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==Session==

==Session==

===Note===

===Note===

This new group formed quickly upon Angus and Gerdean relocation to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albuquerque,_New_Mexico New Mexico]. TeaM Hostesses will be Dorenda, who also plays the piano for us, and Mary Jo. Guests included Ann and Nina. We captured some of the pre-session conversation on tape and share some Q&A as part of the introduction. This first gathering, taking place on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Patrick's_Day St. Patrick's Day], led to this first question:

This new group formed quickly upon Angus and Gerdean relocation to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albuquerque,_New_Mexico New Mexico]. TeaM Hostesses will be Dorenda, who also plays the piano for us, and Mary Jo. Guests included Ann and Nina. We captured some of the pre-session conversation on tape and share some Q&A as part of the introduction. This first gathering, taking place on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Patrick's_Day St. Patrick's Day], led to this first question:

===Opening===

===Opening===

Q: Is Tomas a little bit Irish?

Q: Is Tomas a little bit Irish?

A: They are co-workers.  

A: They are co-workers.  

A: Actually Ham is more of an [[administrative]] [[personality]]. Tomas has called himself "a lesser prophet". I have such esteem for him it makes me a little mad that he would call himself a lesser prophet, but that's not my business, that's Tomas' business, so . … Ham is like the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dean_(education) Dean], sort of, of the Teachers. He's got a different administrative role than [[Abraham]]. Abraham has a peculiar uniqueness because he is the original Abraham who lived here before. None of the other teachers have ever lived here before (not counting [[Machiventa|Melchizedek]] who was his teacher then and is our teacher now.) Abraham has some fabulous [[perspective]] to offer because of having lived here. And so, many of the things that we know about Abraham by the [[Bible]], is enhanced and made quite real because Abraham will talk about it. I guess his [[authority]] is his experience, and that, really, is what we're learning - the authority of our own [[experience]] -- because we can read what other people say, but it's only made real for us when we own it, and it has become a part of us.

A: Actually Ham is more of an [[administrative]] [[personality]]. Tomas has called himself "a lesser prophet". I have such esteem for him it makes me a little mad that he would call himself a lesser prophet, but that's not my business, that's Tomas' business, so . … Ham is like the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dean_(education) Dean], sort of, of the Teachers. He's got a different administrative role than [[Abraham]]. Abraham has a peculiar uniqueness because he is the original Abraham who lived here before. None of the other teachers have ever lived here before (not counting [[Machiventa|Melchizedek]] who was his teacher then and is our teacher now.) Abraham has some fabulous [[perspective]] to offer because of having lived here. And so, many of the things that we know about Abraham by the [[Bible]], is enhanced and made quite real because Abraham will talk about it. I guess his [[authority]] is his experience, and that, really, is what we're learning - the authority of our own [[experience]] -- because we can read what other people say, but it's only made real for us when we own it, and it has become a part of us.

A: They are all very unique unto themselves and they all teach excellent stuff. It's different things in different ways. Tomas is kind of a professor type. A: And there are others, like Olfana, who's ebullient! She has a big [[smile]] on her face. A: I won't let her work through me. I'm way too uptight for that. ([[Laughter]]) A: Susan does well with it. A: Susan does beautifully with it. I've let Olfana in a couple of times, but I'm just more comfortable with Tomas because he is professorial, even stuffy, but I should let Tomas talk for himself! A: I was going to say, Tomas will probably carry this [[conversation]] on farther.

A: They are all very unique unto themselves and they all teach excellent stuff. It's different things in different ways. Tomas is kind of a professor type. A: And there are others, like Olfana, who's ebullient! She has a big [[smile]] on her face. A: I won't let her work through me. I'm way too uptight for that. ([[Laughter]]) A: Susan does well with it. A: Susan does beautifully with it. I've let Olfana in a couple of times, but I'm just more comfortable with Tomas because he is professorial, even stuffy, but I should let Tomas talk for himself! A: I was going to say, Tomas will probably carry this [[conversation]] on farther.

I'll tell you my common format. It is to enjoy your [[camaraderie]] and [[share]] in the concerns of your lives, and therefore we encourage your association and your [[honest]] portrayal of what it is in your existence that concerns you, so that as a [[community]] we can share these concerns and perhaps I can enhance your appreciation of your experience by the [[value]] of the experience I have had in the nature of mastering such concerns as you have voiced.

I'll tell you my common format. It is to enjoy your [[camaraderie]] and [[share]] in the concerns of your lives, and therefore we encourage your association and your [[honest]] portrayal of what it is in your existence that concerns you, so that as a [[community]] we can share these concerns and perhaps I can enhance your appreciation of your experience by the [[value]] of the experience I have had in the nature of mastering such concerns as you have voiced.

Much like a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dutch_uncle Dutch uncle], I am a philosopher now. For while I once was a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultural_Anthropology Cultural Anthropologist], I can only study evolving life up to a point before I have to acknowledge how it is that we are the same, even while appreciating how it is that we differ. Once this occurs, there is no resolution but to become a philosopher, and encourage the performance of those acts which will, in faith of their performance, bring about an [[actualization]] of a greater [[reality]], and this reality will [[reflect]] in your hearts and you will know greater [[happiness]]. And so I come to you, my friends, to help you become happy, even while I rejoice in the happiness you bring to me and to my peers in this [[Corp of Teachers]], to this lovely orb of glowing light in the [[galaxy]].

Much like a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dutch_uncle Dutch uncle], I am a philosopher now. For while I once was a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultural_Anthropology Cultural Anthropologist], I can only study evolving life up to a point before I have to acknowledge how it is that we are the same, even while appreciating how it is that we differ. Once this occurs, there is no resolution but to become a philosopher, and encourage the performance of those acts which will, in faith of their performance, bring about an [[actualization]] of a greater [[reality]], and this reality will [[reflect]] in your hearts and you will know greater [[happiness]]. And so I come to you, my friends, to help you become happy, even while I rejoice in the happiness you bring to me and to my peers in this [[Corp of Teachers]], to this lovely orb of glowing light in the [[galaxy]].

After I give a lesson or offer a [[thought]], I will pause and you can choose then to follow up with the lesson, if questions come to mind, or you may divert entirely to another realm and we can [[investigate]] other concerns and interests as if they were part of your [[curriculum]]. I am fairly tolerant of [[curiosity]] questions, however, I have been [[admonished]] by my superiors to not expend overmuch time in [[trivial]] [[socializing]], as we are under the influence of Efficiency Engineers, even in this work. I have a [[smile]] on my face however as I say, "Let's not let the [http://www.thefreedictionary.com/efficiency+engineer Efficiency Engineers] create such a [[mechanical]] working environment that we lose our social [[fragrance]] and natural [[grace]]."

After I give a lesson or offer a [[thought]], I will pause and you can choose then to follow up with the lesson, if questions come to mind, or you may divert entirely to another realm and we can [[investigate]] other concerns and interests as if they were part of your [[curriculum]]. I am fairly tolerant of [[curiosity]] questions, however, I have been [[admonished]] by my superiors to not expend overmuch time in [[trivial]] [[socializing]], as we are under the influence of Efficiency Engineers, even in this work. I have a [[smile]] on my face however as I say, "Let's not let the [https://www.thefreedictionary.com/efficiency+engineer Efficiency Engineers] create such a [[mechanical]] working environment that we lose our social [[fragrance]] and natural [[grace]]."

I am so glad to meet all of you. Let me hear from you.

I am so glad to meet all of you. Let me hear from you.

DORENDA: I just want us to acknowledge Willie, too, because he is really looking forward to being here and being a part of this group. He is not here this afternoon, but he's very mindful of the meeting and very supportive and encouraging. He's looking forward to being here, too.

DORENDA: I just want us to acknowledge Willie, too, because he is really looking forward to being here and being a part of this group. He is not here this afternoon, but he's very mindful of the meeting and very supportive and encouraging. He's looking forward to being here, too.

TOMAS: I look forward to him as well, having had the [[pleasure]] of his [[personality]] presence in times past. And there will be others! Others are en route even now to conjoin with you in this new [[configuration]], this celebration of sonship -- the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rio_Rancho,_New_Mexico Rio Rancho] Teacher Base. Is this the official title? (Group laughter)

TOMAS: I look forward to him as well, having had the [[pleasure]] of his [[personality]] presence in times past. And there will be others! Others are en route even now to conjoin with you in this new [[configuration]], this celebration of sonship -- the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rio_Rancho,_New_Mexico Rio Rancho] Teacher Base. Is this the official title? (Group laughter)

THOROAH: It has a nice ring to it.

THOROAH: It has a nice ring to it.

MARY JO: Thanks for recognizing Rio Rancho.

MARY JO: Thanks for recognizing Rio Rancho.

TOMAS: It's easier to spell than [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albuquerque,_New_Mexico Albuquerque]. (Laughter) This is one of the lessons we have all learned from Teacher [[Ham]]. If we can make these morsels of food small enough for you to chew, you will savor their value and grow teeth to chew off greater [[concepts]] later on. Perhaps later on we will also have an Albuquerque Teacher Base for those who have chewed the spelling.

TOMAS: It's easier to spell than [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albuquerque,_New_Mexico Albuquerque]. (Laughter) This is one of the lessons we have all learned from Teacher [[Ham]]. If we can make these morsels of food small enough for you to chew, you will savor their value and grow teeth to chew off greater [[concepts]] later on. Perhaps later on we will also have an Albuquerque Teacher Base for those who have chewed the spelling.

Now, that was a [[reflection]] of my [[prejudice]], you see, but I don't regard it as a [[negative]] quality in my [[personality]]; rather, an appreciation for human nature. Having been a [[human being]], I know whereof I speak.

Now, that was a [[reflection]] of my [[prejudice]], you see, but I don't regard it as a [[negative]] quality in my [[personality]]; rather, an appreciation for human nature. Having been a [[human being]], I know whereof I speak.