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(Abraham June 29, 1997)

(Abraham June 29, 1997)

It is understood that you each have experienced in excess the difficulties of maintaining a human and divine balance within the brotherhood. To relate with one another is where you will probably learn the most. It is well that you are understanding of your shortcomings to be humble enough to empty that spiritual cup and be teachable. Our rest period has proven to create a new thirst for truth. Our stumbling has helped us to be still and listen.

It is [[understood]] that you each have experienced in excess the [[difficulties]] of maintaining a [[human]] and [[divine]] [[balance]] within the [[brotherhood]]. To relate with one another is where you will probably learn the most. It is well that you are understanding of your shortcomings to be [[humble]] enough to empty that spiritual cup and be teachable. Our [[rest]] period has proven to create a new [[thirst]] for truth. Our stumbling has helped us to be still and listen.

In the world there is confusion over being still and being idle. To some *stillness* or rest means to be unproductive. In our rest we have found our reason why we continue to strive Paradiseward. I would say that a period of rest or recreation can prove to be quite rejuvenating of mind and spirit. To step out of the ordinary is to create a ripple in the waters of truth that are in danger of becoming stagnant. Yes, we will continue on this path of rejuvenation through rest, recreation, and humor.

In the world there is [[confusion]] over being still and being [[idle]]. To some [[stillness]] or rest means to be unproductive. In our [[rest]] we have found our reason why we continue to strive [[Paradiseward]]. I would say that a period of rest or [[recreation]] can prove to be quite rejuvenating of [[mind]] and [[spirit]]. To step out of the ordinary is to create a ripple in the waters of [[truth]] that are in danger of becoming [[stagnant]]. Yes, we will continue on this path of rejuvenation through rest, recreation, and [[humor]].

In the ordinary day to day living there is a myriad of mindal fears that can cloud the contents of your spiritual cup. A regular regime of rest and recreation can aid you in emptying the clouded cup to make room for fresh living spiritual realities. My question is, during your times of rest is there some guilt about your duties or obligations? Is there ever a genuine clearing of the mind? Is there ever a moment of just being within the presence of Father?

In the ordinary day to day living there is a myriad of mindal [[fears]] that can cloud the [[contents]] of your spiritual cup. A regular [[regime]] of rest and recreation can aid you in emptying the clouded cup to make room for fresh living spiritual realities. My question is, during your times of [[rest]] is there some guilt about your [[duties]] or [[obligations]]? Is there ever a genuine [[clearing]] of the mind? Is there ever a moment of just being within the [[presence]] of Father?

In teaching self mastery our first lesson is to emphasize the importance of the *stillness*. It need not be an elaborate meditation, no. A quiet moment with the presence of your Father is significant enough to create change where you would desire. It is sometimes necessary for some to have several moments with Father throughout the day, a continual reconnecting, if you will. If your desire is self control and genuine spiritual freedom, then our first lesson is always to maintain an open connection with Father.

In teaching [[self mastery]] our first lesson is to emphasize the importance of the [[stillness]]. It need not be an elaborate meditation, no. A [[quiet]] moment with the [[presence]] of [[your Father]] is significant enough to create change where you would [[desire]]. It is sometimes [[necessary]] for some to have several moments with Father throughout the day, a continual reconnecting, if you will. If your desire is self [[control]] and genuine spiritual [[freedom]], then our first lesson is always to maintain an open [[connection]] with Father.

===Lesson 7===

===Lesson 7===