endowed by manipulation. Is that so? (It's so.) Do you understand now?

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R: And yet He [[achieved]] through His [[kindness]] and [[goodness]] what many who enter into that [[interaction]] [[desire]] so [[earnestly]], did He not? (Yes.) You see, again, we come to this matter of how things in the [[spirit]] [[sense]] are often the [[opposite]] of what they are in the [[material]] sense. In the [[material world]] it is forcefulness, persuasion and [[manipulation]] that achieve [[material]] ends. In the spirit world there is no place for those [[actions]]. [[Love]] is not spread by [[force]]. [[Goodness]] is not done by persuasion. [[Truth]] is not endowed by [[manipulation]]. Is that so? (It's so.) Do you [[understand]] now?

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S: I understand better than I did before. I still have problems in discerning as to whether or not an act is really an act of kindness or whether it will end up enabling someone.

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S: I understand better than I did before. I still have [[problems]] in [[discerning]] as to whether or not an act is really an act of [[kindness]] or whether it will end up enabling someone.

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R: Kindness occurs when the act is done with no thought of result. One is not responsible for the end result of the kindness, rather your spiritual responsibility resides in your own attitude of love and giving, and very often what appears to be a futile effort at love and kindness has its true good result much later. The echo may not occur until after the material life has passed, but it will be there.

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R: [[Kindness]] occurs when the [[act]] is done with no [[thought]] of result. One is not [[responsible]] for the end result of the kindness, rather your spiritual [[responsibility]] resides in your own [[attitude]] of [[love]] and giving, and very often what appears to be a [[futile]] [[effort]] at [[love]] and [[kindness]] has its true good result much later. The [[echo]] may not occur until after the [[material]] life has passed, but it will be there.

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S: Isn't it true, Rayson that Jesus knew many times that the kindnesses He did would not be appreciated and would not have any spiritual improvement in the persons healed, but He still performed the healing. He gave them that gift of wellness knowing full well that they would not accept His spiritual message.

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S: Isn't it true, Rayson that [[Jesus]] knew many times that the [[kindnesses]] He did would not be [[appreciated]] and would not have any [[spiritual]] improvement in the [[persons]] [[healed]], but He still [[performed]] the healing. He gave them that gift of wellness knowing full well that they would not [[accept]] His [[spiritual]] [[message]].

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R: Yes. Absolutely, but those who had direct dealings with Jesus went on beyond this life to benefit far beyond anyone's expectations, and His mission was very much a success in that regard. Also, a great benefit of His kindness and healing was its observation by others. My friends, as you go about your life's actions, there are always others watching, others who live in fear, who are held back by anger and pride, the desire for material wealth. They are watching you. If you proceed as Jesus would do, you give them strength and you can help to enhance their faith. How many times, any one of you, have you behaved in a God-serving fashion and been told that no one else has ever done that before, no one else has ever listened, no one has helped? You are being observed by your fellows, as you observe them. Do you see? (Yes.)

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R: Yes. Absolutely, but those who had direct dealings with [[Jesus]] went on beyond this life to benefit far beyond anyone's [[expectations]], and His [[mission]] was very much a success in that regard. Also, a great benefit of His [[kindness]] and [[healing]] was its [[observation]] by others. My [[friends]], as you go about your life's [[actions]], there are always others [[watching]], others who live in [[fear]], who are held back by [[anger]] and [[pride]], the [[desire]] for [[material]] [[wealth]]. They are watching you. If you [[proceed]] as [[Jesus]] would do, you give them [[strength]] and you can help to enhance their [[faith]]. How many times, any one of you, have you behaved in a [[God]]-serving fashion and been told that no one else has ever done that before, no one else has ever [[listened]], no one has helped? You are being [[observed]] by your [[fellows]], as you observe them. Do you see? (Yes.)

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S: Rayson, is kindness as important in your life after this as it is here on this planet? And is spiritual development as difficult in the next life as it is in this life?

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S: Rayson, is [[kindness]] as important in your life after this as it is here on [[this planet]]? And is [[spiritual development]] as [[difficult]] in the next life as it is in this life?

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R: Yes, of course. Do you not always use your alphabet? (Yes.) Increasingly as you become more literate? (Yes.) Do you not always use your basic grammar? (Yes.) It is like that. These are such fundamental concepts, as you grow spiritually, their importance grows, too. And without their presence, there can be no significant growth.

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R: Yes, of course. Do you not always use your [[alphabet]]? (Yes.) Increasingly as you become more [[literate]]? (Yes.) Do you not always use your basic [[grammar]]? (Yes.) It is like that. These are such [[fundamental]] [[concepts]], as you grow spiritually, their importance grows, too. And without their [[presence]], there can be no significant [[growth]].

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S: I would like for you to address the question about dependency on kindness. It has to do with being taken advantage of, that feeling of being taken advantage of. There are opportunities to step in and do a kindness, but often then it's expected that this kindness continue on and on and on which, in fact, disables the person to begin to make his own way. And I wonder if you would address that. Many times I've ~~prayerd~~ for the opportunity to do kindness, other than financial. It's been very easy to see that someone needed something. To give them money or even anonymously donate to that cause was not it. I'd like you to address that.

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S: I would like for you to address the question about dependency on [[kindness]]. It has to do with being taken [[advantage]] of, that [[feeling]] of being taken advantage of. There are [[opportunities]] to step in and do a [[kindness]], but often then it's [[expected]] that this kindness continue on and on and on which, in [[fact]], disables the person to begin to make his own way. And I [[wonder]] if you would address that. Many times I've [[prayed]] for the [[opportunity]] to do [[kindness]], other than [[financial]]. It's been very easy to see that someone needed something. To give them [[money]] or even anonymously donate to that cause was not it. I'd like you to address that.

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R: You have stated your question well, and it is a worthy one. Kindness has not to do with rendering material things to your fellows. Did Jesus clothe and house and feed His fellows? (No.) Did He give monetary donations to those seeking such? (No.) But He was always kind, was He not? (Yes.) Kind in word, kind in thought, kind in deed, but not materially so, for material things have nothing to do with true kindness. This is an interesting question, because it is along the same lines as the question about enabling. When you start to deal in material things and material goods, you are not in the spiritual realm any longer. You are in the material realm. This may help you to protect yourself from falling into the trap of believing that material dealings are equal to spiritual work. You are not helping your fellow, if you provide for Him that which He should and can work to attain for Himself. Do you understand that? (Yes.)

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R: You have stated your question well, and it is a [[worthy]] one. [[Kindness]] has not to do with rendering [[material]] [[things]] to your fellows. Did Jesus [[clothe]] and house and feed His fellows? (No.) Did He give [[monetary]] donations to those seeking such? (No.) But He was always [[kind]], was He not? (Yes.) Kind in [[word]], kind in [[thought]], kind in deed, but not materially so, for material [[things]] have nothing to do with true [[kindness]]. This is an [[interesting]] question, because it is along the same lines as the question about enabling. When you start to deal in [[material]] [[things]] and material goods, you are not in the spiritual realm any longer. You are in the [[material]] realm. This may help you to [[protect]] yourself from falling into the [[trap]] of believing that material dealings are equal to [[spiritual]] [[work]]. You are not helping your fellow, if you provide for Him that which He should and can work to [[attain]] for Himself. Do you [[understand]] that? (Yes.)

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R: Adversity, as you remember, is an essential element to spirit growth while in the material state. Would you shoulder the adversity of another? (No.) Does that help you to understand?

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R: [[Adversity]], as you remember, is an [[essential]] element to [[spirit growth]] while in the [[material]] state. Would you shoulder the adversity of another? (No.) Does that help you to [[understand]]?

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S: It does, and also I look around and there are so many people in need, there are so many people that don't have jobs and are homeless, and they're hungry and -

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S: It does, and also I look around and there are so many people in need, there are so many people that don't have jobs and are [[homeless]], and they're [[hungry]] and -

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R: And that is their adversity, to be borne by them. Why are you not homeless, hungry, jobless? You know the answer. (Yes.) The answer is the same for them, is it not? You have had misfortune in your life, have you not?

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R: And that is their [[adversity]], to be borne by them. Why are you not [[homeless]], [[hungry]], jobless? You know the answer. (Yes.) The answer is the same for them, is it not? You have had misfortune in your life, have you not?

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S: Yes, I have. It just seems that it's so widespread. And many times I feel, but for the grace of God, that's me there. Yet what you say has great wisdom.

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S: Yes, I have. It just seems that it's so widespread. And many times I [[feel]], but for the [[grace]] of [[God]], that's me there. Yet what you say has great [[wisdom]].

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R: How can one break away from a repeating pattern of failure unless one changes one's actions? Will that ever occur if there is always something to be had without effort?

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R: How can one break away from a [[repeating]] [[pattern]] of [[failure]] unless one changes one's [[actions]]? Will that ever occur if there is always something to be had without [[effort]]?

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S: I see your point. It's almost as if we have to get to the bottom of the pit...

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S: I see your [[point]]. It's almost as if we have to get to the bottom of the pit...

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S2: And also in response to something you said then, Rayson, it implies that there is a lesson for us to live in the world with the things that we all see are painful, and to live with grace and kindness as opposed to letting it turn to bitterness, or to the "have and have not" situation, or mockery. Do you agree with that statement?

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S2: And also in [[response]] to something you said then, Rayson, it implies that there is a lesson for us to live in the world with the [[things]] that we all see are [[painful]], and to live with [[grace]] and [[kindness]] as [[opposed]] to letting it turn to [[bitterness]], or to the "have and have not" situation, or mockery. Do you [[agree]] with that statement?

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R: Yes, and you also point up another fact, that the attempt to be kind by giving things which one hopes will alter the behavior of another is not kindness, just as in the earlier example.

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R: Yes, and you also point up another [[fact]], that the attempt to be [[kind]] by giving [[things]] which one [[hopes]] will alter the [[behavior]] of another is not [[kindness]], just as in the earlier example.

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S: So what would be appropriate to give in an instance of apparent want? What would be proper in a confrontation of lack and want us and?

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S: So what would be appropriate to give in an instance of apparent want? What would be proper in a [[confrontation]] of lack and want us and?

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S2: Encouragement.

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S2: [[Encouragement]].

R: Live and let live.

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S: I think probably Jesus faced this situation after He, because of His compassion, healed 0 plus people at sundown. Everybody wanted to make Him king because of His healing. Jesus simply left. He ran away. He departed so that He wouldn't be available. I'm not sure that this is the solution to all of our problems, but I sometimes feel that I should give and then go away.

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S: I think probably [[Jesus]] faced this situation after He, because of His [[compassion]], [[145:3 The Healing at Sundown|healed 683 plus people at sundown]]. Everybody wanted to make Him [[king]] because of His [[healing]]. [[Jesus]] simply left. He ran away. He departed so that He wouldn't be available. I'm not sure that this is the solution to all of our [[problems]], but I sometimes feel that I should give and then go away.

R: Give materially?

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S: Yes, but not necessarily, but it includes some sort of material help.

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S: Yes, but not necessarily, but it includes some sort of [[material]] help.

R: "Tis better to teach a man how to fish than to give him the fish."

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S: Yes, I think your answer to (S)'s question has very much clarified the distinction between goodness and giving material things. Therefore I understand better your answer to (S) about giving and enabling. I understood that goodness is given without expectation. It's a spiritual gift. It's actually; it seems to me, a passing on of Father's love. Then we were thinking in terms of giving material assistance - which has proved in the past to enable that person to continue a course that seemed to be self-destructive. And now I see the distinction, and I thank you for that clarification.

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S: Yes, I think your answer to (S)'s [[question]] has very much [[clarified]] the distinction between [[goodness]] and giving [[material]] [[things]]. Therefore I [[understand]] better your answer to (S) about giving and enabling. I [[understood]] that [[goodness]] is given without [[expectation]]. It's a [[spiritual gift]]. It's actually; it seems to me, a passing on of [[the Father|Father]]'s [[love]]. Then we were [[thinking]] in terms of giving material [[assistance]] - which has proved in the [[past]] to enable that person to continue a [[course]] that seemed to be self-destructive. And now I see the [[distinction]], and I thank you for that [[clarification]].

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R: You are most welcome. [See: ~~GENETIC ENGINEERING~~ (10/16/93)

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R: You are most welcome. [See: [https://www.nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=1993-01-01-Rayson_%26_Friends,_Vol._2,_Part_2#Genetic_Engineering.2C_Eugenics Genetic Engineering] (10/16/93)

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R: There are very, very few adult persons on Urantia who are incapable of some manner of work. Many of the ones who beset you with requests for material goods are eminently able to work and, in fact, may even be more capable than yourself. It is important to remember this and make your decisions in an informed way.

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R: There are very, very few adult persons on [[Urantia]] who are incapable of some [[manner]] of [[work]]. Many of the ones who beset you with requests for material [[goods]] are eminently able to [[work]] and, in [[fact]], may even be more capable than yourself. It is important to [[remember]] this and make your [[decisions]] in an informed way.

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S: Well, I personally appreciate the candor of this particular meeting. I know it's a concern and it's something that (S) and I have discussed and actually have argued about. We appreciate this line that you're taking with us. It's not so much a spanking as it is a wake-up call to be spiritually and socially responsible without being taken advantage of.

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S: Well, I personally appreciate the [[candor]] of this particular [[meeting]]. I know it's a concern and it's something that (S) and I have [[discussed]] and actually have [[argued]] about. We appreciate this line that you're taking with us. It's not so much a spanking as it is a [[wake]]-up call to be [[spiritually]] and [[socially]] [[responsible]] without being taken [[advantage]] of.

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R: One could even say that it is a kindness to deny a free handout to one who can work, although this may be a difficult idea for you.

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R: One could even say that it is a [[kindness]] to deny a free handout to one who can [[work]], although this may be a [[difficult]] [[idea]] for you.

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S: Well, it's something that I never really wanted to bring up because I thought that even broaching the subject was to display a certain lack of kindness or spirituality, and so I think that this kind of a session and this kind of a lesson lets us know that we can talk to the teaching staff about even those things which we covertly believe to be less than spiritual.

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S: Well, it's something that I never really wanted to bring up because I [[thought]] that even broaching the subject was to display a certain lack of [[kindness]] or [[spirituality]], and so I think that this kind of a session and this kind of a lesson lets us know that we can talk to [[the teaching staff]] about even those things which we [[covertly]] believe to be less than [[spiritual]].

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R: If you lay out free food and free goods, many animals will come to feed, and in fact this has been used by many established religions as a means of attracting large numbers of members to join. If you wish to attract those who are spirit driven and earnestly seeking spirit growth, your lure, if you will, will be different. It will be in the fashion of a supportive structure to help one in one's own personal, and sometimes arduous, strivings Godward. No free meals, cars, or sums of money will ever induce mortals to seek God and imitate Jesus.

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R: If you lay out [[free]] [[food]] and free goods, many [[animals]] will come to feed, and in [[fact]] this has been used by many established [[religions]] as a means of [[attracting]] large [[numbers]] of members to join. If you wish to attract those who are [[spirit]] driven and earnestly seeking [[spirit growth]], your lure, if you will, will be [[different]]. It will be in the [[Manner|fashion]] of a supportive [[structure]] to help one in one's own [[personal]], and sometimes arduous, strivings [[Godward]]. No free meals, cars, or sums of [[money]] will ever induce [[mortals]] to seek [[God]] and [[imitate]] [[Jesus]].

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Q: Rayson, what is the solution to this overall problem? How can we get the people who are unproductive and not working and so forth to become productive spiritual citizens?

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Q: Rayson, what is the solution to this overall [[problem]]? How can we get the people who are unproductive and not working and so forth to become productive [[spiritual]] [[citizens]]?

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A: Well, a quick answer is this. One can never compel another God-ward. That is a personal decision, however an animal will do what it must do to eat. If it must stand in a line at a building to get a handout, it will. If it must work in a field, it will. If it must study in a school, it will. If you deal with those who abase themselves to the level of animal behavior, it is unfortunate but you must deal as with animals. Animals are driven by the desire for food, the desire for reproduction, and the desire for survival. Those are your keys. If animals are allowed to reproduce in an unchecked fashion, they will do so, particularly when they are well-nourished and do not need to work. Do you understand? (

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A: Well, a quick answer is this. One can never [[compel]] another [[God-ward]]. That is a [[personal]] [[decision]], however an [[animal]] will do what it must do to eat. If it must stand in a line at a building to get a handout, it will. If it must work in a field, it will. If it must [[study]] in a [[school]], it will. If you deal with those who abase themselves to the level of [[animal]] [[behavior]], it is unfortunate but you must deal as with [[animals]]. Animals are driven by the [[desire]] for [[food]], the desire for [[reproduction]], and the desire for [[survival]]. Those are your keys. If [[animals]] are allowed to [[reproduce]] in an unchecked fashion, they will do so, particularly when they are well-nourished and do not need to [[work]]. Do you [[understand]]? (

S: Yes, I do.) (10/16/) See Also TRUTH (12/18/)

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===~~SACREDNESS OF LIFE~~===

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===='''''[[Sacred]]''''', '''''[[Violence]]'''''====

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*Sacredness of Life

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Q: Is human life [[sacred]]? It seems that the wanton disrespect for the [[sanctity]] of life continues on [[this planet]] on a daily basis. And in order to continue you either have to have a tremendous amount of [[faith]], or to be a [[fool]], or to be somewhat in [[denial]]. Those of us that are drawn to these teachings apparently recognize the [[inherent]] [[value]] of our lives, and the [[chance]] to [[communicate]] with spirit. I don't think any one of us would want our [[physical]] lives terminated before its due time. And yet this happens on a gigantic [[scale]], and apparently always has, on [[this planet]]. How is that viewed in the spiritual realms? Is it as much of a [[crime]] or cause of distraught and anguish in the spiritual realms as it is on a daily basis on [[earth]]?

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Q: ~~Is human~~ life sacred~~? It seems that~~ the ~~wanton disrespect for~~ the ~~sanctity~~ of life ~~continues on this planet on~~ a ~~daily basis~~. ~~And~~ in ~~order to continue you either have to have a tremendous amount~~ of ~~faith~~, ~~or to~~ be ~~a fool, or to be somewhat in denial~~. ~~Those of us that are drawn to these teachings apparently recognize~~ the ~~inherent value~~ of ~~our lives~~, and the ~~chance to communicate with spirit. I don't think any one~~ of ~~us would want our physical lives terminated before its due time~~. ~~And yet~~ this ~~happens~~ on ~~a gigantic scale,~~ and ~~apparently always has,~~ on this planet. ~~How~~ is ~~that viewed in~~ the ~~spiritual realms? Is it as much~~ of ~~a crime or cause~~ of ~~distraught and anguish~~ in the ~~spiritual realms as it is on a daily basis on earth?~~

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A: Human life is [[sacred]] only insofar as this if a [[person]] [[murders]] another person, the murdered being will [[survive]]. The murdering being, although [[physically]] still alive on [[this planet]], has [[violated]] the [[sacredness]] of life. They have [[committed]] the [[ultimate]] act of non-respect against a fellow child of [[God]]. They are the [[person]] in [[danger]] of not [[surviving]], not the person who is dead. So human life should be viewed as [[sacred]] only insofar as you must cherish and [[love]] your fellows. That is the [[spiritual]] way of being. [[Your planet]], however, is still quite [[primitive]] and contains much of the [[animal]] aggressive traits of early man. If a plane crashes and 300 people die, we are not as upset about it as you are because we know that this is only a [[transition]] for those [[mortals]]. They continue their spiritual [[path]] on the [[Mansion Worlds]]. What we are concerned about are the [[acts]] of [[violence]] and [[aggression]] that still continue here on [[this planet]]. Even more is the [[total]] disregard for [[future]] [[generations]] by violating the [[physical]] [[laws]] of the earth. These are matters of great concern. Even in terms of [[tribal]] wars or [[national]] [[wars]], we look upon this as being [[necessary]] to the [[evolution]] of [[your planet]].

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~~A: Human life is sacred only insofar~~ as ~~this if~~ a ~~person murders another person, the murdered being will survive~~. ~~The murdering being, although physically still alive on this planet, has violated the sacredness~~ of ~~life~~. ~~They have committed the ultimate act of non~~-~~respect against a fellow child of God. They are the person~~ in ~~danger of not surviving, not the person who is dead~~. So ~~human life should be~~ viewed ~~as sacred only insofar as you must cherish and love your fellows. That is~~ the ~~spiritual~~ way of ~~being. Your~~ planet, ~~however, is still quite primitive~~ and ~~contains much of~~ the ~~animal aggressive traits of early man. If a plane crashes and 300~~ people die, ~~we are not as upset about it as you are because we know that this~~ is ~~only a transition~~ for ~~those mortals. They continue their spiritual path on the Mansion Worlds. What we are concerned about are~~ the acts of violence and ~~aggression that still continue here on this planet~~. ~~Even more~~ is the ~~total disregard for future generations by violating~~ the ~~physical laws of~~ the ~~earth~~. ~~These are matters of great concern~~. ~~Even in terms of tribal wars or national wars, we look upon this as being necessary to the evolution of your planet~~.

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These [[conflicts]] are [[inevitable]], and will one day be erased or much diminished as you grow spiritually and in a more [[balanced]] way than you have now. Some of them are [[necessary]]. When certain [[nations]] are more spiritually evolved, they must - in [[essence]] - protect that [[growth]] from their primitive neighbors. So armed conflict is necessary and not viewed the same way, for that spark of spiritual [[progression]] must be safeguarded on [[this planet]], even if thousands and thousands must die to do so. Unfortunately the deterioration taking place is not that people die for a spiritual cause or to keep a [[value]] system alive, which is [[worthy]] and [[necessary]] for the [[growth]] of [[mankind]], but that so much of your [[society]] has [[degenerated]] into senseless [[acts]] of [[violence]] and [[hatred]]. This is the breakdown of the [[family]] unit, and the [[generational]] loss, unfortunately, in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States United States].

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~~These conflicts~~ are ~~inevitable, and will one day be erased or much diminished as you grow spiritually and in a more balanced way than you have~~ now. ~~Some of them are necessary. When certain nations are more spiritually evolved~~, they must - in essence - protect that growth from their primitive neighbors. So armed conflict is necessary and not viewed the same way, for that spark of spiritual progression must be safeguarded on this planet, even if thousands and thousands must die to ~~do so~~. ~~Unfortunately the deterioration taking place is~~ not that ~~people die for a spiritual cause or to keep a value system alive, which is worthy~~ and ~~necessary for the growth of mankind~~, but ~~that so much of your society~~ has ~~degenerated into senseless acts of violence and hatred~~. This ~~is the breakdown~~ of the ~~family unit~~, ~~and~~ the ~~generational loss, unfortunately,~~ in ~~the United States~~.

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The [[Angels of the Families]] are working now to upstep the next [[generation]]. This one, unfortunately seems to have wasted its [[opportunities]]. That does not mean that [[individuals]] cannot grow and [[survive]], but as a nation this [[generation]] has deteriorated or [[regressed]]. This often happens as a world evolves. We take a much broader view of these things because we see life not only in the [[material]] [[form]], but the true [[spark]] of life is in your [[soul]] which cannot die with your [[body]].

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The Angels of the Families are working now to upstep the next generation. This one, unfortunately seems to have wasted its opportunities. That does not mean that individuals cannot grow and survive, but as a nation this generation has deteriorated or regressed. This often happens as a world evolves. We take a much broader view of these things because we see life not only in the material form, but the true spark of life is in your soul which cannot die with your body.

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Q: Is there any [[grief]] on the [[celestial]]'s part in what you see? In the ways that you would [[feel]] what would [[echo]] as human grief?

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Q: Is there any grief on the celestial's part in what you see? In the ways that you would feel what would echo as human grief?

A: Yes.

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Q: Or disgust?

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Q: Or [[disgust]]?

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===='''''[[Race]]'''''====

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A: No. There is sadness when we see certain [[humans]] or [[cultures]] or [[races]] which could have upstepped [[the planet]] whose lives were [[accidentally]] or prematurely cut off here. There is sadness. Disgust? No. We have no disgust. We have much [[compassion]] for the [[children]] of [[this planet]] who have been so disadvantaged by so many [[events]], the first being the lack of [[Adamic blood]] which would have offset the [[primitive]] [[aggressive]] nature of some of the [[secondary color races]]. This is not the fault of anyone in [[existence]] today, but you must live with this [[consequence]]. Someday it will not be so [[difficult]]. Being an [[experimental planet]], we have known there would be [[surprises]]. We did not [[expect]] there would be so much [[animal]] still left in [[mankind]] that coexists with the [[developing]] [[brain]] power, which is sort of [[frightening]], for you have you have used much of your [[science]] for destruction.

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A: ~~No. There is sadness when we see certain humans or cultures or races which could have upstepped the~~ planet ~~whose lives were accidentally or prematurely cut off here. There is sadness. Disgust? No. We have no disgust. We have much compassion for the children of this~~ planet ~~who have been so disadvantaged by so many events~~, ~~the first being the lack of Adamic blood which~~ would ~~have offset the primitive aggressive nature of some of the secondary color races. This is not the fault of anyone in existence today, but you must live with~~ this ~~consequence. Someday~~ it ~~will not be so difficult. Being an experimental planet, we have known there would be surprises. We~~ did ~~not expect there~~ would be ~~so much animal still left in mankind that coexists with the developing brain power, which is sort of frightening, for you have you have used much of your science for destruction.~~

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Q: Rayson, on a non-[[experimental planet]], a non-decimal planet, would this [[behavior]] occur? And if it did would it be [[tolerated]]?

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Q: ~~Rayson~~, ~~on a non~~-~~experimental planet, a non~~-~~decimal planet, would this behavior occur?~~ And ~~if it did would it be tolerated?~~

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A: It would have occurred, but at [[different]] [[stages]] of [[development]]. It would have been more contained towards the beginnings of [[emerging]] [[society]]. It would not have been coupled with the [[technological]] advances that exist in - for example - the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States United States]. And the [[abundance]] of [[leisure]] time that - because of these advances - you live with. So the combination is quite [[fatal]]. You see as man is more [[primitive]] with much more [[violence]] in him he also has less time to [[engage]] in acts of [[violence]] for the [[survival]] needs take up so much. We are faced with a nation that devotes [[relative]] little time to surviving and much time to destroying.

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A~~: It would have occurred, but at different stages~~ of ~~development~~. ~~It would have been more contained towards~~ the ~~beginnings of emerging society~~. ~~It would not~~ have ~~been coupled with the technological advances~~ that ~~exist in -~~ for ~~example~~ - ~~the United States. And the abundance of leisure time~~ that ~~- because of these advances - you live with. So~~ the ~~combination is quite fatal. You see as man is more primitive with much~~ more ~~violence in him he also has less time to engage in acts of violence for~~ the ~~survival needs take up so much. We are faced with a nation that devotes relative little time to surviving and much time to destroying.~~

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Q: A point of [[clarification]]. A few minutes ago you said the remaining [[aggression]] in secondary racial colors, [[color races]]. I'd like to have that [[explained]] a little further. I just would ask for clarification - I don't want to put my own [[judgment]] on it, but I am [[wondering]] if that implies that the [[secondary color races]] are more [[aggressive]] than the primary ones?

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Q: ~~A point of clarification. A few minutes ago you said~~ the ~~remaining aggression in secondary racial colors~~, color races. ~~I'd like to have that explained a little further~~. ~~I just would ask for clarification~~ - ~~I don't want to put my own judgment on it~~, but ~~I am wondering if that implies that~~ the secondary color races ~~are~~ more aggressive ~~than~~ the ~~primary ones?~~

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A: I was not referring to the [[color races]] which exist on [[Urantia]] today, but to the color races which sprang up on [[Urantia]] in the beginning. The [[blue race]], the [[red race]], these were the more [[spiritual]] races. The orange and green were much more - secondary - were much more [[violent]] and [[aggressive]]. For example, all [[races]] suffered from lack of [[Adamic blood]], but the blue certainly got more [[violet blood]] than others. Because the [[secondary races]] got so little and did not blend, and the more [[spiritual]] races like the red were virtually wiped out, there is an imbalance in the world's peoples. These [[color races]] do not [[correspond]] to the races which exist, or the way you [[classify]] your races today. It is just that more of the [[primitive]] and [[aggressive]] [[traits]] survived while the more [[spiritual]] traits were [[exterminated]].

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A: I was not referring to the color races which exist on Urantia today, but to the color races which sprang up on Urantia in the beginning. The blue race, the red race, these were the more spiritual races. The orange and green were much more - secondary - were much more violent and aggressive. For example, all races suffered from lack of Adamic blood, but the blue certainly got more violet blood than others. Because the secondary races got so little and did not blend, and the more spiritual races like the red were virtually wiped out, there is an imbalance in the world's peoples. These color races do not correspond to the races which exist, or the way you classify your races today. It is just that more of the primitive and aggressive traits survived while the more spiritual traits were exterminated.

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Q: In all the [[races]] up through life today, you mean?

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Q: In all the races up through life today, you mean?

A: In all.

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Q: Rayson, getting back to the sacredness of life - I refer specifically to human life - when does human life begin that is considered sacred? Does it begin with the gleam in the ~~father~~'s eye? Or with the conception? Or with the birth when the Father grants personality? Or with the Thought Adjuster? At what point does it begin?

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Q: Rayson, getting back to the [[sacredness]] of life - I refer specifically to [[human]] life - when does human life begin that is considered [[sacred]]? Does it begin with the gleam in [[the Father]]'s eye? Or with the [[conception]]? Or with the [[birth]] when [[the Father]] grants personality? Or with the [[Thought Adjuster]]? At what point does it begin?

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A: Human life in terms of recognition on a universe level begins at birth, when the personality is recorded in the records of your local universe. Spiritual life for humans begins when the Thought Adjuster indwells the human child. (04/25/)

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A: Human life in terms of [[recognition]] on a [[universe]] level begins at [[birth]], when the [[personality]] is recorded in the [[records]] of your [[local universe]]. [[Spiritual]] life for [[humans]] begins when the [[Thought Adjuster]] indwells the human child. (04/25/)

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===~~LOVE~~===

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

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Q: Rayson, you said that [[God]] loves us very much. Does He love all of us [[equally]], or does He love those who are [[good]] or trying to be good more than He loves those which are [[iniquitous]]?

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Q: ~~Rayson, you said that God~~ loves ~~us very much~~. ~~Does~~ He ~~love all~~ of ~~us equally, or does He love those who~~ are ~~good or trying~~ to be ~~good more than He loves those which are iniquitous~~?

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A: He loves all [[equally]]. Why would He give you the [[opportunity]] of [[choice]]? Even the [[iniquitous]] among you are given a final [[chance]] to choose the [[ascension career]] once they have [[emerged]] from [[material]] life. That is how great [[the Father|Father]]'s love is. Could your [[love]] be so great if it were your [[progeny]]? (I [[understand]].) (12/12/)

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A: ~~He loves all equally~~. ~~Why would He give you the opportunity of choice? Even the iniquitous among you are given a final chance to choose the ascension career once they have emerged from material life~~. ~~That is how great Father's love is~~. ~~Could your love be so great if it were your progeny~~? ~~(I understand~~.) (12/12/) See also ~~ACCEPTANCE~~ (03/28/) See also WORK ex rel ~~Love~~ (01/24/94) ~~METAMORPHOSI~~

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*See also [https://www.nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=1993-01-01-Rayson_%26_Friends,_Vol._2,_Part_1#Acceptance Acceptance] (03/28/)

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*See also WORK ex rel Love (01/24/94) METAMORPHOSIS:

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*See also [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=1993-01-01-Rayson_%26_Friends,_Vol._2,_Part_4#WORK Work] ex rel Deity (11/11/93)

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~~S: See WORK ex rel Deity (11/11/93)~~

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===='''''[[Negativity]]'''''====

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===~~NEGATIVITY~~===

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[The following is a [[transcript]] of a [[conversation]] between Rayson and a [[student]] who was [[depressed]], [[discouraged]], and with a [[negative]] [[attitude]].]

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[The following is a transcript of a conversation between Rayson and a ~~Student~~ who was depressed, discouraged, and with a negative attitude.]

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Q: Yeah, what am I doing wrong? It just seems there is never enough joy, time, happiness, love - any of those things, and L. Time goes by so fast doing things that I don't enjoy that I don't have time to do those things that I do enjoy. And maybe you know that the last few weeks I've felt worried and negative about. I've just gone through a period of negativity and frustration about my life. And I wonder if sometimes I just feel like.. God doesn't give us more than we can handle, but when is it ever going to change? You know, I feel like sometimes my back is going to be broken. I'd so much rather spend time or becoming a T/R like we've talked about and doing creative and fulfilling and special things that make a difference, and yet I find myself - its just - an existence for me right now. There are moments of joy - I don't want to look at it in total negativity - but I almost feel like the subtext of the lesson was "lets talk to (S) here, she's losing her mind." What am I not - where have I not got it in life? What am I doing wrong?

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Q: Yeah, what am I doing wrong? It just seems there is never enough [[joy]], [[time]], [[happiness]], [[love]] - any of those things, and L. Time goes by so fast doing things that I don't enjoy that I don't have [[time]] to do those things that I do [[enjoy]]. And maybe you know that the last few weeks I've felt [[worried]] and [[negative]] about. I've just gone through a period of [[negativity]] and [[frustration]] about my life. And I [[wonder]] if sometimes I just [[feel]] like.. [[God]] doesn't give us more than we can handle, but when is it ever going to [[change]]? You know, I feel like sometimes my back is going to be broken. I'd so much rather spend time or [[becoming]] a [[T/R]] like we've talked about and doing [[creative]] and fulfilling and special things that make a [[difference]], and yet I find myself - its just - an [[existence]] for me right now. There are [[moments]] of [[joy]] - I don't want to look at it in total [[negativity]] - but I almost feel like the subtext of the lesson was "lets talk to (S) here, she's losing her [[mind]]." What am I not - where have I not got it in life? What am I doing wrong?

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A: Your basic statement is one that has been uttered by all form of free-will creatures from the most basic small child all the way to agondonters, and the fact that you have these feelings shows that you are proceeding correctly. The passage from the life in the flesh offers relief from physical pain as you know it, however there are always many pressures, many demands. There are those tasks we are joyous in executing, and those that we dread but attempt to gladly carry out. It will ever be for you, my friend, throughout the period of your universe existence. The fact that you are conscious of your pain and joy is a wonderful sign for it means that you are not anaesthetic as are so many of your fellow beings on Urantia, so deeply mired in their preoccupation with the physical life that they have no conscious, or little conscious awareness of anything beyond. You have had spiritual stirrings for quite some time, and they have reached a level at which you feel an urgency to step up to the next level. Be patient, and it shall occur more quickly than you might expect. It is most likely that you have not yet sorted out certain issues that are important for your own growth. Once this is completed then you shall advance to the level that I believe you desire. Does that help?

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A: Your basic [[statement]] is one that has been uttered by all form of [[free-will]] [[creatures]] from the most basic small child all the way to [[agondonters]], and the [[fact]] that you have these [[feelings]] shows that you are [[proceeding]] correctly. The passage from the life in the [[flesh]] offers relief from [[physical]] [[pain]] as you know it, however there are always many [[pressures]], many demands. There are those tasks we are [[joyous]] in executing, and those that we dread but attempt to [[gladly]] carry out. It will ever be for you, my [[friend]], throughout the period of your [[universe]] [[existence]]. The [[fact]] that you are [[conscious]] of your [[pain]] and [[joy]] is a [[wonderful]] [[sign]] for it means that you are not [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anesthesia anaesthetic] as are so many of your fellow beings on [[Urantia]], so deeply mired in their preoccupation with the [[physical]] life that they have no conscious, or little [[conscious]] [[awareness]] of anything beyond. You have had spiritual stirrings for quite some time, and they have reached a level at which you [[feel]] an urgency to step up to the next level. Be [[patient]], and it shall occur more quickly than you might [[expect]]. It is most likely that you have not yet sorted out certain issues that are important for your own [[growth]]. Once this is completed then you shall advance to the level that I [[believe]] you [[desire]]. Does that help?

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S: Mmm. Kind of. I know I just feel like a material existence is so . .. it’s just such a struggle.

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S: Mmm. Kind of. I know I just [[feel]] like a [[material]] [[existence]] is so . .. it’s just such a [[struggle]].

R: Of course.

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Q: But what's the point? You know, how much more... I think I've got it in terms of information, and what to do and all that. I feel like I've been give so many gifts and strengths that are going to waste because I'm having to live this life as - just to make it - a day to day kind of things, I just -

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Q: But what's the [[point]]? You know, how much more... I think I've got it in terms of [[information]], and what to do and all that. I [[feel]] like I've been give so many [[gifts]] and [[strengths]] that are going to [[waste]] because I'm having to live this life as - just to make it - a day to day kind of things, I just -

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A: To the contrary. Your gifts and strengths need a field of experience to be exercised upon, none better than adversity. Adversity will not stop when you die on earth - when you leave this body. This is only the beginning.

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A: To the [[contrary]]. Your [[gifts]] and [[strengths]] need a field of [[experience]] to be [[exercised]] upon, none better than [[adversity]]. Adversity will not stop when you die on [[earth]] - when you leave this [[body]]. This is only the beginning.

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Q: Well how come some people have it easy and others don't? I just would like to not have to keep looking two weeks ahead to make it financially, or not being able to help my daughter, or this person or the other person? Or when does that get better? What change? You know I'm in a struggle all the time, all my life?

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Q: Well how come some people have it easy and others don't? I just would like to not have to keep looking two weeks ahead to make it [[financially]], or not being able to help my daughter, or this [[person]] or the other person? Or when does that get better? What [[change]]? You know I'm in a [[struggle]] all the time, all my life?

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A: Yes. Nobody has it easy. That is an illusion. But if one is anaesthetic, one can more easily display that illusion of ease and comfort.

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A: Yes. Nobody has it easy. That is an [[illusion]]. But if one is [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anesthesia anaesthetic], one can more easily display that [[illusion]] of ease and [[comfort]].

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Q: All of my life there is never enough money, never enough joys, no love, all these things, will I always be like that?

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Q: All of my life there is never enough [[money]], never enough [[joys]], no [[love]], all these [[things]], will I always be like that?

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A: There will always be struggle and adversity. Love and joy, however, will grow. Peace will eventually come, and acceptance, as your perspective grows beyond this tiny portion of your existence and you begin to see the benefits of struggle. Would you grow more satisfactorily if you were in a coma, on a ventilator with intravenous feedings, and personal attendant’s twenty-four hours a day? You would have no worries. You would have no pain. But would you grow?

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A: There will always be [[struggle]] and [[adversity]]. [[Love]] and [[joy]], however, will [[grow]]. [[Peace]] will [[eventually]] come, and [[acceptance]], as your [[perspective]] grows beyond this tiny portion of your [[existence]] and you begin to see the benefits of [[struggle]]. Would you grow more satisfactorily if you were in a [[coma]], on a ventilator with intravenous feedings, and personal attendant’s twenty-four hours a day? You would have no [[worries]]. You would have no [[pain]]. But would you [[grow]]?

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S: No. Is that an equation as to what most of the populous is doing? That has no struggle? Or has enough money? Or lives in a nice house? Or goes with the in-thing. Just for once I would like some creature comforts.

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S: No. Is that an [[equation]] as to what most of the populous is doing? That has no [[struggle]]? Or has enough [[money]]? Or lives in a nice house? Or goes with the in-thing. Just for once I would like some creature [[comforts]].

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R: I offer a contrast to show that experience is necessary in order to grow, probably in order to survive. Those to whom you refer with houses with roofs, and so on, have problems of their own that come with acquisition of material goals. They have taxes to pay, lawyers to meet, insurance companies to deal with. They too complain that they never have enough. Toilets overflowing, sick children, dying parents, failing health, the list goes on and on: relatives in prison, worries about burglars and thieves. In a way it is a blessing to have relatively little in terms of material possessions. The Master certainly did not become a wealthy man during his life on Urantia. Material goods are very imprisoning. They require care and maintenance, and protection from thieves, those who would take them from you. What do you have now that someone would steal from you?

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R: I offer a [[contrast]] to show that [[experience]] is [[necessary]] in order to [[grow]], probably in order to [[survive]]. Those to whom you refer with houses with roofs, and so on, have [[problems]] of their own that come with [[acquisition]] of [[material]] [[goals]]. They have [[taxes]] to pay, lawyers to meet, insurance companies to deal with. They too [[complain]] that they never have enough. Toilets overflowing, sick [[children]], dying [[parents]], failing [[health]], the list goes on and on: [[relatives]] in [[prison]], [[worries]] about burglars and [[thieves]]. In a way it is a [[blessing]] to have relatively little in terms of [[material]] [[possessions]]. [[The Master]] certainly did not become a [[wealthy]] man during his life on [[Urantia]]. [[Material]] [[goods]] are very [[imprisoning]]. They require [[care]] and [[maintenance]], and [[protection]] from [[thieves]], those who would take them from you. What do you have now that someone would steal from you?

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S: Everything. I don't know. My car, break into my house, take a TV that I don't even own, you know, the material things that I own. I think I understand.

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S: [[Everything]]. I don't know. My car, break into my house, take a TV that I don't even own, you know, the [[material]] things that I own. I think I [[understand]].

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R: So you do have material possessions?

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R: So you do have [[material]] [[possessions]]?

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S: Yes. It’s not that. I'm sorry, good night, always turn out the light. I have a dialogue in my head. You must hear me. You know I have a beautiful place to live, and I love that, and it’s just that I feel like I'm clawing and scratching every day.

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S: Yes. It’s not that. I'm sorry, good night, always turn out the light. I have a [[dialogue]] in my head. You must hear me. You know I have a [[beautiful]] place to live, and I [[love]] that, and it’s just that I [[feel]] like I'm clawing and scratching every day.

R: That is true. That is why you are here. You clawed and scratched your way here.

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S: To this room, or to the planet or...

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S: To this room, or to the [[planet]] or...

R: To this room, to this lesson. (

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S: I know, I know.) You're pretty good at it. [laughter.]

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S: I know, I know.) You're pretty good at it. [[[laughter]].]

S: I'm tired of it. I really am tired of it.

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R: But you are very good.

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R: But you are very [[good]].

S: But I don't want to do it any more.

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R: Well you have no choice. So be glad that you are accomplished at clawing and scratching. Those are useful skills for your physical existence. But take care that you do not claw and scratch the wrong person.

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R: Well you have no [[choice]]. So be glad that you are accomplished at clawing and scratching. Those are useful [[skills]] for your [[physical]] [[existence]]. But take care that you do not claw and scratch the wrong [[person]].

S: You know me better.

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R: You are very young yet. Most of your life is ahead of you. Some say that it is useful in the material world to set concrete goals, such as where one would care to be in one year, in two years, in five years, ten, twenty-five, fifty. In fact, (S) is a master at such planning, and may even be willing to offer advice, although if you claw and scratch he will not be so happy to receive you. [Laughter]

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R: You are very [[young]] yet. Most of your life is ahead of you. Some say that it is useful in the [[material world]] to set concrete [[goals]], such as where one would care to be in one year, in two years, in five years, ten, twenty-five, fifty. In [[fact]], (S) is a master at such [[planning]], and may even be willing to offer [[advice]], although if you claw and scratch he will not be so [[happy]] to receive you. [[[Laughter]]]

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S: I don't know. I think it just has to do with a feeling of being so ineffectual in the world in terms of helping others,

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S: I don't know. I think it just has to do with a [[feeling]] of being so ineffectual in the world in terms of helping others,

R: Well, just look around and see everybody -

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S: Yeah, that's when it really works, ad infinitum. I was just - if I didn't have to do what I'm doing to make a living I could be doing things that was helping other people But I feel like I am so caught up in my own clawing and scratching and surviving that I can't even scratch the surface of helping.

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S: Yeah, that's when it really works, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ad_infinitum ad infinitum]. I was just - if I didn't have to do what I'm doing to make a living I could be doing things that was helping other people But I [[feel]] like I am so caught up in my own clawing and scratching and [[surviving]] that I can't even scratch the [[surface]] of helping.

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S2: Rayson, I don't think she realizes the good that she does. That is her problem.

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S2: Rayson, I don't think she [[realizes]] the [[good]] that she does. That is her [[problem]].

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R: My friends, by leading your life as a responsible citizen, as a loving mother, as a caring friend, you are fulfilling the demand for service on Urantia already. To go beyond that is not necessary right now for you. Master those areas first, and you will find that you are more peaceful within.

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R: My [[friends]], by leading your life as a [[responsible]] [[citizen]], as a loving [[mother]], as a caring [[friend]], you are fulfilling the demand for [[service]] on [[Urantia]] already. To go beyond that is not [[necessary]] right now for you. Master those areas first, and you will find that you are more [[peaceful]] within.

S: (Voice too low to make out words) after that, you know.

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R: I am certain that (S) would be most happy to help. And perhaps in doing so he will discover the key to your project together.

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R: I am certain that (S) would be most [[happy]] to help. And perhaps in doing so he will [[discover]] the key to your [[project]] [[together]].

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S: That would be helpful. That is very clear to me.

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S: That would be helpful. That is very [[clear]] to me.

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R: There are many, many others on Urantia who feel as you do. And such feelings may impede one's personal growth if not dealt with appropriately. You are doing well, but others are not as perceptive as you. And perhaps the combined efforts of you and (S) might be very useful in helping those others as well as helping yourself personally.

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R: There are many, many others on [[Urantia]] who [[feel]] as you do. And such feelings may impede one's [[personal growth]] if not dealt with appropriately. You are doing well, but others are not as [[perceptive]] as you. And perhaps the combined [[efforts]] of you and (S) might be very useful in helping those others as well as helping yourself [[personally]].

S: Thank you. I'm sorry.

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R: You are welcome. And there is no need for apology.

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R: You are welcome. And there is no need for [[apology]].

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S: I wish to thank you, Rayson, for just being here today and sharing your thoughts with us. We certainly look forward to seeing you next weekend. (06/19/93)

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S: I wish to thank you, Rayson, for just being here today and [[sharing]] your thoughts with us. We certainly look forward to seeing you next weekend. (06/19/93)

[One week later.]

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S: I call myself "Whiny" today. Two things. One, you spoke about remorse, that it's not useful, but I do want to communicate to you that I do have a bit of remorse about carrying on so last week, and conversely I want to thank you for the lesson that I got. And I want to thank you for the physical help. I do believe you contributed to balancing me out. Would you confirm this?

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S: I call myself "Whiny" today. Two things. One, you [[spoke]] about [[remorse]], that it's not useful, but I do want to [[communicate]] to you that I do have a bit of remorse about carrying on so last week, and conversely I want to [[thank]] you for the lesson that I got. And I want to thank you for the [[physical]] help. I do [[believe]] you contributed to balancing me out. Would you [[confirm]] this?

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A: Yes, of course. It was a classic example of a teacher-student relationship.

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A: Yes, of course. It was a [[classic]] example of a [[teacher]]-[[student]] [[relationship]].

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S: Well, I really got the lesson, and I just apologize for seeing my glass as half-empty instead of half-full. There were things that were shared after the lesson was officially over that were really wake-up calls to me. And I'm very, very grateful for having that now as what I call a reference point in eternity to remember if I ever get going off the deep end again. But I think a lot of it was a physical, hormonal, wackiness, and I apologize to the other side for my self-absorbed behavior.

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S: Well, I really got the lesson, and I just [[apologize]] for seeing my glass as half-empty instead of half-full. There were things that were [[shared]] after the lesson was officially over that were really [[wake]]-up calls to me. And I'm very, very [[grateful]] for having that now as what I call a [[reference]] point in [[eternity]] to remember if I ever get going off the deep end again. But I think a lot of it was a [[physical]], [[hormonal]], wackiness, and I apologize to the other side for my self-absorbed [[behavior]].

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R: There is no need to apologize. When you express that which is at the forefront of your thoughts, unknown to you, you speak for many who remain silent but listen intently. And the lesson, the content that comes forward in response, soothes the minds of others besides yourself. So it is actually a generous act for you to bear your true feelings in such a way.

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R: There is no need to apologize. When you [[express]] that which is at the forefront of your [[thoughts]], [[unknown]] to you, you speak for many who remain [[silent]] but [[listen]] intently. And the lesson, the [[content]] that comes forward in [[response]], soothes the [[minds]] of others besides yourself. So it is actually a [[generous]] act for you to bear your true [[feelings]] in such a way.

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S: Well, thanks for that. I understand what you are saying, and I just thank you. (06/26/93)

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S: Well, thanks for that. I [[understand]] what you are saying, and I just thank you. (06/26/93)

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