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May 2, 1993

May 2, 1993

===Opening===

===Opening===

Greetings, I am Elyon. I am in good spirits today watching you grow and continue to find ways to help others, to help yourselves, to follow and understand the will of the Father. I am very pleased with your progress, very pleased with your willingness and your uphill climb.

Greetings, I am Elyon. I am in good spirits today watching you [[grow]] and continue to find ways to help others, to help yourselves, to follow and [[understand]] the will of [[the Father]]. I am very pleased with your [[progress]], very pleased with your willingness and your uphill climb.

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

Continue on with what sometimes seems a struggle for you all. At times you seem to fly and everything is easy. Then once again you are overcome by an obstacle that somehow seemed to be put before you, unknown to you. Once again climb over, go around, wade through these obstacles as you do day by day.

Continue on with what sometimes seems a [[struggle]] for you all. At times you seem to fly and everything is easy. Then once again you are overcome by an [[obstacle]] that somehow seemed to be put before you, [[unknown]] to you. Once again climb over, go around, wade through these obstacles as you do day by day.

Obstacles are put before you in order for you to grow, in order for you to benefit. If nothing was ever put before you to experience, you would as well live in a 4-sided room with no windows, with no music, with no outside influence, never to know, never to experience, never to gain. Go outside, experience, know that through each experience you grow. Even though sometimes you tend to think you may fall back or falter, it is always in your being to go forth. And know that with each obstacle it would be too easy to simply bound over them as with runners going over hurdles. Sometimes their energy level is so high that they clear each one and come out a winner. Other times many hurdles are knocked down, and many times bruises and hurts are put upon the body because one was not fluent. This is so in daily life as well. You have your good days and your bad days. Know that the Father is on your side. There are not constantly being put forth these obstacles for you to fall back, for you to falter, for you to get discouraged, or for you to give up. Know that these obstacles are only a part of your daily life here. It is part of your growth; it is part of your stay here.

[[Obstacles]] are put before you in order for you to grow, in order for you to benefit. If nothing was ever put before you to [[experience]], you would as well live in a 4-sided room with no windows, with no [[music]], with no outside [[influence]], never to know, never to [[experience]], never to gain. Go outside, experience, know that through each experience you grow[[.]] Even though sometimes you tend to think you may fall back or falter, it is always in your [[being]] to go forth. And know that with each [[obstacle]] it would be too easy to simply bound over them as with runners going over hurdles. Sometimes their [[energy]] level is so high that they [[clear]] each one and come out a winner. Other times many hurdles are knocked down, and many times bruises and [[hurts]] are put upon the body because one was not fluent. This is so in daily life as well. You have your good days and your bad days. Know that [[the Father]] is on your side. There are not constantly being put forth these [[obstacles]] for you to fall back, for you to falter, for you to get [[discouraged]], or for you to give up. Know that these [[obstacles]] are only a part of your daily life here. It is part of your [[growth]]; it is part of your stay here.

Trying to run from or keep yourself sheltered from these obstacles cannot in any way succeed, as they seem to follow you or be put forth no matter how hard one may try to hide from them. Go into them head on, with gusto, with enthusiasm, with energy, with the shield of the Father. As a soldier of peace, bring forth love and faith and teach others of the truth of the Father, of the daughter- and sonship.

Trying to run from or keep yourself [[sheltered]] from these [[obstacles]] cannot in any way succeed, as they seem to follow you or be put forth no matter how hard one may try to hide from them. Go into them head on, with gusto, with [[enthusiasm]], with [[energy]], with the shield of [[the Father]]. As a [[soldier]] of [[peace]], bring forth [[love]] and [[faith]] and teach others of the [[truth]] of the Father, of the daughter- and sonship.

As the obstacles come up for you, look upon them with love and be able to forgive. Make forgiveness a major part of the obstacles everyday. Know that to forgive and to love will bring soul growth and insights and awareness. Keep yourself open, by forgiving and loving rather than shutting yourself down by seeking revenge, or begrudging, or being angry because the obstacle was put before you. This does not mean, my friends, that you need to go out on a daily basis and look for obstacles in order to grow. As you know, they come to you quite regularly.

As the [[obstacles]] come up for you, look upon them with [[love]] and be able to [[forgive]]. Make [[forgiveness]] a major part of the obstacles everyday. Know that to forgive and to love will bring [[soul growth]] and [[insights]] and [[awareness]]. Keep yourself open, by [[forgiving]] and loving rather than shutting yourself down by seeking [[revenge]], or begrudging, or being [[angry]] because the [[obstacle]] was put before you. This does not mean, my friends, that you need to go out on a daily basis and look for obstacles in order to grow. As you know, they come to you quite regularly.

Know that at times there seems to be much doubt. You all wonder if things are beginning to change at all, if, in fact, your love does go out and reach anyone. There sometimes becomes a hopelessness, thinking, "Why bother? What does it matter, for I matter little? So what if I smile at my neighbor? He seems not to notice, he seems not to care." Do not hasten to go forth. Do not let these things pull you down. Do not bequeath yourself to the actions of others or feel the need to join them. If you are in a crowd of thousands and you are the only one smiling and putting out love, continue, my friends, to do so.

Know that at times there seems to be much [[doubt]]. You all [[wonder]] if things are beginning to [[change]] at all, if, in [[fact]], your [[love]] does go out and reach anyone. There sometimes becomes a hopelessness, thinking, "Why bother? What does it matter, for I matter little? So what if I [[smile]] at my [[neighbor]]? He seems not to notice, he seems not to [[care]]." Do not hasten to go forth. Do not let these things pull you down. Do not bequeath yourself to the [[actions]] of others or [[feel]] the need to join them. If you are in a crowd of thousands and you are the only one smiling and putting out [[love]], continue, my [[friends]], to do so.

Continue this mission, for, you see, you do make a big difference. Keep smiling at your neighbor who seams not to notice, one day your neighbor will smile back at you. It was by and through your persistence that he did so. When the will of God and the truth of love is behind your actions, others will notice and take heed and will want a part of it. They will want to feel the way you do, will want to act the way you act. They may not come to you for guidance and preaching. They may simply gain from you and establish within themselves a small part of this so that they may go out one morning and smile at their neighbor who will not notice them.

Continue [[this mission]], for, you see, you do make a big [[difference]]. Keep [[smiling]] at your [[neighbor]] who seams not to notice, one day your neighbor will smile back at you. It was by and through your [[persistence]] that he did so. When the will of God and the [[truth]] of [[love]] is behind your [[actions]], others will notice and take heed and will want a part of it. They will want to [[feel]] the way you do, will want to [[act]] the way you act. They may not come to you for [[guidance]] and [[preaching]]. They may simply gain from you and establish within themselves a small part of this so that they may go out one [[morning]] and [[smile]] at their [[neighbor]] who will not notice them.

I will now accept questions.

I will now [[accept]] questions.

===Dialogue===

===Dialogue===

(Guest introduced)

(Guest introduced)

Elyon: I welcome you to this gathering. I know of your path and you are doing well.

Elyon: I welcome you to this gathering. I know of your [[path]] and you are doing well.

Hello, Elyon. Thank you for your message. I enjoyed the runners analogy, particularly on this Bloomsday weekend in Spokane. Having been a long distance runner myself, I know very well what uphills can feel like, especially early in the season. I also recall times in prime condition how uphills and downhills became much the same, that they were as pleasurable to run up as down. I also derived from running the appreciation of team work. In races I noticed that it didn't matter which team you were on, we cheered on each other, particularly those who were lagging behind. Members of any team would cheer them along. It seemed like a revelation of the Supreme Being, though I had no concept of that at that time. I just want to thank you for providing this analogy to us today regarding obstacles in our lives.

Hello, Elyon. Thank you for your [[message]]. I enjoyed the runners [[analogy]], particularly on this [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lilac_Bloomsday_Run Bloomsday weekend in Spokane]. Having been a long distance runner myself, I know very well what uphills can [[feel]] like, especially early in the [[season]]. I also recall times in prime condition how uphills and downhills became much the same, that they were as pleasurable to run up as down. I also derived from running the [[appreciation]] of [[team]] work. In races I noticed that it didn't matter which team you were on, we cheered on each other, particularly those who were lagging behind. Members of any team would cheer them along. It seemed like a [[revelation]] of the [[Supreme Being]], though I had no [[concept]] of that at that time. I just want to thank you for providing this [[analogy]] to us today regarding [[obstacles]] in our lives.

Elyon: You are most welcome.

Elyon: You are most welcome.

Hello, Elyon. There have been times where it didn't seem like a smile or a friendly word would alter the situation in the way that I thought it needed to be altered. Situations occur where an immature person may be driving their car too fast or doing something else that risks innocent bystanders. Situations where people aren't thinking very clearly and I find myself almost invoking a wrath akin to the one that Jesus used with the money changers. I don't feel good when these situations arise. At the same time, I feel like sometimes my options really aren't all that great. Something needs to be done firmly and I'm really not sure how to incorporate a smile and friendly gesture into these situations. Could you offer any advice on these more intense obstacles that we might encounter?

Elyon: Yes, very good [[question]] as everyone deals with these kinds of [[things]]. These can cause inner [[conflict]], inner [[turmoil]] for with the [[dual]] [[nature]], it is difficult at times to know which [[action]] to take. It is easy to go with the [[ego]] at times and feel [[force]] is the only way to be taken. I am not saying one should not [[defend]] oneself, especially as things are becoming now. However, there are ways to take [[peaceful]] measures without, as you say, knocking somebody's [[lights]] out. As I have taught in the [[past]], as each one of you sit in your [[quiet time]] and become better at hearing from your [[Thought Adjuster]] and from your [[teachers]], you will become more and more in [[tune]] to this and will be able to, on the spur of the [[moment]], have [[insight]] or [[guidance]] that can help you. At the [[same time]] I [[realize]] that we are really talking spur of the moment. At times when making split second [[decisions]], [[warriors]] feel and become so ingrained that their whole [[body]] feels the fight, feels the [[action]]. Their opponents become nothing more that an [[obstacle]] to overcome, no matter what [[action]] is taken to do this. One, even in split second decisions, can step back and [[consider]] the [[options]], consider the [[motivation]] behind their [[action]] that needs to either be protected, defended, or dealt with in a [[manner]] that clearly states that [[changes]] have to be made. I cannot come right out and tell you how to [[act]], for this is you [[freewill]]. through your actions you gain [[experience]]. [[Wisdom]] is brought forth into the [[mind]] the next time a situation of the same [[nature]] arises on how you could do it differently. This is sometimes a [[difficult]] call. Does this help?

Elyon: Yes, very good question as everyone deals with these kinds of things. These can cause inner conflict, inner turmoil for with the dual nature, it is difficult at times to know which action to take. It is easy to go with the ego at times and feel force is the only way to be taken. I am not saying one should not defend oneself, especially as things are becoming now. However, there are ways to take peaceful measures without, as you say, knocking somebody's lights out. As I have taught in the past, as each one of you sit in your quiet time and become better at hearing from your Thought Adjuster and from your teachers, you will become more and more in tune to this and will be able to, on the spur of the moment, have insight or guidance that can help you. At the same time I realize that we are really talking spur of the moment. At times when making split second decisions, warriors feel and become so ingrained that their whole body feels the fight, feels the action. Their opponents become nothing more that an obstacle to overcome, no matter what action is taken to do this. One, even in split second decisions, can step back and consider the options, consider the motivation behind their action that needs to either be protected, defended, or dealt with in a manner that clearly states that changes have to be made. I cannot come right out and tell you how to act, for this is you freewill. through your actions you gain experience. Wisdom is brought forth into the mind the next time a situation of the same nature arises on how you could do it differently. This is sometimes a difficult call. Does this help?

It helps me [[understand]] that perhaps even in those split second [[decisions]] I do have the time to step aback and [[contemplate]] the alternatives. Thank you.

It helps me understand that perhaps even in those split second decisions I do have the time to step aback and contemplate the alternatives. Thank you.

Elyon: There is also the saying: Step aside and allow the [[aggressor]] to pass.

Elyon: There is also the saying: Step aside and allow the aggressor to pass.

As you probably know, my teacher gave me a similar message this week. I was to go out and [[smile]] and be [[happy]] and say nice things to people. This was interesting because it went against my [[habits]] of being [[defensive]] and taking things [[personally]]. Now I have to think, "[[Smile]]!" I'm more used to fighting for what I want instead of getting it because I'm being pleasant and spreading [[God]]'s [[word]]. I might have to [[practice]] this the rest of my life.

As you probably know, my teacher gave me a similar message this week. I was to go out and smile and be happy and say nice things to people. This was interesting because it went against my habits of being defensive and taking things personally. Now I have to think, "Smile!" I'm more used to fighting for what I want instead of getting it because I'm being pleasant and spreading God's word. I might have to practice this the rest of my life.

Elyon: Yes, my dear, you amuse me for you do [[smile]] a lot and I know where you come from. You will find with each smile that life in itself becomes easier. With each [[smile]] you will feel your heartfelt true [[feelings]] more and more. With each smile you will be less [[afraid]] to go out amongst people. With each smile you will not have to [[defend]] yourself, you will not let the things that bothered you bother you.

Elyon: Yes, my dear, you amuse me for you do smile a lot and I know where you come from. You will find with each smile that life in itself becomes easier. With each smile you will feel your heartfelt true feelings more and more. With each smile you will be less afraid to go out amongst people. With each smile you will not have to defend yourself, you will not let the things that bothered you bother you.

Yes, my [[friends]], with one small [[smile]] you begin your [[journeys]]. Think of it! With only one small smile upon your faces you begin to [[change]], you begin to see, you begin to [[feel]], you begin to [[know]]. With one small smile. As you smile day by day, minute by minute, you begin to blossom and [[grow]], and others will smile with you. Keep smiling.

Yes, my friends, with one small smile you begin your journeys. Think of it! With only one small smile upon your faces you begin to change, you begin to see, you begin to feel, you begin to know. With one small smile. As you smile day by day, minute by minute, you begin to blossom and grow, and others will smile with you. Keep smiling.

I sometimes get into [[confrontational]] situations when in my [[heart]] I invite [[God]] into this situation, but my [[faith]] seems to waiver on whether He is taking [[care]] of things. Then I may get [[aggressive]] and belligerent. Those [[obstacles]] are there for me to [[practice]] that smile. When I do smile it is very rewarding and I [[feel]] loving and friendly toward others.

I sometimes get into confrontational situations when in my heart I invite God into this situation, but my faith seems to waiver on whether He is taking care of things. Then I may get aggressive and belligerent. Those obstacles are there for me to practice that smile. When I do smile it is very rewarding and I feel loving and friendly toward others.

Elyon: Yes, and let me comment that to also [[practice]] on a daily basis to keep a [[smile]] in your [[heart]] so that you have this in reserve. When these occasions arise that you cannot seem to smile on the outside, there is a smile in reserve on the inside which will break through, which will come through for you. If you keep a smile on the outside and a hardened [[heart]] on the inside this will not work.

Elyon: Yes, and let me comment that to also practice on a daily basis to keep a smile in your heart so that you have this in reserve. When these occasions arise that you cannot seem to smile on the outside, there is a smile in reserve on the inside which will break through, which will come through for you. If you keep a smile on the outside and a hardened heart on the inside this will not work.

A few weeks ago there was a [[young man]] who was in an [[accident]] and we helped him, He was hurt pretty badly and we tried to find out if he was okay. I have thought about him a lot [[hoping]] that he is. Can you tell me if he is okay?

A few weeks ago there was a young man who was in an accident and we helped him, He was hurt pretty badly and we tried to find out if he was okay. I have thought about him a lot hoping that he is. Can you tell me if he is okay?

Elyon: Know that your [[prayers]] are felt. That is all I can say.

Elyon: Know that your prayers are felt. That is all I can say.

My frequent [[response]] to [[obstacles]] is to just give up and be [[complacent]], not always but frequently enough. There is a place for being content, but there is also a place for a little [[Desire|drive]]. If you could comment on that.

My frequent response to obstacles is to just give up and be complacent, not always but frequently enough. There is a place for being content, but there is also a place for a little drive. If you could comment on that.

Elyon: Yes, you cannot [[experience]] [[life]] to its fullest without fully experiencing the [[obstacles]] in your life. By experiencing these you also gain [[knowledge]] and [[understanding]] in order to serve others. Through your experiences you can more fully relate to others, for they may have experienced this and may not have the [[insight]] that you would in order to work through it. Also, might I add, that to not fully [[experience]] you will be presented with this [[obstacle]] time and time again.

My love to each and every one of you. I will be with you this week. Go out and [[smile]] both from your [[heart]] and from your [[face]].

==Session 2==

==Session 2==

May 5, 1993

May 5, 1993