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===Lesson===

===Lesson===

===='''''[[Socialization]]'''''====

===='''''[[Socialization]]'''''====

TOMAS: Which brings us once more round to the Human Associations course work we launched upon awhile ago. Gracious Olfana, we appreciate your visit. The [[fragrance]] your [[personality]] brings to the environment indeed sweetens the air as do the smells of cinnamon and honey. The fragrant personality is one which is sought after, which is endearing for its [[being]]. That [[soul]] which is replete in itself, which is not in [[conflict]] with others, is like the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane#Eye_and_center eye in the hurricane], that place which is restful and calm.

TOMAS: Which brings us once more round to the Human Associations course work we launched upon awhile ago. Gracious Olfana, we appreciate your visit. The [[fragrance]] your [[personality]] brings to the environment indeed sweetens the air as do the smells of cinnamon and honey. The fragrant personality is one which is sought after, which is endearing for its [[being]]. That [[soul]] which is replete in itself, which is not in [[conflict]] with others, is like the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane#Eye_and_center eye in the hurricane], that place which is restful and calm.

Indeed there are times when the mortal is sluggish and reaches out to find the [[stimuli]] of other [[personalities]]. This gregarious aspect is stimulative of industry and [[enterprise]]. It's so much more fun to be and do those things which you can do [[together]] than what you do [[alone]], but only if there is a [[harmony]]. Many [[relationships]] are stressed because the elements are not at peace in themselves or have conflict about how others live their lives.

Indeed there are times when the mortal is sluggish and reaches out to find the [[stimuli]] of other [[personalities]]. This gregarious aspect is stimulative of industry and [[enterprise]]. It's so much more fun to be and do those things which you can do [[together]] than what you do [[alone]], but only if there is a [[harmony]]. Many [[relationships]] are stressed because the elements are not at peace in themselves or have conflict about how others live their lives.

It's amazing, is it not, how much better people get along when they are well fed and comfortable? Which drawback is, as you are well fed and comfortable , you would take a nap and miss out on the [[opportunity]] to be gregarious in a [[morontial]] sense. Are you with me?

It's amazing, is it not, how much better people get along when they are well fed and comfortable? Which drawback is, as you are well fed and comfortable , you would take a nap and miss out on the [[opportunity]] to be gregarious in a [[morontial]] sense. Are you with me?

===Dialogue===

===Dialogue===

GINNY: I was going to add "or be a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Couch_potato couch potato] in the Urantian sense." Yes.

GINNY: I was going to add "or be a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Couch_potato couch potato] in the Urantian sense." Yes.

THOROAH: Tomas, I'll have to admit the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tryptophane tryptophane] affected me a little bit a couple of times.

THOROAH: Tomas, I'll have to admit the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tryptophane tryptophane] affected me a little bit a couple of times.

GINNY: The what?

GINNY: The what?

TOMAS: You are discussing a program of [[political]] response which is not the same as a fraternal response. As a [[citizen]], Mr. Bush may concern himself, a s you do, with [[neighbor]]ly relations and [[intentions]]. However, as a political figure, it is his job to preside over this country, and the [[evolution]] of your world at this point is still bound up in [[nationalistic]] regimes. In [[truth]], your [[ideal]] is the superior, and this is where the common man is able to effect [[changes]] where often powerful figures cannot.

TOMAS: You are discussing a program of [[political]] response which is not the same as a fraternal response. As a [[citizen]], Mr. Bush may concern himself, a s you do, with [[neighbor]]ly relations and [[intentions]]. However, as a political figure, it is his job to preside over this country, and the [[evolution]] of your world at this point is still bound up in [[nationalistic]] regimes. In [[truth]], your [[ideal]] is the superior, and this is where the common man is able to effect [[changes]] where often powerful figures cannot.

The [[brotherhood of man]] worldwide will work itself into [[being]] when you as a fellow, a [[neighbor]], a human being, are able to know and love and stand by your neighbors as earnestly and [[sincerely]] as you would stand by and near your own [[family]], for in truth, the family of man is your family. It is error to look to the [[leaders]] to create this kind of [[growth]]. This is where this [[culture]] receives [[criticism]] for being [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Couch_potato couch potatoes] and why so many are rallying round those who have [[diligently]] taken their messages out into the far-reaches of the earth as a gesture of Human Associations, and while many of these contacts are in the context of [[politics]] or [[religion]], they are delivered even so through the one on one contact, which is the real arbiter of [[peace]] on earth. How you live, how you handle yourself, how you respond to [[conflict]], how you deal with social disease, how you turn the other cheek or reach out in [[compassion]] these are the realities which will bring about world [[peace]]. As you are [[cloistered]] in your [[comfort zones]], you strengthen your [[home]] base but you have yet that heartfelt longing, that urge that evinces you to [[reveal]] [[the Father]] to those who know Him not.

The [[brotherhood of man]] worldwide will work itself into [[being]] when you as a fellow, a [[neighbor]], a human being, are able to know and love and stand by your neighbors as earnestly and [[sincerely]] as you would stand by and near your own [[family]], for in truth, the family of man is your family. It is error to look to the [[leaders]] to create this kind of [[growth]]. This is where this [[culture]] receives [[criticism]] for being [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Couch_potato couch potatoes] and why so many are rallying round those who have [[diligently]] taken their messages out into the far-reaches of the earth as a gesture of Human Associations, and while many of these contacts are in the context of [[politics]] or [[religion]], they are delivered even so through the one on one contact, which is the real arbiter of [[peace]] on earth. How you live, how you handle yourself, how you respond to [[conflict]], how you deal with social disease, how you turn the other cheek or reach out in [[compassion]] these are the realities which will bring about world [[peace]]. As you are [[cloistered]] in your [[comfort zones]], you strengthen your [[home]] base but you have yet that heartfelt longing, that urge that evinces you to [[reveal]] [[the Father]] to those who know Him not.

Also, in perceiving the globe from outside your common [[perspective]] you begin to see from different [[vantage point]]s how others perceive your [[behavior]]. This is essential [[relationship]] building blocks. Like, when you have a one-on-one relationship with [[the Father]], your world is [[sublime]], but the minute you become involved in the life of another, you are then faced with how limited your perspective is, as you allow yourself to open up to the perspective of others. This is one of the great merits of [[marriage]] and other heartfelt friendships they enable you to expand your [[vision]] to include the [[perspective]] of others. This is essential for a religionist! To see how others see. In this way you reduce your [[risk]] of appearing egocentric and [[myopic]].

Also, in perceiving the globe from outside your common [[perspective]] you begin to see from different [[vantage point]]s how others perceive your [[behavior]]. This is essential [[relationship]] building blocks. Like, when you have a one-on-one relationship with [[the Father]], your world is [[sublime]], but the minute you become involved in the life of another, you are then faced with how limited your perspective is, as you allow yourself to open up to the perspective of others. This is one of the great merits of [[marriage]] and other heartfelt friendships they enable you to expand your [[vision]] to include the [[perspective]] of others. This is essential for a religionist! To see how others see. In this way you reduce your [[risk]] of appearing egocentric and [[myopic]].

And individual are indeed encouraged to get involved in those things which they feel they are able to affect favorably. It has been said "when did I ever teach you that you have to think alike in order to be alike?" "To be " in the [[relationship]] between you and the Origin is a spiritual state of [[mind]] and [[being]]. But to [[act]], to [[think]], to believe, to opine, is to put yourself in a [[political]] position.

And individual are indeed encouraged to get involved in those things which they feel they are able to affect favorably. It has been said "when did I ever teach you that you have to think alike in order to be alike?" "To be " in the [[relationship]] between you and the Origin is a spiritual state of [[mind]] and [[being]]. But to [[act]], to [[think]], to believe, to opine, is to put yourself in a [[political]] position.

Well now, I didn't come here to teach a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civics civics] class in particular, but it is interesting how many [[individuals]] feel that they are not involved in [[politics]] and yet they spend much of their lives politicking for their [[course]] of [[action]]. Why don't we make that an assignment this week? Look at your course of action. See how many times it [[changes]]. See how many variations there are and make a note of how it is that it alters, if at all, in circumstances outside your [[control]], being mindful all the while that the [[essential]] [[reality]] of [[your soul]] is intact and constant, [[infinite]], [[eternal]] and true. Any questions?

Well now, I didn't come here to teach a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civics civics] class in particular, but it is interesting how many [[individuals]] feel that they are not involved in [[politics]] and yet they spend much of their lives politicking for their [[course]] of [[action]]. Why don't we make that an assignment this week? Look at your course of action. See how many times it [[changes]]. See how many variations there are and make a note of how it is that it alters, if at all, in circumstances outside your [[control]], being mindful all the while that the [[essential]] [[reality]] of [[your soul]] is intact and constant, [[infinite]], [[eternal]] and true. Any questions?

The wonderful thing about operating from the [[heart]] is you find those who are like-minded, who enjoy the same tastes, who appreciate similar [[beliefs]], and you harmonize therein. This is the great repast we [[share]] in remembrance of him, when we meet at [[the Father]]'s table to feast on the spirit gifts we've been given. There is no politicking in [[thanksgiving]]. [[Politics]] does not belong in [[worship]].

The wonderful thing about operating from the [[heart]] is you find those who are like-minded, who enjoy the same tastes, who appreciate similar [[beliefs]], and you harmonize therein. This is the great repast we [[share]] in remembrance of him, when we meet at [[the Father]]'s table to feast on the spirit gifts we've been given. There is no politicking in [[thanksgiving]]. [[Politics]] does not belong in [[worship]].