[tmtranscripts] Abraham 3-10-02

[ellen]

ABRAHAM -- SELF-DISCOVERIES
MARCH 10, 2002
WOODS CROSS GROUP

I am ABRAHAM. Greetings. I am amazed at your progressive interaction
exemplifying those truths you have learned so far. Well done. You quite
possibly learn as much or more from your discussions than from our teachings
or any other text. It is beautiful to behold the open minds and hearts that
seek nothing but growing understanding. I believe you are turning a new
corner with one another, where there is less demands by egos, and more pure
intention to reach spiritual heights, yes.

It is quite wonderful to see the self-honesty you are each displaying. This
certainly clears a path to new understanding. The spiritual life requires a
great deal of courage, patience and persistence. The spiritual life is not a
trouble free existence or living in a continual blissful state, no. Real
spirituality is uncovering those spirit poisons that weigh down the soul.

A woman, who had difficulties raising her children because of her own past
childhood, went through a great deal of seemingly negative trials to create
a new plan of parenting. This woman had parents who were emotionally abusive
and negative. The pain from this experience had caused her to do just the
opposite with her children. She was so over protecting that she practically
smothered them, and made them feel as though they were quite incapable
without her. The woman longed to change her parenting pattern, but had such
a difficult time because she knew not the origin from which it stemmed.

She did indeed have to travel back though her childhood to find the roots of
her present difficulty. For one, she had to find understanding of the reason
why her parents were the way they were. The woman had to find understanding
of them so she could forgive them. Second, she had to dissect her issues
over her poor self-esteem, and see that she was somewhat sabotaged and that
she was indeed a child of God first and foremost. The woman had to realize
she was not a poor disabled victim, but an intelligent child of God with
great potential.

These self-discoveries were not easy by any means, no. There were many tears
over the painful memories, but they were necessary to find a way out of her
negative rut. These changes do not come overnight. This purification
requires you to fully understand it to find the meanings and values from it.
This woman was able to implement a new plan to allow her children a bit more
freedom to experience life and grow in ability and confidence.

Said the Master, "In all your afflictions, I am also afflicted." You are
never to be alone to face life's cruelties and hard truths. Remember as the
Master's human side ached with grief while coming to terms with His
inevitable death, His divine side is the strength that saw Him through. As
mortals, I know we can feel so inadequate and so alone, but you that are
committed to living a divine life, must know that the seemingly inconsolable
mortal-self is very well watched over by that divine-self.

In you lives that Fragment of our First Source and Center, which can and
will do all things. As we go through the process of purification and receive
that spiritual baptism, will we be made to have more confidence in that
divine side of us. We are not helpless victims of the mortal life, but
co-workers, co-creators in that potential of the spirit life.

Under those mortal burdens we at times forget who we really are. We forget
to put first that we are children of the Most High. It is quite popular to
find escape in various activities that help us to forget present
difficulties. I would say that positive activities are quite acceptable in
refreshing the spirit and mind, to be strengthened to cope with life's daily
happenings. Sports, exercise, art, are all good reversion activities that
help clear the mind and refresh the spirit.

This week I would ask that you journal those behaviors that may stem from
past events to create a clearing on your spiritual path, and also I ask you
to find a healthy, balanced reversion activity to participate in, not to
escape the present difficulties, but to become sharper in mind to find
solutions. Find activities that feed the soul. Not so much the mortal self,
but provide nourishment to the growing soul. This could also include service
activities and creative ventures--something you can build or participate in
that takes the focus off of present difficulties to provide refreshment for
the mind. Are there questions?

SIMON: Abraham, I would just like to welcome our new visitors, Luke's
daughter, Samantha, Borge and Angie's friend, Melissa.

ABRAHAM: Greetings. Feel free to ask me anything.

LUKE: Abraham, this is my daughter, Samantha. Do you know her? (Of course, I
know her. Yes.) Do you have anything for her?

ABRAHAM: Are you asking or is she? I would not volunteer information to
those that are not ready, but I perceive you, Samantha, as a open and
somewhat aggressive personality, that you are certain of the direction you
want to go in, but uncertain of how to get there, yes. You seem to have a
diplomatic personality and are interested in creating equality among those
individuals who you love. Your lighthearted countenance, and yet logical
outlook, are certainly a help in building bridges between people. You do
well, child. Have not worry. You are definitely on your way, yes. Anymore
questions?

SIMON: Abraham, I once again would like to ask about teaching my children. I
know you will probably say I do okay. Sometimes I wonder if I am. Maybe some
pointers on living the spiritual life and being a better father.

ABRAHAM: Simon, my son, there is no doubt you would certainly lay down your
life for your sons. You have done well considering your own experience, yet
I realize, as you do, that past misunderstandings dominate your technique of
parenting. Like the woman in the story, you also would do well to journal
your experience and finding understanding therefrom. Children understand
humor. They understand fun. They understand love. They do not do well with
judgmental authority type preaching. They do not understand disrespect from
adults who would require respect. Also they most definitely need loving
direction and a program that connects the family as a working team. Do you
understand that they also need to participate in family decisions and
undertakings? They are wonderful boys and a lot of that is due to a loving
Father like you. Well done. One more question.

TECTRA: I hope this is appropriate. Can you help me with something to speak
to Willeena about in her experience of her life? It seems to me she is kind
of in a rut right now. Is there some words of insight or wisdom I can impart
to her at this time?

ABRAHAM: What a wonderful friend you have been to her lo these many years. I
am understanding her disappointment that some of her visions have not played
out. It would seem as though at times she sees the universe as being against
her, even though she has come so far in spiritual growth. There will still
be further challenges that will help her to advance in spiritual levels and
also maturity. She would do well to also take up some reversion and come to
see me at the meeting every once in a while. Tell her to not have worry, for
she has been though greater trials than these. She is quite capable of
finding her way. Perhaps a little encouragement will point her in the right
direction. That is all.

I do appreciate each of you for your wisdom and willingness to generate
spiritual ideas within the group. This group is an anchor in the sea of
mortal life. Together we can overcome many things. I leave you with my love.
Until next week, shalom.