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==Session 1==

==Session 1==

===Opening===

===Opening===

WILL: The love of God surrounds us. The wisdom of God enfolds us. The power of God supports us. Wherever we gather, He is.

WILL: The [[love]] of [[God]] [[surrounds]] us. The [[wisdom]] of God enfolds us. The [[power]] of God supports us. Wherever we gather, He is.

Good evening and greetings to you once again. I am your teacher, Will, who loves you.

Good evening and greetings to you once again. I am your [[teacher]], Will, who loves you.

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

We have many times and for more than a year now dealt with the concept of openings and closings between people as the means for describing opportunities which exist or sharing and stimulating a higher concept of the Father's teaching. We have generally limited our remarks to encouraging humans to keenly observe the existence of such openings and closings, but as we all grow more adept at our powers of observation I think it is time to make a transition from a passive to an active role and begin to initiate openings between people.

We have many times and for more than a year now dealt with the [[concept]] of openings and closings between people as the means for [[describing]] [[opportunities]] which exist or [[sharing]] and stimulating a higher [[concept]] of [[the Father]]'s teaching. We have generally limited our remarks to [[encouraging]] humans to keenly [[observe]] the [[existence]] of such openings and closings, but as we all grow more adept at our powers of [[observation]] I think it is time to make a [[transition]] from a [[passive]] to an [[active]] role and begin to [[initiate]] openings between people.

By initiate we mean something more than simply opportunistically taking advantage of the situation when another party in conversation or activity opens the door to a suggestion. By initiation we mean instead that you make some affirmative act, either by word or by deed in order to create an opening. It can be as simple as acknowledging a passerby on the street rather than averting your eyes or waiting for that person to acknowledge you. We think that a useful tool would be to begin by suggesting the practical benefits that can be derived through humane actions between people. Such remarks could be characterized as "what if" remarks.

By [[initiate]] we mean something more than simply opportunistically taking [[advantage]] of the situation when another party in [[conversation]] or activity opens the door to a suggestion. By initiation we mean instead that you make some affirmative [[act]], either by [[word]] or by deed in order to create an opening. It can be as simple as acknowledging a passerby on the street rather than averting your eyes or waiting for that [[person]] to acknowledge you. We think that a useful [[tool]] would be to begin by suggesting the [[practical]] benefits that can be derived through humane [[actions]] between people. Such remarks could be characterized as "what if" remarks.

We remind you that this effort is nondenominational and request that you do not tie your suggestions to the existence of Christian dogma and themes. We think that the practical benefits scenario might work well, particularly in so secular a society where many people patently refuse to entertain notions of moral, ethical or religious motivation for human activities. And because humans of your society are so particularly enchanted with immediate practical benefits we think it will be useful to ponder suggestions of human relationships, societal interactions that go more smoothly with the application of good faith intentions and observations of the basic requirements of civilized human conduct.

We remind you that this [[effort]] is nondenominational and request that you do not tie your suggestions to the [[existence]] of [[Christian]] [[dogma]] and [[themes]]. We think that the practical benefits scenario might work well, particularly in so [[secular]] a [[society]] where many people patently refuse to entertain notions of [[moral]], [[ethical]] or religious [[motivation]] for human [[activities]]. And because humans of your [[society]] are so particularly [[enchanted]] with immediate practical benefits we think it will be useful to [[ponder]] suggestions of human [[relationships]], societal [[interactions]] that go more smoothly with the application of good [[faith]] [[intentions]] and [[observations]] of the basic requirements of civilized human [[conduct]].

Therefore you might begin your active initiation of an opening by saying, for example, "there must be an easier way to do this" or "isn't the theory behind this thus and so?". If your fellow conversationalist takes the bait, the ball is rolling. Once the ball is rolling, once some movement is interjected, then the Adjuster can lead. The Indwelling Adjuster cannot lead in a [static status]. Leadership presumes motion. It is not possible to make spiritual progress while remaining entirely passive.

Therefore you might begin your [[active]] [[initiation]] of an opening by saying, for example, "there must be an easier way to do this" or "isn't the [[theory]] behind this thus and so?". If your fellow conversationalist takes the bait, the ball is rolling. Once the ball is rolling, once some movement is interjected, then the [[Adjuster]] can lead. The Indwelling Adjuster cannot lead in a [[[static]] status]. [[Leadership]] presumes [[motion]]. It is not possible to make [[spiritual progress]] while remaining entirely [[passive]].

For those of you who have concerns about the time demands implied by participation in the activities of this ministry, I think we can recommend, without reservation, wholehearted participation will cause you to become a commodity desired by all people. The good cheer, optimism and rugged practicality represented by our teachings will make you an asset for your employers, your friends and your families. [A sentence lost here]

For those of you who have concerns about the [[time]] demands implied by [[participation]] in the activities of this ministry, I [[think]] we can recommend, without reservation, wholehearted [[participation]] will cause you to become a [[commodity]] [[desired]] by all people. The good cheer, [[optimism]] and rugged [[practicality]] represented by our teachings will make you an [[asset]] for your employers, your [[friends]] and your [[families]]. [A sentence lost here]

For these reasons, among others, we ask that you exert yourselves this week and do more than seize the chances presented by open doors. Take another step, create those openings yourselves. It is good practice and, like everything we do here, it will get easier with practice for practice exposes you to the potential for success. Success in the spirit is its own reward.

For these reasons, among others, we ask that you exert yourselves this week and do more than seize the [[chances]] presented by open doors. Take another step, create those openings yourselves. It is good [[practice]] and, like everything we do here, it will get easier with [[practice]] for practice [[exposes]] you to the [[potential]] for success. Success in the [[spirit]] is its own [[reward]].

This is my message for you this night. We welcome a visitor tonight and I solicit questions as we have for several weeks running. Any questions tonight?

This is my [[message]] for you this night. We welcome a [[visitor]] tonight and I solicit [[questions]] as we have for several weeks running. Any questions tonight?

===Dialogue===

===Dialogue===

RON: Will, this is Ron. I have been speaking to an individual who is on a spiritual quest, a sincere one, but for many years has been entirely wrapped up in astrology. I think his heart's in the right place but he can't seem to let go of astrology. Can you give me any tips on how I may be able to reorient him to a little bit to a broader spiritual perspective.

WILL: The cultivation of an [[astrological]] [[phenomenon]] contains just enough useful [[information]] that people are continually tantalized by the confluences they see between usually generalized [[predictions]] and the specific [[fact]] sets of their lives. The useful part of [[astrology]] is that it lends itself to a [[cosmic]] view, but the [[corresponding]] detriment is that it unfairly [[prejudices]] the human practitioners with the notion that [[events]] and developments are determined by the exterior arrangement of [[planetary]] bodies.

WILL: The cultivation of an astrological phenomenon contains just enough useful information that people are continually tantalized by the confluences they see between usually generalized predictions and the specific fact sets of their lives. The useful part of astrology is that it lends itself to a cosmic view, but the corresponding detriment is that it unfairly prejudices the human practitioners with the notion that events and developments are determined by the exterior arrangement of planetary bodies.

Every [[organizational]] scheme has some [[credence]]. If [[astrologic]] [[projections]] of human [[qualities]] were not occasionally successful, then the [[discipline]] could not have [[survived]], and it has thrived to a greater or lesser [[degree]] for nearly [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/10,000_years_ago ten thousand years]. It is true that the answer to [[all things]] lies in the [[heavens]] but the true chart through all of the [[star]] [[paths]] lies not on a piece of paper but in the [[hearts]] of [[individual]] humans. [[Creator Son|The Father/Son]] lived and died as a [[normal]] [[human]] of the realm on [[this planet]]. He received no certification. He was advised by no [[seers]], no luminaries, no [[interpreters]] of [[God]]'s [[message]] to man. Wholly man, he realized the full measure of his [[humanity]] and his connection with the Maker of [[all things]] and his earth life, to the moment of [[136:2 The Baptism of Jesus|his baptism]], is a [[demonstration]] that that same perfect [[attunement]] to God's will can be accomplished by every human, single handed.

The coming and goings of the [[planets]] exert [[force]] upon your lives because you are [[composed]] primarily of [[water]], electrolyzed in aqueous [?] solution, [[vitalized]] by [[electrical]] [[energy]] and stimulated by the [[breath]] of life. Those exterior [[astronomic]] bodies exert a fine [[force]] upon you however the comings and goings of your fellow humans, those of your [[family]], your [[friends]], even the strangers that you meet, the [[personalities]] whose images are nothing more than an [[electromagnetic]] [[projection]] upon a phosphorescent television screen provide a thousand times more [[influence]] than do the movements of the heavenly bodies. Because the [[material]] life [[force]] is subjected to increasingly strong [[magnetic]] and [[personality]] [[power]] pull by the mere [[association]] with other material life forms, it is correspondingly necessary to follow the [[Thought Adjuster|inner compass]].

 

The coming and goings of the planets exert force upon your lives because you are composed primarily of water, electrolyzed in aqueous [?] solution, vitalized by electrical energy and stimulated by the breath of life. Those exterior astronomic bodies exert a fine force upon you however the comings and goings of your fellow humans, those of your family, your friends, even the strangers that you meet, the personalities whose images are nothing more than an electromagnetic projection upon a phosphorescent television screen provide a thousand times more influence than do the movements of the heavenly bodies. Because the material life force is subjected to increasingly strong magnetic and personality power pull by the mere association with other material life forms, it is correspondingly necessary to follow the inner compass.

Star charts are for star travelers. The Adjuster will chart the way through the human experiences of life. Try that notion. None of you are ready for star travel. Someday, yes. Not today. Does that help?

Star charts are for star travelers. The Adjuster will chart the way through the human experiences of life. Try that notion. None of you are ready for star travel. Someday, yes. Not today. Does that help?

WILL: It is difficult, nigh unto the [[description]] extremely rare for us to make [[contact]] with [[adolescent]] humans of your [[culture]]. They are awash in [[conflicting]] [[biological]] urges, hormonal surges and numerous inconsistent [[messages]] from your [[society]] as to how they should look and conduct themselves not only among their age [[peers]], but [[society]] at large.

 

WILL: It is difficult, nigh unto the description extremely rare for us to make contact with adolescent humans of your culture. They are awash in conflicting biological urges, hormonal surges and numerous inconsistent messages from your society as to how they should look and conduct themselves not only among their age peers, but society at large.

Although this ministry is intended to turn all hearts toward God, individual by individual, in practical effect it is presently foreseen that the example of adult humans will be required before any substantial influence is felt among adolescents. The short answer is, its your problem but we will do all we can to help you. Still, the effects should become increasingly obvious until even teenagers cannot deny that something is afoot. Teachers are ready. But the demand is great and we look to the declining effectiveness of self acting Adjusters as a reliable indicator of the probable effects of contact initiated from our side among adolescents.

Although this ministry is intended to turn all [[hearts]] toward [[God]], [[individual]] by individual, in [[practical]] [[effect]] it is presently foreseen that the [[example]] of [[adult]] humans will be required before any substantial [[influence]] is felt among [[adolescents]]. The short answer is, its your [[problem]] but we will do all we can to help you. Still, the effects should become increasingly obvious until even teenagers cannot deny that something is afoot. [[Teachers]] are ready. But the demand is great and we look to the declining effectiveness of [[self acting Adjusters]] as a reliable indicator of the probable [[effects]] of contact initiated from our side among [[adolescents]].

Time is on our side although it is true that much useful time is wasted. Still, we console ourselves with the notion that the wasting of time is a necessary part of the material life experience. You are all still largely animal. It is calculated into the equation. The Father will never punish you for what you are. I hope you find these remarks useful.

[[Time]] is on our side although it is true that much useful time is wasted. Still, we console ourselves with the notion that the wasting of time is a [[necessary]] part of the [[material]] life [[experience]]. You are all still largely [[animal]]. It is calculated into the [[equation]]. [[The Father]] will never punish you for what you are. I [[hope]] you find these remarks useful.

RON: Yes I do, thank you.

RON: Yes I do, thank you.

WILL: Next question.

WILL: Next question.

LOREN: Will, this is Loren. If this is not out of your province, I am curious what drives the violence on TV which seems to increase as time passes and is this expected to peak some time in the future?

WILL: Finally, a question I can answer with one [[word]] without [[fear]] of damaging any person's sensibilities. The answer is: [[Profit]].

WILL: Finally, a question I can answer with one word without fear of damaging any person's sensibilities. The answer is: Profit.

So long as the [[exploitation]] of [[violence]] and depravity is rewarded with [[profit]], nothing will [[change]]. However, through recent [[technological]] developments, [[diversification]] in the [[entertainment]] marketplace seems to indicate that other forms of passive entertainment may find a useful share of the television marketplace. This industry is subject to tremendous swings in [[popular]] taste and is, by its very nature, tremendously consumptive of [[money]] and [[talent]] and I would not [[counsel]] anyone to seek [[enlightenment]] from the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Television television]. Occasional useful [[facts]] can be gleaned. As a [[communication]] medium it is still in its [[infancy]]. It is presently seen as a one way medium. [Rest of [[message]] lost to equipment failure]

==Session 2==

==Session 2==

March 21, 1993

March 21, 1993