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D: Partially. It seems like we, or I, should be doing more, and just going to [[meetings]], or gatherings, and hearing the teachings, doesn't seem to be enough to me. There seems to be something missing. That's what I mean when I ask for more [[direction]]. It's like it's too [[passive]]. I'm not being [[active]] enough.

D: Partially. It seems like we, or I, should be doing more, and just going to [[meetings]], or gatherings, and hearing the teachings, doesn't seem to be enough to me. There seems to be something missing. That's what I mean when I ask for more [[direction]]. It's like it's too [[passive]]. I'm not being [[active]] enough.

Signa: If you were learning to be a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surgeon surgeon], on your first day of [[school]] you would not be issued a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scalpel scalpel] ([[laughter]]). Neither on the first day of school would you be [[expected]] to go out and begin turning [[souls]] to [[the Father]]. There is a [[preparation]] time. It is one to be [[patient]], it is one to be [[dedicated]], it is one to be open to [[learning]]. That is not to say that you should interrupt your [[normal]] [[flow]] of spreading the [[light]] of [[truth]] that you know. It is just that you will be learning a higher way, a better way of reaching your [[brothers and sisters]]. You must seek the [[stillness]] in your life. It must become a [[habit]] for you. It is difficult for it to become a habit. It is difficult for the [[mortal]] human to set aside even a few moments a day to spend with your [[heavenly Father]]. But do not you wish that your Heavenly Father was your closest [[friend]]? And if you should wish that, then would not it be [[logical]] that you must spend time with your closest [[friend]]? You would in a [[human]] sense. You may call upon him at any [[moment]] in your day. It makes no [[difference]] to Him. He is always waiting to [[listen]] to you, and to speak to you his loving words of [[comfort]].

Signa: If you were learning to be a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surgeon surgeon], on your first day of [[school]] you would not be issued a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scalpel scalpel] ([[laughter]]). Neither on the first day of school would you be [[expected]] to go out and begin turning [[souls]] to [[the Father]]. There is a [[preparation]] time. It is one to be [[patient]], it is one to be [[dedicated]], it is one to be open to [[learning]]. That is not to say that you should interrupt your [[normal]] [[flow]] of spreading the [[light]] of [[truth]] that you know. It is just that you will be learning a higher way, a better way of reaching your [[brothers and sisters]]. You must seek the [[stillness]] in your life. It must become a [[habit]] for you. It is difficult for it to become a habit. It is difficult for the [[mortal]] human to set aside even a few moments a day to spend with your [[heavenly Father]]. But do not you wish that your Heavenly Father was your closest [[friend]]? And if you should wish that, then would not it be [[logical]] that you must spend time with your closest [[friend]]? You would in a [[human]] sense. You may call upon him at any [[moment]] in your day. It makes no [[difference]] to Him. He is always waiting to [[listen]] to you, and to speak to you his loving words of [[comfort]].

D: Part of the [[problem]] that I have with this, is that the way that I have been [[interpreting]] some of the teachings, it seems like this is something new, and to me it's not new at all. I mean, this has been something that I've been striving for in my life for many years--this [[idea]] of [[being]] a [[light]], and drawing others. I just don't quite [[understand]] how this is [[different]].

D: Part of the [[problem]] that I have with this, is that the way that I have been [[interpreting]] some of the teachings, it seems like this is something new, and to me it's not new at all. I mean, this has been something that I've been striving for in my life for many years--this [[idea]] of [[being]] a [[light]], and drawing others. I just don't quite [[understand]] how this is [[different]].

Olfana: R, we hope this suffices. S says you owe her one. [That was, indeed, what the TR was thinking!]

Olfana: R, we hope this suffices. S says you owe her one. [That was, indeed, what the TR was thinking!]

S: This is me talking. I feel like I'm [[vibrating]] like a . .. like a . . I have an immense amount of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adrenaline adrenaline] in me right now. Can I have a drink of water, R? Thank you.

S: This is me talking. I feel like I'm [[vibrating]] like a . .. like a . . I have an immense amount of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adrenaline adrenaline] in me right now. Can I have a drink of water, R? Thank you.

D: It just looked like you were lifted up!

D: It just looked like you were lifted up!

S: Oh! I know. I feel like Olfana is part [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isadora_Duncan Isadora Duncan]!

S: Oh! I know. I feel like Olfana is part [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isadora_Duncan Isadora Duncan]!

===='''''[[Correcting Time]]''''', '''''[[Light and Life]]'''''====

===='''''[[Correcting Time]]''''', '''''[[Light and Life]]'''''====

D: One of the things I would like some [[advice]] on is that lately I've been so [[discouraged]], and fall almost into [[despair]] about all the situations around [[the planet]]. It seems to be getting worse...the big issues in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somalia Somalia], the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_East Middle East], and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bosnia Yugoslavia], and then all the natural disasters we've had--it seems so many in such a rapid amount of [[time]]. I work in the inner [[city]] and I see so much [[poverty]] and [[violence]] and the despair of people. Sometimes I feel just so overwhelmed with it all...and yet at the same time I feel very [[hopeful]] because I personally know and have [[experienced]] the [[hope]] and the [[faith]] of better things and the [[understanding]] of the spiritual life. But when I think of my [[brothers and sisters]] that don't have that, that have to live in the [[darkness]], and the [[pain]] every day, my [[heart]] just goes to them. I think, "What keeps them from going nuts?"

D: One of the things I would like some [[advice]] on is that lately I've been so [[discouraged]], and fall almost into [[despair]] about all the situations around [[the planet]]. It seems to be getting worse...the big issues in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somalia Somalia], the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_East Middle East], and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bosnia Yugoslavia], and then all the natural disasters we've had--it seems so many in such a rapid amount of [[time]]. I work in the inner [[city]] and I see so much [[poverty]] and [[violence]] and the despair of people. Sometimes I feel just so overwhelmed with it all...and yet at the same time I feel very [[hopeful]] because I personally know and have [[experienced]] the [[hope]] and the [[faith]] of better things and the [[understanding]] of the spiritual life. But when I think of my [[brothers and sisters]] that don't have that, that have to live in the [[darkness]], and the [[pain]] every day, my [[heart]] just goes to them. I think, "What keeps them from going nuts?"

Signa: They are waiting to hear the [[light]] of [[truth]]--to [[understand]] that there is more to life than just the [[physical]] [[nature]], the physical [[surroundings]]. Several weeks ago, Prince [[Machiventa]] made the [[announcement]] at our group that there now exists another spirit active on [[the planet]], and it has been here for approximately seven years. It is the Spirit of Peace sent by Michael. He, as you know, was known as the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_of_Peace Prince of Peace], and while he has sent his [[Spirit of Truth]] to help you to [[understand]] his [[nature]], he has now sent the ''Spirit of Peace'' to help brother to stop fighting against brother. But in all cases as there is [[transition]] from one time to a new time, there is [[chaos]] of some [[degree]]. You are now experiencing the chaos of [[change]], and this chaos will go on now for some time. But take [[heart]]! It is the [[evidence]] of great [[change]] that is occurring. If you were to have a very stable [[society]], as you had a number of years ago, with great powers on one side or the other, waiting to do each other harm--that is an untenable situation. That has now changed, and it is through this change that man will see the [[future]], and see and understand that you have but one world to live upon, and it is important to live as [[brothers and sisters]], so that all may be brought to the [[Heavenly Father]]. As [[your planet]] grows toward the age of [[Light and Life]], you may [[wonder]], "How does that occur?" It is not by [[magic]]. It is not by [[Deity]] granting by [[fiat]] some new and finer order of life. No, it is not. It is by the personal and [[individual]] [[struggles]] of each human being growing toward [[Light and Life]], of each human being finding that sphere of Light and Life within their own [[hearts]]. And as each [[individual]] is brought into the [[Kingdom of God]], at a point in the [[future]], something akin to  "[[critical mass]]" will occur, and [[the planet]] will be initiated into the first [[phase]] of Light and Life. But it is [[conquering]] that you must do, it is a winning of your planet for [[Michael]]. That is who we work for; that is who is the recipient of this great [[honor]] of bringing his planet back into the fold of [[local universe]] planets, and creating an environment where [[Light and Life]] can thrive. It is an [[individual]] effort on each human being's [part.] It is not something that is done by [[governments]], or [[military]] armies. Each human being must [[accept]] [[the Father]] within their own [[heart]], and learn to live as [[brother and sister]] among each other. Does that help you?

Signa: They are waiting to hear the [[light]] of [[truth]]--to [[understand]] that there is more to life than just the [[physical]] [[nature]], the physical [[surroundings]]. Several weeks ago, Prince [[Machiventa]] made the [[announcement]] at our group that there now exists another spirit active on [[the planet]], and it has been here for approximately seven years. It is the Spirit of Peace sent by Michael. He, as you know, was known as the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_of_Peace Prince of Peace], and while he has sent his [[Spirit of Truth]] to help you to [[understand]] his [[nature]], he has now sent the ''Spirit of Peace'' to help brother to stop fighting against brother. But in all cases as there is [[transition]] from one time to a new time, there is [[chaos]] of some [[degree]]. You are now experiencing the chaos of [[change]], and this chaos will go on now for some time. But take [[heart]]! It is the [[evidence]] of great [[change]] that is occurring. If you were to have a very stable [[society]], as you had a number of years ago, with great powers on one side or the other, waiting to do each other harm--that is an untenable situation. That has now changed, and it is through this change that man will see the [[future]], and see and understand that you have but one world to live upon, and it is important to live as [[brothers and sisters]], so that all may be brought to the [[Heavenly Father]]. As [[your planet]] grows toward the age of [[Light and Life]], you may [[wonder]], "How does that occur?" It is not by [[magic]]. It is not by [[Deity]] granting by [[fiat]] some new and finer order of life. No, it is not. It is by the personal and [[individual]] [[struggles]] of each human being growing toward [[Light and Life]], of each human being finding that sphere of Light and Life within their own [[hearts]]. And as each [[individual]] is brought into the [[Kingdom of God]], at a point in the [[future]], something akin to  "[[critical mass]]" will occur, and [[the planet]] will be initiated into the first [[phase]] of Light and Life. But it is [[conquering]] that you must do, it is a winning of your planet for [[Michael]]. That is who we work for; that is who is the recipient of this great [[honor]] of bringing his planet back into the fold of [[local universe]] planets, and creating an environment where [[Light and Life]] can thrive. It is an [[individual]] effort on each human being's [part.] It is not something that is done by [[governments]], or [[military]] armies. Each human being must [[accept]] [[the Father]] within their own [[heart]], and learn to live as [[brother and sister]] among each other. Does that help you?

D: Thank you. Yes.

D: Thank you. Yes.

D: Can you expand then on why there have been so many [[apparitions]] of Mary?

D: Can you expand then on why there have been so many [[apparitions]] of Mary?

Signa: There is a great yearning on the part of [[humanity]] to have spiritual [[truth]] brought to them. It shows itself in many [[different]] ways. Within the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholicism Catholic religion], it appears as if a [[vision]] of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgin_Mary Virgin Mary] is a [[symbol]] that they wish to see, and it is a form of [[wish]] fulfillment that the personage of Mary, the earth [[mother]] of [[Jesus]], is seen. It is not appropriate for any spiritual being to appear before the humans of [[the planet]] so that they are [[worshiped]], for truly the worship urge should be directed toward [[the Father]]. It would not be appropriate for any spiritual [[being]] to place themselves in such a position.

Signa: There is a great yearning on the part of [[humanity]] to have spiritual [[truth]] brought to them. It shows itself in many [[different]] ways. Within the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholicism Catholic religion], it appears as if a [[vision]] of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgin_Mary Virgin Mary] is a [[symbol]] that they wish to see, and it is a form of [[wish]] fulfillment that the personage of Mary, the earth [[mother]] of [[Jesus]], is seen. It is not appropriate for any spiritual being to appear before the humans of [[the planet]] so that they are [[worshiped]], for truly the worship urge should be directed toward [[the Father]]. It would not be appropriate for any spiritual [[being]] to place themselves in such a position.

D: So are you saying that these are [[illusions]]?

D: So are you saying that these are [[illusions]]?

A: Signa, why does [[Urantia Book]] tell us so little about the consort, the [[partner]], of Christ [[Michael]], when we're given so much information about the life of [[Jesus]]? We're told so little, not even the [[name]], of his divine partner. You must understand the types of questions that they would have sought to answer (after the "[[World War I|Great War"). The role of the [[female]] in your [[society]] has changed markedly in the past fifty years. An [[equality]] is beginning to be reached that has never before been [[experienced]]. Your [[horizons]] are expanding, and in that way, The [[Urantia Book]] at some time in the [[future]], will stand in need of correction to have a more [[balanced]] approach to the [[duality]] of universe creatorship.

A: Signa, why does [[Urantia Book]] tell us so little about the consort, the [[partner]], of Christ [[Michael]], when we're given so much information about the life of [[Jesus]]? We're told so little, not even the [[name]], of his divine partner. You must understand the types of questions that they would have sought to answer (after the "[[World War I|Great War"). The role of the [[female]] in your [[society]] has changed markedly in the past fifty years. An [[equality]] is beginning to be reached that has never before been [[experienced]]. Your [[horizons]] are expanding, and in that way, The [[Urantia Book]] at some time in the [[future]], will stand in need of correction to have a more [[balanced]] approach to the [[duality]] of universe creatorship.

Signa: I can suggest to you that you consider that The [[Urantia Book]] is primarily a [[document]] in response to [[questions]], heartfelt questions, that occurred as part of [http://urantiabook.org:5631/query.html?qt=the+forum&col=fefsite&submit=GO! the Forum], and the [http://urantiabook.org:5631/query.html?col=fefsite&qt=contact+commission&charset=utf-8 Contact Commission].

Signa: I can suggest to you that you consider that The [[Urantia Book]] is primarily a [[document]] in response to [[questions]], heartfelt questions, that occurred as part of [https://urantiabook.org:5631/query.html?qt=the+forum&col=fefsite&submit=GO! the Forum], and the [https://urantiabook.org:5631/query.html?col=fefsite&qt=contact+commission&charset=utf-8 Contact Commission].

D: Thank You.

D: Thank You.

Olfana's lesson on cheerfulness

Olfana's lesson on cheerfulness

===Dialogue===

===Dialogue===

Olfana: Allow this [[connection]] to begin. Greetings to you, S. We [[respect]] the [[effort]] you make in loving [[service]] to your aunt and [[family]]. This connection of [[love]] with them will reap great [[rewards]] for all of you in [[eternity]]. Never doubt this. All [[efforts]] you make in this life to extend [[love]] to others will be a great bounty for your [[soul]] in its [[migration]] through [[the universe]]. Let yourself [[relax]]. We open a [[healing]] coning now. The energy [[pulses]] in your hands. Bravo! Lift your hands...We walk with you through your day. Knowing what you know should be enough of an [[inspiration]] to [[support]] your [[therapeutic]] [[relationship]] with your aunt. C teems with frustrations. He needs the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flower_essences flower essences] now. You tire. We understand.

Olfana: Allow this [[connection]] to begin. Greetings to you, S. We [[respect]] the [[effort]] you make in loving [[service]] to your aunt and [[family]]. This connection of [[love]] with them will reap great [[rewards]] for all of you in [[eternity]]. Never doubt this. All [[efforts]] you make in this life to extend [[love]] to others will be a great bounty for your [[soul]] in its [[migration]] through [[the universe]]. Let yourself [[relax]]. We open a [[healing]] coning now. The energy [[pulses]] in your hands. Bravo! Lift your hands...We walk with you through your day. Knowing what you know should be enough of an [[inspiration]] to [[support]] your [[therapeutic]] [[relationship]] with your aunt. C teems with frustrations. He needs the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flower_essences flower essences] now. You tire. We understand.

===='''''[[Joy]]'''''====

===='''''[[Joy]]'''''====

Olfana: Let us give you a lesson on cheerfulness. Cheerfulness comes easily when one remembers one's [[destiny]] is Godward. "Be of Good Cheer" is an [[encouragement]] to exist with God in your every [[effort]] in life. Cheerfulness can be infectious. It spreads [[enthusiasm]] for life from one to another. People need this powerful ingredient in their life. We [[weep]] to see those whose lives lack all cheer, or [[hope]] of [[God]]'s [[comfort]].  

Olfana: Let us give you a lesson on cheerfulness. Cheerfulness comes easily when one remembers one's [[destiny]] is Godward. "Be of Good Cheer" is an [[encouragement]] to exist with God in your every [[effort]] in life. Cheerfulness can be infectious. It spreads [[enthusiasm]] for life from one to another. People need this powerful ingredient in their life. We [[weep]] to see those whose lives lack all cheer, or [[hope]] of [[God]]'s [[comfort]].  

Reestablish your faith in the power of God's [[love]] to envelop you and raise your [[emotional]] [[balance]], so that you can take with [[equanimity]] the [[experiences]] of life. Exuberance, the [[energy]] of God, life's [[vital]] force, [[flowing]] through your [[actions]], is testimony of a cheerful nature. Greet the day with cheerful [[thoughts]], such as: "My Father loves me." "[[Blessings]] come to me with ease." "I make my life a [[demonstration]] of God's power to [[heal]]." "[[Angels]] work with me in my every endeavor." "Christ [[Michael]] walks with me and [[guides]] my every step." "Lessons of [[love]] will come to me this day." "Angels are my [[friends]] in today's [[experiences]]." All these [[statements]]--[[thoughts]]--give one a thematic approach to one's life. The theme is: "I am God's Child, cheered by his great [[love]] for me, and all my [[brothers and sisters]]." We grow [[wise]] by extending ourselves into the world with [[faith]].  

Reestablish your faith in the power of God's [[love]] to envelop you and raise your [[emotional]] [[balance]], so that you can take with [[equanimity]] the [[experiences]] of life. Exuberance, the [[energy]] of God, life's [[vital]] force, [[flowing]] through your [[actions]], is testimony of a cheerful nature. Greet the day with cheerful [[thoughts]], such as: "My Father loves me." "[[Blessings]] come to me with ease." "I make my life a [[demonstration]] of God's power to [[heal]]." "[[Angels]] work with me in my every endeavor." "Christ [[Michael]] walks with me and [[guides]] my every step." "Lessons of [[love]] will come to me this day." "Angels are my [[friends]] in today's [[experiences]]." All these [[statements]]--[[thoughts]]--give one a thematic approach to one's life. The theme is: "I am God's Child, cheered by his great [[love]] for me, and all my [[brothers and sisters]]." We grow [[wise]] by extending ourselves into the world with [[faith]].  

Christ [[Michael]] showed you, as [[Jesus]], a cheerful demeanor in all his [[efforts]] to do good in the world. He looked for the [[opportunities]] to bring [[happiness]] to others. [[Encouragement]] was in all his [[words]] to others. Hopeful [[expectation]] of the [[adventure]] of [[life]] marked his every movement, [[effort]]. Let good cheer be the [[aroma]], the perfume of your [[soul]]. It infuses the atmosphere [[surrounding]] you. It truly is a [[vibrational]] [[response]] of your soul to the [[experiences]] of life. Spread this [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perfume perfume] to others. [[Glory]] in the [[environment]] you create when many come [[together]] with a cheerful demeanor. [[Imagine]] your soul's [[light]] glowing brightly at these moments.  

Christ [[Michael]] showed you, as [[Jesus]], a cheerful demeanor in all his [[efforts]] to do good in the world. He looked for the [[opportunities]] to bring [[happiness]] to others. [[Encouragement]] was in all his [[words]] to others. Hopeful [[expectation]] of the [[adventure]] of [[life]] marked his every movement, [[effort]]. Let good cheer be the [[aroma]], the perfume of your [[soul]]. It infuses the atmosphere [[surrounding]] you. It truly is a [[vibrational]] [[response]] of your soul to the [[experiences]] of life. Spread this [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perfume perfume] to others. [[Glory]] in the [[environment]] you create when many come [[together]] with a cheerful demeanor. [[Imagine]] your soul's [[light]] glowing brightly at these moments.  

This is sufficient [[information]] on this topic.

This is sufficient [[information]] on this topic.