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But with your help and with these [[wonderful]] lessons I’ve been able to see [[individuals]] and really delight in the [[variety]] that you, and [[Michael]], and [[our Father]] have [[created]].  It’s a treasure now just to walk along a [[city]] street and be able to see so much [[character]] and [[soul]] in each [[individual]] face.  This is a [[blessing]] indeed and I can only [[imagine]] that in the next [[phases]] of [[eternal]] life to come it’s even more so.  I think this is what you mean by our [[consciousness]] being expanded, and our [[spiritual]] sense of [[value]] continuing to [[grow]] on and on forever.  Then to [[think]] of meeting other [[personal]] [[beings]] besides [[humans]]; it’s quite a thrill.  So I thank you for your many lessons on the [[essential]] [[nature]] of [[personal]] [[relationships]] between [[unique]] [[beings]].  [[Amen]].   

But with your help and with these [[wonderful]] lessons I’ve been able to see [[individuals]] and really delight in the [[variety]] that you, and [[Michael]], and [[our Father]] have [[created]].  It’s a treasure now just to walk along a [[city]] street and be able to see so much [[character]] and [[soul]] in each [[individual]] face.  This is a [[blessing]] indeed and I can only [[imagine]] that in the next [[phases]] of [[eternal]] life to come it’s even more so.  I think this is what you mean by our [[consciousness]] being expanded, and our [[spiritual]] sense of [[value]] continuing to [[grow]] on and on forever.  Then to [[think]] of meeting other [[personal]] [[beings]] besides [[humans]]; it’s quite a thrill.  So I thank you for your many lessons on the [[essential]] [[nature]] of [[personal]] [[relationships]] between [[unique]] [[beings]].  [[Amen]].   

   

   

NEBADONIA:  Good evening, my [[loyal]] [[children]], this is [[Nebadonia]], your spirit mother.  I am also your [[Holy Spirit]], your Great Spirit, the bringer of life.  I receive the [[thanks]] and the [[appreciation]] from all the [[worshipful]] folks on [[earth]], whether they know my exact [[identity]] or not.  I am [[literally]] part of their [[mentality]], part of their [[spirit]] [[power]], their [[creative]] and [[recognition]] [[power]], [[understanding]] and [[courage]].  And this is my greatest [[delight]], being part of so many [[children]] of so many [[different]] [[orders]] and kinds and [[species]] on so many worlds, even including all the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_15#15:7._THE_ARCHITECTURAL_SPHERES architectural spheres].  This is part of that greater [[glory]] that you too will [[grow]] into as you come to meet my various [[orders]] of [[children]], and even the visitors from outside our [[Local Universe]], some of them hailing all the way from [[Paradise]].

NEBADONIA:  Good evening, my [[loyal]] [[children]], this is [[Nebadonia]], your spirit mother.  I am also your [[Holy Spirit]], your Great Spirit, the bringer of life.  I receive the [[thanks]] and the [[appreciation]] from all the [[worshipful]] folks on [[earth]], whether they know my exact [[identity]] or not.  I am [[literally]] part of their [[mentality]], part of their [[spirit]] [[power]], their [[creative]] and [[recognition]] [[power]], [[understanding]] and [[courage]].  And this is my greatest [[delight]], being part of so many [[children]] of so many [[different]] [[orders]] and kinds and [[species]] on so many worlds, even including all the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_15#15:7._THE_ARCHITECTURAL_SPHERES architectural spheres].  This is part of that greater [[glory]] that you too will [[grow]] into as you come to meet my various [[orders]] of [[children]], and even the visitors from outside our [[Local Universe]], some of them hailing all the way from [[Paradise]].

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

===='''''[[Interdependence]]'''''====

===='''''[[Interdependence]]'''''====

One solution is what you are exploring, my [[children]], being able to see through ingrained [[prejudices]] and [[stereotyping]] to [[individuals]].  It may seem like a [[paradox]] or a contradiction you stumble over, over and over again, but your very [[individual]] uniqueness is what you all have in common.  Yet this seeming [[paradox]] can turn into a deeper [[appreciation]] of both your [[differences]] and shared [[humanity]] [[reflecting]] each other.  This is how everyone gets to keep their most precious cultural [[identity]].  They [[appreciate]] their ties with the long [[history]] of their [[group]], yet [[welcome]] a growing [[ability]] to [[embrace]] so many other [[different]] folks as [[God]]’s [[universal]] [[children]].

One solution is what you are exploring, my [[children]], being able to see through ingrained [[prejudices]] and [[stereotyping]] to [[individuals]].  It may seem like a [[paradox]] or a contradiction you stumble over, over and over again, but your very [[individual]] uniqueness is what you all have in common.  Yet this seeming [[paradox]] can turn into a deeper [[appreciation]] of both your [[differences]] and shared [[humanity]] [[reflecting]] each other.  This is how everyone gets to keep their most precious cultural [[identity]].  They [[appreciate]] their ties with the long [[history]] of their [[group]], yet [[welcome]] a growing [[ability]] to [[embrace]] so many other [[different]] folks as [[God]]’s [[universal]] [[children]].

   

   

So we’ve had our lessons on the enormous [[differences]] that exist on [[Urantia]]. This lack of a unifying worldwide [[culture]] yet is partly due to the failures of your [[Planetary Prince]] and [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_66#66:2._THE_PRINCE.27S_STAFF his staff], and then later your [[Material Son and Daughter]], [[Adam and Eve]].  There are near [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paleolithic stone-age] [[tribes]] still in the jungles and backwaters of your world, all the while you have folks living in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outer_space outer space].  Right there is the re-capitulation of the [[technological]] [[evolution]] of the [[human]] [[race]], and, as [[Michael]] said in his last lesson, there’s a real [[limit]] to which folks can walk in someone else’s shoes and truly [[appreciate]] what they go through in their day to day life.  Just the specialization in the more [[technologically]] advanced [[cultures]] can mean that [[neighbors]] living side by side sometimes can barely [[understand]] how each other lives their days.  One can be involved in hands-on [[physical]] [[work]], [[compared]] to which his [[neighbor]] deals in realms of pure [[financial]] [[abstraction]].  Both can be equally productive and [[necessary]].

So we’ve had our lessons on the enormous [[differences]] that exist on [[Urantia]]. This lack of a unifying worldwide [[culture]] yet is partly due to the failures of your [[Planetary Prince]] and [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_66#66:2._THE_PRINCE.27S_STAFF his staff], and then later your [[Material Son and Daughter]], [[Adam and Eve]].  There are near [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paleolithic stone-age] [[tribes]] still in the jungles and backwaters of your world, all the while you have folks living in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outer_space outer space].  Right there is the re-capitulation of the [[technological]] [[evolution]] of the [[human]] [[race]], and, as [[Michael]] said in his last lesson, there’s a real [[limit]] to which folks can walk in someone else’s shoes and truly [[appreciate]] what they go through in their day to day life.  Just the specialization in the more [[technologically]] advanced [[cultures]] can mean that [[neighbors]] living side by side sometimes can barely [[understand]] how each other lives their days.  One can be involved in hands-on [[physical]] [[work]], [[compared]] to which his [[neighbor]] deals in realms of pure [[financial]] [[abstraction]].  Both can be equally productive and [[necessary]].

===='''''[[Relationship]]''''', '''''[[Attitude]]'''''====  

===='''''[[Relationship]]''''', '''''[[Attitude]]'''''====  

So [[think]] about all that’s wrapped up in that one little [[word]]--[[relationship]].  Your [[Urantia book]] introduces the [concept] that life is not only what takes place within you--your [[Heart|heartbeat]], your [[breathing]], turning your [[food]] into [[energy]], all that your [[mind]] is capable of [[thinking]] and [[remembering]], all your [[spirit]] is capable of valuing and creating.  [[Human]] life is not only all this inner [[reality]], it’s equally what happens between the [[organism]] and its [[environment]].  For most people not living as [[hermits]] off in the woods somewhere, the really great part of their [[environment]] is the other people in it, as well as their [[homes]], their cars-- all their [[possessions]].  These are your [[family]], your [[friends]], your near acquaintances, and [[work]]-mates, all those others, as you say, you come into casual [[contact]] with just walking down a [[city]] street.   

So [[think]] about all that’s wrapped up in that one little [[word]]--[[relationship]].  Your [[Urantia book]] introduces the [concept] that life is not only what takes place within you--your [[Heart|heartbeat]], your [[breathing]], turning your [[food]] into [[energy]], all that your [[mind]] is capable of [[thinking]] and [[remembering]], all your [[spirit]] is capable of valuing and creating.  [[Human]] life is not only all this inner [[reality]], it’s equally what happens between the [[organism]] and its [[environment]].  For most people not living as [[hermits]] off in the woods somewhere, the really great part of their [[environment]] is the other people in it, as well as their [[homes]], their cars-- all their [[possessions]].  These are your [[family]], your [[friends]], your near acquaintances, and [[work]]-mates, all those others, as you say, you come into casual [[contact]] with just walking down a [[city]] street.   

Student:  I think I know the answer, but I’m not positive: do the [[words]] make any [[difference]]?  Or is it that God, and you, and Michael can know the [[intention]] of my [[heart]].

Student:  I think I know the answer, but I’m not positive: do the [[words]] make any [[difference]]?  Or is it that God, and you, and Michael can know the [[intention]] of my [[heart]].

   

   

NEBADONIA:  Again: exactly!  You recall in your [[Urantia book]]’s version of [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_Urantia_Text_-_Contents#Part_IV._The_Life_and_Teachings_of_Jesus Michael’s life among you] what [[difficulties]] [[Jesus]] had [[persuading]] even the members of his own [[group]] they needn’t [[engage]] in some [[formal]], predetermined, [[priest]]/rabbi-certified form of [[prayer]], but that the most [[sincere]] form of [[prayer]] is an inner [[conversation]] with [[God]].  It’s with your [[devotion]] and [[trust]]--your [[faith]]--that you can feel and acknowledge His [[presence]], that His spirit is capable of carrying your [[intentions]] and [[strength]] to someone else in need of them; that [[prayer]] can be a real, [[effective]] gift and not just some kind of wishful thinking or [[self]]-[[deception]].  This is the [[strength]] of [[faith]].

NEBADONIA:  Again: exactly!  You recall in your [[Urantia book]]’s version of [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_Urantia_Text_-_Contents#Part_IV._The_Life_and_Teachings_of_Jesus Michael’s life among you] what [[difficulties]] [[Jesus]] had [[persuading]] even the members of his own [[group]] they needn’t [[engage]] in some [[formal]], predetermined, [[priest]]/rabbi-certified form of [[prayer]], but that the most [[sincere]] form of [[prayer]] is an inner [[conversation]] with [[God]].  It’s with your [[devotion]] and [[trust]]--your [[faith]]--that you can feel and acknowledge His [[presence]], that His spirit is capable of carrying your [[intentions]] and [[strength]] to someone else in need of them; that [[prayer]] can be a real, [[effective]] gift and not just some kind of wishful thinking or [[self]]-[[deception]].  This is the [[strength]] of [[faith]].

   

   

So yes, my son, we are capable of seeing not only your [[personality]] and its [[desires]], but your very [[soul]].  We definitely [[feel]] the [[love]] you send through us to your dear friend in need.  

So yes, my son, we are capable of seeing not only your [[personality]] and its [[desires]], but your very [[soul]].  We definitely [[feel]] the [[love]] you send through us to your dear friend in need.  

Student:  Thank you, Mother.  

Student:  Thank you, Mother.  

   

   

NEBADONIA:  You are very [[welcome]].  Keep [[praying]].  Keep [[worshiping]].  I think you can [[feel]] how this is helping you [[grow]] inside and grow in all your [[wonderful]] [[relationships]] we talked about tonight.  [[Prayer]] and [[worship]] are very much a part of your willingness and your [[ability]] to [[experience]] the great [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Foreword#VI._ENERGY_AND_PATTERN personality circuit] of [[God]]’s.  Be in my [[love]].   

NEBADONIA:  You are very [[welcome]].  Keep [[praying]].  Keep [[worshiping]].  I think you can [[feel]] how this is helping you [[grow]] inside and grow in all your [[wonderful]] [[relationships]] we talked about tonight.  [[Prayer]] and [[worship]] are very much a part of your willingness and your [[ability]] to [[experience]] the great [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Foreword#VI._ENERGY_AND_PATTERN personality circuit] of [[God]]’s.  Be in my [[love]].   

   

   

Student:  Yes, Mother, you’ve [[touched]] upon so many [[things]] I’ve been [[thinking]] about, mainly, what it is to be truly [[human]] and appreciating each [[person]]’s [[uniqueness]]--that adds so much flavor to our lives?  For myself, it’s when I relinquish a need for [[control]] that I feel I‘m coming from a [[space]] of [[integrity]] and [[love]], rather than from how I think [[things]] should be.  I’m allowing myself to [[experience]] and [[explore]] that [[infinitude]] of [[being]] you [[expressed]] tonight.  

Student:  Yes, Mother, you’ve [[touched]] upon so many [[things]] I’ve been [[thinking]] about, mainly, what it is to be truly [[human]] and appreciating each [[person]]’s [[uniqueness]]--that adds so much flavor to our lives?  For myself, it’s when I relinquish a need for [[control]] that I feel I‘m coming from a [[space]] of [[integrity]] and [[love]], rather than from how I think [[things]] should be.  I’m allowing myself to [[experience]] and [[explore]] that [[infinitude]] of [[being]] you [[expressed]] tonight.