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==Session==

==Session==

===Opening===

===Opening===

Music: Dorenda on piano, playing [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Satie Eric Satie]

Music: Dorenda on piano, playing [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Satie Eric Satie]

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

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

TOMAS: My [[companion]] is a light unto my feet. And you, my students, our students, are as a glow that indeed warms our [[hearts]] and gives direction to those you meet. What have for us today? Are there questions? Comments? Concerns?

TOMAS: My [[companion]] is a light unto my feet. And you, my students, our students, are as a glow that indeed warms our [[hearts]] and gives direction to those you meet. What have for us today? Are there questions? Comments? Concerns?

===Dialogue===

===Dialogue===

Matthew: I just had a thought this week that was a continuation of the [[concepts]] that were shared a couple of weeks ago about [[learning]] to deal with the way and the shape that the world is in, and basically the thought that we need to learn to [[love]] unconditionally - to love the apparent sinner because we are certainly that ourselves, apparently. But that if we can't - it's the whole concept of [[forgiveness]] and unconditional love and all of those things that you were speaking of today, but at least the thought came to mind of, "Okay, I can see that now in the [[practicum]]. And it started to make sense of what [[Jesus]] was talking about - the law of [[nonresistance]] - to love your [[enemies]] and to not resist the evildoer. So that, all of a sudden, made great sense and I could see some clouds parting in terms of both what Jesus was talking about and what [[Gandhi]] had placed his teachings and preachings upon and then [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther_King_Jr. Martin Luther King] and others before and since. And that seems to be so key - that without, to me anyway, actually experiencing this dramatic point in time - prior to that had been more or less just a [[theory]]. But this has forced me to come to a new point of [[awakening]] and to deal with what otherwise could be a total threatening and totally despairing period of time, has given light to a whole different way to look at it, so I Just wanted to [[share]] that, that I have had an [[epiphany]], per se, at least intellectually this week.

Matthew: I just had a thought this week that was a continuation of the [[concepts]] that were shared a couple of weeks ago about [[learning]] to deal with the way and the shape that the world is in, and basically the thought that we need to learn to [[love]] unconditionally - to love the apparent sinner because we are certainly that ourselves, apparently. But that if we can't - it's the whole concept of [[forgiveness]] and unconditional love and all of those things that you were speaking of today, but at least the thought came to mind of, "Okay, I can see that now in the [[practicum]]. And it started to make sense of what [[Jesus]] was talking about - the law of [[nonresistance]] - to love your [[enemies]] and to not resist the evildoer. So that, all of a sudden, made great sense and I could see some clouds parting in terms of both what Jesus was talking about and what [[Gandhi]] had placed his teachings and preachings upon and then [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther_King_Jr. Martin Luther King] and others before and since. And that seems to be so key - that without, to me anyway, actually experiencing this dramatic point in time - prior to that had been more or less just a [[theory]]. But this has forced me to come to a new point of [[awakening]] and to deal with what otherwise could be a total threatening and totally despairing period of time, has given light to a whole different way to look at it, so I Just wanted to [[share]] that, that I have had an [[epiphany]], per se, at least intellectually this week.

TOMAS: How marvelous for you and for those you encounter, for now your [[countenance]] will be defined in such a way as to distinguish between the ways of God and the ways of mammon. And with the Will of God leading your life, you will better be able to serve those who [[unconscious]]ly walk in [[darkness]] . even while you are able to love them in their [[ignorance]]. And this is a tremendous [[step]] forward in your career, in particular, those of you who have encountered the steeped effects of [[rebellion]] against Divine Will and the subsequent [[panorama]] of conditional love that has been your fare. You see how the [[acceptance]] of the Higher [[Path]] promotes Peace, even within [[your Soul]], such that you will be more [[effective]] in your Service to that which remains meaningful and vital to you in terms of your Service to [[Urantia]] and its people.

TOMAS: How marvelous for you and for those you encounter, for now your [[countenance]] will be defined in such a way as to distinguish between the ways of God and the ways of mammon. And with the Will of God leading your life, you will better be able to serve those who [[unconscious]]ly walk in [[darkness]] . even while you are able to love them in their [[ignorance]]. And this is a tremendous [[step]] forward in your career, in particular, those of you who have encountered the steeped effects of [[rebellion]] against Divine Will and the subsequent [[panorama]] of conditional love that has been your fare. You see how the [[acceptance]] of the Higher [[Path]] promotes Peace, even within [[your Soul]], such that you will be more [[effective]] in your Service to that which remains meaningful and vital to you in terms of your Service to [[Urantia]] and its people.

TOMAS: You are young and [[vital]] in your [[attitude]], daughter, and I so appreciate your willingness to continue to put one foot in front of the other in the [[challenges]] that you are experiencing. For truly, you are being -- seemingly -- pulled in [[two]] [[directions]]: you are being taught the ways of men, as well as having your [[Soul]] responding to the Ways of God. And there are times in these experiences that are so apparently two-sided/ [[dualistic]], that you begin to lose your footing and have a sense of [[identity]] crisis, as if a part of your mind is saying, 'I don't know who I am anymore. I don't know what to think. I don't know what to do,' and you have so many [[influences]] pressing upon you.

TOMAS: You are young and [[vital]] in your [[attitude]], daughter, and I so appreciate your willingness to continue to put one foot in front of the other in the [[challenges]] that you are experiencing. For truly, you are being -- seemingly -- pulled in [[two]] [[directions]]: you are being taught the ways of men, as well as having your [[Soul]] responding to the Ways of God. And there are times in these experiences that are so apparently two-sided/ [[dualistic]], that you begin to lose your footing and have a sense of [[identity]] crisis, as if a part of your mind is saying, 'I don't know who I am anymore. I don't know what to think. I don't know what to do,' and you have so many [[influences]] pressing upon you.

But look at you, how, like a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piccolo Piccolo], you pipe right up! (tickled chuckling) Chirping! Willing to [[play]]. Picking up everyone else with you as you lure the somber and the staid into those [[melodies]] of [[adventure]] that are irresistible to the young at heart.

But look at you, how, like a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piccolo Piccolo], you pipe right up! (tickled chuckling) Chirping! Willing to [[play]]. Picking up everyone else with you as you lure the somber and the staid into those [[melodies]] of [[adventure]] that are irresistible to the young at heart.

And so I commend your youthful [[spirit]] and your [[commitment]] to go where ever He leads, to attend the [[Universities]] of His choosing, to [[experience]] the [[growth]] that is required for you to best serve the realm in which you live, and thus help bring about the 'Kingdom on earth as it is in Heaven.' Be [[gentle]] with yourself in these times of dual [[effort]]. The spirit will prevail. Proceed in [[faith]].  

And so I commend your youthful [[spirit]] and your [[commitment]] to go where ever He leads, to attend the [[Universities]] of His choosing, to [[experience]] the [[growth]] that is required for you to best serve the realm in which you live, and thus help bring about the 'Kingdom on earth as it is in Heaven.' Be [[gentle]] with yourself in these times of dual [[effort]]. The spirit will prevail. Proceed in [[faith]].