The Adventure of Being Human; Lessons on Soulful Living from the Heart of the Urantia Revelation

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• ISBN13: 9781931254243
• ISBN10: 1931254249
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2012-06-01
• Publisher: Origin Press

Summary

Amplifying the core spiritual teachings of The Urantia Book--a unique and thrilling revelatory book first published in 1955--this guide introduces the two central deity-personalities of the Urantia revelation: Christ Michael--Jesus--and his feminine, coequal consort, Mother Spirit. As the study relates, these two deities maintain intimate contact with their sons and daughters, demonstrating their love through an unprecedented series of teachings. In one short volume, this compilation chronicles Jesus' own awe-inspiring lessons--updated for the 21st century--along with essential introductory and background materials. The wisdom provided here offers heartfelt instructions on the art of living, making a challenging cosmological reference concise and accessible.

Author Biography

Byron Belitsos is an award-winning author, an editor, and a book publisher. He is the author of One World Democracy, the coauthor of A Return to Healing, and the editor of The Center Within. He is an expert in Urantia Book studies, having presented lectures and workshops on its teaching nationwide for several decades, and he is an inaugural member of Ken Wilber’s Integral Institute. He lives in San Rafael, California.

Table of Contents

Editor's Preface	p. xiii
Prologue	p. xvii
Note to the Reader	p. xxi
Acknowledgements	p. xxiii
Dedication	p. xxv
Epigrams and Short Teachings: Best excerpts from our divine parents
Mother Spirit	p. 3
Christ Michael	p. 11
Selected Dialogues: Outstanding Student Interactions with Christ Michael and Mother Spirit
Our Mother Spirit	p. 21
Our Divine Parents	p. 23
Divine Parenting	p. 25
Finding "Home Base"	p. 27
Sharing with God	p. 29
Resting in God	p. 31
Self-Forgetfulness	p. 33
Soul Consciousness	p. 35
Self-Healing	p. 37
Our Universe	p. 39
Selected Lessons
Embracing Wonder	p. 43
Let Us Grow Together	p. 49
Seeing Other Persons as Infinite	p. 53
Personality and Creativity: the Hallmarks of Spirit	p. 61
I Am in the Realm of Pure Spontaneity	p. 67
Dealing with Impulsive Habits	p. 73
The Power of Pure Intention	p. 79
Contemplating the Freedom of Living	p. 85
Relaxing in the Realm of Spirit	p. 91
Your Existence Is Not Ephemeral	p. 95
Opening to the Spirit of Truth	p. 101
Embracing Reality	p. 105
The Meaning and Purpose of Pain	p. 111
Exploring Your Inner World with Care	p. 119
The Unfathomable Individuality of Personal Beings	p. 123
Seasons of Your Soul	p. 129
Spirit Is Ever New, Ever Progressive	p. 135
Striving for Inner Unity	p. 141
Asking for God's Will-Breaking Old Habits	p. 147
The Dimensions of Spirit	p. 151
We Are Sharing Our Lives	p. 157
Allow Heart and Mind to Work Together	p. 161
Mercy Is Full Acceptance of Others	p. 171
The Lifting of the Planetary Quarantine	p. 179
The Adventure of Being Human	p. 183
The Way of Progress to a Mature World Culture	p. 189
On the Magisterial Mission
Preparing the Way for a New Divine Incarnation	p. 197
The Planetary Mission of Mercy	p. 199
The Essence of Mercy	p. 203
A Postscript from Mother Spirit	p. 205
Afterword	p. 207
Appendices
Introducing The Urantia Book: A Revelation of Love and Cosmic Evolution	p. 213
Mother Spirit and Christ Michael: Representatives of the Trinity in Time and Space	p. 221
A Brief History of the Teaching Mission	p. 225
A Special Note to Christians	p. 233
Urantia Movement Resources	p. 237
Glossary of Terms	p. 241
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