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==Heading==
===Topic: '''''Learning to Deal with Violence'''''===
===Group: [[11:11 Progress Group]]===
==Facilitators==
===Teacher: [[Prolotheos|Teacher Prolotheos]]===
===TR: [[Valdir Soares]]===
==Session==
===Lesson===
Prolotheos: “[[Primitive man]], evolved from the lower [[primates]], was rarely capable of [[expressing]] real [[joy]]. Nonetheless, the capacity of [[manifesting]] joyous [[feelings]] has always been a feature of the [[human personality]]. In fact, only after the [[genetic]] upstepping by the [[Adamites]] did humans become more joyful creatures. The sense of the ludicrous is an important [[dimension]] of human life and its regular enjoyment provides the necessary [[equilibrium]] with the more serious and strenuous activities of daily living. The importance of [[entertainment]] activities is well acknowledged in the [[Morontia Worlds]] by the existence of a special recreation corps called the [[Reversion Directors]], whose ministry of diversion is most appreciated by all classes of beings. We may distinguish three primary sources for human [[joy]].
“Joy from [[Entertainment]]. Humans love entertainment. Anything that can [[attract]] their attention and make a pleasurable pastime falls in the category. Inside every person there is a [[child]] who loves to [[play]] and have fun if given the [[opportunity]]. In your present [[technological]] stage, your main source of entertainment is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Television television]. However, watching television is a [[passive]] and stationary activity and should be counterbalanced with more [[interactive]] and [[dynamic]] activities like sports and varied sorts of play. Human wit can be greatly enhanced in entertainment and it can be very effective in producing [[mood]] improvement in your [[species]], which is highly beneficial to life in general.
“Joy from [[Accomplishment]]. The drive for accomplishment is the main producer of meaningful [[experiences]] for human beings [[responsible]] for all [[progress]] in human [[civilization]] and, therefore, is an important source of joy. When [[63:2|Andon kindled his first flame of fire]], his [[joy]] was so great that he almost lost the fire in his celebrating it. [[Science]] and [[Arts]] are fields that provide the most [[opportunities]] for achievement and recognition for the individual with consequent joy. However, [[social science]]s and the [[family]] life also can be excellent sources of joy when one [[cares]] for the well-being of his or her [[neighbors]] and family members. Human beings indeed could better realize and better benefit from the great joy that derives from loving one another!
“Joy from [[Pleasure]]. Consider these four basic forms of pleasure: [[Physical]], [[emotional]], [[intellectual]] and [[spiritual]]. They are all intertwined, but the most satisfying is spiritual pleasure through the experience of [[revelation]], [[service]] and most importantly, [[worship]] — the most sublime pleasure of all. Revelation of [[truth]] excites the [[intellect]]; service brings the joy of [[love]]; and worship ensues the overwhelming [[satisfaction]] of [[communion]] with [[the Father]] of all. Meanwhile [[emotion]] is a way to express all of these. [[Physical]] [[pleasure]] is important, but temporary, both in duration and [[existence]]. Here on High, such a [[sensual]] [[gratification]] will be replaced by the pleasures from the [[morontia senses]] and spiritual perceptions.
===Closing===
“As you can see, my [[pupil]], the experience of [[joy]] in life is not futile and a waste of time. Joy fulfills a need in [[human being]]s and it is the very [[expression]] of personal [[happiness]] — a state or experience that all beings are entitled to pursue. Joy must always be [[spontaneous]], [[sincere]] and commensurate. There is a superior joy residing beyond the outer [[laughter]], even the entrancing [[ecstasies]] or the most breathtaking emotion, that is, the genuine joy that comes from real inner [[peace]], expressions of love and true spiritual [[worship]].
I am Prolotheos, your friend and [[tutor]] on High. Peace be with all.”
[[Category: The Teaching Mission: Dialogues]]
[[Category: 11:11 Progress Group]]
[[Category: Prolotheos]]
[[Category: Valdir Soares]]
[[Category: Joy]]
[[Category: Happiness]]
[[Category: Self-gratification]]
[[Category: 2015]]
[[File:Teaching_buddha_small.jpg|right|frame]]
==Heading==
===Topic: '''''Learning to Deal with Violence'''''===
===Group: [[11:11 Progress Group]]===
==Facilitators==
===Teacher: [[Prolotheos|Teacher Prolotheos]]===
===TR: [[Valdir Soares]]===
==Session==
===Lesson===
Prolotheos: “[[Primitive man]], evolved from the lower [[primates]], was rarely capable of [[expressing]] real [[joy]]. Nonetheless, the capacity of [[manifesting]] joyous [[feelings]] has always been a feature of the [[human personality]]. In fact, only after the [[genetic]] upstepping by the [[Adamites]] did humans become more joyful creatures. The sense of the ludicrous is an important [[dimension]] of human life and its regular enjoyment provides the necessary [[equilibrium]] with the more serious and strenuous activities of daily living. The importance of [[entertainment]] activities is well acknowledged in the [[Morontia Worlds]] by the existence of a special recreation corps called the [[Reversion Directors]], whose ministry of diversion is most appreciated by all classes of beings. We may distinguish three primary sources for human [[joy]].
“Joy from [[Entertainment]]. Humans love entertainment. Anything that can [[attract]] their attention and make a pleasurable pastime falls in the category. Inside every person there is a [[child]] who loves to [[play]] and have fun if given the [[opportunity]]. In your present [[technological]] stage, your main source of entertainment is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Television television]. However, watching television is a [[passive]] and stationary activity and should be counterbalanced with more [[interactive]] and [[dynamic]] activities like sports and varied sorts of play. Human wit can be greatly enhanced in entertainment and it can be very effective in producing [[mood]] improvement in your [[species]], which is highly beneficial to life in general.
“Joy from [[Accomplishment]]. The drive for accomplishment is the main producer of meaningful [[experiences]] for human beings [[responsible]] for all [[progress]] in human [[civilization]] and, therefore, is an important source of joy. When [[63:2|Andon kindled his first flame of fire]], his [[joy]] was so great that he almost lost the fire in his celebrating it. [[Science]] and [[Arts]] are fields that provide the most [[opportunities]] for achievement and recognition for the individual with consequent joy. However, [[social science]]s and the [[family]] life also can be excellent sources of joy when one [[cares]] for the well-being of his or her [[neighbors]] and family members. Human beings indeed could better realize and better benefit from the great joy that derives from loving one another!
“Joy from [[Pleasure]]. Consider these four basic forms of pleasure: [[Physical]], [[emotional]], [[intellectual]] and [[spiritual]]. They are all intertwined, but the most satisfying is spiritual pleasure through the experience of [[revelation]], [[service]] and most importantly, [[worship]] — the most sublime pleasure of all. Revelation of [[truth]] excites the [[intellect]]; service brings the joy of [[love]]; and worship ensues the overwhelming [[satisfaction]] of [[communion]] with [[the Father]] of all. Meanwhile [[emotion]] is a way to express all of these. [[Physical]] [[pleasure]] is important, but temporary, both in duration and [[existence]]. Here on High, such a [[sensual]] [[gratification]] will be replaced by the pleasures from the [[morontia senses]] and spiritual perceptions.
===Closing===
“As you can see, my [[pupil]], the experience of [[joy]] in life is not futile and a waste of time. Joy fulfills a need in [[human being]]s and it is the very [[expression]] of personal [[happiness]] — a state or experience that all beings are entitled to pursue. Joy must always be [[spontaneous]], [[sincere]] and commensurate. There is a superior joy residing beyond the outer [[laughter]], even the entrancing [[ecstasies]] or the most breathtaking emotion, that is, the genuine joy that comes from real inner [[peace]], expressions of love and true spiritual [[worship]].
I am Prolotheos, your friend and [[tutor]] on High. Peace be with all.”
[[Category: The Teaching Mission: Dialogues]]
[[Category: 11:11 Progress Group]]
[[Category: Prolotheos]]
[[Category: Valdir Soares]]
[[Category: Joy]]
[[Category: Happiness]]
[[Category: Self-gratification]]
[[Category: 2015]]
