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ABRAHAM: Yes. Your brother has very strong [[belief]]s. It is difficult for him to understand your beliefs. In his [[love]] for you he would do his best to advise you. And again I would say, look within your own [[heart]] and [[mind]] and to your own [[belief]] [[system]], for there lies the best possible advice. Yes. I would say, let time pass, be open and accepting to Father’s will and to His path He has planned out for you. I would remind all that resistance takes a lot of energy, probably more so than to flow with the problem. Does this help? (Very much. Thank you.) You’re welcome. More questions?

ABRAHAM: Yes. Your brother has very strong [[belief]]s. It is difficult for him to understand your beliefs. In his [[love]] for you he would do his best to advise you. And again I would say, look within your own [[heart]] and [[mind]] and to your own [[belief]] [[system]], for there lies the best possible advice. Yes. I would say, let time pass, be open and accepting to Father’s will and to His path He has planned out for you. I would remind all that resistance takes a lot of energy, probably more so than to flow with the problem. Does this help? (Very much. Thank you.) You’re welcome. More questions?

J: Abraham, this may seem like a silly question but it’s something that I’ve noticed every since this Teaching Mission began. The teachers, including yourself, quite often make a sentence beginning with an adjective and then the noun that it describes follows, which is not typical for normal conversation in English. I noticed in the...this is the silly part... in the Star Wars series, which to me was very symbolic of spiritual issues. If you’re not familiar with this, it is a series of movies that came out a few years ago. And one of the spiritual masters in that story was Yoda. And Yoda had this peculiar habit of beginning sentences with adjectives, the same way you teachers do. I’m wondering if there may have been some teacher input to the writers of that movie where they might have been familiar with the way you teachers express yourselves sometimes with that peculiarity? Is this a coincidence or is there some connection there that you’re aware of?

J: Abraham, this may seem like a silly question but it’s something that I’ve noticed every since this [[Teaching Mission]] began. The [[teachers]], including yourself, quite often make a sentence beginning with an adjective and then the noun that it describes follows, which is not typical for normal conversation in [[English]]. I noticed in the...this is the silly part... in the [[Star Wars]] series, which to me was very [[symbolic]] of spiritual issues. If you’re not familiar with this, it is a series of movies that came out a few years ago. And one of the spiritual masters in that story was Yoda. And Yoda had this peculiar habit of beginning sentences with adjectives, the same way you teachers do. I’m wondering if there may have been some teacher input to the writers of that movie where they might have been familiar with the way you teachers express yourselves sometimes with that peculiarity? Is this a coincidence or is there some connection there that you’re aware of?

ABRAHAM: Silly this question is not. (Laughter.) Yes, many movies, plays, books have we assisted in completing. But also this particular way of speaking was applied long, long ago. As mortal language changed I do suppose some of us teachers did not. And we will still speak the best way we can for mortal transmitters to understand. Does that help?

ABRAHAM: Silly this question is not. (Laughter.) Yes, many movies, plays, books have we assisted in completing. But also this particular way of speaking was applied long, long ago. As [[mortal]] [[language]] changed I do suppose some of us teachers did not. And we will still speak the best way we can for mortal transmitters to understand. Does that help?

J: Yes I understand you correctly. I guess that was the essence of what I was getting at is to what extent do the teachers participate in artistic creations in our culture. And I’m understanding that probably quite a bit. Right?

J: Yes I understand you correctly. I guess that was the [[essence]] of what I was getting at is to what extent do the teachers participate in artistic [[creation]]s in our [[culture]]. And I’m understanding that probably quite a bit. Right?

ABRAHAM: Correct. Yes, much of your plays, movies, entertainment, that leaves you with some sort of familiar...(pause)

ABRAHAM: Correct. Yes, much of your plays, movies, entertainment, that leaves you with some sort of familiar...(pause)

TR: I can’t say the word...but I can probably spell it. (Elward: Spell it.) No, I can’t spell it either. (Laughter) (Rachel: Familiarity?) Yes, that’s it. Whew!

TR: I can’t say the [[word]]...but I can probably spell it. (Elward: Spell it.) No, I can’t spell it either. (Laughter) (Rachel: Familiarity?) Yes, that’s it. Whew!

ABRAHAM: These forms of entertainment or writings have not only teacher input, but also others as well, angels, Michael. Even your medical field is assisted. And we deliver our message in the most simple way we can. More questions?

ABRAHAM: These forms of entertainment or writings have not only teacher input, but also others as well, [[angels]], [[Michael]]. Even your medical field is assisted. And we deliver our message in the most simple way we can. More questions?

C: I’d say, excluding the Urantia Book, for simplicity then. At least the forward. (Laughter.)

C: I’d say, excluding the [[Urantia Book]], for simplicity then. At least the forward. (Laughter.)

J: I’d like to make a comment. Maybe you can get a question out of this. One of the changes that’s happened to me through my experience having been exposed to the Teaching Mission for the past three or four years is that earlier in my life I felt like I had exaggerated feelings of self-importance. The Mission has sort of unraveled those for me. I feel I’ve sort of lost those feelings of self-importance to the point where I don’t feel any more important than any other being on this planet. And I’m not...It’s a relief to feel this way. It takes a certain burden off of me. But at the same time I wonder if it’s a positive development in my life? I think part of it is that I’m not motivated by things that seem to motivate most mortals, like status or money or excessive recognition. So, in a way, I feel like maybe I’m too complacent with where I am in life and too accepting of my own human fallibility’s and that maybe...I wonder if I should have more of a burning desire for perfection than I do anymore? These are some of my thoughts lately and if you want to comment on them I’d gladly hear your comments.

J: I’d like to make a comment. Maybe you can get a question out of this. One of the changes that’s happened to me through my experience having been exposed to the Teaching Mission for the past three or four years is that earlier in my life I felt like I had exaggerated feelings of self-importance. The Mission has sort of unraveled those for me. I feel I’ve sort of lost those feelings of self-importance to the point where I don’t feel any more important than any other being on this planet. And I’m not...It’s a relief to feel this way. It takes a certain burden off of me. But at the same time I [[wonder]] if it’s a positive development in my life? I think part of it is that I’m not motivated by [[things]] that seem to motivate most mortals, like [[status]] or [[money]] or excessive recognition. So, in a way, I feel like maybe I’m too complacent with where I am in life and too accepting of my own [[human]] fallibility’s and that maybe...I wonder if I should have more of a burning desire for perfection than I do anymore? These are some of my [[thoughts]] lately and if you want to comment on them I’d gladly hear your comments.

ABRAHAM: Yes. Yes, possibly your perception of self-importance was lessened, but more so was your perception of your brothers’ and sisters’ importance heightened. Now you realize that you and your fellows are of equal importance. Yes, your lack of motivation is perhaps due to your lack of honestly and truly applying yourself, your knowledge, for I perceive you may be motivated through teaching or sharing your knowledge. An attempt at applying yourself more to subjects that may interest you would perhaps elevate your level of excitement and enthusiasm toward life.

ABRAHAM: Yes. Yes, possibly your [[perception]] of self-importance was lessened, but more so was your perception of your brothers’ and sisters’ importance heightened. Now you realize that you and your fellows are of equal importance. Yes, your lack of motivation is perhaps due to your lack of honestly and truly applying yourself, your [[knowledge]], for I perceive you may be motivated through teaching or sharing your knowledge. An attempt at applying yourself more to subjects that may interest you would perhaps elevate your level of excitement and enthusiasm toward life.

Granted, you are a wonderful example of an intellectual and spiritual son. And at times your lack of self-application may discourage your feelings of excitement for living. Yes, I truly believe this would be best answered by you. Does this help? (Yes it does. Appreciate it. Thank you.) You’re welcome. One more question.

Granted, you are a [[wonderful]] example of an [[intellectual]] and [[spiritual]] son. And at times your lack of self-application may discourage your feelings of excitement for living. Yes, I truly believe this would be best answered by you. Does this help? (Yes it does. Appreciate it. Thank you.) You’re welcome. One more question.

A: I’d like to generalize my question before about with my brother. How to deal with people that are so fundamentally founded in the Bible? They believe that this would be something of a demon cult? And that is how he believes.

A: I’d like to generalize my question before about with my brother. How to deal with people that are so fundamentally founded in the Bible? They believe that this would be something of a demon cult? And that is how he believes.

ABRAHAM: Yes. He is not alone in his beliefs. Mostly all you can do is assure him of your joy that you have found on your path to Father and do not try to sway him over to your path. And in turn maybe he would agree not to attempt to bring you to his path of beliefs. Assure him you are safe and he need not fear anything. Yes, a feeling of mercy for him may apply and in time as he sees your joy, your growth, his fear will lessen, his trust will be greater. Yes, this is a task some teachers have been assigned to begin to remove the fear tactics in some religions. Just assure your brother you are safe and you understand his concern for you. And also tell him at any sign of trouble you would talk with him. Keep the line of communication open with him. Do not put down his belief system and continue to live by Michael’s example. Does this help?

ABRAHAM: Yes. He is not alone in his [[belief]]s. Mostly all you can do is assure him of your [[joy]] that you have found on your path to Father and do not try to sway him over to your path. And in turn maybe he would agree not to attempt to bring you to his path of beliefs. Assure him you are safe and he need not [[fear]] anything. Yes, a feeling of [[mercy]] for him may apply and in [[time]] as he sees your joy, your growth, his fear will lessen, his [[trust]] will be greater. Yes, this is a task some [[teachers]] have been assigned to begin to remove the fear [[tactics]] in some [[religion]]s. Just assure your brother you are safe and you understand his concern for you. And also tell him at any sign of trouble you would talk with him. Keep the line of [[communication]] open with him. Do not put down his belief [[system]] and continue to live by Michael’s example. Does this help?

A: Very much. Thank you. But I feel selfish for taking the last question though.

A: Very much. Thank you. But I feel selfish for taking the last question though.

C: It’s about time you asked questions. (Laughter.)

C: It’s about time you asked questions. (Laughter.)

 

ABRAHAM: This week I ask you to be aware of your patterns of resistance and begin to watch for the lessons Father lays out before you. Shalom.

ABRAHAM: This week I ask you to be aware of your [[pattern]]s of [[resistance]] and begin to watch for the lessons Father lays out before you. [[Shalom]].

[[Category: The Teaching Mission: Dialogues]]

[[Category: The Teaching Mission: Dialogues]]