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==Session==

==Session==

===Opening===

===Opening===

Opening Prayer: Prayer of St. Francis

Opening Prayer: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prayer_of_St._Francis Prayer of St. Francis]

Daniel: "Good afternoon. I am Daniel. I am your teacher. As always it gladdens my heart to be with you during our weekly gathering. I am pleased there are so many new people here. I am thankful for you all.

Daniel: "Good afternoon. I am Daniel. I am your [[teacher]]. As always it gladdens my [[heart]] to be with you during our weekly gathering. I am pleased there are so many new people here. I am [[thankful]] for you all.

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

My lesson this evening is on peace. Our brother, teacher Christ Michael came to this planet, to Urantia, that you may have peace and have it more abundantly. And what does it actually mean? How can you understand peace in a planet so torn, so full of sorrow, so full of pain, so full of those things which are not in the realm, the mind/thought of peace? And so know that when Christ Michael came, He came saying, 'that I may give you peace'. And know that I am not saying that peace will prevail. Until a planet can arrive at Light and Life, peace will be an ongoing struggle. We each today will look at this from several perspectives so that you can carry this concept with you in a broader perspective than you now have. Peace cannot prevail in an outer world until it is first made whole and is part of your inner world. And so I will again be speaking with you about building that inner life.

My lesson this evening is on [[peace]]. Our brother, teacher [[Christ]] [[Michael]] came to this planet, to [[Urantia]], that you may have [[peace]] and have it more [[abundantly]]. And what does it actually mean? How can you [[understand]] [[peace]] in a [[planet]] so torn, so full of [[sorrow]], so full of [[pain]], so full of those [[things]] which are not in the realm, the [[mind]]/[[thought]] of [[peace]]? And so know that when [[Christ]] [[Michael]] came, He came saying, 'that I may give you peace'. And know that I am not saying that [[peace]] will prevail. Until a [[planet]] can arrive at [[Light and Life]], peace will be an ongoing [[struggle]]. We each today will look at this from several [[perspectives]] so that you can carry this [[concept]] with you in a broader perspective than you now have. [[Peace]] cannot prevail in an outer world until it is first made whole and is part of your [[Inner Life|inner world]]. And so I will again be [[speaking]] with you about building that [[inner life]].

Through prayer, through your communication, through your ability to come to the First Source and Center you will begin to understand the meaning of peace, of serenity. Peace is that great welcomed virtue that you first feel within your being, and once it is a part of your being it is reflected outward. When you come to prayer (and the prayer I now speak about is your petitions to the Father), reflect your desire to be of like mind with Him, to understand Him and to follow His will. When your prayer focuses on this aspect, you are flooded, you are made whole, you are fulfilling your potential as a son or daughter in this Grand Universe. Your coming to the Father in this light is building your inner core, your inner spirit. And my dear friends it is this very aspect that you must begin to understand; that even though you have your humanity, your human life, you can still understand, know and feel peace through the Spirit, even though there is the outer turmoil. When there is serenity and wholeness within there is peace. There is the knowledge, the understanding that no matter what happens in your outer life, you will prevail; for there is this all encompassing, all knowing, all wise, all loving overcare in the First Source and Center. And so know that peace must begin to grow, to produce fruit within your inner core, and through this it will be reflected in the outer world. As more and more people begin to understand what true peace is, that which they know in their inner being will be manifested in, and will transform, the outer world. And at that point there cannot be any call for warring, for lack of understanding of another, for you will bring yourselves to those areas that need to be transformed so that you can spread peace in the outer.

Through [[prayer]], through your [[communication]], through your [[ability]] to come to the [[First Source and Center]] you will begin to [[understand]] the [[meaning]] of [[peace]], of serenity. Peace is that great welcomed [[virtue]] that you first feel within your [[being]], and once it is a part of your being it is [[reflected]] outward. When you come to [[prayer]] (and the prayer I now speak about is your [[petitions]] to [[the Father]]), reflect your [[desire]] to be of like [[mind]] with Him, to [[understand]] Him and to follow His will. When your [[prayer]] [[focuses]] on this aspect, you are flooded, you are made [[whole]], you are fulfilling your [[potential]] as a son or daughter in this [[Grand Universe]]. Your coming to [[the Father]] in this [[light]] is building your inner core, your inner spirit. And my dear [[friends]] it is this very [[aspect]] that you must begin to [[understand]]; that even though you have your [[humanity]], your human life, you can still [[understand]], know and [[feel]] [[peace]] through [[Thought Adjuster|the Spirit]], even though there is the outer [[turmoil]]. When there is serenity and wholeness within there is [[peace]]. There is the [[knowledge]], the [[understanding]] that no matter what happens in your outer life, you will prevail; for there is this all [[encompassing]], all knowing, all [[wise]], all loving [[overcare]] in the [[First Source and Center]]. And so know that [[peace]] must begin to [[grow]], to produce fruit within your [[Inner Life|inner core]], and through this it will be [[reflected]] in the outer world. As more and more people begin to [[understand]] what true [[peace]] is, that which they know in their inner [[being]] will be [[manifested]] in, and will [[transform]], the outer world. And at that [[point]] there cannot be any call for warring, for lack of [[understanding]] of another, for you will bring yourselves to those areas that need to be [[transformed]] so that you can spread [[peace]] in the outer.

An example: How can you [[love]] your [[neighbor]] if you do not [[know]] him? How can you [[understand]] your neighbor if you do not try to know him? How can you allow or [[tolerate]] his goings on if you do not try to understand him? [[Knowledge]] about people, about their backround, about their [[cultures]] will give you the [[wisdom]] to go out and to spread [[peace]]. For in [[knowledge]] about people you [[grow]] in understanding, and in understanding there can there be workable [[plans]], there can be a coming [[together]] in [[compromise]], rather than in walls. For you know that on this [[beautiful]] planet the [[diversity]] of [[cultures]], of [[religions]], of [[thought]] must come to understanding for there to be [[peace]]. I [[admonish]] you all to take time during your lives to [[study]] other peoples, to study other [[cultures]]. The [[knowledge]] that you glean from this you can in your [[relationships]] with others plant [[seeds]] for them, give them [[insight]] into why a certain [[culture]] acts the way it does, why it [[perceives]] life along a certain [[path]]. [[Knowledge]] will bring about [[peace]]. Knowledge in the outer realm and also in that [[Inner Life|inner realm]].

An example: How can you love your neighbor if you do not know him? How can you understand your neighbor if you do not try to know him? How can you allow or tolerate his goings on if you do not try to understand him? Knowledge about people, about their backround, about their cultures will give you the wisdom to go out and to spread peace. For in knowledge about people you grow in understanding, and in understanding there can there be workable plans, there can be a coming together in compromise, rather than in walls. For you know that on this beautiful planet the diversity of cultures, of religions, of thought must come to understanding for there to be peace. I admonish you all to take time during your lives to study other peoples, to study other cultures. The knowledge that you glean from this you can in your relationships with others plant seeds for them, give them insight into why a certain culture acts the way it does, why it perceives life along a certain path. Knowledge will bring about peace. Knowledge in the outer realm and also in that inner realm.

The [[knowledge]] you have of your own [[being]] gives you a sense of [[peace]]. For when you [[understand]] yourself you cannot be in [[conflict]] with yourself. When you understand others there can be a lessening of conflict. There can be [[understanding]]. And most importantly, when you can have a [[glimpse]] of the [[First Source and Center]], can have even a rudimentary [[knowledge]] of this All Loving [[Personality|Personage]], you will begin to [[feel]] [[peace]]. You will begin to be peace for others around you. '[[Blessed]] are the peacemakers for they are the children of God'.[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=140:3_The_Ordination_Sermon] They are those who have come to the [[realization]] of who [[God]] is. They are the ones that can see that this broad life that you have with its many [[diversities]], its ups and downs has a [[central]] [[purpose]]. Know that no life will be a smooth [[sea]], but you can have this smooth sea in your [[Inner Life|inner being]]. You can [[feel]] serenity and [[peace]] within at all times.

Reach for that, my dear [[friends]], and you will be totally [[transformed]]. Your lives will take on [[meaning]] beyond what you can even [[imagine]]! It is there for you. I [[wish]] for you to be of understanding so you can be at [[peace]]. [[Christ]] [[Michael]] said to His fellow [[brothers and sisters]], 'My [[peace]] I leave you, my peace I give you.[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=182:2_Last_Hour_Before_the_Betrayal] Sadden not your [[hearts]]; do not be [[afraid]].' Do not let this fear of those things around you keep you from [[feeling]] this [[peace]]. Grasp the [[meaning]] of [[Christ]] [[Michael]]'s [[words]]. Let your hearts not be [[afraid]]. This week think on [[peace]]. Think on it in the higher realms, that it can be internalized for you so that it can be made a real thing in the outer world. You know that Christ [[Michael]] suffered many ups and downs in His life on this [[plane]], and yet He was a man that was seen as [[understanding]] and knowing internal [[peace]]. And what He had in His life is [[possible]] for all. [[Peace]]! Let it reign in your [[being]]. Let it sit with the other [[attributes]] of [[love]] and [[hope]] and [[faith]] and [[trust]]. [[Blessed]] are the peacemakers for they are the children of God.[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=140:3_The_Ordination_Sermon] I will now welcome your questions."

 

Reach for that, my dear friends, and you will be totally transformed. Your lives will take on meaning beyond what you can even imagine! It is there for you. I wish for you to be of understanding so you can be at peace. Christ Michael said to His fellow brothers and sisters, 'My peace I leave you, my peace I give you. Sadden not your hearts; do not be afraid.' Do not let this fear of those things around you keep you from feeling this peace. Grasp the meaning of Christ Michael's words. Let your hearts not be afraid. This week think on peace. Think on it in the higher realms, that it can be internalized for you so that it can be made a real thing in the outer world. You know that Christ Michael suffered many ups and downs in His life on this plane, and yet He was a man that was seen as understanding and knowing internal peace. And what He had in His life is possible for all. Peace! Let it reign in your being. Let it sit with the other attributes of love and hope and faith and trust. Blessed are the peacemakers for they are the children of God. I will now welcome your questions."

===Dialogue===

===Dialogue===

B1: "Daniel, we have some introductions first. I would like to introduce my mother, A4 who is with us today."

B1: "Daniel, we have some introductions first. I would like to introduce my [[mother]], A4 who is with us today."

Daniel: "Yes, welcome A4. I am aware of you and I am pleased you came here this evening. You are special for all of us, to look upon someone who has spent many years on this earth plane, but who is still open and willing to learn, to grow. I say welcome. I am pleased you came!"

Daniel: "Yes, [[welcome]] A4. I am [[aware]] of you and I am pleased you came here this evening. You are special for all of us, to look upon someone who has spent many years on this [[earth]] plane, but who is still open and willing to [[learn]], to [[grow]]. I say [[welcome]]. I am pleased you came!"

K7: "Hi, Daniel. This is K7. I would like to introduce Wes M9."

K7: "Hi, Daniel. This is K7. I would like to introduce Wes M9."

Daniel: "Thank you K7. And yes, Wes, I welcome you. I say to you, young man, open your heart and be willing to let change come into your life. Know that you are loved, that the First Source and Center is a God of love; that all you do needs to be filled, aware of this love. Welcome." K3: "Daniel, I would like to introduce to the group, and again to you, Terry and Marlene who are with us this evening. We would, again, like to thank you through the auspices of Michael for your kind and generous private session yesterday. Thank you again."

Daniel: "Thank you K7. And yes, Wes, I welcome you. I say to you, [[young man]], open your [[heart]] and be willing to let [[change]] come into your life. Know that you are loved, that the [[First Source and Center]] is a [[God]] of [[love]]; that all you do needs to be filled, aware of this [[love]]. Welcome."  

 

K3: "Daniel, I would like to introduce to the [[group]], and again to you, Terry and Marlene who are with us this evening. We would, again, like to thank you through the auspices of [[Michael]] for your [[kind]] and [[generous]] [[private]] session yesterday. Thank you again."

Daniel: "And again welcome Marlene and J7. It was a pleasure to visit with you yesterday. And I would like to add a note that I enjoyed listening and being with you the rest of the evening in your conversations. It is this type of coming together with others that you will continue to plant seeds to further grow in your understanding. Welcome and my love goes with you and to the people in your group. Please let them know they are under our knowledge. Peace to you."

Daniel: "And again welcome Marlene and J7. It was a [[pleasure]] to [[visit]] with you yesterday. And I would like to add a note that I [[enjoyed]] [[listening]] and being with you the rest of the evening in your [[conversations]]. It is this type of coming [[together]] with others that you will continue to plant [[seeds]] to further [[grow]] in your [[understanding]]. Welcome and my [[love]] goes with you and to the people in your [[group]]. Please let them know they are under our [[knowledge]]. [[Peace]] to you."

B3: "Hi teacher Daniel, this is B3."

B3: "Hi teacher Daniel, this is B3."

Daniel: "Hello B3."

Daniel: "Hello B3."

B3: "I can't stand silence.(laughter) Just kidding."

B3: "I can't stand [[silence]].([[laughter]]) Just kidding."

 

B3: "That's what I want to talk to you about! You seem to have alluded in your lesson that before we will have peace on this planet we will have reached the level of Light and Life. Did I understand that correctly?"

B3: "That's what I want to talk to you about! You seem to have alluded in your lesson that before we will have [[peace]] on this planet we will have reached the level of [[Light and Life]]. Did I [[understand]] that correctly?"

Daniel: "In a sense. Part of the ability to end war is bringing a planet into Light and Life; being able to envision a broader perspective for all mankind. There will be many types of peace. But the peace I speak of is one where there are many upliftments in all areas of life; that people can work together despite their diversity; can be of the understanding of economic stability, planetary government and the knowledge of a one First Source and Center. All of these things will take place and in a planet that has evolved to Light and Life this is what you would see. You would see people of diverse cultures being able to work together; to be able to understand one another; to tolerate one another's differences; to work under one government organization that does not rule with an upper hand; where there will not be the haves and the have nots, but where there is more equity, more understanding, more ability of humans to be of service to one another, to reach out. There will be this lessening of need for personal gratification, personal power, personal wealth. And this can come about through individuals beginning with themselves with understanding peace. For when you understand true peace, the wants for material possessions, for power, fall to the wayside. And at that point you can come together as people, as sons and daughters of the First Source and Center to work and bring about peace on a planetary basis. Is this more helpful?"

Daniel: "In a sense. Part of the [[ability]] to end [[war]] is bringing a planet into [[Light and Life]]; being able to en[[vision]] a broader [[perspective]] for all [[mankind]]. There will be many types of [[peace]]. But the peace I speak of is one where there are many upliftments in all areas of life; that people can work [[together]] despite their [[diversity]]; can be of the [[understanding]] of [[economic]] [[stability]], [[planetary government]] and the [[knowledge]] of a one [[First Source and Center]]. All of these things will take place and in a [[planet]] that has evolved to [[Light and Life]] this is what you would see. You would see people of [[diverse]] [[cultures]] being able to work together; to be able to [[understand]] one another; to [[tolerate]] one another's [[differences]]; to work under [[one government]] [[organization]] that does not rule with an upper hand; where there will not be the haves and the have nots, but where there is more [[equity]], more [[understanding]], more [[ability]] of humans to be of [[service]] to one another, to reach out. There will be this lessening of need for [[personal]] [[gratification]], personal [[power]], personal [[wealth]]. And this can come about through [[individuals]] beginning with themselves with understanding [[peace]]. For when you understand true peace, the wants for [[material]] [[possessions]], for [[power]], fall to the wayside. And at that [[point]] you can come together as people, as sons and daughters of the [[First Source and Center]] to work and bring about [[peace]] on a [[planetary]] basis. Is this more helpful?"

B3: "Yes, thank you. Let me follow up on that with another question. Of the conditions the book says planets must obtain before we are reaching Light and Life, . .and it's been a while since I have read this so I may not have this exactly right..there are three which we haven't yet attained: we haven't the single language, although English seems to be coming along to that point; we don't have a single government, although there seems to be some progress made in that; it seems to me the final one, whether we have a single religion, that seems to be the one that we are making the slowest progress on...my interpretation of that seems to be to believe in God...is there something you can tell us about this latter one that might be helpful in our walk at this point?"

B3: "Yes, thank you. Let me follow up on that with another [[question]]. Of the conditions [[Urantia Book|the book]] says [[planets]] must obtain before we are reaching [[Light and Life]], . .and it's been a while since I have [[read]] this so I may not have this exactly right..there are [[three]] which we haven't yet attained: we haven't the single [[language]], although [[English]] seems to be coming along to that [[point]]; we don't have a single [[government]], although there seems to be some [[progress]] made in that; it seems to me the final one, whether we have a single [[religion]], that seems to be the one that we are making the slowest [[progress]] on...my [[interpretation]] of that seems to be to [[believe]] in [[God]]...is there something you can tell us about this latter one that might be helpful in our walk at this point?"

Daniel: "The formation of a single religion is very far distant. If there can be understanding, as you say, of a one God, First Source and Center, it becomes, you see, a matter of what is meant by religion. Religion can be understood as that institution, and you know the many that I speak of, or it can be that which is in the individual, the faith that the individual has; that religion is that which brings you to the understanding of what faith is, your belief that there is an overseer. And you see, as more and more people begin to question the dogmas, the institutions that they are in, they will search for other avenues that will bring them the spiritual nourishment they need. For you see, the religion that has grown up from Christ Michael was not the religion He wished. It became a religion of Him and not about the First Source and Center, not about the teachings that He brought to this planet. If this world could understand a one personage Deity; could understand that there is a brotherhood and sisterhood among all people; that you are indeed your brother's keeper as he is yours; that you are part of more than a single planet, that you have cosmic citizenship as well; when this can be understood then true service, loving service to one another and peace will prevail. Part of this teaching mission is to bring you into this realization; to fertilize your souls, your beings, that you can grow and produce fruits and your fruits can scatter seeds. And as seeds are planted through successive generations, they will take root. And as people begin to take it upon themselves to search for knowledge, for wisdom, no longer can the institutions of religions be dictators. For the seeds you plant will help others to question, to ask, will stir their souls to unrest, that they too may begin their journey, their quest for faith, their quest to know. Is this helpful?"

Daniel: "The formation of a single [[religion]] is very far distant. If there can be [[understanding]], as you say, of a one [[God]], [[First Source and Center]], it becomes, you see, a matter of what is meant by [[religion]]. Religion can be [[understood]] as that [[institution]], and you know the many that I [[speak]] of, or it can be that which is in the [[individual]], the [[faith]] that the individual has; that religion is that which brings you to the [[understanding]] of what faith is, your [[belief]] that there is an overseer. And you see, as more and more people begin to question the [[dogmas]], the [[institutions]] that they are in, they will search for other avenues that will bring them the [[spiritual]] nourishment they need. For you see, the [[religion]] that has grown up from [[Christ]] [[Michael]] was not the religion He wished. It became a religion of Him and not about the [[First Source and Center]], not about the teachings that He brought to this [[planet]]. If this world could [[understand]] a one personage [[Deity]]; could understand that there is a [[Siblings|brotherhood and sisterhood]] among all people; that you are indeed your brother's keeper as he is yours; that you are part of more than a single [[planet]], that you have [[cosmic]] [[citizenship]] as well; when this can be [[understood]] then true [[service]], loving service to one another and [[peace]] will prevail. Part of this [[teaching mission]] is to bring you into this [[realization]]; to fertilize your [[souls]], your beings, that you can [[grow]] and produce fruits and your fruits can scatter [[seeds]]. And as seeds are planted through [[successive]] [[generations]], they will take [[root]]. And as people begin to take it upon themselves to search for [[knowledge]], for [[wisdom]], no longer can the [[institutions]] of [[religions]] be [[dictators]]. For the [[seeds]] you plant will help others to [[question]], to ask, will stir their [[souls]] to unrest, that they too may begin their [[journey]], their quest for [[faith]], their quest to know. Is this helpful?"

B3: "Yes, thank you."

B3: "Yes, thank you."

Daniel: "Yes. And V1, thank you for your [[insight]]. Let us look at this avenue that V1 speaks of. Of course it is far more removed to [[study]] a [[culture]] a thousand miles across the [[ocean]] where you do not have to be in [[relationship]] with them. And so I say, do that as much as you can, but make it a daily thing to [[study]] your fellow brothers and sisters whom you [[interact]] with. [[Observe]] them. Note who they are. Note things about them. And know that they, too, just as you, have the daily [[struggle]], the daily grind. And in your [[observation]] of these people, in your [[conversations]] with them, you will glean [[insight]] about them which you can hold in your [[being]] to help you to [[understand]] why they do the things they do. You may not [[agree]] with them. And this is understandable! You cannot agree with everyone at all times. But if you can understand where they are coming from, what their [[perspective]] is at any given [[moment]], then this gives you the [[knowledge]] and the understanding so that you can [[interact]] with them; that if you know that particular [[person]] is having a [[difficult]] day, that this is not the time to go in and say, 'look, we have another major [[problem]]'.([[laughter]]) For you will be met by this person with [[anger]], with [[frustration]] which many take personally. V1, especially know that. You would internalize this and in this internalization there becomes a twisted knot and this twisted knot is your [[understanding]] of that [[person]]. You tend to look, then, with more [[negativeness]] about this person.

 

Daniel: "Yes. And V1, thank you for your insight. Let us look at this avenue that V1 speaks of. Of course it is far more removed to study a culture a thousand miles across the ocean where you do not have to be in relationship with them. And so I say, do that as much as you can, but make it a daily thing to study your fellow brothers and sisters whom you interact with. Observe them. Note who they are. Note things about them. And know that they, too, just as you, have the daily struggle, the daily grind. And in your observation of these people, in your conversations with them, you will glean insight about them which you can hold in your being to help you to understand why they do the things they do. You may not agree with them. And this is understandable! You cannot agree with everyone at all times. But if you can understand where they are coming from, what their perspective is at any given moment, then this gives you the knowledge and the understanding so that you can interact with them; that if you know that particular person is having a difficult day, that this is not the time to go in and say, 'look, we have another major problem'.(laughter) For you will be met by this person with anger, with frustration which many take personally. V1, especially know that. You would internalize this and in this internalization there becomes a twisted knot and this twisted knot is your understanding of that person. You tend to look, then, with more negativeness about this person.

And while my example is very simple, look to it on more important issues; that the more you can understand about your brothers and sisters in any given relationship, the better your relationship will be. If you can put aside your pride in dealing with them, in your feeling that you are the one that needs to be in charge, that you are superior and far knowing more, or whatever the case may be, and look on your brothers and sisters as an equal with you, striving, struggling, going through joy and sorrow, ups and downs, then it is for sure much easier to deal with problems or to see things that do not touch you real personally, do not touch your emotions. Yes. These are the ones that are most difficult, for they touch your inner being. They can touch that nerve that will cause you to react. And part of the messages for the many weeks we have been together is to build that foundation so that you do not react, but you act out of knowledge and wisdom and love; to validate all people for who they are, knowing that you will not always agree, but because they are your brother and sister, that they have the Indwelling Spirit within them, that you will take the time to know them, to allow them to be a part of your life in an area that is not based on judgment. It will not be easy. As you are able to bring those parts of your inner being and manifest them in the outer life, you will have a more total perspective and picture thereof. Has this helped in any way?"

And while my example is very simple, look to it on more important issues; that the more you can understand about your brothers and sisters in any given relationship, the better your relationship will be. If you can put aside your pride in dealing with them, in your feeling that you are the one that needs to be in charge, that you are superior and far knowing more, or whatever the case may be, and look on your brothers and sisters as an equal with you, striving, struggling, going through joy and sorrow, ups and downs, then it is for sure much easier to deal with problems or to see things that do not touch you real personally, do not touch your emotions. Yes. These are the ones that are most difficult, for they touch your inner being. They can touch that nerve that will cause you to react. And part of the messages for the many weeks we have been together is to build that foundation so that you do not react, but you act out of knowledge and wisdom and love; to validate all people for who they are, knowing that you will not always agree, but because they are your brother and sister, that they have the Indwelling Spirit within them, that you will take the time to know them, to allow them to be a part of your life in an area that is not based on judgment. It will not be easy. As you are able to bring those parts of your inner being and manifest them in the outer life, you will have a more total perspective and picture thereof. Has this helped in any way?"