Changes

I do not [[intend]] to [[force]] you to feel that you must have your head in a [[book]] in order to follow my request, but rather to be ever sharpening your [[ability]] to [[observe]]; to observe not only in the sense of [[perceiving]] but to go an extra [[step]] and [[integrate]] what you observe into what you [[understand]]; to note [[truth]], to recognize need, to [[discern]] what you can give. [[Michael]] [[studied]] [[mankind]] without ever taking a [[psychology]] class, and he grew in [[wisdom]] as to how to instruct his fellows in the ways of [[the kingdom]] and the [[path]] of [[light]].

I do not [[intend]] to [[force]] you to feel that you must have your head in a [[book]] in order to follow my request, but rather to be ever sharpening your [[ability]] to [[observe]]; to observe not only in the sense of [[perceiving]] but to go an extra [[step]] and [[integrate]] what you observe into what you [[understand]]; to note [[truth]], to recognize need, to [[discern]] what you can give. [[Michael]] [[studied]] [[mankind]] without ever taking a [[psychology]] class, and he grew in [[wisdom]] as to how to instruct his fellows in the ways of [[the kingdom]] and the [[path]] of [[light]].

Through service you will minister to your fellows' needs. Through stillness the Father will minister to you. You are the integrator of these experiences and your insight will deepen, your horizons will broaden, as you learn to connect and factor into an enlarged vision all your multitudinous experiences of daily life. There is no event which stands as disconnected from other activities that you live through. It is the studious eye that is able integrate these events, to find meaning.

Through [[service]] you will minister to your fellows' needs. Through [[stillness]] [[the Father]] will minister to you. You are the integrator of these experiences and your [[insight]] will deepen, your horizons will broaden, as you learn to connect and factor into an enlarged [[vision]] all your multitudinous [[experiences]] of daily life. There is no [[event]] which stands as disconnected from other activities that you live through. It is the studious eye that is able integrate these events, to find [[meaning]].

Often study is undertaken to simply acquire information. Helpful as this is, it is my intent to encourage you, not so much to seek for more information, but rather to learn to interconnect that which you already have acquired, to become more keenly observant in the dynamics of your daily situations. To see between the lines . .. objects to fill in with a broad understanding, to draw conclusions, conclusions which are not settled but rather give you a toehold to climb another step higher to see with more clarity, with greater resolve. All the teachers and the angels that hover about you can only be of assistance, but you yourselves are the students. The assignments can be given by another but must be undertaken on your own.

Often [[study]] is undertaken to simply acquire [[information]]. Helpful as this is, it is my [[intent]] to [[encourage]] you, not so much to seek for more information, but rather to learn to interconnect that which you already have acquired, to [[become]] more keenly observant in the dynamics of your daily situations. To see between the lines . .. objects to fill in with a broad [[understanding]], to draw [[conclusions]], conclusions which are not settled but rather give you a toehold to climb another [[step]] higher to see with more [[clarity]], with greater resolve. All [[the teachers]] and [[the angels]] that hover about you can only be of [[assistance]], but you yourselves are the [[students]]. The assignments can be given by another but must be undertaken on your own.

I have used my time this morning, and I will step aside for others who are present.

I have used my time this [[morning]], and I will step aside for others who are present.

Machiventa (Mark): I greet you as well this day. This is Machiventa. As Malvantra has well stated the [[power]] of [[observation]] and [[perception]] is invaluable to you in your [[spiritual progression]] and honing your [[skills]] in this arena will [[culminate]] in certain spiritual [[growth]] on your part. As a result of this spiritual growth and through your [[efforts]] you will grow to perceive that certain aspects of your [[behavior]] and [[orientation]] become outstanding to you as inconsistent with one in a new spiritual orientation. So let us speak for a brief time for those who are ready to [[accept]] the challenge that results in spiritual growth of behavioral modification. We will speak [[practically]] for a moment about [[spirit]].

Machiventa (Mark): I greet you as well this day. This is Machiventa. As Malvantra has well stated the power of observation and perception is invaluable to you in your spiritual progression and honing your skills in this arena will culminate in certain spiritual growth on your part. As a result of this spiritual growth and through your efforts you will grow to perceive that certain aspects of your behavior and orientation become outstanding to you as inconsistent with one in a new spiritual orientation. So let us speak for a brief time for those who are ready to accept the challenge that results in spiritual growth of behavioral modification. We will speak practically for a moment about spirit.

Your spiritual pursuits will present to you in due course aspects of your [[orientation]], aspects of your [[behavior]], which stand in need of some [[corrective]] modification. As you are [[practical]] beings and over-involved in practical matters, you may find it helpful to have some practical tips on how to redirect and reapply yourselves to [[modify]] certain undesirable tendencies. The first step, of course, is to [[realize]] and fully acknowledge and [[embrace]] a condition, a [[habit]], a learned [[behavior]] which no longer serves to steady you in your spiritual pursuits, to identify this [[cause]], and to desire to modify this [[behavior]]. You must then be of a [[mind]] to commit yourself to the altering of this unsuitable behavior, and make it a part of your [[morning]] [[worship]] session, and ask for [[assistance]] in negotiating your way through this pattern you have adopted in your [[lifestyle]]. To realize that practically [[everything]] you do in your daily existence is a [[learned]] behavior offers you the [[comfort]] and the [[strength]] to know that it may be redirected, altered, and the [[course]] changed to a more suitable course as per your level of spiritual [[understanding]]. So, to recognize that there is an aspect that you [[desire]] to [[change]], to seek [[guidance]], [[counsel]], and assistance which are offered to you, and then to commit yourself to the [[process]] of this change are all that is required for [[change]] to take place.

Your spiritual pursuits will present to you in due course aspects of your orientation, aspects of your behavior, which stand in need of some corrective modification. As you are practical beings and over-involved in practical matters, you may find it helpful to have some practical tips on how to redirect and reapply yourselves to modify certain undesirable tendencies. The first step, of course, is to realize and fully acknowledge and embrace a condition, a habit, a learned behavior which no longer serves to steady you in your spiritual pursuits, to identify this cause, and to desire to modify this behavior. You must then be of a mind to commit yourself to the altering of this unsuitable behavior, and make it a part of your morning worship session, and ask for assistance in negotiating your way through this pattern you have adopted in your lifestyle. To realize that practically everything you do in your daily existence is a learned behavior offers you the comfort and the strength to know that it may be redirected, altered, and the course changed to a more suitable course as per your level of spiritual understanding. So, to recognize that there is an aspect that you desire to change, to seek guidance, counsel, and assistance which are offered to you, and then to commit yourself to the process of this change are all that is required for change to take place.

This does not mean that instantaneously or without [[effort]] [[change]] occurs, for, as we know, that is not how it happens on this sphere. But taking the proper [[practical]] [[steps]] is also required to effectively realign your [[priorities]] and therefore your [[lifestyle]] and habitual routines. [[Human being]]s are all about habit, are all about [[ritual]], and you are beginning to realize that these aspects so deeply a part of your being are within your power to rearrange as you see fit, as your spiritual level increases. When your priorities are rearranged then your [[lifestyle]] falls into place; then your [[habits]] become more in [[tune]] with your [[priorities]], and the change is successfully made.

This does not mean that instantaneously or without effort change occurs, for, as we know, that is not how it happens on this sphere. But taking the proper practical steps is also required to effectively realign your priorities and therefore your lifestyle and habitual routines. Human beings are all about habit, are all about ritual, and you are beginning to realize that these aspects so deeply a part of your being are within your power to rearrange as you see fit, as your spiritual level increases. When your priorities are rearranged then your lifestyle falls into place; then your habits become more in tune with your priorities, and the change is successfully made.

Do not fear the loss of any aspect of yourself which you deem [[necessary]] to give way before the higher and better aspect you [[wish]] to adopt. If your higher spiritual [[self]] is yearning for change for the positive in your [[habitual]] [[pattern]], then follow this [[leading]]. You sincerely will be better off in your attempts to maintain the higher [[path]] than to stick with purely the familiar, the routine you have established to this point. It was mentioned here earlier, you are [[co-creators]], and this stands as well for your [[destiny]] and your pattern which you will travel to your destiny. All aspects of your habitual [[routine]] are negotiable, and therefore you are in the great position of power to create the highest, the best, the truest [[path]] for your spiritual pursuits. Do not settle for the lesser ways, because you know they are lesser. Do not stand for inferior [[technique]] when you know there is a superior technique with which to replace it.

This is your [[challenge]], for those who would hear these [[words]], pick up the [[gauntlet]], [[study]] the [[messages]], then follow through with [[adjusting]] your path, each one, to be the highest one you know available to you, and great [[changes]] will happen before your very eyes and around your very [[life]].

 

This is your challenge, for those who would hear these words, pick up the gauntlet, study the messages, then follow through with adjusting your path, each one, to be the highest one you know available to you, and great changes will happen before your very eyes and around your very life.

Thank you for hearing my words today.

Thank you for hearing my words today.

===Closing===

===Closing===

Michael (Daniel): If you would truly serve your brothers and sisters, if you would truly serve my children, you must become interested in them. It does not serve for you to go about seeking their interest in you. It serves when you go about finding what is interesting and beautiful and lovable about them. If you would serve me and the Father, my dear ones, you must love, simply love.

Michael (Daniel): If you would truly serve your brothers and sisters, if you would truly serve my children, you must [[become]] interested in them. It does not serve for you to go about seeking their interest in you. It serves when you go about finding what is interesting and [[beautiful]] and lovable about them. If you would serve me and [[the Father]], my dear ones, you must love, simply [[love]].

Those are my words.

Those are my [[words]].

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