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We cannot be [[perfect]] here, brothers and sisters, so do not make another [[ego]] [[error]] of self [[punishment]] for [[past]] and present mistakes. We are all [[learning]] together. We are becoming [[together]]. We are going through a [[process]] together. This is what [[ascension]], [[evolution]], experiential beings do. Just be [[aware]] of the [[difference]] so one may [[achieve]] [[balance]]. On a planetary level, some geographic locations [[suffer]] from lack of [[mind]] as [[groups]], others suffer from over-much [[ego]]. We are not in balance mindally on this [[planet]]. There are few rational group voices on [[Urantia]] now, but that will be corrected, and there is no need for [[despair]]. Third, and most important element of balanced [[personality]] [[integration]], is of course the [[spiritual]]. This is both [[simple]] and [[complex]]. You are all [[Thought Adjuster|indwelt by a fragment]] of [[The Father]] You have [[access]] to the [[Spirit of Truth]], and the [[Ministering spirits|ministering Angels]], and the [[Mother Spirit|Divine Mother]]. You are co-creating your [[morontial]] souls with the [[Adjuster]]. But how does one use these [[tools]]? Review [[Thought Adjuster]] - [[Spirit of Truth]] lessons for more technical in-depth [[explanations]], teachings. But for day to day practical usages, I continue to stress a [[spiritual]] [[habit]] of daily [[prayer]], [[worship]] and [[thanksgiving]], a spiritual time to [[center]] in [[God]] inward and outward, the [[integration]] of spiritual principles into [[thought]], [[word]], [[deed]], whether doing trivial, mundane chores, [[professional]] chores, or in one's [[personal]] [[social]] [[interactions]]. When spiritual considerations become as important as [[political]] gain, other considerations, you will be in [[balance]] as an [[40:6|ascender]]. One must not devote all one's [[conscious]] [[time]]-[[thought]] to the [[spiritual]]. Unconsciously or [[superconscious]]ly that is the [[reality]]. But for [[balance]] you must pray and then put those [[prayers]] answered prayers - into [[action]] in your lives. This is [[balance]]. You cannot exist in a [[vacuum]]. We are [[Interdependence|interrelated]], and it is a disservice to your own [[progressive]] path to [[bury]] your [[talents]].
 
We cannot be [[perfect]] here, brothers and sisters, so do not make another [[ego]] [[error]] of self [[punishment]] for [[past]] and present mistakes. We are all [[learning]] together. We are becoming [[together]]. We are going through a [[process]] together. This is what [[ascension]], [[evolution]], experiential beings do. Just be [[aware]] of the [[difference]] so one may [[achieve]] [[balance]]. On a planetary level, some geographic locations [[suffer]] from lack of [[mind]] as [[groups]], others suffer from over-much [[ego]]. We are not in balance mindally on this [[planet]]. There are few rational group voices on [[Urantia]] now, but that will be corrected, and there is no need for [[despair]]. Third, and most important element of balanced [[personality]] [[integration]], is of course the [[spiritual]]. This is both [[simple]] and [[complex]]. You are all [[Thought Adjuster|indwelt by a fragment]] of [[The Father]] You have [[access]] to the [[Spirit of Truth]], and the [[Ministering spirits|ministering Angels]], and the [[Mother Spirit|Divine Mother]]. You are co-creating your [[morontial]] souls with the [[Adjuster]]. But how does one use these [[tools]]? Review [[Thought Adjuster]] - [[Spirit of Truth]] lessons for more technical in-depth [[explanations]], teachings. But for day to day practical usages, I continue to stress a [[spiritual]] [[habit]] of daily [[prayer]], [[worship]] and [[thanksgiving]], a spiritual time to [[center]] in [[God]] inward and outward, the [[integration]] of spiritual principles into [[thought]], [[word]], [[deed]], whether doing trivial, mundane chores, [[professional]] chores, or in one's [[personal]] [[social]] [[interactions]]. When spiritual considerations become as important as [[political]] gain, other considerations, you will be in [[balance]] as an [[40:6|ascender]]. One must not devote all one's [[conscious]] [[time]]-[[thought]] to the [[spiritual]]. Unconsciously or [[superconscious]]ly that is the [[reality]]. But for [[balance]] you must pray and then put those [[prayers]] answered prayers - into [[action]] in your lives. This is [[balance]]. You cannot exist in a [[vacuum]]. We are [[Interdependence|interrelated]], and it is a disservice to your own [[progressive]] path to [[bury]] your [[talents]].
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===='''''[[Urantia]]''''', '''''[[Balance]]'''''====
 
Brothers and sisters, you are all spiritual [[ambassadors]] in your own lives. That is why [[balance]] is so important for you. [[Rest]], [[relaxation]], fun, loving partnering [[relationships]], [[friendships]], [[prayer]], [[worship]], [[thanksgiving]], proper [[nutrition]], doing a good job to retain your [[material]] [[existence]], all are [[necessary]] for you to be the very best spiritual [[ambassador]] that you can be. Your [[planet]] is unbalanced most [[spiritually]]. There is a lack of [[understanding]] of your [[cosmic]] place, of your [[future]], of many very basic [[concepts]] other [[planets]] have. You are off center, but not [[abandoned]], not at all abandoned. [[Urantia]] is most cherished by our Creator-Father-Brother [[Michael]], and most looked after on high. Some day [[Urantia]] will be the crowning planet of [[Nebadon]], and shine brightest, and the tale of your [[struggles]] will [[inspire]] others for [[aeons]] of time, even into [[eternity]].
 
Brothers and sisters, you are all spiritual [[ambassadors]] in your own lives. That is why [[balance]] is so important for you. [[Rest]], [[relaxation]], fun, loving partnering [[relationships]], [[friendships]], [[prayer]], [[worship]], [[thanksgiving]], proper [[nutrition]], doing a good job to retain your [[material]] [[existence]], all are [[necessary]] for you to be the very best spiritual [[ambassador]] that you can be. Your [[planet]] is unbalanced most [[spiritually]]. There is a lack of [[understanding]] of your [[cosmic]] place, of your [[future]], of many very basic [[concepts]] other [[planets]] have. You are off center, but not [[abandoned]], not at all abandoned. [[Urantia]] is most cherished by our Creator-Father-Brother [[Michael]], and most looked after on high. Some day [[Urantia]] will be the crowning planet of [[Nebadon]], and shine brightest, and the tale of your [[struggles]] will [[inspire]] others for [[aeons]] of time, even into [[eternity]].
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For your assignment I would like you to read about the balanced personality of our master incarnated here as JESUS of Nazareth. And I will accept questions at this time, and thank you profusely for your respectful attention. Are there questions?
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For your assignment I would like you to read about the [[balanced]] [[personality]] of our master incarnated here as [[Jesus]] of [[Nazareth]]. And I will [[accept]] questions at this [[time]], and thank you profusely for your respectful [[attention]]. Are there questions?
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Q: Could you comment on the balance of our group?
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Q: Could you comment on the [[balance]] of our [[group]]?
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===='''''[[Types]]'''''====
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A: Good question. Our group is quite well [[balanced]] in terms of [[representation]] of the twelve basic [[personality]] [[types]] [[bestowed]] by [[The Father]]. And in terms of levels of [[intellectual]]-mindal understanding, as a group we are quite well put together. This is why we [[absorb]] newcomers slowly, because our [[balance]] is almost as good as we can hope for, given the [[human]] factor. We do not [[wish]] to upset this so we slowly take in others, wait for the group to rebalance as new humans attend, and when we have reached [[equilibrium]], accept others.
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A: Good question. Our group is quite well balanced in terms of representation of the twelve basic personality types bestowed by The FATHER. And in terms of levels of intellectual-mindal understanding, as a group we are quite well put together. This is why we absorb newcomers slowly, because our balance is almost as good as we can hope for, given the human factor. We do not wish to upset this so we slowly take in others, wait for the group to rebalance as new humans attend, and when we have reached equilibrium, accept others.
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Q: Yes, is there any of the basic twelve [[personality]] [[types]] that I could be of service in inviting. Could I enhance our [[group]] at all?
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Q: Yes, is there any of the basic twelve personality types that I could be of service in inviting. Could I enhance our group at all?
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A: A moment. The answer is "yes" but I am enjoined not to be more specific. However you will [[receive]] instructions on a [[person]] by person basis but I am not allowed to [[reveal]] the answer to you.
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A: A moment. The answer is "yes" but I am enjoined not to be more specific. However you will receive instructions on a person by person basis but I am not allowed to reveal the answer to you.
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Q: Are the twelve basic personality types told in The [[Urantia Book]]?
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Q: Are the twelve basic personality types told in The Urantia Book?
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A: Yes, they are. Read [[Paper 139 - The Twelve Apostles|the Apostles]].
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A: Yes, they are. Read the Apostles.
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Q: How can we use [[balance]] to [[develop]] our consonant (sic) [[mind]] [[potential]]?
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===='''''[[Balance]]'''''====
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A: If you achieve [[balance]], [[mind]]-[[body]]-[[spirit]], your cosmic [[awareness]] must increase. Part of [[Spiritual]] [[intellectual]] [[growth]] is [[cosmic]] [[citizenship]] [[awareness]] - our place in the grand scheme as [[individuals]], ascenders, and perfecters, as well as our [[planet]]'s place in the [[cosmos]]. As you become more [[integrated]] you will be [[aware]] of more [[spiritual]] [[beings]] [[surrounding]] you, your [[angels]] and [[Midwayers]], [[teaching corps]] and assistants, [[Life Carriers]], [[Thought Adjuster]] internally, [[Spirit of Truth]] externally, and you cannot help, then, but [[realize]] what the [[cosmos]] will be like. You can actually [[experience]] cosmic [[citizenship]] here, today, on [[Urantia]], in [[material]] form.
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Q: How can we use balance to develop our consonant (sic) mind potential?
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Q: I was actually referring to the part in The [[Urantia Book]] about [[causation]], [[duty]] and [[worship]] as being part of the [[cosmic mind]]. Can you expound a little bit on that?
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A: I have already told you about [[worship]]. What is worship? Worship is [[recognition]] of a [[Creator]]-Father and knowing that the great [[I AM]], [[First Source and Center]], is the [[cause]] of all [[creation]]. Greater than ourselves, greater than any creation is the creator. When one [[realizes]] this in more than just [[words]], one cannot help but [[worship]] such a beneficent [[Deity]]. [[Causation]] is realizing that we are created beings. When we [[realize]] we are created and [[understand]] the concept of the creator which leads to [[worship]], we then realize our [[relationship]] to all other beings, whether [[material]] or non-material. This is [[cosmic consciousness]].
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A: If you achieve balance, mind-body-spirit, your cosmic awareness must increase. Part of Spiritual intellectual growth is cosmic citizenship awareness - our place in the grand scheme as individuals, ascenders, and perfecters, as well as our planet's place in the cosmos. As you become more integrated you will be aware of more spiritual beings surrounding you, your angels and Midwayers, teaching corps and assistants, Life Carriers, Thought Adjuster internally, Spirit of Truth externally, and you cannot help, then, but realize what the cosmos will be like. You can actually experience cosmic citizenship here, today, on Urantia, in material form.
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Q: The [[Urantia Book]] says you can use [[causation]], [[duty]], and [[worship]] as a faculty to determine the [[a priori]] [[assumptions]] of [[philosophy]], [[religion]] and [[science]]. And I thought maybe that you could comment on that.
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Q: I was actually referring to the part in The Urantia Book about causation, duty and worship as being part of the cosmic mind. Can you expound a little bit on that?
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A: This is [[difficult]] for it is not totally related, but I will try to answer. Within every [[personality]] exists the [[God]]-given [[tools]] of [[truth]] [[discernment]]. How much [[access]] one has to these [[tools]] is dependent upon your [[commitment]] to [[God]] knowingness. Yes, it is entirely possible to use the [[spiritual]] [[principles]] to evaluate [[philosophy]], [[religion]], [[science]], [[technology]], etc. [[Causation]] is a [[physical]] and spiritual law of the [[cosmos]]. [[Scientists]] use this [[law]] well on your world. Spiritual people do not.
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A: I have already told you about worship. What is worship? Worship is recognition of a Creator-FATHER and knowing that the great I AM, First Source and Center, is the cause of all creation. Greater than ourselves, greater than any creation is the creator. When one realizes this in more than just words, one cannot help but worship such a beneficent Deity. Causation is realizing that we are created beings. When we realize we are created and understand the concept of the creator which leads to worship, we then realize our relationship to all other beings, whether material or non-material. This is cosmic consciousness.
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[[Duty]] I do not quite [[understand]]. I would [[phrase]] [[loyalty]], [[faithfulness]], more. On this point I will get back to you, for I am not able to grasp the duty [[concept]]. [[Service]], yes, but not familiar enough, or perhaps (T/R) is not, with this concept.
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Q: The Urantia Book says you can use causation, duty, and worship as a faculty to determine the a priori assumptions of philosophy, religion and science. And I thought maybe that you could comment on that.
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Q: What happens to us physically, mindally, and spiritually when the [[physical]] [[body]] is a[[sleep]] - in terms of [[balance]]?
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A: I will try. [[Physically]], of course, sleep is a restorative in terms of a shut down of the [[senses]], or a slow down of the senses. Every [[machine]] needs to be turned off or it would overheat. So [[physically]], [[sleep]] is a [[necessary]] recharging [[mechanism]]. Mindally, [[dreaming]] is a mindal release dealing with [[emotions]]: [[stress]], [[fear]], processing, [[feelings]], etc., takes place during [[dream]] state and physically the [[brain]] is altered to release [[toxins]], I would call it, to release toxins. Spiritually, [[sleep]] is quite important for that is when your [[Adjuster]] or Controller broadcasts the [[ideal]] [[plan]] for you to you. Sometimes [[Adjuster]] [[communication]] is partially distorted with [[dream]] states. But whether [[Adjuster]] [[communication]] reaches the [[unconscious]] sleeping [[mind]] is not as important as the [[fact]] that higher mind is receiving undiluted [[Adjuster]] [[communication]]. Also you are receiving Adjuster [[broadcasts]], which are beamed to your [[Adjusters]] throughout this [[universe]]. (05/09/92)
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===='''''[[Money]]''''', '''''[[Body]]'''''====
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Q: Many of us are having [[difficulty]], earning a living currently due - in part - to the state of our [[economy]], but largely due to our newly-acquired [[perspective]] of the [[material]] versus the [[morontial]]. In other words, making [[money]] is no longer important to us. [[Spiritual]] [[growth]] and [[service]] are. Can you help with a [[balance]] here?
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A: This is difficult for it is not totally related, but I will try to answer. Within every personality exists the God-given tools of truth discernment. How much access one has to these tools is dependent upon your commitment to God knowingness. Yes, it is entirely possible to use the spiritual principles to evaluate philosophy, religion, science, technology, etc. Causation is a physical and spiritual law of the cosmos. Scientists use this law well on your world. Spiritual people do not.
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A: You must [[maintain]] your [[material]] [[existence]], my children. This is a [[priority]] for you on this [[planet]]. I do not know how to say this any [[clearer]] than that. While you [[recognize]] your [[dual]] [[nature]] as [[animal]] and [[spirit]], you must maintain an existence in both realms. How is it that you can grow in [[spiritual]] [[awareness]] if your [[body]] suffers? If your family suffers? You must find this [[balance]] on your own. I can tell you that, as [[our Master]] did in His life, take care of your [[priority]] needs first, then [[engage]] in those [[activities]] which will add to your over-all well being, both [[physically]], mentally and [[spiritually]]. I am [[aware]] of the situation. I [[understand]] human nature. When you get a taste of the [[divine]] - of that which is greater than the [[material]] - you [[wish]] to give up on the [[material]], to go into the greater part. Do not leave behind the [[recognition]] and [[consciousness]] of the [[fact]] that you are [[material]] [[beings]]. (11/18/92)
 
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Duty I do not quite understand. I would phrase loyalty, faithfulness, more. On this point I will get back to you, for I am not able to grasp the duty concept. Service, yes, but not familiar enough, or perhaps (T/R) is not, with this concept.
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Q: What happens to us physically, mindally, and spiritually when the physical body is asleep - in terms of balance?
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A: I will try. Physically, of course, sleep is a restorative in terms of a shut down of the senses, or a slow down of the senses. Every machine needs to be turned off or it would overheat. So physically, sleep is a necessary recharging mechanism. Mindally, dreaming is a mindal release dealing with emotions: stress, fear, processing, feelings, etc., takes place during dream state and physically the brain is altered to release toxins, I would call it, to release toxins. Spiritually, sleep is quite important for that is when your Adjuster or Controller broadcasts the ideal plan for you to you. Sometimes Adjuster communication is partially distorted with dream states. But whether Adjuster communication reaches the unconscious sleeping mind is not as important as the fact that higher mind is receiving undiluted Adjuster communication. Also you are receiving Adjuster broadcasts, which are beamed to your Adjusters throughout this universe. (05/09/92)
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Q: Many of us are having difficulty, earning a living currently due - in part - to the state of our economy, but largely due to our newly-acquired perspective of the material versus the morontial. In other words, making money is no longer important to us. Spiritual growth and service are. Can you help with a balance here?
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A: You must maintain your material existence, my children. This is a priority for you on this planet. I do not know how to say this any clearer than that. While you recognize your dual nature as animal and spirit, you must maintain an existence in both realms. How is it that you can grow in spiritual awareness if your body suffers? If your family suffers? You must find this balance on your own. I can tell you that, as our Master did in His life, take care of your priority needs first, then engage in those activities which will add to your over-all well being, both physically, mentally and spiritually. I am aware of the situation. I understand human nature. When you get a taste of the divine - of that which is greater than the material - you wish to give up on the material, to go into the greater part. Do not leave behind the recognition and consciousness of the fact that you are material beings. (11/18/92)
      
===='''''[[Teacher Contact]]''''', '''''[[Ritual]]'''''====
 
===='''''[[Teacher Contact]]''''', '''''[[Ritual]]'''''====

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