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| *Oct. 1, 1992 Lesson For Young People | | *Oct. 1, 1992 Lesson For Young People |
| ===Lesson=== | | ===Lesson=== |
− | ===='''''[[Plan]]'''''==== | + | ===='''''[[Creation]]'''''==== |
| In the beginning, or maybe even before that, there was always [[God]]. He was [[perfect]]: smart, | | In the beginning, or maybe even before that, there was always [[God]]. He was [[perfect]]: smart, |
| [[wise]], [[fair]], [[kind]], and able to see into the [[future]]. There was this one thing, though, that He [[thought]] | | [[wise]], [[fair]], [[kind]], and able to see into the [[future]]. There was this one thing, though, that He [[thought]] |
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| I think the best [[description]] of it is standing on the bow of a large ship so far above the [[water]] | | I think the best [[description]] of it is standing on the bow of a large ship so far above the [[water]] |
− | and so far [[projected]] forward that even the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prow ship's prow], cutting through the [[waves]] makes no [[sound]] | + | and so far [[projected]] forward that even the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prow ship's prow], cutting through the [[waves]] makes no [[sound]] |
| that reaches the [[listener]]. You look out into the [[fog]], all your [[senses]] keen and there is [[simply]] no | | that reaches the [[listener]]. You look out into the [[fog]], all your [[senses]] keen and there is [[simply]] no |
| [[information]]. No [[thoughts]], no [[vision]], no smells, no sounds, no [[feelings]]. And yet, you are | | [[information]]. No [[thoughts]], no [[vision]], no smells, no sounds, no [[feelings]]. And yet, you are |
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| [[Welcome]] and good evening. I am your [[teacher]], Will, who [[loves]] you. [Telephone rings, | | [[Welcome]] and good evening. I am your [[teacher]], Will, who [[loves]] you. [Telephone rings, |
| answering machine answers, caller leaves a [[message]].] There's always [[communication]]. Thank you | | answering machine answers, caller leaves a [[message]].] There's always [[communication]]. Thank you |
− | with your [[indulgence]] with our long [[stillness]] session tonight. For some of the [[group]] members it is | + | with your indulgence with our long [[stillness]] session tonight. For some of the [[group]] members it is |
| the only [[stillness]] practice that they do, so, since this is a [[powerful]] setting for [[stillness]] practice, we | | the only [[stillness]] practice that they do, so, since this is a [[powerful]] setting for [[stillness]] practice, we |
| like them to have [[good]] and deep [[experience]]. We have [[observers]] tonight; many spirit [[teachers]] are | | like them to have [[good]] and deep [[experience]]. We have [[observers]] tonight; many spirit [[teachers]] are |
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| be suitable as [[methods]] of [[inquiry]] into private areas of interest. For now, the floor is open. | | be suitable as [[methods]] of [[inquiry]] into private areas of interest. For now, the floor is open. |
| Question away. | | Question away. |
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| ===Dialogue=== | | ===Dialogue=== |
| HAL: OK, I'll kick it off here. I've noticed in [[stillness]] practice [[two]] [[different]] [[feelings]] or two | | HAL: OK, I'll kick it off here. I've noticed in [[stillness]] practice [[two]] [[different]] [[feelings]] or two |
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| JOAN: I have combined some [[prayer]] and [[visualization]] at the beginning of my [[meditation]] then | | JOAN: I have combined some [[prayer]] and [[visualization]] at the beginning of my [[meditation]] then |
− | basically done [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transcendental_Meditation TM] without the [[mantra]]. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biofeedback Biofeedback] has shown that this produces [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpha_waves alpha waves] | + | basically done [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transcendental_Meditation TM] without the [[mantra]]. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biofeedback Biofeedback] has shown that this produces [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpha_waves alpha waves] |
| and a [[feeling]] of deep [[relaxation]]. Is this deep [[silence]] a suitable platform from which to [[focus]] a | | and a [[feeling]] of deep [[relaxation]]. Is this deep [[silence]] a suitable platform from which to [[focus]] a |
| reaching to [[God]] without and [[Thought Adjuster|the fragment within]] and is the [[purpose]] of this [[practice]] to [[grow]] | | reaching to [[God]] without and [[Thought Adjuster|the fragment within]] and is the [[purpose]] of this [[practice]] to [[grow]] |
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| [[focus]] on [[listening]] for inner guidance or would it be better from a shallower level of [[meditation]]? | | [[focus]] on [[listening]] for inner guidance or would it be better from a shallower level of [[meditation]]? |
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− | WILL: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transcendental_Meditation Transcendental meditation] and similar [[techniques]] of [[meditation]] are recommended except | + | WILL: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transcendental_Meditation Transcendental meditation] and similar [[techniques]] of [[meditation]] are recommended except |
| to the extent that they lead to [[Annihilation|obliteration]] of [[consciousness]]. Obliteration of consciousness is a | | to the extent that they lead to [[Annihilation|obliteration]] of [[consciousness]]. Obliteration of consciousness is a |
− | [[difficult]] concept to convey. So long as your [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transcendental_Meditation transcendental meditation] does not fall below the | + | [[difficult]] concept to convey. So long as your [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transcendental_Meditation transcendental meditation] does not fall below the |
| [[state]] of [[relaxation]] with a [[feeling]] of readiness to it, with a feeling of [[potentiality]] to it, you do well. | | [[state]] of [[relaxation]] with a [[feeling]] of readiness to it, with a feeling of [[potentiality]] to it, you do well. |
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| must be [[conscious]]. Therefore we attempt to discourage people from becoming [[entangled]] in | | must be [[conscious]]. Therefore we attempt to discourage people from becoming [[entangled]] in |
| elaborate schemes of [[self]] [[projection]] or identification with [[natural]] [[phenomena]] or [[celestial]] bodies in | | elaborate schemes of [[self]] [[projection]] or identification with [[natural]] [[phenomena]] or [[celestial]] bodies in |
− | the astronomic [[sky]]. Or [[practices]] such as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astral_projection astral projection]. Where you are, who you are, is | + | the astronomic [[sky]]. Or [[practices]] such as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astral_projection astral projection]. Where you are, who you are, is |
| always [[good]] enough for [[God]]. You need not remake yourself. [[God]] loves you anyway. | | always [[good]] enough for [[God]]. You need not remake yourself. [[God]] loves you anyway. |
| God's [[communication]] with you is not conveyed with [[human]] [[words]]; certainly not in the | | God's [[communication]] with you is not conveyed with [[human]] [[words]]; certainly not in the |
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| WILL: The [[pressure]] that you feel is a [[physiological]] [[manifestation]] in [[changes]] in [[magnetism]] which | | WILL: The [[pressure]] that you feel is a [[physiological]] [[manifestation]] in [[changes]] in [[magnetism]] which |
− | are occurring as a part of the reencircuiting [[process]]. Because of the large [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seawater salt water] content of | + | are occurring as a part of the reencircuiting [[process]]. Because of the large [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seawater salt water] content of |
− | your [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circulation_%28physiology%29 blood stream system], your bodies are peculiarly [[sensitive]] to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ionization ionization] and subtle [[changes]] in | + | your [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circulation_%28physiology%29 blood stream system], your bodies are peculiarly [[sensitive]] to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ionization ionization] and subtle [[changes]] in |
| the [[magnetic]] [[surroundings]] which are [[manipulated]] from time to time mostly as a result of the | | the [[magnetic]] [[surroundings]] which are [[manipulated]] from time to time mostly as a result of the |
| comings and goings of certain [[spirit]] [[personalities]]. [Dog barks, [[laughter]]] The simplest way to | | comings and goings of certain [[spirit]] [[personalities]]. [Dog barks, [[laughter]]] The simplest way to |
− | [[describe]] it is as if a [[magnet]] is passed through a field of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charged_particles charged particles]. Every particle in the | + | [[describe]] it is as if a [[magnet]] is passed through a field of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charged_particles charged particles]. Every particle in the |
| field feels the pull of the passage of the [[magnetically]] charged object depending upon proximity. I | | field feels the pull of the passage of the [[magnetically]] charged object depending upon proximity. I |
| do not [[believe]] we have caused any [[pain]] to anyone, and I can see that it might be somewhat | | do not [[believe]] we have caused any [[pain]] to anyone, and I can see that it might be somewhat |
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| KATHY: While you are [[physiological]] things, the second thing I [[experienced]] at one time, | | KATHY: While you are [[physiological]] things, the second thing I [[experienced]] at one time, |
− | especially when I was [[practicing]] more regularly, was a sort of a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G_force G force] and a [[feeling]] of going | + | especially when I was [[practicing]] more regularly, was a sort of a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G_force G force] and a [[feeling]] of going |
| upwards and it was always followed by definitely a quickening and a better [[feeling]] at the end of | | upwards and it was always followed by definitely a quickening and a better [[feeling]] at the end of |
| that. Is that also included in that sort of thing or is it strictly a [[psychological]] [[phenomena]]? | | that. Is that also included in that sort of thing or is it strictly a [[psychological]] [[phenomena]]? |
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| Good evening once again. I am your [[teacher]], Will, who always [[loves]] you. I enjoyed your | | Good evening once again. I am your [[teacher]], Will, who always [[loves]] you. I enjoyed your |
− | comments tonight. I found particularly instructive your comments on the [[dearth]] of comments | + | comments tonight. I found particularly instructive your comments on the dearth of comments |
| from last week's [[meeting]]. I will say that it does not indicate anything particularly valuable that | | from last week's [[meeting]]. I will say that it does not indicate anything particularly valuable that |
| people should have [[immediate]] comments or immediate [[perceptions]] [[responding]] to the teachings | | people should have [[immediate]] comments or immediate [[perceptions]] [[responding]] to the teachings |
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| If it is alright I would like to [[describe]], in some detail, what I [[consider]] to be the [[human]] [[problem]] | | If it is alright I would like to [[describe]], in some detail, what I [[consider]] to be the [[human]] [[problem]] |
| each of you faces when [[intersecting]] with the [[spiritual]] world. If we look at the [[material]] [[universe]], | | each of you faces when [[intersecting]] with the [[spiritual]] world. If we look at the [[material]] [[universe]], |
− | the worlds of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trees trees], [[animals]] and [[planets]], as a [[horizontal]] [[universe]] extending out in every direction | + | the worlds of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trees trees], [[animals]] and [[planets]], as a [[horizontal]] [[universe]] extending out in every direction |
| to [[infinity]] on a flat [[plane]]. By [[contrast]], we might see the [[spiritual]] [[universe]] as a universe | | to [[infinity]] on a flat [[plane]]. By [[contrast]], we might see the [[spiritual]] [[universe]] as a universe |
| [[intersecting]] the material at right angles. You might think of the [[material]] [[universe]] as a [[stage]] and | | [[intersecting]] the material at right angles. You might think of the [[material]] [[universe]] as a [[stage]] and |
− | the [[spiritual]] universe as a [[column]] of [[light]] shining down from directly above. You are on the | + | the [[spiritual]] universe as a column of [[light]] shining down from directly above. You are on the |
| [[stage]]. Where do we see the [[light]]? Where it [[intersects]] the stage. How do we know it is light? | | [[stage]]. Where do we see the [[light]]? Where it [[intersects]] the stage. How do we know it is light? |
| Because it intersects the stage. The onlookers from a similar [[horizontal]] perspective cannot see | | Because it intersects the stage. The onlookers from a similar [[horizontal]] perspective cannot see |
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| though it is true that you can know [[God]] as He is meant to be known, as He [[desires]] to be known, | | though it is true that you can know [[God]] as He is meant to be known, as He [[desires]] to be known, |
| solely upon your own interconnection by means of the [[Thought Adjuster]], that is not all there is to | | solely upon your own interconnection by means of the [[Thought Adjuster]], that is not all there is to |
− | the [[spiritual]] [[universe]]. For your place in [[time]] is but one [[beam]] of [[light]] and there are countless. It is | + | the [[spiritual]] [[universe]]. For your place in [[time]] is but one [[Ray|beam]] of [[light]] and there are countless. It is |
| [[necessary]] for each of you to go beyond the walls of the [[court]] and walk out into the [[dark]]. I think | | [[necessary]] for each of you to go beyond the walls of the [[court]] and walk out into the [[dark]]. I think |
| that you will find when you attempt this that the [[light]] will [[travel]] with you. | | that you will find when you attempt this that the [[light]] will [[travel]] with you. |
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| These are my [[words]] for you tonight.I [[understand]] that you have [[questions]]. Let us [[proceed]] as we did last week. First question, please. | | These are my [[words]] for you tonight.I [[understand]] that you have [[questions]]. Let us [[proceed]] as we did last week. First question, please. |
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| ===Dialogue=== | | ===Dialogue=== |
| ===='''''[[Stillness]]'''''==== | | ===='''''[[Stillness]]'''''==== |
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| when you are near the [[extreme]] reaches of [[physical]] [[effort]]. At such a time your [[body]] needs [[sleep]], | | when you are near the [[extreme]] reaches of [[physical]] [[effort]]. At such a time your [[body]] needs [[sleep]], |
| [[rest]] at the very least. [[The Father]] will not [[interfere]] with that. Neither should you take on a large | | [[rest]] at the very least. [[The Father]] will not [[interfere]] with that. Neither should you take on a large |
− | dose of [[stimulating]] [[drugs]], such as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tea tea] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coffee coffee]. That situation would be equally unproductive as | + | dose of [[stimulating]] [[drugs]], such as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tea tea] or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coffee coffee]. That situation would be equally unproductive as |
− | a [[polar]] [[opposite]]. Nor would it be especially [[effective]] if a [[person]] was in a great [[agitated]] [[emotional]] | + | a polar [[opposite]]. Nor would it be especially [[effective]] if a [[person]] was in a great [[agitated]] [[emotional]] |
| state, although we will say that [[stillness]] is generally the proper remedy for [[agitation]] and should | | state, although we will say that [[stillness]] is generally the proper remedy for [[agitation]] and should |
| [[work]] to swiftly bring you back into [[balance]] with your [[normal]] [[self]]. Such does not [[equal]] | | [[work]] to swiftly bring you back into [[balance]] with your [[normal]] [[self]]. Such does not [[equal]] |
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| that the [[ideal]] would be an [[attitude]] of [[relaxed]] [[Attention|alertness]]. We have many times remarked that | | that the [[ideal]] would be an [[attitude]] of [[relaxed]] [[Attention|alertness]]. We have many times remarked that |
| [[stillness]] practice must be [[conscious]] and in [[simple]] fashion it is easy to figure out that certain [[body]] | | [[stillness]] practice must be [[conscious]] and in [[simple]] fashion it is easy to figure out that certain [[body]] |
− | [[positions]] are more productive of relaxed alertness. In a general sense [[body]] positions that tend to | + | [[position]]s are more productive of relaxed alertness. In a general sense [[body]] positions that tend to |
| [[interrupt]] the [[flow]] of [[physical]] [[energy]] also tend to produce - I am searching for a [[word]] - | | [[interrupt]] the [[flow]] of [[physical]] [[energy]] also tend to produce - I am searching for a [[word]] - |
| impairment of the flow of [[energy]]. This will cause a necessary diminution of the available [[body]] | | impairment of the flow of [[energy]]. This will cause a necessary diminution of the available [[body]] |
| [[energy]] with a [[negative]] [[effect]] upon relaxed alertness. We have no preference for [[body]] [[posture]] but | | [[energy]] with a [[negative]] [[effect]] upon relaxed alertness. We have no preference for [[body]] [[posture]] but |
− | in its most basic form I would say a person should maintain an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erect_%28position%29 erect position], relaxed with the | + | in its most basic form I would say a person should maintain an [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erect_%28position%29 erect position], relaxed with the |
| limbs in some [[natural]] resting position and not twisted, tied or knotted in any particular [[mystical]] | | limbs in some [[natural]] resting position and not twisted, tied or knotted in any particular [[mystical]] |
| fashion. Does that answer? | | fashion. Does that answer? |
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| WILL: Next question. | | WILL: Next question. |
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| ===='''''[[Growth]]'''''==== | | ===='''''[[Growth]]'''''==== |
| JUDY: Will, this is Judy. I'm sorry I couldn't be here last week but I did [[listen]] to the tapes and | | JUDY: Will, this is Judy. I'm sorry I couldn't be here last week but I did [[listen]] to the tapes and |
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| [[guidance]] the more we might be able to [[trust]] our own [[insights]] about our daily lives and get our | | [[guidance]] the more we might be able to [[trust]] our own [[insights]] about our daily lives and get our |
| lives more in [[tune]] with [[the Father]]'s will. | | lives more in [[tune]] with [[the Father]]'s will. |
− | And the last one is that as we approach the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anniversary anniversary date] of this [[group]] it occurs to me that | + | And the last one is that as we approach the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anniversary anniversary date] of this [[group]] it occurs to me that |
| we have spent a great deal of time trying to [[understand]] [[communication]] because it is a [[phenomena]] | | we have spent a great deal of time trying to [[understand]] [[communication]] because it is a [[phenomena]] |
| that's novel to us but we are just now beginning to [[realize]] that stillness should be the important | | that's novel to us but we are just now beginning to [[realize]] that stillness should be the important |
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| WILL: I [[embrace]] themes two, three and four exactly as you have [[stated]] yet I will offer a | | WILL: I [[embrace]] themes two, three and four exactly as you have [[stated]] yet I will offer a |
| refinement about [[stillness]] [[practice]] as the [[method]] of [[spiritual growth]]. Long ago on [[your planet]] | | refinement about [[stillness]] [[practice]] as the [[method]] of [[spiritual growth]]. Long ago on [[your planet]] |
− | people in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Hemisphere Northern Hemisphere] [[recognized]] that although the [[picture]] presented among the | + | people in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Hemisphere Northern Hemisphere] [[recognized]] that although the [[picture]] presented among the |
| [[stars]] in the nighttime [[sky]] was changing throughout the [[course]] of the night, there was one star | | [[stars]] in the nighttime [[sky]] was changing throughout the [[course]] of the night, there was one star |
| around which all things [[rotated]]. That one star was reliable. It appeared every night in exactly the | | around which all things [[rotated]]. That one star was reliable. It appeared every night in exactly the |
− | same place and, no matter the motion of the other stars, that [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polestar polestar] could be relied upon until | + | same place and, no matter the motion of the other stars, that [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polestar polestar] could be relied upon until |
| the [[morning]] sun dawned. The polestar is not a bright [[star]]. It is rather dim, but it is just as | | the [[morning]] sun dawned. The polestar is not a bright [[star]]. It is rather dim, but it is just as |
− | reliable. [[Knowledge]] of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polestar polestar] made life more [[reliable]] for those people. It did not make it | + | reliable. [[Knowledge]] of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polestar polestar] made life more [[reliable]] for those people. It did not make it |
| any easier. They had a more sturdy [[tool]] for [[navigating]] the passages of life but it did not take | | any easier. They had a more sturdy [[tool]] for [[navigating]] the passages of life but it did not take |
| them there. They had a [[method]] of transiting from one [[learning]] [[experience]] to another, but the | | them there. They had a [[method]] of transiting from one [[learning]] [[experience]] to another, but the |