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JUNE 27, 2002

JUNE 27, 2002

===Opening===

===Opening===

Welmek: Good Evening. This is your friend and teacher, Welmek. I thank you for coming this evening to continue our discussion on the topic of recourse in your life.

Welmek: Good Evening. This is your friend and teacher, Welmek. I thank you for coming this evening to continue our [[discussion]] on the [[topic]] of recourse in your life.

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

Tonight will be the final installment in this series. And I wish to use the idea that we have been working with in a slightly altered fashion. The term recourse has another meaning in your vocabulary. It means having access to something when you do not have an immediate response. I wish to apply this meaning now to the word recourse - the topic of re-coursing your life. We have been discussing the action of the Thought Adjuster - that inner spirit as the pilot in your life - as the means by which you begin to carve your life direction on another course. And it is good to use this metaphor in your own internal guidance as a means to identify and come to know more intimately the workings of your marvelous inner guide.

Tonight will be the final installment in this series. And I wish to use the [[idea]] that we have been working with in a slightly altered fashion. The term recourse has another [[meaning]] in your [[vocabulary]]. It means having access to something when you do not have an immediate response. I wish to apply this meaning now to the word recourse - the topic of re-coursing your life. We have been discussing the action of the [[Thought Adjuster]] - that inner spirit as the [[pilot]] in your life - as the means by which you begin to carve your life [[direction]] on another course. And it is good to use this [[metaphor]] in your own internal [[guidance]] as a means to identify and come to know more intimately the workings of your marvelous inner guide.

But the idea which I wish to convey tonight is this: What if, within your feeling mind, you do go down the wrong path and you find that you have made a mistake. What recourse do you have at this time? And it is in this vein I would like to direct our lesson for this evening. For even though the divine guide within is eternally and infinitely perfect, your awareness to recognize its leading is limited and, as you know, is subject to interpretation. So I ask you to take this idea of what recourse do you have now in life when you make a mistake into the stillness and ask your spirit, "What do I do when mistakes occur or obstacles occur in life? What recourse do I have?"

But the idea which I wish to convey tonight is this: What if, within your [[feeling]] [[mind]], you do go down the wrong [[path]] and you find that you have made a mistake. What recourse do you have at this time? And it is in this vein I would like to direct our lesson for this evening. For even though the divine [[guide]] within is eternally and infinitely [[perfect]], your awareness to recognize its [[leading]] is limited and, as you know, is subject to [[interpretation]]. So I ask you to take this idea of what recourse do you have now in life when you make a mistake into the [[stillness]] and ask your spirit, "What do I do when mistakes occur or [[obstacles]] occur in life? What recourse do I have?"

Spend a few moment in addressing your spirit with this question, and take a moment to listen for the reflected answer, and then you may share your responses with me when you feel you have ascertained a response. (Pause.)

Spend a few moment in addressing [[Ta|your spirit]] with this question, and take a moment to [[listen]] for the [[reflected]] answer, and then you may share your responses with me when you feel you have ascertained a response. (Pause.)

===Dialogue===

===Dialogue===

Student: Welmek, this is J. It seems . . . [at] that moment of perception of a mistake; you have an enormous choice of rejection or acceptance. And even this has to be learned because sometimes we are - our culture and our family - raised in a certain kind of institutional rejections of the truth. But if you can accept the mistake - let it become part of you, then in a sense, it is a blessing, for you will have learned something; you will have grown.

Student: Welmek, this is J. It seems . . . [at] that moment of [[perception]] of a mistake; you have an enormous [[choice]] of [[rejection]] or [[acceptance]]. And even this has to be learned because sometimes we are - our [[culture]] and our [[family]] - raised in a certain kind of [[institutional]] rejections of the [[truth]]. But if you can accept the mistake - let it become part of you, then in a sense, it is a [[blessing]], for you will have learned something; you will have grown.

Welmek: That is an excellent response! For in the growth you begin to discern that there is another answer, and you do not judge yourself as a failure, only that you are adding to your life's experiences. And so, what would you say is the recourse that you have in this situation, as you perceive it?

Welmek: That is an excellent response! For in the [[growth]] you begin to [[discern]] that there is another answer, and you do not judge yourself as a [[failure]], only that you are adding to your life's experiences. And so, what would you say is the recourse that you have in this situation, as you [[perceive]] it?

Student: The very recourse itself depends on, I think a kind of a tension, almost based on - it's a matter of character - a kind of equanimity of soul, a kind of attitude of experimentation. So no matter what happens, as long as you learn from it, like an experiment that goes wrong in chemistry, but it teaches you things you couldn't have anticipated. You're nose-to-nose with something new. And so your recourse is to be able, somehow, to not just react, but to act with this new thing and be creative in that moment. This is the recourse you're are creating, or co-creating the future.

Student: The very recourse itself depends on, I think a kind of a [[tension]], almost based on - it's a matter of [[character]] - a kind of [[equanimity]] of [[soul]], a kind of attitude of [[experimentation]]. So no matter what happens, as long as you learn from it, like an experiment that goes wrong in [[chemistry]], but it teaches you things you couldn't have [[anticipated]]. You're nose-to-nose with something new. And so your recourse is to be able, somehow, to not just [[react]], but to act with this new thing and be [[creative]] in that moment. This is the recourse you're are creating, or co-creating the [[future]].

Welmek: And would you say then, that you look at making mistakes in the same light that you would have say, ten or fifteen years ago?

Welmek: And would you say then, that you look at making [[mistakes]] in the same [[light]] that you would have say, ten or fifteen years ago?

Student: No, this ability is something that is a function of wisdom and experience. It's something that is also growing. By the way, in this situation, it is the Thought Adjuster that somehow provided the contrast by which you can perceive the whole dimension of whether it's a mistake or not. That whole sense of it being a mistake, and then dealing with it, to me, seems a function of that inner compass. And what you do with that is a function of your will.

Student: No, this [[ability]] is something that is a [[function]] of [[wisdom]] and [[experience]]. It's something that is also growing. By the way, in this situation, it is the [[Thought Adjuster]] that somehow provided the contrast by which you can [[perceive]] the whole dimension of whether it's a mistake or not. That whole sense of it being a mistake, and then dealing with it, to me, seems a [[function]] of that inner compass. And what you do with that is a function of your will.

Welmek: Would you not also say that perhaps the Thought Adjuster shows you that it is not really a mistake per se, but an opportunity to learn something, as you said; that you couldn't have anticipated that gives you a expanded sense of who you are, what your range of expression is, and how that manifests another aspect of the God within you? Are you finding this also to be of your experience?

Welmek: Would you not also say that perhaps the [[Thought Adjuster]] shows you that it is not really a mistake per se, but an [[opportunity]] to learn something, as you said; that you couldn't have [[anticipated]] that gives you a expanded sense of who you are, what your range of [[expression]] is, and how that [[manifests]] another aspect of the God within you? Are you finding this also to be of your [[experience]]?

Student: Yes, I think this is, in the deepest sense, the love of the Adjuster, because there's nothing so precious; there's no gift that we need more.

Student: Yes, I think this is, in the deepest sense, the love of the [[Adjuster]], because there's nothing so precious; there's no gift that we need more.

Welmek: And so then, would you say that, from what you have described to me, that there are truly no mistakes, but more often than not, just new ways to overcome challenges, make certain choices, and thereby continue your growth, and self expression?

Welmek: And so then, would you say that, from what you have [[described]] to me, that there are truly no [[mistakes]], but more often than not, just new ways to overcome [[challenges]], make certain [[choices]], and thereby continue your [[growth]], and self [[expression]]?

Student: Well, very much so! A mistake is, in one way, just an emotional reaction, a perception of a mistake, is just an emotional reaction to a challenge.

Student: Well, very much so! A mistake is, in one way, just an [[emotional]] [[reaction]], a [[perception]] of a mistake, is just an emotional reaction to a challenge.

Welmek: That is a very wise comment. Thank you.

Welmek: That is a very [[wise]] comment. Thank you.

Student: Thank you, Welmek.

Student: Thank you, Welmek.

Student: I'm feeling very weak and I feel like I'm fading. I have a certified question to ask. One, that I manifest shingles, ADD, and (undiscernible). Two, what can I do about it? And three, what is the teaching? What is the (U)?

Student: I'm feeling very [[weak]] and I feel like I'm fading. I have a certified question to ask. One, that I [[manifest]] shingles, ADD, and (undiscernible). Two, what can I do about it? And three, what is the teaching? What is the (U)?

Welmek: Human affliction is not designed to be a teaching mechanism as much as it represents an imbalance in the physical system of some genetic pattern that has been carried within you for some time, and it is finding an expression because of the body's inability to withstand a healthy environment that would limit its range of expressing itself.

Welmek: Human [[affliction]] is not designed to be a [[teaching]] [[mechanism]] as much as it [[represents]] an imbalance in the physical system of some [[genetic]] pattern that has been carried within you for some time, and it is finding an [[expression]] because of the body's inability to withstand a healthy environment that would [[limit]] its range of expressing itself.

I would caution you to look beyond the current condition of your body, even though it does trouble you and limit your physical movement. But you are more than a physical mechanism. You are a free-will child of God, of Spirit, and as such, your spiritual nature is the better part of who you are. You have access to this nature, even though your body may be in conflict. You have access to the capacity to free yourself from this condition when the conditions in the mind are aligned with the overall spiritual circuitry that exists within your operating system.

I would caution you to look beyond the current condition of your [[body]], even though it does trouble you and [[limit]] your physical movement. But you are more than a [[physical]] [[mechanism]]. You are a [[free-will]] [[child of God]], of Spirit, and as such, your spiritual nature is the better part of who you are. You have access to this nature, even though your body may be in [[conflict]]. You have access to the capacity to free yourself from this condition when the conditions in the mind are [[aligned]] with the overall spiritual [[circuitry]] that exists within your operating system.

It is important now to begin to step outside the boundaries of your physical system and identify yourself more as a child of God, who has access to all the prerogatives that, that relationship entails. Good health, unrestricted feelings of love, support, guidance and nurturing are all available to you. The Father in Heaven does not wish you to be ill. And in certainty does not afflict His human children with various illnesses to teach them lessons. However, in your affliction, should you grow your faith to the degree you know you will be made well and whole, you will overcome this limitation and find that which you seek.

It is important now to begin to step outside the [[boundaries]] of your physical system and identify yourself more as a child of God, who has access to all the prerogatives that, that [[relationship]] entails. Good [[health]], unrestricted feelings of [[love]], [[support]], [[guidance]] and nurturing are all available to you. [[The Father]] in Heaven does not wish you to be ill. And in [[certainty]] does not afflict His human children with various illnesses to teach them lessons. However, in your affliction, should you grow your [[faith]] to the degree you know you will be made well and whole, you will overcome this limitation and find that which you seek.

I will pause now, and ask if you have a question or need further clarification.

I will pause now, and ask if you have a question or need further [[clarification]].

Student: I'll have to spend more time in stillness, and also to focus on my spiritual life with more frequency and with more intensity. That should be my major focus. Is that the truth?

Student: I'll have to spend more time in [[stillness]], and also to [[focus]] on my [[spiritual life]] with more frequency and with more [[intensity]]. That should be my major [[focus]]. Is that the [[truth]]?

Welmek: That is one aspect of the truth. The greater truth is to begin to see yourself more in the light as a child of God. That will give you the incentive to spend time in the stillness. For when you know and feel that you are a beloved child of an infinitely wise, loving, tender, merciful and compassionate Heavenly Parent, the more you will wish to spend time in stillness in furthering your perception as a child of spirit. It is very important now for you to attach your self-awareness to the idea of being in this parent/child relationship: you, with the Heavenly Father, and resting in that awareness that everything you need will come from this relationship. But this does take time, and I know that you are striving for this. And I encourage you, when you are in the stillness, to imagine yourself in some form or fashion as being a small child, and crying out - much as an infant would - for the love, for the presence of the Parent to come in and hold you to His bosom, and let yourself rest. In time you will begin to sense the supporting structure of Divine Love that is now enfolding and upholding you even now as we speak. It is incumbent upon you, from the human end, to spend time in this relationship, and asking for that connection to be made. And it is helpful in human experience, if you can feel love, and ask God to amplify that feeling within you. Does this help?

Welmek: That is one aspect of the truth. The greater [[truth]] is to begin to see yourself more in the [[light]] as a [[child of God]]. That will give you the [[incentive]] to spend time in the [[stillness]]. For when you know and feel that you are a beloved child of an infinitely [[wise]], loving, tender, merciful and [[compassionate]] Heavenly Parent, the more you will wish to spend time in [[stillness]] in furthering your [[perception]] as a child of spirit. It is very important now for you to attach your self-awareness to the idea of being in this parent/child [[relationship]]: you, with the [[Heavenly Father]], and resting in that awareness that everything you need will come from this relationship. But this does take time, and I know that you are striving for this. And I [[encourage]] you, when you are in the [[stillness]], to imagine yourself in some form or fashion as being a small child, and crying out - much as an [[infant]] would - for the love, for the [[presence]] of the Parent to come in and hold you to His [[bosom]], and let yourself [[rest]]. In time you will begin to sense the [[supporting]] [[structure]] of [[Divine]] [[Love]] that is now enfolding and upholding you even now as we speak. It is incumbent upon you, from the human end, to spend time in this relationship, and asking for that [[connection]] to be made. And it is helpful in human [[experience]], if you can feel love, and ask God to amplify that feeling within you. Does this help?

Student: How much time should I spend each day in stillness and focusing on my relationship to God as a child?

Student: How much time should I spend each day in [[stillness]] and focusing on my [[relationship]] to God as a child?

Welmek: As much time as you wish. There is no limit. Some days you will feel more needy and it will seem natural to spend a great deal of time in the stillness, in feeling this love connection. Other times you will feel stronger and may only wish to spend a few minutes in stillness. This is entirely your prerogative, but it is important to spend some time each day in letting God love you. Letting God bestow and instill that most wonderful and nurturing of all feelings: the love of a parent for a child.

Welmek: As much time as you wish. There is no [[limit]]. Some days you will feel more needy and it will seem [[natural]] to spend a great deal of time in the stillness, in [[feeling]] this love connection. Other times you will feel [[stronger]] and may only wish to spend a few minutes in stillness. This is entirely your [[prerogative]], but it is important to spend some time each day in letting God love you. Letting God [[bestow]] and instill that most wonderful and nurturing of all [[feelings]]: the love of a parent for a child.

Student: I find it difficult to stay in the stillness. My mind is very busy. I have great difficulty in quieting my mind. Do you have any suggestions as to how I can do that?

Student: I find it difficult to stay in the [[stillness]]. My mind is very busy. I have great difficulty in [[quieting]] my mind. Do you have any suggestions as to how I can do that?

Welmek: I would suggest that you spend some time in meditative reading. Read a paragraph in a book that is particularly inspirational to you. Then, after you have read this smaller section, stop reading for a moment, and ask your spirit to magnify what you have read, and to help you incorporate what you have read into your being. It is as if you are chewing on the words and letting them digest within you. This might help you to divert the thoughts in your mind from random thinking to the higher level of spiritual truth.

Welmek: I would suggest that you spend some time in meditative [[reading]]. Read a paragraph in a book that is particularly [[inspirational]] to you. Then, after you have read this smaller section, stop reading for a moment, and ask your [[spirit]] to [[magnify]] what you have read, and to help you incorporate what you have read into your being. It is as if you are chewing on the [[words]] and letting them digest within you. This might help you to divert the [[thoughts]] in your mind from [[random]] thinking to the higher level of spiritual [[truth]].

Spend time in prayer, particularly for others. This is also one way to train your mind to be in the Spirit. Spend time in acknowledging that which God has given you - life itself and the things for which you are thankful. These are some of the things that will divert and refocus your mind into that higher level of consciousness, where your spirit is more able to inlay what it wishes you to know as part of your spiritual education. When you have done this, for a time, relax, breathe deeply, focus on your breathing for several minutes, and when your mind wanders, return to your breath. And then when you are so relaxed, invite the presence of the Father into your heart and say, "Father I am your child and I wish to feel your presence now. I am ready. I open the door to Your love, and ask You to flood that into my being." And when you do this, the Father will respond. Does this help? (Thank you.) Does this answer satisfy you, or do you have other questions?

Spend time in [[prayer]], particularly for others. This is also one way to train your mind to be in the [[Spirit]]. Spend time in acknowledging that which God has given you - life itself and the things for which you are [[thankful]]. These are some of the things that will divert and refocus your mind into that higher level of [[consciousness]], where your spirit is more able to inlay what it wishes you to know as part of your spiritual [[education]]. When you have done this, for a time, [[relax]], [[breathe]] deeply, focus on your breathing for several minutes, and when your mind [[wanders]], return to your [[breath]]. And then when you are so relaxed, invite the [[presence]] of [[the Father]] into your heart and say, "Father I am your child and I wish to feel your [[presence]] now. I am ready. I open the door to Your love, and ask You to flood that into my [[being]]." And when you do this, [[the Father]] will respond. Does this help? (Thank you.) Does this answer satisfy you, or do you have other questions?

Student: I think that is a good answer. And I am very clear that I absolutely and more intensely and with more focus must persist, so I become more receptive during the time of stillness. I like the idea of seeing myself as a child of God. It is very helpful. I think that has to be my emphasis from here on out.

Student: I think that is a [[good]] answer. And I am very clear that I absolutely and more [[intensely]] and with more [[focus]] must [[persist]], so I become more [[receptive]] during the time of [[stillness]]. I like the idea of seeing myself as a child of God. It is very helpful. I think that has to be my emphasis from here on out.

Welmek: It is who you are and it is your destiny. And the more you identify with this, the more it will become real. And the more naturally you will seek to be in relationship with the Father, and your time of stillness will become more satisfying and meaningful to you. (Thank you.)

Welmek: It is who you are and it is your [[destiny]]. And the more you identify with this, the more it will [[become]] real. And the more naturally you will seek to be in [[relationship]] with [[the Father]], and your time of [[stillness]] will become more [[satisfying]] and meaningful to you. (Thank you.)

Be patient, and enjoy where you are being led. It is a time of great discovery. There is no hurry. Relax, rest in God, and let Him do His work within your being. I honor the spirit within you. And know that you will find much joy as you continue down this path.

Be [[patient]], and enjoy where you are being led. It is a time of great [[discovery]]. There is no [[hurry]]. [[Relax]], rest in God, and let Him do His work within your being. I [[honor]] the [[Ta|spirit within you]]. And know that you will find much [[joy]] as you continue down this [[path]].

Student: Welmek, I have an answer to the question you posed to the group. It may be of interest, and it may open a door for a lesson about, when we make mistakes. And the thought that occurred to me was that a mistake is a value-judgement we make when a situation doesn't turn out the way we would like it to, then we call it a mistake. And then, when we realize we've made a mistake, we've already learned a lesson. And it seems to me the most important element that's left is either to determine the determination not to make that kind of mistake again, or, and patience to be able to gracefully withstand the pain of feeling - of feeling that we've made a mistake. And, of course, if we can correct it, and go back and fix it, that's of course, the most ideal opportunity. But often times, we just have to move on, and with determination, not to repeat the kind of error that led to an outcome that we didn't desire, from a situation. Is this accurate?

Student: Welmek, I have an answer to the [[question]] you posed to the group. It may be of interest, and it may open a door for a lesson about, when we make [[mistakes]]. And the thought that occurred to me was that a mistake is a [[value]]-[[judgement]] we make when a situation doesn't turn out the way we would like it to, then we call it a mistake. And then, when we realize we've made a mistake, we've already learned a lesson. And it seems to me the most important element that's left is either to determine the [[determination]] not to make that kind of mistake again, or, and [[patience]] to be able to [[gracefully]] withstand the [[pain]] of [[feeling]] - of feeling that we've made a mistake. And, of course, if we can correct it, and go back and fix it, that's of course, the most [[ideal]] [[opportunity]]. But often times, we just have to move on, and with [[determination]], not to repeat the kind of [[error]] that led to an outcome that we didn't [[desire]], from a situation. Is this accurate?

Welmek: There are many subtleties in your response, and I perceive that you have gained much insight and wisdom into your own perceived mistakes. I use the word mistakes in the earlier portion of this lesson as a term that you are all very familiar with, for humans have a great tendency to look at their life as being full of mistakes. And we do not judge this as such. There is a harsh judgement that humans place on themselves and one another when you do things that make you uncomfortable, and cause you to experience unpleasant consequences. But I would say that the consequences are a byproduct of an expectation that did not come to be - that what you had anticipated was something other than what you experienced, and thereby causing the tension perceived as a mistake.

Welmek: There are many subtleties in your response, and I [[perceive]] that you have gained much [[insight]] and [[wisdom]] into your own perceived mistakes. I use the word mistakes in the earlier portion of this lesson as a term that you are all very familiar with, for [[humans]] have a great tendency to look at their [[life]] as being full of [[mistakes]]. And we do not judge this as such. There is a harsh [[judgement]] that humans place on themselves and one another when you do things that make you uncomfortable, and cause you to [[experience]] unpleasant consequences. But I would say that the consequences are a byproduct of an [[expectation]] that did not come to be - that what you had [[anticipated]] was something other than what you experienced, and thereby causing the [[tension]] perceived as a mistake.

But I would say from the perspective of the universe, that there are only lessons and learning and experiencing. You see, when you try a new experience, and you do not attach any particular outcome or expectation upon it then, would it not be more enjoyable to find what life has to offer? There are times when you will be taken down a wrong path due to your own limited thinking. And the circumstances on your world are such that you will find judgment, even condemnation, when things do not go as planned. And so it is very natural that you would judge yourself and one another harshly in these circumstances.

But I would say from the [[perspective]] of [[the universe]], that there are only lessons and [[learning]] and experiencing. You see, when you try a new [[experience]], and you do not [[attach]] any particular outcome or [[expectation]] upon it then, would it not be more enjoyable to find what life has to offer? There are times when you will be taken down a wrong [[path]] due to your own limited [[thinking]]. And the circumstances on [[your world]] are such that you will find judgment, even [[condemnation]], when things do not go as planned. And so it is very [[natural]] that you would judge yourself and one another harshly in these circumstances.

But I say to all of you tonight, that if you were to live your lives and make decisions in consort with you inner spirits, and then do not worry about what the outcome will be, and to move ahead in faith. Then any experience that would come your way would add to your life's insight and wisdom, and enlarged perspective of how the universe works, and to see new patterns of God emerging through you.

But I say to all of you tonight, that if you were to live your lives and make [[decisions]] in consort with you [[Ta|inner spirit]]s, and then do not [[worry]] about what the outcome will be, and to move ahead in [[faith]]. Then any [[experience]] that would come your way would add to your life's [[insight]] and [[wisdom]], and enlarged [[perspective]] of how [[the universe]] works, and to see new [[patterns]] of God emerging through you.

And my dear friend, C, I think this is what you were intimating, in your response.

And my dear friend, C, I think this is what you were intimating, in your response.

Student: Yes, I feel very blessed by your words that make me realize that we can feel blessed by all of our experiences in the big perspective, in the long run.

Student: Yes, I feel very [[blessed]] by your words that make me realize that we can feel blessed by all of our [[experiences]] in the big [[perspective]], in the long run.

Welmek: I assure you, my friend, there will come a time when you look upon this veil of tears as one of your best experiences in life.

Welmek: I [[assure]] you, my friend, there will come a time when you look upon this veil of [[tears]] as one of your best [[experiences]] in life.

Human life on this planet does not have to be beset with the misery and the isolation that you all so have experienced in some form in your lives. Keep your faith strong. And you do this by spending time with the Father each day, and aligning your willingness to be led in harmony with that pilot that is so steadfastly and lovingly guiding you into the light, into the truth, into the beauty, and into the goodness. (Thank you.) Thank you.

Human [[life]] on [[this planet]] does not have to be beset with the misery and the [[isolation]] that you all so have [[experienced]] in some form in your lives. Keep your faith [[strong]]. And you do this by spending time with [[the Father]] each day, and [[aligning]] your willingness to be led in [[harmony]] with that pilot that is so [[steadfastly]] and lovingly guiding you into the [[light]], into the [[truth]], into the [[beauty]], and into the [[goodness]]. (Thank you.) Thank you.

Student: Yes Welmek, this is D, and in dwelling on the idea of mistake, initially I didn't have any response, but after hearing everyone speak, one of the thoughts that came to mind was that in making a mistake, it was a poor choice, at that time. But at the same time, it showed me who I was not, that allowed me to show me who I am, at this time. And because of some poor choices that I have made in the past - choices that were based on fear or feeling lack or limitation, or feeling inadequate or unworthy, or having expectation, or feeling that I needed something - or wanted something, but didn't really need or want. That's allowed me to be more of who I am, of being closer in communion with spirit, and has made me grow and evolve. So that when I do make a decision out of false perception, I realize that's not the truth, that's not who I am, and I correct it, or go into stillness.

Student: Yes Welmek, this is D, and in dwelling on the [[idea]] of [[mistake]], initially I didn't have any response, but after hearing everyone speak, one of the thoughts that came to mind was that in making a mistake, it was a poor [[choice]], at that time. But at the same time, it showed me who I was not, that allowed me to show me who I am, at this time. And because of some poor choices that I have made in the [[past]] - choices that were based on [[fear]] or [[feeling]] lack or [[limitation]], or feeling inadequate or [[unworthy]], or having [[expectation]], or feeling that I needed something - or wanted something, but didn't really need or want. That's allowed me to be more of who I am, of being closer in [[communion]] with spirit, and has made me grow and evolve. So that when I do make a [[decision]] out of [[false]] [[perception]], I realize that's not the [[truth]], that's not who I am, and I correct it, or go into stillness.

And also how I react to my poor decision, influences whether it dissipates or carries on. Do I react angrily or feel unworthy? Do I linger in the anxiety or the stress, or do I see the mistake and say, I'll move on from there? Obviously there are different degrees of mistakes or poor choices. Some that linger, like financial mistakes, and some that you can correct right away. But, all in all, a mistake, or poor choice shows me who I am not, that allows me to show me who I really am.

And also how I react to my poor [[decision]], [[influences]] whether it [[dissipates]] or carries on. Do I react angrily or feel unworthy? Do I linger in the [[anxiety]] or the [[stress]], or do I see the mistake and say, I'll move on from there? Obviously there are different degrees of mistakes or poor choices. Some that linger, like [[financial]] mistakes, and some that you can correct right away. But, all in all, a mistake, or poor choice shows me who I am not, that allows me to show me who I really am.

Welmek: And so then, my friend (tape ends).. in what you have shared with me, is that your recourse in making the mistake is to see who you are. You have recourse of the vision of yourself as a child of God.

Welmek: And so then, my friend (tape ends).. in what you have [[shared]] with me, is that your recourse in making the mistake is to see who you are. You have recourse of the [[vision]] of yourself as a [[child of God]].

Student: Yes - true! And what happens too, I noticed, you tolerate and are more patient with other people's so called, mistakes, or poor decisions because you know what they are going through.

Student: Yes - true! And what happens too, I noticed, you [[tolerate]] and are more [[patient]] with other people's so called, mistakes, or poor [[decisions]] because you know what they are going through.

Welmek: So you see, you always have recourse to something new and better, and something that teaches you a new and deeper spiritual value that, as you incorporate into your being, allows you to manifest more of the spiritual fruits that you find so desirable - that deepening expression of tolerance and patience and compassion and understanding. This is what you have recourse to and all of your so-called mistakes or challenges are able to be re-patterned and aligned in this way.

Welmek: So you see, you always have recourse to something new and better, and something that teaches you a new and deeper [[spiritual]] [[value]] that, as you incorporate into your being, allows you to [[manifest]] more of the spiritual fruits that you find so desirable - that deepening [[expression]] of [[tolerance]] and patience and [[compassion]] and [[understanding]]. This is what you have recourse to and all of your so-called mistakes or challenges are able to be re-patterned and [[aligned]] in this way.

Recourse is not just a new direction that you move your life toward, it is also your ability to have access to those attributes of the Father Himself that deepen your ability to become Godlike. Everything the Father has - in personality - is accessible to you: His goodness, His compassion, His infinite love. You all have recourse to this. So there is nothing that you have experienced that has been negative or hurtful that cannot be corrected. And so I encourage you to think about this idea: What recourse do you have in life when things do not always go as planned?

Recourse is not just a new [[direction]] that you move your [[life]] toward, it is also your [[ability]] to have [[access]] to those attributes of [[the Father]] Himself that deepen your ability to become [[Godlike]]. [[Everything]] the Father has - in [[personality]] - is accessible to you: His [[goodness]], His [[compassion]], His infinite love. You all have recourse to this. So there is nothing that you have experienced that has been negative or hurtful that cannot be [[corrected]]. And so I encourage you to think about this idea: What recourse do you have in life when things do not always go as planned?

Things, people, circumstances will not always adapt themselves to your preferences, your will, your ideas of how things should workout. And so when you feel that life has hit the skids, as you say, spend time in asking your spirit: What recourse do I need, what recourse do I have access to? And you will always find your spirit giving you an answer, and helping you find a resolution to all those circumstances and situations in life; to give you the victory over misery, over despair, and defeat. And in this, your recourse to joy and eternity. Are there any other comments or questions before we conclude?

Things, people, circumstances will not always [[adapt]] themselves to your preferences, your will, your [[ideas]] of how things should workout. And so when you feel that life has hit the skids, as you say, spend time in asking [[Ta|your spirit]]: What recourse do I need, what recourse do I have access to? And you will always find your spirit giving you an answer, and helping you find a resolution to all those circumstances and situations in life; to give you the victory over misery, over [[despair]], and [[defeat]]. And in this, your recourse to [[joy]] and [[eternity]]. Are there any other comments or questions before we conclude?

Student: Yes Welmek, as you know, my daughter is going through, yet again, another challenging situation, especially with her mother. And I'm always trying to impress upon her, she's been through a lot of challenges the past two years, and I've always been there by her side, urging her on, seeing the essence of her spirit, because she is a beautiful child of God. And she has a lot to offer in this world. Yet she is experiencing much pain from her mother; and you know what the relationship is between her and her mother. What I ask how can I teach my daughter - or maybe even teach all of us - how to pray? How can we speak to God? How can I teach her to pray; and despite what her mother says to her, that there is love there?

Student: Yes Welmek, as you know, my daughter is going through, yet again, another [[challenging]] situation, especially with her [[mother]]. And I'm always trying to impress upon her, she's been through a lot of challenges the past two years, and I've always been there by her side, urging her on, seeing the [[essence]] of her spirit, because she is a beautiful [[child of God]]. And she has a lot to offer in this world. Yet she is experiencing much [[pain]] from her mother; and you know what the [[relationship]] is between her and her mother. What I ask how can I teach my daughter - or maybe even teach all of us - how to [[pray]]? How can we speak to God? How can I teach her to pray; and despite what her mother says to her, that there is [[love]] there?

Welmek: You daughter will find the words in her heart to speak the words of spiritual help that she needs. You can encourage her in this fashion to look at the tension between her and her mother, and to ask God to soften that attitude and their tone in speaking one to the other.

Welmek: You daughter will find the [[words]] in her [[heart]] to speak the [[words]] of spiritual help that she needs. You can [[encourage]] her in this fashion to look at the [[tension]] between her and her [[mother]], and to ask God to soften that [[attitude]] and their [[tone]] in speaking one to the other.

She, in and of herself, can also do a few things, and to recognize how it is that she shows respect for her mother, and in wanting to keep the relationship healthy. When she is in conflict with her mother, it would be helpful if she could take a moment to back away, take a deep breath and pray, "Father I am having a problem with my earthly mother, and I ask for You now to give me the words to speak to her that will soften the tension that exists between both of us."

She, in and of herself, can also do a few things, and to recognize how it is that she shows [[respect]] for her [[mother]], and in wanting to keep the [[relationship]] [[healthy]]. When she is in [[conflict]] with her mother, it would be helpful if she could take a moment to back away, take a deep [[breath]] and pray, "Father I am having a problem with my earthly mother, and I ask for You now to give me the words to speak to her that will soften the tension that exists between both of us."

This is a somewhat advanced idea, but you have planted many seeds in her, and now it is time to help her to bear good fruit. If she is more spiritually receptive than her mother, then why could she not be the one to spiritually uplift the situation by stepping back and praying during the tension? You may need to reinforce this idea within her several times before it creates that awareness in her to stop and actually step back and pray. But if you encourage her to do this, she will find this a helpful technique, and both she and her mother will greatly benefit. Does this help?

This is a somewhat advanced [[idea]], but you have planted many [[seeds]] in her, and now it is time to help her to bear good fruit. If she is more spiritually [[receptive]] than her mother, then why could she not be the one to spiritually uplift the situation by stepping back and [[praying]] during the [[tension]]? You may need to reinforce this idea within her several times before it creates that [[awareness]] in her to stop and actually step back and pray. But if you encourage her to do this, she will find this a helpful [[technique]], and both she and her mother will greatly benefit. Does this help?

Student: Yes, very much so. I have been thinking along those lines because - two things, my daughter is in the process of re-coursing her life. She has had many great lessons or challenges, and she has grown a lot in her sixteen years of life on this planet. And secondly, I feel that it is possible that she is the one who has to show her mother how to love, because that's been talked about before in a previous meeting. Her mother has a hard time loving or expressing love, so maybe that's one thing my daughter can give to her mother - it's the idea and ability to love.

Student: Yes, very much so. I have been [[thinking]] along those lines because - two things, my daughter is in the [[process]] of re-coursing her life. She has had many great lessons or [[challenges]], and she has grown a lot in her sixteen years of life on this planet. And secondly, I feel that it is possible that she is the one who has to show her [[mother]] how to [[love]], because that's been talked about before in a previous meeting. Her mother has a hard time loving or [[expressing]] love, so maybe that's one thing my daughter can give to her mother - it's the [[idea]] and ability to love.

Welmek: When there is conflict in their communication, neither one will feel the love that each has for the other, and so someone must break the tension and elevate it to another level. And as you have more of the ear of your daughter than you have of her mother, would it not be wise for you to encourage her to continue and to try this many times over. (Yes, I will do that. Thank you.) You are welcome.

Welmek: When there is [[conflict]] in their [[communication]], neither one will feel the love that each has for the other, and so someone must break the [[tension]] and elevate it to another level. And as you have more of the ear of your daughter than you have of her mother, would it not be [[wise]] for you to [[encourage]] her to continue and to try this many times over. (Yes, I will do that. Thank you.) You are welcome.

Student: This is D again. I came here thinking I was going to be quiet, but now I have all these questions. And this one has been kind of bandying about in my mind since C brought up the question, a few lessons ago about what we experience when we pass away - when we pass over. And you said we experience eternal joy, love - all that. And then I said, can we experience it here on earth - all that, and you said very few can. And then my question is, why are we here on this earth then? Why do we not just end our lives, and go right to God, and experience eternal joy and love and life that it is so hard to experience on this planet? Why are we even here? And I know it's a large question, and that you might want to answer this at another time. But with all the challenges that we face, you know, if there's eternal joy and love when we pass over, why not just end it and go onward? Or are there deeper ramifications, if we do that?

Student: This is D again. I came here [[thinking]] I was going to be [[quiet]], but now I have all these [[questions]]. And this one has been kind of bandying about in my [[mind]] since C brought up the question, a few lessons ago about what we [[experience]] when we pass away - when we pass over. And you said we experience eternal [[joy]], [[love]] - all that. And then I said, can we experience it here on [[earth]] - all that, and you said very few can. And then my question is, why are we here on this earth then? Why do we not just end our lives, and go right to God, and [[experience]] eternal [[joy]] and [[love]] and life that it is so hard to experience on [[this planet]]? Why are we even here? And I know it's a large question, and that you might want to answer this at another time. But with all the [[challenges]] that we face, you know, if there's eternal joy and love when we pass over, why not just end it and go onward? Or are there deeper ramifications, if we do that?

Welmek: Do not perceive in that answer that there was not effort, and what you might consider to be work, for the universe is patterned to be a place of experience. It is the attitude that you bring to life that makes the difference. And you can experience joy and peace now, by simply adapting an attitude of wanting to experience all of the good things life has to offer, as opposed to wallowing in all of the misery of the world. It is this simple.

You are all [[creatures]]; we are all [[beings]] of [[experience]] and [[growth]]. And this is part of the [[Divine]] Plan - our divine [[destiny]] - to grow into God-awareness and [[God-likeness]]. And it is a [[joy]]. And it is a privilege. And does not each triumph you have taste doubly sweet when you know you have overcome something difficult? Does that not make you feel full of [[pride]] and self-[[confidence]]? And [[our Father]], who loves us so much, would never wish to deprive us of any sense of self-accomplishment.

You are a child of divine destiny. Remember this: first and foremost, all the Father is - light, life, love - is yours and you know it. And when you connect with that and feel that, does that not change your attitude? (Of course! It makes me want to live!) I say to you my friend, as much as you love your daughter - and you have been with her before she was born - and when she was born, you knew that she would cry and experience discomfort. But you knew that, that would be transitory, and that she would find love and joy and happiness. And so, all of the unpleasant experiences that she went through - have they all not given her the capacity to be in life, and to learn new things? And all of the good things have added to her life's enjoyment, and she has had to make choices, and suffered the ramifications of those choices, and to learn maturity, and to learn lessons, and to overcome obstacles and challenges. And have you not told her yourself, it is your attitude that makes life more enjoyable, that separates those who go through life in misery, and those who go through life with optimism and good cheer? And if you know, as a parent, that your daughter is learning things and coming to a greater understanding of herself, then why would the Father, who loves you more than you love your child, and knows you more intimately than you know your child, wish for anything less than for what you have already seen for your daughter?

And so we are given a great [[universe]] to work and [[play]] and [[explore]] and enjoy, and many new [[opportunities]] to meet people and see new places, and learn new [[facts]], and to comprehend new [[meanings]], and to incorporate new [[values]] into our beings. What a gift! What an [[adventure]]! And why would our God, who loves us more than we will ever know, wish us to deny anything so wonderful? Do you see? (Yes, very much!)

You are all creatures; we are all beings of experience and growth. And this is part of the Divine Plan - our divine destiny - to grow into God-awareness and God-likeness. And it is a joy. And it is a privilege. And does not each triumph you have taste doubly sweet when you know you have overcome something difficult? Does that not make you feel full of pride and self-confidence? And our Father, who loves us so much, would never wish to deprive us of any sense of self-accomplishment.

Student: Thank you, Welmek, for bringing us [[inspiration]], [[wisdom]], [[love]], [[clarity]], and [[freedom]].

Welmek: My dear, dear friends, you all have been effected deeply by the conditions on [[this planet]], but this is not [[life]]; it is not living.

 

 

Welmek: My dear, dear friends, you all have been effected deeply by the conditions on this planet, but this is not life; it is not living.

===Closing===

===Closing===

Come. be with us in spirit! Lift yourself out of this misery, and come and be our playmates in this wonderful universe that has been created for us to love and enjoy and to grow. It is all yours for the asking and for the taking. How much do you want to have? There is no limit, there is only abundance and prosperity and friendship and love. And this is your destiny. Good evening.

Come. be with us in [[spirit]]! Lift yourself out of this misery, and come and be our playmates in this [[Grand Universe|wonderful universe]] that has been created for us to [[love]] and enjoy and to [[grow]]. It is all yours for the asking and for the taking. How much do you want to have? There is no [[limit]], there is only [[abundance]] and [[prosperity]] and [[friendship]] and [[love]]. And this is your [[destiny]]. Good evening.

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