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<p>06/27/2004</p>
<p>Ham: Greetings, children, I am Ham and I welcome you each this
evening. You are all showing great willingness to be given truth even
that truth which creates an awareness of the need for change. </p>
<p>Many humans wish only to find reinforcement for their own behavior
and thoughts. It is the truly adventurous seeker who desires to change
and to grow. Change requires the leaving behind of old thought
processes, old self-image and these things must be relinquished before
the new grows in its place. It takes great courage and character to
admit you have been wrong or that you might need to change to adapt and
to grow. But think of it as an adventure. Think of the times of fear as
times of thrill instead. Think of the letting go as the thrill of
letting go and falling into the unknown. </p>
<p>It is not fearful so long as you have faith. Faith in God gives you
the certainty of knowing you will be alright. If all things earthly
crash, including your own ego self, what does it really matter because
the Father and the Master will lead you forward into new adventures,
new lives. You can view the cataclysm of loss as the clearing away of
that which was holding you back and in that way, you can begin to feel
safe in the world. Losing earthly possessions is a small thing compared
to the adventure of life as a whole. Even losing friendships, even
losing reputations, even losing love temporarily, these things are tiny
compared with the grand universe scheme of eternal progression. </p>
<p>When you are tempted toward despair, imagine yourself looking back
on your life from the vantage point of the mansion worlds. From that
perspective, the ups and downs of the moment are small things. Even if
your earthly bodies fail and you must leave them behind, as you will,
this is a part of getting from here to there, just like all of life.
Life’s value lies not in anything the material world has to offer.
Life’s value is above all things and all beings, for life’s value lies
with God himself. </p>
<p>It is humanly easy to feel overwhelmed by some failure, to feel
defeated, alone, and worthless. But the Father sees the same situation
as your great test, your great opportunity. Your own indwelling spirit
is like a proud parent watching his child’s first steps. Sometimes the
parent withdraws his hands so the child can take a few steps on his
own. Sometimes the Father removes some supports you have been relying
on so that you can move beyond that reliance. This is not cruelty, this
is not abandonment. This is the opposite of that. Many things happen in
the material world which seem to be cruel and unjust. But from the
vantage point of the Father, these things are preliminary tests to help
you strengthen your faith muscles to give you courage for the effort
that awaits you. </p>
<p>Every time your knocked on your bottoms by events, your angels, your
indwelling spirit, the Spirit Mother, and the Master himself are all
rooting for you to stand up. They want you to grow strong and fearless.
Looking back over your lives, there have been many times when things
seemed so hard that you didn’t know if you would make it. But each one
of those things gave you something very valuable, even if it was only
the knowledge that you could survive. </p>
<p>Your ways are never easy. Life is difficult, but it is supposed to
be difficult. That does not mean that life should be joyless or that it
is not worth it. From the vantage point of the mansion worlds, as you
look back over your lives, you will decide it was all worth it. Enjoy
the lives you are living. Enjoy each day. Let yourselves appreciate the
good in life. Let yourselves love each other with complete joy and
abandon. Let yourselves be open to all the wonder, all the beauty and
goodness of life that surrounds you at all times and understand very
deeply that the little disasters and problems of living are just that,
small and inconsequential. </p>
<p>Rapidly develop a larger view of your lives so that you are not
caught up in the frustrations of the day. This will also help you to
release your fears for all human beings experience fear, but you don’t
have to get caught up in it and allow fear to ensnare you. Stay true to
the Master, true to the Father’s spirit, and fear will touch you less
and less as the spirit controls you more and more. </p>
<p>My children, you are each doing very, very well. Let us go right to
questions.</p>
<p>Q: Ham, may I have a personal message please?</p>
<p>Ham: Of course, my son. We have spoken of second chances and of how
good life really is. You have come through very much and as we have
said, you are not out of the woods yet, but we see come encouraging
signs in your blood. Continue to be gentle and careful with yourself.
Go slowly and don’t worry about doing so. You will have all you need so
be at peace. </p>
<p>Q: Can I have a message please Ham?</p>
<p>Ham: Certainly, my son. You are doing very well. You have come
through some real difficulties as well as some imaginary ones. You are
a man of great focus and your ability to rise to a challenge is secure.
Have confidence that you are on the right path, because you are. Think
of your future as the beginning of a great adventure. You will have
many ups and downs and twists and turns to go through. That is what
makes life exciting. Don’t worry about what you should do or where you
should go. Rather, dedicate yourself anew to the Father’s will then be
willing to go through whatever it takes for his will to be manifest. My
son, you do well.</p>
<p>Q: May I have a message Ham, please?</p>
<p>Ham: Of course, my dear. You continue to strengthen in purpose and
in character. You will continue to explore the past with the Master’s
help. There is nothing hidden that will not be revealed and gradually
you will come to a greater owning of yourself. Your spiritual path will
continue to open and to offer you places of rest and recovery. You have
to allow yourself some time. You want to get through it quickly, but
that is not how this process will be. Relax then, and allow yourself
the time, the effort, and the will to go through these psychological
and spiritual traumas. Then, the wounds can heal and be cleansed. More
and more, you are seeing ever more clearly. Embrace the truth for it is
the only way to recovery. </p>
<p>Q: Do you have anything for Rebecca?</p>
<p>Ham: Certainly. My daughter, you are doing well. You are letting go
of the old and embracing the new. It will be important for you to
continue in this process. This is not a matter of establishing
something. This is a matter of discovering something. You are in the
process of discovering great joy. This joy is what will lead you. Have
great faith and courage as you move forward in this discovery. You
cannot go backward. You cannot shrink back into the old self. You must
continue expanding and so you will find an ever greater joy in purpose.
Embrace this and give thanks. </p>
<p>Q: Jarad?</p>
<p>Ham: Of course my son. You are also in a process of self-discovery.
You are breaking out of the old and entering into a new level of
reality perception. When the Master gives you eyes to see, truly you
will see things right. More and more, you are spending your days in his
company and this is as it should be. Seek him and his will in all
things and in this way you will uphold him and you will be an example
for others. There are many days of increasing joy before you. Be
contented and at peace, for you do very well.</p>
<p>Q: Ham, I wanted to know if you had any counsel for me please?</p>
<p>Ham: Of course my son. You are doing very well. Each day you are
finding new levels of spiritual awareness to explore. You are going
through a genuine spiritual awakening. So continue to follow after the
spirit. Listen to his voice. You will hear him saying, "this is the
way" during times of decision. Slowly but surely you are getting your
feet firmly beneath you so that you are not off balance, leaning
forward, and rushing ahead. Now you are much more at ease with yourself
and this ease will grow over time as your security and your comfort
with yourself grows. Remember, always, how much the Father loves you
and how precious you are to the Master in this universe. Do not allow
yourself to think of your life as cheap or easily spent. Come to value
your life as the Master values you. You do very well my son. Be at
peace.</p>
<p>Q: Ham I would appreciate any words you have for me. </p>
<p>Ham: Certainly, my son, you are doing very well. All things are
becoming new and you are now being called to move forward in your life
and in the world. You are being called to increasingly represent the
Master in this world and the Master’s love is beginning to flow through
you and out and into the lives of others blessing all who know you.
Understand that you are human and that you will make mistakes, but
learn to be gentle with yourself and forgiving with yourself. Your way
will open so long as you have faith to walk in the way the Master shows
you. </p>
<p>Q: From Norbert: I would like to ask Ham if he can help me
understand what's been going on the last couple of days. </p>
<p>Ham: Yes my son, you are doing very well. Sometimes a person is
given glimpses into how to see the world more correctly. Sometimes,
these efforts by the though adjuster can be a little frightening. But
overall, as your spiritual life expands, your perception of the world
will expand with it. Your spiritual insight will be enhanced as well.
Sometimes, along with this, there is some emotional trauma because the
lower self rebels against the higher self, always. Be at peace my son,
there is nothing to be alarmed at. Do not be in a hurry to make any
changes. Walk slowly and things will be smooth.</p>
<p>Q: Do you have a personal message for Charlie B?</p>
<p>Ham: Yes, my son. You are also finding yourself seeking the Master
at all times and this is as it should be. Seek after him and you will
find all that you need. The way for you is growing a little easier now.
Enjoy your life. Take the time to enjoy things. </p>
<p>Q: Do you have any feedback for me this week?</p>
<p>Ham: Certainly. My son, you are doing very well. You have an inner
strength and courage that sees you through many difficult times. You
also have the good sense to take things to the Master, to ask him for
guidance and help and I say to you, seek and you will find, knock and
it will be opened. Although at times, the spirit seems far away. It is
never actually so. He is with you through every moment of every day,
like a loving father watching intently over his small child. Be wise
enough to know when to reach out. Begin relying on the Master’s spirit
more and more. He will show you what you need and which way is best to
travel. Have no doubt. Just believe. You are doing very well my son. Be
at peace. </p>
<p>Are there any further questions at this time? Very well then, my
children, go in peace and until next week my love and prayers are with
you. </p>
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David G. Schlundt, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Psychology
Department of Psychology
Vanderbilt University
301 Wilson Hall
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: (615)322-7800
Fax: (615) 343-8449
Email: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:David.Schlundt@Vanderbilt.edu">David.Schlundt@Vanderbilt.edu</a>
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To science God is a possibility, to psychology
a desirability, to philosopy a probability, to
religion a certainty, an actuality of religious
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