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Chicago, US of A, November 12, 2015.
Teacher: Prolotheos.
Subject: “The Seasons of Life.”
Message received by Valdir Soares.
Prolotheos: “Eternity in Universal Philosophy is defined as cycles — unending cycles. One way to see the life of ascendant children of God is to understand it as a rising, infinite cycle. This idea connotes both repetition, progress and elevation. In life, events, situations, circumstances reappear as if they were running in circles, but they are only similar and dynamic cycles, because although they seem the same, they are not identical. Every human being experiences birth, life and death, but the specifics of each life, for although similar, are very distinct from each other. In this opportunity let us pause to reflect on the Seasons of Life and how to make the most of them. In general we can find three kinds of seasons in the life of mature human beings.
“The Season of Planning. Human beings usually do not do things randomly. As beings with personality, you also do not do things purely automatically or instinctively. You are capable of planning, capable of analyzing a move before performing the actual move. You can prepare and analyze your plans in your mind before executing them, to know what could be the possible consequences of your actions. There are also things that humans do without needing to plan them every time. Once you execute a certain action with success, you are capable of repeating it based on the previous experience. But, human beings spend much of their mental activity planning their actions, and rightly so, because to do things without thinking can have disastrous consequences.
“The Season of Doing. Those that spend too much time planning, but never doing are those who are afraid to take risks. Every action brings a possibility of failure. Humans, although intelligent beings, are incapable of covering all the possibilities, which the Deities and some Divine Sons can do to perfection, including the Deities of all universes, and the Divine Sons to specific areas of their jurisdiction. Actions have a tendency to produce unexpected results that sometimes cannot be corrected. In planning and evaluating the possible results one is liable to miss something important. However, to never act for being afraid of consequences is called cowardice. Experiences, good or bad, accrue to one’s personal growth. You cannot grow if you do not have the courage to do what you think is right and necessary.
“The Season of Rest. There are beings in the universe of universes who never need to rest. They were created for the function that is in their nature and for eternity they will discharge those functions without needing rest. That is not the case with human beings. Here in the morontia worlds and even in eternity, human beings always will need and enjoy seasons of worship, rest and play. Those are things that are done for the sake of themselves. In executing assigned works you contribute to goals beyond yourself. The seasons of worship, rest and play you perform to simply enjoy them. Worship, rest and play are as important and necessary as planning and doing. So, reserve time for rest, both physical, mental and spiritual.
“Therefore, my pupil, learn to discriminate between these seasons and again listen to the words of old: ‘There is a season for everything.’ To know what to do at the right moment is something that cannot be overvalued; it is essential to your life if you want to be in charge of it as much as you can be. Although perfect knowledge in these areas is almost impossible, you do have help available to you. First, listen to the Spirit Within incessantly guiding you towards the will of God. Also seek advice that more experienced people may have and research things that puzzle you. The answer is both within and out there. I am Prolotheos, your any-time available teacher and tutor. Peace to you and all.”
Edited by Linda Abell.
© The 11:11 Progress Group.
Keep Before You the Goal of the Ages — Teacher Prolotheos.
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Michigan, US of A, December 30, 2014.
Teacher Ophelius.
Subject: “The Challenge of Being Human”
Received by Chris Maurus.
Ophelius: “Today we would like to address you students on the path who are dedicated to the progress of your spiritual development, but who are facing many challenges in daily life to stay connected and grounded. Many of you are facing increasingly busy and sometimes over-stimulated lives where many decisions, projects, and family obligations come together and compete for your attention. This can sometimes make you feel anxious or concerned about your ability to maintain the peace and solitude needed for the growth of your spiritual lives, but what is needed, first and foremost, is for you to accept that this is a part of your human experience.
“By the very fact that you have concerns about this means your guardian angel and your Thought Adjuster are working together to see that you are being challenged and are building a strong character. They are well aware of your responsibilities and your concerns for the stability of your spiritual development and work. This is an opportunity, my friends, to use that developing soul-mind to put all things in order and prioritize your list of commitments and responsibilities. You have the ability to address all these things by sharing your concerns with Spirit and asking for help. We are all here to assist you and help you sort out your challenges by showing you the options where you can make decisions that serve the greatest good.
“It is important that you acknowledge your challenges and allow yourself to accept the fact that you cannot “do it all” and release any fear, anxiousness, guilt, or ill feelings about your human limitations to satisfy all the demands on your life. It is these negative feelings and thoughts about your limitations that become the clouds that shroud your clear path and prevent you from seeing the bigger picture and how to overcome the challenges. Sometimes it is necessary for you to do the opposite of what is concerning you most. If you are over-stimulated and have too many commitments and appointments, perhaps you need to go into your room and lock the door. Sit in silence — connect with Spirit, and make time for your own well-being. When you are ‘well’ and feeling good about yourself, then can you better serve all those things and people who compete for your attention.
“Understand that whatever you do, whatever decisions that you make, will require you to ‘leverage’ the spiritual potentials within you — meaning: Use your ‘spiritual will power’ to bring order and serenity to your busy life and do not let the pressures of life break your peace of mind. Bring clarity to the challenges where you can see what is needed most and in what order they can be effectively addressed. Your ability to master the situations in life is directly linked to your ability to master your emotions and maintain forward momentum. When you are feeling overwhelmed, bring all your ‘cards’ to the table and let us (spirit) work together and find a clear path and a suitable ‘soul-ution.’
“Remember always: In the bigger picture of life — the development of the soul is most important, and all these challenges you face are to make that soul ‘weightier’ and your personality richer in character. You must determine, using your soul-mind, if your time and energy is well-spent on the things and relationships that matter most?
“Peace to you,
“The Circle of Seven.”
© The 11:11 Progress Group.
“The giving of self, the illumination of truth and the relief of suffering
are the noblest paths to higher consciousness.” — Teacher Ophelius, 2009.
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Alabama, US of A, May 28, 2014.
Teacher: Thought Adjuster.
Subject: “Live According to Your Ideals.”
Message received by Oscar.
Thought Adjuster: “It is the desire of the human being that determines the eternal destiny of the mortal personality. When a human being sincerely desires to know the Father and do His will, nothing can prevent them from achieving this goal. Neither time, nor distance, nor the circumstances of the material world can impose permanent obstacles to the attainment of perfection for a creature that has set this purpose as primary in their life.
The human desire to become better – to strive for perfection – is what keeps the channels of communication open to receive the Father's guidance and hear ‘the voice’ of God. By focusing on seeking the Father, the creature will be prepared to listen and will adjust their discernment to receive celestial transmissions – the progressive and increasingly complete revelations of truth.
The desire to improve – the hunger for righteousness and thirst for uprightness – is the first step. The second step is to practice the discovered truths, apply the guidance received, and live in accordance with the increasingly higher ideals that are formed in minds beginning to be illuminated by the spirit. The only way to understand spiritual truths is through experience. You must live the high ideals you form in your mind and truly become the change you wish to see in this world. This is where the seeds obtained through the progressive spiritualization of a human being are sown to produce the true fruits of the spirit through service and experience.
This is how a human being becomes immortal, and their existence grows ever more real. First, through the desire to be better, and then through the effort to live according to their highest ideals of perfection, practicing what they have discovered, which effectively means doing the will of the Father. And what is the Father’s will for my life, you may ask? It is seeing you ascend to the truest, kindest, and most beautiful expression of your own being, becoming the best you can be, facing life with courage and enthusiasm, living intensely, and preparing for an eternity of participation in the development of a higher reality for the entire creation.”
© The 11:11 Progress Group.
Faith is just curiosity tinged with hope — Thought Adjuster.
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Urantia, March 11, 2008.
Teacher: The Beloved.
Subject: “Deciding Moments.”
Message received by Lytske.
The Beloved: “There comes no greater realization in a mortal's life when the deep longing from within is answered in kind. This is the first undeniable moment of recognition that there is far more in life than meets the eye. This moment is indelibly etched in the soul of the potential immortal human being and at that moment of experiential acceptance, mortality becomes immortality.
This deciding moment is worth more than all the gold and precious jewels in the world. Indeed, it is the price of the greatest value ever, that feeling of recognition of being a child of God and belonging in truth and fact to God's family and, indeed, growing into and being accepted as a full-fledged member of this family of evolving humankind. Everyone is a member of God's family of ascending children, but not everyone is consciously aware of this fact.
If they were aware, they would not be chasing after worldly fame and recognition but would realize that this precious mind is a Gift from Spirit. It is not to be squandered for selfish interests and idle pursuits. However, humankind, the way they have been and are evolving, have also been given that precious Gift of free will, so they can choose for themselves what they must do, to experience and learn life lessons.
The safety measure lies in the only command from the eternal God, which is to become perfect like Himself. This urge has been laid down as a tiny seed in each thinking human. It devolves upon each human how they will fulfill this command from the Creator God. In reality, you are co-creators with God, and what you make of your life is your gift back to God, prompted by the Guiding Light within. (The Thought Adjuster.)
Life on Earth is not without its struggles, because it depends on how you develop your own inner spiritual life. When you spend more time collecting worldly 'stuff', it follows that you will come up with a near-empty soul in eternal life. There needs to be a balance in all things and due attention must be given to the pursuit of the development of the soul so that there is equal tension, as the material life can be strengthened by an active spiritual life. And so, you will emerge triumphant on your reawakening in the Morontia Resurrection Halls.”
© The 11:11 Progress Group.
I Am the Satisfaction of Your Soul — The Beloved One.
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Oregon, USA, June 25, 2022.
Thought Adjuster.
Subject: “Forgive and Let Go.”
Message received by Anyas
Thought Adjuster: “Forgiveness is a multi-layered process set into motion by the honest desire to forgive. The challenge many encounter in that endeavor is that they tackle it from their intellect rather than their heart. Merely saying “I forgive you” does not make it so. You will soon notice that there are still pockets of resentment and feelings of hurt that keep bubbling up. How, then, do you go about releasing them once and for all?
The best approach to this soul-liberating process is to reflect upon Jesus’ life that abounded in forgiveness exemplifications. He was greatly misunderstood, emotionally and physically abused, and subjected to character defamation. In comparison, your self-righteous assertions of victimization often amount to self-pity.
Jesus never felt sorry for himself. He dealt with the earthly life blows by adopting an elevated perspective, ever more concerned about his heavenly Father’s feelings than his own. To him, the injured party was the Father he had come to represent. By not taking offenses personally, Jesus did not brood over them or schemed revenge. He distanced himself from the Old Testament retaliatory an-eye-for-an-eye response and, by turning the other cheek, he stunned his tormentors and the bystanders.
Forgiveness is indeed an act of liberation — of the self and those who dug their claws deep into you. It is also a process of emotional relaxation — only possible when the mind and its memories disengage from the inner conflict to allow the heart to do its job as the forgiver. Forgiveness allows for peace to settle in. Wasn’t your Master Jesus coined as the Prince of Peace? How else could he have forgiven if he had operated from a place of inner turmoil?
The dove of peace holding an olive branch needs to be released from your heart. Yours is to open the door of its cage whose bars are made of resentment and grudges. Once you set it free to soar, it will become your peace ambassador. Do not rescind its emancipation, as by doing so, you nullify your selfless act of forgiveness. Let it go so that it can drop its olive branch in the lap of those you want to absolve of any debt toward you.
It is the only way for peace to be restored in your world — inner and outer. Jesus makes himself available to assist you in that process that he mastered to perfection so that he could become ‘the way’ — the way back to the Father as heaven is a grudge-free zone.”
© The 11:11 Progress Group.
No matter what the question is, the answer is always Love.
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