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I have planned to speak to you on the subject of [[stillness]], but I wish to address the [[topic]] from a slightly different [[angle]] so as to encourage not only your practice of stillness, but also your presentation of stillness.

I have planned to speak to you on the subject of [[stillness]], but I wish to address the [[topic]] from a slightly different [[angle]] so as to encourage not only your practice of stillness, but also your presentation of stillness.

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

It is a [[quality]] of humbleness to regard your engagement with [[the Father]] in solitary [[meditation]] as an [[act]] which you do not flaunt or parade before others. This [[divine]] [[intimacy]] is for you, each one, to [[experience]] as [[creature]] to [[Creator]] without spectators. While such [[spiritual]] [[modesty]] is noble, it does not prevent dedicated ones as yourselves from assembling in fellowship as a [[family]] experiencing collectively the [[presence]] of your same divine Parent.

It is a [[quality]] of humbleness to regard your engagement with [[the Father]] in solitary [[meditation]] as an [[act]] which you do not flaunt or parade before others. This [[divine]] [[intimacy]] is for you, each one, to [[experience]] as [[creature]] to [[Creator]] without spectators. While such [[spiritual]] [[modesty]] is noble, it does not prevent dedicated ones as yourselves from assembling in fellowship as a [[family]] experiencing collectively the [[presence]] of your same divine Parent.

You are all too keenly aware of the ever-present [[transformation]] of your [[mortal]] vehicles as the years roll by. You are also understanding of the expansion of your [[knowledge]] and the uplifting of your awareness as you continue to incorporate your life [[experience]]s into a [[concept]]ual framework which describes [[reality]] as you can only limitedly perceive it at this level in your [[ascent]]. You know from your [[text]]ual studies of [[The Urantia Book]] that you will one day leave your [[body]] behind, and further, you have come to know that even your mind is released and you are re-incircuited into a new mind [[function]], a [[morontia]] mind; that while your experiences are safeguarded through this transition and bestowed back upon you subsequent to your [[resurrection]], you will not have the same [[mind]]. Even the mind vehicle is new, just as your morontia physical [[form]] is different from your current [[physical]] form.

You are all too keenly aware of the ever-present [[transformation]] of your [[mortal]] vehicles as the years roll by. You are also understanding of the expansion of your [[knowledge]] and the uplifting of your awareness as you continue to incorporate your life [[experience]]s into a [[concept]]ual framework which describes [[reality]] as you can only limitedly perceive it at this level in your [[ascent]]. You know from your [[text]]ual studies of [[The Urantia Book]] that you will one day leave your [[body]] behind, and further, you have come to know that even your mind is released and you are re-incircuited into a new mind [[function]], a [[morontia]] mind; that while your experiences are safeguarded through this transition and bestowed back upon you subsequent to your [[resurrection]], you will not have the same [[mind]]. Even the mind vehicle is new, just as your morontia physical [[form]] is different from your current [[physical]] form.

All [[things]] change beyond the periphery of [[Paradise]] except one thing, and that is your resolve to be about the Father's business, to ascend to the Father on Paradise, to become perfect in your [[soul]] capacity as He is in His universe standing. This [[stillness]] is what the world hungers for today, the demonstration of endurance, of duration, a never changing devotion.

All [[things]] change beyond the periphery of [[Paradise]] except one thing, and that is your resolve to be about the Father's business, to ascend to the Father on Paradise, to become perfect in your [[soul]] capacity as He is in His universe standing. This [[stillness]] is what the world hungers for today, the demonstration of [[endurance]], of duration, a never changing devotion.

It will not be revealed to the world through any religious [[organization]] or any [[movement]] or cause, for these all will [[change]] as well. Such [[structure]]s do not demonstrate stillness that I speak of, rather they often gravitate towards fixation, a stagnation. This presentation of stillness can only be revealed singly through the radiance of each [[personality]] engaged in a [[relationship]] with the [[Creator]].

It will not be revealed to the world through any religious [[organization]] or any [[movement]] or cause, for these all will [[change]] as well. Such [[structure]]s do not demonstrate stillness that I speak of, rather they often gravitate towards fixation, a stagnation. This presentation of stillness can only be revealed singly through the radiance of each [[personality]] engaged in a [[relationship]] with the [[Creator]].

One who loves such an undertaking has already developed the skill, has learned to execute maneuvers to stay on the board to ride a [[wave]]. But that accomplishment is not the end, is not the fulfillment. A successful ride is sought over and over and over. It is the continual [[process]] of surfing that thrills that [[athlete]]. There are falls; there are mistakes, and there are maneuvers to learn, and such is the case with your spiritual life. The waves come, they go, they rise, they crash, and you learn how to surf through them. While you become a master in your skill, that never diminishes your [[love]] for continual surfing.

One who loves such an undertaking has already developed the skill, has learned to execute maneuvers to stay on the board to ride a [[wave]]. But that accomplishment is not the end, is not the fulfillment. A successful ride is sought over and over and over. It is the continual [[process]] of surfing that thrills that [[athlete]]. There are falls; there are mistakes, and there are maneuvers to learn, and such is the case with your spiritual life. The waves come, they go, they rise, they crash, and you learn how to surf through them. While you become a master in your skill, that never diminishes your [[love]] for continual surfing.

 

Evelyn: This weekend Michael's bestowal as a melchizedek was mentioned and how it inspired all melchizedeks. Would you be willing to share something about Michael as a melchizedek that inspired you?

Evelyn: This weekend Michael's bestowal as a melchizedek was mentioned and how it inspired all melchizedeks. Would you be willing to share something about Michael as a melchizedek that inspired you?

Evelyn: That's very interesting, thank you.

Evelyn: That's very interesting, thank you.

Lantarnek: A further note: Our order of being is a descending order that seeks out the other forms of life in Nebadon which are rising up and through the universe schools. We reach down to draw those toward Michael and prepare each one for the journey on beyond to [[Paradise]]. Michael's life among us improved our downreach just as his life among you has improved your upreach to [[the Father]].

Lantarnek: A further note: Our order of being is a [[Descending Sons|descending order]] that seeks out the other forms of life in [[Nebadon]] which are rising up and through the universe schools. We reach down to draw those toward Michael and prepare each one for the journey on beyond to [[Paradise]]. Michael's life among us improved our downreach just as his life among you has improved your upreach to [[the Father]].

===Closing===

===Closing===

I express my appreciation for your work in this mission again as it cannot be said too often. Each one of you is very important. There are very many tasks to undertake in helping this planet, and, even more important, in helping every personality who dwells upon this planet, for it is the personalities that make the planet a better place to live. You do well in your circles, in your spheres of influence. I applaud you and I pledge to ever assist you. I now withdraw.

I [[express]] my [[appreciation]] for your work in [[this mission]] again as it cannot be said too often. Each one of you is very important. There are very many tasks to undertake in helping [[this planet]], and, even more important, in helping every [[personality]] who dwells upon this planet, for it is the personalities that make the planet a better place to live. You do well in your circles, in your spheres of [[influence]]. I applaud you and I pledge to ever assist you. I now withdraw.

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