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===Lesson===

===Lesson===

When you conceive of forgiveness there occurs in your innermost being, in your core, a barrier, a wall, a dividing post. This understanding that there is a need for forgiveness has brought you up from a lower state of not wanting to forgive or not knowing that you should forgive. We will not focus on that at the moment. Rather we will focus on looking at this wall or barrier that becomes ere ted when you consider the act of forgiving.

When you conceive of forgiveness, there occurs in your innermost being, in your core, a barrier, a wall, a dividing post. This understanding that there is a need for forgiveness has brought you up from a lower state of not wanting to forgive or not knowing that you should forgive. We will not focus on that at the moment. Rather we will focus on looking at this wall or barrier that becomes erected when you consider the act of forgiving.

The nature of this wall, this barrier, consists mostly of fear, consists of hostility or anger, consists of lack of knowledge and understanding, and consists of lack of a desire to forgive. Forgiveness, then, must be viewed as a part of emotion. Once you have identified the need to forgive then these emotions or lack of knowledge are those things which build the wall, create that division between you and your fellow brothers or sisters, or between you and the other one. This lack of forgiveness also divides and separates you greatly from the Source through which all forgiveness can readily be rectified.

The nature of this wall, this barrier, consists mostly of fear, consists of hostility or anger, consists of lack of knowledge and understanding, and consists of lack of a desire to forgive. Forgiveness, then, must be viewed as a part of emotion. Once you have identified the need to forgive then these emotions or lack of knowledge are those things which build the wall, create that division between you and your fellow brothers or sisters, or between you and the other one. This lack of forgiveness also divides and separates you greatly from the Source through which all forgiveness can readily be rectified.  

In this discourse this evening let us look at these various roadblocks in order that you can begin to consciously practice and question your own self and your motive when it comes to your own ability to forgive.

In this discourse this evening let us look at these various roadblocks, in order that you can begin to consciously practice and question your own self and your motive when it comes to your own ability to forgive.  

First one must consider that the greatest error in forgiving is to not comprehend that this lack of forgiving separates you from God. More often than you all can realize you have, and your fellow mankind/womenkind have separated yourselves from the Source. There is within the mind and emotions a sense of emptiness, often not understood by the individual. They cannot understand why this emptiness has manifested itself. It is because they have not only cut themselves off from their relationships with another, but most importantly from their relationship with God, often unconsciously. And so, my friends, whenever you understand that there is a need to forgive know that the act of forgiveness is extremely important in order to break down that separation between you and the Source, between you and God.

First, one must consider that the greatest error in forgiving is to not comprehend that this lack of forgiving separates you from God. More often than you all can realize you have, and your fellow mankind/womenkind have separated yourselves from the Source. There is within the mind and emotions a sense of emptiness, often not understood by the individual. They cannot understand why this emptiness has manifested itself. It is because they have not only cut themselves off from their relationships with another, but most importantly from their relationship with God, often unconsciously. And so, my friends, whenever you understand that there is a need to forgive, know that the act of forgiveness is extremely important in order to break down that separation between you and the Source, between you and God.

Once you have understood this you are more willing to go into the stillness to seek nurturing, that the other barriers that separate you in this relationship to your fellow brothers and sisters are dissolved. You are thereby given in this stillness divine direction, a sense of security, and the ability to forgive.

Once you have understood this, you are more willing to go into the stillness to seek nurturing, that the other barriers that separate you in this relationship to your fellow brothers and sisters are dissolved. You are thereby given in this stillness divine direction, a sense of security, and the ability to forgive.  

The emotion of fear arises in forgiveness from the fact that by forgiving you are placing yourself in a vulnerable situation. It is he/she who is fortified with inner guidance that can withstand this vulnerability and let go of the fear that prevents you from taking steps towards forgiveness.

The emotion of fear arises in forgiveness from the fact that by forgiving you are placing yourself in a vulnerable situation. It is he/she who is fortified with inner guidance that can withstand this vulnerability and let go of the fear that prevents you from taking steps towards forgiveness.

In consideration of forgiveness one is forced to look at the situation in which hostilities, anger, and misunderstanding have arisen. It is painful to re-experience that which has transpired but it is a necessary step in order for you to understand that forgiveness is possible. Whenever you can understand the 'why' of any situation you are better able to accept, better able to implement action, and better able to place in motion those things necessary in order for forgiveness to evolve. The ability to recognize these characteristics becomes easier the more you place yourself in the situation of wanting to forgive.

In consideration of forgiveness one is forced to look at the situation in which hostilities, anger, and misunderstanding have arisen. It is painful to re-experience that which has transpired but it is a necessary step in order for you to understand that forgiveness is possible. Whenever you can understand the 'why' of any situation you are better able to accept, better able to implement action, and better able to place in motion those things necessary in order for forgiveness to evolve. The ability to recognize these characteristics becomes easier the more you place yourself in the situation of wanting to forgive.  

It is important that even though you can understand what has transpired, even though you can see the motive of the person you need to forgive, even with this understanding there is another step you must take. And that is to begin again to love that person for himself/herself as a member of the family of the First Source and Center.

It is important that even though you can understand what has transpired, even though you can see the motive of the person you need to forgive, even with this understanding, there is another step you must take. And that is to begin again to love that person for himself/herself as a member of the family of the First Source and Center.  

All mortals, all individuals with free will are capable of error, are capable of inflicting pain and hurt on one another. It is he/she who is driven and led by the Inner Guide that sees beyond the perpetration into a grander perspective, a divine perspective; and in this divine perspective are love and mercy overshadowing any atrocities committed. It is, of course, part of a group function to forgive individually and collectively while at the same time administering fairly the consequences of an act.

All mortals, all individuals with free will are capable of error, are capable of inflicting pain and hurt on one another. It is he/she who is driven and led by the Inner Guide that sees beyond the perpetration into a grander perspective, a divine perspective; and in this divine perspective are love and mercy overshadowing any atrocities committed. It is, of course, part of a group function to forgive individually and collectively while at the same time administering fairly the consequences of an act.  

The ability to put aside your hurt transforms you, strengthens you, and allows for the forgiveness procedure to begin and work through its stages to completion.

The ability to put aside your hurt transforms you, strengthens you, and allows for the forgiveness procedure to begin and work through its stages to completion.  

It is not always possible for you the mortal to forgive immediately the first time around, especially when the hurt is deep. Through successive 'mindstorming' and heartfelt desire to forgive the inability to let go of the past will be overcome and you will be able to move on. Forgiveness requires work. Real forgiveness cannot just be off the cuff flippant language. Real forgiveness is felt through the whole of your being, mindally, physically, emotionally and even spiritually. It is part of working through this forgiveness in all of these areas that the forgiveness truly becomes integrated, effective, and eventually there is complete forgiveness.

It is not always possible for you the mortal to forgive immediately the first time around, especially when the hurt is deep. Through successive 'mind-storming' and heartfelt desire to forgive the inability to let go of the past will be overcome and you will be able to move on. Forgiveness requires work. Real forgiveness cannot just be off the cuff flippant language. Real forgiveness is felt through the whole of your being, mindally, physically, emotionally and even spiritually. It is part of working through this forgiveness in all of these areas that the forgiveness truly becomes integrated, effective, and eventually there is complete forgiveness.

If one part of your being is hesitant then forgiveness cannot be totally complete at this time. Spiritual forgiveness is, of course, one of the first areas that forgives most readily and easily for it is a greater perspective than is mindal, emotional, or physical.

If one part of your being is hesitant then forgiveness cannot be totally complete at this time. Spiritual forgiveness is, of course, one of the first areas that forgives most readily and easily for it is a greater perspective than is mindal, emotional, or physical.

At this point I will conclude my remarks and allow Tomas a chance to communicate with you."

TOMAS:  Greetings friends. It is a pleasure to greet you thus. I have been savoring Daniel's lesson and the solidarity and fluidity of this evening's session. I have a remark or two to contribute to Daniel's lesson on forgiveness. These words are merely to reiterate some of the things he has discussed.

Tomas: "Greetings friends. It is a pleasure to greet you thus. I have been savoring Daniel's lesson and the solidarity and fluidity of this evening's session. I have a remark or two to contribute to Daniel's lesson on forgiveness. These words are merely to reiterate some of the things he has discussed.

The intellect is clever at hiding the emotions. Often your angers, resentments and hurt feelings are submerged under an intellectual facade that nothing is the matter, that there is nothing to forgive. Indeed if you seek not to find further love depth with that individual or situation there is little reason for your intellect to be denied. However, your spirit will, to that extent, suffer the paucity of not knowing that individual or situation as a reality in your life.  

The intellect is clever at hiding the emotions. Often your angers, resentments and hurt feelings are submerged under an intellectual facade that nothing is the matter, that there is nothing to forgive. Indeed if you seek not to find further love depth with that individual or situation there is little reason for your intellect to be denied. However, you spirit will to that extent suffer the paucity of not knowing that individual or situation as a reality in your life.

You might begin to discern areas where forgiveness could be a viable exercise of a God seeking soul such as yourself if you hear your remarks and intonations in discourse when that person or that subject comes up. Is there an edge of hostility unaware even to yourself? Is there rather an intellectual acknowledgement of emotional pain perceived in your own social intercourse, how you bear ill will which you are not aware of?

You might begin to discern areas where forgiveness could be a viable exercise of a God seeking soul such as yourself if you hear your remarks and intonations in discourse when that person or that subject comes up. Is there an edge of hostility unaware even to yourself? Is there rather an intellectual acknowledgement of emotional pain perceived in your own social intercourse, how you bear ill will which you are not aware of?

The exercise is for you alone and for your personal development, for the gains which will be made for you, for your society, and for our mission. As you learn and put into practice these laws they become part and parcel of your environment, for your seed has been planted and will grow. I have no additional remarks at this time. I return the platform to teacher Daniel.

The exercise is for you alone and for your personal development, for the gains which will be made for you, for your society, and for our mission. As you learn and put into practice these laws they become part and parcel of your environment, for your seed has been planted and will grow. I have no additional remarks at this time. I return the platform to teacher Daniel."

DANIEL:  Tomas' words have helped to solidify and create a vision that will benefit you in this exercise of forgiving. There has been stated some important ideas that we ask you to consider, to contemplate and to put into action. It is important for you to realize that forgiving is not a one time shot. It is an ongoing process, for you will find that throughout life you are afforded many, many opportunities to step forward and follow Father's will. Those who daily commit and dedicate themselves to understanding and desiring to follow are more aware and more sensitive to the need to forgive. Therefore to all of you, you undoubtedly will find yourselves forgiving seventy times seven.

Daniel: "Tomas' words have helped to solidify and create a vision that will benefit you in this exercise of forgiving. There has been stated some important ideas that we ask you to consider, to contemplate and to put into action. It is important for you to realize that forgiving is not a one time shot. It is an ongoing process, for you will find that throughout life you are afforded many, many opportunities to step forward and follow Father's will. Those who daily commit and dedicate themselves to understanding and desiring to follow are more aware and more sensitive to the need to forgive. Therefor to all of you, you undoubtedly will find yourselves forgiving seventy times seven.

An analogy to this would be the student in the classroom who is a good student, who is a curious student, who always has the homework, who always sees there is more to do. But the less motivated and less adept student is not aware of what needs to be done. And so you will find yourselves seeing instances where forgiveness is important, forgiveness is necessary. This lesson this evening is now concluded. The floor is open for questions.

===Dialogue===

===Dialogue===

Nancy: "Good evening Daniel and Tomas. I have no questions at this time. I just wanted to tell you I felt that was a remarkable lesson tonight. I am looking forward to contemplating your words this weekend. I am beginning to examine the need for forgiveness in my life again. That is something I have put on a back burner more recently. So thank you."

Nancy: "Good evening Daniel and Tomas. I have no questions at this time. I just wanted to tell you I felt that was a remarkable lesson tonight. I am looking forward to contemplating your words this weekend. I am beginning to examine the need for forgiveness in my life again. That is something I have put on a back burner more recently. So thank you."