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Jan. 17, 1993

Jan. 17, 1993

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

In coming forth to bring [[the Father]]'s will to others, we must constantly be aware of the example you are setting by your actions. While intending love, be careful that you do not unknowingly produce a negative affect. In conversation it is easy to agree with one another. In attempting to find commonness with a friend, beware that you do not commiserate. If one is having a bad day, let them know that they can be having a good day. This course of responding to one's misfortune with a positive outlook creates a tendency for the one who is down to look up. When you come to your fellow beings with the message that you have come to understand, always be aware of the positive outlook. Teaching the positive message that Michael had to give will always be respond-ed to much more positively than to teach about his death. The message of love, of fellowship, brotherhood and to be children of the Father, this is the message he came to give. The religious followings today which hold his ideals should be brought back to the understanding of his message. How, then, do you approach this, you may ask? By coming not in a confrontational mode with those in authority but, instead, by coming with a positive energy, with a knowingness of this message, being able to share this with those both in authority and those who are seeking. Love is the positive force which motivates us to act. In using negative means you can destroy the foundations of love. A positive outlook can never be created with a negative message. So look to bring forth the positive in your life, both in your actions and your words. Be careful of the message you send, that what is intended is what is given. Many people on this world today are seeking for answers more than ever before. The time is ripe for the message to be heard. So take the message and let it spread. Take the dreams which you would accomplish and let them occur. Always be aware that the message you are trying to give is the one that you are giving.  

In coming forth to bring [[the Father]]'s will to others, we must constantly be [[aware]] of the example you are setting by your [[actions]]. While intending [[love]], be careful that you do not unknowingly produce a [[negative]] affect. In [[conversation]] it is easy to [[agree]] with one another. In attempting to find commonness with a [[friend]], beware that you do not commiserate. If one is having a bad day, let them know that they can be having a [[good]] day. This course of [[responding]] to one's misfortune with a [[positive]] outlook creates a tendency for the one who is down to look up. When you come to your fellow beings with the [[message]] that you have come to [[understand]], always be [[aware]] of the [[positive]] outlook. Teaching the positive [[message]] that [[Michael]] had to give will always be respond-ed to much more positively than to teach about his [[death]]. The message of [[love]], of fellowship, brotherhood and to be children of [[the Father]], this is the [[message]] he came to give. The religious followings today which hold his [[ideals]] should be brought back to the [[understanding]] of his [[message]]. How, then, do you approach this, you may ask? By coming not in a confrontational mode with those in [[authority]] but, instead, by coming with a [[positive]] energy, with a knowingness of this message, being able to [[share]] this with those both in authority and those who are seeking. [[Love]] is the positive force which [[motivates]] us to [[act]]. In using [[negative]] means you can destroy the [[foundations]] of [[love]]. A positive outlook can never be created with a [[negative]] message. So look to bring forth the positive in your life, both in your [[actions]] and your [[words]]. Be careful of the message you send, that what is intended is what is given. Many people on this world today are seeking for answers more than ever before. The time is ripe for the [[message]] to be heard. So take the message and let it spread. Take the [[dreams]] which you would accomplish and let them occur. Always be [[aware]] that the message you are trying to give is the one that you are giving.  

===Dialogue===

===Dialogue===

Hello, I am Elyon. It is nice to be here. I would answer a few questions.

Hello, I am Elyon. It is nice to be here. I would answer a few questions.

Elyon: You are welcome.

Elyon: You are welcome.

Elyon: [[Routines]], while sometimes seeming to be unimaginative, have much merit if the [[routine]] is of a [[positive]] nature. By bringing yourself in the routine of giving your life to [[the Father]] each day -both your [[good]] times and the bad times- by coming to the [[awareness]] that He is there with you through your day; by [[listening]] for His [[guidance]] in your life, and by taking what you know to be right and bringing that forth in your life amidst the commonplace [[duties]] that you fulfill; by affecting those around you in a [[positive]] light, this would be a routine that would be considered most admirable. In coming to [[creativity]] you must just look for what it is that you would want to do, what the [[message]] is that you would want to send, ways that you can enhance this [[message]]. Then you can strive to accomplish these things. When creating [[ideas]] for [[action]], many have the tendency to not follow through because they see the [[work]] involved. So just take those things you would want to do, [[formulate]] the [[vision]] of how to accomplish them, and then go forth to work to make these [[dreams]] real. Does this help you?

 

Elyon: Routines, while sometimes seeming to be unimaginative, have much merit if the routine is of a positive nature. By bringing yourself in the routine of giving your life to the Father each day -both your good times and the bad times- by coming to the awareness that He is there with you through your day; by listening for His guidance in your life, and by taking what you know to be right and bringing that forth in your life amidst the commonplace duties that you fulfill; by affecting those around you in a positive light, this would be a routine that would be considered most admirable. In coming to creativity you must just look for what it is that you would want to do, what the message is that you would want to send, ways that you can enhance this message. Then you can strive to accomplish these things. When creating ideas for action, many have the tendency to not follow through because they see the work involved. So just take those things you would want to do, formulate the vision of how to accomplish them, and then go forth to work to make these dreams real. Does this help you?

Yes,I will think about what you have said. Sounds good.

Yes,I will think about what you have said. Sounds good.

Elyon: You are welcome.

Elyon: You are welcome.

Hello, Elyon. I have a question. I have always respected the portrayal that Jesus presented to us of turning evil into good. When I come into a situation in my life where I am in disagreement with some person, or believe that their behavior is not appropriate, I have a desire to let them know. I tend to run this tape in my mind of, who am I to say? Maybe I don't have the whole picture. Maybe if I understood them....In going through that process I tend to squelch my own feelings or my own opinion and not express them and feel frustration. I'd like your insights on how to admonish another person or express my feelings of a higher way such that I uphold that principle of the positive and be true to my feelings as well as sensitive to theirs.

Elyon: This is the test. To [[decipher]] the [[difference]] between someone who is doing something wrong and to just be in disagreement with one. Those who are coming, seeking, striving for an increasing [[God consciousness]] in their lives have a pretty good [[understanding]] of the difference between these things. When you are in [[disagreement]] with somebody then you can just produce an opposing [[viewpoint]] in a [[positive]] way without bringing down the other person's view. By uplifting the high point that another person views instead of bringing down the low points. But when you sense that something is wrong, truly wrong, [[evil]], then it must be known for what it is. On these occasions somewhat of an [[admonishment]] is in order. And each circumstance must be looked at carefully to [[decide]] best upon the [[course]] of [[action]]. If you were to see a [[friend]] taking something from a grocery store without paying for it, then the proper course would, of course, be to let him know that what he is doing is wrong. There is not a whole lot that you must do to substantiate your [[argument]], for the person will also know that what he has done is wrong. You are just pointing it out. Does this mean that you must turn him in to [[authorities]]? This must be [[deciphered]] in each person's [[mind]]. If somebody in your [[presence]] were to [[attack]] another either verbally or physically then, again, the [[action]] is known for what it is. By bringing the person to an [[awareness]] of this action, an [[admonishment]] or a restraint cannot be wrong. So, in [[deciding]] when someone is doing something wrong or just in opposition, you can then decide the course of action most appropriate. Does this help you?

Elyon: This is the test. To decipher the difference between someone who is doing something wrong and to just be in disagreement with one. Those who are coming, seeking, striving for an increasing God consciousness in their lives have a pretty good understanding of the difference between these things. When you are in disagreement with somebody then you can just produce an opposing viewpoint in a positive way without bringing down the other person's view. By uplifting the high point that another person views instead of bringing down the low points. But when you sense that something is wrong, truly wrong, evil, then it must be known for what it is. On these occasions somewhat of an admonishment is in order. And each circumstance must be looked at carefully to decide best upon the course of action. If you were to see a friend taking something from a grocery store without paying for it, then the proper course would, of course, be to let him know that what he is doing is wrong. There is not a whole lot that you must do to substantiate your argument, for the person will also know that what he has done is wrong. You are just pointing it out. Does this mean that you must turn him in to authorities? This must be deciphered in each person's mind. If somebody in your presence were to attack another either verbally or physically then, again, the action is known for what it is. By bringing the person to an awareness of this action, an admonishment or a restraint cannot be wrong. So, in deciding when someone is doing something wrong or just in opposition, you can then decide the course of action most appropriate. Does this help you?

Yes, it [[clarifies]] things greatly. Thank you.

Yes, it clarifies things greatly. Thank you.

Elyon, I believe myself to be [[sincerely]] seeking to [[do the will of the Father]] with many [[obstacles]] in my spiritual [[path]]. I wonder if, from your [[perspective]], you could [[illuminate]] for me today the foremost obstacle in my path, the "obstacle of the week" that I might work on.

Elyon: This is difficult, for you are asking me to [[focus]] on your [[negatives]], and my [[purpose]] here is to uplift the positives beyond your negatives. You truly have a [[desire]] to [[do the will of your Father]], and in seeking to do that will, people do not always succeed to the levels that they would deem appropriate. But in attempting to do the will, you are [[progressing]]. I would say to you that when you see what it is that you would like to put forth, then you must strive to make it so. You must give yourself the time to be with y[[our Father]], to [[focus]] on Him. . ..(tape flipped)...you want to happen in your life. Many people find it hard to take the time to be in [[silence]] with [[the Father]] because it is a time of [[vulnerability]]. Take this time. Wash away the [[stress]] and [[anxieties]]. This time is a cleansing time more than any other. Then you can see [[clearly]] what lies ahead in your life and what you would accomplish. Do not [[focus]] on your [[weaknesses]]. By focus-ing on the [[positive]] aspects of your life, then in time those things which you [[perceive]] as weaknesses will [[dissolve]]. Does this help you?

 

Elyon: This is difficult, for you are asking me to focus on your negatives, and my purpose here is to uplift the positives beyond your negatives. You truly have a desire to do the will of your Father, and in seeking to do that will, people do not always succeed to the levels that they would deem appropriate. But in attempting to do the will, you are progressing. I would say to you that when you see what it is that you would like to put forth, then you must strive to make it so. You must give yourself the time to be with your Father, to focus on Him. . ..(tape flipped)...you want to happen in your life. Many people find it hard to take the time to be in silence with the Father because it is a time of vulnerability. Take this time. Wash away the stress and anxieties. This time is a cleansing time more than any other. Then you can see clearly what lies ahead in your life and what you would accomplish. Do not focus on your weaknesses. By focus-ing on the positive aspects of your life, then in time those things which you perceive as weaknesses will dissolve. Does this help you?

Yes, thank you very much.

Yes, thank you very much.

Elyon: You are welcome.

Elyon: You are welcome.

 

Elyon, I was wondering if there is any advantage or disadvantage to practicing the stillness as a couple or practicing as individuals? Since within a household people do a lot of coordinating of the rest of their lives, would it be an advantage to try to coordinate stillness time as a couple? *E: The stillness, the quiet time, a time of reflection, is a personal time for each individual to be with their Father, to go over what is happening in your life with Him, and, perhaps, to gain some insight or understanding of the future course that you would take. But while it is personal for each individual, there is no reason why you as a couple cannot take the same time to be with your Father. He has the time to hear us all even if we were all to pray to Him at the same time. So, in whatever way that it suits you, then you can decide the best way to come to the Father either together or separately. Does this help you?

Elyon, I was [[wondering]] if there is any [[advantage]] or disadvantage to [[practicing]] the [[stillness]] as a couple or practicing as [[individuals]]? Since within a household people do a lot of [[coordinating]] of the rest of their lives, would it be an advantage to try to coordinate [[stillness]] time as a couple? *E: The stillness, the [[quiet]] time, a time of [[reflection]], is a personal time for each [[individual]] to be with [[their Father]], to go over what is happening in your life with Him, and, perhaps, to gain some [[insight]] or [[understanding]] of the [[future]] course that you would take. But while it is personal for each [[individual]], there is no reason why you as a couple cannot take the same time to be with y[[our Father]]. He has the time to hear us all even if we were all to pray to Him at the same time. So, in whatever way that it suits you, then you can [[decide]] the best way to come to [[the Father]] either together or separately. Does this help you?

Yes, it does. Thank you Elyon.

Yes, it does. Thank you Elyon.

===Closing===

===Closing===

Elyon: Would there be any more questions today? Then I will close by telling each of you that you are all making progress as individuals and as a group in coming to the further awareness of your Father. I would stress that the stillness is very key to bring a personal understanding towards what His will may be for each of you. For each person that may be a different thing or it can be similar, but the only way that it can truly be understood is by an increasing communion with God. So, take the time whenever you can. Find it, if it be at the beginning of your day or at the end. It does not need to be a long period of time. Even if it is only just a few minutes, just take this time to still the craziness, the rush of thoughts; to drown them away, and to focus on the love in your life. He will give it to you.

Elyon: Would there be any more [[questions]] today? Then I will close by telling each of you that you are all making [[progress]] as [[individuals]] and as a group in coming to the further awareness of y[[our Father]]. I would stress that the [[stillness]] is very key to bring a [[personal]] [[understanding]] towards what His will may be for each of you. For each person that may be a [[different]] thing or it can be similar, but the only way that it can truly be [[understood]] is by an increasing [[communion]] with [[God]]. So, take the time whenever you can. Find it, if it be at the beginning of your day or at the end. It does not need to be a long period of time. Even if it is only just a few minutes, just take this time to still the craziness, the rush of [[thoughts]]; to drown them away, and to [[focus]] on the [[love]] in your life. He will give it to you.

In understanding you can go forth and proclaim the positive message of your Father. And when you do go forth, keep in mind those things that you can do to further uplift His message: by being personal with people instead of superficial, by hearing them instead of pretending to hear them, and by not creating a negative impact in trying to bring forth His positive message. The Father loves you with all of His being. Therefore, the purpose that you could try to set forth would be this message to others.

In [[understanding]] you can go forth and [[proclaim]] the positive [[message]] of y[[our Father]]. And when you do go forth, keep in mind those things that you can do to further uplift His [[message]]: by being personal with people instead of [[superficial]], by hearing them instead of pretending to hear them, and by not creating a [[negative]] impact in trying to bring forth His [[positive]] message. [[The Father]] loves you with all of His being. Therefore, the [[purpose]] that you could try to set forth would be this [[message]] to others.

It has been a pleasure to be here. Thank you for coming.

It has been a [[pleasure]] to be here. Thank you for coming.

==Session 3==

==Session 3==