[tmtranscripts] Abraham 12/1/02

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ABRAHAM -- THE BROTHERHOOD
DECEMBER 1, 2002
WOODS CROSS GROUP

I am ABRAHAM. Greetings. Your combined good thoughts and energy certainly
aids in our good connection. It is quite apparent that you each are desiring
the good of the whole. Many of you here this evening, and throughout the
Teaching Mission, have somewhat grown up together in your spiritual careers.
You can look back at many instances that brought some bitterness, harsh
words, petty differences, but always have you each brought one another
growth and expanded understanding.

This evening we will discuss the Brotherhood in relation to self-mastery.
You must admit that your relationships are probably your greatest challenge
while trying to attain self-mastery. Certainly by now you are understanding
how those On High may bring people together to learn specific lessons and
facilitate spiritual growth.

During your traditional holiday season many attempt to focus on kindness and
goodwill, some donate material goods, some volunteer hours of time to
certain charities, many over spend on gifts to show love. While this is
striving for a higher good, can you see how this season does tend to bring
out an animalistic side in individuals? What is normally supposed to be a
season of goodwill is very much a challenge to those who are making effort
to attain self-mastery.

During this time it is common to have higher stress levels to meet demands
that are set by tradition, and all the while attempt to fit the good
feelings of knowing the Savior was born at this time on your world. What a
season to challenge those who are attempting to master the animalistic
tendencies and embrace a higher mindedness. There are always good intentions
of course, but those intentions are not backed by reality. The feeling of
goodwill toward men becomes buried by material obligation, stress from
pressure, by tradition.

This time of year will be a good time to practice personal self-mastery with
your fellows. My first recommendation is taking a look at the person you
truly are. Are you that person with everyone you meet? Note how those issues
you have with others may be a particular lesson Father is trying to arrange.
Next I would recommend that you see all others as a parent would see them.
See yourself as the Father would see you.

Know that all struggle, all have need to meet demands, all have need for
love and a freedom from fear. Also when you come into a discomforting
situation with another, be observant like a third party. Rush not into these
situations with unbridled emotion. Think about that deeper meaning that
would chance to come to you if you are indeed open.

When dealing with your fellows who seem to be in emotional upheaval, plant a
thought in them: 'What is the lesson here? What are we supposed to be
learning from this situation? What is the real reason behind emotional
outbursts?' Many individuals meet with circumstances that have attachment to
past painful events, and maybe not consciously act out their frustration,
but certainly there is pain that magnifies the present situation.

Anyone anywhere at anytime could be a potential lesson for you and you for
them. You are one anothers teachers, one anothers reflection of good or
evil. With combined love and unity there is an unstoppable energy that
promotes healing and well-being for the individual, as well as for the
whole. Many people do not understand the power they possess to either help
or hurt another. You children are definitely directors of destiny and can
change any situation to good or bad.

This week let us concentrate on self-mastery techniques concerning our
fellows. Can you bring out a higher good in those you know? Can you be your
true self without fear? Can you be honest and yet tactful? During trying
situations can you remain observant and open to spirit connection? Father
gave you one another not to be a burden, but a source of abundance. This
week make effort to have discussion on this topic. No questions this week,
perhaps next. Know that I am with ever growing love for you each. Until next
time, shalom.