2025-02-03-Best Way to Make a Difference

Session

Lesson

Machiventa: I am enjoying this opportunity to share in these moments. This cup of peace that you create, find, and pursue is the energy with which you can ascend into the spirit plane with ease. Oftentimes, this sense of peace is accompanied by gratitude, and together, these factors are very powerful. They enable you to condition your inner environment, allowing you to adjust your frequency—turning the dial, so to speak—to a point where there is less interference, less background noise, and fewer obstacles in the process of simply aligning and tuning in.

By attuning yourself to frequencies of peace, love, and divine tone, you engage in the process of conditioning yourself to receive these energies. Tuning into this tone of divine grace is essential. It is always important to return to your center, orient yourself properly, and ensure that your inner environment is receptive to these frequencies. Despite the outer commotion and distractions, you have the ability to receive these energies directly into your inner being.

Life on the material plane is full of distractions, and therefore, it is crucial to weed out influences that clutter your system. In today's highly stimulating world, it is a real task to tone down the noise and be mindful of the distractions you allow into your inner sanctuary of spirit. This responsibility lies entirely with you. It is incumbent upon you to bring into your spiritual environment only those things that are true, good, and beautiful—those things that resonate with love and peace. These are the flowers you should plant in your internal garden, the seeds that will bear much fruit, cultivating truth, beauty, and goodness within your inner sanctuary of peace.

Likewise, influences that do not serve your spiritual growth and attainment must be systematically and intentionally weeded out. This practice is becoming increasingly important as you are continuously bombarded with all manner of news and general distractions. Such obstacles do not aid your progress; they only impede your growth, importing fear, worry, doubt, and concern, which may be misplaced when viewed in the grander scheme of things.

Given the bigger picture that you are aware of, it is unnecessary for you to adopt the fears, doubts, and concerns that are suggested to you. This is significant because you have a choice. You know the greater truth—you know you are saved. You understand that all is well in the universal context.

You can observe the discord and disharmony all around you as the last remnants of the Lucifer rebellion manifest. These forces insist on choosing less-than-divine elements. However, you are aware that your role as a mortal is an opportunity to perfect divinity—an opportunity to expand the dimensions of divinity through your active choices.

Your most significant accomplishments will not come from conforming to or confronting other paradigms, but by simply not choosing them. Instead, you are called to volunteer a better version, a more divine complement to the prospects before you. You have trained your whole life for this moment, and now you are asked not to do as much as you are to become and embody these truths and realities you know. Simply choose them over all other options and adopt them. Don the cloaks, as it were, of those who possess spiritual awareness and manifest appropriate spiritual values.

This is, in fact, the easy way. It is much harder to try to change things around you through force, coercion, or education. Instead, the best way to make a difference is by being an example—by conducting yourself as a light anchor, as a conduit of divine peace. This is something you can become and manifest in your life. It will set you apart from the mainstream, but it will also serve as a guiding light, offering a different path for others to follow.

The fruits of your decision to take this path are the most potent and powerful you can present. The results of your choice will foster spirit growth and expand your capacity to give and receive. This is achieved through your efforts, and none other. While there is always a desire for group focus and collective action, the real foundation of change lies in the individual components. As each individual shifts and becomes a portal for divine energies, the influx of divinity can be channeled into the environment. This ultimately elevates spiritual values and brings them closer to the surface to be chosen by all.

By choosing to prepare yourselves, you can function as a conduit—a portal to the spirit dimension—by simply tuning into it. While there is much to be done in service to the world, it is important to remember that everything starts within. The fruits of your efforts are already evident, as they have enabled you to be here, to hear these words of encouragement, and they will propel you further in your ascension journey.

I understand that there is a desire within this group to maintain a platform for such exchanges, allowing the administration and staff to communicate effectively. We are deeply grateful for your contributions to this system and appreciate that you maintain and establish this forum. Tonight's exercise is another opportunity to build this connection and continue this service, envisioned for a broader purpose. We greatly appreciate your commitment to this undertaking and will gladly avail ourselves of the opportunity you provide.

As I have said before, we, as individual participants, each have our own gardens to tend and growth to nurture. However, there is also a larger desire to extend out, to serve others in an unknown capacity. Motivations to go beyond the self and assist others are indeed noble and will be fostered.

The progress we have made to this point is significant, and we are pleased with how far we’ve come. We now have a platform to work with, and it’s inspiring to see such a dedicated group. You continue to show up, applying yourselves, and returning for more, which keeps the mission moving forward at a steady pace.

However, as this work progresses, we are also witnessing increasing tension and contrast in the world. These conditions provide the necessary opportunities for spirit growth, both for the individual and for the masses. While many of you have chosen to follow this path of spiritual understanding, there are countless others who have not yet made this connection. They may not be certain of their eternal destiny or even their survival beyond this life.

As pressure mounts from life’s circumstances, individuals may feel compelled to seek answers, potentially exploring new approaches if their current paths are not working. On the surface, this may appear as chaos—disorganized, uncertain, and even fearful. These are emotions that many face as they realize the instability of the material world. This is where we are poised to step in, offering our message of peace, grace, and divine heritage. We are here to remind humanity that they are part of a divine family, and they can choose to become part of the greater divine family through their connection with Michael.

This message echoes the teachings I tried to keep alive during my time on Earth—ideas of one God, divine parenthood, and survival through association with the divine. Michael’s Gospel has kept these ideals alive for some, but there has been disappointment with the way these messages have been represented in modern religions. It is now time for these teachings to be restated.

I am here once again, through this platform, to help deliver this message, so humanity may be reminded of their divine nature, their origin, and their destiny. This message is a gift for all lightworkers who are prepared to be instruments of peace, and it will usher in an age of love. However, this will not happen without challenges. Many mistakes and missteps will occur as individuals search for the connection to spirit that you have already embraced. Many are still uncertain and cast about for what is true and meaningful in life.

The values you’ve learned allow you to recognize divine principles that lead to spirit growth, light, and life. You have worked to develop the eyes of spirit, and as a result, you are well- positioned to spread this goodness naturally and peacefully. By manifesting these truths in your own lives, you demonstrate to others that they, too, are children of God, protected by divine grace and welcomed back to their source.

Though this may seem like familiar knowledge to you, it is not for everyone. Many have not yet made this realization and are still seeking answers. This period of turmoil serves as a catalyst to help others find comfort and security in the dimension of spirit. The material world, with all its issues and uncertainties, does not impact our eternal spiritual growth, and we must help others see this truth.

As we move forward, we are learning that this spiritual journey is played on many levels, and there are individual efforts that support and enhance collective growth. Group efforts can exponentially extend this growth to all those who are dissatisfied with the current state of the world. With a little guidance, they may find this platform and a whole new reality that we are eager to share with them.

The efforts you each put into this process, whether individually or as a group, move you forward on your spiritual journey. It’s important to reflect on both your inner and outer conditioning, recognizing the value in both. This message is not just for this group but for anyone who may come into contact with it. Our purpose is to make this growth and insight available on a grand scale, and we are accomplishing this as we speak.

I applaud your efforts to maintain this forum and want to assure you that you have vast support as you move forward. The progress we’ve made is very encouraging, and the potential that lies ahead is enormous. As the waves of spirit rise, it’s incredible to witness your ability to ride them with expertise and confidence. It’s truly a sight to behold, and I am deeply grateful for your participation.

If there are any questions or further dialogue, I am happy to respond.

Dialogue

John: Thank you, Machiventa, for being with us this morning. I greatly appreciate your presence and your participation in speaking to us in this group.

I had a couple of impressions in the last few days that I wanted to ask you about. One of them is the idea of looking at the destruction or disintegration of many of the institutions of our culture and society from a planetary management perspective. I have a tendency to view this as a very negative development, but I'm trying to see it in a more positive light.

While the disintegration of current institutions and structures that hold the status quo in place can seem troubling, it also allows space for new growth to eventually take place. In the short term, however, it is very painful to watch the suffering of innocent people caught in this chaos.

From the global management perspective, how do you see this process? How do you work with it in a way that puts it in a more positive light?

Thank you.

Machiventa: My friend, I assure you we share the same sense of sadness when we observe the family of man making decisions that are not necessarily divinely inspired, but rather are driven by self-centeredness, domination, and fear. Many of these elements were also present in the Lucifer rebellion.

Although this is sad, it may very well be necessary. It is not appropriate for any source from on high to make choices for free-will beings. Therefore, we must wait it out and allow for decisions to be made so that the consequences of those decisions become apparent. This contrast will then provide alternatives or options to consider.

The free-will choice is paramount to how this system works. People must often see for themselves the consequences of their choices before they can make more enlightened decisions. Some individuals have no desire to come to any understanding or realization of more positive choices; they remain confined in their own paradigm, seeing themselves as the winners. So, why would they change?

The rest of humanity, which must endure the consequences of these choices, is now faced with an option: Will they continue to support choices that are less than divine, or will they seek other options that are more godlike, even though they may not fully understand what that means? This is why leading by example is so crucial, as we do in this group and as you do as individuals and as light anchors of your own accord.

If no alternative options are provided, patterns will continue, even if they are unserviceable. But when options that lead in different directions—towards love, peace, and grace—are presented, there is a shift that must occur individually and personally. You have seen in your recent elections the great shift required to move away from the old ways.

There is a need to eliminate the bully-on-the-playground approach to government. Until people are forced to see the consequences of such actions, they will not confront reality and will not have to choose. What we do here, in our efforts to provide an example of divine inspiration and seeking divine values, is what needs to be encountered as an option.

In this age of information sharing, it is significant that the information we represent, the planetary administration, is available to be found and chosen. While it may seem like our contribution is a drop in the bucket, I assure you that these drops are essential. The gold that can be found in this process will be highly attractive to those discouraged by the path of hate, who would choose the path of love if they only knew it. This is our opportunity and mission.

Let us be the option. Let us provide this opportunity before others to choose God and, in so doing, pursue divine values. With divine values, one can discern the nature of any circumstance by how much divinity it contains. The shift from an animalistic, fear-based stance to a stance of universal brotherhood and the fatherhood of God will change the dynamic of all encounters.

It may take time and stress on the system before enough of the old generation, who rely on dominance and terrorism, gives way to new leaders who will lead with love, peace, and grace. This change is already in process, even though it may not seem fruitful at times. The last vestiges of the Lucifer rebellion are rearing their ugly heads, but all we can do is let that play out and not feed it any energy. Instead, we invest in the future of this planet, into light and life.

Though many may feel as if they have no direction forward, we are here to bring hope and underscore the potential of our spiritual birthright. Be not afraid, for you know you are saved. Do not be dismayed by the extent of the disillusion. Know that all of this shall pass and give way to light and life, to spiritual liberation for all individuals. Time is necessary for all the fragments to make choices and decisions, to orient themselves to receive the goodness and grace from on high.

I share in the sadness of watching the dissolution of certain foundations in your culture, but I am greatly inspired by what may arise in their place. What will come from the ashes of these choices keeps us positive about all that is transpiring. Realizing these troubled times are transient, as they have been throughout history, we can foresee the goodness that lies ahead. Even now, you can foresee it through this very platform and exercise of love.

Once again, thank you for the part you play in putting this together. Be of good cheer, for in the end, all will be well. If it’s not well, then it’s not the end. Keep that in mind and know that we are with you. Michael is with you. You have a universe of support behind you, no matter what your brothers may do and how far astray they may go from divine values. That is not your problem; your challenge is within—your role is to be a good soldier on Michael's mission.

And I thank you for the part you play in all of this. Does this help?

John: Yes, thank you very much, Machiventa. It most certainly does. Thank you.

Sal: I have something on my mind. You're preaching to the choir, but what I see right now is a big issue centered around money. The Mission Urantia group is fragmenting because of financial concerns, and it feels like everyone is trying to make a statement. It’s like a bunch of cats, each trying to outdo each other. As a planetary manager, how do you see uniting all these different groups with a focus on the bigger picture?

Machiventa: Thank you for your question. It’s always a challenge to navigate the different players on the field at any given time. But know this: all efforts, no matter how small, contribute to the success of this project. This project is part of a much larger puzzle, and it’s important to understand that it’s not necessary to feel too much pressure or strain over the outcome of any single gathering or initiative. This is just one of many efforts happening.

Earlier, I mentioned the need to avoid duplicating resources. It’s crucial to maximize the potential of all the resources we have, and each one holds its own significance. The project we're supporting today is just one piece of the puzzle, one light anchor. There are many others, and each group’s contributions are meaningful. But it’s the underlying purpose of leading by example and embodying divine values that matters most. By offering a contrast to other choices, we provide people with alternatives that lead to different results.

We don’t focus on discord or disharmony because we prefer not to feed that energy. Our approach is to create a space where options are provided and people can make informed decisions based on love, peace, and grace, not fear or doubt.

Sal: I understand that, but here’s the issue. Many websites are asking for donations, and there’s no way to contribute to all of them. So where does the focus on the Mission Urantia group fit into all of this? There are many websites out there based on The Urantia Book, but it feels like there are too many “cats” and not enough focus on the mission itself.

Machiventa: The issue, Sal, is that you have unlimited free will choice. You are free to be involved in whatever aligns with your values. There’s relative value in all things, so there’s no right or wrong direction to go. It’s all part of the mission at hand. We see all of these efforts as contributing to the greater goal, each in its own way.

Sal: I understand that, but from this side of the veil, it feels like the people who are working together to support each other aren’t being unified. There’s a lot of fragmentation, especially when it comes to monetary concerns and how we manage our time here.

Machiventa: I see what you're saying. It sounds like the issue you're experiencing is one of self- management. Unfortunately, these kinds of challenges are part of the free will choices that individuals make. There’s no definitive right or wrong direction I could recommend because it all comes down to personal choice and how each person manages their path.

Sal: Thank you. Machiventa: Directions have the potential for goodness. Your consideration of finance is a material issue that requires a material response. On the mortal plane, you need to figure out how the math works.

But the point I was attempting to make about this forum is that the tone of the approach should always be more divine, regardless of the issue at hand. For example, finance is a very mortal subject that must be navigated by all mortals in the realm. There is no divine right or wrong when it comes to how you handle mortal constraints.

I approve of all the questioning and discerning that goes on, but I cannot invest in any one approach, solution, or suggestion because it is not appropriate. I am, however, pleased to suggest combining resources and working together for this purpose. Yet, negotiating finances is outside the scope of this instruction.

Sal: I understand.

Sal: When I first joined the group with Deborah, Mission Urantia was trying to make a name for itself. I put out a little piece about glue—God loves Urantia experiences. Over time, after working with this group, I realized that on the evolutionary path...

Deborah: We've lost your sound, Sal. I'll go to Dom while you figure out what's going on with your sound.

Dom: Hey, everybody. My question is about the distinction between divinity and deity. How can we educate the public—either through collaboration or direct education—about their divine heritage? The Lucifer rebellion has really confused people in terms of what they identify with as their divinity. So, how can we best explain that divinity is not inherently present but can be attained by understanding the deity within? Could you speak about this? It seems to be a very critical component in defining what divinity is in the modern age. Thank you.

Machiventa: The notion of defining divinity comes back to the most potent example, which is the expression of divinity in an individual's life. You can attempt to describe divinity with words, but you’ll fall short. However, you can show the influence of divinity in your life by example. One of the best ways to experience divinity is to read the Jesus papers in The Urantia Book. There, you see the influence of divinity on Jesus. You see how he connected with the Father, through moments of stillness and isolation. And as a result, you witness his life in action, how he lived and influenced by the grace of spirit.

The same is true for you and for us. We embody the degree of spirit we are aware of. Those of us who have been exposed to this truth, and who know how to approach it, do so in the same way Jesus did—through stillness and preparation of the inner self. When we do this, we can lead by example, just as Jesus did. You can try to profess what this is, but in the end, the strongest thing you have is your example, your witness to this truth. When you avail yourself of the opportunity to be an instrument of peace, you become it. You act as a symbol, and others may be drawn to the way it has affected you.

What kind of person have you become? What is the depth of your character? That’s how you show others what divinity is. The opportunity to become divine is strictly a matter of choice. This is what people need to understand: they have the ability to choose it. They have a divine heritage and lineage if they so choose. It's that simple. And the way to make that point is by showing them—by walking this path and making these choices and demonstrating the tangible results. That’s the only truly meaningful way to pass this on.

Dom: The follow-up question is this: what you just described is often misunderstood by those who claim that Jesus showed an example of divinity without the Father. That’s the essence of the Lucifer rebellion—twisting Jesus’ example to represent something else. So, my question is: When Jesus came, his mission was to reveal the Father. Is that deity or divinity?

Machiventa: I don’t know that these are exclusive terms. I don’t think the distinction between them is particularly relevant. When you enter those divine tones, you can be said to become divine. You manifest the tones of divinity, and therefore you are divine. It’s both a process and a choice. There are stages, if you will, as you grow and expand your capacity. But it always comes down to a choice to activate that potential within.

Dom: Okay, thank you.

Deborah: I’d like to add something that came to mind as Dom and Machiventa were discussing the concepts of divinity and deity. Yes, Jesus came to represent the Father and to reveal that the Father’s kingdom is within us. The Father’s presence within us, is in a sense, His spiritual DNA.

I see this topic relating to the parable of the talents that Jesus gave. In the story, a landlord left money with his servants and gave them the responsibility to manage it. Some invested it and made it grow, while one servant buried it, and it didn’t increase. To me, this suggests that the divine core within us is like the talent in the parable. We are given multiple spiritual resources, and this inner divine essence is one of the most crucial.

The question is: How are we going to invest in that divine talent? Will we take the time to let it grow and manifest in our lives? When it does grow and manifest, that essence of deity in us transforms into divinity in our human life. I see this as having a clear connection to Dom’s question.

I just wanted to share that thought, and if anyone would like to comment further, I’d be happy to listen. Or does anyone have any other questions for Machiventa?

John: I think this is a wonderful consideration, especially given everyone’s different personalities and their unique ways of approaching spirit. We all feel a different aspect of it in our lives. However, when we try to put it into words, it often becomes more complicated than it needs to be.

For me, I have a very cerebral approach to spirituality. Over the years, I’ve come to see that my words don’t mean much at all. What truly makes a difference is my life of service and how it affects the people around me. That is the only affirmation I need. I’ve realized that living a life of service is a much more fruitful way for me to spend my time than trying to talk to others about all the things I love to discuss.

This realization came after a lifetime of reading The Urantia Book and studying transcripts. Words are important, but only to a point. They serve as an introduction, but people are intuitive. They can sense when someone talks the talk but doesn’t walk the walk. When this happens, it becomes a negative experience. So, I’m learning to be much more patient with myself. I may not have the capacity to affect large-scale change, but I absolutely have the ability to inspire those around me, especially my family and close friends.

I’ve learned that the less I talk about it, the better it works. I’m learning to let go of concerns about the world because, while I’m deeply concerned about it on one level, I know my ability to change things on a large scale is very limited. However, in my personal life, I can make a significant impact.

It’s not black and white; we can do both. But I’m trying to find the balance. More and more, I realize that the thoughts in my mind and the words I use in my self-talk are not as important as the feeling and presence of spirit in my life. Being present with others, without judgment, is the key. The hardest part for me is quieting my self-talk and not using the vocabulary I’ve acquired over a lifetime of studying The Urantia Book to judge or categorize others.

When I let go of this, I feel a burden lifted. The most infectious thing I can offer is my joy in simply being with people—just being present and happy. I see that it makes a difference, especially in a world where so many are consumed by news feeds and social media. The experience of just being in a joyful space, free of distractions, is so refreshing for them.

For me, being that joyful presence is everything. Everything else is secondary. If I can do that, then little things here and there seem to make a difference, but they’re not the primary focus. That’s just my observation about my own life.

Sal: Thank you, John. I really appreciate that.

Mark Rogers: Well said.

Deborah: Okay, Sal, now that your audio is working, were you wanting to make a comment?

Sal: I want to thank John for a point he made about impatience, which is a spiritual poison that I’m currently dealing with. I appreciate being here, and I’m not here to cause any problems. Thank you all for everything that’s been said.

Closing

Deborah: Does anyone have any further questions for Machiventa? Seeing none, I want to close with a comment on something Machiventa mentioned about having a more far-seeing viewpoint. We worry about our country and the direction it’s going in. What came to my mind is that having a far-seeing viewpoint is like owning stocks. I can either be in the stock market, constantly buying and selling focusing only on the short term, or I can choose specific stocks to stick with and ride the waves of ups and downs. In the long run, the wave gradually goes up, so regardless of the losses, I still come out ahead.

Thinking about it that way can give us hope for better times. These times are our growing pains as a nation, and we are coming to terms with what we truly desire in a leader. We’re getting clear on what’s important and making better choices for leadership. We must see the opposite to understand what works and what doesn’t, and through that process, we’ll become more rational in our thinking.

For those of us developing our spiritual life, this process will also help us become more enlightened on what it truly takes to lead spiritually. We can all lead those within our spheres of influence by embodying the spiritual values we strive for. They need to see us make mistakes and see us learn from them. When we handle mistakes well, we provide them with a valuable lesson. Those are just some of my thoughts.

Meeting closes with expressions of gratitude from participants for Machiventa and for each other.