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Q: [[Synopsis]] of comment: moving from the external [[focus]] to more of an [[Inner Life|internal]] focus as it relates to [[faith]], student asking Welmek for his comments.

Q: [[Synopsis]] of comment: moving from the external [[focus]] to more of an [[Inner Life|internal]] focus as it relates to [[faith]], student asking Welmek for his comments.

Welmek: The inward [[path]] is the movement towards true [[reality]]. The more [[spirit]]-led, the more spirit filled, the more [[real]] you [[become]]. Many are afraid to [[choose]] the path because they [[feel]] that it will [[change]] them. Oh, I guarantee you it will change you. But change you to what? You see, in your childish images you think you must be [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother_Theresa Mother Theresa], or you must give up your wordly [[goods]], or you must never have [[desire]] for [[sexual]] [[pleasure]], or you must never want the finer [[things]] of life. You have all of these images taught to you about what it means to live a [[spirit]]-filled life. I say to you, let go of all of these [[images]]. What does it mean, what does [[our Father]] offer you in this [[choice]]? It means that you can enjoy all of the things of life, there is nothing wrong with physical [[pleasures]], there is nothing wrong with the material [[things]] that bring you [[joy]] and [[happiness]]. There is wonderful joy in [[relationships]]. All of these are here for you to enjoy. But, this [[change]] will bring you more [[love]], more [[peace]], more [[joy]], more [[happiness]], more [[patience]], more [[tolerance]]. These are [[the fruits]] of the spirit, all else is child-like teaching of those who do not [[understand]].

Welmek: The inward [[path]] is the movement towards true [[reality]]. The more [[spirit]]-led, the more spirit filled, the more [[real]] you [[become]]. Many are afraid to [[choose]] the path because they [[feel]] that it will [[change]] them. Oh, I guarantee you it will change you. But change you to what? You see, in your childish images you think you must be [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother_Theresa Mother Theresa], or you must give up your wordly [[goods]], or you must never have [[desire]] for [[sexual]] [[pleasure]], or you must never want the finer [[things]] of life. You have all of these images taught to you about what it means to live a [[spirit]]-filled life. I say to you, let go of all of these [[images]]. What does it mean, what does [[our Father]] offer you in this [[choice]]? It means that you can enjoy all of the things of life, there is nothing wrong with physical [[pleasures]], there is nothing wrong with the material [[things]] that bring you [[joy]] and [[happiness]]. There is wonderful joy in [[relationships]]. All of these are here for you to enjoy. But, this [[change]] will bring you more [[love]], more [[peace]], more [[joy]], more [[happiness]], more [[patience]], more [[tolerance]]. These are [[the fruits]] of the spirit, all else is child-like teaching of those who do not [[understand]].

So, would it be so bad to [[feel]] more [[love]], [[peace]], [[joy]], [[tolerance]] and [[happiness]] if your life? Is that not a [[change]] you would welcome? These are what are [[real]]. These are the way the people live in [[the universe]]. They live in joy, in love, in peace, in patience, in tolerance, in [[compassion]], in [[service]]. This is what is real. So do not let these [[false]] [[concepts]] hold you back, for the change will come very slowly. It will not be [[radical]]. You must still [[work]] your jobs; you must still take care of your [[family]]. All of these are real, all are important. No one would ever want you to not handle your [[responsibilities]], but would it not be better to fulfill your responsibilities, to do your jobs, to take care of your families with a [[feeling]] of [[love]], joy, peace, and compassion within you? Would it not lighten your load?

So, would it be so bad to [[feel]] more [[love]], [[peace]], [[joy]], [[tolerance]] and [[happiness]] if your life? Is that not a [[change]] you would welcome? These are what are [[real]]. These are the way the people live in [[the universe]]. They live in joy, in love, in peace, in patience, in tolerance, in [[compassion]], in [[service]]. This is what is real. So do not let these [[false]] [[concepts]] hold you back, for the change will come very slowly. It will not be [[radical]]. You must still [[work]] your jobs; you must still take care of your [[family]]. All of these are real, all are important. No one would ever want you to not handle your [[responsibilities]], but would it not be better to fulfill your responsibilities, to do your jobs, to take care of your families with a [[feeling]] of [[love]], joy, peace, and compassion within you? Would it not lighten your load?

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