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===Lesson===

===Lesson===

===='''''[[Patience]]'''''====

===='''''[[Patience]]'''''====

Tarkas: [[Patience]] is a [[virtue]] so [[desired]] by those of you who [[struggle]] with the [[difficulties]] of [[life]]. Patient [[actions]] are those which evoke a sense of [[relationship]] between you and those you wish to [[synchronize]] your [[efforts]] with. [[Imagine]] the image of those who work as a team gliding those [[beautiful]] boats...[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sculling racing sculls]...used by men at [[institutions]] such as http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvard_University Harvard], where they have teams which row together. [[Imagine]] the [[development]] of [[patience]] and [[coordination]] which comes from such an [[effort]], working with your teammates to [[synchronize]] and coordinate the [[efforts]] that you make to move with the water. Patient actions are those which develop such a sense of [[consciousness]]--that your [[efforts]], synchronized with those of others, will cause the entire [[activity]] to move with more [[quality]], synchronized effort, and [[power]] of the combined [[energy]] working in unison. There is a laying aside of one's own [[agenda]], or sense of [[timing]], in this [[effort]]. You become [[conscious]] of your role as a team member. This [[patient]] sense of activity also [[recognizes]] the efforts of those around you as [[coordinated]] with you. You see their [[desire]] to work with you, not making the [[judgment]] that they are the [[adversary]], to be somehow [[conquered]] or subjugated to your own sense of [[timing]]. Now consider [[patience]] from the broader [[perspective]] of God's [[timing]]. When you allow yourself to see that the best outworking of [[events]] comes with [[guidance]] from [[God]], then you hold lightly to your [[plan]], your [[expectations]] of how things may go. It is not an [[abandonment]] of your schedule. It is merely an open-minded [[attitude]] that perhaps alterations to your [[timing]] schedule are [[the Father]]'s; and therefore, most [[welcome]] in the [[events]] of your life.  

Tarkas: [[Patience]] is a [[virtue]] so [[desired]] by those of you who [[struggle]] with the [[difficulties]] of [[life]]. Patient [[actions]] are those which evoke a sense of [[relationship]] between you and those you wish to [[synchronize]] your [[efforts]] with. [[Imagine]] the image of those who work as a team gliding those [[beautiful]] boats...[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sculling racing sculls]...used by men at [[institutions]] such as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvard_University Harvard], where they have teams which row together. [[Imagine]] the [[development]] of [[patience]] and [[coordination]] which comes from such an [[effort]], working with your teammates to [[synchronize]] and coordinate the [[efforts]] that you make to move with the water. Patient actions are those which develop such a sense of [[consciousness]]--that your [[efforts]], synchronized with those of others, will cause the entire [[activity]] to move with more [[quality]], synchronized effort, and [[power]] of the combined [[energy]] working in unison. There is a laying aside of one's own [[agenda]], or sense of [[timing]], in this [[effort]]. You become [[conscious]] of your role as a team member. This [[patient]] sense of activity also [[recognizes]] the efforts of those around you as [[coordinated]] with you. You see their [[desire]] to work with you, not making the [[judgment]] that they are the [[adversary]], to be somehow [[conquered]] or subjugated to your own sense of [[timing]]. Now consider [[patience]] from the broader [[perspective]] of God's [[timing]]. When you allow yourself to see that the best outworking of [[events]] comes with [[guidance]] from [[God]], then you hold lightly to your [[plan]], your [[expectations]] of how things may go. It is not an [[abandonment]] of your schedule. It is merely an open-minded [[attitude]] that perhaps alterations to your [[timing]] schedule are [[the Father]]'s; and therefore, most [[welcome]] in the [[events]] of your life.  

[[Patience]] requires a gentleness in your [[attitude]], a willingness to allow for [[quiet]] moments of [[contemplation]]. This gives [[opportunities]] for your [[Thought Adjuster]] to speak to you, to impress you with an expanded [[perspective]] of how you [[perceive]] [[events]]. Then there is the patience you show to yourself. This can be a great [[challenge]] at times. We can be so harsh in our [[judgment]] of our own [[efforts]]. This is not of [[God]]. The [[angry]], insistent [[voice]] saying, "This is not enough.” “This fails.” “This is inadequate." This is not [[God]] [[speaking]] within you! This voice comes from [[pain]], [[rejection]], the inability to see you in your full [[capacity]]. Do not allow this [[voice]] to speak for you. It is indeed a spirit [[poison]] which [[contaminates]] all that it [[touches]]. Let yourself realize that [[patience]] cultivates an [[attitude]] of good [[humor]] toward yourself and others. It is the [[desire]] to see your flaws, and others,' as the [[weaknesses]] that create the [[challenge]] for you and others in life. It is as if [[God]] has put these [[vulnerabilities]] into our [[natures]] with the [[intention]] of allowing us to remain [[humble]], and at the same time, recognize more clearly that we all, indeed, have [[growth]] yet to accomplish in our [[ascendant careers]]. You do not [[reject]] a blossom whose petals are only partially open. You say, "Ah, there is [[beauty]] in this flower and more beauty to come as it continues to open to the [[light]]." Take this [[attitude]] with your own closed petals. Say, "There is beauty here yet covered. But in [[time]], with [[growth]], this beauty will be [[exposed]] to the light." This is an attitude of [[patience]]. If you can offer [[patience]] to the growth of a flower, [[imagine]] the quality of patience offered by [[the Father]] toward you as another of his [[beautiful]], blooming creations! Does this hearten you to think of this example?

[[Patience]] requires a gentleness in your [[attitude]], a willingness to allow for [[quiet]] moments of [[contemplation]]. This gives [[opportunities]] for your [[Thought Adjuster]] to speak to you, to impress you with an expanded [[perspective]] of how you [[perceive]] [[events]]. Then there is the patience you show to yourself. This can be a great [[challenge]] at times. We can be so harsh in our [[judgment]] of our own [[efforts]]. This is not of [[God]]. The [[angry]], insistent [[voice]] saying, "This is not enough.” “This fails.” “This is inadequate." This is not [[God]] [[speaking]] within you! This voice comes from [[pain]], [[rejection]], the inability to see you in your full [[capacity]]. Do not allow this [[voice]] to speak for you. It is indeed a spirit [[poison]] which [[contaminates]] all that it [[touches]]. Let yourself realize that [[patience]] cultivates an [[attitude]] of good [[humor]] toward yourself and others. It is the [[desire]] to see your flaws, and others,' as the [[weaknesses]] that create the [[challenge]] for you and others in life. It is as if [[God]] has put these [[vulnerabilities]] into our [[natures]] with the [[intention]] of allowing us to remain [[humble]], and at the same time, recognize more clearly that we all, indeed, have [[growth]] yet to accomplish in our [[ascendant careers]]. You do not [[reject]] a blossom whose petals are only partially open. You say, "Ah, there is [[beauty]] in this flower and more beauty to come as it continues to open to the [[light]]." Take this [[attitude]] with your own closed petals. Say, "There is beauty here yet covered. But in [[time]], with [[growth]], this beauty will be [[exposed]] to the light." This is an attitude of [[patience]]. If you can offer [[patience]] to the growth of a flower, [[imagine]] the quality of patience offered by [[the Father]] toward you as another of his [[beautiful]], blooming creations! Does this hearten you to think of this example?

Student: Yes, it's an appropriate [[image]] and helps a great deal in trying to [[focus]] my attention on what's important concerning [[patience]]. May I ask another question?

Student: Yes, it's an appropriate [[image]] and helps a great deal in trying to [[focus]] my attention on what's important concerning [[patience]]. May I ask another question?

===Closing===

===Closing===

Tarkas: Yes, but let me close this lesson first by saying that you can take this patient [[attitude]] of seeing all life as a [[garden]] which is slowly opening to the [[light]]. A patient attitude gives one an ability to [[appreciate]] what is in that [[moment]]! One no longer [[projects]] other [[perceptions]], forcing them upon that moment. Instead, one remains an [[observer]] of what is, seeking the beauty there. Remember, that as you strive for [[patience]], that you are seeking the [[beauty]] of that [[moment]]! Now my lesson is complete.

Tarkas: Yes, but let me close this lesson first by saying that you can take this patient [[attitude]] of seeing all life as a [[garden]] which is slowly opening to the [[light]]. A patient attitude gives one an ability to [[appreciate]] what is in that [[moment]]! One no longer [[projects]] other [[perceptions]], forcing them upon that moment. Instead, one remains an [[observer]] of what is, seeking the beauty there. Remember, that as you strive for [[patience]], that you are seeking the [[beauty]] of that [[moment]]! Now my lesson is complete.