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==Session==

==Session==

===Opening===

===Opening===

Music: Elena on Piano: “[http://www.hymnary.org/text/let_all_mortal_flesh_keep_silence Let all Mortal Flesh Keep Silence]”

Music: Elena on Piano: “[https://www.hymnary.org/text/let_all_mortal_flesh_keep_silence Let all Mortal Flesh Keep Silence]”

Prayer: Matthew: Let us place ourselves in the presence of [[Jesus]], the Christ.

Prayer: Matthew: Let us place ourselves in the presence of [[Jesus]], the Christ.

The music arranged today for your [[listening]] pleasure is a testimony to the [[practice]] of [[Stillness]] that is such an important feature of your [[culture]], for it is in the Stillness that the human is set aside and kept in [[silence]] to allow for the [[heart]] of man to mold itself to [[conform]] to the will of the Divine which resides within, in that silence where only the still, small voice of [[perfection]] is heard.

The music arranged today for your [[listening]] pleasure is a testimony to the [[practice]] of [[Stillness]] that is such an important feature of your [[culture]], for it is in the Stillness that the human is set aside and kept in [[silence]] to allow for the [[heart]] of man to mold itself to [[conform]] to the will of the Divine which resides within, in that silence where only the still, small voice of [[perfection]] is heard.

The message I bring today is from [[Mother Spirit|the Mother]] and through the [[the Circuits|Divine Minister circuits]]. It is a ministry to provide the needs of your fellows if and when as they are unable to [[absorb]] your spirit teachings, and for many reasons it is misunderstood what this ministry might involve. It would seem from our [[study]] of you [[terrestrial]] types that you have a comprehension of ministry in the [[physical]] sense to be related to … who is it? [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florence_Nightingale Florence Nightingale] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother_Theresa Mother Theresa] … ministry which is engaged in the [[life]] and [[death]] [[struggle]] with wounds and sores and bodily fluids that require the human [[touch]].

The message I bring today is from [[Mother Spirit|the Mother]] and through the [[the Circuits|Divine Minister circuits]]. It is a ministry to provide the needs of your fellows if and when as they are unable to [[absorb]] your spirit teachings, and for many reasons it is misunderstood what this ministry might involve. It would seem from our [[study]] of you [[terrestrial]] types that you have a comprehension of ministry in the [[physical]] sense to be related to … who is it? [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florence_Nightingale Florence Nightingale] or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother_Theresa Mother Theresa] … ministry which is engaged in the [[life]] and [[death]] [[struggle]] with wounds and sores and bodily fluids that require the human [[touch]].

Well, this is not appropriate for everyone, but, yet and still, the [[merciful]] ministry application is one thing you are [[encouraged]] to do as you await the opening of the [[opportunity]] in which to plant a spiritual [[seed]] or to fertilize the [[thought]] or harvest the [[satisfaction]] of the work in the field. And this procedure of ministry is seen from my vantage point as an [[opportunity]] to be of service to your [[body]], [[mind]] and [[spirit]] by and through the practice of [[Stillness]]. And then, the ability to engage in Stillness practice with and for others.   

Well, this is not appropriate for everyone, but, yet and still, the [[merciful]] ministry application is one thing you are [[encouraged]] to do as you await the opening of the [[opportunity]] in which to plant a spiritual [[seed]] or to fertilize the [[thought]] or harvest the [[satisfaction]] of the work in the field. And this procedure of ministry is seen from my vantage point as an [[opportunity]] to be of service to your [[body]], [[mind]] and [[spirit]] by and through the practice of [[Stillness]]. And then, the ability to engage in Stillness practice with and for others.   

Matthew: Thank you.

Matthew: Thank you.

ANATOLIA: Welcome all, this 14th day of December in the year 2003, considered the Year of our Lord here on Planet Earth. I am Anatolia, [[happy]] to be in your company today, a fine day here in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Mexico New Mexico].

ANATOLIA: Welcome all, this 14th day of December in the year 2003, considered the Year of our Lord here on Planet Earth. I am Anatolia, [[happy]] to be in your company today, a fine day here in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Mexico New Mexico].

It is my [[belief]] and [[practice]] that to celebrate a blessed occasion, one must be prepared in mind, body and spirit. The only [[preparation]] that I can recommend for you is to be of good cheer, for this is the reason that your [[culture]] has introduced the creations of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Claus Santa Clause], elves, reindeer and the like. Even though this is well-formed in terms of precedent, that Santa Clause is not simply a [[myth]] but the myth that has grown around the stature of a saintly being known as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Nicholas Nicholas], who was truly the spirit of giving and of Christchild good-news-bearing.

It is my [[belief]] and [[practice]] that to celebrate a blessed occasion, one must be prepared in mind, body and spirit. The only [[preparation]] that I can recommend for you is to be of good cheer, for this is the reason that your [[culture]] has introduced the creations of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Claus Santa Clause], elves, reindeer and the like. Even though this is well-formed in terms of precedent, that Santa Clause is not simply a [[myth]] but the myth that has grown around the stature of a saintly being known as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Nicholas Nicholas], who was truly the spirit of giving and of Christchild good-news-bearing.

So in the [[essence]] of my predecessor, you may be of ministerial significance by being vessels of good tidings and good cheer. After all, if you have been a [[student]] of the story “[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Christmas_Carol The Christmas Carol],” you will know that [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scrooge Scrooge] was the miserable [[individual]] that he was not by nature but by [[fear]] of greater [[disappointment]] and concern for there never being enough. Unfortunately, his concern for there not being enough kept him from living and created within him a small mind and a small spirit. Thus, “Humbug!” was his [[expression]] for, “Don’t bother me with hokum, hooey and the [[unseen]] as reason to rejoice.” Well, my friends, neither or none of you are bothered by this [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_of_Christmas_Past haunting spirit of Christmas past], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_of_Christmas_Present present], or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_of_Christmas_Yet_to_Come future], for I see not any of your [[souls]] shrinking to this extent.

So in the [[essence]] of my predecessor, you may be of ministerial significance by being vessels of good tidings and good cheer. After all, if you have been a [[student]] of the story “[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Christmas_Carol The Christmas Carol],” you will know that [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scrooge Scrooge] was the miserable [[individual]] that he was not by nature but by [[fear]] of greater [[disappointment]] and concern for there never being enough. Unfortunately, his concern for there not being enough kept him from living and created within him a small mind and a small spirit. Thus, “Humbug!” was his [[expression]] for, “Don’t bother me with hokum, hooey and the [[unseen]] as reason to rejoice.” Well, my friends, neither or none of you are bothered by this [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_of_Christmas_Past haunting spirit of Christmas past], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_of_Christmas_Present present], or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_of_Christmas_Yet_to_Come future], for I see not any of your [[souls]] shrinking to this extent.

This is not to say that your [[souls]] will shrink in any regard, but to say that your souls are to [[express]] the [[joy]] that you already know and to allow even further [[growth]], for the growth that you are is unlimited beyond measure. It is this good cheer that is the mainstay and principle of your Master Teacher and God-bearing [[Savior]] who brought himself to your awareness some 2000 years ago for the [[purpose]] of sharing this inner [[presence]] which you know and can only know better.

This is not to say that your [[souls]] will shrink in any regard, but to say that your souls are to [[express]] the [[joy]] that you already know and to allow even further [[growth]], for the growth that you are is unlimited beyond measure. It is this good cheer that is the mainstay and principle of your Master Teacher and God-bearing [[Savior]] who brought himself to your awareness some 2000 years ago for the [[purpose]] of sharing this inner [[presence]] which you know and can only know better.

“Always respect the [[personality]] of man.”

“Always respect the [[personality]] of man.”

When and as you engage with [[humanity]], this factor may well be the pivotal point of the [[fulcrum]] of [[tact]] and [[tolerance]]. Teaching is essentially a fine art when it comes to opinions and [[beliefs]], for they are, like free will, sacrosanct to the [[individual]]. But when the opinions and beliefs encroach upon others, it becomes a matter of cultural [[study]], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultural_anthropology cultural anthropology], and that is my field. So I like to see how all these things affect others, how they impact on others, and how that impact (or lack of impact) is augmenting the [[Spirit of Truth]], enhancing the light of truth on your world.

When and as you engage with [[humanity]], this factor may well be the pivotal point of the [[fulcrum]] of [[tact]] and [[tolerance]]. Teaching is essentially a fine art when it comes to opinions and [[beliefs]], for they are, like free will, sacrosanct to the [[individual]]. But when the opinions and beliefs encroach upon others, it becomes a matter of cultural [[study]], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultural_anthropology cultural anthropology], and that is my field. So I like to see how all these things affect others, how they impact on others, and how that impact (or lack of impact) is augmenting the [[Spirit of Truth]], enhancing the light of truth on your world.

Yes, of course, you may enjoy [[Christmas]], Paula. You are indeed a child and entitled to the delights of being one of God’s kids, with all the [[joy]] and palaver that includes – presents, suger plums, and all.

Yes, of course, you may enjoy [[Christmas]], Paula. You are indeed a child and entitled to the delights of being one of God’s kids, with all the [[joy]] and palaver that includes – presents, suger plums, and all.

What else is going on in your lives that you are inclined to [[share]]? We did enjoy the movie review before the session.

What else is going on in your lives that you are inclined to [[share]]? We did enjoy the movie review before the session.

Thoroah:  I was [[intrigued]] by what Lady had to say about the image of being of [[service]] that we have, of being almost confined to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother_Theresa Mother Theresa] mold, and I think that that’s partly because in our [[society]] we give credit to that kind of service. We don’t necessarily see the other [[subtle]] kinds of service, or [[soul]] service that goes on, and we’ve [[glorified]] the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florence_Nightingale Florence Nightingale], Mother Theresa type of activity, and so other types of service seem to be maybe unnoticed. Definitely much more subtle, as far as the way we see things. And I think that that has culturally affected us in our sense of how we can be of service.

Thoroah:  I was [[intrigued]] by what Lady had to say about the image of being of [[service]] that we have, of being almost confined to the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother_Theresa Mother Theresa] mold, and I think that that’s partly because in our [[society]] we give credit to that kind of service. We don’t necessarily see the other [[subtle]] kinds of service, or [[soul]] service that goes on, and we’ve [[glorified]] the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florence_Nightingale Florence Nightingale], Mother Theresa type of activity, and so other types of service seem to be maybe unnoticed. Definitely much more subtle, as far as the way we see things. And I think that that has culturally affected us in our sense of how we can be of service.

TOMAS: Well, you are absolutely correct, Thoroah. The movie review, in fact, reminds me that theater and cinema provide a ministry, for they enable the [[audience]] to [[experience]] the portrayal of the [[emotions]] that reveal the message of the movie that often being a [[morality]] play impacting the psyche [[mind]] and ultimately [[the soul]] of the observer. Even the most elemental western script can and does provide lasting [[value]] in the portrayal of [[loyalties]] and [[courage]] that is found in the human animal.

TOMAS: Well, you are absolutely correct, Thoroah. The movie review, in fact, reminds me that theater and cinema provide a ministry, for they enable the [[audience]] to [[experience]] the portrayal of the [[emotions]] that reveal the message of the movie that often being a [[morality]] play impacting the psyche [[mind]] and ultimately [[the soul]] of the observer. Even the most elemental western script can and does provide lasting [[value]] in the portrayal of [[loyalties]] and [[courage]] that is found in the human animal.