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==Session 1==

==Session 1==

===Opening===

===Opening===

Elyon: Greetings, this is Elyon. On such a beautiful day once again we meet as a group, as children of God, brilliantly shining.  

Elyon: Greetings, this is Elyon. On such a [[beautiful]] day once again we meet as a [[group]], as children of God, brilliantly shining.  

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

Life is to be abundantly lived and shared with all we meet. Allow the sadness of the old belief systems, the heaviness that is still felt within each of you at times. These parts seem to hang on for dear life. You can't seem to shed yourselves of them. They seemingly come up at the most inopportune times when you feel you have life handled, when you meet someone and want to make good impressions, want to shine, want to put forth the glow, the light. These are the times when these traits that you try to keep hidden deep within you, try to keep filed back away from all the others, will come up and show themselves. You may at these times feel anger. You may at these times feel guilt or shame, for you feel that you should be past all of this. These things should not any longer trouble you, not put boulders in front of you to trip you up at the times you feel you need them the least, when you cannot take the time to think them through. You see them for what they really are. Many times the situation is not handled with clarity, rather it is handled in ways that will bring up these traits, more of these undesirable things in each of you. My students, think of this all as part of your growth. Allow this as it is happening with an openness with which you can observe, you can gain, you can learn from. If you are truly doing something in a discriminatory or judgmental way, this, too, can be used as a lesson to be observed with an open heart, an open eye, an open mind. Go into these times and deal with them in a truly open manner. Through this you will free yourselves, you will go beyond. For when denying, when thinking you are all past all this, is when it will come up for you the most. Do not take this as a criticizing statement from me. I'm only sharing this with you in order for you to have better guidance when this does happen. I am, once again, not pointing fingers at anyone or saying that anyone needs to do better. I am only guiding you to a better vantage point of your dual nature to instill within you that, as residents of Urantia, these things will come up. You will not get totally past them. You can, however, have the opportunities to make them lighter, less controlling, by allowing your heart to open up, allowing the light of God to flow through you at these times.

[[Life]] is to be [[abundantly]] lived and [[shared]] with all we meet. Allow the sadness of the old [[belief]] systems, the heaviness that is still felt within each of you at times. These parts seem to hang on for dear life. You can't seem to shed yourselves of them. They seemingly come up at the most inopportune [[times]] when you feel you have life handled, when you meet someone and want to make [[good]] [[impressions]], want to shine, want to put forth the [[glow]], the [[light]]. These are the times when these [[traits]] that you try to keep hidden deep within you, try to keep filed back away from all the others, will come up and show themselves. You may at these times [[feel]] [[anger]]. You may at these times feel [[guilt]] or [[shame]], for you feel that you should be [[past]] all of this. These things should not any longer trouble you, not put boulders in front of you to trip you up at the times you [[feel]] you need them the least, when you cannot take the time to [[think]] them through. You see them for what they really are. Many times the situation is not handled with [[clarity]], rather it is handled in ways that will bring up these [[traits]], more of these undesirable things in each of you. My [[students]], think of this all as [[part]] of your [[growth]]. Allow this as it is happening with an openness with which you can [[observe]], you can gain, you can [[learn]] from. If you are truly doing something in a discriminatory or [[judgmental]] way, this, too, can be used as a lesson to be [[observed]] with an open [[heart]], an open eye, an open [[mind]]. Go into these times and deal with them in a truly open [[manner]]. Through this you will [[free]] yourselves, you will go beyond. For when [[denying]], when [[thinking]] you are all past all this, is when it will come up for you the most. Do not take this as a [[criticizing]] [[statement]] from me. I'm only [[sharing]] this with you in order for you to have better [[guidance]] when this does happen. I am, once again, not pointing fingers at anyone or saying that anyone needs to do better. I am only [[guiding]] you to a better vantage [[point]] of your [[dual]] [[nature]] to instill within you that, as residents of [[Urantia]], these things will come up. You will not get totally past them. You can, however, have the [[opportunities]] to make them lighter, less [[controlling]], by allowing your [[heart]] to open up, allowing the [[light]] of [[God]] to [[flow]] through you at these times.

Allow this time to open up to allow the guidance to immediately come forth to show you the way through this. Do not look at these times with fear. Do not bury yourselves when these times happen. Rather, go headlong into these times. Cherish these times, for if they did not happen how would you learn to get past them? The more one resists the more the resistance will take over, the more controlling it will become. Know that each day when you arise you go into the moment of each day not knowing who you may meet that day. You will not know what may strike, what may happen. Upon awakening open at that moment to any of the possibilities of the day, to any of the directions that the day may lay out for you. Also be open for in each day, however mundane, however boring, there are different paths that you can take, different decisions that you can all make. Lighten your load. Do not live with the fear, with the anxiety that something happening will not be within what your expectations may be of yourselves. For, you see, that through this, by openly observing yourselves and not judging yourselves, by being non-critical of yourselves, it will become much easier for you to be non-judgmental, non- critical, and loving towards others. For they are experiencing their days just as you.

Allow this time to open up to allow the [[guidance]] to [[immediately]] come forth to show you the way through this. Do not look at these times with [[fear]]. Do not [[bury]] yourselves when these times happen. Rather, go headlong into these times. [[Cherish]] these times, for if they did not happen how would you [[learn]] to get past them? The more one [[resists]] the more the resistance will take over, the more [[controlling]] it will become. Know that each day when you arise you go into the [[moment]] of each day not knowing who you may meet that day. You will not know what may strike, what may happen. Upon [[awakening]] open at that moment to any of the [[possibilities]] of the day, to any of the [[directions]] that the day may lay out for you. Also be open for in each day, however [[mundane]], however boring, there are [[different]] [[paths]] that you can take, [[different]] [[decisions]] that you can all make. Lighten your load. Do not live with the [[fear]], with the [[anxiety]] that something happening will not be within what your [[expectations]] may be of yourselves. For, you see, that through this, by openly [[observing]] yourselves and not judging yourselves, by being non-critical of yourselves, it will become much easier for you to be non-judgmental, non- critical, and [[loving]] towards others. For they are [[experiencing]] their days just as you.

Their [[actions]] may not be what they had [[planned]] for that day. Through [[love]] and [[support]] for yourselves and for each other, know that everyone has their good and bad days, days when you are [[flowing]], days when you are very centered and it seems that you are so in [[control]], that you are flying. You will think, "I've got it handled. I know what this is about." This may not last. You may have set your [[expectations]] for everyday upon this one day. Rather than set [[expectations]], set a [[goal]] for yourselves to [[do the will of God]]. Each and every one of you do this. Know that as you are doing the best you can, do not always have [[expectations]] at a higher reach that you can possibly grasp. Keep your [[goals]] within the [[limits]] of where you are. If your goals start to create [[stress]] within you, take a second look. Restructure your [[goals]] to within where you are, knowing you can reach new heights. It does take [[work]]. There will be days when, upon rising, nothing will go right for you. This too, is possibly that you have set your [[goals]], your [[expectations]], too high for that day. Lower them and get into a [[center]] for that day where you are, where your [[emotions]] are, where your [[mind]] is. There are times when your [[emotions]] will overcome you. Allow them to go their route. Allow them their [[time]], for this may be a way of telling you a release is needed, a release is in [[process]]. To shove this down [[thinking]] you are beyond this would not be [[healthy]]. Keep yourselves open. Keep the [[guidance]] [[flowing]]. Check in with your heartfelt [[feelings]], your true selves, often during the day to see if you are off the beat of this, that possibly you have taken the wrong [[path]]. By opening up you can back track yourselves back on to the correct path for you that day.

Their actions may not be what they had planned for that day. Through love and support for yourselves and for each other, know that everyone has their good and bad days, days when you are flowing, days when you are very centered and it seems that you are so in control, that you are flying. You will think, "I've got it handled. I know what this is about." This may not last. You may have set your expectations for everyday upon this one day. Rather than set expectations, set a goal for yourselves to do the will of God. Each and every one of you do this. Know that as you are doing the best you can, do not always have expectations at a higher reach that you can possibly grasp. Keep your goals within the limits of where you are. If your goals start to create stress within you, take a second look. Restructure your goals to within where you are, knowing you can reach new heights. It does take work. There will be days when, upon rising, nothing will go right for you. This too, is possibly that you have set your goals, your expectations, too high for that day. Lower them and get into a center for that day where you are, where your emotions are, where your mind is. There are times when your emotions will overcome you. Allow them to go their route. Allow them their time, for this may be a way of telling you a release is needed, a release is in process. To shove this down thinking you are beyond this would not be healthy. Keep yourselves open. Keep the guidance flowing. Check in with your heartfelt feelings, your true selves, often during the day to see if you are off the beat of this, that possibly you have taken the wrong path. By opening up you can back track yourselves back on to the correct path for you that day.

[[Feel]] open and know that you have a [[support]] group that, if you could see it, you would be so overwhelmed. You can at any time open up to this support [[group]] and [[feel]] the [[love]] and the nurturing. Know that you can depend on each other. If your day gets beyond your means where you cannot cope, call upon your [[friends]]. This will not only help you but give them an [[opportunity]] to serve.

I will now accept [[questions]].

 

I will now accept questions.

===Dialogue===

===Dialogue===

Student #1: I would just like to welcome you to our group and thank you for the effort and all the time spent on our behalf. I'm sure you will join me in welcoming (two new people are introduced) who are here today. *Elyon: Yes, you're welcome and I welcome you two into the arms of the group. Know that the door is open to you always.

Student #1: I would just like to [[welcome]] you to our [[group]] and [[thank]] you for the [[effort]] and all the time spent on our behalf. I'm sure you will join me in [[welcoming]] (two new people are introduced) who are here today.  

Student #2: Expectations can be set too high and this can bring frustration. By lowering them I think you mean make them more realistic. I feel like I do the opposite and don't set my expectations high enough. I just plod along. Could you please discuss expectations a little more.

Elyon: Yes, you're welcome and I [[welcome]] you two into the arms of the [[group]]. Know that the door is open to you always.

Elyon: Many are very critical of themselves. They do not accept themselves be it physically, mentally, spiritually, always striving to be some other way, never fully accepting themselves for who they are at any given moment. This can be damaging for they never live life. They are always trying to live up to what they set their expectations at. This becomes a vicious cycle. They cannot just allow. They do not give themselves the opportunity to find out who they are, what their true personality consists of, for they are always trying to become this person they have their expectations of. As with all things there has to be a balance. Rather than use the word expectations, use the word goal. Use the word desire. I desire this for my true self today. If what your true self desires is not being met as a goal, then you tend to become out of balance. If you feel you would like to take a day and spend it in bed, not arising, covering up your head to not experience life on the outside that day, closing you drapes, so be it. You are not hiding from the world that day. You may need a day off from everything. If you, however, did this everyday, not allowing yourself the experience of life, there would be no balance. For you to create this openness within you, check with yourself to see if you are where your true feelings are. See if your path is straight or zigzagged with many boulders, many hurdles that you have placed there because your goals are higher than what is achievable for you. Does this help?

Student #2: [[Expectations]] can be set too high and this can bring [[frustration]]. By lowering them I think you mean make them more realistic. I feel like I do the [[opposite]] and don't set my [[expectations]] high enough. I just plod along. Could you please discuss [[expectations]] a little more.

Student #2: Yes. I appreciate the distinction between expectations and desires. I see desires as setting my course. Expectations become roadblocks like deadlines. As we have learned from the teachers, the linear approach isn't the way everything is done in the universe. It's a matter of function and filtering out rather than step one, step two.

Elyon: Many are very [[critical]] of themselves. They do not [[accept]] themselves be it [[physically]], [[mentally]], [[spiritually]], always striving to be some other way, never fully [[accepting]] themselves for who they are at any given [[moment]]. This can be damaging for they never live [[life]]. They are always trying to live up to what they set their [[expectations]] at. This becomes a vicious [[cycle]]. They cannot just allow. They do not give themselves the [[opportunity]] to find out who they are, what their true [[personality]] consists of, for they are always trying to become this person they have their [[expectations]] of. As with all things there has to be a [[balance]]. Rather than use the [[word]] [[expectations]], use the word [[goal]]. Use the word [[desire]]. I desire this for my true [[self]] today. If what your true self desires is not being met as a goal, then you tend to become out of [[balance]]. If you feel you would like to take a day and spend it in bed, not arising, covering up your head to not [[experience]] life on the outside that day, closing you drapes, so be it. You are not hiding from the world that day. You may need a day off from [[everything]]. If you, however, did this everyday, not allowing yourself the [[experience]] of [[life]], there would be no [[balance]]. For you to create this [[openness]] within you, check with yourself to see if you are where your true [[feelings]] are. See if your [[path]] is straight or zigzagged with many boulders, many hurdles that you have placed there because your [[goals]] are higher than what is achievable for you. Does this help?

Elyon: Maybe a lesson for you, for you all if you wish, is to experience one day without expectations. Take that word totally out of your vocabulary. You may enjoy it so much you'll wish to spend the next day as such also.

Student #2: Yes. I appreciate the [[distinction]] between [[expectations]] and [[desires]]. I see desires as setting my [[course]]. [[Expectations]] become [[roadblocks]] like deadlines. As we have learned from [[the teachers]], the [[linear]] approach isn't the way [[everything]] is done in [[the universe]]. It's a matter of [[function]] and filtering out rather than step one, step two.

Student #3: It seems like you have to evaluate yourself at times and see where you're going. But also you need self-forgetfulness as well, and not to try to pre-program everything but just live it, just go forth. We don't need to evaluate each step as long as we are stepping.

Student #3: It seems like you have to [[evaluate]] yourself at times and see where you're going. But also you need self-forgetfulness as well, and not to try to pre-[[program]] [[everything]] but just live it, just go forth. We don't need to [[evaluate]] each step as long as we are [[stepping]].

Elyon: Yes. Self-evaluation goes hand-in-hand with the true desires. If you are self- evaluating from your ego, animalistic side where it becomes critical and non-nurturing, this is when the expectations become greater. Keep it all within your true nature, rather than, as we spoke of, in the negative fog, the old belief systems, society's dictation of how you should look, how you should live. Allow it all to go from you and allow the truth to shine. Bring your true desires out in front of you. See how bright they are. Do a polarity of (contrast?) the expectation side, a self-evaluation from the ego side, and you will begin to see how important it is, how healthy it is to do this. Yes.

Elyon: Yes. [[Self-evaluation]] goes hand-in-hand with the true desires. If you are self- evaluating from your ego, animalistic side where it becomes [[critical]] and non-nurturing, this is when the [[expectations]] become greater. Keep it all within your true [[nature]], rather than, as we spoke of, in the [[negative]] [[fog]], the old belief systems, [[society]]'s dictation of how you should look, how you should live. Allow it all to go from you and allow the [[truth]] to shine. Bring your true [[desires]] out in front of you. See how bright they are. Do a [[polarity]] of ([[contrast]]?) the [[expectation]] side, a [[self-evaluation]] from the [[ego]] side, and you will begin to see how important it is, how [[healthy]] it is to do this. Yes.

Student #4: A couple weeks ago our assignment was to discuss with at least one other person soul growth. I understood it as: What is really important? What do we take with us when we go? That isn't quite how you phrased it. I wonder if you have any comments based on our having this assignment.

Student #4: A couple weeks ago our [[assignment]] was to discuss with at least one other person [[soul growth]]. I [[understood]] it as: What is really important? What do we take with us when we go? That isn't quite how you phrased it. I [[wonder]] if you have any comments based on our having this [[assignment]].

Elyon: Through the sharing from that assignment you had more opportunity to get to know yourself. You allow yourself to focus upon what is important and at the same time share with others and allow them to see they have choices. What they gain here through their goodness and their love is not lost. There is in fact ascension for everyone upon their choosing. This assignment was as much for your own growth as it was to share with others. Does this help?

Elyon: Through the [[sharing]] from that [[assignment]] you had more [[opportunity]] to get to know yourself. You allow yourself to [[focus]] upon what is important and at the same time [[share]] with others and allow them to see they have [[choices]]. What they gain here through their [[goodness]] and their [[love]] is not lost. There is in fact [[ascension]] for everyone upon their [[choosing]]. This assignment was as much for your own [[growth]] as it was to [[share]] with others. Does this help?

Student #4: Yes, thank you.

Student #4: Yes, thank you.

Student #5: How easily does help come to us? If we feel it's not right for us to be in the job we are in, the relationship we are in, if I want help outside of myself, I need guidance, how easily does that come?

Elyon: There are at this time personal [[teachers]] available for everyone if they so wish. But know that they are not a [[magic]] [[wand]]. They will [[guide]] you, bring you into [[awareness]] and help you [[focus]] upon [[doing the will of God]]. Through their [[guidance]] and [[focusing]] you can begin to see a clearer [[picture]] of your [[blocks]], your boundaries, to help you clear these away. You, however, have to clear these away. We are only [[teachers]], [[guides]], [[friends]]. We do not in any way infringe upon you [[freewill]]. You always row your own boat. But, yes, it is available if you so want.

Elyon: There are at this time personal teachers available for everyone if they so wish. But know that they are not a magic wand. They will guide you, bring you into awareness and help you focus upon doing the will of God. Through their guidance and focusing you can begin to see a clearer picture of your blocks, your boundaries, to help you clear these away. You, however, have to clear these away. We are only teachers, guides, friends. We do not in any way infringe upon you freewill. You always row your own boat. But, yes, it is available if you so want.

Student #5:Is there help in this group here for me to [[discover]] this [[guidance]]?

Elyon: Most certainly. I am also available. You can set up a [[private]] session and we can talk of this further.  

 

Elyon: Most certainly. I am also available. You can set up a private session and we can talk of this further. If there are no further questions, I will bid you farewell. Go forth with your open hearts. Step into the newness of your true self. For, my student friends, it is your true self that you are building your soul growth from. It is this that you will take with you. To be concerned with all the illusions, the old belief systems, the old survival mechanisms, is very time consuming. Begin to pull back and focus yourselves on the truth of who you really are. From this your goals will become easier. Your days will become easier, for you will not be walking through the muck. You will be walking in the crystal clear. Good bye.

If there are no further [[questions]], I will bid you [[farewell]]. Go forth with your open [[hearts]]. Step into the newness of your true [[self]]. For, my student [[friends]], it is your true self that you are building your [[soul growth]] from. It is this that you will take with you. To be concerned with all the [[illusions]], the old [[belief]] systems, the old [[survival]] [[mechanisms]], is very time consuming. Begin to pull back and [[focus]] yourselves on the [[truth]] of who you really are. From this your [[goals]] will become easier. Your days will become easier, for you will not be walking through the muck. You will be walking in the crystal [[clear]]. [[Good bye]].

(Later that evening there was another session with a different TR and three others present.)

(Later that evening there was another session with a different TR and three others present.)

Elyon: Hello again, friends. I am Elyon, your [[teacher]]. I know the hardships you [[face]] in life. I ask you to always look to [[the Father]] for your spiritual food. Many times we all must [[proceed]] with the [[events]] that [[transpire]] in our lives that do not bring [[satisfaction]] and do not appear to make [[progress]]. Yet, as it all [[unfolds]], we realize that at the [[point]] of result the [[plan]] was nearly [[perfect]]. Nothing can be exactly perfect while we [[unfold]] in this [[dimension]] of [[time]]. I have been with you this evening and I am fully aware of your [[struggles]] and acknowledge your needs. Many are here available to help, and they can be [[accessed]] at any time. You are special [[students]]. I am looking forward to what is in store. I have been able to scan your [[potential]] and see a great storehouse, much to [[actualize]]. Your requests are known. May I now turn this over to Evanson.

Elyon: Hello again, friends. I am Elyon, your teacher. I know the hardships you face in life. I ask you to always look to the Father for your spiritual food. Many times we all must proceed with the events that transpire in our lives that do not bring satisfaction and do not appear to make progress. Yet, as it all unfolds, we realize that at the point of result the plan was nearly perfect. Nothing can be exactly perfect while we unfold in this dimension of time. I have been with you this evening and I am fully aware of your struggles and acknowledge your needs. Many are here available to help, and they can be accessed at any time. You are special students. I am looking forward to what is in store. I have been able to scan your potential and see a great storehouse, much to actualize. Your requests are known. May I now turn this over to Evanson.

Evanson: Good evening. I am Evanson, an assistant. I will let you [[experience]] some of the [[differences]] that exist in regards to our [[status]] and assignment as [[teachers]], for I am not to be functioning in Elyon's role yet. I am here to provide [[guidance]] to my assigned associate. You each likewise have this very [[opportunity]]. Perhaps this will [[transpire]] even now...We are very [[excited]] to be here with you, though our [[efforts]] do face [[difficulties]]. I recognize how [[distracted]] your [[life]] can be and see how important [[activities]] are that we might not consider [[necessary]]. Your life is yours to live, and we are [[partners]] with you. May I [[encourage]] you to look at you own inner [[resources]]. Here you have all that is required. You are in [[training]], for you have been active in your personal [[ascent]]. We would not be here now working with you if you hadn't been so [[successful]] to date.

Evanson: Good evening. I am Evanson, an assistant. I will let you experience some of the differences that exist in regards to our status and assignment as teachers, for I am not to be functioning in Elyon's role yet. I am here to provide guidance to my assigned associate. You each likewise have this very opportunity. Perhaps this will transpire even now...We are very excited to be here with you, though our efforts do face difficulties. I recognize how distracted your life can be and see how important activities are that we might not consider necessary. Your life is yours to live, and we are partners with you. May I encourage you to look at you own inner resources. Here you have all that is required. You are in training, for you have been active in your personal ascent. We would not be here now working with you if you hadn't been so successful to date.

(Then followed messages and [[dialogue]] with the personal teachers of the group.)

==Session 2==

==Session 2==

Sept. 12, 1993

Sept. 12, 1993