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ABRAHAM: Yes, correct. Another question?

ABRAHAM: Yes, correct. Another question?

ROLAND: Abraham, I [[appreciate]] your lesson tonight. I feel benefitted by that. The East Indian [[tradition]] of [[meditation]] is of course as you know long and asks that in the meditation the goal be in [[connection]] with [[God-consciousness]]. They speak of a [[energy]] which is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kundalini kundalini] energy that rest at the bottom of the spine. Many of the masters are able to raise this energy from the base of the spine through the crown [[chakras]] of the head with [[practice]], and have become [[illuminated]] in the [[process]], in a mindal way, that their [[prose]] and their [[poetry]] of a very high state. Does this have any bearing on what they are doing or a bearing of what you speak of in the [[silence]] or is this a different [[practice]] entirely?

ROLAND: Abraham, I [[appreciate]] your lesson tonight. I feel benefitted by that. The East Indian [[tradition]] of [[meditation]] is of course as you know long and asks that in the meditation the goal be in [[connection]] with [[God-consciousness]]. They speak of a [[energy]] which is [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kundalini kundalini] energy that rest at the bottom of the spine. Many of the masters are able to raise this energy from the base of the spine through the crown [[chakras]] of the head with [[practice]], and have become [[illuminated]] in the [[process]], in a mindal way, that their [[prose]] and their [[poetry]] of a very high state. Does this have any bearing on what they are doing or a bearing of what you speak of in the [[silence]] or is this a different [[practice]] entirely?

ABRAHAM: As with [[stillness]] practice you are opening your [[human]] will to be led by Father. You are putting aside your [[desires]] for Father to be of [[service]]. It is Father who [[manipulates]] the energies that you speak of. Man can only be open to this [[manipulation]]. It must be man's will to [[align]] with Father's in order to [[understand]] the benefits of this [[energy]]. God is [[energy]]. He is the [[source]] of all energy. To [[integrate]] with Father is to begin to understand this energy and how to put it to use. Is this at all answering?

ABRAHAM: As with [[stillness]] practice you are opening your [[human]] will to be led by Father. You are putting aside your [[desires]] for Father to be of [[service]]. It is Father who [[manipulates]] the energies that you speak of. Man can only be open to this [[manipulation]]. It must be man's will to [[align]] with Father's in order to [[understand]] the benefits of this [[energy]]. God is [[energy]]. He is the [[source]] of all energy. To [[integrate]] with Father is to begin to understand this energy and how to put it to use. Is this at all answering?

ROLAND: It does answer. I guess the distinction I can see at this point is that for the world in general to [[understand]] that reaching the [[stillness]] is a simple process of [[quieting]] yourself each day and there is a tremendous amount of [[power]] and direction in that. Is it then that [[practicality]] which we achieve by a few minutes of this practice enhanced or perhaps even refined through the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_religion Eastern tradition] of longer periods of time and particular methods of meditation? Is it beneficial to pursue those traditional forms of Eastern Indian practice to achieve higher [[enlightenment]]?

ROLAND: It does answer. I guess the distinction I can see at this point is that for the world in general to [[understand]] that reaching the [[stillness]] is a simple process of [[quieting]] yourself each day and there is a tremendous amount of [[power]] and direction in that. Is it then that [[practicality]] which we achieve by a few minutes of this practice enhanced or perhaps even refined through the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_religion Eastern tradition] of longer periods of time and particular methods of meditation? Is it beneficial to pursue those traditional forms of Eastern Indian practice to achieve higher [[enlightenment]]?

ABRAHAM: Long [[stillness]] practice is to misuse your [[energy]]. Too long stillness practice is to drain you of that energy that might be put to use through [[service]]. This meeting, for example, during the first part of my lessons the [[words]] are fairly strong. Towards the end of our meeting the words are fewer and less understood by the [[transmitter]]/receiver. We recommend short [[stillness]] practice, because when you begin to always allow [[God]] to live your life with you, you will find you are always in somewhat of a [[stillness]] practice. Stillness is a reconnecting and allowing Father to reach you. Advanced stillness is to use this practice in everyday living. Does this help?

ABRAHAM: Long [[stillness]] practice is to misuse your [[energy]]. Too long stillness practice is to drain you of that energy that might be put to use through [[service]]. This meeting, for example, during the first part of my lessons the [[words]] are fairly strong. Towards the end of our meeting the words are fewer and less understood by the [[transmitter]]/receiver. We recommend short [[stillness]] practice, because when you begin to always allow [[God]] to live your life with you, you will find you are always in somewhat of a [[stillness]] practice. Stillness is a reconnecting and allowing Father to reach you. Advanced stillness is to use this practice in everyday living. Does this help?

[[1995-06-26-Personal Questions|(Abraham June 26, 1995)]]

[[1995-06-26-Personal Questions|(Abraham June 26, 1995)]]

ROLAND: Thank you, Abraham, I find that telling of [[experiences]] seems to be of interest because of the [[story]] behind it. The thing that has changed in my [[experience]] that has transformed me is my [[meditation]], to allow the [[Indwelling Spirit]] to [[communicate]] at some level in the [[conscious]] [[mind]] a [[direction]] of the spiritual [[path]]. That is a [[concept]] that is foreign to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Passion_of_the_Western_Mind western mind]. Do you have some suggestions as to how we can approach that?

ROLAND: Thank you, Abraham, I find that telling of [[experiences]] seems to be of interest because of the [[story]] behind it. The thing that has changed in my [[experience]] that has transformed me is my [[meditation]], to allow the [[Indwelling Spirit]] to [[communicate]] at some level in the [[conscious]] [[mind]] a [[direction]] of the spiritual [[path]]. That is a [[concept]] that is foreign to the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Passion_of_the_Western_Mind western mind]. Do you have some suggestions as to how we can approach that?

ABRAHAM: Yes, the word, the [[stillness]], may perhaps be too foreign, whereas [[meditation]] is more recognized. Just as with [[prayer]], the simple talk with [[the Father]] and a moment of receiving is really all one needs to start with. Yes, you are correct, the [[stillness]] is very important to contact the [[Indwelling Father Fragment]], but I would suggest that with this stillness [[exercise]] inform newcomer, beginners, that this exercise is not [[supernatural]], is not [[mysterious]], is not going to be [[miraculous]]. This is [[simple]] and does not require much [[effort]]. Mortals are attracted to [[simplicity]]. If the stillness becomes a [[difficult]] [[exercise]] then it will not be [[practiced]]. Does this help?

ABRAHAM: Yes, the word, the [[stillness]], may perhaps be too foreign, whereas [[meditation]] is more recognized. Just as with [[prayer]], the simple talk with [[the Father]] and a moment of receiving is really all one needs to start with. Yes, you are correct, the [[stillness]] is very important to contact the [[Indwelling Father Fragment]], but I would suggest that with this stillness [[exercise]] inform newcomer, beginners, that this exercise is not [[supernatural]], is not [[mysterious]], is not going to be [[miraculous]]. This is [[simple]] and does not require much [[effort]]. Mortals are attracted to [[simplicity]]. If the stillness becomes a [[difficult]] [[exercise]] then it will not be [[practiced]]. Does this help?

[[1996-12-09-Healthy Balance]]

[[1996-12-09-Healthy Balance]]

TETRA: Are these guidelines for Miriam herself or is this kind of a general guideline that you are giving? I know lots of people that [[meditate]] for hours and it seems to really help them. They are in a really [[good]] place with that format. Can you speak a little about that and like [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yogi Yogi]'s and others that meditate a lot and come to new [[awareness]] in their spiritual being?

TETRA: Are these guidelines for Miriam herself or is this kind of a general guideline that you are giving? I know lots of people that [[meditate]] for hours and it seems to really help them. They are in a really [[good]] place with that format. Can you speak a little about that and like [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yogi Yogi]'s and others that meditate a lot and come to new [[awareness]] in their spiritual being?

ABRAHAM: Certainly. I suppose it is a general guideline for everyone. I am [[aware]] that the first few moments of [[stillness]] are the [[purest]] and most tangible [[connection]] with Father. This is where Father's [[energy]] is noticed. There have been many who [[meditate]] for long periods, and I [[understand]] that this serves them well in what perhaps they are seeking, but as for [[our Mission]] [[purpose]] it is not [[necessary]]. But for those it serves to spend hours in meditation is perfectly acceptable for them. In our [[morontial]] lessons there will come a time when [[meditation]] will be lengthened to serve the [[spiritual]] needs of an [[individual]]. The [[knowledge]] beyond [[this world]] is indescribable and lengthy meditations are [[practiced]] for [[universal]] [[understandings]]. Perhaps those individuals who have reached [[morontia]] levels are [[inspired]] to meditate for lengthy periods to [[attain]] these [[universal]] [[truths]], but I would not recommend it as a general rule. This lengthy period of meditation is perhaps is the exception. Does this help? (Yes. Thank you.)

ABRAHAM: Certainly. I suppose it is a general guideline for everyone. I am [[aware]] that the first few moments of [[stillness]] are the [[purest]] and most tangible [[connection]] with Father. This is where Father's [[energy]] is noticed. There have been many who [[meditate]] for long periods, and I [[understand]] that this serves them well in what perhaps they are seeking, but as for [[our Mission]] [[purpose]] it is not [[necessary]]. But for those it serves to spend hours in meditation is perfectly acceptable for them. In our [[morontial]] lessons there will come a time when [[meditation]] will be lengthened to serve the [[spiritual]] needs of an [[individual]]. The [[knowledge]] beyond [[this world]] is indescribable and lengthy meditations are [[practiced]] for [[universal]] [[understandings]]. Perhaps those individuals who have reached [[morontia]] levels are [[inspired]] to meditate for lengthy periods to [[attain]] these [[universal]] [[truths]], but I would not recommend it as a general rule. This lengthy period of meditation is perhaps is the exception. Does this help? (Yes. Thank you.)

===Lesson 24===

===Lesson 24===

(Abraham. Oct. 21, 1997)

[[1997-10-21-New Spiritual Light|(Abraham. Oct. 21, 1997)]]

...those from on High would not purposively encumber your physical well-being to make a point, no, rather, over-stimulation of material things would chance to draw your energy from you. Your constant needed attention on various material events drains you of your needed energy to put a divine twist in all you do. We have endeavored to show the value of *stillness* practice, or meditation, to regain that lost energy, to bring back the focus on those things that really matter. You are due to take some personal time to be alone, mind to mind with your personal Father, Indwelling Father, yes. It is difficult in this world where peace does not seem to exist, but I can only emphasize that through every individual is how peace will begin to dominate over chaos.

those from on High would not purposively encumber your [[physical]] well-being to make a [[point]], no, rather, over-[[stimulation]] of material things would [[chance]] to draw your [[energy]] from you. Your constant needed [[attention]] on various material [[events]] drains you of your needed energy to put a [[divine]] twist in all you do. We have endeavored to show the [[value]] of [[stillness]] practice, or [[meditation]], to regain that lost energy, to bring back the [[focus]] on those things that really matter. You are due to take some personal time to be [[alone]], mind to mind with your personal Father, [[Ta|Indwelling Father]], yes. It is difficult in [[this world]] where peace does not seem to exist, but I can only emphasize that through every [[individual]] is how peace will begin to [[dominate]] over chaos.

===Lesson 25===

===Lesson 25===

(Abraham Nov. 11, 1997)

[[1997-11-11-Be Better Acquainted With Father's Energy|(Abraham Nov. 11, 1997)]]

Your Father is in full understanding of your needs, and attempts to see that they are fulfilled in 'His time,' in 'His time' being your experience, your attainment of spiritual understanding. This week I would ask that you attempt to feel the actual presence of your Indwelling Father, perhaps attempt to distinguish Michael's presence during your human trials. Attempt to notice the difference between my presence and Father's presence, my energy and Father's energy. I mean for you to become better acquainted with your recognition of Father and His divine energy.

Y[[our Father]] is in full [[understanding]] of your needs, and attempts to see that they are fulfilled in '[[Timing|His time]],' in 'His time' being your [[experience]], your [[attainment]] of spiritual [[understanding]]. This week I would ask that you attempt to [[feel]] the actual [[presence]] of your [[Indwelling Father]], perhaps attempt to distinguish [[Michael]]'s presence during your human [[trials]]. Attempt to notice the [[difference]] between my presence and Father's presence, my [[energy]] and Father's energy. I mean for you to become better acquainted with your [[recognition]] of Father and His divine [[energy]].

In your moments of holding back self-pity, or overmuch self-analysis, casts your net to the spiritual side of the boat, if that means through *stillness*, reading, study, creativity, discussion with another, then so be it. I would ask that you take a step away from your knowledge - toward your Father's knowledge. Continue to journal, and begin to understand the spiritual equations set before you.

In your [[moments]] of holding back self-[[pity]], or overmuch self-[[analysis]], casts your net to the spiritual side of the boat, if that means through [[stillness]], [[reading]], [[study]], [[creativity]], [[discussion]] with another, then so be it. I would ask that you take a [[step]] away from your knowledge toward [[your Father]]'s knowledge. Continue to [[journal]], and begin to understand the spiritual [[equations]] set before you.

===Lesson 26===

===Lesson 26===

(Abraham Nov. 18, 1997-distinction between *stillness* and worship)

[[1997-11-18-Be Made To Worship|(Abraham Nov. 18, 1997]]-distinction between *stillness* and worship)

MIRIAM: It seems like I should have more of a refreshment, but when I go into the *stillness*--I think that is what you're trying to teach us now--is to find more refreshment with the Father through worship, and so on. But I get so sleepy when I try to stop and pause. The most worship I can do, or most appreciation, is when driving, or after hearing a beautiful song, or seeing a good point in a movie, or something, being so awesome-filled. Any suggestions to me personally to help?

CALVIN: It seems like I should have more of a refreshment, but when I go into the [[stillness]]--I think that is what you're trying to teach us now--is to find more refreshment with [[the Father]] through [[worship]], and so on. But I get so [[sleepy]] when I try to stop and pause. The most [[worship]] I can do, or most appreciation, is when driving, or after hearing a [[beautiful]] [[song]], or seeing a good point in a movie, or something, being so awesome-filled. Any suggestions to me personally to help?

ABRAHAM: Yes. The *stillness* is separate from worship. The song or a beautiful mountain scene can bring about worship. The *stillness* is more of you listening for Father. Worship is you giving to Father. Being small so you can truly feel His presence. Worship is a wonderful way to better know the Father's good attributes, to have a personal relationship, yes. *stillness* can always be improved upon, and many will find various techniques, but worship is just natural and overflowing. Worship is gratitude for everything, through your difficult times and your joy-filled times. A certain worshipful energy is always helpful in making one who desires to be self-forgetful be self-forgetful. Does this answer?(Yes. Very good distinction between the two. Thanks.)

ABRAHAM: Yes. The [[stillness]] is separate from [[worship]]. The [[song]] or a beautiful [[mountain]] scene can bring about [[worship]]. The stillness is more of you [[listening]] for Father. [[Worship]] is you giving to Father. Being small so you can truly feel His [[presence]]. Worship is a wonderful way to better know [[the Father]]'s good [[attributes]], to have a personal [[relationship]], yes. Stillness can always be improved upon, and many will find various [[techniques]], but [[worship]] is just natural and overflowing. Worship is [[gratitude]] for [[everything]], through your difficult times and your joy-filled times. A certain worshipful [[energy]] is always helpful in making one who [[desires]] to be self-forgetful be self-forgetful. Does this answer?(Yes. Very good distinction between the two. Thanks.)

===Lesson 27===

===Lesson 27===

(Abraham Dec. 30, 1997)

[[1997-12-30-Use This Mortal Life Wisely|(Abraham Dec. 30, 1997)]]

I can say to you it is entirely within the will of our Father to drink from the well of His peace and comfort. Our lessons are not to meet any time frame, no. Our lessons are to be taken in as the recipient is prepared to receive. Moments of *stillness* increase your capacity to receive those things Father has for you. We are assisting you in building your foundation of faith, bringing to you hope and encouragement.

I can say to you it is entirely within the will of our Father to drink from [[the well]] of His [[peace]] and [[comfort]]. Our lessons are not to meet any time frame, no. Our lessons are to be taken in as the recipient is [[prepared]] to [[receive]]. Moments of [[stillness]] increase your capacity to receive those things Father has for you. We are [[assisting]] you in building your [[foundation]] of [[faith]], bringing to you [[hope]] and [[encouragement]].

===Lesson 28===

===Lesson 28===

(Abraham Mar. 16, 1998-*stillness* to help avoid impatience)

[[1998-03-16-God as Mother, Father|(Abraham Mar. 16, 1998]]-stillness to help avoid impatience)

More often than not do believers seek immediate answers to their questions, and are burdened with anxiety and impatience. It seems to be more simple to pull out any quick and immediate answers that are available instead of taking time to pause. Your pausing is a prayer of sorts asking Father to intervene. Your *stillness* time could be considered as a pause. Your willingness to be patient is a pause. The rush for immediate answers can set up barriers that would deter you from more correct answers.

More often than not do believers seek immediate answers to their questions and are [[burdened]] with [[anxiety]] and impatience. It seems to be more [[simple]] to pull out any quick and [[immediate]] [[answers]] that are available instead of taking [[time]] to pause. Your pausing is a [[prayer]] of sorts asking Father to [[intervene]]. Your [[stillness]] time could be considered as a pause. Your willingness to be [[patient]] is a pause. The rush for immediate answers can set up [[barriers]] that would deter you from more correct answers.

===Lesson 29===

===Lesson 29===

(Abraham Apr. 3, 1998)

[[1998-04-13-Self Punishment|(Abraham Apr. 13, 1998)]]

Q: Yes. Are we at a spiritual level now, or in the near future, where we will be able to consciously make choice of not existing or moving on, fusing with our Thought Adjuster? And could you give us some help with some way or path that we can communicate better with our Thought Adjuster so we can get a better co-existence with Him?

Q: Yes. Are we at a [[spiritual]] level now, or in the near [[future]], where we will be able to [[consciously]] make the [[choice]] of not existing, or moving on toward [[fusing]] with our [[Thought Adjuster]]? And could you give us some help with some way or [[path]] that we can [[communicate]] better with our Thought Adjuster so we can gain a better co-[[existence]] with Him?

ABRAHAM: These concepts are in the text, but I can say this, that yes, there is a choice each one must make to choose survival or not upon death or shortly thereafter. All understanding is given to the one who would make the survival choice. All life experience is understood and it is easier to make a decision from this broadened perspective. Meditation or the *stillness* is your best exercise for Thought Adjuster connection. A humble heart--one who is allowing for Father's answers instead of their own--makes for a strengthen bond between you and your Father. *stillness* practice in combination with a good balance of humility is good to start with, and time passing, the connection is more constant. Does this answer?

ABRAHAM: These [[concepts]] are in [[the text]], but I can say this that yes, there is a [[choice]] each one must make to choose [[survival]], or not. Upon [[death]] or shortly thereafter, all [[understanding]] is given to the one who would make the [[survival]] choice. All [[life]] [[experience]] is understood and it is easier to make a [[decision]] from this broadened [[perspective]]. [[Meditation]] or the [[stillness]] is your best exercise for Thought Adjuster [[connection]]. A [[humble]] [[heart]], one who is allowing for Father's answers instead of their own, makes for a [[strengthened]] bond between you and your Father.

 

[[Stillness]] [[practice]] in combination with a good [[balance]] of [[humility]] is good to start with, and time passing, the connection is more constant. Does this answer?

===Lesson 30===

===Lesson 30===

(Abraham May 18, 1998)

(Abraham May 18, 1998)

Q: Abraham, her question kind of brings to mind something I am wondering. In the morning when I practice *stillness* it takes a while to calm the thoughts, calm the chatter and then the worship and praying. Then I get kind of still, and if I am going to receive anything or going to journal or whatever, there is that process. Then in the afternoon when I meditate, and I do so with a tape or something, I know I don't "go to sleep" because as soon as the tape is over I wake up feeling rested. My question is this, if you are asking to receive the most beautiful perfect light or anything that you need or whatever, do you get it in both experiences? So like in the afternoon when I am meditating with the tape, and I am not conscious of where I go, am I still getting something? Are they different experiences or the same?

Q: Abraham, her question kind of brings to [[mind]] something I am wondering. In the [[morning]] when I [[practice]] [[stillness]] it takes a while to calm the [[thoughts]], calm the chatter and then the [[worship]] and praying. Then I get kind of still, and if I am going to [[receive]] anything or going to [[journal]] or whatever, there is that [[process]]. Then in the afternoon when I meditate, and I do so with a tape or something, I know I don't "go to sleep" because as soon as the tape is over I [[wake]] up feeling rested. My question is this, if you are asking to receive the most [[beautiful]] perfect light or anything that you need or whatever, do you get it in both experiences? So like in the afternoon when I am meditating with the tape, and I am not [[conscious]] of where I go, am I still getting something? Are they different experiences or the same?

ABRAHAM: Yes and no. I would say your morning *stillness* practice is more of a superconscious connectedness, and your afternoon session is fertile ground for deep mind training, yet not so much a conscious awareness. It has been quite difficult for the Urantia mortal to allow for this higher minded cosmic teaching, for most mortals carry far too many worries and fears, which when relaxed, tends to all come together in a jumbled mess which is a release, so to speak, for all this negative input. We have been fortunate as co-workers in this Teaching Mission to have access to mortals who are trusting and open more than they are subject to fear, despair and anxiety; so when asleep or in deep meditation there has been opportunity for cosmic enhancements. I would add that in your more awake *stillness* practice you are able to converse willfully and especially to worship. This is the desired method, yet Father uses all opportunity to enhance His child's awareness and challenge His! child to reach out for divine assistance. Does this help?

ABRAHAM: Yes and no. I would say your [[morning]] stillness [[practice]] is more of a [[superconscious]] [[connectedness]], and your afternoon session is [[fertile]] ground for deep mind [[training]], yet not so much a conscious awareness. It has been quite difficult for the [[Urantia]] [[mortal]] to allow for this higher minded cosmic teaching, for most mortals carry far too many worries and [[fears]], which when relaxed, tends to all come together in a jumbled mess which is a release, so to speak, for all this [[negative]] input. We have been fortunate as co-workers in this [[Teaching Mission]] to have access to mortals who are trusting and open more than they are subject to fear, despair and [[anxiety]]; so when asleep or in deep [[meditation]] there has been opportunity for cosmic enhancements. I would add that in your more [[awake]] stillness practice you are able to converse willfully and especially to [[worship]]. This is the desired [[method]], yet Father uses all opportunity to enhance His child's awareness and [[challenge]] His! child to reach out for divine assistance. Does this help?

Q: Yes it does. In just becoming more trusting and knowing of our Divine Parents and trusting and knowing this process more, the *stillness* practice, is the ability to converse more like getting to know, that knowingness when you are following your guidance from Thought Adjuster?

Q: Yes it does. In just [[becoming]] more [[trusting]] and knowing of our Divine Parents and trusting and knowing this [[process]] more, the [[stillness]] practice, is the ability to converse more like getting to know, that knowingness when you are following your [[guidance]] from [[Thought Adjuster]]?

ABRAHAM: Yes Miriam. To converse with Father one on one is allowing for His thoughts to lead and teach. To expect verbal English words is not necessary, but more so an ever increasing understanding of His will, which is presented, in my experience, more so in ideals, [he is saying word packages], not so much word for word, using the mortal language. Higher mindedness is enhanced Father communication, and yes, the more you practice the more trusting you become of Father's abilities to reach His child. Having said this, I would state that in this present mortal condition, stage, [I am saying this wrong] at our present state we will hear more word for word thought patterns. There is ample time for enhanced communication beyond your present mindal pattern, and I speak generally, not particularly to anyone person. Remember, Father presence is Thought Adjuster presence. My communication is by way of technique with your Thought Adjusters. Is this helping?

ABRAHAM: Yes Miriam. To converse with Father one on one is allowing for His [[thoughts]] to lead and teach. To [[expect]] verbal [[English]] words is not necessary, but more so an ever increasing [[understanding]] of His will, which is presented, in my [[experience]], more so in [[ideals]], [he is saying word packages], not so much word for word, using the mortal [[language]]. Higher mindedness is enhanced Father communication, and yes, the more you [[practice]] the more trusting you become of Father's abilities to reach His child. Having said this, I would state that in this present mortal condition, stage, [I am saying this wrong] at our present state we will hear more [[word]] for word [[thought patterns]]. There is ample time for enhanced communication beyond your present mindal pattern, and I speak generally, not particularly to anyone person. Remember, Father [[presence]] is Thought Adjuster presence. My communication is by way of [[technique]] with your Thought Adjusters. Is this helping?

===Lesson 31===

===Lesson 31===

(Abraham June 15, 1998)

(Abraham June 15, 1998)

Q: For the past little while I have been busy working on the Conference stuff. I haven't had time to practice *stillness* in the morning. In trying to do these exercises of asking, you know, stopping and asking for Father's will and guidance in day by day matters, especially with the Conference, is this like a different process? You know like there for awhile we were hanging with Michael and Mother, and like you know, we were just dwelling with them as our Divine Parents. This pausing and asking Father for guidance feels a little bit different. So my question is, is it in essence trying to get in touch with, getting comfortable with, and knowing your Father Fragment, this process of pausing and asking what would Father have me do . .. I have sort of felt off balance because of a need to do the *stillness*, but on the other hand, the practicing this Father's will thing keeps me in line throughout the day and I don't get too crazy. Does that all make sense? What do you think ab!out that and how am I doing?

Q: For the past little while I have been [[busy]] working on the [[Conference]] stuff. I haven't had time to [[practice]] [[stillness]] in the [[morning]]. In trying to do these exercises of asking, you know, stopping and asking for Father's will and [[guidance]] in day by day matters, especially with the Conference, is this like a different [[process]]? You know like there for awhile we were hanging with [[Michael]] and Mother, and like you know, we were just dwelling with them as our Divine Parents. This pausing and asking Father for guidance feels a little bit different. So my question is, is it in [[essence]] trying to get in touch with, getting comfortable with, and knowing your [[Father Fragment]], this process of pausing and asking what would Father have me do . .. I have sort of felt off [[balance]] because of a need to do the [[stillness]], but on the other hand, the practicing this Father's will thing keeps me in line throughout the day and I don't get too crazy. Does that all make sense? What do you think ab!out that and how am I doing?

 

===Lesson 32===

===Lesson 32===

(Abraham March 14, 1999)

[[1999-03-14-Time and Space|(Abraham March 14, 1999)]]

 

In your discoveries of the internal time clock do you also discover that space falls within this category and interconnects with time. Space to you now is before your eyes or things only scientists speak of. You will also receive understanding to the definition of universal space, space in an inward sense. During times of *stillness* the lines of your surroundings become erased.

During times of [[stillness]], the lines of your [[surroundings]] becomes erased. A good stillness [[practice]] feels there are not borders between you and the unseen worlds; there are not borders between you and the other [[spiritual]] [[being]]s; there are not [[limitations]] to the Divine [[Love]] to be gained.

A good *stillness* practice feels there are not borders between you and the unseen worlds. There are not borders between you and other spiritual beings. There is not limitations to the divine love to be gained. *stillness* practice broadens your concept of space to allow you literal and tangible feelings of real closeness with Father and all He has to offer. As you study these morontial possibilities, time and space are the beginning lessons, but without them we could not move onto further understanding, other realities, yes.

[[Stillness]] [[practice]] broadens your concept of [[space]] to allow you literal and tangible [[feelings]] of real closeness with Father and all He has to offer. As you [[study]] these morontial possibilities, [[time and space]] are the beginning lessons, but, without them - we could not move onto further [[understanding]]--other realities, yes.

During the Master’s most memorable events on Urantia were possible due to His broadened vision of feeling at one with Father and His divine possibilities. Jesus’ adventures into the hills of Galilee to gain quiet time did more than just give comfort and clarity of mind. It had also erased the limitations that living in a mortal body brings.

During [[the Master]]'s most memorable [[events]] on [[Urantia]], were possibilities due to his broadened [[vision]] of [[feeling]] at one with Father and His divine possibilities. [[Jesus]]' ventures into [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galilee#Geography the hills of Galilee] to gain [[quiet time]] did more than just give [[comfort]] and [[clarity]] of [[mind]], it had also erased the [[limitations]] that living in a mortal body brings.

As a child we are wide-eyed and expectant of the magic in mortal living. As time goes on the material realities can get the better of us and our creative imagination. The world becomes harsh. You find the world your competitor and always with the desire to be first, to go before your fellows. A spiritual awakening does alleviate your desires to be first, but the material limitations still linger without making time for *stillness* practice.

As a child, we are wide-eyed and [[expectant]] of the [[magic]] of mortal living. As time goes on, the [[material]] realities can get the better of us and our [[creativity|creative]] [[imagination]]. The world becomes harsh, you find the world your [[competitor]] and always with the desire to be first - to go before your fellows. A spiritual [[awakening]] does alleviate your [[desires]] to be first, but the material [[limitations]] linger without [[meditation|stillness]] practice.

Stillness practice erases the lines of time and space allowing Father to direct affairs in the manner He sees fit. The erasing of the lines of time and space allow for more spiritual substance to grace your lives. The Master could move forward with confidence in everything He did having understood Father’s abilities. This understanding came through meditation and His dedication to living out this mortal life--good or bad.

[[Stillness]] [[practice]] erases the lines of [[time and space]] allowing Father to direct the affairs in the [[manner]] He sees fit. The erasing of the lines of the [[time and space]] allow for more [[spiritual]] substances to [[grace]] your lives. [[The Master]] could move forward with [[confidence]] in everything He did having understood Father's abilities. This understanding came through meditation and His dedication to living out this mortal life--good or bad.

Again, I ask that you practice *stillness* and be prepared for the lines of time and space to be erased to allow for a stronger foundation of faith, and an increase in the belief that the spirit world is at hand. The possibilities are endless.

Again, I ask that you practice stillness and be prepared for the lines of time and space to be erased to allow for a stronger foundation of [[faith]] and an increase in the belief that the spiritual world is at hand. The possibilities are endless.

===Lesson 33===

===Lesson 33===

(Abraham March 21, 1999)

[[1999-03-28-Personal Correction Done By You|(Abraham March 21, 1999)]] (different version?)

Erasing the lines of time and space allow you closeness with those on High, and in a manner, of giving permission for them to correct. The first few mansion worlds are about correction, allowing the old to die and fade, making room for the new. Regrets individuals have had that they have felt soulfully scarred by will be addressed. Certain corrections will be placed before you to allow you participation in your own correction.

Erasing the lines of [[time and space]] allow you closeness with those on High, and in a [[manner]], of giving permission for them to [[correct]]. The first few [[mansion worlds]] are about correction, allowing the old to die and fade, making room for the new. [[Regrets]] individuals have had that they have felt soulfully [[scarred]] by will be addressed. Certain corrections will be placed before you to allow you [[participation]] in your own correction.

Stillness or quiet time is extremely important at this time to maintain closeness with Father and His divine Helpers. This is put before you in love and assistance, not in a manner of judgment or to guiltfully coerce you toward things spiritual. Morontia possibilities are also about freedom, spiritual freedom, personal freedom, freedom to be accepting of the unique individual God had intended you to be. To allow correction is to finally accept that you are loved and carefully guided and watched over.

[[Stillness]] or quiet time is extremely important at this time to maintain closeness with Father and His divine Helpers. This is put before you in love and [[assistance]], not in a manner of [[judgment]] or to guiltfully [[coerce]] you toward things spiritual. [[Morontia]] possibilities are also about [[freedom]], spiritual freedom, personal freedom, freedom to be [[accepting]] of the unique individual God had intended you to be. To allow correction is to finally [[accept]] that you are loved and carefully guided and watched over.

To feel a divine correction is to be held in Father’s palm, and gazed upon with such love and understanding, there is not need for self-degradation or a reason to self-loath. Correction begins with the individual and certainly the effects are felt beyond this solar system. Be not afraid of my words. This is customary in our morontial teachings. Many of you have already experienced the purging of the old to allow for the new. Look for these corrections with a sense of adventure and know that you are indeed on your morontia way.

To [[feel]] a divine [[correction]] is to be held in Father’s palm, and gazed upon with such love and [[understanding]], there is not need for self-degradation or a reason to self-loath. Correction begins with the individual and certainly the [[effects]] are felt beyond this [[solar system]]. Be not afraid of my words. This is customary in our [[morontial]] teachings. Many of you have already experienced the [[purging]] of the old to allow for the new. Look for these corrections with a sense of [[adventure]] and know that you are indeed on your [[morontia]] way.

===Lesson 34===

===Lesson 34===

(Abraham May 16, 1999)

(Abraham May 16, 1999)

You cannot suddenly approach your friend and say, “I read you are feeling this way or that, let me assist you,” no. However, you can ask them questions and make eye contact; announce to them your availability to be there for them, and really listen. You can perhaps receive their thoughts, and in your *stillness* mind, immediately know the correct words to say without creating much fanfare.

You cannot suddenly approach your [[friend]] and say, “I read you are [[feeling]] this way or that, let me [[assist]] you,” no. However, you can ask them questions and make eye contact; announce to them your availability to be there for them, and really [[listen]]. You can perhaps receive their [[thoughts]], and in your [[stillness]] mind, immediately know the correct words to say without creating much fanfare.

You have been assigned to practice the *stillness* lo these many years, and now we bring our *stillness* mind into daily living situations. A *stillness* mind-set is direct connection with the Father Fragment and universe circuits. You need only to find the courage to trust in our Father and be willing to practice. You will see improvement with practice, and do not wonder why your fellows seek you out, yes.

You have been assigned to [[practice]] the stillness lo these many years, and now we bring our stillness [[mind]] into daily living situations. A stillness mind-set is direct [[connection]] with the [[Father Fragment]] and [[universe circuits]]. You need only to find the [[courage]] to [[trust]] in our Father and be willing to practice. You will see improvement with practice, and do not wonder why your fellows seek you out, yes.

This week practice thought receiving, and in the *stillness* mind-set, know that your ministering words are there for them, yes. Next week I should speak more on this and also the art of thought sending--yes, all part of your morontial training.

This week practice [[thought]] [[receiving]], and in the stillness mind-set, know that your ministering words are there for them, yes. Next week I should speak more on this and also the art of thought sending--yes, all part of your [[morontial]] [[training]].

===Lesson 35===

===Lesson 35===

(Abraham May 23, 1999)

(Abraham May 23, 1999)

It is entirely possible to send thoughts to individuals you wish to protect or make them aware. A father who continually warns his child of specific dangers finds his child to hear his admonitions only on a surface level. This is well and good, but to use your *stillness*-mind to send helpful thought connects your God-Fragment with theirs. The understanding is on a soul level.

It is entirely possible to send [[thoughts]] to [[individuals]] you wish to protect or make them [[aware]]. A [[father]] who continually warns his child of specific [[dangers]] finds his child to hear his [[admonitions]] only on a surface level. This is well and good, but to use your [[stillness]]-mind to send helpful thought connects your [[God Fragment]] with theirs. The understanding is on a [[soul]] level.

A person without spiritual values can indeed receive your personal thought blessings and literally become better, or at least more conscious of their wrong-doing. These morontial senses make it difficult for things false to prevail. Your inner-knowingness makes it difficult to stay closed off and hidden from the world. The Spirit of Truth is in full force, and these morontial senses are His contact points in which He uses to unify the citizens and teach collectively.

A person without spiritual [[values]] can indeed [[receive]] your personal thought [[blessings]] and [[literally]] [[become]] better, or at least more conscious of their wrong-doing. These [[morontia]] [[senses]] make it difficult for things false to prevail. Your inner-knowingness makes it difficult to stay closed off and hidden from the world. The [[Spirit of Truth]] is in full force, and these morontial senses are His contact points in which He uses to unify the [[citizens]] and teach [[collectively]].

Be aware this week of what your thoughts are manifesting in your lives. Be aware of your thoughts helping or harming others. Continue to practice finding the *stillness*-mind in all your daily activities, yes.

Be [[aware]] this week of what your [[thoughts]] are [[manifesting]] in your lives. Be aware of your thoughts helping or harming others. Continue to [[practice]] finding the [[stillness]]-mind in all your daily activities, yes.

===Lesson 36===

===Lesson 36===

(Abraham June 6, 1999)

(Abraham June 6, 1999)

Q: Yes Abraham, on the discussion of these lessons, philosophies, meanings and values, I think that is probably the first point you want--then do you also want us to see if we can grasp the morontia mota that ties to those? I view that mota as being a quite a bit higher concept than what we might see in our mortal view of meanings and values. Does that make sense?

Q: Yes Abraham, on the [[discussion]] of these lessons, philosophies, [[meanings]] and [[values]], I think that is probably the first point you want--then do you also want us to see if we can grasp the [[morontia mota]] that ties to those? I view that mota as being a quite a bit higher [[concept]] than what we might see in our mortal view of meanings and values. Does that make sense?

ABRAHAM: In a manner, yes. Meanings and values -- mota -- are basically within the same definition. Yes, to grasp the higher concepts, there need be comfort and relaxation to make use of the *stillness* mind. There is a natural flow of time to allow each individual to receive as they are capable, yes. Learning is on an individual level, yes, but also on a group and cosmic circuit connection, yes. Another question?

ABRAHAM: In a manner, yes. [[Meanings]] and [[values]] -- mota -- are basically within the same [[definition]]. Yes, to grasp the higher concepts, there need be [[comfort]] and [[relaxation]] to make use of the stillness mind. There is a natural [[flow]] of time to allow each individual to [[receive]] as they are capable, yes. Learning is on an individual level, yes, but also on a group and [[cosmic circuit]] connection, yes. Another question?

Q: Abraham, I haven’t been practicing *stillness* much. I used to a whole bunch. The last little while I haven’t. When stuff happens I still seem to be able to hang out in that *stillness* mind. For example--like when our transmission blew on the way down to New Mexico. It almost feels like I am sneaking by. Is that possible?

Q: Abraham, I haven’t been practicing stillness much. I used to a whole bunch. The last little while I haven’t. When stuff happens I still seem to be able to hang out in that stillness mind. For example--like when our transmission blew on the way down to New Mexico. It almost feels like I am sneaking by. Is that possible?

ABRAHAM: I understand. The point of *stillness* practice is to have constant connection with your Father Adjuster at all times. There is not sneaking by, no. There is a natural comfort knowing the fact that Father is there at every moment, not just during meditation, yes. You do well. You also can literally feel when the need for *stillness* practice arises. Yes. One more question.

ABRAHAM: I understand. The point of stillness practice is to have constant [[connection]] with your Father [[Adjuster]] at all times. There is not sneaking by, no. There is a natural [[comfort]] knowing the fact that Father is there at every moment, not just during [[meditation]], yes. You do well. You also can [[literally]] [[feel]] when the need for stillness practice arises. Yes. One more question.

Q: Abraham, do you still use your *stillness* mind as you did on Urantia?

Q: Abraham, do you still use your stillness mind as you did on [[Urantia]]?

ABRAHAM: My *stillness* mind has become a part, and I am now unable to distinguish the difference. I have been away from the flesh, which aids me in that mindal integration. Old things have faded away and all things have become new--as you will also see. The *stillness* mind to you in the future will become natural and not referred to as the ‘*stillness* mind,’ but just as the mind--a gift from our Mother, yes.

ABRAHAM: My stillness mind has [[become]] a part, and I am now unable to distinguish the [[difference]]. I have been away from the flesh, which aids me in that mindal [[integration]]. Old things have faded away and all things have become new--as you will also see. The stillness mind to you in the [[future]] will become natural and not referred to as the ‘stillness mind,’ but just as the [[mind]]--a gift from [[our Mother]], yes.

===Lesson 37===

===Lesson 37===

(Abraham June 20, 1999)

(Abraham June 20, 1999)

Your acknowledgment that you cannot live a well-balanced life without spirituality is indeed an exercise in humility. Making oneself small to promote Father or teacher assistance is quite an asset. I have been present with numerous individuals/students that are overcome with the excitement or novelty of transmitting -- so much sow they have been unsuccessful and discouraged.

Your acknowledgment that you cannot live a well-[[balanced]] life without [[spirituality]] is indeed an exercise in [[humility]]. Making oneself small to promote Father or teacher [[assistance]] is quite an asset. I have been present with numerous individuals/students that are overcome with the excitement or [[novelty]] of [[transmitting]] -- so much sow they have been unsuccessful and discouraged.

As you have pointed out, the *stillness* mind is valuable in opening oneself to universal possibilities. A serene mind is a fertile field for divine realities. You can have tremendous desires to transmit, and yet, intentions are what sets the tone for accuracy, yes.

As you have pointed out, the stillness mind is valuable in opening oneself to [[universal]] possibilities. A serene mind is a [[fertile]] field for [[divine]] realities. You can have tremendous desires to [[transmit]], and yet, [[intentions]] are what sets the tone for [[accuracy]], yes.

Your discussion has touched on most of those morontia values we all need to learn, but I can say that aside from successful communication with Father, that service to one's fellows would be deemed important, highly important. Your skills in transmitting are put to the test when in the act of service to a troubled friend.

Your [[discussion]] has touched on most of those [[morontia]] [[values]] we all need to learn, but I can say that aside from successful [[communication]] with Father, that service to one's fellows would be deemed important, highly important. Your skills in transmitting are put to the test when in the act of [[service]] to a troubled friend.

===Lesson 38===

===Lesson 38===

(Abraham July 11, 1999-Using the *stillness* mind)

(Abraham July 11, 1999-Using the stillness mind)

Logging into your *stillness* mind while functioning in every day tasks allows you knowledge that you would not commonly have. Stress, anxiety, despair or any spirit poisons would make it difficult to be within the *stillness* mind.

Logging into your [[stillness]] mind while functioning in every day tasks allows you [[knowledge]] that you would not commonly have. [[Stress]], [[anxiety]], despair or any [[spirit poisons]] would make it difficult to be within the stillness mind.

The use of the morontia gift of inner knowing will be a great healer to Urantia, where Urantian’s can have a more complete picture of one another, and where there is more understanding of one another, there is more love, yes. Being able to sense certain aspects of your fellows you can have the right questions to ask them, to draw them out, to lead them to make contact with their Indwelling Father, yes.

The use of the [[morontia]] gift of inner knowing will be a great [[healer]] to [[Urantia]], where Urantian’s can have a more complete picture of one another, and where there is more [[understanding]] of one another, there is more love, yes. Being able to sense certain aspects of your fellows you can have the right questions to ask them, to draw them out, to lead them to make contact with their Indwelling Father, yes.

Father has his overall plan mapped out. The Son has His orders on how to follow through with His plan. The vast hosts of Heaven have committed themselves to carrying through with the orders to make the plan a success, but I say your part you play in this overall scheme of Father's is far more difficult than we, the unseen helpers, have.

[[The Father|Father]] has his overall [[plan]] mapped out. [[The Son]] has His orders on how to follow through with His plan. The vast [[Ministering spirits|hosts of Heaven]] have committed themselves to carrying through with the orders to make the plan a success, but I say your part you [[play]] in this overall scheme of Father's is far more [[difficult]] than we, the unseen helpers, have.

===Lesson 39===

===Lesson 39===

(Abraham June 25, 1999)

(Abraham June 25, 1999)

With material obstructions and earthly pressures there is a block created between you and your morontial senses. It is difficult to use the *stillness* mind in solving everyday problems when your burden is heavy and causing confusion. With *stillness* and the Master’s methods to relieving pressure should clear away the clouded thinking to participate in the morontial gifts you have been granted, yes. To participate in the divine plan calls for a mind at ease, a feeling of spiritual confidence and a willingness to choose always the divine will, yes.

With [[material]] obstructions and earthly [[pressures]] there is a block created between you and your [[morontial]] senses. It is difficult to use the [[stillness]] mind in solving everyday [[problems]] when your [[burden]] is heavy and causing [[confusion]]. With stillness and [[the Master]]’s methods to relieving pressure should clear away the clouded thinking to [[participate]] in the morontial gifts you have been granted, yes. To participate in the divine plan calls for a mind at ease, a feeling of spiritual [[confidence]] and a willingness to choose always the divine will, yes.

===Lesson 40===

===Lesson 40===

(Abraham Sept. 26, 1999)

[[1999-09-26-Adversity|(Abraham Sept. 26, 1999)]]

In the midst of your difficulties, what can you do to repel the spirit poisons, like self-pity, anger, or depression from setting in? Certainly worship and prayer are extremely helpful. *stillness* time is a wonderful asset of course, yes. To be observant though refrains you from acting out--using those spirit poisons. Being watchful, as if you were beside yourself, is a benefit that the Master used quite often. Jesus when confronted with adversity did not scream out in panic or make foolish and rash decisions, no. He stopped and consulted with Father--what is the meaning of this? How can I endure through this? It is difficult I know to be patient in these trials, but to act upon feelings of anxiety only draws you closer to those spirit poisons.

In the midst of your [[difficulties]], what can you do to repel the spirit poisons, like self-[[pity]], [[anger]], or [[depression]] from setting in? Certainly [[worship]] and [[prayer]] are extremely helpful. [[Stillness]] time is a wonderful asset of course, yes. To be observant though refrains you from acting out--using those spirit poisons. Being watchful, as if you were beside yourself, is a benefit that [[the Master]] used quite often.

 

[[Jesus]] when confronted with [[adversity]] did not scream out in [[panic]] or make [[foolish]] and rash [[decisions]], no. He stopped and consulted with Father--what is the [[meaning]] of this? How can I [[endure]] through this? It is difficult I know to be [[patient]] in these [[trials]], but to act upon [[feelings]] of [[anxiety]] only draws you closer to those [[spirit poisons]].

===Lesson 41===

===Lesson 41===

(Abraham Oct. 17, 1999)

[[1999-10-17-Spiritual Strength And Endurance|(Abraham Oct. 17, 1999)]]

CALVIN: Abraham, what could I do during... I know I could take more *stillness* time, I think that is for sure, but any tips you can give me for further contact with Father and even with Father's love, cause I think that is the point I need to find most -- for strength to let go of things and to have more trust and faith.

CALVIN: Abraham, what could I do during--I know I could take more [[stillness]] time, I think that is for sure, but any tips you can give me for further [[contact]] with Father and even with Father's love, cause I think that is the point I need to find most for [[strength]] to let go of this and to have more [[trust]] and [[faith]].

ABRAHAM: You do well and need not worry about Father closeness. It occurs in all aspects of your daily living. To ponder upon being within the *stillness* mind would do you well. Using the *stillness* mind when speaking with your acquaintances can lead you to see Father in action. Adversity is a route in which we can know our Father better. The more we know Him the closer we are, the more we love Him, yes. To ride the tide of adversity is a cleansing of the soul, cleansing from spirit poisons, a clearing of prejudice or preconceived notions allowing for Father to guide, comfort and be known as a constant presence. Yes. That is all.

ABRAHAM: You do well and need not worry about Father [[Intimacy|closeness]]. It occurs in all aspects of your daily living. To [[ponder]] upon being within the [[stillness]] mind would do you well. Using the stillness mind when [[speaking]] with your acquaintances can lead you to see Father in [[action]]. [[Adversity]] is a route in which we can know [[our Father]] better. The more we know Him the closer we are, the more we love Him, yes. To ride the tide of [[adversity]] is a cleansing of [[the soul]], cleansing from [[spirit poisons]], a clearing of [[prejudice]] or preconceived notions allowing for Father to [[guide]], [[comfort]] and be known as a constant [[presence]]. Yes. That is all. Another

===Lesson 42===

===Lesson 42===

(Emulan Nov. 14, 1999)

[[1999-11-14-Mindal Domain|(Emulan Nov. 14, 1999)]]

Once I had learned of the divine nature I had to create a change of life. I fed myself with things spiritual: I studied. I meditated. I gave freely of my time to Godly causes. All this promoted a great closeness with Father. It was an avenue to the utilization of the spiritual fruits.

Once I had [[learned]] of the divine nature I had to create a [[change]] of life. I fed myself with things [[spiritual]]. I [[studied]]. I [[meditated]]. I gave freely of my time to Godly causes. All this promoted a great [[closeness]] with Father. It was an avenue to the utilization of the [[spiritual fruits]].

Can one indulge in negative activity and then wonder where their divine connection had gone? Can we be slothful in our studies and ask why we have become imbalanced? It is clear you must utilize your human resources. You are the producer of things positive or negative. I know as well as anyone days spent among the negativity of the world can have a harsh affect on you. You see why you need a daily regimen of spiritual intake.

Can one indulge in [[negative]] activity and then [[wonder]] where their divine [[connection]] has gone? Can we be [[slothful]] in our [[studies]] and ask why we have become imbalanced? It is clear, you must utilize your human resources. You are the producer of things positive or negative. I know as well as anyone days spent among the [[negativity]] of the world can have a harsh effect on you. You see why you need a daily regimen of spiritual intake?

What do you embrace into your life? Is your focus on money or fame? Are you always with that feeling of lack that no matter how hard you try you are never filled? What a cycle of imbalance! My friends, we cannot go day to day without spiritual intake and then wonder where is God? Why am I so alone? Why is my pain unbearable?

What do you [[embrace]] into your life? Is your [[focus]] on [[money]] or [[fame]]? Are you always with that [[feeling]] of lack--that no matter how hard you try you are never filled? What a cycle of imbalance! My friends, we cannot go day to day without spiritual intake and then wonder where is God? Why am I so [[alone]]? Why is my [[pain]] unbearable?

You each have your own spiritual recipe for daily living. What keeps you connected? What keeps you from spiritual loneliness? Does beautiful music belong in your recipe? Does that help you to feel connected? Does this manifest anything good in your life and the lives of those you know? Does artistic abilities connect you to that spiritual world where you know without a doubt that all is well. From such feelings of balance how can you not be divinely connected? How can you not produce spiritual fruits?

You each have your own spiritual recipe for daily living. What keeps you [[connected]]? What keeps you from spiritual [[loneliness]]? Does [[beautiful]] [[music]] belong in your recipe? Does that help you to feel connected? Does this [[manifest]] anything [[good]] in your life and the lives of those you know? Does artistic abilities connect you to that spiritual world where you know without a [[doubt]] that all is well. From such feelings of [[balance]] how can you not be divinely connected? How can you not produce [[spiritual fruits]]?

The mind is an empty domain in which you can seek to decorate it with things that promote spiritual light or things that bring about darkness. Would a moment of *stillness* calm the chaotic domain? Would the calmness bring balance? Of course. Is balance the mind goal? Of course. What would you like to change about your behavior patterns? Begin by searching what is in your mindal abode. What can you be free from that brings clutter and confusion? What can you do to promote a beautifully light atmosphere?

The [[mind]] is an empty [[domain]] in which you can seek to decorate it with things that promote spiritual [[light]] or things that bring about [[darkness]]. Would a moment of [[stillness]] calm the chaotic domain? Would the calmness bring [[balance]]? Of course. Is balance the minds goal? Of course. What would you like to change about your [[behavior]] patterns? Begin by searching what is in your mindal abode. What can you be free from that brings clutter and [[confusion]]? What can you do to promote a beautifully [[light]] atmosphere?

You are the architect and what you build matters. Mortals all too often forget that they, figuratively speaking, house the Father Fragment. Is His place in which He lives and works from balanced, organized and positive? You do have a responsibility to your personal Father Fragments. What lives in the minds domain with your Father? Does He struggle to reach you or is He teaching lessons through peace and joy?

You are the [[architect]] and what you build matters. [[Mortals]] all too often forget that they, figuratively speaking, house the [[Father Fragment]]. Is His place in which He lives and works from balanced, organized and positive? You do have a [[responsibility]] to your personal Father Fragments. What lives in the minds domain with [[your Father]]? Does He [[struggle]] to reach you or is He teaching lessons through [[peace]] and [[joy]]?

I am happy to have realized in my mortal life that I have some control in how my divine career proceeded. Father proved to be a wonderful helpmate to me and laid out plainly for me to see what I was lacking in my spiritual diet. I know that the mind is the beginning of many things. It is where you live, work and play. It is where you comprehend God. Mental stability is so important in your spiritual education.

I am [[happy]] to have [[realized]] in my mortal life that I had some [[control]] in how my divine career proceeded. Father proved to be a [[wonderful]] helpmate to me, and laid out plainly for me to see what I was lacking in my [[spiritual]] [[diet]]. I know that the [[mind]] is the beginning of many things. It is where you live, [[work]] and [[play]]. It is where you [[comprehend]] God. Mental stability is so important in your spiritual [[education]].

This week ponder upon what is in your mindal domain. How are these things manifested? What is the recipe for your own personal spiritual life? What are the levels of closeness you wish to know your Father on? That is all. I take my leave. I would convey our love and my gratitude for your acceptance. Abraham will be with you again next week. Farewell.

This week ponder upon what is in your [[mindal]] [[domain]]. How are these things [[manifested]]? What is the recipe for your own personal spiritual life? What are the levels of closeness you wish to know your Father on?

 

That is all. I take my leave. I would convey to you our [[love]] and my [[gratitude]] for your [[acceptance]]. Abraham will be with you again next week. [[Farewell]].

===Lesson 43===

===Lesson 43===

(Abraham Jan. 23, 2000)

[[2000-01-23-Self Mastery Is The Key|(Abraham Jan. 23, 2000)]]

The *stillness* is ideal for energy recharge to tackle these mortal experiences. A time in quiet reflection is aligning your will with Father's, an alignment is peace in mind and heart. A complete trust in Father is relaxing that part of you which worries that you are not keeping up.

The [[stillness]] is [[ideal]] for energy recharge to tackle these mortal [[experiences]]. A time in quiet [[reflection]] is [[aligning]] your will with Father's, an alignment is peace in [[mind]] and [[heart]]. A complete [[trust]] in Father is [[relaxing]] that part of you which worries that you are not keeping up.

===Lesson 44===

===Lesson 44===

(Abraham Oct. 30, 2000)

[[2000-10-30-Group Chores|(Abraham Oct. 30, 2000)]]

Q: Abraham, I had a dream last night about the Heavenly Hosts and a little something about the difference between seraphim and how they seem to enlighten my mind. I am very grateful for these things. I wonder if you have any comments along those lines of dealing with my dreams.

SIMON: Abraham, I had a [[dream]] last night about the [[Heavenly Hosts]] and a little something about the [[difference]] between [[seraphim]] and how they seem to [[enlighten]] my mind. I am very [[grateful]] for these things. I wonder if you have any comments along those lines of dealing with my dreams.

 

ABRAHAM: Certainly. [[Dreams]] are a vague area of [[spiritual]] realities. You can know of their [[value]] by the fruit they produce. Should this dream lead to [[assistance]] to your daily living, then by all means [[reflect]] upon it often. [[Seraphim]] can aid in the [[stillness]] state more than a [[subconscious]] dreaming state. The fact that you are dreaming of them shows the [[faith]] you have that they are a working [[reality]] in your life. To have such faith is to get to know them better.

===Lesson 45===

===Lesson 45===

(Abraham Nov. 6, 2000)

[[2000-11-06-Barnard's Platoon & The Teaching Mission|(Abraham Nov. 6, 2000)]] (doesn't match?)

 

Q: I’m trying to integrate George’s ideas of the ‘construct’ with my current practice of *stillness*. Both seem necessary and lead to the same place. I find the ‘construct’ is very helpful on helping me eliminate my analytical mind from my Stillness practice. Yet, elements of *stillness* seem--of the steps that I have been given to conduct *stillness*--seem very important. So should I alternate the use of both? Or somehow try and find a way to combine the two together in a personal practice?

 

 

 

forefront of our minds the overall reason we practice *stillness*. That is, our

Q: I’m trying to [[integrate]] [[George Barnard|George’s]] ideas of the ‘construct’ with my current [[practice]] of [[stillness]]. Both seem necessary and lead to the same place. I find the ‘construct’ is very helpful on helping me eliminate my [[analytical]] mind from my Stillness practice. Yet, elements of stillness seem--of the [[steps]] that I have been given to conduct stillness--seem very important. So should I alternate the use of both? Or somehow try and find a way to combine the two [[together]] in a personal practice?

contact with Father - the realization that he is in us and we in him. It as an

ABRAHAM: I can say, there is really no one way for everyone. You may [[experiment]], and then [[choose]] what is best for you. The [[idea]] of the ‘construct’ is a wonderful way to take the [[steps]] into stillness, but we have to keep in the forefront of our [[minds]] the overall reason we practice stillness. That is, our [[contact]] with Father - the [[realization]] that he is in us and we in him. It as an exchange of [[divine]] [[love]] and [[knowledge]]. You and your Parent [[Adjuster]] may want to practice several different ways, but the practice is good mindal [[discipline]] to keep your [[focus]] on the spirit realm and off of the daily grind. Yes.

 

exchange of divine love and knowledge. You and your Parent Adjuster may

 

want to practice several different ways, but the practice is good mindal

 

discipline to keep your focus on the spirit realm and off of the daily grind. Yes.

===Lesson 46===

===Lesson 46===

(Abraham May 14, 2002)

(Abraham May 14, 2002)

I have noticed that many have neglected to feed the Spirit, the element that makes you a distinct child of the living God. It is understandable that life is busy and there are many mortal tasks to complete. There are many goals to achieve that makes you successful in the world's eyes. When one has neglected the Spirit the balanced compassion for self leans toward self-loathing, self-disappointment, losing confidence, yes.

I have noticed that many have neglected to feed the [[Spirit]], the element that makes you a distinct child of the living God. It is understandable that life is [[busy]] and there are many mortal tasks to complete. There are many [[goals]] to achieve that makes you successful in the world's eyes. When one has neglected the Spirit the [[balanced]] [[compassion]] for self leans toward self-loathing, self-[[disappointment]], losing [[confidence]], yes.

A few moments a day in quiet reflection, or observing the wonders of nature, gives one mindal clarity. A small amount of time lost in the beauty of music brings one to a spiritually centered point. An awareness of Father's works, leading to a moment of supreme gratitude, connects you to those spiritual circuits you need to have balanced self-compassion, in that you forget not to care for the body, mind and soul.

A few moments a day in quiet [[reflection]], or observing the [[wonders]] of [[nature]], gives one mindal [[clarity]]. A small amount of time lost in the [[beauty]] of [[music]] brings one to a spiritually centered point. An awareness of Father's works, leading to a moment of supreme [[gratitude]], connects you to those spiritual [[circuits]] you need to have balanced self-[[compassion]], in that you forget not to [[care]] for the body, mind and [[soul]].

How easy it is to neglect the physical needs, which in the mortal life can disrupt other areas such as mental and emotional. Poor habits or diet can lead to imbalance and that disrupts the mind and distorts the perspective. How much time is spent in unproductive stimulation of the mind? In this age of technology it is easy to get carried away with external stimulation, mindless entertainment.

How easy it is to neglect the [[physical]] needs, which in the mortal life can disrupt other areas such as mental and emotional. Poor [[habits]] or [[diet]] can lead to imbalance and that disrupts the mind and [[distorts]] the [[perspective]]. How much time is spent in unproductive [[stimulation]] of the mind? In this age of [[technology]] it is easy to get carried away with external stimulation, mindless [[entertainment]].

All is required for balanced mindal clarity is a few moments a day in the silence. There is much more to gain in *stillness* than in the midst of chaos and over-stimulation. Reversion or entertainment is wonderful and you should find a healthy balance for that, yes, no doubt. Remember to feed the Spirit as well. Remember to allow yourself the gift of a few moments with the First Source and Center. He brings you back to a center of balance and realness where there is not room for fears or imaginings or doubts or hopelessness.

All is required for balanced mindal [[clarity]] is a few moments a day in the [[silence]]. There is much more to gain in stillness than in the midst of [[chaos]] and over-[[stimulation]]. [[Reversion]] or [[entertainment]] is wonderful and you should find a healthy [[balance]] for that, yes, no doubt. Remember to feed the Spirit as well. Remember to allow yourself the gift of a few moments with the [[First Source and Center]]. He brings you back to a center of [[balance]] and realness where there is not room for [[fears]] or imaginings or doubts or hopelessness.

===Lesson 47===

===Lesson 47===

(Abraham June 4, 2001)

[[2001-06-04-Growth and Change|(Abraham June 4, 2001)]]

Q: Abraham, as we go about our days how do we stay more open to direct communication with our Thought Adjuster?

Q: Abraham, as we go about our days how do we stay more open to direct [[communication]] with our [[Thought Adjuster]]?

ABRAHAM: There is so much outside stimulation that draws your attention away from the Spirit. When you do not exercise certain muscles they are prone to atrophy--even spiritual muscles. Study, *stillness* and fellowship are wonderful antidotes to overwhelming mortal daily realness. It takes commitment though to the Spirit--either you are in or out, committed or not. The half-way commitment is too difficult. You have promised your life to divine ways, and then knowingly go about doing the opposite, then certainly are you going to be closed off to the Father. You become disappointed in self and also believe Father is thinking the same way, and your feelings of unworthiness pull you farther away. Everyone makes mistakes--certainly. Yes, there are moments of weakness, no doubt, but in the realization of your true intentions, you know if you have knowingly gone against the Spirit or not. You are not then prone to feel closed off and away from God if you believe you have only made! a simple mistake. Yes, commitment to a life to the Spirit, live what you believe, mistakes, yes, certainly acceptable. Knowingly to go against that divine promise is closing off. Good question, my son.

ABRAHAM: There is so much outside [[stimulation]] that draws your [[attention]] away from [[Ta|the Spirit]]. When you do not [[exercise]] certain muscles they are prone to atrophy--even [[spiritual]] muscles. [[Study]], [[stillness]] and [[fellowship]] are wonderful [[antidotes]] to overwhelming mortal daily realness. It takes [[commitment]] though to the Spirit--either you are in or out, committed or not. The half-way commitment is too difficult. You have [[promised]] your life to [[divine]] ways, and then knowingly go about doing the [[opposite]], then certainly are you going to be closed off to [[the Father]]. You become [[disappointed]] in [[self]] and also believe Father is [[thinking]] the same way, and your [[feelings]] of unworthiness pull you farther away. Everyone makes [[mistakes]]--certainly. Yes, there are moments of [[weakness]], no doubt, but in the [[realization]] of your true [[intentions]], you know if you have knowingly gone against the Spirit or not. You are not then prone to feel closed off and away from [[God]] if you believe you have only made a simple mistake. Yes, [[commitment]] to a life to the [[Spirit]], live what you believe, mistakes, yes, certainly acceptable. Knowingly to go against that divine promise is closing off. Good question, my son.

===Lesson 48===

===Lesson 48===

(Abraham June 25, 2001)

(Abraham June 25, 2001)

We are straying off the lesson of overcoming obstacles in the Brotherhood a bit, but when you think about it, if you feel so unworthy how can you possibly be connected in the family of God? Living the mortal life naturally, instinctively, draws out those imperfections within that need attention. This is shown to you to give you drive towards greater things, not discouragement and feelings of unworthiness.

We are straying off the lesson of overcoming [[obstacles]] in the [[Brotherhood]] a bit, but when you think about it, if you feel so unworthy how can you possibly be [[connected]] in the [[family of God]]? Living the mortal life naturally, [[instinctively]], draws out those imperfections within that need [[attention]]. This is shown to you to give you drive towards greater things, not discouragement and [[feelings]] of unworthiness.

When one feels so unworthy, inadequate and alone, one is likely to neglect themselves, spiritually and physically. It is difficult to draw upon spiritual power when you feel physically ill. Do you see the mental or emotional focus causes physical effects that complicates everything and really takes away the joy of mortal living.

When one feels so unworthy, inadequate and [[alone]], one is likely to neglect themselves, [[spiritually]] and [[physically]]. It is [[difficult]] to draw upon spiritual [[power]] when you feel physically ill. Do you see the mental or emotional [[focus]] causes physical effects that complicates [[everything]] and really takes away the [[joy]] of mortal living.

Always do we recommend you to stay connected to the Spirit through *stillness* practice and prayer. This is a natural antidote to animal tendencies. When faced with stressful events use your words to describe how you are really feeling. Do not assume anything without asking questions and attempting to view the overall difficulty. A little understanding can diffuse any stressful situation practically.

Always do we recommend you to stay connected to the [[Spirit]] through [[stillness]] practice and [[prayer]]. This is a natural [[antidote]] to [[animal]] tendencies. When faced with stressful [[events]] use your words to describe how you are really [[feeling]]. Do not assume anything without asking questions and attempting to view the overall difficulty. A little [[understanding]] can diffuse any stressful situation practically.

===Lesson 49===

===Lesson 49===

(Abraham July 16, 2001)

[[2001-07-16-Which Master Do You Serve|(Abraham July 16, 2001)]]

JOHN: Abraham, I definitely relate to what you were saying in the lesson about parts of your life where you want to include Father and there are other parts where you exclude or even just forget about His existence. I guess my question is--maybe besides the *stillness*, how do we get to a place where we can go ahead and allow Father into those places that we are not so proud of or feel worthy of?

JOHN: Abraham, I definitely relate to what you were saying in the lesson about parts of your [[life]] where you want to include Father and there are other parts where you exclude or even just [[forget]] about His [[existence]]. I guess my question is--maybe besides the [[stillness]], how do we get to a place where we can go ahead and allow Father into those places that we are not so proud of or feel [[worthy]] of?

ABRAHAM: Understood John. You know you are not perfect and are in a state of becoming. Certainly Father knows that. That is indeed part of His plan. What other mortals may deem shameful, Father sees these things as opportunities to become closer with you. He knows you at your very worst and He does not love you any less, no. Once you have committed to bring Father even into your darkest areas, the levels of shame fades away and your co-creating partnership with Father excels. Many individuals cannot seem to overcome their past mistakes, and their guilt is a barricade to God. The ego loathes to see its own mistakes and seeks to cover them up with excuses, but the divine seeks Father's guidance on how to correct or to find a better way. Yes, *stillness* is good. That keeps a close communion with Father, but real honesty with yourself and Father takes you to a new level of taking action towards really putting the divine way to work, yes. Father is not about atoning or even red!eeming after deeds are done. He desires to be brought into every situation beforehand as if He was a partner in all your decision making. Good question, John.

ABRAHAM: You know you are not [[perfect]] and are in a state of [[becoming]]. Certainly Father knows that. That is indeed part of His [[plan]]. What other mortals may deem [[shameful]], Father sees these things as [[opportunities]] to become closer with you. He know you at your very worst and He does not love you any less, no. Once you have [[committed]] to bring Father even into your [[darkest]] areas, the levels of shame fades away and your co-creating [[partnership]] with Father excels. Many [[individuals]] cannot seem to overcome their [[past]] [[mistakes]], and their [[guilt]] is a barricade to God. The [[ego]] loathes to see its own mistakes and seeks to cover them up with excuses, but the [[divine]] seeks Father's [[guidance]] on how to correct or to find a better way. Yes, [[stillness]] is good. That keeps a close [[communion]] with Father, but real [[honesty]] with yourself and Father takes you to a new level of taking [[action]] towards really putting the divine way to work, yes. Father is not about [[atoning]] or even [[redeeming]] after deeds are done. He desires to be brought into every situation beforehand as if He was a [[partner]] in all your [[decision]] making. Good question.

===Lesson 50===

===Lesson 50===

(Abraham Dec. 10, 2001)

[[2001-12-10-Allow Room To Grow|(Abraham Dec. 10, 2001)]]

As I think back to my life in the flesh, I wish I had more courageously faced those mortal inevitability's. I wish I would have felt every aspect of emotion, instead of protecting myself. To know the fulfillment of a quenched thirst, you must travel through the desert. To have real spiritual joy you must define your mortal experiences through a spiritual perspective.

As I think back to my life in the flesh, I wish I had more [[courageously]] faced those mortal [[inevitabilities]]. I wish I would have felt every aspect of [[emotion]], instead of protecting myself. To know the fulfillment of a quenched [[thirst]], you must travel through the [[desert]]. To have real spiritual [[joy]], you must define your mortal experiences through a spiritual [[perspective]].

Just as we had difficulty in beginning our lesson this evening, it is all the more difficult to be in touch with that Father-fragment when you are in a state of self-guarding or preoccupied with trivial things. *stillness* practice is keeping those lines of communication open. Without this practice it becomes somewhat difficult to be spirit led. A few moments of silence every day increases trust in Father and you feel protected; you feel watched over and cared for. You need not build your own wall of protection that keeps away pain, as well as happiness.

Just as we had [[difficulty]] in beginning our lesson this evening, it is all the more difficult to be in [[touch]] with that [[Ta|Father-fragment]] when you are in a state of self-guarding or preoccupied with [[trivial]] things. [[Stillness]] practice is keeping those lines of [[communication]] open. Without this practice it becomes somewhat difficult to be spirit led. A few moments of [[silence]] every day increases [[trust]] in Father and you feel protected; you feel watched over and cared for. You need not build your own wall of [[protection]] that keeps away [[pain]], as well as [[happiness]].