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==Heading==
===Topic: ''About the Second Mile''===
===Group: [[11:11 Progress Group]]===
==Facilitators==
===Teacher: [[Thought Adjuster]]===
===TR: [[Anyas]]===
==Session==
*Edited by Linda Abell
===Quote===
“In winning souls for [[the Master]], it is not the first mile of [[compulsion]], [[duty]], or [[convention]] that will [[transform]] man and his world, but rather the second mile of [[free]] [[service]] and [[liberty]]-loving [[devotion]]… ([[195:10|195:10.5]])
===Lesson===
Thought Adjuster: “Dear child, the above quote [[resonates]] with you as you can identify with having been a first miler for quite a long time in your life [[experience]]. You also have come to [[taste]] what it feels like to be a second miler—to be [[motivated]] by [[love]] rather than by a sense of duty.
“Each individual [[journey]] starts at its own time but everyone has to start somewhere. It is part of the [[process]] to be a first miler and to initiate the spiritual journey out of a sense of [[duty]] or [[obligation]]. Sometimes its onset is motivated by feelings of [[fear]], [[guilt]] or [[shame]]. Obviously, these are not the motivators that [[the Father]] is wishing for His children to [[experience]]. Yet, such motivators help many move out of their spiritual [[slumber]]. Eventually, after emerging from the challenging obstacle [[course]] of the first mile, they will have developed expanded spiritual lung capacity and [[endurance]]. This will have positive effects on the expansion of their spiritual cardio system — the opening of their [[heart]] to [[Love]].
“As in any race, the first mile can be very challenging and many may feel like giving up. Yet, by persevering beyond the initial discomfort, a runner will get his [[second wind]] and start cruising more comfortably after the mark of the first mile has been passed.
“The first mile is there as an [[initiation]] toward the second mile. It is the [[necessary]] first step which propels [[the soul]] toward more [[freedom]] and a genuine loving [[service]].
“You have experienced in your own life the [[contrast]] between serving God out of a sense of [[duty]] commingled with the fear of not being good enough and serving God and your [[siblings]] out of [[love]] and appreciation. Once you reached the second mile, [[joy]] starts to fill your heart and it [[transforms]] the whole experience. Service [[becomes]] enjoyable and it is a validation that you were progressing on the right track.
“The second milers are those who are [[transforming]] the world as they are activating the transformative force of [[Love]] in [[Action]]. The first milers are putting one foot before the other out of a sense of duty still [[infused]] with inner [[resistance]] as they are moving through an uncomfortable zone. The second milers are breaking through many inner [[barriers]] and are emerging onto a more pleasant zone. They are “in the zone,” in the Love Zone.
===Closing===
“Isn’t it worth it to endure the [[pain]] and suffering of the first mile in order to [[taste]] the sweetness of the shift that takes place through that [[process]]? The first mile is when you declare your [[intentions]] to get to the finish line. [[The Father]] may test the authenticity of your intentions before He rewards you with the precious [[fruits of Spirit]]. These fruits can only ripen when they are nurtured with Love, not a mere sense of [[duty]].
“Joyous [[service]] will no longer feel like an [[obligation]]. It will feel like a reward and it will entice you to more and more service as you witness for yourself the outworking of [[love]] when it is freely [[shared]].”
[[Category: The Teaching Mission: Dialogues]]
[[Category: 11:11 Progress Group]]
[[Category: Thought Adjuster]]
[[Category: Anyas]]
[[Category: Freedom]]
[[Category: Service]]
[[Category: 2015]]
[[File:Teaching_buddha_small.jpg|right|frame]]
==Heading==
===Topic: ''About the Second Mile''===
===Group: [[11:11 Progress Group]]===
==Facilitators==
===Teacher: [[Thought Adjuster]]===
===TR: [[Anyas]]===
==Session==
*Edited by Linda Abell
===Quote===
“In winning souls for [[the Master]], it is not the first mile of [[compulsion]], [[duty]], or [[convention]] that will [[transform]] man and his world, but rather the second mile of [[free]] [[service]] and [[liberty]]-loving [[devotion]]… ([[195:10|195:10.5]])
===Lesson===
Thought Adjuster: “Dear child, the above quote [[resonates]] with you as you can identify with having been a first miler for quite a long time in your life [[experience]]. You also have come to [[taste]] what it feels like to be a second miler—to be [[motivated]] by [[love]] rather than by a sense of duty.
“Each individual [[journey]] starts at its own time but everyone has to start somewhere. It is part of the [[process]] to be a first miler and to initiate the spiritual journey out of a sense of [[duty]] or [[obligation]]. Sometimes its onset is motivated by feelings of [[fear]], [[guilt]] or [[shame]]. Obviously, these are not the motivators that [[the Father]] is wishing for His children to [[experience]]. Yet, such motivators help many move out of their spiritual [[slumber]]. Eventually, after emerging from the challenging obstacle [[course]] of the first mile, they will have developed expanded spiritual lung capacity and [[endurance]]. This will have positive effects on the expansion of their spiritual cardio system — the opening of their [[heart]] to [[Love]].
“As in any race, the first mile can be very challenging and many may feel like giving up. Yet, by persevering beyond the initial discomfort, a runner will get his [[second wind]] and start cruising more comfortably after the mark of the first mile has been passed.
“The first mile is there as an [[initiation]] toward the second mile. It is the [[necessary]] first step which propels [[the soul]] toward more [[freedom]] and a genuine loving [[service]].
“You have experienced in your own life the [[contrast]] between serving God out of a sense of [[duty]] commingled with the fear of not being good enough and serving God and your [[siblings]] out of [[love]] and appreciation. Once you reached the second mile, [[joy]] starts to fill your heart and it [[transforms]] the whole experience. Service [[becomes]] enjoyable and it is a validation that you were progressing on the right track.
“The second milers are those who are [[transforming]] the world as they are activating the transformative force of [[Love]] in [[Action]]. The first milers are putting one foot before the other out of a sense of duty still [[infused]] with inner [[resistance]] as they are moving through an uncomfortable zone. The second milers are breaking through many inner [[barriers]] and are emerging onto a more pleasant zone. They are “in the zone,” in the Love Zone.
===Closing===
“Isn’t it worth it to endure the [[pain]] and suffering of the first mile in order to [[taste]] the sweetness of the shift that takes place through that [[process]]? The first mile is when you declare your [[intentions]] to get to the finish line. [[The Father]] may test the authenticity of your intentions before He rewards you with the precious [[fruits of Spirit]]. These fruits can only ripen when they are nurtured with Love, not a mere sense of [[duty]].
“Joyous [[service]] will no longer feel like an [[obligation]]. It will feel like a reward and it will entice you to more and more service as you witness for yourself the outworking of [[love]] when it is freely [[shared]].”
[[Category: The Teaching Mission: Dialogues]]
[[Category: 11:11 Progress Group]]
[[Category: Thought Adjuster]]
[[Category: Anyas]]
[[Category: Freedom]]
[[Category: Service]]
[[Category: 2015]]
