[tmtranscripts] Abraham 6-25-01

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MEETING WITH ABRAHAM -- RESPONSIBLE CARE OF SELF
JUNE 25, 2001
WOODS CROSS GROUP

I am ABRAHAM. Greetings. What an energy here this evening. I ask you to
harness it and redirect it to the ONE we all serve. Pause. That's better.
Thank you.

I realize living in today's world is stressful and still you are so
surprised at the animal within. You have your common reactions to everyday
life events and certainly at times it does seem that you have not had any
spiritual training. Have not worry, nor let your hearts be troubled. Do not
become discouraged with what seems to be spiritual regression.

This mortal experience is meant to push you, to drive you toward higher
mindedness. Everyone has choices on how they will react to stressful
circumstances. You can lean toward an animalistic rash reaction or draw from
the well of spiritual higher mindedness. Either is acceptable and always
creating new lessons. You know by now we are not perfect but strive for
perfection.

It has become simple to self-punish when the animal side is shown, as if
this will keep you in line. The more you self-punish, the more you are
disappointed in yourself and discouraged, feeling as if you will never get
it right. This all leads to those feelings of unworthiness and 'why would
Father care for such an unruly child?'Here are your feelings of orphanhood.
Here are your feelings of utter aloneness in the universe.

We are straying off the lesson of overcoming obstacles in the Brotherhood a
bit, but when you think about it, if you feel so unworthy how can you
possibly be connected in the family of God? Living the mortal life
naturally, instinctively, draws out those imperfections within that need
attention. This is shown to you to give you drive towards greater things,
not discouragement and feelings of unworthiness.

When one feels so unworthy, inadequate and alone, one is likely to neglect
themselves, spiritually and physically. It is difficult to draw upon
spiritual power when you feel physically ill. Do you see the mental or
emotional focus causes physical effects that complicates everything and
really takes away the joy of mortal living.

Always do we recommend you to stay connected to the Spirit through stillness
practice and prayer. This is a natural antidote to animal tendencies. When
faced with stressful events use your words to describe how you are really
feeling. Do not assume anything without asking questions and attempting to
view the overall difficulty. A little understanding can diffuse any
stressful situation practically.

When the animal ego-self presents itself, do not punish yourself but turn
toward the Corrector Himself. Present your behavior to Father. Tell Him of
your feelings and reasoning behind your rash actions. What do you believe a
Father would say to a child who is searching for answers and a better way, a
higher minded way? Certainly He would not punish you as you would yourself.
He would not discourage you or make you lose confidence in your status as
His child, no. He will show you a new and better way to handle situations.
He will encourage you to keep trying, for you are His valued child who is in
a state of becoming.

With all our imperfections, our First Source and Center, our Upholder, our
beloved Father, who knows all things, could not possibly love us anymore
even if we were perfect. Accept the fact these animal tendencies will
present themselves for you to build spiritual muscles and learn
self-mastery. Be not discouraged by them but be challenged. Know that your
Father is right there in every moment, not condemning you but calling out
for you, "This way, my child."

Know that Father's children are quite sensitive and need to be encouraged by
their peers also. You can learn from Father and not be condemning towards
our fellows as if we were their judge, but definitely can we describe to
them our feelings, our hopes for a new and better way, sure. Certainly can
you show your fellows a better way with encouraging words and sharing that
you truly understand them, for you have also had the same experience.

This week strive for higher mindedness by not self-punishing but searching.
Do not allow the feelings of unworthiness to creep in so as to cause
mistreatment of self. You do understand these feelings of unworthiness are a
major cause for drug and alcohol abuse among other forms of abuse. You can
be firm with yourself as long as it challenges you to do better. Do not
leave yourself with feelings of inadequacy and hopelessness that you will
never learn. You are indeed that of our Father's. You are the dwelling place
for His gift to us. Be responsible in the care of the self. Yes.

That is all. No questions. Know that I am with more than you know, as are
Mother's angels and various universal helpers. Please call on us. Know that
we are with you. My love goes with you. Until next week, shalom