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June 16, 1993
June 16, 1993
===Opening===
===Opening===
Greetings. This is Elyon. I am your humble servant. Joyous to help and guide you along with
Greetings. This is Elyon. I am your [[humble]] [[servant]]. [[Joyous]] to help and [[guide]] you along with
your daily tasks to come into a higher realm each day. Through your endeavors with your daily
your daily tasks to come into a higher realm each day. Through your endeavors with your daily
life experiences, you are all beginning to see the opportunities that enable you to do the Father's
life [[experiences]], you are all beginning to see the [[opportunities]] that enable you to [[do the Father's
will; to love others when they are seemingly unlovable; to try to reach out and understand from
will]]; to [[love]] others when they are seemingly unlovable; to try to reach out and [[understand]] from
where they come; to put aside your judgements and your doubts; to each day gain greater strength
where they come; to put aside your [[judgements]] and your [[doubts]]; to each day gain greater [[strength]]
in what your goals are.
in what your [[goals]] are.
===Lesson===
===Lesson===
===='''''[[Judgment]]'''''====
deal with and work through lately. That to work on what has been given in the past lessons, as
This evening I do not have a lesson for you. As I [[feel]] you have been bombarded with so much to
you say, take a break from piling on more to think about, more to deal with, rather to continue to
deal with and work through lately. That to [[work]] on what has been given in the [[past]] lessons, as
work on the facets that I have given you to this date. I wish at this time to have you go around the
you say, take a break from piling on more to [[think]] about, more to deal with, rather to continue to
circle and share with each other on what you have done this week to serve another in doing God's
work on the [[facets]] that I have given you to this date. I [[wish]] at this time to have you go around the
will and fulfilling your goal of becoming non-judgmental and nondiscriminatory.
circle and [[share]] with each other on what you have done this week to serve another in [[doing God's
will]] and fulfilling your [[goal]] of becoming non-judgmental and nondiscriminatory.
Member: We shared the teaching mission with some old friends.
Member: We shared the [[Teaching Mission]] with some old [[friends]].
Member: In regards to judgment, I do fairly well accepting others, but I fall into the pit of judging
Member: In regards to [[judgment]], I do fairly well [[accepting]] others, but I fall into the pit of judging
myself. There is condemnation, and not-good-enough, not-getting-anywhere negative talk.
myself. There is [[condemnation]], and not-good-enough, not-getting-anywhere [[negative]] talk.
Member: The Apostle Paul said it strongly when he said "Judge not lest ye be Judged"... What I
Member: I met a lady moving to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago Chicago] who was into [[spiritual]] things. I gave her my [[Urantia Book]] to take with her. I always say my [[prayers]] and had [[communications]] this week.
was impressed with here (the Urantia Book teachings) is the concept that we are all children of
the living God and that we are all brothers and sisters. In closing I'll tell you in Lakota...All of my
Member: [[Judgement]] is something that I am working on. I'm trying to be [[aware]] of [[listening]]
without judgement. In the program I'm in we call it [[listening]] from the Gap, creating a gap in your
[[mind]] that is open, so that when someone is [[communicating]] with you, you're not [[thinking]] of what
to say next or how it relates to your [[values]] or judging the person for what they are saying but just
[[listening]] with a [[clear]] mind.
Member: The [[Apostle Paul]] said it strongly when he said "[[Judge]] not lest ye be Judged"... What I
was [[impressed]] with here (the [[Urantia Book]] teachings) is the [[concept]] that we are all [[children]] of
the living [[God]] and that we are all [[brothers and sisters]]. In closing I'll tell you in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lakota_language Lakota]...All of my
relations say hello.
relations say hello.
Member: I've been becoming more aware of my own judgements, judgements around the world...
Member: I've been [[becoming]] more aware of my own judgements, [[judgments]] around the world...
I find my hardest judgements are the ones I put on myself, feeling like I am not where I want to
I find my hardest judgements are the ones I put on myself, [[feeling]] like I am not where I want to
be. I feel like I should apologize to my spiritual teacher or somebody for that. I just have to work
be. I feel like I should [[apologize]] to my spiritual teacher or somebody for that. I just have to [[work]]
on that day by day and put that to rest in myself. And realize that that disappointment I feel in
on that day by day and put that to [[rest]] in myself. And [[realize]] that that [[disappointment]] I feel in
myself is just a small scale of what people of different ethnic groups feel about people that
myself is just a small [[scale]] of what people of different [[ethnic]] groups feel about people that
escalates and gets out of control. I'm realizing that it all starts at home. I'm working on that in
escalates and gets out of [[control]]. I'm realizing that it all starts at [[home]]. I'm working on that in
myself.
myself.
Member: I find myself judging alot. I try to be open with others. I sometimes judge situations. I
Member: I find myself [[judging]] alot. I try to be open with others. I sometimes judge situations. I
perceive things the way I want them to be and they end up being another way. This week has been
[[perceive]] things the way I want them to be and they end up being another way. This week has been
a big faith leap for me. About the time I get done with a problem in my life, I think I've got
a big [[faith]] leap for me. About the time I get done with a [[problem]] in my life, I think I've got
something solved, the pressure comes off, but then, whether you're involved or not, somebody up
something solved, the [[pressure]] comes off, but then, whether you're involved or not, somebody up
there is sure adding a new thing right away. They don't give you a whole lot of time to rest before
there is sure adding a new thing right away. They don't give you a whole lot of [[time]] to [[rest]] before
the next step comes in. I guess my biggest step is to have faith no matter what and to let what will
the next step comes in. I guess my biggest step is to have [[faith]] no matter what and to let what will
be - be.
be - be.
===='''''[[Desire]]''''', '''''[[Growth]]'''''====
Elyon: Desire. To have the desire to get past this obstacle. And through the desire, the
Elyon: [[Desire]]. To have the desire to get past this [[obstacle]]. And through the desire, the
beginning, to have the faith in order that it will process, to have a vision that to make it come alive
beginning, to have the [[faith]] in order that it will [[process]], to have a [[vision]] that to make it come alive
within you. To bring it within your whole being, your whole make up, mind-body- spirit, so that
within you. To bring it within your whole [[being]], your whole make up, [[mind]]-[[body]]- [[spirit]], so that
even though you may still judge, you have a vision, you have the faith, and you have the desire
even though you may still [[judge]], you have a [[vision]], you have the [[faith]], and you have the [[desire]]
not to judge. Your are not doing it (judging) as intently as those who strive to always have wars,
not to judge. Your are not doing it (judging) as [[intently]] as those who strive to always have [[wars]],
who always need an enemy, who know no other way, who not want any other way, who only
who always need an [[enemy]], who know no other way, who not want any other way, who only
desire that in their life.
[[desire]] that in their [[life]].
You have all come far. And I will say, do not get discouraged. And that for some of you to
You have all come far. And I will say, do not get discouraged. And that for some of you to
possibly make your main goal to put yourselves first in order, not to judge yourselves, but to
possibly make your main [[goal]] to put yourselves first in order, not to [[judge]] yourselves, but to
change this into love and to know you are gaining experiences and wisdom. And each time you
[[change]] this into [[love]] and to know you are gaining [[experiences]] and [[wisdom]]. And each time you
may judge you will become stronger in that you do not want to do this anymore. You will take
may judge you will become [[stronger]] in that you do not want to do this anymore. You will take
greater strides and work at it harder to change this. It is a most difficult lesson, for the world
greater strides and work at it harder to change this. It is a most [[difficult]] lesson, for the world
thrives on judgement and discrimination. Some truly believe that to judge another is to love.
thrives on [[judgement]] and [[discrimination]]. Some truly believe that to judge another is to [[love]].
I have been dealing within this area alot because this is an obstacle to get past. In order to get on
I have been dealing within this area alot because this is an [[obstacle]] to get [[past]]. In order to get on
with the mission this cannot be forefront in your minds. This has to be released. And know that
with [[the mission]] this cannot be forefront in your [[minds]]. This has to be released. And know that
with your dual natures, with the ego, that this will come up for you, but that it will only be a very
with your [[dual]] natures, with the [[ego]], that this will come up for you, but that it will only be a very
small obstacle, a very small pebble to be overcome very quickly. And through love and devotion
small [[obstacle]], a very small pebble to be overcome very quickly. And through [[love]] and [[devotion]]
to the Father, to open up with your prayers, that this be so, you shall indeed get past this.
to [[the Father]], to open up with your [[prayers]], that this be so, you shall indeed get past this.
Do not go about gloating that "I am not a judgmental person". No, but through your actions,
Do not go about gloating that "I am not a [[judgmental]] person". No, but through your [[actions]],
through your love and serving to others, this will go without saying. Be patient. And always love
through your [[love]] and serving to others, this will go without saying. Be [[patient]]. And always [[love]]
yourself first. Bring yourselves in as very important, for without yourself you cannot go on;
yourself first. Bring yourselves in as very important, for without yourself you cannot go on;
without loving yourself you cannot go on. Without cleaning and pulling the weeds and cultivating
without loving yourself you cannot go on. Without cleaning and pulling the weeds and cultivating
constantly you cannot go on. You will only get stuck in ruts, in bogs, and your growth will be
constantly you cannot go on. You will only get stuck in ruts, in bogs, and your [[growth]] will be
hindered. Instead look at each day as brand new day, a fresh day to be experienced to its highest.
hindered. Instead look at each day as brand new day, a fresh day to be [[experienced]] to its highest.
Go with bright shinny faces, loving yourselves completely, knowing that everyday your faults are
Go with bright shiny faces, loving yourselves completely, knowing that everyday your [[faults]] are
going to come up, that you are not going to handle situations up to what your expectations are for
going to come up, that you are not going to handle situations up to what your [[expectations]] are for
yourself. Balance in all things. You can all go out each day and know that you are growing, and
yourself. [[Balance]] in all things. You can all go out each day and know that you are [[growing]], and
that you have gained from the previous (day?). Love yourselves for this. Give yourselves credit
that you have gained from the previous (day?). [[Love]] yourselves for this. Give yourselves credit
where credit is due. For it is most difficult to love another if you do not fully love and understand
where credit is due. For it is most [[difficult]] to love another if you do not fully [[love]] and [[understand]]
yourselves. Know that you can quit at anytime. That through your free will, you are in charge. Do
yourselves. Know that you can quit at anytime. That through your [[free will]], you are in charge. Do
not do this for me. Do this for yourselves.
not do this for me. Do this for yourselves.
I will now accept a few questions.
I will now [[accept]] a few questions.
===Dialogue===
===Dialogue===
Question #1: Elyon, I've had a few hunches that give me the feeling that you have made an
Question #1: Elyon, I've had a few hunches that give me the [[feeling]] that you have made an
advancement either in regard to your own ascension or in regards to this teaching group. Could
advancement either in regard to your own [[ascension]] or in regards to this [[TeaM|teaching group]]. Could
you fill me in as to where I am at in this? Am I misperceiving?
you fill me in as to where I am at in this? Am I misperceiving?
Elyon: I know that you would delight in knowing this, as I realize you all care for me very
Elyon: I know that you would delight in knowing this, as I [[realize]] you all [[care]] for me very
deeply. I have become a friend, and I realize that I put myself in the darkness as to who I really
deeply. I have become a [[friend]], and I realize that I put myself in the [[darkness]] as to who I really
am, how far my ascension level is, and I will tell you this; that as you progress and grow, know
am, how far my [[ascension]] level is, and I will tell you this; that as you [[progress]] and grow, know
that we are also progressing and growing at a fast rate, that we have our opportunities to
that we are also progressing and growing at a fast [[rate]], that we have our [[opportunities]] to
accelerate as you do. I am sorry I cannot tell you more.
[[accelerate]] as you do. I am sorry I cannot tell you more.
Question #2: When we went around the circle I wasn't the only one who wasn't thinking of
Question #2: When we went around the circle I wasn't the only one who wasn't [[thinking]] of
incidents of being judgmental. I think that maybe there are some of us who think that this isn't a
incidents of being [[judgmental]]. I think that maybe there are some of us who think that this isn't a
big problem, yet you bring it up emphatically that this is something we need to give attention to. I
big [[problem]], yet you bring it up emphatically that this is something we need to give [[attention]] to. I
don't know if I need examples. I am not clear on how we are being judgmental. Is it more subtle
don't know if I need examples. I am not [[clear]] on how we are being judgmental. Is it more [[subtle]]
than we realize?
than we realize?
Elyon: I am not pointing fingers. I am pursuing this at this time to help clear it from you all, as
Elyon: I am not pointing fingers. I am pursuing this at this time to help [[clear]] it from you all, as
we are moving at a faster rate; and to instill it within you that as it comes up for you, you can
we are moving at a faster [[rate]]; and to instill it within you that as it comes up for you, you can
immediately free yourselves from it and not let it control you. For down the road we may not have
[[immediately]] [[free]] yourselves from it and not let it [[control]] you. For down the road we may not have
time to spend with this, that you all will be well on your way. You know when you do this and
[[time]] to spend with this, that you all will be well on your way. You know when you do this and
when you do not. I have not stated that it was a major problem. Only to give guidance that when
when you do not. I have not stated that it was a major [[problem]]. Only to give [[guidance]] that when
it comes up for you, that you will know that it is not something that you have to hold on to, that
it comes up for you, that you will know that it is not something that you have to hold on to, that
you can be free of it and on the other side of it. Does this help?
you can be [[free]] of it and on the other side of it. Does this help?
Questioner: Yes, that puts it in perspective. Thank you.
Questioner: Yes, that puts it in [[perspective]]. Thank you.
Question #3: Alot of things happen in the future that we don't perceive as happening now. It is
Question #3: Alot of things happen in the [[future]] that we don't [[perceive]] as happening now. It is
very easy to crystallize your thoughts, to become concerned that you know the truth, so nobody
very easy to crystallize your [[thoughts]], to become concerned that you know the [[truth]], so nobody
else has it, or that as long as their truth doesn't coincide with your truth then it isn't true. It seems
else has it, or that as long as their [[truth]] doesn't coincide with your truth then it isn't true. It seems
that alot of lessons you give talk to future situations, that they don't necessarily immediately
that a lot of lessons you give talk to [[future]] situations, that they don't necessarily [[immediately]]
apply. They are life lessons that come up as time goes by. Many times I go back and read a past
apply. They are [[life]] lessons that come up as time goes by. Many times I go back and [[read]] a past
lesson that hits me harder now than it did then. As judgment goes, I can see that when you are out
lesson that hits me harder now than it did then. As [[judgment]] goes, I can see that when you are out
there serving, and you feel that you are more important than somebody else, then all of a sudden
there serving, and you feel that you are more important than somebody else, then all of a sudden
judgment can creep in, and to be able to realize that when you do this, to make the adjustments to
[[judgment]] can creep in, and to be able to realize that when you do this, to make the [[adjustments]] to
re[[focus]] yourself to the openness and the [[sharing]].
Elyon: You have perceived this, that all we are teaching you to be applied now in you everyday
Elyon: You have [[perceived]] this, that all we are teaching you to be applied now in you everyday
life, and that all the goodness in this will be taken with you in your ascension.
life, and that all the [[goodness]] in this will be taken with you in your [[ascension]].
Questioner: How are you doing? It would be interesting to hear how you are doing in relation to
Questioner: How are you doing? It would be interesting to hear how you are doing in relation to
us. How things are coming along. How are things going along with other groups? But most of all
us. How things are coming along. How are things going along with other [[groups]]? But most of all
I'm curious how you are doing?
I'm [[curious]] how you are doing?
Elyon: You are very persistent. I am doing very well. And I realize that my personality is such
Elyon: You are very [[persistent]]. I am doing very well. And I realize that my [[personality]] is such
that sometimes it may seem as I am this very serious, serious person, only to bring through the
that sometimes it may seem as I am this very serious, serious person, only to bring through the
lessons and then to go back to my post. This is not true. I am who I am, as you are who you are. I
lessons and then to go back to my post. This is not true. I am who I am, as you are who you are. I
enjoy my life to its fullest. I am very dedicated to this mission. I am very dedicated to you as a
enjoy my [[life]] to its fullest. I am very [[dedicated]] to [[this mission]]. I am very dedicated to you as a
group. And I am very dedicated to the out reach of this, to the whole working, and very
[[group]]. And I am very dedicated to the out reach of this, to the whole working, and very
concerned with the other groups and the welfare of the rest of the teachers in the mission. So I am
concerned with the other groups and the welfare of the rest of [[the teachers]] in [[the mission]]. So I am
right where I am suppose to be. Does this help?
right where I am suppose to be. Does this help?
Questioner: Yes. To get an idea of where your viewpoints are and how things are going, clarifies
Questioner: Yes. To get an [[idea]] of where your [[viewpoints]] are and how things are going, [[clarifies]]
things for us a bit and adds to our understanding. Thank you for being my friend.
things for us a bit and adds to our [[understanding]]. Thank you for being my [[friend]].
Elyon: And I, my friend, have shared more with you just now than is my norm. And know that
Elyon: And I, my friend, have [[shared]] more with you just now than is my norm. And know that
the whole workings of this mission is coming about, progressing, beyond what was expected. So
the whole workings of [[this mission]] is coming about, [[progressing]], beyond what was [[expected]]. So
many are wanting to do the will of God. So many are willing to make a difference, and to, as you
many are wanting to [[do the will of God]]. So many are willing to make a [[difference]], and to, as you
say, walk a different path to do this. I will accept one more question.
say, walk a [[different]] [[path]] to do this. I will [[accept]] one more question.
Questioner #1: Elyon, although our curious selves would like to chit-chat with you, we do
Questioner #1: Elyon, although our [[curious]] selves would like to chit-chat with you, we do
recognize that this is an important endeavor on all our parts including your's, and you put alot of
recognize that this is an important endeavor on all our parts including your's, and you put a lot of
work into this. I think you say more about yourself in the way you behave than by bragging. I
[[work]] into this. I think you say more about yourself in the way you behave than by bragging. I
notice in you persistence and diligence, and above all things, a great care and concern for us and
notice in you [[persistence]] and [[diligence]], and above all things, a great [[care]] and concern for us and
an extreme humility. If I look at that, indirectly you said alot of where you are and where you are
an [[extreme]] [[humility]]. If I look at that, indirectly you said a lot of where you are and where you are
going. I admire that and I realize that admiration can go too far so I will stop there.
going. I admire that and I realize that admiration can go too far so I will stop there.
Questioner #2: I would like to request a teacher for the friends that we shared the mission with
Questioner #2: I would like to request a teacher for the friends that we [[shared]] [[the mission]] with
this weekend. I'm sure they are asking also, but it seems that since you are a regional personality
this weekend. I'm sure they are asking also, but it seems that since you are a regional [[personality]]
I'll ask you on their behalf. You know where they are at.
I'll ask you on their behalf. You know where they are at.
Elyon: Yes. It is noted and being worked on. There are so many more teachers available now
Elyon: Yes. It is noted and being worked on. There are so many more [[teachers]] available now
than when we first started this mission, that it does not take as long as it once did. So, yes, it is
than when we first started [[this mission]], that it does not take as long as it once did. So, yes, it is
being worked on.
being worked on.
===Closing===
===Closing===
I will leave you now. My love to you. Keep fresh in your mind the Father's love. Seek your daily
I will leave you now. My [[love]] to you. Keep fresh in your mind [[the Father]]'s love. Seek your daily
communion with him. My love to you. Good night.
[[communion]] with him. My [[love]] to you. Good night.
==Session 4==
==Session 4==
June 20,1993
June 20,1993