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==Session==

==Session==

===Opening===

===Opening===

DATE: July 4, 2004, MUSIC: Elena: An [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adagio Adagio], by Mozart

DATE: July 4, 2004, MUSIC: Elena: An [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adagio Adagio], by Mozart

TOMAS: We have truly passed through the [[portals]] of [[heaven]] and stand within the pearly gates. What an [[enchanted]] moment we enjoy here with you in your serenity and [[repose]]. With the waters trickling and the breeze carrying the adagio over the [[universe broadcasts]] to [[Havona]], we are surrounded by that which our [[soul]] longs for – that [[peace]] which passes all [[understanding]].

TOMAS: We have truly passed through the [[portals]] of [[heaven]] and stand within the pearly gates. What an [[enchanted]] moment we enjoy here with you in your serenity and [[repose]]. With the waters trickling and the breeze carrying the adagio over the [[universe broadcasts]] to [[Havona]], we are surrounded by that which our [[soul]] longs for – that [[peace]] which passes all [[understanding]].

I am Tomas, your Teacher. I am glad to see you here. I will not be holding forth at length. In keeping with your [[agenda]], we have [[visitors]] today. We have a number of potential speakers in our midst. Perhaps a selection, to deal with the various questions that lay upon your [[mind]], will be forthcoming. I will return later, as your host. One moment.

I am Tomas, your Teacher. I am glad to see you here. I will not be holding forth at length. In keeping with your [[agenda]], we have [[visitors]] today. We have a number of potential speakers in our midst. Perhaps a selection, to deal with the various questions that lay upon your [[mind]], will be forthcoming. I will return later, as your host. One moment.

ARCHANGEL: I am an [[Archangel]]. I am new to this venue and to this [[transmitter]]/receiver. I am new to you in many ways, but you will recognize me, or at least a [[facet]] of my function, for if you were watching the television show "[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Touched_by_an_Angel Touched by an Angel]" you would recognize me as Andrew.

ARCHANGEL: I am an [[Archangel]]. I am new to this venue and to this [[transmitter]]/receiver. I am new to you in many ways, but you will recognize me, or at least a [[facet]] of my function, for if you were watching the television show "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Touched_by_an_Angel Touched by an Angel]" you would recognize me as Andrew.

Group: Welcome! Is that your name?

Group: Welcome! Is that your name?

By way of these words I [[hope]] to convey to you that what you know now is part of you forever if it is [[worth]] knowing. Therefore, find [[strength]] within your own [[self]] and your own experiences. Look at your own [[insight]] as if it were a [[mirror]] to life beyond the veil. Recognize that what you [[love]] and [[treasure]], which is [[essential]] and [[eternal]], will be with you today and tomorrow as it was yesterday.

By way of these words I [[hope]] to convey to you that what you know now is part of you forever if it is [[worth]] knowing. Therefore, find [[strength]] within your own [[self]] and your own experiences. Look at your own [[insight]] as if it were a [[mirror]] to life beyond the veil. Recognize that what you [[love]] and [[treasure]], which is [[essential]] and [[eternal]], will be with you today and tomorrow as it was yesterday.

There is a [[song]] in this [[T/R]]’s [[consciousness]], as well it might be in yours: "[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehMx12dSF6w No, no they can’t take that away from me. The way you tip your hat; the way you sip your tea.]" These treasures of the [[material]] existence are part of you. They are the refinements of your [[culture]] that denote your [[civility]]; they are [[patterns]] of [[perfection]] that you have built up through the centuries as a part of your inheritance as a homo sapiens. And this [[nobility]] and these refinements are a part of you and will remain a part of you, even as you approach [[Paradise]].

There is a [[song]] in this [[T/R]]’s [[consciousness]], as well it might be in yours: "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehMx12dSF6w No, no they can’t take that away from me. The way you tip your hat; the way you sip your tea.]" These treasures of the [[material]] existence are part of you. They are the refinements of your [[culture]] that denote your [[civility]]; they are [[patterns]] of [[perfection]] that you have built up through the centuries as a part of your inheritance as a homo sapiens. And this [[nobility]] and these refinements are a part of you and will remain a part of you, even as you approach [[Paradise]].

Be [[encouraged]] that much of what you know today is the [[platform]] upon which you will build your [[eternal life]]. The [[stresses]] that you [[experience]] are not for nothing. They are evidence of your accomplishments and your capacities. They are work for you and for your fellows to [[reveal]] the divine [[influence]] over all. Your life is a [[testimony]] to the [[goodness of God]] that allows you the [[privilege]] of choice and design to enhance your mortal [[experience]] and the experience you know and love – even those you [[disdain]] and do not love. These latter, however, will fall away as unwanted baggage when you come to [[recognize]] they will not be [[necessary]] when you unpack upon your arrival on the shores of [[Mansonia]].

Be [[encouraged]] that much of what you know today is the [[platform]] upon which you will build your [[eternal life]]. The [[stresses]] that you [[experience]] are not for nothing. They are evidence of your accomplishments and your capacities. They are work for you and for your fellows to [[reveal]] the divine [[influence]] over all. Your life is a [[testimony]] to the [[goodness of God]] that allows you the [[privilege]] of choice and design to enhance your mortal [[experience]] and the experience you know and love – even those you [[disdain]] and do not love. These latter, however, will fall away as unwanted baggage when you come to [[recognize]] they will not be [[necessary]] when you unpack upon your arrival on the shores of [[Mansonia]].

Paula: You know, we’re not in any hurry to get there. We’re having such a good time living, we figure there will be plenty of [[time]] for the other later and we’re aiming for 100. Aren’t we dear? I’ve got a cousin who is 105. She’s still perfectly [[rational]] and when I talk to her on the phone, her [[voice]] is just as strong as it was 20 years ago, but she kind of hobbles around the house. She kind of hobbles, and she’s lost weight, but Kathryn is still having a [[good]] time and I figure if she can do it, we can do it. So we’re aiming that way.

Paula: You know, we’re not in any hurry to get there. We’re having such a good time living, we figure there will be plenty of [[time]] for the other later and we’re aiming for 100. Aren’t we dear? I’ve got a cousin who is 105. She’s still perfectly [[rational]] and when I talk to her on the phone, her [[voice]] is just as strong as it was 20 years ago, but she kind of hobbles around the house. She kind of hobbles, and she’s lost weight, but Kathryn is still having a [[good]] time and I figure if she can do it, we can do it. So we’re aiming that way.

Men-O-Pah: You remember that [[song]] the choir sings, Elena, that old Negro spiritual, "[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kauYqqM4t0o I Ain’t Got Time To Die]". I thought it was most [[unusual]], it came on the [[radio]] when we were on the radio, "I’m so busy working for [[the Kingdom]], I ain’t got time to die." (Group [[Laughter]])

Men-O-Pah: You remember that [[song]] the choir sings, Elena, that old Negro spiritual, "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kauYqqM4t0o I Ain’t Got Time To Die]". I thought it was most [[unusual]], it came on the [[radio]] when we were on the radio, "I’m so busy working for [[the Kingdom]], I ain’t got time to die." (Group [[Laughter]])

Maria: Well, I’m too busy to die.

Maria: Well, I’m too busy to die.