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| ===Topic: ''General''=== | | ===Topic: ''General''=== |
− | ===Group: [[Tallhassee TeaM]]=== | + | ===Group: [[Tallahassee TeaM]]=== |
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| ==Facilitators== | | ==Facilitators== |
− | ===Teacher: [[Will]]=== | + | ===Teacher: [[Will]], [[Machiventa]]=== |
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| ===TR: [[Eric]]=== | | ===TR: [[Eric]]=== |
| ==Session 1== | | ==Session 1== |
− | AUGUST 9, 1992
| + | *August 9, 1992 |
| ===Lesson=== | | ===Lesson=== |
− | WILL: The love of God surrounds us. The power of God enfolds us. The love of God supports | + | WILL: The [[love]] of [[God]] [[surrounds]] us. The [[power]] of God enfolds us. The love of God [[supports]] |
| us. Wherever we gather, He is. | | us. Wherever we gather, He is. |
− | Good evening, I am your teacher, Will, who loves you. I have heard many worthy ideas | + | ===='''''[[Guidance]]'''''==== |
− | expressed in your group tonight; reaching out across the generations, individuals to embrace each | + | Good evening, I am your [[teacher]], Will, who loves you. I have heard many [[worthy]] [[ideas]] |
− | other; returning good for evil, I commend you. I commend you further on your efforts over the | + | [[expressed]] in your group tonight; reaching out across the [[generations]], [[individuals]] to [[embrace]] each |
− | past two weeks to listen perceptively to those you meet, to observe the requirements of our ever | + | other; returning [[good]] for [[evil]], I commend you. I commend you further on your efforts over the |
− | expanding assignment, to honestly engage and love those we meet along life's path. You are all | + | past two weeks to [[listen]] perceptively to those you meet, to [[observe]] the requirements of our ever |
− | making good and sturdy progress in your ability to listen and we see signs of new growth in your | + | expanding assignment, to [[honestly]] [[engage]] and [[love]] those we meet along life's [[path]]. You are all |
− | efforts to allow the Adjuster to lead. It is not an easy thing to do. Particularly so when mortals | + | making [[good]] and sturdy [[progress]] in your ability to [[listen]] and we see signs of new [[growth]] in your |
− | tend to interpret their roles in the cosmos as individual sovereign and yet you are all growing daily | + | efforts to allow the [[Adjuster]] to lead. It is not an easy thing to do. Particularly so when [[mortals]] |
− | in the understanding that renunciation of sovereignty is not what is asked. What is asked is the | + | tend to [[interpret]] their roles in the [[cosmos]] as [[individual]] [[sovereign]] and yet you are all growing daily |
− | new and growing faith partnership with the Father fragment that indwells each of you. You all | + | in the [[understanding]] that renunciation of sovereignty is not what is asked. What is asked is the |
− | know intellectually that you are not being asked to forego anything. You are asked instead to | + | new and [[growing]] [[faith]] [[partnership]] with the [[Father fragment]] that indwells each of you. You all |
− | expand your powers, to adopt a higher and more noble means of negotiating your way through | + | know [[intellectually]] that you are not being asked to forego anything. You are asked instead to |
| + | expand your [[powers]], to adopt a higher and more [[noble]] means of negotiating your way through |
| this life. | | this life. |
− | There is no instruction available on how to more closely attune yourself to your individual | + | ===='''''[[Attunement]]'''''==== |
− | Adjuster's leading. Response to that leading does not lend itself to mechanistic type descriptions | + | There is no instruction available on how to more closely [[attune]] yourself to your [[individual]] |
− | and terminology such as a process, it is rather a relationship. Each of you has a relationship with | + | [[Adjuster]]'s leading. [[Response]] to that leading does not lend itself to [[mechanistic]] type descriptions |
− | God who remains unseen, who speaks not to you in words that you understand. The Heavenly | + | and [[terminology]] such as a [[process]], it is rather a [[relationship]]. Each of you has a relationship with |
− | Father reveals Himself by methods which suit His purposes, yet His influence colors your every | + | [[God]] who remains [[unseen]], who speaks not to you in [[words]] that you [[understand]]. The [[Heavenly Father]] reveals Himself by [[methods]] which suit His [[purposes]], yet His [[influence]] [[colors]] your every |
− | waking moment and fills your dreams with desire for attainment of perfection. Each person on | + | [[waking]] moment and fills your [[dreams]] with [[desire]] for [[attainment]] of [[perfection]]. Each person on |
− | this planet is on a unique path following the blazes laid down by his or her Adjuster far ahead, out | + | this [[planet]] is on a [[unique]] [[path]] following the blazes laid down by his or her [[Adjuster]] far ahead, out |
− | of sight. We, the members of your instruction team, your humble teachers, have consistently | + | of [[sight]]. We, the members of your instruction team, your humble [[teachers]], have consistently |
− | encouraged you to follow the Adjuster's leading, to aim high. | + | [[encouraged]] you to follow the [[Adjuster]]'s leading, to aim high. |
− | By your consistent and strenuous effort, some little opportunity may develop for one of us, | + | |
− | one of the celestial ministers to slip through and say a word or two within your realm of conscious | + | By your [[consistent]] and strenuous [[effort]], some little [[opportunity]] may [[develop]] for one of us, |
− | understanding. Last week we had just such an exercise. We counted it as quite fruitful. Now we | + | one of the celestial ministers to slip through and say a [[word]] or two within your realm of [[conscious]] |
− | ask that you seriously consider taking up this mental, every mindful of the fact that two things are | + | [[understanding]]. Last week we had just such an [[exercise]]. We counted it as quite fruitful. Now we |
− | required-ability and conscious willingness. This communication cannot take place with only one. | + | ask that you seriously consider taking up this [[mental]], every [[mindful]] of the [[fact]] that two things are |
| + | required-[[ability]] and [[conscious]] willingness. This [[communication]] cannot take place with only one. |
| Both are required. Enough of that for now. | | Both are required. Enough of that for now. |
− | All humans of the material worlds are faced with two apparently irreconcilable demands. | + | |
− | Those who know God and would live the life that He has made possible are faced with the | + | All [[humans]] of the [[material worlds]] are faced with two apparently irreconcilable demands. |
− | competing and conflicting demands of the material world. Compromise with the material world is | + | Those who know [[God]] and would live the life that He has made [[possible]] are faced with the |
− | inevitable, yet compromise from the path of spiritual progress is impossible. You must each be | + | [[competing]] and [[conflicting]] demands of the [[material world]]. [[Compromise]] with the material world is |
− | mindful of the fact that you pass through this life with two minds. You are growing and when | + | [[inevitable]], yet compromise from the [[path]] of [[spiritual progress]] is impossible. You must each be |
− | you find yourselves in compromising situations, remember that you are becoming increasingly | + | [[mindful]] of the [[fact]] that you pass through this life with [[two]] [[minds]]. You are [[growing]] and when |
− | spiritual creatures and you are using this material life experience to become progressively | + | you find yourselves in [[compromising]] situations, remember that you are becoming increasingly |
− | spiritual. It is not the other way around. You are not growing in spiritual strength to become | + | [[spiritual]] [[creatures]] and you are using this material life [[experience]] to become [[progressively]] |
− | more successful in any material sense. This material life experience is denied to most of the | + | spiritual. It is not the other way around. You are not growing in spiritual [[strength]] to become |
− | orders of creatures in the Universe. You are those selected by the great God to see the entire | + | more successful in any [[material]] sense. |
− | scope of creation-from the lowest to the most infinite. The fact of material life inevitably creates | + | |
− | some severe restrictions upon your time yet, particularly in your modern society, we feel that | + | This material life [[experience]] is denied to most of the |
− | sufficient time exists to devote meaningful units of daily organizational time to spiritual growth | + | [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_30 orders of creatures] in [[the Universe]]. You are those selected by the great [[God]] to see the entire |
− | and honest, direct, loving service to your fellow humans as the opportunity arises. We say to you | + | [[scope]] of [[creation]]-from the lowest to the most [[infinite]]. The fact of [[material life]] [[inevitably]] creates |
− | that you need not go to any particular place to be about the Father's work. There is work to be | + | some severe restrictions upon your [[time]] yet, particularly in your [[modern]] [[society]], we feel that |
− | done here in this room. How much more so there is beyond the door. You are lucky that | + | sufficient time exists to devote [[meaningful]] units of daily organizational time to [[spiritual growth]] |
− | Michael has passed this experience. You are lucky that he has grown in the character in which he | + | and [[honest]], direct, loving [[service]] to your fellow [[humans]] as the [[opportunity]] arises. We say to you |
− | possesses. You are lucky that he chose to live his life in a darkened world such as yours. Never | + | that you need not go to any particular place to be about [[the Father]]'s work. There is [[work]] to be |
| + | done here in this room. How much more so there is beyond the door. |
| + | |
| + | You are lucky that |
| + | [[Michael]] has passed this [[experience]]. You are lucky that he has [[grown]] in the [[character]] in which he |
| + | possesses. You are lucky that he chose to live his life in a [[darkened]] world such as yours. Never |
| again to be shrouded in blackness. We have not time enough to list all the reasons you are lucky. | | again to be shrouded in blackness. We have not time enough to list all the reasons you are lucky. |
− | Use this material life to advance your spiritual growth. The Creator will be happy. Take time | + | Use this [[material life]] to advance your [[spiritual growth]]. The [[Creator]] will be [[happy]]. Take time |
− | during the week for daily silent prayer. The Adjuster does great work during the week while you | + | during the week for daily [[silent]] [[prayer]]. The [[Adjuster]] does great work during the week while you |
− | sleep, yet true spiritual growth requires conscious endeavor. By your regular stillness practice, | + | [[sleep]], yet true [[spiritual growth]] requires [[conscious]] endeavor. By your regular [[stillness]] [[practice]], |
− | you are opening a door. The light of your life is not yet strong enough to fill the vastness beyond | + | you are opening a door. The [[light]] of your life is not yet strong enough to fill the vastness beyond |
− | the door. What matters is that you have opened the door. That is all I have to say. I am gratified | + | the door. What matters is that you have opened the door. |
− | that you all approached our experiment last week in good humor. God bless you and keep you. | + | ===Closing=== |
− | Shalom. | + | That is all I have to say. I am [[gratified]] |
| + | that you all approached our [[experiment]] last week in good [[humor]]. God [[bless]] you and keep you. |
| + | |
| + | [[Shalom]]. |
| + | |
| ==Session 2== | | ==Session 2== |
| *August 16, 1992 | | *August 16, 1992 |
| ===Lesson=== | | ===Lesson=== |
− | WILL: The love of God surrounds us. The power of God enfolds us. The love of God supports | + | WILL: The [[love]] of [[God]] [[surrounds]] us. The [[power]] of God enfolds us. The love of God [[supports]] |
| us. Counted are they who serve in the name of their Lord. | | us. Counted are they who serve in the name of their Lord. |
− | Good evening. I am your teacher, Will, who loves you. Now that was almost too easy, wasn't | + | ===='''''[[Service]]'''''==== |
− | it. [Editor's note: Will is talking about the group's present to Michael for his birthday on August | + | Good evening. I am your [[teacher]], Will, who [[loves]] you. Now that was almost too easy, wasn't |
− | 21 - that is, preparing a dinner for the homeless and serving it to them, which the group did prior | + | it. [Editor's note: Will is talking about the [[group]]'s present to [[Michael]] for his birthday on August |
− | to the meeting] There is a lesson contained therein. It is a lesson that we wish for all to learn, | + | 21 - that is, [[preparing]] a dinner for the [[homeless]] and serving it to them, which the [[group]] did prior |
− | one we have been edging closer to in our teaching group. One person alone against the forces of | + | to the [[meeting]]] There is a lesson contained therein. It is a lesson that we [[wish]] for all to [[learn]], |
− | the world is frequently overwhelmed. Sharing the load two-by-two is a great relief and a solace | + | one we have been edging closer to in our teaching [[group]]. One person [[alone]] against the forces of |
− | to all. But when we see you people get organized, it seems too easy. A little food here and there | + | the world is frequently overwhelmed. [[Sharing]] the load two-by-two is a great [[relief]] and a [[solace]] |
− | will not be the answer to the world's problems, but it is a good step along your personal paths of | + | to all. But when we see you people get [[organized]], it seems too easy. A little [[food]] here and there |
− | spiritual development. We think that this group has the resources to transact rather sophisticated | + | will not be the answer to the world's [[problems]], but it is a good step along your [[personal]] [[paths]] of |
− | relationships with those in need of the solace of the heavenly Father's love. | + | [[spiritual development]]. We [[think]] that this group has the [[resources]] to transact rather sophisticated |
− | [Unknown speaker]: This is Michael's message. Those things that you do in my name are seen by | + | [[relationships]] with those in need of the [[solace]] of the [[heavenly Father]]'s [[love]]. |
− | the Father. Service is the way to show your love for one another, your respect for and your | + | |
− | desire to be like the Universal Father. There is no way but His way. We thank you for the deeds | + | [Unknown speaker]: This is [[Michael]]'s [[message]]. Those things that you do in my name are seen by |
− | which you perform in our place which demonstrate that you are beginning to understand how | + | [[the Father]]. [[Service]] is the way to show your [[love]] for one another, your [[respect]] for and your |
− | light is the Father's yoke. Amen. | + | [[desire]] to be like the [[Universal Father]]. There is no way but His way. We thank you for the deeds |
− | WILL: We are grateful for your assistance. You must do it again sometime. That is all I have to | + | which you [[perform]] in our place which [[demonstrate]] that you are beginning to [[understand]] how |
− | say. Until next week we will watch you for new developments. Keep up your regular stillness | + | [[light]] is [[the Father]]'s [[yoke]]. [[Amen]]. |
− | practice. | + | |
− | Shalom. | + | WILL: We are [[grateful]] for your [[assistance]]. You must do it again sometime. That is all I have to |
| + | say. Until next week we will watch you for new [[developments]]. Keep up your regular [[stillness]] |
| + | [[practice]]. |
| + | |
| + | [[Shalom]]. |
| + | |
| ==Session 3== | | ==Session 3== |
| *August 23, 1992 | | *August 23, 1992 |
| ===Lesson=== | | ===Lesson=== |
− | WILL: The love of God surrounds you. The love of God enfolds you. The love of God supports | + | WILL: The [[love]] of [[God]] [[surrounds]] you. The love of God enfolds you. The love of God [[supports]] |
| you. Wherever you gather, He is. | | you. Wherever you gather, He is. |
− | Good evening. I am your teacher, Will, who loves you. Michael of Nebadon is the greatest, | + | ===='''''[[Service]]'''''==== |
− | finest, purest and most powerful creature in this local universe excepting those occasions that he | + | Good evening. I am your [[teacher]], Will, who loves you. [[Michael]] of [[Nebadon]] is the greatest, |
− | plays host to visitors from afar. He is in person the perfect representative of the Universal Father, | + | finest, [[purest]] and most [[powerful]] creature in this [[local universe]] excepting those occasions that he |
− | the First Source and Center. When we look at him, we see the Father. | + | plays host to [[visitors]] from afar. He is in [[person]] the perfect [[representative]] of the [[Universal Father]], |
− | The human experience is now and ever shall be a part of Michael and when you perform | + | the [[First Source and Center]]. When we look at him, we see [[the Father]]. |
− | modest services and gather in meetings as you have recently done in celebration of his earth | + | |
− | experience birthday\anniversary, it touches the human part of him. Therefore he sends you this | + | The [[human]] [[experience]] is now and ever shall be a part of [[Michael]] and when you [[perform]] |
− | message. I quote, "You who have loosed an arrow at Michael have hit the proper target, the | + | [[modest]] services and gather in meetings as you have recently done in [[celebration]] of his [[earth]] |
− | throne of the Heavenly Father on Paradise." end quote. | + | [[experience]] birthday\anniversary, it [[touches]] the human part of him. Therefore he sends you this |
− | Members of the instructional team hope that you incorporate the exhilaration of providing a | + | [[message]]. I quote, "You who have loosed an arrow at [[Michael]] have hit the proper [[target]], the |
− | benefit to your brothers and sisters. We hope that you recall how easy it is once you turn your | + | [[throne]] of the [[Heavenly Father]] on [[Paradise]]." end quote. |
− | group's attention to such an endeavor. We make no requests other than to ask you to keep this | + | |
− | ember alive in your hearts, for the time will someday come when that coal will be fanned to a | + | Members of the instructional team hope that you incorporate the [[exhilaration]] of providing a |
− | flame - one that will never be extinguished. | + | benefit to your [[brothers and sisters]]. We [[hope]] that you recall how easy it is once you turn your |
− | Now let us commune with the Father for awhile. I bid you goodnight and I thank you for your | + | group's [[attention]] to such an endeavor. We make no requests other than to ask you to keep this |
− | company and your attention. | + | ember alive in your [[hearts]], for the time will someday come when that coal will be fanned to a |
− | Shalom. | + | [[flame]] - one that will never be extinguished. |
| + | |
| + | Now let us [[commune]] with [[the Father]] for awhile. I bid you goodnight and I thank you for your |
| + | company and your [[attention]]. |
| + | |
| + | [[Shalom]]. |
| + | |
| ==Session 4== | | ==Session 4== |
| *08/26/92 message | | *08/26/92 message |
| ===Lesson=== | | ===Lesson=== |
− | Thank you Lord, for the endless chances that you give us to show the growth of our | + | Thank you Lord, for the endless [[chances]] that you give us to show the [[growth]] of our |
− | understanding of how you would have us live. Thank you for the treats and challenges you place | + | [[understanding]] of how you would have us live. Thank you for the treats and [[challenges]] you place |
| for us -- like gumdrops beside a trail, we need only reach out to take. | | for us -- like gumdrops beside a trail, we need only reach out to take. |
− | Thank you for zapping me when someone says something with insight and growth potential. | + | Thank you for zapping me when someone says something with [[insight]] and [[growth]] [[potential]]. |
− | With faith in you, I know we will all make progress. | + | With [[faith]] in you, I know we will all make [[progress]]. |
| + | ===='''''[[Transmitting]]'''''==== |
| + | Machiventa Melchizedek: You are remiss [in your regular [[stillness]] [[practice]], however, that arrow has flown. Let us go on from here. We [[wish]] for you to serve your [[companions]] in the period between now and the |
| + | [[development]] of another who will assist in the [[communication]] of the teacher's [[message]]. It is not |
| + | an onerous [[duty]]. |
| | | |
− | 8/26/92 message from Machiventa Melchizedek
| + | Although legitimately and continuously open to [[challenge]] and question on grounds of [[accuracy]], |
| + | we think the ministry stands solidly, unassailably [[secure]] on the grounds of [[faith]] [[progress]]. It |
| + | emboldens the people, and makes them feel closer to their [[God]]. Therefore we freely admit the |
| + | problems of [[accuracy]], colorization, and consequent [[error]]. We are, after all, [[engaged]] in a ministry |
| + | -- not a Restatement. [[Books]] lend themselves to [[static]] [[policy]] [[statements]] of [[principle]]. This |
| + | ministry takes advantage of a [[quality]] only hinted at in [[books]] -- the [[dynamic]], ever-growing, |
| + | thrilling [[nature]] of the [[relationship]] between [[God]] and [[human]]. We make no attempt to [[secure]] |
| + | ourselves from [[error]]. |
| + | ===='''''[[Communication]]'''''==== |
| + | You people question [[Perfection]] itself. Why should you take [[faith]]-[[offense]] at inaccuracies of |
| + | [[communication]]? How reliable are your own [[scientific]] communication [[systems]]? Very -- in [[theory]] |
| + | and [[design]], but putting such designs into [[service]] introduces undreamt [[complications]]. So it is with |
| + | us. It is the price of forward [[motion]], [[friction]]. It is a [[law]] of [[Nature]]. If the friction is unbearable, |
| + | [[retrogression]] is an [[option]]. So far, none have elected to [[abandon]] for reasons of too-[[offensive]] |
| + | [[error]]. |
| + | |
| + | We are far from the realms of [[Havona]]. Our [[efforts]] are inescapably rough of [[technique]], yet |
| + | ever [[pure]] of [[intent]], and productive of [[progress]] toward [[Perfection]]. |
| + | |
| + | Press on, then, in search of your own [[destiny]] of [[glorification]] - [[identity]] with the [[First Source |
| + | and Center]]. |
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− | You are remiss [in your regular stillness practice], however, that arrow has flown. Let us go
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− | on from here. We wish for you to serve your companions in the period between now and the
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− | development of another who will assist in the communication of the teacher's message. It is not
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− | an onerous duty.
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− | Although legitimately and continuously open to challenge and question on grounds of accuracy,
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− | we think the ministry stands solidly, unassailably secure on the grounds of faith progress. It
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− | emboldens the people, and makes them feel closer to their God. Therefore we freely admit the
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− | problems of accuracy, colorization, and consequent error. We are, after all, engaged in a ministry
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− | -- not a Restatement. Books lend themselves to static policy statements of principle. This
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− | ministry takes advantage of a quality only hinted at in books -- the dynamic, ever-growing,
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− | thrilling nature of the relationship between God and human. We make no attempt to secure
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− | ourselves from error.
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− | You people question Perfection itself. Why should you take faith-offense at inaccuracies of
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− | communication? How reliable are your own scientific communication systems? Very -- in theory
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− | and design, but putting such designs into service introduces undreamt complications. So it is with
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− | us. It is the price of forward motion, friction. It is a law of Nature. If the friction is unbearable,
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− | retrogression is an option. So far, none have elected to abandon for reasons of too-offensive
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− | error.
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− | We are far from the realms of Havona. Our efforts are inescapably rough of technique, yet
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− | ever pure of intent, and productive of progress toward Perfection.
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− | Press on, then, in search of your own destiny of glorification - identity with the First Source
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− | and Center.
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| ==Session 4== | | ==Session 4== |
| *08/28/92 message | | *08/28/92 message |
| ===Lesson=== | | ===Lesson=== |
− | [Following a visit to the homeopath doctor for myself and Jade, and the doctor's immediate diagnosis of a complaint that I had thought improbable.] | + | [Following a visit to the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homeopathy homeopath doctor] for myself and Jade, and the doctor's immediate [[diagnosis]] of a complaint that I had thought improbable.] |
| + | ===='''''[[Healing]]'''''==== |
| + | Machiventa Melchizedek: As in matters of [[health]] improvement, there are many areas of [[information]] which either have non spiritual [[consequence]] or are easily discoverable by you without hardship or deprivation. You must live your own life, most especially must you fully live and [[control]] the [[material]] aspects of |
| + | your life. We will not [[guide]] you, nor will your [[Adjuster]] guide you, in [[material]] [[decisions]]. |
| + | Still, the [[developments]] which you seek are [[legitimate]] and are implicit in the [[path]] of [[spiritual |
| + | progress]], but only as incidental benefits - not as achievable [[goals]]. They are by-products of a more |
| + | complete, more [[spiritual]], and more fully [[human]] life. You yourself seized on this [[idea]] in the [[past]] |
| + | with the [[expression]] Better to aim high, if then falling short the result will still score higher than if |
| + | the [[original]] point of aim was excessively [[modest]]. More simply, Aim high, and even if you strike |
| + | low, you still hit high. |
| + | |
| + | ===='''''[[Vision]]'''''==== |
| + | The high mark for you people is to [[maintain]] the [[spiritual]] [[presence]] of [[mind]] that allows you to |
| + | remember to [[appeal]] for [[illumination]] of the better [[choice]]. The [[Adjuster]]'s work is effectively |
| + | blocked by the [[animal]] responses of [[fear]], [[anger]], and [[combat]] [[stress]]. None of you are capable or |
| + | ready yet to hear the [[Adjuster]]'s voice. You should [[work]], for now, on [[achieving]] the [[equanimity]] |
| + | and [[faith]] that replaces your typical [[descent]] into [[emergency]] [[status]] when you encounter some |
| + | impediment or threat in daily life. [[The universe]] is not so unfriendly that every situation screams |
| + | [[crisis]]. Try to lift your [[sight]]s a bit. |
| + | |
| + | There is another [[perspective]] available -- a grand [[horizon]] -- if you are only [[bold]] enough to peek |
| + | over the walls of your [[prison]]-rut of [[habit]]. Make an [[effort]], now, to break the habit of dealing with |
| + | people and [[problems]] in the same tired, unproductive [[manner]]. Live a little! You are all young in |
| + | the [[spirit]], no matter how many aches you count in the [[mornings]]. You are too young to settle on |
| + | [[policy]] [[practices]], especially where human [[relations]] are concerned. |
| + | ===='''''[[Self-mastery]]'''''==== |
| + | We have covered this before, in the guises "Bare your [[breast]]", and "Not [[problems]], but |
| + | [[opportunities]]". Pull the curtains back, let some [[light]] flood in. [[Work]] in [[tolerant]] combination with |
| + | your [[brothers and sisters]]. Get [[control]] of yourselves -- it is not a [[static]] thing -- you can [[feel]] your [[spiritual]] muscles flex |
| + | and [[relax]], flex and relax. And when you can [[maintain]] a [[stable]] [[point of view]] for a few moments, |
| + | then ask about the higher [[path]]. First things first. |
| + | |
| + | In order to be fully human, you must build on the [[animal]] [[foundation]] -- not deny it, not [[repress]] |
| + | it, not [[disguise]] it. You can see the trail in your own [[physiology]]: first, [[reptile]] [[brain]]; then [[mammal]] |
| + | brain overlying; finally, [[homo sapiens]] [[structure]] atop all. Get your hands on the wheel, then start |
| + | looking for [[signs]]. It cannot work in reverse order. |
| | | |
− | 8/28/92 message from Machiventa Melchizedek
| + | This is my advice for you: [[Govern]] yourselves, only then are you [[participating]] fully with [[God]], in |
| + | [[partnership]]. |
| | | |
− | As in matters of health improvement, there are many areas of information which either have no
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− | spiritual consequence or are easily discoverable by you without hardship or deprivation. You
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− | must live your own life, most especially must you fully live and control the material aspects of
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− | your life. We will not guide you, nor will your Adjuster guide you, in [material] decisions.
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− | Still, the developments which you seek are legitimate and are implicit in the path of spiritual
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− | progress, but only as incidental benefits - not as achievable goals. They are by-products of a more
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− | complete, more spiritual, and more fully human life. You yourself seized on this idea in the past
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− | with the expression Better to aim high, if then falling short the result will still score higher than if
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− | the original point of aim was excessively modest. More simply, Aim high, and even if you strike
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− | low, you still hit high.
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− | The high mark for you people is to maintain the spiritual presence of mind that allows you to
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− | remember to appeal for illumination of the better choice. The Adjuster's work is effectively
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− | blocked by the animal responses of fear, anger, and combat stress. None of you are capable or
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− | ready yet to hear the Adjuster's voice. You should work, for now, on achieving the equanimity
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− | and faith that replaces your typical descent into emergency status when you encounter some
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− | impediment or threat in daily life. The universe is not so unfriendly that every situation screams
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− | crisis. Try to lift your sights a bit.
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− | There is another perspective available -- a grand horizon -- if you are only bold enough to peek
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− | over the walls of your prison-rut of habit. Make an effort, now, to break the habit of dealing with
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− | people and problems in the same tired, unproductive manner. Live a little! You are all young in
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− | the spirit, no matter how many aches you count in the mornings. You are too young to settle on
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− | policy practices, especially where human relations are concerned.
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− | We have covered this before, in the guises "Bare your breast", and "Not problems, but
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− | opportunities". Pull the curtains back, let some light flood in. Work in tolerant combination with
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− | your brothers and sisters.
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− | Get control of yourselves -- it is not a static thing -- you can feel your [spiritual] muscles flex
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− | and relax, flex and relax. And when you can maintain a stable point of view for a few moments,
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− | then ask about the higher path. First things first.
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− | In order to be fully human, you must build on the animal foundation -- not deny it, not repress
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− | it, not disguise it. You can see the trail in your own physiology: first, reptile brain; then mammal
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− | brain overlying; finally, homo sapiens structure atop all. Get your hands on the wheel, then start
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− | looking for signs. It cannot work in reverse order.
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− | This is my advice for you: Govern yourselves, only then are you participating fully with God, in
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− | partnership.
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| ==Session 5== | | ==Session 5== |
| *AUGUST 30, 1992 | | *AUGUST 30, 1992 |
− | ===Lesson===
| + | WILL: The [[love]] of [[God]] [[surrounds]] us. The love of God enfolds us. The love of God [[supports]] |
− | WILL: The love of God surrounds us. The love of God enfolds us. The love of God supports | |
| us. Wherever we gather, He is. | | us. Wherever we gather, He is. |
− | Good evening, I am your teacher, Will, who loves you. You do not know how long this | + | |
− | group was under observation while we waited for things to develop. It is good to hear the jokes | + | Good evening, I am your [[teacher]], Will, who [[loves]] you. You do not know how long this |
− | and laughter. It was not always this way. This is a happy crew and we are glad of it. Tonight we | + | [[group]] was under [[observation]] while we waited for things to [[develop]]. It is good to hear the [[jokes]] |
− | have a new friend to join our group. One who comes whole heartedly and enthusiastically. You, | + | and [[laughter]]. It was not always this way. This is a [[happy]] crew and we are glad of it. Tonight we |
| + | have a new [[friend]] to join our [[group]]. One who comes whole heartedly and [[enthusiastically]]. You, |
| Dennis are welcome here. | | Dennis are welcome here. |
− | Faith and service are what we are about and we have spent many weeks now discussing what | + | |
− | is faith. Perhaps we should take a few moments and discuss what is not faith. The idea of faith is | + | ===Lesson=== |
− | not fully satisfied by a mere belief. For example, if a person should say, I believe there is God. | + | ===='''''[[Faith]]'''''==== |
− | He lives in heaven far away. That is not faith. Or if a person should say, I have felt the presence | + | [[Faith]] and [[service]] are what we are about and we have spent many weeks now [[discussing]] what |
− | of God in the church or one time when I was alone in the mountains. That is not faith either. | + | is [[faith]]. Perhaps we should take a few [[moments]] and discuss what is not faith. The [[idea]] of [[faith]] is |
− | Faith is walking down the street and knowing that no matter what happens, you are in God's | + | not fully [[satisfied]] by a mere [[belief]]. For example, if a [[person]] should say, I [[believe]] there is [[God]]. |
− | hands. Faith is assigning all your cares and problems and letting go of them forever. Faith is | + | He lives in [[heaven]] far away. That is not [[faith]]. Or if a person should say, I have [[felt]] the [[presence]] |
− | when you go to sleep at night with a free and relaxed conscious knowing that you will wake up | + | of [[God]] in the [[church]] or one time when I was [[alone]] in the [[mountains]]. That is not [[faith]] either. |
− | again tomorrow and it will be the same world. Faith is having goals that are worth working for | + | [[Faith]] is walking down the street and [[knowing]] that no matter what happens, you are in [[God]]'s |
− | and improving yourself, for your own benefit and for the benefit of others. Faith is having the | + | hands. [[Faith]] is assigning all your [[cares]] and [[problems]] and letting go of them forever. [[Faith]] is |
− | doorway swept so that you would not be ashamed to invite God in any time. Faith is allowing | + | when you go to [[sleep]] at night with a [[free]] and relaxed [[conscience]] knowing that you will [[wake]] up |
− | God in by the back door as well as the front. Faith is calling on God for company not because | + | again tomorrow and it will be the same world. [[Faith]] is having [[goals]] that are [[worth]] working for |
− | you have some problem, but just for the companionship. Faith is showing your true self candidly | + | and improving yourself, for your own benefit and for the benefit of others. [[Faith]] is having the |
− | and sincerely to your companions in the life experience because you know God would not turn | + | doorway swept so that you would not be [[ashamed]] to [[invite]] [[God]] in any time. [[Faith]] is allowing |
− | out a bad product. | + | God in by the back door as well as the front. [[Faith]] is calling on [[God]] for company not because |
− | In the old days, there were ecstatic descriptions of God. People would go on for pages and | + | you have some [[problem]], but just for the [[companionship]]. Faith is showing your true [[self]] candidly |
− | pages about His fine qualities. Everything that was good, everything that was just. They call Him | + | and [[sincerely]] to your [[companions]] in the life [[experience]] because you know God would not turn |
− | omnipresent and omniscient and all forgiving. All those things are true. But He is a personal God | + | out a bad [[product]]. |
− | also. He desires your company. Although admittedly, it is not easy to discern exactly when, from | + | |
− | what we can tell, He desires our company always. He is actually interested in the things that we | + | In the old days, there were [[ecstatic]] [[descriptions]] of [[God]]. People would go on for pages and |
− | are learning, the thoughts that we have, the insights that we have gained. He especially likes our | + | pages about His fine [[qualities]]. Everything that was [[good]], everything that was [[just]]. They call Him |
− | exhilaration with a new discovery. He is apparently always thinking of us. His kind and indulgent | + | [[omnipresent]] and [[omniscient]] and all [[forgiving]]. All those things are [[true]]. But He is a [[personal]] [[God]] |
− | attention supports the smooth operation of entire universes. He hangs the stars in the sky and yet | + | also. He [[desires]] your company. Although admittedly, it is not easy to [[discern]] exactly when, from |
− | at the same time He desires to live in partnership with us every moment even while we sleep. All | + | what we can tell, He desires our company always. He is actually interested in the [[things]] that we |
− | these things are expressions of His kindness and His love for us. | + | are [[learning]], the [[thoughts]] that we have, the [[insights]] that we have gained. He especially likes our |
− | By faith we open the door to His love and let the light come in. He is a generous God. He is | + | [[exhilaration]] with a new [[discovery]]. He is apparently always [[thinking]] of us. His [[kind]] and indulgent |
− | kind to even those who deny His existence. He is fair to those who work against all that He | + | [[attention]] [[supports]] the smooth operation of entire [[universes]]. He hangs the [[stars]] in the [[sky]] and yet |
− | stands for. He desires us as His partners; just Him and you, two by two. He has time enough for | + | at the [[same time]] He [[desires]] to live in [[partnership]] with us every [[moment]] even while we [[sleep]]. All |
− | all. The trick for you to take advantage of all of this is to attune yourself to the better way. You | + | these things are [[expressions]] of His [[kindness]] and His [[love]] for us. |
− | can think of it like tuning a radio. This time, to the goodness station. No bad news, only good or | + | |
− | even the bad news seems good. This is what Melchizedek was referring to about maintaining the | + | By [[faith]] we open the door to His [[love]] and let the [[light]] come in. He is a [[generous]] [[God]]. He is |
− | certain presence of mind. It takes some effort. All of us go through life in the state of diminished | + | [[kind]] to even those who deny His [[existence]]. He is [[fair]] to those who work against all that He |
− | presence like a daydream denying many things. Our Father would have us open our eyes, look | + | stands for. He [[desires]] us as His [[partners]]; just Him and you, two by two. He has time enough for |
− | around, listen to birds. Don't just shuffle along with your head down. It is possible to be alive | + | all. |
− | and awake and in partnership with God even on a sweltering muggy Friday afternoon at 3:00 out | + | ===='''''[[Attunement]]'''''==== |
| + | The trick for you to take [[advantage]] of all of this is to [[attune]] yourself to the better way. You |
| + | can [[think]] of it like [[tuning]] a [[radio]]. This time, to the [[goodness]] station. No bad news, only [[good]] or |
| + | even the bad news seems good. This is what [[Melchizedek]] was referring to about [[maintaining]] the |
| + | certain [[presence]] of [[mind]]. It takes some [[effort]]. All of us go through life in the [[state]] of diminished |
| + | [[presence]] like a daydream denying many things. [[Our Father]] would have us open our eyes, look |
| + | around, [[listen]] to birds. Don't just shuffle along with your head down. It is possible to be alive |
| + | and [[awake]] and in [[partnership]] with [[God]] even on a sweltering muggy Friday afternoon at 3:00 out |
| on the sidewalk. You should try it. We think that you will like it. | | on the sidewalk. You should try it. We think that you will like it. |
− | He has given this chance at life even though this life is clearly not the perfect life. We are not | + | |
− | ready for a perfect life. You should enjoy the life that you have. Make living an active event, not | + | He has given this [[chance]] at life even though this life is [[clearly]] not the [[perfect]] life. We are not |
− | just something that happens to us. It is not a passive process. We should live our lives | + | ready for a perfect life. You should [[enjoy]] the life that you have. Make living an [[active]] [[event]], not |
− | affirmatively and in order to do so, it is much easier if we invite God to share it with us. He relies | + | just something that happens to us. It is not a [[passive]] [[process]]. We should live our lives |
− | on us to show Him things that He would not otherwise experience. So during this coming week, | + | affirmatively and in order to do so, it is much easier if we [[invite]] [[God]] to [[share]] it with us. He relies |
| + | on us to show Him things that He would not otherwise [[experience]]. So during this coming week, |
| let us all try to spend more time alert and alive, a little closer to the edge and, by living our lives | | let us all try to spend more time alert and alive, a little closer to the edge and, by living our lives |
− | this way, we will be demonstrating faith. | + | this way, we will be [[demonstrating]] [[faith]]. |
− | That is all I have to say. I look forward to our meeting next week and making new friends. | + | |
− | We invite your participation and stand ready to communicate with you while you entertain your | + | That is all I have to say. I look forward to our meeting next week and making new [[friends]]. |
− | friends from afar. God bless you and keep you. | + | We invite your [[participation]] and stand ready to [[communicate]] with you while you entertain your |
− | Shalom. | + | [[friends]] from afar. [[God]] [[bless]] you and keep you. |
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| + | [[Shalom]]. |
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