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==Session 1==

==Session 1==

===Opening===

===Opening===

TOMAS: Good afternoon. I feel as though I should speak a foreign language here, or greet you in an exotic Oriental tongue.

TOMAS: Good afternoon. I [[feel]] as though I should speak a foreign [[language]] here, or greet you in an exotic [[Oriental]] tongue.

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

It is different, of course, in a new environment, a commercial environment, but I will none-the-less hold forth, for I wish to follow up on our lesson of last week and your assignment having to do with judgment, for it was not a frivolous exercise that I asked you to observe in your life, the phenomenon of judgment and of control.

It is [[different]], of course, in a new [[environment]], a [[commercial]] environment, but I will none-the-less hold forth, for I wish to follow up on [[1997-01-04-Resist Not Evil|our lesson of last week]] and your [[assignment]] having to do with [[judgment]], for it was not a frivolous [[exercise]] that I asked you to [[observe]] in your life, the [[phenomenon]] of judgment and of [[control]].

I will ask you now if you were conscientious in identifying when it was that you judged or when you thought you were being judged. [I will ask you] to now, in your mind's eye, picture yourself with both hands up. And what does this connote to you? It connotes a different status, as if you had been burgled, or, in the cowboy pictures when they say, "stick 'em up." And with both hands in the air you are in a defensive mode, you have become a victim of attacks of judgment, and if all of you were to walk around with your hands over your head most of the time, how can we expect to accomplish anything? And yet most mortals do this as a matter of course. You cannot shake hands, you cannot embrace, as long as your hands are up in the air defending yourself against life itself.

I will ask you now if you were conscientious in identifying when it was that you [[judged]] or when you [[thought]] you were being judged. I will ask you] to now, in your [[mind's eye]], picture yourself with both hands up. And what does this connote to you? It connotes a different [[status]], as if you had been burgled, or, in the cowboy pictures when they say, "stick 'em up." And with both hands in the air you are in a [[defensive]] mode, you have become a [[victim]] of attacks of [[judgment]], and if all of you were to walk around with your hands over your head most of the time, how can we [[expect]] to accomplish anything? And yet most [[mortals]] do this as a matter of course. You cannot shake hands, you cannot [[embrace]], as long as your hands are up in the air [[defending]] yourself against [[life]] itself.

There is a phrase, a quote from the Life and Teachings of Jesus that suggests "resist not evil" and it is to this lesson that the analogy is given, for in judgment - in giving judgment and in assuming judgment upon yourself - (from others or from yourself) - you have resisted evil. You have defended yourself against it. You have reacted to it. You have retaliated in kind, and it consumes far too much of life. And so, in regard to judgment, dear children, I would ask you to peruse your understanding now of judgment and remind yourself to resist not evil. Be aware of the inherent risk of judgment towards others and towards yourself, but do not allow it to be a life style. Rather, let it pass you by.

There is a phrase, a [[quote]] from the [[Part 4|Life and Teachings of Jesus]] that suggests "141:3|resist not evil]]" and it is to this lesson that the [[analogy]] is given, for in [[judgment]] - in giving judgment and in assuming judgment upon yourself - (from others or from yourself) - you have [[resisted]] [[evil]]. You have [[defended]] yourself against it. You have [[reacted]] to it. You have [[retaliated]] in kind, and it consumes far too much of life. And so, in regard to judgment, dear children, I would ask you to peruse your [[understanding]] now of judgment and remind yourself to [[resist]] not [[evil]]. Be aware of the [[inherent]] risk of judgment towards others and towards yourself, but do not allow it to be a [[lifestyle]]. Rather, let it pass you by.

Accept the fact that infinity lies ahead but the finite creature is a conglomeration of societal conditionings, and judgment is an unfortunate part thereof. In seeking souls for the kingdom, judge not, for God himself is no respecter of persons, and it is to this that I address my words, you who have been born of the spirit, who have gone beyond the realm wherein you need to judge, for you understand that judgment is only done by those qualified to see the entire picture, and as you pass through your life, you cannot see the whole picture, you cannot even see your whole self, much less the whole of another.

[[Accept]] the [[fact]] that [[infinity]] lies ahead but the [[finite]] [[creature]] is a conglomeration of societal conditionings, and judgment is an unfortunate part thereof. In seeking [[souls]] for [[the kingdom]], judge not, for God himself is no respecter of persons, and it is to this that I address my [[words]], you who have been born of the [[spirit]], who have gone beyond the realm wherein you need to judge, for you [[understand]] that judgment is only done by those qualified to see the entire picture, and as you pass through your [[life]], you cannot see the whole picture, you cannot even see your whole [[self]], much less the whole of another.

And so remember to resist not evil when you see it, but understand that as you are all imperfect, "this too shall pass." Go on, then, to what is acceptable in your sight and that which you can have unity and a benign relationship with and for.

And so remember to [[resist]] not [[evil]] when you see it, but [[understand]] that as you are all imperfect, "this too shall pass." Go on, then, to what is [[acceptable]] in your [[sight]] and that which you can have [[unity]] and a benign [[relationship]] with and for.

Are there questions this afternoon?

Are there [[questions]] this afternoon?

===Dialogue===

===Dialogue===

*The Beholder State

*The Beholder State

My previous teacher talked about the beholder state where it allows you in the [[course]] of your day to look for, to allow yourself to see the unexpected, or the [[serendipity]] [[moment]] in your day. And it isn't at specific times; it can go on all day long and that beholder state is that [[reality]] that we are no longer familiar with.

 

My previous teacher talked about the beholder state where it allows you in the course of your day to look for, to allow yourself to see the unexpected, or the serendipity moment in your day. And it isn't at specific times; it can go on all day long and that beholder state is that reality that we are no longer familiar with.

 

I really thank you for the reminder that we really have been subtly conditioned and that the beholder state is the gold ring, you might say, that you are allowed to grasp. I don't mean to try to crowd the stage here with you, but I appreciate the stimulation of that statement. That helps me. We're always looking for verification of something that we feel is true and that helped me. Thank you.

*Allow Growth to Manifest

*Allow Growth to Manifest

In other [[words]], do not assume the [[routine]], the rut of [[association]], that each time you encounter your [[friend]], they are the same -- ["the same thing, the same thing, the same thing,"] -- for they are growing and changing and [[emerging]] as you are. If you continue to [[assume]] that they are not growing, then you are assuming a dead branch. That goes for all of you here. As you see each other in your encounters, [[accept]] about each other that which is [[good]], which you [[love]], which you routinely [[anticipate]].

 

In other words, do not assume the routine, the rut of association, that each time you encounter your friend, they are the same -- ["the same thing, the same thing, the same thing,"] -- for they are growing and changing and emerging as you are. If you continue to assume that they are not growing, then you are assuming a dead branch. That goes for all of you here. As you see each other in your encounters, accept about each other that which is good, which you love, which you routinely anticipate.

 

 

And behold: a fresh look, a new look for the new day. This will also add flavor to your adventure and you will, once again, learn how to love each other as the Master loves you.

Loreenia: Tomas?

Loreenia: Tomas?

TOMAS: (One moment) I am going to divert, and in diverting, perhaps clarify some things of and relating to the transmitting/ receiving process.

TOMAS: (One moment) I am going to divert, and in diverting, perhaps clarify some things of and relating to the transmitting/ receiving process.

Let me point out then that it is appreciated, when a visitor is addressing you, that you not interrupt the discourse to ask who it is, for this is jarring and disarming to the transmitter/ receiver, the mortal vessel, and I will tell you that although the visitor last week was impressing the mind of Gerdean with the bearing of One High in Authority, she was reluctant to use that phrase for fear of error, and when, in the middle of the discourse someone asked who was speaking, Gerdean, in her human alarm, at the break in transmission, felt compelled to identify the being, and yet was fearful of conveying "One High in Authority." Her mind thus jumped to the defense of the situation and identified the being as Bertrand, in-as-much as that was and is a personality who is generating considerable interest in your area and in Canada at this time.

Let me point out then that it is appreciated, when a [[visitor]] is addressing you, that you not interrupt the [[discourse]] to ask who it is, for this is jarring and disarming to the [[transmitter]]/ receiver, the mortal vessel, and I will tell you that although the visitor last week was impressing the mind of Gerdean with the bearing of [[One High in Authority]], she was [[reluctant]] to use that phrase for fear of [[error]], and when, in the middle of the [[discourse]] someone asked who was speaking, Gerdean, in her [[human]] alarm, at the break in transmission, felt compelled to identify the [[being]], and yet was fearful of conveying "One High in Authority." Her [[mind]] thus jumped to the [[defense]] of the situation and identified the being as Bertrand, in-as-much as that was and is a [[personality]] who is generating considerable interest in your area and in Canada at this time.

 

I relay all this, in part, to convey how it is that misinformation can be disbursed, and on one hand it is not a problem because any names are merely window dressing, it is the message that is important. The names are not necessarily important, except for your understanding of personality identification, and to some extent also categorization. Given this response to you, I will say that even though I supported the notice that Bertrand was a co-teacher, as indeed he is, I am going to also clarify the record to some extent and say that was not the Bertrand which has taught here before, nor is it the teacher that we understand as a possible Bertrand for Canada. The entire identification of our visitor last week was error.

*Respect the Process

*Respect the Process

I give you this lengthy response so that you can, perhaps, to some extent, appreciate the delicate and sensitive connection that I have with you, working through a mortal vehicle, for although she is in abeyance and willing to transmit my thoughts and words, when her mind is jarred, as any animal mind can be jarred by a left-fielder, I am then in a position of having to wait for her to remove herself again, either willingly or through a consultation with her, or allowing her human error to emit and cleaning up afterward.

I [[appreciate]] that you who are not experienced [[transmitters]] may not understand the nuances of this [[process]], but you do understand that [[error]] occurs. I have [[explained]] to you now how such things happen. I will also go on to say that certain respects ought to be accorded the [[process]]. It is not to say that the transmitter/receiver needs to be put on a [[pedestal]], but the process itself needs to be [[honored]] in order to garner a clear rendition of our messages and therefore certain idiosyncrasies of the human [[contact personality]] ought to be honored.

 

I appreciate that you who are not experienced transmitters may not understand the nuances of this process, but you do understand that error occurs. I have explained to you now how such things happen. I will also go on to say that certain respects ought to be accorded the process. It is not to say that the transmitter/receiver needs to be put on a pedestal, but the process itself needs to be honored in order to garner a clear rendition of our messages and therefore certain idiosyncrasies of the human contact personality ought to be honored.

Gerdean, for instance, is distracted when she hears paper rattling so when I am trying to speak and she hears paper rattling, she will step aside from me to be irritated by rattling paper, which interferes with my message. I therefore beg you to withhold rattling paper, not because I am worried by it, but because of her peculiar failing in that regard. It is not to put her in a position of honor, nor even the Teacher particularly, but the process, you see, which is delicate while profound. Have I responded, Loreenia, to your question?

Gerdean, for instance, is [[distracted]] when she hears paper rattling so when I am trying to speak and she hears paper rattling, she will step aside from me to be [[irritated]] by rattling paper, which [[interferes]] with my [[message]]. I therefore beg you to withhold rattling paper, not because I am worried by it, but because of her peculiar failing in that regard. It is not to put her in a position of [[honor]], nor even the Teacher particularly, but the [[process]], you see, which is delicate while [[profound]]. Have I responded, Loreenia, to your question?

Loreenia: Yes, thank you very much.

Loreenia: Yes, thank you very much.

Elizabeth: That was great, Tomas. Thank you for all the beautiful things you've done. And the next time we come here, we're going to invite you in first, so that the talking around us here wouldn't matter. Under the circumstances I really apologize. I think we will change our format if we meet here again. And for Gerdean for being so patient.

Elizabeth: That was great, Tomas. Thank you for all the [[beautiful]] things you've done. And the next time we come here, we're going to invite you in first, so that the talking around us here wouldn't matter. Under the circumstances I really apologize. I think we will [[change]] our format if we meet here again. And for Gerdean for being so patient.

===Closing===

===Closing===

TOMAS: It has been a delight for all of us to experience your culture in this fashion and no one has been discommoded by our presence here today. I am delighted, as always, to be with you and I will be with you this week as you, "behold all things are becoming new." Farewell.

TOMAS: It has been a delight for all of us to [[experience]] your [[culture]] in this fashion and no one has been discommoded by our [[presence]] here today. I am delighted, as always, to be with you and I will be with you this week as you, "behold all things are [[becoming]] new." Farewell.

 

==Session 2==

==Session 2==

SECOND SESSION (The following has been excerpted from a transmission held on the evening of the same day, in Greenville, PA, in acknowledgment of the sudden passing of Iyana's friend Jeff, a fellow reader of the Urantia Papers and a protégé of the Teaching Mission.)

SECOND SESSION (The following has been excerpted from a transmission held on the evening of the same day, in Greenville, PA, in acknowledgment of the sudden passing of Iyana's friend Jeff, a fellow reader of the Urantia Papers and a protégé of the Teaching Mission.)