Changes

==Session==

==Session==

===Opening===

===Opening===

Music: Dorenda on Piano: 1st selection, "[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzmYuOFsYtU Marching to Zion]"

Music: Dorenda on Piano: 1st selection, "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzmYuOFsYtU Marching to Zion]"

2nd selection, "[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXy2MmMLjGQ Take My Life and Let It Be Consecrated]"

2nd selection, "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXy2MmMLjGQ Take My Life and Let It Be Consecrated]"

Prayer: (Matthew) Let us place ourselves in the [[presence]] of [[Jesus]] the Christ.

Prayer: (Matthew) Let us place ourselves in the [[presence]] of [[Jesus]] the Christ.

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

This afternoon we'd like to continue, for a while, with our [[discussion]] of [[the soul]], that which you are [[becoming]], that which you are, yes, and that which you are nurturing and [[developing]] - to the extent that it begins to grow in its own right and 'carry' you, as it were, in your [[ascent]]. We are essentially discussing your efforts in soul-building, in eternalizing your reality.

This afternoon we'd like to continue, for a while, with our [[discussion]] of [[the soul]], that which you are [[becoming]], that which you are, yes, and that which you are nurturing and [[developing]] - to the extent that it begins to grow in its own right and 'carry' you, as it were, in your [[ascent]]. We are essentially discussing your efforts in soul-building, in eternalizing your reality.

 

[[Loneliness]] is a word that is a part of the [[frame of reference]] of the [[mortal]], this stemming from its innate sense of [[gregariousness]]. Loneliness is a sense of 'aloneness,' a [[lamenting]] aloneness, as [[compared]] to the [[understanding]] that even though you may be alone, existentially speaking, it is not a lonely place, for you are aware of your [[connectedness]]. Those who are not aware of their connectedness, and those who are unaware of the [[relationship]] of [[the cosmos]], or those of you who temporarily forget your cosmic connection, are no [[strangers]] to that [[attitude]] and atmosphere of aloneness that is felt as [[loneliness]]. There are a million and one reasons, then, for those who feel lonely to reach out and to grasp something that will relieve their [[isolation]]. This provides a million and one [[opportunities]] for [[personality]] to represent itself, even while it seeks and while it temporarily finds, something that will absolve them of that sense of [[inherent]] loneliness as a result of cosmic or spiritual deprivation or disassociation. This is a terrible [[heritage]] you have globally been born into, with the sense of isolation extending abnormally into the very pores of your world.

[[Loneliness]] is a word that is a part of the [[frame of reference]] of the [[mortal]], this stemming from its innate sense of [[gregariousness]]. Loneliness is a sense of 'aloneness,' a [[lamenting]] aloneness, as [[compared]] to the [[understanding]] that even though you may be alone, existentially speaking, it is not a lonely place, for you are aware of your [[connectedness]]. Those who are not aware of their connectedness, and those who are unaware of the [[relationship]] of [[the cosmos]], or those of you who temporarily forget your cosmic connection, are no [[strangers]] to that [[attitude]] and atmosphere of aloneness that is felt as [[loneliness]]. There are a million and one reasons, then, for those who feel lonely to reach out and to grasp something that will relieve their [[isolation]]. This provides a million and one [[opportunities]] for [[personality]] to represent itself, even while it seeks and while it temporarily finds, something that will absolve them of that sense of [[inherent]] loneliness as a result of cosmic or spiritual deprivation or disassociation. This is a terrible [[heritage]] you have globally been born into, with the sense of isolation extending abnormally into the very pores of your world.

I encourage you along the way and know that you have many who have preceded you in this [[life]], in this world, as you know it, but in many [[paths]], many worlds, many planets, far beyond your [[vision]] and your [[imagination]]. The millions, if not trillions, of those who have preceded you as spirit and faithwalkers, join you in your [[aspirations]] to know what the full imagery of [[faith]] made perfect is all about.

I encourage you along the way and know that you have many who have preceded you in this [[life]], in this world, as you know it, but in many [[paths]], many worlds, many planets, far beyond your [[vision]] and your [[imagination]]. The millions, if not trillions, of those who have preceded you as spirit and faithwalkers, join you in your [[aspirations]] to know what the full imagery of [[faith]] made perfect is all about.

I leave you in good stead and in good company, among yourselves but, more importantly among [[the teachers]] who are here, individually and collectively. Peace be with you this fore-coming week and know that you always have the full support of an entire working and humming universe, made for the glory and honor of the Father who has made all manifest. Peace be with you and let love guide your way. Amen.

I leave you in good stead and in good company, among yourselves but, more importantly among [[the teachers]] who are here, [[individually]] and [[collectively]]. Peace be with you this fore-coming week and know that you always have the full support of an entire working and humming [[universe]], made for the [[glory]] and [[honor]] of [[the Father]] who has made all [[manifest]]. [[Peace]] be with you and let [[love]] guide your way. [[Amen]].

TOMAS: Thank you sister and co-worker.

TOMAS: Thank you sister and co-worker.

Thank you, too, Paula (Janet), for your testimonial to matrimonial bliss. This is certainly a well-contemplated ideal, that which you supply to the group and to your community by your affections, one for the other. The loneliness you realized, Wayawahili, is a prayer. And behold how bountiful is the heavens to grant your wish for soul companionship. The pairing relationship certainly depicts the universal balance, but the nature of the growth of the Supreme requires yet more than the male and female configuration to deliver the full range of value to its existence. The entire community is at issue here, and the planetary government is also an integral part of the birth of the soul, the growth of the soul and the combined forces of souls united in intent and purpose to do the divine will.

Thank you, too, Paula (Janet), for your testimonial to [[matrimonial]] [[bliss]]. This is certainly a well-contemplated [[ideal]], that which you supply to the group and to your [[community]] by your [[affections]], one for the other. The [[loneliness]] you realized, Wayawahili, is a [[prayer]]. And behold how bountiful is the heavens to grant your wish for [[soul]] [[companionship]]. The pairing relationship certainly depicts the universal [[balance]], but the nature of the [[growth]] of the [[Supreme]] requires yet more than the [[male]] and [[female]] configuration to deliver the full range of [[value]] to its existence. The entire [[community]] is at issue here, and the [[planetary government]] is also an integral part of the [[birth]] of [[the soul]], the growth of the soul and the combined forces of souls united in intent and [[purpose]] to do the divine will.

There are those among us, here, even now, who look upon your group as you might consider in your world … Dani (reference to the attending midwayer) What phrase is it? [Dani: A ward?] Yes. A 'ward.' A political ward. Thank you. A conclave, a voter block, as it were. And so when Anatolia discusses 'wishing' your way into fulfillment, wish your way fully and not only in so far as your immediate soul needs, but beyond … into the community soul needs, for this is the development of the Light and Life that you seek to enjoy and we seek to promote.

There are those among us, here, even now, who look upon your group as you might consider in your world … Dani (reference to the attending [[midwayer]]) What phrase is it? [Dani: A ward?] Yes. A 'ward.' A political ward. Thank you. A [[conclave]], a voter block, as it were. And so when Anatolia discusses 'wishing' your way into fulfillment, wish your way fully and not only in so far as your immediate soul needs, but beyond … into the [[community]] soul needs, for this is the development of the [[Light and Life]] that you seek to enjoy and we seek to promote.

Are there questions or commentary? I am, and we are, eager to hear from you. This is your opportunity to steer the boat.

Are there questions or [[commentary]]? I am, and we are, [[eager]] to hear from you. This is your [[opportunity]] to steer the boat.

Esmarelda: I thought it was interesting that Anatolia mentioned our rain that we received this week. It was so welcomed, and we are so grateful that we did receive it. It is a cleansing type thing. My trees enjoyed it! They were covered with the accumulated dust of the summer and looking droopy and they even look happier.

Esmarelda: I thought it was interesting that Anatolia mentioned our rain that we [[received]] this week. It was so welcomed, and we are so [[grateful]] that we did [[receive]] it. It is a cleansing type thing. My trees enjoyed it! They were covered with the accumulated dust of the [[summer]] and looking droopy and they even look happier.

Tomas: Such is the torrent of Living Water your soul enjoys. There are, indeed, elements that are in response to an electrical storm which activate your atoms and brings about a renewal in truth. While you are encouraged to keep your soul alive, alert, awake, acknowledge, activated, it is also true that your very being is largely physical in nature, very material, and all the elements are conspiring to add to your material experience -- the senses, the elements, the density itself are in your best interests as a material creature. Enjoying your material self as well as your emotional self, immeasurably adds to the enjoyment of your soul self, each augmenting the other and allowing its appropriate alignment.

Tomas: Such is the torrent of [[Living Water]] your [[soul]] enjoys. There are, indeed, elements that are in response to an electrical [[storm]] which activate your atoms and brings about a [[renewal]] in [[truth]]. While you are [[encouraged]] to keep [[your soul]] alive, alert, awake, acknowledge, activated, it is also true that your very being is largely physical in nature, very [[material]], and all the elements are [[conspiring]] to add to your material [[experience]] -- the [[senses]], the elements, the density itself are in your best interests as a material creature. Enjoying your material self as well as your [[emotional]] self, immeasurably adds to the enjoyment of your soul self, each augmenting the other and allowing its appropriate [[alignment]].

In this balance you are enabled to experience the great cosmic connection even when alone. Indeed on your walks away from the finite life, when you get away to enjoy the autumn leaves or the cloud formations, the sunsets or sunrises, then is a good time to appreciate the full perspective of your reality, the full nature of the human and the divine in one. And then you experience the true riches of your being. Your spiritual growth is tied up with your own mortal happiness, your mortal happiness is tied up with your own spiritual growth. Behold, your cup runneth over.

In this [[balance]] you are enabled to [[experience]] the great [[cosmic]] [[connection]] even when alone. Indeed on your walks away from the finite life, when you get away to enjoy the [[autumn]] leaves or the [[cloud]] formations, the sunsets or [[sunrise]]s, then is a good time to appreciate the full [[perspective]] of your reality, the full nature of the [[human]] and the [[divine]] in one. And then you experience the true riches of your [[being]]. Your [[spiritual growth]] is tied up with your own mortal [[happiness]], your mortal happiness is tied up with your own spiritual growth. Behold, your cup runneth over.

Elena: Tomas, you were talking about the blending of souls together, and it conjured up a picture in my mind of, certainly our own soul, but I think last week you were talking, too, about something that you liked - seeing another's Light or something like that, I don't remember exactly what it was, but appreciating one another. But this thing you were talking about of the souls blending with one another conjured up a question with me about after you get past this world. Because you also talked about trillions, or Anatolia did, about trillions and billions …. Are,… Was she speaking of souls then? Is that the blending of souls at that point? Or the gathering of souls?

Elena: Tomas, you were talking about the blending of [[souls]] together, and it [[conjured]] up a picture in my [[mind]] of, certainly our own [[soul]], but I think last week you were talking, too, about something that you liked - seeing another's [[Light]] or something like that, I don't remember exactly what it was, but appreciating one another. But this thing you were talking about of the souls blending with one another conjured up a question with me about after you get past this world. Because you also talked about trillions, or Anatolia did, about trillions and billions …. Are,… Was she speaking of souls then? Is that the blending of souls at that point? Or the gathering of souls?

TOMAS: Anatolia.

TOMAS: Anatolia.

ANATOLIA: I was speaking of that vast array of helpful mates that you have, and I use that in the euphemistic way. Consider it the Australian meaning, or help, or assistance. Those with whom you are akin in this world and in the world's beyond your vision, or even imagination. This was my meaning of what was intended. The blending of souls would be Tomas's presentation. Was there more on what I was speaking of?

ANATOLIA: I was speaking of that vast [[array]] of helpful [[mates]] that you have, and I use that in the euphemistic way. Consider it the Australian [[meaning]], or help, or assistance. Those with whom you are akin in this world and in the world's beyond your [[vision]], or even [[imagination]]. This was my meaning of what was intended. The blending of souls would be Tomas's presentation. Was there more on what I was speaking of?

Elena: No. Actually I think it was probably more … about blending of souls. I was kind of curious about if we go past into … after we pass from this world, if we … If it goes into soul groupings …or how …?

Elena: No. Actually I think it was probably more … about blending of souls. I was kind of curious about if we go past into … after we pass from this world, if we … If it goes into soul groupings …or how …?

TOMAS: This is, indeed, celestial sociology. The Bible will tell you, even, that 'angels do not marry or are given in marriage'. The matrimonial state that you know is strictly a device of the material world for procreation and association, which association is allowable and natural in all the worlds subject to the material. Therefore your groupings, your gatherings will have purpose, will be based on purpose, and that will change depending upon the service that you are undertaking or the interest that you are pursuing.

TOMAS: This is, indeed, [[celestial]] [[sociology]]. The Bible will tell you, even, that 'angels do not marry or are given in marriage'. The matrimonial state that you know is strictly a device of the material world for [[procreation]] and association, which association is allowable and natural in all the worlds subject to the material. Therefore your groupings, your gatherings will have [[purpose]], will be based on purpose, and that will [[change]] depending upon the service that you are undertaking or the interest that you are pursuing.

This is well exemplified in your cousins the midwayers who operate in varying configurations depending upon how they are ministering. And even in accepting group ministry, there is also always the opportunity for personal ministry. And so there is variety in your work; in fact, more variety for you in your work when you leave here than you have known in your mortal life.

This is well exemplified in your cousins the [[midwayers]] who operate in varying [[configurations]] depending upon how they are ministering. And even in accepting group ministry, there is also always the [[opportunity]] for personal ministry. And so there is variety in your [[work]]; in fact, more variety for you in your work when you leave here than you have known in your mortal [[life]].

The thing about soul is, you have your own. It is who you are becoming, it is your personality, and even when you have become full-fledged spirit you will remain your own identity, even as it is assimilated into the oceanic pattern of existence. You will lose your personality essence, your soul, for that precious moment when you stand and are one with the Father, but when you have been with Him, you will return to your own identity, your own soul that you are now developing, that will be you, continually, henceforth and forevermore. That integral element of you is that which gives you your uniqueness and which, with its uniqueness, is an essential part of that which it is part of.

The thing about [[soul]] is, you have your own. It is who you are [[becoming]], it is your [[personality]], and even when you have become full-fledged [[spirit]] you will remain your own [[identity]], even as it is assimilated into the oceanic pattern of [[existence]]. You will lose your personality [[essence]], [[your soul]], for that precious moment when you stand and are one with [[the Father]], but when you have been with Him, you will return to your own identity, your own soul that you are now [[developing]], that will be you, continually, henceforth and forevermore. That integral element of you is that which gives you your uniqueness and which, with its uniqueness, is an essential part of that which it is part of.

When you have a team at work, on the job, to produce a product or bring about a system, you have varying parts that must be played, different roles that must be fulfilled, and this team can accomplish the job. What you understand in the material is a shadow of the reality in the spiritual … which is in the same nature, in that, differing values are needed for certain configurations and, in this, your soul will be a part of the project, the undertaking, the service, the creation, you see? Even while it remains indissolubly, uniquely, its own self. The evolution of the soul involves letting go of those animal vestiges which keep you tethered to your material origin as you reach for your spiritual origins and destiny.

When you have a [[team]] at work, on the job, to produce a product or bring about a system, you have varying parts that must be played, different [[roles]] that must be fulfilled, and this team can accomplish the job. What you [[understand]] in the [[material]] is a [[shadow]] of the [[reality]] in the [[spiritual]] … which is in the same nature, in that, differing [[values]] are needed for certain configurations and, in this, your soul will be a part of the project, the undertaking, the [[service]], the creation, you see? Even while it remains indissolubly, uniquely, its own self. The [[111:3 The Evolving Soul|evolution of the soul]] involves letting go of those [[animal]] vestiges which keep you tethered to your material origin as you reach for your spiritual origins and [[destiny]].

Janet: You know, Tomas, I'm not afraid of dying. I don't think that's going to be anything very bad. And everyone talks about a white light? Or those that have had a near death experience. I'll probably be scared blue if I see it but I'll probably get through it, too, because I manage, usually, to overcome those things. And then when I get up there I hope to …. Some of the angels will be my father and mother. They forgave me every time I messed things up and probably they'll take me by the hand and say, "Well, look, you can't just go trotting right up to God because He's busy. But there will be things that you're gonna have to answer for that you did that were wrong in this life" -- and I'm sure I've done plenty of them, but I've tried to do some good things, too, and maybe when I get up there to the throne of God and He's had a chance to talk to me, He'll probably look at me and shake his head just like my dad did, and say well "You managed to mess some things up pretty well here and there, but you tried to do some good things, too,... And we did give you Carl and Carl took you by your hand and managed to love you and promise to be a good husband, so I guess that's what you needed. So now that you're up here, you can meet the angels who helped you in life and if something doesn't feel good maybe I can send you to help them out a bit and then you can make yourself useful up here," because that's what I'd like to do and that's why I'm not afraid to die. It's going to be a whole new experience up there.

Janet: You know, Tomas, I'm not afraid of [[dying]]. I don't think that's going to be anything very bad. And everyone talks about a white [[light]]? Or those that have had a [[near death experience]]. I'll probably be scared blue if I see it but I'll probably get through it, too, because I manage, usually, to overcome those things. And then when I get up there I hope to …. Some of [[the angels]] will be my [[father]] and [[mother]]. They forgave me every time I messed things up and probably they'll take me by the hand and say, "Well, look, you can't just go trotting right up to God because He's busy. But there will be things that you're gonna have to answer for that you did that were wrong in this life" -- and I'm sure I've done plenty of them, but I've tried to do some good things, too, and maybe when I get up there to the [[throne]] of God and He's had a [[chance]] to talk to me, He'll probably look at me and shake his head just like my dad did, and say well "You managed to mess some things up pretty well here and there, but you tried to do some good things, too,... And we did give you Carl and Carl took you by your hand and managed to love you and [[promise]] to be a good [[husband]], so I guess that's what you needed. So now that you're up here, you can meet the [[angels]] who helped you in life and if something doesn't feel good maybe I can send you to help them out a bit and then you can make yourself useful up here," because that's what I'd like to do and that's why I'm not afraid to die. It's going to be a whole new experience up there.

TOMAS: I have picture of you, my child, as a coy and precocious, curly- haired, jabberwocky on my knee looking up, telling me, your uncle Tomas how you see Daddy God -- and He's not a bad chap in your eyes, I am delighted to see. You have a delightfully childlike perception of where you are in the universe, one which I will not take issue with, but rather will bounce you on my knee and enjoy with you the vision you provide, for you are not at all wrong, for the most part.

TOMAS: I have picture of you, my child, as a coy and precocious, curly- haired, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jabberwocky jabberwocky] on my knee looking up, telling me, your uncle Tomas how you see Daddy God -- and He's not a bad chap in your eyes, I am delighted to see. You have a delightfully childlike [[perception]] of where you are in [[the universe]], one which I will not take issue with, but rather will bounce you on my knee and enjoy with you the [[vision]] you provide, for you are not at all wrong, for the most part.

I would spend just a moment indulging these visions for the truth therein, as you will, in fact, have your angels as they have helped you and will continue to help you through the ages, and that you will, in fact, see those who have preceded you, they will come to greet you. But perhaps, more immediately, I would share with you that when I went through the death experience and saw the light, it was not a frightening thing at all. It was as if my soul had been fine-tuning itself all my mortal life in anticipation of the opening of that doorway which allowed the light of the new world to enter in. For indeed, it was a new world for me as it will be for you, blessed, indeed, as we have discussed before. And beyond which I will only suggest that while it is customary for little children to anticipate the authority of those who are older and wiser, it will be you yourself who makes those determinations in your heart and in your soul as to how you will become a better daughter in your attitudes and in our acts as a result of your own live reflection and not because God has wagged his finger at you. It isn't in Him to shame you, little girl. You are too much of a treasure for him to scold. You who are meek and humble are already on the job of chiding yourself as to how you can live up to your own best image of yourself, which is, indeed, the image of God.

I would spend just a moment indulging these [[visions]] for the [[truth]] therein, as you will, in fact, have your [[angels]] as they have helped you and will continue to help you through the ages, and that you will, in fact, see those who have preceded you, they will come to greet you. But perhaps, more immediately, I would [[share]] with you that when I went through the [[death]] [[experience]] and saw the light, it was not a frightening thing at all. It was as if my [[soul]] had been fine-[[tuning]] itself all my mortal life in [[anticipation]] of the opening of that doorway which allowed the light of the new world to enter in. For indeed, it was a new world for me as it will be for you, [[blessed]], indeed, as we have discussed before. And beyond which I will only suggest that while it is customary for little children to [[anticipate]] the [[authority]] of those who are older and wiser, it will be you yourself who makes those determinations in your [[heart]] and in your soul as to how you will become a better daughter in your [[attitudes]] and in our acts as a result of your own live [[reflection]] and not because God has wagged his finger at you. It isn't in Him to [[shame]] you, little girl. You are too much of a treasure for him to scold. You who are [[meek]] and [[humble]] are already on the job of chiding yourself as to how you can live up to your own best image of yourself, which is, indeed, the image of God.

===Closing===

===Closing===

Thus, I remind you again of yourself and of each other, that, in truth, you are made in God's image. You need merely only to reside therein and worship that which you long to become, for in that reaching and yearning, your soul will surge on into the divine and it, and you, will become one, this oneness which we now anticipate and enjoy in each other as potential. Encourage the potential in each other, as you even now enjoy that actual self which you are, material sons of God, material sons and daughters of the living God.

Thus, I remind you again of yourself and of each other, that, in [[truth]], you are made in God's image. You need merely only to reside therein and [[worship]] that which you long to [[become]], for in that reaching and yearning, [[your soul]] will surge on into the [[divine]] and it, and you, will become one, this oneness which we now [[anticipate]] and enjoy in each other as [[potential]]. Encourage the potential in each other, as you even now enjoy that actual [[self]] which you are, material sons of God, material sons and daughters of the living God.

Run along, then, and play with each other and enjoy the season. Anticipate the exhilaration of the season and that which we are all becoming because of him who has sent us and who has engaged us in the eternal adventure. Farewell.

Run along, then, and play with each other and enjoy the [[season]]. Anticipate the exhilaration of the season and that which we are all [[becoming]] because of him who has sent us and who has engaged us in the [[eternal]] [[adventure]]. Farewell.

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