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Elyon: I welcome you to this gathering. I know of your [[path]] and you are doing well.

Elyon: I welcome you to this gathering. I know of your [[path]] and you are doing well.

Hello, Elyon. Thank you for your [[message]]. I enjoyed the runners [[analogy]], particularly on this [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lilac_Bloomsday_Run Bloomsday weekend in Spokane]. Having been a long distance runner myself, I know very well what uphills can [[feel]] like, especially early in the [[season]]. I also recall times in prime condition how uphills and downhills became much the same, that they were as pleasurable to run up as down. I also derived from running the [[appreciation]] of [[team]] work. In races I noticed that it didn't matter which team you were on, we cheered on each other, particularly those who were lagging behind. Members of any team would cheer them along. It seemed like a [[revelation]] of the [[Supreme Being]], though I had no [[concept]] of that at that time. I just want to thank you for providing this [[analogy]] to us today regarding [[obstacles]] in our lives.

Hello, Elyon. Thank you for your [[message]]. I enjoyed the runners [[analogy]], particularly on this [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lilac_Bloomsday_Run Bloomsday weekend in Spokane]. Having been a long distance runner myself, I know very well what uphills can [[feel]] like, especially early in the [[season]]. I also recall times in prime condition how uphills and downhills became much the same, that they were as pleasurable to run up as down. I also derived from running the [[appreciation]] of [[team]] work. In races I noticed that it didn't matter which team you were on, we cheered on each other, particularly those who were lagging behind. Members of any team would cheer them along. It seemed like a [[revelation]] of the [[Supreme Being]], though I had no [[concept]] of that at that time. I just want to thank you for providing this [[analogy]] to us today regarding [[obstacles]] in our lives.

Elyon: You are most welcome.

Elyon: You are most welcome.

===='''''[[Smile]]'''''====

===='''''[[Smiles]]'''''====

Hello, Elyon. There have been times where it didn't seem like a [[smile]] or a [[friendly]] [[word]] would alter the situation in the way that I thought it needed to be altered. Situations occur where an immature person may be driving their car too fast or doing something else that [[risks]] [[innocent]] bystanders. Situations where people aren't thinking very [[clearly]] and I find myself almost invoking a [[wrath]] akin to the one that [[173:1 Cleansing the Temple|Jesus used with the money changers]]. I don't feel good when these situations arise. At the same time, I feel like sometimes my [[options]] really aren't all that great. Something needs to be done firmly and I'm really not sure how to incorporate a [[smile]] and friendly [[gesture]] into these situations. Could you offer any [[advice]] on these more [[intense]] obstacles that we might encounter?

Hello, Elyon. There have been times where it didn't seem like a [[smile]] or a [[friendly]] [[word]] would alter the situation in the way that I thought it needed to be altered. Situations occur where an immature person may be driving their car too fast or doing something else that [[risks]] [[innocent]] bystanders. Situations where people aren't thinking very [[clearly]] and I find myself almost invoking a [[wrath]] akin to the one that [[173:1 Cleansing the Temple|Jesus used with the money changers]]. I don't feel good when these situations arise. At the same time, I feel like sometimes my [[options]] really aren't all that great. Something needs to be done firmly and I'm really not sure how to incorporate a [[smile]] and friendly [[gesture]] into these situations. Could you offer any [[advice]] on these more [[intense]] obstacles that we might encounter?

Elyon: Yes, you cannot [[experience]] [[life]] to its fullest without fully experiencing the [[obstacles]] in your life. By experiencing these you also gain [[knowledge]] and [[understanding]] in order to serve others. Through your experiences you can more fully relate to others, for they may have experienced this and may not have the [[insight]] that you would in order to work through it. Also, might I add, that to not fully [[experience]] you will be presented with this [[obstacle]] time and time again.

Elyon: Yes, you cannot [[experience]] [[life]] to its fullest without fully experiencing the [[obstacles]] in your life. By experiencing these you also gain [[knowledge]] and [[understanding]] in order to serve others. Through your experiences you can more fully relate to others, for they may have experienced this and may not have the [[insight]] that you would in order to work through it. Also, might I add, that to not fully [[experience]] you will be presented with this [[obstacle]] time and time again.

===Closing===

===Closing===

My love to each and every one of you. I will be with you this week. Go out and [[smile]] both from your [[heart]] and from your [[face]].

My love to each and every one of you. I will be with you this week. Go out and [[smile]] both from your [[heart]] and from your [[face]].

Some people have said that they [[associate]] the [[presence]] of a [[teacher]] or a teacher wanting to [[communicate]] with them by a ringing in their ears. Ever since, when I hear ringing in my ears, I [[interpret]] it as perhaps a [[summons]] by a teacher or you. Is this true? Is this useful to pursue?

Some people have said that they [[associate]] the [[presence]] of a [[teacher]] or a teacher wanting to [[communicate]] with them by a ringing in their ears. Ever since, when I hear ringing in my ears, I [[interpret]] it as perhaps a [[summons]] by a teacher or you. Is this true? Is this useful to pursue?

Elyon: I will use the [[analogy]] I gave you as to [[feeling]] the smooth feeling of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Velvet velvet]. Take away from all else and allow the [[words]] to come through. Put your [[mind]] aside, feel the velvet, allow the [[words]] to come through. This is all I can say now.

Elyon: I will use the [[analogy]] I gave you as to [[feeling]] the smooth feeling of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Velvet velvet]. Take away from all else and allow the [[words]] to come through. Put your [[mind]] aside, feel the velvet, allow the [[words]] to come through. This is all I can say now.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Elyon: *First of all, I want to say to you, my [[friend]], that the [[faith]] and the [[trust]] to [[develop]] is in yourself, in your hearing. Your faith and trust in us, [[the Father]], and [[the mission]] is well noted. You do have some residual [[doubt]] in yourself as a conduit. Lay this open and fully [[trust]]. You can [[discern]]. You know when it is us and when it is you. You can take that step to fully trust. Know that corrections are always made if needed. Lay open your [[heart]] to [[trusting]].

Elyon: *First of all, I want to say to you, my [[friend]], that the [[faith]] and the [[trust]] to [[develop]] is in yourself, in your hearing. Your faith and trust in us, [[the Father]], and [[the mission]] is well noted. You do have some residual [[doubt]] in yourself as a conduit. Lay this open and fully [[trust]]. You can [[discern]]. You know when it is us and when it is you. You can take that step to fully trust. Know that corrections are always made if needed. Lay open your [[heart]] to [[trusting]].

While living on [[Urantia]], [[materialism]] is needed to [[survive]]. Some put so much importance on [[materialism]] that they do not go any further than this, while others seem to not have any need for the [[material]]. They simply have a [[shelter]] or what little is needed to get by, with no [[thoughts]] toward gaining more or building up the [[position]] part. In each of you there is a need of the [[material]]. To find the [[balance]] is the key. Find the balance that is within each of you, the [[individual]], as everyone is [[different]]. Once the [[balance]] is met and you are being nurtured by what you need in [[material]] possessions and [[comforts]], you can then go to the higher [[path]] and fully do the [[work]] of [[the Father]]. If you're not in balance, and you find no [[comfort]], and you are totally insecure and [[fearful]] on the material level, it is hard to reach the heights that it takes to do the [[work]] of [[the Father]]. Some require [[mansions]] on the hill which require full [[attention]]. This does not so many times meet the balance and many times oversets it past the [[point]] of [[control]]. This is not to say to live in a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tent tent] either, but to find your [[balance]], to find what you require, and to find the means to [[provide]] you with the requirement that keeps you in [[harmony]], keeps you in balance. If this becomes out of balance to the point where you are having to spend your every waking [[moment]] to fulfill your materialistic needs, there is no balance. I feel I am rambling...

While living on [[Urantia]], [[materialism]] is needed to [[survive]]. Some put so much importance on [[materialism]] that they do not go any further than this, while others seem to not have any need for the [[material]]. They simply have a [[shelter]] or what little is needed to get by, with no [[thoughts]] toward gaining more or building up the [[position]] part. In each of you there is a need of the [[material]]. To find the [[balance]] is the key. Find the balance that is within each of you, the [[individual]], as everyone is [[different]]. Once the [[balance]] is met and you are being nurtured by what you need in [[material]] possessions and [[comforts]], you can then go to the higher [[path]] and fully do the [[work]] of [[the Father]]. If you're not in balance, and you find no [[comfort]], and you are totally insecure and [[fearful]] on the material level, it is hard to reach the heights that it takes to do the [[work]] of [[the Father]]. Some require [[mansions]] on the hill which require full [[attention]]. This does not so many times meet the balance and many times oversets it past the [[point]] of [[control]]. This is not to say to live in a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tent tent] either, but to find your [[balance]], to find what you require, and to find the means to [[provide]] you with the requirement that keeps you in [[harmony]], keeps you in balance. If this becomes out of balance to the point where you are having to spend your every waking [[moment]] to fulfill your materialistic needs, there is no balance. I feel I am rambling...

No sir!

No sir!

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

===='''''[[Challenges]]'''''====

===='''''[[Challenges]]'''''====

[[Struggles]] you will always have. These are your [[pathways]] to the higher roads that you will [[travel]]. See it as a course, an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obstacle_courseobstacle course]. You've got to be willing to run the race. But as well you know that the race isn't easy. There will be hills. There will be dips. There will be boulders and logs. Pick your [[obstacle]]. They will certainly be along the way. The [[point]] of your [[existence]], your trying, your search, your reach to finish this [[course]] - this cannot be accomplished in quitting or stopping. You must always tackle the [[obstacle]] that lies before you. Sometimes there are easy ones. These [[problems]] are dealt with easily because of [[experience]] in handling such situations. It only takes the time to [[remember]] how to handle. But the road will take [[unknown]] turns at times. Where all the uncertainty and [[doubt]] and [[fear]] can rise.

[[Struggles]] you will always have. These are your [[pathways]] to the higher roads that you will [[travel]]. See it as a course, an [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obstacle_courseobstacle course]. You've got to be willing to run the race. But as well you know that the race isn't easy. There will be hills. There will be dips. There will be boulders and logs. Pick your [[obstacle]]. They will certainly be along the way. The [[point]] of your [[existence]], your trying, your search, your reach to finish this [[course]] - this cannot be accomplished in quitting or stopping. You must always tackle the [[obstacle]] that lies before you. Sometimes there are easy ones. These [[problems]] are dealt with easily because of [[experience]] in handling such situations. It only takes the time to [[remember]] how to handle. But the road will take [[unknown]] turns at times. Where all the uncertainty and [[doubt]] and [[fear]] can rise.

This [[time]] is among the most [[difficult]] times within [[life]] because there is only one way to find the [[course]] to follow, through [[faith]], through your search and through your reaching to [[the Father]]. When there is no known [[answer]] then that is the only [[truth]] you can find. So [[feel]] free always to take it in [[worship]] or in [[prayer]], for His [[guidance]] will surely bring you through. Then you can in knowing the way to unlock or move aside the obstacle or door or wall; you can then move back on to your [[course]], and go until the next hill. But always, always, know that there is an end, and it is more than you can [[imagine]] in [[joy]] and [[satisfaction]].  

This [[time]] is among the most [[difficult]] times within [[life]] because there is only one way to find the [[course]] to follow, through [[faith]], through your search and through your reaching to [[the Father]]. When there is no known [[answer]] then that is the only [[truth]] you can find. So [[feel]] free always to take it in [[worship]] or in [[prayer]], for His [[guidance]] will surely bring you through. Then you can in knowing the way to unlock or move aside the obstacle or door or wall; you can then move back on to your [[course]], and go until the next hill. But always, always, know that there is an end, and it is more than you can [[imagine]] in [[joy]] and [[satisfaction]].  

There are many [[struggles]] now, many non-trusting beings walking about; non- trusting not only of their [[neighbors]] but of themselves, not having anywhere, it seems, to turn but boxed into a corner. And as you know, an [[animal]] caged is not a [[happy]] animal but rather one that will [[attack]] as he is approached. There are many to be set [[free]]. There are many who need to know of this [[love]], that they can too come out of their cages and begin to feel the [[truth]] of the [[love]]. By stepping aside of all the [[judgment]] one can see how truly unimportant it really is, how it only hurts and creates [[disharmony]] and distrust. For to [[judge]] is only to [[fear]] and brings about distrust. To bring about this [[love]] into your [[hearts]], to create a [[harmony]] that will allow you to be free of [[judgment]] and [[discrimination]] and all that goes with it, to sit with [[the Father]] each and every day, to know He is real, that He exists, that He is there for you, all of you. Do not take a stand but [[simply]] allow His [[love]] to work through you, to, in a sense, be [[simple]] about it, to just let it be, to just allow it to happen. To step into His [[light]], to feel His light, and to know everything is okay, to bring His [[love]] to others, to set all else aside and bring in this love; this goes along very nicely with last week's lesson, don't you [[think]]?

There are many [[struggles]] now, many non-trusting beings walking about; non- trusting not only of their [[neighbors]] but of themselves, not having anywhere, it seems, to turn but boxed into a corner. And as you know, an [[animal]] caged is not a [[happy]] animal but rather one that will [[attack]] as he is approached. There are many to be set [[free]]. There are many who need to know of this [[love]], that they can too come out of their cages and begin to feel the [[truth]] of the [[love]]. By stepping aside of all the [[judgment]] one can see how truly unimportant it really is, how it only hurts and creates [[disharmony]] and distrust. For to [[judge]] is only to [[fear]] and brings about distrust. To bring about this [[love]] into your [[hearts]], to create a [[harmony]] that will allow you to be free of [[judgment]] and [[discrimination]] and all that goes with it, to sit with [[the Father]] each and every day, to know He is real, that He exists, that He is there for you, all of you. Do not take a stand but [[simply]] allow His [[love]] to work through you, to, in a sense, be [[simple]] about it, to just let it be, to just allow it to happen. To step into His [[light]], to feel His light, and to know everything is okay, to bring His [[love]] to others, to set all else aside and bring in this love; this goes along very nicely with last week's lesson, don't you [[think]]?

===='''''[[Beauty]]'''''====

===='''''[[Beauty]]'''''====

I would like to try something a little [[different]] as some of the other groups are trying this and it is very [[effective]]. I would like to have each of you [[share]] at this time how [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=1993-05-02-Elyon#Session_2_2 your lesson went last week] and what you did to bring the [[beauty]] about within you. In your [[sharing]] you will help each other. Please start with whoever would like to [[share]]. This is not something that you [[feel]] you have to do however by opening up and sharing it does open you up and also helps you to see more [[clearly]] what it is we are really doing here. I will now [[listen]].

I would like to try something a little [[different]] as some of the other groups are trying this and it is very [[effective]]. I would like to have each of you [[share]] at this time how [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=1993-05-02-Elyon#Session_2_2 your lesson went last week] and what you did to bring the [[beauty]] about within you. In your [[sharing]] you will help each other. Please start with whoever would like to [[share]]. This is not something that you [[feel]] you have to do however by opening up and sharing it does open you up and also helps you to see more [[clearly]] what it is we are really doing here. I will now [[listen]].

Student #1: I had a lot of fun with this. I never really tried to [[work]] on my inner [[beauty]] before. First I planned it out. I'd [[think]], "It would really be nice for me to go do this because that would show my inner beauty." I did that for a few days then I [[decided]] I was trying too hard. I [[visited]] my daughter who wanted to talk. I thought, "This girl is so important. How [[busy]] can I be to not talk with this kid?" I talked with my [[mother]]. I became [[aware]] of the [[beautiful]] people that are in my [[life]]. I talked to my [[sister]] who moved to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska Alaska] and it felt [[good]] to tell her, "I [[love]] you so much I can hardly stand to have you that far away." She [[cried]].

Student #1: I had a lot of fun with this. I never really tried to [[work]] on my inner [[beauty]] before. First I planned it out. I'd [[think]], "It would really be nice for me to go do this because that would show my inner beauty." I did that for a few days then I [[decided]] I was trying too hard. I [[visited]] my daughter who wanted to talk. I thought, "This girl is so important. How [[busy]] can I be to not talk with this kid?" I talked with my [[mother]]. I became [[aware]] of the [[beautiful]] people that are in my [[life]]. I talked to my [[sister]] who moved to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska Alaska] and it felt [[good]] to tell her, "I [[love]] you so much I can hardly stand to have you that far away." She [[cried]].

The inner [[beauty]] came out when I wasn't paying [[attention]], when I wasn't trying. When I was [[aware]] of who I was with and what I was doing, I could give [[beauty]] to that [[simple]] situation. I love it. I'll have to [[practice]] that a long time, too.

The inner [[beauty]] came out when I wasn't paying [[attention]], when I wasn't trying. When I was [[aware]] of who I was with and what I was doing, I could give [[beauty]] to that [[simple]] situation. I love it. I'll have to [[practice]] that a long time, too.

So things happen even when you don't get an official [[assignment]].

So things happen even when you don't get an official [[assignment]].

Student #3: I didn't work on the [[beauty]] [[assignment]] for this week so much because I'm still working on the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=1993-01-10-Elyon#Objectives lesson on goals]. As the [[Urantia Book]] says, "[[Beauty]] is the [[harmonization]] of [[contrasts]]" ([[56:10 Truth, Beauty, and Goodness|56:10.3]]) or "the unification of divergent realities". I feel that in working on [[goals]] and the [[challenges]] between my lower nature and my higher nature, maybe I'm making [[progress]] in the way of [[beauty]]. But in the forefront of my [[mind]] is setting [[goals]] and accomplishing those goals, it makes me feel [[beautiful]].

Student #3: I didn't work on the [[beauty]] [[assignment]] for this week so much because I'm still working on the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=1993-01-10-Elyon#Objectives lesson on goals]. As the [[Urantia Book]] says, "[[Beauty]] is the [[harmonization]] of [[contrasts]]" ([[56:10 Truth, Beauty, and Goodness|56:10.3]]) or "the unification of divergent realities". I feel that in working on [[goals]] and the [[challenges]] between my lower nature and my higher nature, maybe I'm making [[progress]] in the way of [[beauty]]. But in the forefront of my [[mind]] is setting [[goals]] and accomplishing those goals, it makes me feel [[beautiful]].

Student #4: Well, I wasn't at the meeting last week so I didn't get the [[assignment]]. One thing that happened was I [[woke]] up Monday and didn't have to go to [[work]]. It's been a great week. I've read in the [[Urantia Book]] every [[morning]] and [[meditated]] everyday and gone for a walk almost everyday.

Student #4: Well, I wasn't at the meeting last week so I didn't get the [[assignment]]. One thing that happened was I [[woke]] up Monday and didn't have to go to [[work]]. It's been a great week. I've read in the [[Urantia Book]] every [[morning]] and [[meditated]] everyday and gone for a walk almost everyday.

Last night I talked to my [[dad]] who was feeling a little blue. He told us about a [[book]] he's interested in, "[http://www.scribd.com/doc/5376050/-Blueprints-of-the-cosmos- Blueprint of the Cosmos]". He's been reading the [[Urantia Book]] so we recommended some sections.

Last night I talked to my [[dad]] who was feeling a little blue. He told us about a [[book]] he's interested in, "[https://www.scribd.com/doc/5376050/-Blueprints-of-the-cosmos- Blueprint of the Cosmos]". He's been reading the [[Urantia Book]] so we recommended some sections.

The best thing was when he commented on how he'd never heard me sound so [[happy]]. I felt [[wonderful]]. We also went out country dancing. It was really fun.

The best thing was when he commented on how he'd never heard me sound so [[happy]]. I felt [[wonderful]]. We also went out country dancing. It was really fun.

May 19, 1993

May 19, 1993

===Opening===

===Opening===

Greetings. This is Elyon. I am bringing to you this evening my love for you are all growing immensely. You are finding and feeling. Your hearts are expanding and you're all coming closer and closer to the Father. Openings are being made daily. Trust that this is happening. If you feel that this is not, it is. Trust and have faith that this is so.

Greetings. This is Elyon. I am bringing to you this evening my [[love]] for you are all [[growing]] immensely. You are finding and [[feeling]]. Your [[hearts]] are expanding and you're all coming closer and closer to [[the Father]]. Openings are being made daily. [[Trust]] that this is happening. If you feel that this is not, it is. [[Trust]] and have [[faith]] that this is so.

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

I have not prepared a lesson this evening as I would like for you all to continue to work upon the lesson from Sunday. As for those of you who were not present, the lesson was on non-judging and getting past the discrimination of others to truly feel the love of the Father and allow this to wash away all these parts of you that you no longer need. Be free from these so that you can go out each and every day and truly love your brothers and sisters without judging, to simply love them, to simply give them the love they so desperately need. In the world today no one needs to be judged more than they already are. So allow this to leave you. Allow yourselves to be free of this, to know that it can happen. As you have lived so far this is of a nature that is accepted and no one really looks at it as something that can be changed. Many look at it as something that is part of everyday life, that one has to or needs to judge and discriminate. You all in this room know better, know that this is not necessary. I, through my love and guidance, hope to help you free yourselves of this. This is a daily burden for all and with the dual nature is very difficult to get past. This, my friends, is one of those obstacles that we speak of. To turn yourselves over to the Father, that each time a judgment comes into your mind, comes into your being, at that moment turn it over to the Father, give Him the judgment, and allow yourself to go free, to take down your cages bar by bar. By doing this you free up a lot of heaviness within you, as you know the righteous way and do not wish this anymore. When it does occur it does create inner turmoil. And through your desires know that you can get past this, you no longer need this in your life. Look to the other side of it and know that you can jump this hurdle and be there, be free of it. By doing this you can help many, many along the way, can see more clearly, can serve more readily and more helpfully and from your heart. Think of the world with no judgment, only concern for your brothers and sisters, concern and discernment, to know what they truly need. This, too, will be an obstacle and take practice, one step at a time. To fully step up to someone with no judgment, no preconceived notion of what you think of them, to be free of this - by doing this you truly do open a channel to the Father. Open yourselves up to His love so that it can flow freely through you and out to others with nothing holding it out.

I have not [[prepared]] a lesson this evening as I would like for you all to continue to [[work]] upon the lesson from Sunday. As for those of you who were not present, the lesson was on non-[[judging]] and getting past the [[discrimination]] of others to truly [[feel]] the [[love]] of [[the Father]] and allow this to wash away all these parts of you that you no longer need. Be [[free]] from these so that you can go out each and every day and truly [[love]] your [[brothers and sisters]] without [[judging]], to [[simply]] love them, to simply give them the love they so [[desperately]] need. In the world today no one needs to be [[judged]] more than they already are. So allow this to leave you. Allow yourselves to be [[free]] of this, to know that it can happen. As you have lived so far this is of a [[nature]] that is [[accepted]] and no one really looks at it as something that can be [[changed]]. Many look at it as something that is part of everyday life, that one has to or needs to [[judge]] and [[discriminate]]. You all in this room know better, know that this is not [[necessary]]. I, through my [[love]] and [[guidance]], hope to help you [[free]] yourselves of this. This is a daily burden for all and with the [[dual]] [[nature]] is very [[difficult]] to get [[past]]. This, my [[friends]], is one of those [[obstacles]] that we speak of. To turn yourselves over to [[the Father]], that each time a [[judgment]] comes into your [[mind]], comes into your [[being]], at that [[moment]] turn it over to [[the Father]], give Him the [[judgment]], and allow yourself to go [[free]], to take down your cages bar by bar. By doing this you [[free]] up a lot of heaviness within you, as you know the [[righteous]] way and do not wish this anymore. When it does occur it does create inner [[turmoil]]. And through your [[desires]] know that you can get [[past]] this, you no longer need this in your [[life]]. Look to the [[other]] side of it and know that you can jump this hurdle and be there, be free of it. By doing this you can help many, many along the way, can see more [[clearly]], can serve more readily and more helpfully and from your [[heart]]. [[Think]] of [[the world]] with no [[judgment]], only concern for your [[brothers and sisters]], concern and [[discernment]], to know what they truly need. This, too, will be an [[obstacle]] and take [[practice]], one step at a time. To fully step up to someone with no [[judgment]], no preconceived notion of what you think of them, to be [[free]] of this - by doing this you truly do open a [[channel]] to [[the Father]]. Open yourselves up to His [[love]] so that it can flow freely through you and out to others with nothing holding it out.

I am not only speaking of your judgment of others, I am speaking of judgment of yourselves, for this most generally is a bigger problem. As with the dual nature, one tends to be very hard on oneself and to get in the practice to turn it over to the Father. To make mental notes that, as this comes up for you, to immediately turn it over. Try this and see what happens. And as it becomes the practice of the day, you will find that everything you do throughout the day, you will be turning it over to the Father more and more as you feel your openness come in and the joy come in, and the true happiness, your true right as a child of God. To not be swayed by others, to not feed others, to simply be, to simply do, to simply love; this I bring to you today.

I am not only [[speaking]] of your [[judgment]] of others, I am speaking of judgment of yourselves, for this most generally is a bigger [[problem]]. As with the [[dual]] [[nature]], one tends to be very hard on oneself and to get in the [[practice]] to turn it over to [[the Father]]. To make mental notes that, as this comes up for you, to [[immediately]] turn it over. Try this and see what happens. And as it becomes the [[practice]] of the day, you will find that everything you do throughout the day, you will be turning it over to [[the Father]] more and more as you [[feel]] your openness come in and the [[joy]] come in, and the true [[happiness]], your true right as a child of God. To not be swayed by others, to not feed others, to [[simply]] be, to simply do, to simply [[love]]; this I bring to you today.

I will accept a few questions.

I will [[accept]] a few [[questions]].

===Dialogue===

===Dialogue===

Student #1: Thank you, Elyon for that great message. I would like some clarification of heart vs. head. When I do "heart work" like at the workshop I went to, it seems that in order to feel love we have to, as you say, not judge, just get out of our heads -thinking and analyzing - and get in the heart space. In the Urantia Book knowledge is so important. Is knowledge separate from judgment? Can being in a judgement space stop the heart from functioning?

Student #1: Thank you, Elyon for that great [[message]]. I would like some [[clarification]] of [[heart]] vs. [[Mind|head]]. When I do "heart work" like at the workshop I went to, it seems that in order to [[feel]] [[love]] we have to, as you say, not [[judge]], just get out of our heads -[[thinking]] and [[analyzing]] - and get in the [[heart]] [[space]]. In the [[Urantia Book]] [[knowledge]] is so important. Is knowledge separate from [[judgment]]? Can being in a judgement space stop the [[heart]] from functioning?

Elyon: Knowledge and wisdom are gained from your experiences. By and through your experiences you learn truth and know that your truth can change from second to second. And through your experiences you learn what you do and do not want to do by either doing the wrong way, the hard way, or gaining wisdom through doing the right way which is through love. Love is generally considered the heart area. When you fully, unconditionally love another, there is no judgment. Judgment is only something that you feel or think of another that is normally not true. To judge when you do not understand the motivation of another or see your brothers and sisters as the lights that they are, the key word here is love and through your knowledge and wisdom, if this is your goal, to love unconditionally. If to judge and criticize is your goal, then this is your loss.

Elyon: [[Knowledge]] and [[wisdom]] are gained from your [[experiences]]. By and through your experiences you learn [[truth]] and know that your truth can [[change]] from second to second. And through your [[experiences]] you learn what you do and do not want to do by either doing the wrong way, the hard way, or gaining [[wisdom]] through doing the right way which is through [[love]]. Love is generally [[considered]] the [[heart]] area. When you fully, unconditionally love another, there is no [[judgment]]. Judgment is only something that you feel or think of another that is normally not true. To judge when you do not [[understand]] the [[motivation]] of another or see your [[brothers and sisters]] as the [[lights]] that they are, the key [[word]] here is love and through your [[knowledge]] and [[wisdom]], if this is your [[goal]], to love unconditionally. If to [[judge]] and [[criticize]] is your [[goal]], then this is your loss.

Does this help?

Does this help?

Student #1: Yes. I am a little confused. If someone was in a heart space, a loving-his-fellows state of mind, judgment wouldn't have any room in there, they are totally contradictory. I think I understand. Thank you.

Student #1: Yes. I am a little [[confused]]. If someone was in a [[heart]] [[space]], a loving-his-fellows state of [[mind]], [[judgment]] wouldn't have any room in there, they are totally [[contradictory]]. I [[think]] I [[understand]]. Thank you.

 

Student #1: Please.

Student #1: Please.

Elyon: Conditional love is when you love another on your condition and you may want him to be or act another way which would make life easier for you. You may judge him and not be pleased by something of the mannerisms or such of this person and not fully see him as a true light, a son of God. Unconditional love is where you see him as a light from God with no blemishes, pure light and love.

Elyon: Conditional love is when you love another on your [[condition]] and you may want him to be or [[act]] another way which would make [[life]] easier for you. You may [[judge]] him and not be pleased by something of the [[mannerisms]] or such of this [[person]] and not fully see him as a true [[light]], a [[children of God|son of God]]. Unconditional love is where you see him as a [[light]] from [[God]] with no blemishes, [[pure]] [[light]] and [[love]].

Does this help?

Does this help?

Student #1: Yes it does, thank you.

Student #1: Yes it does, thank you.

Student #2: Hi, Elyon. In the past I've been concerned that to be non-judgmental could lead to apathy, not caring where someone is. I concluded I should be non-judgmental but to evaluate. You said, "discernment." Judgment seems to mean closing the book, sealing the jail cell, saying that this person is this way, all said and done. Evaluation or discernment is where I can note that someone is in a particular frame of mind, lifestyle. I may be able to provide a service to them so that they may grow but I don't categorize them or bind them to their status at that point. Could you clarify if I'm seeing this clearly?

Student #2: Hi, Elyon. In the [[past]] I've been concerned that to be non-[[judgmental]] could lead to [[apathy]], not caring where someone is. I concluded I should be non-[[judgmental]] but to [[evaluate]]. You said, "[[discernment]]." Judgment seems to mean closing the book, sealing the [[jail cell]], saying that this [[person]] is this way, all said and done. [[Evaluation]] or [[discernment]] is where I can note that someone is in a particular [[frame of mind]], [[lifestyle]]. I may be able to provide a [[service]] to them so that they may [[grow]] but I don't categorize them or bind them to their [[status]] at that [[point]]. Could you [[clarify]] if I'm seeing this clearly?

Elyon: Yes, you are getting the picture. Sometimes to evaluate would be as maybe a teacher grading term papers or a judge judging a dog show; it would be their opinion of which dog or paper was the best through their belief systems, how they held life. To truly and fully understand the other you must walk in their shoes, to use the term, to try to put yourself in their place, to fully understand that other person.

Elyon: Yes, you are getting the [[picture]]. Sometimes to [[evaluate]] would be as maybe a teacher grading term papers or a judge judging a dog show; it would be their [[opinion]] of which dog or paper was the best through their [[belief]] systems, how they held [[life]]. To truly and fully [[understand]] the [[other]] you must walk in their shoes, to use the term, to try to put yourself in their place, to fully [[understand]] that other [[person]].

Does that help?

Does that help?

Student #2: Yes, thank you. The big help for me is to keep in mind to seek to be in the other person's frame of mind so I'm not projecting what I think is the better way upon them. Where they are may be where they need to be at that point. Thank you.

Student #2: Yes, thank you. The big help for me is to keep in [[mind]] to seek to be in the other person's [[frame of mind]] so I'm not [[projecting]] what I think is the better way upon them. Where they are may be where they need to be at that [[point]]. Thank you.

Elyon: May I add that it is through your actions that they gain, not through what you think may be best for them.

Elyon: May I add that it is through your [[actions]] that they gain, not through what you [[think]] may be best for them.

Student #3: I think it says in the Urantia Book that the thought adjusters can help change our attitudes. The times that I've thought to ask for help in attitude changes, I don't feel like I have had much results. Maybe I'm misunderstanding. Maybe it isn't in the book. Could you clarify.

Student #3: I think it says in the [[Urantia Book]] that the [[Thought Adjuster]]s can help [[change]] our [[attitudes]]. The times that I've thought to ask for help in attitude [[changes]], I don't feel like I have had much results. Maybe I'm misunderstanding. Maybe it isn't in [[the book]]. Could you [[clarify]].

Elyon: Yes, your thought adjuster is constantly trying to change your attitude. However, at this point many do not hear and possibly rather than say "change your attitude", he is prompting you, promoting you to a new level. And through your free will you take the steps. And through all your practices of opening up as we speak in all the lessons, that you all will begin to hear clearly your indwelling (spirit) and by this begin to see a brighter picture and have more awareness, more understanding of God's will. And as the openings get bigger and bigger, know that your opportunities will be more and more. And through your desires and prayers you can change your attitudes. And with patience know it may not happen overnight but over a period of time for it took many years to develop attitudes and to change it quickly sometimes it takes many years.

Elyon: Yes, your [[Thought Adjuster]] is constantly trying to [[change]] your [[attitude]]. However, at this [[point]] many do not hear and possibly rather than say "change your attitude", he is prompting you, promoting you to a new level. And through your [[free will]] you take the steps. And through all your [[practices]] of opening up as we speak in all the lessons, that you all will begin to hear [[clearly]] your [[indwelling spirit]] and by this begin to see a brighter [[picture]] and have more [[awareness]], more [[understanding]] of God's will. And as the openings get bigger and bigger, know that your [[opportunities]] will be more and more. And through your [[desires]] and [[prayers]] you can [[change]] your [[attitudes]]. And with [[patience]] know it may not happen overnight but over a period of time for it took many years to [[develop]] [[attitudes]] and to change it quickly sometimes it takes many years.

Does this help?

Does this help?

Student #3: Thank you.

Student #3: Thank you.

Elyon: I will take one more question.

Elyon: I will take one more [[question]].

Student #4: Hello. I always seem to be on a roller coaster. Sometimes I'm real high, sometimes real low. As I feel myself becoming more assured spiritually about certain things yet other parts of my life seem to rise and fall. In other aspects, when I think I know everything suddenly the rug is pulled and I don't know anything other than my awareness of God. How can I stabilize myself in my professional and personal sides? I work on a lot of things spiritually. How can I bring these other things into the spiritual side and not experience these mood swings up and down?

Student #4: Hello. I always seem to be on a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roller_coaster roller coaster]. Sometimes I'm real high, sometimes real low. As I [[feel]] myself becoming more [[assured]] [[spiritually]] about certain things yet other parts of my [[life]] seem to rise and fall. In other aspects, when I think I know [[everything]] suddenly the rug is pulled and I don't know anything other than my [[awareness]] of [[God]]. How can I [[stabilize]] myself in my [[professional]] and [[personal]] sides? I work on a lot of things [[spiritually]]. How can I bring these other things into the spiritual side and not [[experience]] these [[mood]] swings up and down?

Elyon: Greetings to you. I am very aware of your mood swings and by turning your days more and more over to the Father, you will learn that you can have joy everyday and to not be so hard on yourself. For when you feel that you should have done better, should've done something differently, if you will keep a notebook or diary, you will see your patterns, you will see, much as a person with a disorder, that there is always a pattern that leads up to the mood swing, a pattern that affects your days. For you to do this would be very beneficial for you to get to know (#4). This is very important to you at this time in your life. You cannot put (#4) in the background any longer. He must come forth and begin to understand his own motivation, understand his belief systems, understand what makes him tick. I will not tell you about yourself. I will guide and help you along the way. You must do this on your own for you see what a tremendous growth this would be for you. And to get to fully know yourself and like yourself and understand yourself and to truly realize, I say this to you all that you are children of God, that you matter, that you are worthy, that you truly make a difference. And if you feel you have faltered, go on and make it right, change it. There is always tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow. Do not feel you have failed your lives because of something that you said or did that you feel is so wrong. To wake up each morning and love yourselves as much as you love the Father, this, my friends, is a true beginning for all of you.

Elyon: Greetings to you. I am very [[aware]] of your [[mood]] swings and by turning your days more and more over to [[the Father]], you will [[learn]] that you can have joy everyday and to not be so hard on yourself. For when you [[feel]] that you should have done better, should've done something [[differently]], if you will keep a notebook or [[diary]], you will see your [[patterns]], you will see, much as a person with a disorder, that there is always a pattern that leads up to the [[mood]] swing, a pattern that affects your days. For you to do this would be very beneficial for you to get to know (#4). This is very important to you at this time in your [[life]]. You cannot put (#4) in the background any longer. He must come forth and begin to [[understand]] his own [[motivation]], understand his [[belief]] systems, understand what makes him tick. I will not tell you about yourself. I will [[guide]] and help you along the way. You must do this on your own for you see what a tremendous [[growth]] this would be for you. And to get to fully know yourself and like yourself and [[understand]] yourself and to truly [[realize]], I say this to you all that you are [[children of God]], that you matter, that you are [[worthy]], that you truly make a [[difference]]. And if you feel you have faltered, go on and make it right, [[change]] it. There is always tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow. Do not [[feel]] you have [[failed]] your lives because of something that you said or did that you feel is so wrong. To [[wake]] up each [[morning]] and [[love]] yourselves as much as you love [[the Father]], this, my [[friends]], is a true beginning for all of you.

Does this help you?

Does this help you?

Student #4: Yes, very much so. I don't know what I said to deserve such a response but it all hit home pretty well. Thank you.

Student #4: Yes, very much so. I don't know what I said to deserve such a [[response]] but it all hit [[home]] pretty well. Thank you.

Elyon: Consider this a gentle little nudge. It is done only from love, caring, and nurturing. Know that we the teachers, your angels, Michael, and God are with you.

Elyon: [[Consider]] this a gentle little nudge. It is done only from [[love]], [[caring]], and nurturing. Know that we [[the teachers]], your [[angels]], [[Michael]], and [[God]] are with you.

===Closing===

===Closing===

I will now leave this evening. Enjoy you week. And I will be with you this weekend. Be listening for I may bring through messages to you if they are needed. I will be there to guide you. Know there will be many of us there with you. You will not be there alone. My love to you all. Good night.

I will now leave this evening. Enjoy you week. And I will be with you this weekend. Be [[listening]] for I may bring through [[messages]] to you if they are needed. I will be there to [[guide]] you. Know there will be many of us there with you. You will not be there [[alone]]. My [[love]] to you all. Good night.

 

==Note==

==Note==

The group was running a Urantia booth at a local body, mind, and spirit fair that weekend.) END MAY 1993 ELYON

The group was running a [[Urantia Book|Urantia booth]] at a [https://www.mbsfair.com/ local body, mind, and spirit fair] that weekend.) END MAY 1993 ELYON

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