Changes

==Session==

==Session==

===Opening===

===Opening===

Good evening to all of you! This is Tarkas, your friend and teacher. What a wonderful group on such a wonderful day. And our dear friend from Pittsburgh visiting, telling you of all those exciting things.

Good evening to all of you! This is Tarkas, your [[friend]] and [[teacher]]. What a [[wonderful]] group on such a wonderful day. And our dear friend from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pittsburgh,_Pennsylvania Pittsburgh] visiting, telling you of all those [[exciting]] things.

It has been wonderful seeing you share your thoughts and ideas . .. And I would confirm that your angels can, indeed, make you feel strong tingles and sensations, and even break into smiles or broad grins, which can be sometimes disconcerting to those around you.

It has been wonderful seeing you [[share]] your [[thoughts]] and [[ideas]] . .. And I would [[confirm]] that your [[angels]] can, indeed, make you [[feel]] [[strong]] tingles and sensations, and even break into [[smiles]] or broad grins, which can be sometimes disconcerting to those around you.

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

The spiritual energy is quickening on Urantia, and it is time for you individually and collectively to move forward in the Teaching Mission and take a bold new step of faith to represent strongly the love of Christ Michael. We have been together for around a year and during that time we have coalesced, we have made progress in fits and starts, and we have boiled the group down to an essence that we can now grow confidently with a strong foundation for moving forward.

The [[spiritual]] [[energy]] is [[quickening]] on [[Urantia]], and it is time for you [[individually]] and [[collectively]] to move forward in the [[Teaching Mission]] and take a bold new step of [[faith]] to [[represent]] strongly the love of Christ [[Michael]]. We have been together for around a year and during that time we have coalesced, we have made [[progress]] in fits and starts, and we have boiled the group down to an [[essence]] that we can now grow [[confidently]] with a strong [[foundation]] for moving forward.

We have talked about the end of the rebellion; we have talked about the Correcting Time and the Teaching Mission as a part of that. We have talked about preparing the way for Christ Michael's return to your troubled world. And these things will come to pass. I can tell you tonight that Michael has recently been to Urantia and given personal observation and guidance to all of the activities which are swirling throughout your world in the Correcting Time.

We have talked about the end of [[the rebellion]]; we have talked about the [[Correcting Time]] and the [[Teaching Mission]] as a part of that. We have talked about [[preparing]] the way for Christ [[Michael]]'s return to your troubled world. And these things will come to pass. I can tell you tonight that [[Michael]] has recently been to [[Urantia]] and given personal [[observation]] and [[guidance]] to all of the [[activities]] which are swirling throughout your world in the [[Correcting Time]].

Such a beautiful vision has never been seen before on your world. A Creator Son, surrounded, as always, by ministering angels, giving his personal attention to this work that is at hand. I must say that he was pleased and has given us the responsibility to accelerate the teaching and to encourage you all to move forward boldly.

Such a [[beautiful]] [[vision]] has never been seen before on [[your world]]. A [[Creator Son]], [[surrounded]], as always, by [[ministering angels]], giving his personal [[attention]] to this work that is at hand. I must say that he was pleased and has given us the [[responsibility]] to [[accelerate]] the teaching and to [[encourage]] you all to move forward [[boldly]].

You, of course, are not prepared to answer each and every question, and deal with each and every situation that will come before you, but, indeed, none of us on this side are so completely prepared either. We will move forward together, step by step, to make this mission successful.

You, of course, are not [[prepared]] to answer each and every [[question]], and deal with each and every situation that will come before you, but, indeed, none of us on this side are so completely [[prepared]] either. We will move forward [[together]], [[step]] by step, to make [[this mission]] successful.

As we talk about your responsibilities tonight that you may choose to accept, I would ask you to relate everything that we say to things which we have discussed before concerning judgments. Judgments that you are required to make every day to exercise your free will and live this glorious adventure. Other judgments which are born of the terrible legacy of the Lucifer rebellion which is with you every day as strong and depressing evidence of the problems it has wrought.

As we talk about your [[responsibilities]] tonight that you may [[choose]] to [[accept]], I would ask you to relate [[everything]] that we say to things which we have [[discussed]] before concerning [[judgments]]. Judgments that you are required to make every day to [[exercise]] your [[free will]] and live this [[glorious]] [[adventure]]. Other judgments which are [[born]] of the terrible [[legacy]] of the [[Lucifer rebellion]] which is with you every day as [[strong]] and depressing [[evidence]] of the [[problems]] it has wrought.

You know that your judgments should be in the light of the heavenly Father's love, that you are all children of the Father, and that you should act to make Him proud and do Him honor. Likewise, to your brothers and sisters shine the same love, compassion and mercy that the heavenly Father and Michael shines on you.

You know that your [[judgments]] should be in the [[light]] of the [[heavenly Father]]'s [[love]], that you are all [[children]] of [[the Father]], and that you should [[act]] to make Him [[proud]] and do Him [[honor]]. Likewise, to your [[brothers and sisters]] shine the same [[love]], [[compassion]] and [[mercy]] that the heavenly Father and [[Michael]] shines on you.

I would ask you to also consider this second phase of the Teaching Mission which you will embark upon in the light of Christ Michael's mission on your troubled world as Jesus. You will recall how he lived his life in perfect balance, always having the patience and time and forbearance to handle all of the work that you, as humans, share with him. Working for a living, working to raise a family, the experience of parenthood. Jesus lived all these things as you do. In the way that he lived his life in perfect balance is what we would ask you to aspire to in the second phase of the mission.

I would ask you to also [[consider]] this second [[phase]] of the Teaching Mission which you will embark upon in the [[light]] of Christ [[Michael]]'s mission on your troubled world as [[Jesus]]. You will recall how he lived his life in [[perfect]] [[balance]], always having the [[patience]] and time and [[forbearance]] to handle all of the work that you, as [[humans]], [[share]] with him. Working for a living, working to raise a [[family]], the [[experience]] of [[parenthood]]. Jesus lived all these things as you do. In the way that he lived his life in perfect [[balance]] is what we would ask you to [[aspire]] to in the second [[phase]] of [[the mission]].

Did you ever imagine that you would ever be working for Jesus? That you would be among the few, at this time, to pave the way for his coming again? Such a remarkable opportunity, and in the life of Jesus, we see the manner in which he taught, we see the personal ministry, day by day, that he administered long before the time when the public ministry was at hand.

Did you ever [[imagine]] that you would ever be working for [[Jesus]]? That you would be among the few, at this time, to pave the way for [[Return of Michael|his coming again]]? Such a remarkable [[opportunity]], and in [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=UB#Part_IV._The_Life_and_Teachings_of_Jesus the life of Jesus], we see the [[manner]] in which he taught, we see the personal ministry, day by day, that he administered long before the time when the [[public]] ministry was at hand.

This is where we ask you to start, as members of this strong, healthy, and loving group here in Cincinnati. We would ask that you continue, first of all, with the work from the very first day . .... This is an essential first lesson and abiding lesson for all of us. Beyond this, we would ask that you begin to choose a particular task within the mission that suits your talents and aptitude.

This is where we ask you to start, as members of this [[strong]], [[healthy]], and loving group here in Cincinnati. We would ask that you continue, first of all, with the [[work]] from the very first day . .... This is an [[essential]] first lesson and abiding lesson for all of us. Beyond this, we would ask that you begin to [[choose]] a particular task within [[the mission]] that suits your [[talents]] and aptitude.

Each task is important, and they come in great variety. Everywhere you look, day by day, is the opportunity for service. You can visit a sick friend, you can bring food to the poor, you can give the Urantia book to a friend whom you know is hungry for spiritual uplifting. You can play music at a meeting. You can write, speak . .. you can do many things.

Each task is important, and they come in great [[variety]]. Everywhere you look, day by day, is the [[opportunity]] for [[service]]. You can [[visit]] a sick [[friend]], you can bring [[food]] to the [[poor]], you can give the [[Urantia book]] to a friend whom you know is [[hungry]] for spiritual uplifting. You can play [[music]] at a [[meeting]]. You can [[write]], [[speak]] . .. you can do many things.

But each of you has a talent which can be used. And we would ask you to coalesce as a group and work together on projects which will continue to inter-network with the many groups who are coming together on your planet.

But each of you has a [[talent]] which can be used. And we would ask you to [[coalesce]] as a [[group]] and work [[together]] on projects which will continue to inter-network with the many groups who are coming together on [[your planet]].

The ultimate goal is a true planetary organization, something which seems far beyond reach at this point. But I would ask you to refer to Jesus's mission once more. Such a troubled and evil world that he and the apostles lived in. And yet, if they had thrown up their hands in despair, nothing would have happened. The work that they did transformed the planet.

The [[ultimate]] [[goal]] is a true [[planetary]] [[organization]], something which seems far beyond reach at this [[point]]. But I would ask you to refer to [[Jesus]]'s [[mission]] once more. Such a troubled and [[evil]] world that he and the [[apostles]] lived in. And yet, if they had thrown up their hands in [[despair]], nothing would have happened. The work that they did [[transformed]] [[the planet]].

So a beginning must be made, progress must be made, day by day, by individuals in large and small things, working together in growing increments. I would suggest that each of you who has not chosen a particular project in keeping with the correction time, do so, and that you allot time at your meetings to exchange ideas about these projects and discuss their progress.

So a beginning must be made, [[progress]] must be made, day by day, by [[individuals]] in large and small things, working together in growing increments. I would suggest that each of you who has not chosen a particular project in keeping with the [[Correcting Time|correction time]], do so, and that you allot [[time]] at your meetings to exchange [[ideas]] about these projects and [[discuss]] their [[progress]].

In like measure, working together is something you must learn to do, just as you continue to learn this throughout your mansion world ascension and beyond. And you will indeed be working with many, many celestial beings who are much different from yourselves. You begin this now, on Urantia, as you begin many parts of your adventure.

In like measure, working [[together]] is something you must learn to do, just as you continue to learn this throughout your [[mansion world]] [[Ascension Career|ascension and beyond]]. And you will indeed be working with many, many [[celestial]] beings who are much different from yourselves. You begin this now, on [[Urantia]], as you begin many parts of your [[adventure]].

This is a time for personal ministry, to look for opportunities day by day, hour by hour, when you can reach out and share the Father's love with someone. Sometimes these opportunities will be presented to you by us and sometimes not. We desire that you use your initiative and use your free will.

This is a [[time]] for [[personal]] ministry, to look for [[opportunities]] day by day, hour by hour, when you can reach out and [[share]] [[the Father]]'s [[love]] with someone. Sometimes these opportunities will be presented to you by us and sometimes not. We [[desire]] that you use your [[initiative]] and use your [[free will]].

By now you know that we are not here to make decisions for you and will not impede your free will in any way whatsoever.  And so the great changes that will be made in your world will be made by you, and you can be justly proud. We are here to provide the inspiration, the spiritual insights, wisdom and comfort that you need to strengthen you in this resolve.

By now you know that we are not here to make [[decisions]] for you and will not impede your [[free will]] in any way whatsoever.  And so the great [[changes]] that will be made in your world will be made by you, and you can be justly [[proud]]. We are here to provide the [[inspiration]], the spiritual [[insights]], [[wisdom]] and [[comfort]] that you need to [[strengthen]] you in this resolve.

If it would be helpful, I would suggest that in recognizing that you are indeed wanting to be a part of this mission, that you think of yourself as representing Christ Michael every day. Imagine, if you will, angels coming down to clothe you in beautiful gowns of white. And as you wear this white, this beautiful gown about you in your daily activities, imagine yourself as being clothed in the purity, beauty, and love of Christ Michael. And that you are looking for opportunities to represent his mission and to hasten the time of his return. Perhaps, if you see yourself in this light, you will try to keep in your mind the purity of thought, the purity of purpose, the love of God inside your hearts, as you go about your daily tasks.

If it would be helpful, I would suggest that in [[recognizing]] that you are indeed wanting to be a part of [[this mission]], that you [[think]] of yourself as [[representing]] Christ [[Michael]] every day. [[Imagine]], if you will, [[angels]] coming down to clothe you in [[beautiful]] gowns of white. And as you wear this white, this beautiful gown about you in your daily [[activities]], [[imagine]] yourself as being clothed in the [[purity]], [[beauty]], and [[love]] of Christ [[Michael]]. And that you are looking for [[opportunities]] to represent [[his mission]] and to hasten the time of his return. Perhaps, if you see yourself in this [[light]], you will try to keep in your mind the [[purity]] of [[thought]], the purity of [[purpose]], the love of God inside your [[hearts]], as you go about your daily tasks.

This will be a powerful weapon to strike down the numerous temptations, noises, and rattles of the day. This is your effective shield, for you walk in goodness, beauty, and mercy. And if you would take on this phase of the mission, I ask you to take it seriously or not at all. Your actions are what truly speaks for the mission. It is not intentions that will get the job done of making planetary change.

This will be a [[powerful]] [[weapon]] to strike down the numerous [[temptations]], noises, and rattles of the day. This is your effective shield, for you walk in [[goodness]], [[beauty]], and [[mercy]]. And if you would take on this [[phase]] of [[the mission]], I ask you to take it seriously or not at all. Your [[actions]] are what truly speaks for the mission. It is not [[intentions]] that will get the job done of making [[planetary]] [[change]].

While sojourning here I have heard much, too much, useless and futile recitals of the many problems of your world, the hopeless condition of many people, and cynicism that the leadership is too corrupt to make these changes. Indeed the task is large and I would remind you that individually is where you will achieve. You can save the worries about the planet’s overall condition to others within the mission who are working diligently to bring about changes.

While [[sojourning]] here I have heard much, too much, useless and futile recitals of the many [[problems]] of [[your world]], the hopeless condition of many people, and [[cynicism]] that the [[leadership]] is too [[corrupt]] to make these [[changes]]. Indeed the task is large and I would remind you that [[individually]] is where you will [[achieve]]. You can save the [[worries]] about [[the planet]]’s overall condition to others within the mission who are working [[diligently]] to bring about [[changes]].

You see these changes now in every part of the world. These changes will indeed accelerate as your consciousness is raised. As has been said before, there is a pressure building in which will be a great many final dispositions -- those among you who have either gone insane or have reached inside for the spiritual strength that will save them. You see evidence of the madness about you. This is part of the disintegration that inevitably must occur when changes are being made of great magnitude.

You see these changes now in every part of the world. These changes will indeed [[accelerate]] as your [[consciousness]] is raised. As has been said before, there is a [[pressure]] building in which will be a great many final [[dispositions]] -- those among you who have either gone [[insane]] or have reached inside for the spiritual [[strength]] that will save them. You see [[evidence]] of the madness about you. This is part of the [[disintegration]] that inevitably must occur when changes are being made of great [[magnitude]].

The spiritual energies and other energies around Urantia are changing constantly. On the positive side, you are among those who are aware of the spiritual reality of the universe. You have embraced love as the overpowering influence. The Father's love will not only maintain your equilibrium or balance, for which you have a great head start, but you will excel as leaders in making the world ready for Christ Michael's return.

The [[spiritual]] [[energies]] and other energies around [[Urantia]] are changing constantly. On the [[positive]] side, you are among those who are [[aware]] of the spiritual reality of [[the universe]]. You have [[embraced]] [[love]] as the overpowering [[influence]]. [[The Father]]'s love will not only maintain your equilibrium or [[balance]], for which you have a great head start, but you will excel as [[leaders]] in making the world ready for Christ [[Michael's return]].

Every day you can bring happiness and joy into the lives of others. I would strongly encourage you to continue in this mission and help us with this work. It is not important that you believe in my existence, provided you do the lessons. It is important that you recognize the heavenly Father's love as being the benevolent force that rules the universe.

Every day you can bring [[happiness]] and [[joy]] into the lives of others. I would strongly [[encourage]] you to continue in [[this mission]] and help us with this work. It is not important that you believe in my [[existence]], provided you do the lessons. It is important that you [[recognize]] the [[heavenly Father]]'s love as being the benevolent [[force]] that rules the [[universe]].

Continue on with us, and do these good works, and you will see that things will not only change in a surprising way, but that you will be given great joy in small increments so that you will be hungry for more joy and continue to do good works and better works. For in giving you will receive greatly and you will deserve to wear those beautiful white gowns that you can now only imagine yourselves in. Soon, they will grow to fit very well and you will be beautiful ambassadors for the mission. And be fully blessed, just as I am blessed, to be part of it.

Continue on with us, and do these [[good]] works, and you will see that things will not only [[change]] in a [[surprising]] way, but that you will be given great [[joy]] in small increments so that you will be [[hungry]] for more [[joy]] and continue to do good works and better works. For in giving you will receive greatly and you will deserve to wear those [[beautiful]] white gowns that you can now only [[imagine]] yourselves in. Soon, they will grow to fit very well and you will be beautiful [[ambassadors]] for [[the mission]]. And be fully [[blessed]], just as I am blessed, to be part of it.

So, the analogies I would make regarding judgments is that you know you cannot harbor angry resentments against your brothers and sisters if you wish to continue in the mission as an evolving spiritual force. Question every decision you make. I know many of you have done so. Question every judgment you have made to see if you have been fair and that you are being embraced in the Father's love in making that judgment.

So, the [[analogies]] I would make regarding [[judgments]] is that you know you cannot harbor [[angry]] resentments against your [[brothers and sisters]] if you wish to continue in [[the mission]] as an evolving spiritual force. [[Question]] every [[decision]] you make. I know many of you have done so. Question every [[judgment]] you have made to see if you have been [[fair]] and that you are being [[embraced]] in [[the Father]]'s [[love]] in making that judgment.

We will continue to be cognizant of this in keeping with Jesus's teachings, which I would encourage you to reread, in the sections regarding personal ministry, which you now share with him. See how he approached this. Not in a judgmental manner to those who came to him, no matter who they might be. For he looked at mankind as being weak and confused, stymied and frustrated from the many problems that had been wrought from your unfortunate history. He did not look at them as wicked, evil. This was only an aberration called forth and forced upon you by the rebellion.

We will continue to be cognizant of this in keeping with [[Jesus]]'s teachings, which I would [[encourage]] you to reread, in the [[Paper 138 - Training the Kingdom's Messengers|sections regarding personal ministry]], which you now [[share]] with him. See how he approached this. Not in a [[judgmental]] [[manner]] to those who came to him, no matter who they might be. For he looked at [[mankind]] as being [[weak]] and [[confused]], stymied and [[frustrated]] from the many [[problems]] that had been wrought from your [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=UB#Part_III._The_History_of_Urantia unfortunate history]. He did not look at them as [[wicked]], [[evil]]. This was only an aberration called forth and forced upon you by [[the rebellion]].

We must now move far beyond the legacy of Lucifer. What you see here and there must be steeped in the realization that you will apply spiritual truths to your lives every day, to everyone that you meet. This is what we ask of you. And we understand that this is no easy task. Just as seeking the stillness has been a difficult task for many of you as well. But I assure you, by doing so, you will be aptly rewarded.

We must now move far beyond the [[legacy]] of [[Lucifer]]. What you see here and there must be steeped in the [[realization]] that you will apply spiritual [[truths]] to your lives every day, to everyone that you meet. This is what we ask of you. And we [[understand]] that this is no easy task. Just as seeking the [[stillness]] has been a difficult task for many of you as well. But I [[assure]] you, by doing so, you will be aptly rewarded.

If you cannot do so each and every day, at least schedule some time when you may do this. If you are to be a teacher and trainer, you must learn to get advice in this means. There is much of a personal nature that cannot be conducted in group sessions. You all will progress faster with personal guides. When you are proficient you will be able to call upon these personal guides when you have a problem that seems difficult to resolve or even a reply for which you have no answer. These impressions will come to you through the Holy Spirit and you will be able to serve very well.

If you cannot do so each and every day, at least schedule some time when you may do this. If you are to be a teacher and trainer, you must learn to get [[advice]] in this means. There is much of a [[personal]] nature that cannot be conducted in [[group]] sessions. You all will [[progress]] faster with personal guides. When you are [[proficient]] you will be able to call upon these personal guides when you have a [[problem]] that seems [[difficult]] to resolve or even a reply for which you have no answer. These impressions will come to you through the [[Holy Spirit]] and you will be able to serve very well.

I have talked a great deal and there seems to be a great quietness throughout the room. I would ask that you give me a question or two about what we have talked about.

I have talked a great deal and there seems to be a great [[quietness]] throughout the room. I would ask that you give me a [[question]] or two about what we have talked about.

===Dialogue===

===Dialogue===

(Question about the form in which Christ Michael recently appeared, alluded to in earlier text)

(Question about the form in which Christ [[Michael]] recently appeared, alluded to in earlier [[text]])

TARKAS: In a beautiful, morontia form, modified to a very infinite degree. Such a beautiful appearance, you cannot imagine.

TARKAS: In a [[beautiful]], [[morontia]] form, [[modified]] to a very infinite degree. Such a beautiful appearance, you cannot imagine.

QUESTION: Tarkas, what about the people who are not following in a way that is conducive to peace and harmony? I don't feel anger or hatred towards them, but if I came upon one I would have to defend myself. What will happen to them? I am so angry when I see the raping and pillaging occurring in Somalia and Bosnia. I'm not angry with those people, but I wouldn't feel bad if something happened to right things. I'm not sure what my question is. Should I feel bad for not feeling bad for those people?

QUESTION: Tarkas, what about the people who are not following in a way that is conducive to [[peace]] and [[harmony]]? I don't feel [[anger]] or hatred towards them, but if I came upon one I would have to [[defend]] myself. What will happen to them? I am so [[angry]] when I see the [[raping]] and pillaging occurring in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somaila Somalia] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bosnia Bosnia]. I'm not angry with those people, but I wouldn't feel bad if something happened to right things. I'm not sure what my question is. Should I feel bad for not [[feeling]] bad for those people?

TARKAS: From a broad perspective, I would say that it is quite difficult to live on a planet which has had so much turmoil and should, in all rightness, have progressed much further. It is rather a mixed blessing, as we have said before. From our perspective, which I realize can never be yours, we see so much opportunity here for service, literally, everywhere that you turn. We have learned that through service, through the giving of love, there is much joy to be reaped. So, the more you give, the more received, and therefore we want to continue working in this beautiful and brilliant, spiritual light and hope that, in my case, you can reflect just a part of it.

TARKAS: From a broad [[perspective]], I would say that it is quite difficult to live on a [[planet]] which has had so much [[turmoil]] and should, in all rightness, have [[progressed]] much further. It is rather a mixed [[blessing]], as we have said before. From our perspective, which I realize can never be yours, we see so much [[opportunity]] here for [[service]], [[literally]], everywhere that you turn. We have learned that through [[service]], through the giving of [[love]], there is much [[joy]] to be reaped. So, the more you give, the more [[received]], and therefore we want to continue working in this [[beautiful]] and brilliant, spiritual [[light]] and [[hope]] that, in my case, you can [[reflect]] just a part of it.

But it is not possible for you to have experienced these magnificent feelings of joy because your whole brief life here has been in the darkness and you have seen many problems and hardships. You have never experienced the great potential where you will ultimately be. It is extremely difficult to visualize for you. But I will say there is a special blessing waiting for each and every one of you. For you are what have been called by some agondonters, or people who are able to believe, to reach a level of faith in the Father and in the power of goodness, love and truth, even though you have been surrounded by such turmoil and the strong teachings that it is good to be competitive, suspicious, and physically strong, or even violent. These teachings have carried you through much misfortune and misery.

But it is not possible for you to have [[experienced]] these [[magnificent]] [[feelings]] of [[joy]] because your whole brief life here has been in the [[darkness]] and you have seen many [[problems]] and hardships. You have never [[experienced]] the great [[potential]] where you will ultimately be. It is [[extremely]] difficult to [[visualize]] for you. But I will say there is a special [[blessing]] waiting for each and every one of you. For you are what have been called by some [[agondonters]], or people who are able to [[believe]], to reach a level of [[faith]] in [[the Father]] and in the [[power]] of [[goodness]], [[love]] and [[truth]], even though you have been [[surrounded]] by such [[turmoil]] and the strong teachings that it is good to be [[competitive]], [[suspicious]], and physically strong, or even [[violent]]. These teachings have carried you through much misfortune and [[misery]].

As you know, the teachings themselves must be changed. In many ways, Urantia must start at the very basic foundation. That is, within the individual, with the family, for from the family can emanate great values that are being sorely missed at this time. Indeed, the breakdown of parenting has actually grown, as have so many problems from crime and disease, hatred.

As you know, the teachings themselves must be [[changed]]. In many ways, [[Urantia]] must start at the very basic [[foundation]]. That is, within the [[individual]], with the [[family]], for from the family can [[emanate]] great [[values]] that are being sorely missed at this time. Indeed, the breakdown of [[parenting]] has actually grown, as have so many [[problems]] from [[crime]] and [[disease]], [[hatred]].

But it is not our mission to wallow in these problems. Our mission is to begin boldly, forthrightly, to change them. And to no longer feel any twinge of embarrassment to say the name of Christ Michael or Jesus, no twinge of doubt or embarrassment when you talk about the Urantia Book to a friend. The time for timidity and fear of embarrassment is growing to a close and it is time for you to speak forthrightly about what you believe and represent Christ Michael and the Father's love in a very positive way.

But it is not [[our mission]] to wallow in these [[problems]]. Our mission is to begin [[boldly]], forthrightly, to [[change]] them. And to no longer feel any twinge of [[embarrassment]] to say the name of Christ [[Michael]] or [[Jesus]], no twinge of [[doubt]] or embarrassment when you talk about the [[Urantia Book]] to a [[friend]]. The time for [[timidity]] and [[fear]] of [[embarrassment]] is growing to a close and it is time for you to speak forthrightly about what you [[believe]] and represent Christ [[Michael]] and [[the Father]]'s love in a very [[positive]] way.

You will remember from the teachings of Jesus that, while this is not competitive, aggressive, or angry, nonetheless it is not completely passive either. With ingenuity, and the inspiration of your guides, you will be able to return love for those who try to abuse you. You will be positively amazed when you begin to practice these principles, when you have the courage and boldness to actually practice returning love for those who would attack you.

You will remember from the teachings of [[Jesus]] that, while this is not [[competitive]], aggressive, or [[angry]], nonetheless it is not completely [[passive]] either. With ingenuity, and the [[inspiration]] of your [[guides]], you will be able to return [[love]] for those who try to [[abuse]] you. You will be positively [[amazed]] when you begin to practice these principles, when you have the [[courage]] and boldness to actually [[practice]] returning love for those who would attack you.

I would say that a word of caution might be in order. I would remind you again, that as you move forward in the Teaching Mission with your individual projects, and with your group networking, that you do so in the same balanced way that Jesus would have. You recall that there were some people who he sensed were beyond his words, and would not be receptive. I tell you that this is still the case today. You must pick and choose but work aggressively, nonetheless. Where there are so many opportunities, so many needs, you can literally choose the one that you feel will be the most productive to you. You have the good sense to realize that some people are beyond your reach.

I would say that a word of [[caution]] might be in order. I would remind you again, that as you move forward in the [[Teaching Mission]] with your [[individual]] projects, and with your group networking, that you do so in the same [[balanced]] way that [[Jesus]] would have. You recall that there were some people who he sensed were beyond his [[words]], and would not be [[receptive]]. I tell you that this is still the case today. You must pick and [[choose]] but work [[aggressively]], nonetheless. Where there are so many [[opportunities]], so many needs, you can [[literally]] choose the one that you feel will be the most productive to you. You have the good sense to [[realize]] that some people are beyond your reach.

There is much to do. As free will creatures, you must make decisions daily as to where your inroads are, to reach forward and make a step in behalf of the mission. Listen to the voice or impression inside you when opportunities arise. Guidance will be there. You will know what is right for you have much spiritual help inside and out, enough to help make these decisions. As you go out in your imaginary white gowns, you will know that we are with you.

There is much to do. As [[free will]] [[creatures]], you must make [[decisions]] daily as to where your inroads are, to reach forward and make a step in behalf of [[the mission]]. [[Listen]] to the [[voice]] or [[impression]] inside you when opportunities arise. [[Guidance]] will be there. You will know what is right for you have much spiritual help inside and out, enough to help make these [[decisions]]. As you go out in your [[imaginary]] white gowns, you will know that we are with you.

QUESTION: (unintelligible, concerning Michael’s return)

QUESTION: (unintelligible, concerning Michael’s return)

TARKAS: No, not at this time. The time is being prepared for his return. There is much to do in the meantime. I hope you are encouraged by seeing that some things are happening. At times it seems the pace is slow. But if you will think back over the past year that we have been together, I think you will see many changes in the world, many changes within the group, and many changes within yourself. I urge you, as you move forward, to ask for guidance, and that guidance will keep you moving in the right direction.

TARKAS: No, not at this time. The time is being [[prepared]] for [[Michael's return|his return]]. There is much to do in the meantime. I [[hope]] you are [[encouraged]] by seeing that some things are happening. At times it seems the [[pace]] is slow. But if you will think back over the past year that we have been together, I think you will see many [[changes]] in the world, many changes within the [[group]], and many changes within yourself. I urge you, as you move forward, to ask for [[guidance]], and that guidance will keep you moving in the right [[direction]].

If you see an opportunity, reach forward to take it. Along with being reactive, I ask that you find that particular project which will share your spiritual joy with others.

If you see an [[opportunity]], reach forward to take it. Along with being [[reactive]], I ask that you find that particular project which will [[share]] your spiritual [[joy]] with others.

HUMAN: Tarkas, recently you asked us to share with you what we had experienced in the stillness. And I shared with you a feeling of being clothed in white robes and being with some people I couldn't identify. I asked you if the image came from you. You said the image did not come from your side. Tonight, there is that metaphor! I'm confused. Will you talk to me about this?

HUMAN: Tarkas, recently you asked us to [[share]] with you what we had [[experienced]] in the [[stillness]]. And I shared with you a [[feeling]] of being clothed in white robes and being with some people I couldn't identify. I asked you if the image came from you. You said the image did not come from your side. Tonight, there is that [[metaphor]]! I'm [[confused]]. Will you talk to me about this?

TARKAS: Indeed, my dear Stephanie, you are already clothed in white gowns for you are going out and doing wonderful work each day with everyone that you meet. I had intended to convey the other night that the influence was not strictly my own. There are other spiritual personalities at work within you. I am only your teacher, and though we have a close relationship, still you know you have an Indwelling Spirit which is more attuned to you than I. I certainly confirm to you tonight that those influences were made by your spirit, perhaps other personalities as well. I know this may be difficult to understand, but it has been said many times that there are many of our personalities here.

TARKAS: Indeed, my dear Stephanie, you are already clothed in white gowns for you are going out and doing [[wonderful]] work each day with everyone that you meet. I had intended to convey the other night that the [[influence]] was not strictly my own. There are other spiritual [[personalities]] at work within you. I am only your teacher, and though we have a close [[relationship]], still you know you have an [[Indwelling Spirit]] which is more [[attuned]] to you than I. I certainly [[confirm]] to you tonight that those [[influences]] were made by your spirit, perhaps other [[personalities]] as well. I know this may be [[difficult]] to understand, but it has been said many times that there are many of our [[personalities]] here.

(Problems with tape here; part of the answer to the question was missed)

(Problems with tape here; part of the answer to the question was missed)