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R: If nobody else has one, I do. We were very much aware just before that accident. Calvin and I talked about our [[Guardian Angel]]s being in the [[process]] of protecting us by keeping us out of harms’ way. And, of course, that’s a bold and maybe even [[egotistical]] thought, that there seemed to be some real power inasmuch as within seconds after that, we were, well, within minutes after that, we were in the midst of a horrendous [[accident]] and to see that [[time space]] accidents do happen. Could you comment about how perhaps our [[guardian angels]] work or if they were present with us in that capacity today?

R: If nobody else has one, I do. We were very much aware just before that accident. Calvin and I talked about our [[Guardian Angel]]s being in the [[process]] of protecting us by keeping us out of harms’ way. And, of course, that’s a bold and maybe even [[egotistical]] thought, that there seemed to be some real power inasmuch as within seconds after that, we were, well, within minutes after that, we were in the midst of a horrendous [[accident]] and to see that [[time space]] accidents do happen. Could you comment about how perhaps our [[guardian angels]] work or if they were present with us in that capacity today?

ABRAHAM Yes, they are with you. Yes, Guardian Angels do attempt to alter the accidents of time. They do attempt to reach their mortal friends provided that it is Father’s will. But the [[angels]] cannot pick and choose who will survive an accident and who will not. They work in conjunction with other celestial personalities along with Michael and the Divine Minister to assist the mortal in Father’s plan of [[destiny]]. We find them to be very pleasant, loving and concerned for their mortal friends. We know, at times, you can feel their essence if you will be aware. They are overjoyed to serve and to know their labor is appreciated and worthwhile. Another question?

ABRAHAM Yes, they are with you. Yes, [[Guardian Angels]] do attempt to alter the [[accidents]] of time. They do attempt to reach their [[mortal]] friends provided that it is Father’s will. But the [[angels]] cannot pick and choose who will [[survive]] an accident and who will not. They work in conjunction with other celestial personalities along with [[Michael]] and the [[Divine Minister]] to assist the mortal in Father’s plan of [[destiny]]. We find them to be very pleasant, loving and concerned for their mortal friends. We know, at times, you can feel their [[essence]] if you will be aware. They are overjoyed to serve and to know their [[labor]] is appreciated and worthwhile. Another question?

R: I’d just like to thank you very much for the lesson tonight and comments and answers that you’ve given me. And I just want you to know that I appreciate this ability and this opportunity to speak with you. (You’re welcome.)

R: I’d just like to thank you very much for the lesson tonight and comments and answers that you’ve given me. And I just want you to know that I [[appreciate]] this ability and this [[opportunity]] to speak with you. (You’re welcome.)

C: Abraham, today after that accident it made me very aware of and appreciative..I’m sure they felt it because I felt them...of their protection of me in life. The girl, Angela, who was with me, we had to pull over and stop and think about what happened after we started going again and of the overwhelming appreciation for their watch-care and Father’s watch-care. I’m sure it’s taken for granted too much. And words can’t express to them how much appreciation I have for their help, for not only me, but my loved ones, family and stuff.

C: Abraham, today after that [[accident]] it made me very [[aware]] of and [[appreciative]]..I’m sure they felt it because I felt them...of their [[protection]] of me in life. The girl, Angela, who was with me, we had to pull over and stop and think about what happened after we started going again and of the overwhelming appreciation for their [[watch-care]] and Father’s watch-care. I’m sure it’s taken for granted too much. And [[words]] can’t express to them how much [[appreciation]] I have for their help, for not only me, but my loved ones, family and stuff.

ABRAHAM: They are aware and thank you. More questions?

ABRAHAM: They are aware and thank you. More questions?

E: You said that it’s difficult or impossible to withhold something from our [[Thought Adjusters]]. And I have become more aware of the Thought Adjuster’s awareness of what’s going on. And it seems like the more aware I become, the more I’m aware of the Thought Adjuster’s awareness. I was just wondering if that’s part of spiritual growth or if that’s fairly common?

E: You said that it’s [[difficult]] or impossible to withhold something from our [[Thought Adjusters]]. And I have [[become]] more aware of the Thought Adjuster’s awareness of what’s going on. And it seems like the more aware I become, the more I’m aware of the Thought Adjuster’s awareness. I was just [[wondering]] if that’s part of [[spiritual growth]] or if that’s fairly common?

ABRAHAM: Yes, you are correct. It is you that becomes more aware and your acknowledgment of this is quite pleasing to the Indwelling Fragment. At each step when mortal subjects can abide to the Thought Adjuster’s requests you can possibly also feel the Father Fragment’s [[joy]]. Yes, your [[perception]] of this is correct. More questions?

ABRAHAM: Yes, you are correct. It is you that becomes more aware and your acknowledgment of this is quite pleasing to the [[Indwelling Fragment]]. At each step when mortal subjects can abide to the Thought Adjuster’s requests you can possibly also feel the Father Fragment’s [[joy]]. Yes, your [[perception]] of this is correct. More questions?

A: Abraham, the lesson tonight has really been helpful for me in my problem with my [[relationship]], but I still have two questions. The main, the first one is still about my [[fear]]. I have an easier time giving up that [[resistance]] to giving her space so she can be where she needs to be. But I still am afraid she’ll find someone else too easily and not remember what I [[thought]] was a fairly spiritual relationship we had. But more than that, my twin brother reminds me I’ll find someone else too. And his [[perception]] is that he hopes I just don’t lead her down the same wrong path, being not so [[Bible]] founded and that path is a bad path. So can you help me with those?

A: Abraham, the lesson tonight has really been helpful for me in my problem with my relationship, but I still have two questions. The main, the first one is still about my fear. I have an easier time giving up that resistance to giving her space so she can be where she needs to be. But I still am afraid she’ll find someone else too easily and not remember what I thought was a fairly spiritual relationship we had. But more than that, my twin brother reminds me I’ll find someone else too. And his perception is that he hopes I just don’t lead her down the same wrong path, being not so [[Bible]] founded and that path is a bad path. So can you help me with those?

ABRAHAM: Yes. Your [[anxiety]] in this matter is apparent. And your [[fear]] is understood. But I must say if this [[relationship]] is to be, then it will be. Difficult is this man/woman relationship. Much [[learning]] is there still left on this subject. All you need do is [[honestly]] expose your [[feelings]] to yourself and your friend. And if your honest feelings are [[rejected]] then possibly your relationship is not as [[spiritual]] as you perceived.

 

ABRAHAM: Yes. Your anxiety in this matter is apparent. And your [[fear]] is understood. But I must say if this [[relationship]] is to be, then it will be. Difficult is this man/woman relationship. Much learning is there still left on this subject. All you need do is honestly expose your [[feelings]] to yourself and your friend. And if your honest feelings are rejected then possibly your relationship is not as [[spiritual]] as you perceived.

A: Thanks. That helps. And as well as the next part about my brother?

A: Thanks. That helps. And as well as the next part about my brother?

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 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_wars 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 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoda 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 [[creation]]s 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 foreword]]. (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.

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?

 

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]].)

===Closing===

===Closing===

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]].

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]].