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Michigan, US of A, August 15, 2010.
Teacher Ophelius.
Received by Chris.
Teacher Ophelius: "Today's message is about training for
endurance. What do I mean by this? When you make time for stillness
meditation, it is important that you make a regular habit of quiet contemplation
to allow the spiritual muscle to be flexed and nourished so that it
may grow and serve you as the thirst for greater awareness increases.
As we seek perfection by living our faith, the soul increasingly yearns
for greater connection with spirit. Regular appointments of stillness
meditation is a way to feed the soul and train the mind to quickly quiet
itself to commune and receive with the Creator. This communication with
the Creator, through the Thought Adjuster, is the highest form of worship,
and it helps us to adjust and grow as we seek to do the Will of the
Creator -- the way to perfection attainment.
"Many of you say that you just cannot still the mind, that stillness
is nigh impossible. I say to you that you are not practicing meditation
with any regular frequency, for if you were to make time every day,
you would see steady progress in your ability to quiet the mind and
enjoy blissful moments of joy and empowerment in communion with the
Creator of all.
"I admonish you today, dear friends, to make time for this stillness
practice even if the environment is less than optimal. Some may not
have the opportunity to be alone and have solitude. If this is the case,
go into your room and close the door; put in ear plugs if necessary,
and tell others in your household that you will be meditating each day
at a given time and to respect your wish to be undisturbed for 15 to
30 minutes. Mothers at home with young children can use nap time or
early morning. Working men and women can set aside time in the evening
if necessary, but early morning is best. Whenever you decide to do it,
you will benefit greatly from it. Put this admonishment to the test,
and see if it does help you to build endurance and receive lasting benefit.
"Have you not noticed how many of these spirit teachings from the
Circle and other teachers frequently advise the practice of stillness?
Nearly every lesson has a brief statement that encourages stillness
meditation. This is because the greatest Teacher you can have is always
with you (your indwelling Spirit), and the key to the classroom is stillness.
It is always beneficial to read the spirit messages and text by other
spirit-led individuals, for this gives us much to think about, consider,
and provides new avenues of approach into spiritual insights, but in
the stillness, this is where the understanding of these lessons come.
You may not 'hear' all the answers to your questions, for much of this
understanding takes place in the super-consciousness, but will eventually
filter down into the conscious mind when it is needed.
"Have faith in the stillness my friends, it is good for you and
it is good for those that live and work around you. Think of it like
this: Imagine a light bulb over and above your head as you are entering
a darkened room. Before you enter the stillness, this light is very
dim, just a glowing filament and it is difficult to see the path with
only this dim light. As you sit and clear the mind of chatter, imagine
that the light is becoming brighter as the mind becomes quieter. After
stillness, the light is recharged -- bright and brilliant, lighting
up the room where it is easy to see and where others can safely walk
as well.
"Success is yours,
"The Circle of Seven."
© 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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