Changes

Systematic record keeping were part of each of the first two visitations, and I am happy to note we have seen in our generation the clay tablet become something that can communicate anything and anywhere. It is for just such a time that the motion toward cosmic integration has been initiated, and we are fortunate to have on record for all to examine transactions that bear witness to the love that inspires such motion, here and in the universe at large. And, while I lament reliance upon attributions of authority, there does exist, notwithstanding inherent corruption of concept, literary gems of human expression for gleaning from the record of our shared experience to be given others yet to be born.

Systematic record keeping were part of each of the first two visitations, and I am happy to note we have seen in our generation the clay tablet become something that can communicate anything and anywhere. It is for just such a time that the motion toward cosmic integration has been initiated, and we are fortunate to have on record for all to examine transactions that bear witness to the love that inspires such motion, here and in the universe at large. And, while I lament reliance upon attributions of authority, there does exist, notwithstanding inherent corruption of concept, literary gems of human expression for gleaning from the record of our shared experience to be given others yet to be born.

Therefore the invitation to exploration is open to any who might accept it from those who are the architects of an eternal curriculum - "students who have savored [http://daynal.org/institute_NEW/books/primary/epoch5.html many revelatory texts] given to our world during this time of accelerated change who relish the exploration of their source within are encouraged to join in a deeper probe of the inner life. The purpose is to surmount the great challenge of our time by fostering a culture of communion such that personal communication with God living within each person may be characterized less with symbols and other methods of indirection than direct flashes of intelligence to the intellects of his human partners!"

Therefore the invitation to exploration is open to any who might accept it from those who are the architects of an eternal curriculum - "students who have savored [https://daynal.org/institute_NEW/books/primary/epoch5.html many revelatory texts] given to our world during this time of accelerated change who relish the exploration of their source within are encouraged to join in a deeper probe of the inner life. The purpose is to surmount the great challenge of our time by fostering a culture of communion such that personal communication with God living within each person may be characterized less with symbols and other methods of indirection than direct flashes of intelligence to the intellects of his human partners!"

Gratefully,

Gratefully,

All revelations to this planet of a global context had their centers, those you have read about in the revelation. The efforts of Michael as Jesus, even though there was no formal physical location for his teachings, likewise was in an abstract sense headquartered in his apostolic corps and evangelistic group. It had a centralization effect about his being. The current epochal revelation at this time is loose in its organization. There will not be a central teaching headquarters in the near future, for that phase of the fifth epochal revelation is yet a ways down the road. What needs to occur now is the compensatory teachings that were lost by the failures of the other epochal headquarters. When that is better established the new centralized teaching corps will begin. It will not be so much linked to this epochal event; it will be the conclusion of the efforts of all the preceding epochal outreaches to this world. It will replace what was lost and should have been here all along.

All revelations to this planet of a global context had their centers, those you have read about in the revelation. The efforts of Michael as Jesus, even though there was no formal physical location for his teachings, likewise was in an abstract sense headquartered in his apostolic corps and evangelistic group. It had a centralization effect about his being. The current epochal revelation at this time is loose in its organization. There will not be a central teaching headquarters in the near future, for that phase of the fifth epochal revelation is yet a ways down the road. What needs to occur now is the compensatory teachings that were lost by the failures of the other epochal headquarters. When that is better established the new centralized teaching corps will begin. It will not be so much linked to this epochal event; it will be the conclusion of the efforts of all the preceding epochal outreaches to this world. It will replace what was lost and should have been here all along.

Our Correcting Time mission of Michael is only an intervening phase, for we, as you have noted, do not headquarter ourselves through any one of your groups. We share ourselves freely among you. We likewise are taking a grassroots approach. It is the upliftment of the consciousness of mankind that must proceed before overt institutions are put into effect. This being said however, I would not dissuade any human beings so inspired to establish educational centers, spiritual retreats. As you do this you develop the structures and the skills at operating such structures which will be of benefit to the higher administrators at a later date who will walk among you and reestablish the headquarters the world was intended to have. - [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=2002-05-05-Divine_Contact#Correcting_Time.2C_Planetary_Headquarters Elyon]

Our Correcting Time mission of Michael is only an intervening phase, for we, as you have noted, do not headquarter ourselves through any one of your groups. We share ourselves freely among you. We likewise are taking a grassroots approach. It is the upliftment of the consciousness of mankind that must proceed before overt institutions are put into effect. This being said however, I would not dissuade any human beings so inspired to establish educational centers, spiritual retreats. As you do this you develop the structures and the skills at operating such structures which will be of benefit to the higher administrators at a later date who will walk among you and reestablish the headquarters the world was intended to have. - [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=2002-05-05-Divine_Contact#Correcting_Time.2C_Planetary_Headquarters Elyon]

For those who are "so inspired", let us continue the conversation.

For those who are "so inspired", let us continue the conversation.

Hello Michael-

Hello Michael-

The absence of accountability, e.g. void of leadership, makes human representations of spiritual initiatives like the [[Urantia Movement]], [[Teaching Mission]], and [[Magisterial Mission]] that are exclusively dependent upon methods of indirection living demonstrations of how unsustainable are third hand approaches to divinity attainment. Given the cultural status of this world is in "[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Planetary_epochs#52:2._POST-PLANETARY_PRINCE_MAN some respects]" that of a normal second planetary epoch, one can only wonder how long before there emerges the focus commensurate with the opening of a fourth epoch where the "[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Planetary_epochs#52:5._POST-BESTOWAL_SON_MAN passion of this dispensation is the penetration of cosmic reality and communion with spiritual reality]."

The absence of accountability, e.g. void of leadership, makes human representations of spiritual initiatives like the [[Urantia Movement]], [[Teaching Mission]], and [[Magisterial Mission]] that are exclusively dependent upon methods of indirection living demonstrations of how unsustainable are third hand approaches to divinity attainment. Given the cultural status of this world is in "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Planetary_epochs#52:2._POST-PLANETARY_PRINCE_MAN some respects]" that of a normal second planetary epoch, one can only wonder how long before there emerges the focus commensurate with the opening of a fourth epoch where the "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Planetary_epochs#52:5._POST-BESTOWAL_SON_MAN passion of this dispensation is the penetration of cosmic reality and communion with spiritual reality]."

I am reminded of of how it is that "revelation is not enough, because it is only communication from God. God does not need revelation returned to him, but he does want it brought to others. This cannot be done with the actual revelation; its content cannot be expressed, because it is intensely personal to the mind that receives it. It can, however, be extended by that mind to other minds, through the attitudes the knowledge from the revelation brings. ([http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Chapter_4/acim#Creation_and_Communication ACIM 4.8])

I am reminded of of how it is that "revelation is not enough, because it is only communication from God. God does not need revelation returned to him, but he does want it brought to others. This cannot be done with the actual revelation; its content cannot be expressed, because it is intensely personal to the mind that receives it. It can, however, be extended by that mind to other minds, through the attitudes the knowledge from the revelation brings. ([https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Chapter_4/acim#Creation_and_Communication ACIM 4.8])

The lack of being able to distinguish between the "intensely personal" experience of revelation delivered by indirect methods and the explicitly mechanical nature of symbolic means used to deliver it suggests a milieu that has yet to pass the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=101:7_A_Personal_Philosophy_of_Religion acid test of religious philosophy]. This is not unique to the social movements known here and named above, but is widely observed operating in this world whose culture is one accustomed to isolation.

The lack of being able to distinguish between the "intensely personal" experience of revelation delivered by indirect methods and the explicitly mechanical nature of symbolic means used to deliver it suggests a milieu that has yet to pass the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=101:7_A_Personal_Philosophy_of_Religion acid test of religious philosophy]. This is not unique to the social movements known here and named above, but is widely observed operating in this world whose culture is one accustomed to isolation.

Take heart, for though it appears the current generation of enthusiasts for the UB, TM, and MM have faltered, we are after all but a "[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Sutras_for_a_New_World#Threshold_Generation threshold generation]" who may very well be serving as a [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Sutras_for_a_New_World#Cover_crops cover crop] for another where observed "progress upon the planet is disillusioned by what appears to be the destruction of that progress much like a field of produce that has gone to weed. Do not be concerned, for myself and many associated with me are often planting a cover crop that does appear to be robust and vigorous only to be plowed under. This is not disastrous; it is stepping toward Light and Life in a deliberate manner with purpose and intent. - [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=2000-05-14-Love,_Faith,_Belief#Preparation.2C_Light_and_Life Margul]

Take heart, for though it appears the current generation of enthusiasts for the UB, TM, and MM have faltered, we are after all but a "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Sutras_for_a_New_World#Threshold_Generation threshold generation]" who may very well be serving as a [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Sutras_for_a_New_World#Cover_crops cover crop] for another where observed "progress upon the planet is disillusioned by what appears to be the destruction of that progress much like a field of produce that has gone to weed. Do not be concerned, for myself and many associated with me are often planting a cover crop that does appear to be robust and vigorous only to be plowed under. This is not disastrous; it is stepping toward Light and Life in a deliberate manner with purpose and intent. - [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=2000-05-14-Love,_Faith,_Belief#Preparation.2C_Light_and_Life Margul]

Gratefully,

Gratefully,

'''Byron wrote: Wed, Aug 6, 2014 at 1:22 AM'''

'''Byron wrote: Wed, Aug 6, 2014 at 1:22 AM'''

Well, you two (Rob and Michael) have added needed depth to these considerations. The Amherst Initiative was about having a robust discussion like this, one that would hopefully lead to "decision-action." (And in that connection I am feeling a need for a face-to-face mini-conference for all of us later in 2015.) In any case, for now I am going to ponder these words and await comments from others. I will be away this weekend at a UFO conference but looking in when I can, and then return on Monday. At this large event, I will give a presentation on "[http://contactinthedesert.com/speakers/byronbelitsos/ Adam and Eve as ancient astronauts]" (per the popular TV show with that title), and will discuss the Eden/Atlantis expedition as well. Our new friend Denise Gibe (who came to the powwow in our suite at Amherst) will be attending, as will Andrea Barnes, Geoff Theiss, and Phil Schanzle, all of whom will help with the book booth there. Perhaps the one audience most open to our spiritual initiatives and celestial contact are the UFO folks, so we might want to keep them in mind as we engage in our deliberations.

Well, you two (Rob and Michael) have added needed depth to these considerations. The Amherst Initiative was about having a robust discussion like this, one that would hopefully lead to "decision-action." (And in that connection I am feeling a need for a face-to-face mini-conference for all of us later in 2015.) In any case, for now I am going to ponder these words and await comments from others. I will be away this weekend at a UFO conference but looking in when I can, and then return on Monday. At this large event, I will give a presentation on "[https://contactinthedesert.com/speakers/byronbelitsos/ Adam and Eve as ancient astronauts]" (per the popular TV show with that title), and will discuss the Eden/Atlantis expedition as well. Our new friend Denise Gibe (who came to the powwow in our suite at Amherst) will be attending, as will Andrea Barnes, Geoff Theiss, and Phil Schanzle, all of whom will help with the book booth there. Perhaps the one audience most open to our spiritual initiatives and celestial contact are the UFO folks, so we might want to keep them in mind as we engage in our deliberations.

Love

Love

Byron

Byron

PS  I wrote a blog on John Causland's cosmology presentation at IC 14, [http://evolving-souls.org/jerrys-blog/ here]

PS  I wrote a blog on John Causland's cosmology presentation at IC 14, [https://evolving-souls.org/jerrys-blog/ here]

==August 10, 2014==

==August 10, 2014==

'''[[Mer|Meredith Tenney]] wrote: Sun, Aug 10, 2014 at 9:36 AM'''

'''[[Mer|Meredith Tenney]] wrote: Sun, Aug 10, 2014 at 9:36 AM'''

To those who have been given much, much will be required, and I surmise what we will witness emerging from our respective efforts will not be fully appreciated until after we depart this world.

To those who have been given much, much will be required, and I surmise what we will witness emerging from our respective efforts will not be fully appreciated until after we depart this world.

'''Dave Tenney wrote:  Sun, Aug 10, 2014 at 10:33 PM'''

'''[[Sense of One Source|Dave Tenney]] wrote:  Sun, Aug 10, 2014 at 10:33 PM'''

Thanks, Mer for your comments, including on valuing the various efforts of all individuals and of our collective inner unity within outward diversity!  

Thanks, Mer for your comments, including on valuing the various efforts of all individuals and of our collective inner unity within outward diversity!  

'''Rob wrote: Sun, Aug 17, 2014 at 4:03 PM'''

'''Rob wrote: Sun, Aug 17, 2014 at 4:03 PM'''

p.s. I have tagged ''The Amherst Initiative'' under the categories 1) [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:The_Teaching_Mission:_Dialogues The Teaching Mission: Dialogues], 2) [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Languages_and_Literature Languages and Literature], and 3) [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Governance Governance].

p.s. I have tagged ''The Amherst Initiative'' under the categories 1) [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:The_Teaching_Mission:_Dialogues The Teaching Mission: Dialogues], 2) [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Languages_and_Literature Languages and Literature], and 3) [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Governance Governance].

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

p.s. I have tagged The Amherst Initiative under the categories 1) The Teaching Mission: Dialogues, 2) Languages and Literature, and 3) Governance.