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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.)

[[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 possibilities due to his broadened [[vision]] of [[feeling]] at one with Father and His divine possibilities. [[Jesus]]' ventures into [http://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.

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]] 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.

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.

===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]].