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===Lesson===
===Lesson===
===='''''[[Light]]'''''====
===='''''[[Light]]'''''====
I [[reflect]] on you this evening as I reflect on the delight of a [http://www.amazon.com/Net-Fireflies-Japanese-Haiku-Paintings/dp/0804818940 field of fireflies]. I observe your [[gentle]] lights go on and off as you move in and around your arenas, and it is in the [[fact]] that the light comes on unexpectedly in new and [[different]] places that brings the delight; for truly, if your lights were to shine constantly, it would be a [[different]] view entirely. Do not mistake me, I would relish the view, but I am [[grateful]] for you, my little firefly friends.
I [[reflect]] on you this evening as I reflect on the delight of a [https://www.amazon.com/Net-Fireflies-Japanese-Haiku-Paintings/dp/0804818940 field of fireflies]. I observe your [[gentle]] lights go on and off as you move in and around your arenas, and it is in the [[fact]] that the light comes on unexpectedly in new and [[different]] places that brings the delight; for truly, if your lights were to shine constantly, it would be a [[different]] view entirely. Do not mistake me, I would relish the view, but I am [[grateful]] for you, my little firefly friends.
I am reminded of our friend [[Abraham]] who has spoken of the light switch, that when [[life]] becomes [[difficult]] and you find yourself in a [[darkened]] [[experiential]] room, it is your [[privilege]] and your [[responsibility]] and your option to turn on the light switch of spirit and [[illuminate]] yourselves in the [[light]] of [[Creator Son|the Son]].
I am reminded of our friend [[Abraham]] who has spoken of the light switch, that when [[life]] becomes [[difficult]] and you find yourself in a [[darkened]] [[experiential]] room, it is your [[privilege]] and your [[responsibility]] and your option to turn on the light switch of spirit and [[illuminate]] yourselves in the [[light]] of [[Creator Son|the Son]].
Student: Okay. (Re-read paraphrased: )
Student: Okay. (Re-read paraphrased: )
<blockquote>.The Son- and Spirit-fused brethren]] will be contributing to the [[maintenance]] of the experiential equilibrium of the perfected [[superuniverses]] while they stand ready . .." now this is the part that I don't [[understand]]. "... ready to welcome the incoming [[Paradise]] [[pilgrims]] who may, at that distant day, pour in through [[Orvonton]] and its sister creations as a vast spirit-questing torrent from these now uncharted and uninhabited [[galaxies]] of [[outer space]].([http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=40:10_Ascendant_Destinies 40:10.8])</blockquote>.
<blockquote>.The Son- and Spirit-fused brethren]] will be contributing to the [[maintenance]] of the experiential equilibrium of the perfected [[superuniverses]] while they stand ready . .." now this is the part that I don't [[understand]]. "... ready to welcome the incoming [[Paradise]] [[pilgrims]] who may, at that distant day, pour in through [[Orvonton]] and its sister creations as a vast spirit-questing torrent from these now uncharted and uninhabited [[galaxies]] of [[outer space]].([https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=40:10_Ascendant_Destinies 40:10.8])</blockquote>.
TOMAS: [[40:10 Ascendant Destinies|Spirit- and Son-fused]] you say?
TOMAS: [[40:10 Ascendant Destinies|Spirit- and Son-fused]] you say?
Student: Thank you!
Student: Thank you!
===='''''[[Freedom]]'''''====
===='''''[[Freedom]]'''''====
Student: Well, we're coming up to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independence_Day_(United_States) 4th of July] and it's a [[good]] time for [[thinking]] about our country and the [[blessings]] that we've received as [[citizens]] of this country. Would you comment on that for us?
Student: Well, we're coming up to the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independence_Day_(United_States) 4th of July] and it's a [[good]] time for [[thinking]] about our country and the [[blessings]] that we've received as [[citizens]] of this country. Would you comment on that for us?
TOMAS: I will comment to the effect that [[freedom]] from [[tyranny]] or bondage is indeed a [[victory]] worthy of [[celebration]]. I applaud the concept of Independence Day for it causes individuals to question what [[independence]] means. It causes [[thinking]] individuals to consider their [[freedoms]]. On occasion, it will impress [[feelings]] of [[patriotism]] and [[nationalistic]] pride, at least in this country; however, other countries have their [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independence_day Independence Day] also, and they also develop their [[nationalistic]] pride. As we strive for one world, it is recognized that overmuch [[nationalistic]] pride is a [[block]] to world [[peace]].
TOMAS: I will comment to the effect that [[freedom]] from [[tyranny]] or bondage is indeed a [[victory]] worthy of [[celebration]]. I applaud the concept of Independence Day for it causes individuals to question what [[independence]] means. It causes [[thinking]] individuals to consider their [[freedoms]]. On occasion, it will impress [[feelings]] of [[patriotism]] and [[nationalistic]] pride, at least in this country; however, other countries have their [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independence_day Independence Day] also, and they also develop their [[nationalistic]] pride. As we strive for one world, it is recognized that overmuch [[nationalistic]] pride is a [[block]] to world [[peace]].
I, as a teacher, as a guide in your [[spirit]] [[quest]], am particularly taken, on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independence_day Independence Day], with those [[individuals]] who question what it is that they are in [[fact]] not independent of, but rather find themselves dependent and [[burdened]] by various [[relationships]], [[behaviors]], [[addictions]] and [[beliefs]] which do not give them a [[celebratory]] [[attitude]]. The work of the [[spirit]] realm is often [[accelerated]] on a day that celebrates a [[happy]] cause, because there are so many individuals who are not [[happy]] and who stop to [[ponder]] why not? why me? why [[God]]? and so forth.
I, as a teacher, as a guide in your [[spirit]] [[quest]], am particularly taken, on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independence_day Independence Day], with those [[individuals]] who question what it is that they are in [[fact]] not independent of, but rather find themselves dependent and [[burdened]] by various [[relationships]], [[behaviors]], [[addictions]] and [[beliefs]] which do not give them a [[celebratory]] [[attitude]]. The work of the [[spirit]] realm is often [[accelerated]] on a day that celebrates a [[happy]] cause, because there are so many individuals who are not [[happy]] and who stop to [[ponder]] why not? why me? why [[God]]? and so forth.
This is the [[value]] of Independence Day to me, my daughter, for as you are independent from [[forces]] which hold you back, from being dependent on anything but [[spirit]], is cause for [[agitation]] in the spirit realms. We are [[busy]] on Independence Day. I will not grant accolades to your [[government]], with all due [[respect]]. I am not here to do that.
This is the [[value]] of Independence Day to me, my daughter, for as you are independent from [[forces]] which hold you back, from being dependent on anything but [[spirit]], is cause for [[agitation]] in the spirit realms. We are [[busy]] on Independence Day. I will not grant accolades to your [[government]], with all due [[respect]]. I am not here to do that.
===='''''[[Euthanasia]]'''''====
===='''''[[Euthanasia]]'''''====
Student: Tomas, are you willing to talk about ending the [[life]] of a person who has [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terminal_illness terminal illness] and is in great [[pain]] and wants to die?
Student: Tomas, are you willing to talk about ending the [[life]] of a person who has [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terminal_illness terminal illness] and is in great [[pain]] and wants to die?
TOMAS: Are you asking me if I am a fan of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kavorkian Dr. Kavorkian]?
TOMAS: Are you asking me if I am a fan of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kavorkian Dr. Kavorkian]?
Student: Not necessarily. What if a [[person]] himself took something to end such [[misery]]? Then again, I guess we do have to include Dr. Kavorkian. I'm sure you're not a fan, but you have to [[sympathize]] though.
Student: Not necessarily. What if a [[person]] himself took something to end such [[misery]]? Then again, I guess we do have to include Dr. Kavorkian. I'm sure you're not a fan, but you have to [[sympathize]] though.
Student: We were always taught that it was such a [[sin]] that it could not be [[forgiven]], and because it's such an [[offense]] to the [[Holy Spirit]], and it was like a lost [[opportunity]]. To be [[wishing]] for someone to suffer as some kind of a lesson, and therefore when the person is in the [[illness]], where they're in the last stages, and certainly there isn't going to be a cure, a miracle cure, and they know its a matter of [[time]], that they are going to die, I would not [[understand]] why a person couldn't either take medications that could alleviate that. Of course, if they were very medicated, they would be losing [[consciousness]] anyway, and so what would the [[difference]] be?
Student: We were always taught that it was such a [[sin]] that it could not be [[forgiven]], and because it's such an [[offense]] to the [[Holy Spirit]], and it was like a lost [[opportunity]]. To be [[wishing]] for someone to suffer as some kind of a lesson, and therefore when the person is in the [[illness]], where they're in the last stages, and certainly there isn't going to be a cure, a miracle cure, and they know its a matter of [[time]], that they are going to die, I would not [[understand]] why a person couldn't either take medications that could alleviate that. Of course, if they were very medicated, they would be losing [[consciousness]] anyway, and so what would the [[difference]] be?
TOMAS: You have asked me a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhetorical_question rhetorical question], my dear.
TOMAS: You have asked me a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhetorical_question rhetorical question], my dear.
Student: Well, also, and added to what C__ said, if someone is extremely ill and has had an [[invasion]] many times with [[surgery]] and so on, they have been artificially kept alive in a sense, and so in a sense they have already been, if you want to say, they have already declared that this person is ready to go on. We [[artificially]] are keeping them alive with [[surgery]] and [[medication]] and therefore they should have the right to [[accept]] what was naturally their fate. Isn't that...? Wouldn't that be true?
Student: Well, also, and added to what C__ said, if someone is extremely ill and has had an [[invasion]] many times with [[surgery]] and so on, they have been artificially kept alive in a sense, and so in a sense they have already been, if you want to say, they have already declared that this person is ready to go on. We [[artificially]] are keeping them alive with [[surgery]] and [[medication]] and therefore they should have the right to [[accept]] what was naturally their fate. Isn't that...? Wouldn't that be true?