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STUDY GROUP READING #313
January 2013

OPENING TEACHING

Quite a few people have submitted questions about the shooting that took place at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut in December. Our first three questions address the most common themes in all of the questions sent in.

1. This question is from Virginia, and the questioner writes: "We were all so saddened to learn of the Sandy Hook massacre, which took the lives of so many innocent young children. I could feel the hearts of so many people opening through their pain and reaching out with love to others. I believe there is a shifting awareness of what is really important, especially at this time of year that is so filled with commercialism. Would you please discuss the soul intent of the individuals involved in the Sandy Hook school massacre which killed so many innocents? Does this even have a larger purpose in our souls' progression and evolution on earth as we move into higher frequencies? Does an event like this actually help people to evolve more quickly? Help us to understand the larger purpose and good that comes from an event like this."



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2. This question is from Nevada: "There is something almost presumptuous about thinking that my voice could make any change or difference, but there is nothing at all presumptuous about ten-million voices, raised in common outrage about the massacre, to give energy to reform initiatives. But, here is my question for the Guides. Can the parents hear and find some comfort in our concern and our prayers?"3. This question is from California: "The tragedy at Sandy Hook School raises questions about prevention for the future. Clearly, it's not just about armed guards at schools, or even gun control. Given the complexity of our society, what are our most effective leverage points for positive change for individuals, communities, and political structures?"

4. And now to change the subject. This question is from Vermont: "What is the relationship between doing attunements and living a life of creativity and passion? How do attunements support our ability to manifest results, make wise choices, take risks, cope with negativity, and so forth? Are attunements just a totally separate focus for us?"

5. This question is from New York: "Are there human truths revealed to us upon our death? Do we gain any different understanding of our life? Do we become aware of where we either healed or created negativity?"

The Guides went directly into the closing attunement from the answer to Question 5.

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STUDY GROUP READING #314
February 2013

OPENING TEACHING

1. Our first question is from California, and the questioner writes: "Current medical wisdom says that inflammation is a major cause of illness, including cancer. Will you discuss this? How can we best reduce inflammation before it causes illness?"

2. This question is from Maryland: "In a previous study group response to a question regarding trying to change bad habits, you said that it is very difficult to stop smoking or lose weight because the impetus for the choice to do so comes from negative emotions. For example, 'I am too fat, I should not smoke,' etc. etc. How, then, can we change those negative emotions regarding ourselves, in order to make positive changes? Where else would we get the drive and motivation to make changes?

3. This question is from New York: "Many of us love eating crustaceans such as crab and lobster. But, I've long been troubled about the way they are cooked-thrown in a pot of boiling water, or brought to a boil, while they are still alive. Many people believe lobsters and crabs feel pain when cooked in this way. Do they? Beyond this specific question, more generally, is there a way to slaughter animals and fish for eating in a more humane way? Are there nuances in this? Or does eating all seafood and meat consist of making creatures suffer, and if so, how can conscious people balance their love for such foods with their desire to limit suffering?"

4. This question is from Florida: "Some of the major religions teach that groupings of people are being either punished or rewarded because of how they follow a 'commandment code system' supposedly given by God. This has caused war on the earth, and has led people to refuse to see the oneness of each soul connected to the infinite Divine. They continue to insist that their god is the 'real' god, and their values are the true rules for life. What can we do about this?"



5.  We have two questions from participants in the Retreat with the Guides last November and we think they will be of interest to everyone. The first question is from California: "The Retreat was about personal healing, and there was an abundance of spiritual love, light, and releasing that took place during the course of the week. After the retreat, a number of people experienced different kinds of illness upon returning home. We are wondering what the connection is between an intense spiritual awakening, or releasing, and physical illness. It seems that sometimes physical illness can trigger spiritual growth and awakening. Can awakening also trigger a physical releasing, resulting in illness in the body?"

6. The second Retreat question is from Minnesota: "During the Retreat, there was a magnificent 'sacred space' created for people to interact with each other in a healing manner. Love emerged consistently and spontaneously. How do we create and hold that sacred space in everyday interactions, especially with those we are around a lot-those we love and tend to take for granted?"

7. This question is from Texas: "You have said that Jesus taught that death is not an end to the soul's experience, but that each of us have died many times in the past and will have many lives in the future. The teachings about spiritual life after death of the body have survived, but the concept of many lifetimes in many human bodies has not survived in the Christianity teachings that have been passed down. Why did the teaching about multiple lives not get passed down with the other Christ teachings?"

8. Would you please close with an attunement for us to use this month?

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STUDY GROUP READING #315
MARCH 2013

OPENING TEACHING

1. Our first question is from Virginia: “One of the most amazing things about physical reality is the incomprehensible vastness of physical space and the size, power, and strangeness of the many objects within it. Scientists are beginning to understand that the massive size and energy of the universe, in and of itself, played a critical role in the creation of earth and the building blocks of life. But, I was wondering, does the vastness serve any other purpose? Is the physical universe mind-boggling big to also provide amusement and inspiration as a kind of playful jest from the souls to their human selves? Would you please speak about the purpose of this hugeness and diversity of physical reality, and how it relates to our human lives?”

2. This question is from Florida: “Was the Great Pyramid in Egypt used for creating electricity? Researchers have been finding chemicals inside the Pyramid that indicate it may have been.”

3. This question is from Vermont: “You said in a recent Study Group Reading that a purpose of humans was to achieve goals. It seems that certain spiritual practices are focused less on the outcomes, and more on being present in the moment as a means to become ‘awake,’ as the Buddhist traditions says. Then there are those, like the spiritual teacher Marianne Williamson, who say, ‘When we surrender to God, we surrender to something bigger than ourselves—to a universe that knows what it's doing. When we stop trying to control events they fall into a natural order, an order that works.’ These different points of view cause me some confusion in knowing when to let go and surrender, when to work and achieve, and what best to focus on. Would you clarify these points of view in terms of how best to go about creating our lives?”
4. This question is from Oregon: “For those of us who are attempting to bring kindness, compassion, and love to those we come into contact with, what advice can you give us on how to act so that we are doing the best we can to help those around us who are in need of assistance, and those who would take advantage of us. I am being told by my wife and those around me that I am a sucker because I am helping those that they perceive are not worthy of my help. I think everyone is worthy of my love and caring, but this may not always be the correct view. Would you help me here?”

5. This is my question [Susan]: Ron and I are enjoying reading a book called, Proof of Heaven, by Dr. Eben Alexander, a neurosurgeon who had a remarkable Near Death Experience. In his book, he describes how he entered the Divine realm and learned profound truths from God. He sums up those truths in these three statements: “You are loved and cherished, dearly, forever. You have nothing to fear. There is nothing you can do wrong.” In the Study Group Readings you have often spoken in this way. Would you tell us about the spiritual truths behind these three statements?

6. Would you please close with an attunement for us to use in the coming month?

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STUDY GROUP READING #316
APRIL 2013

OPENING TEACHING

1. Our first question is from Vermont: “We all recognize the importance of both giving and receiving love in our lives. You also guide us to feel our feelings and then let go of the negativity. My question is, if we are not presently receiving enough love and have done everything we know how to do, sometimes for long periods of time, to be open to receiving love, what should we do to allow or attract more love in our lives?”

2. This question is from California: “Although raised Catholic, I no longer identify myself with any specific religion, except that I view everyone as spiritual. However, I remain ignorant as it relates to one of the Catholic traditions, which has to do with the Pope. From the perspective of both our soul and our human selves, what is the true significance, if any, of the ritualistic practices when electing a new Pope, and even the role of the Pope at all? Without disrespect, I view the Pope as a figure head for the Catholic religion, although it appears to me that many Catholics believe that he is the trHavingue voice of God. Would you please enlighten us on this subject?”

3. The following is my question [Susan]: I recently read two books about near-death experiences. One was Proof of Heaven, by Dr. Eben Alexander, and the other was Dying To Be Me, by Anita Moorjani. Alexander’s near-death experience was quite different from Moorjani’s in the beginning, even though they came to the same spiritual conclusions in the end. This made me wonder, how much does the individual’s personal belief system affect a near-death or out-of-body experience?
4. This question is from California: “I would like to have a profound experience of the spiritual realities as reported by those who have had near-death experiences. For those of us who thankfully do not have a near death event, how can we have the same kind of spiritual awareness that comes in the near-death experience? A part of me feels that I am missing out if I don’t have those kinds of unusual, dramatic experiences. Of course, the more prominent part of me says that everyone has their own path and their own way and maybe some of us don’t need that dramatic experience for whatever reason. Would you comment on all of this?”

5. This question is also from California: “We often hear about the importance and benefits of loving ourselves. So, I'm wondering, what does it mean to love oneself? What does that look and feel like? How do we know if we're doing enough of it?”

6.  [Susan]: The increased frequency of near-death experiences is a product of modern medicine being able to bring people back to life. It seems like an important by-product of science that can inspire people and remind them of their eternal nature. Because of the kind of mass reporting of fear and chaos in the world, it seems like a very important time in our evolution for this to be happening. Would you comment on this?

7. Would you please close with an attunement for us to use in the coming month?

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STUDY GROUP #317
MAY 2013

PENING TEACHING

1. Our first question is from Washington State: "My question is about future lifetimes. If we do our best in this life to heal our fears, to love ourselves, to love others, and to walk our life path knowing that the force of God is within us, will we start over in our next life or continue where we left off? From past Readings, it seems there has been a mixture of success and failure in our previous lives, which causes me to wonder if each life is a new game, possibly with subtle but unconscious threads from previous lives."

2. Our second question is from California: "There is a quote in the bible, John 14:6, where Jesus says, 'I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.' This passage has been used by many Christians to say that you must believe in Jesus in order to know God, or to go to Heaven. What would you say is the highest meaning of this statement?"

3. This question is from Oregon: "I am a practitioner of the Reiki healing technique. I know that when I tap into this energy I can feel shifting and openings occur for myself, and I witness the shifting and openings in my clients. When I practice Reiki on myself I feel more grounded, and magical things start to happen in my life. Would you explain more about Reiki to me, what is it, how am I tapping into it, was this the energy that Jesus used when he helped to heal people?"
4. This question is from Texas: "As we were sitting with my father in the final days before his death, we were unable to control the pain for his physical body, which was difficult for all of us. However, it seemed like he had pulled out of his body somewhat and I wondered if this was a coping strategy to limit his perception of pain. For so many people uncontrolled pain at the end of life is the scariest part of dying. Would you speak to what the perceptions of a dying person may be as they are enduring the final stages of a painful disease like cancer? How can we feel the truth that pain is not badness when we are with a loved one in that situation?"

5.  This question is from California: "Does everyone who enters human life come in with a promise to make a contribution?"

6. This question is from Vermont: "I am taking a course taught by a teacher whose life purpose is to help people realize their true dream. I am feeling a bit uneasy because after three weeks I haven't identified my dream. That is, I do not feel passionate about one thing that I really want to do, or one outcome that I really want to achieve. Are we all supposed to have dreams, and passions, or heartfelt desires? What if we do not have passions? How are we to encourage them to appear or to bring them to the surface of our consciousness? Or, is it natural just to not have passions and to just 'do' life, so to speak. Would you please guide us here?"

7. Please close with an attunement for us to use this month.

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STUDY GROUP #318
JUNE 2013

OPENING TEACHING

1. Our first question is from Minnesota: "When we see a loved one, such as our adult child, making choices that are clearly going to lead to painful consequences for them, or that will hurt someone else, how do we let go and still love them?"

2. This question is from Arizona: "It is difficult to feel our inner goodness when we have done things that we are not proud of and feel bad about. How can we truly feel our goodness in this circumstance? Are there cases where we must just live with feelings of guilt or badness and accept occasional glimpses of goodness?"

3. This question is from California: "From your perspective, what is going with the person who is diagnosed as a sociopath? Why would the soul allow such a profound disconnect and de-valuing of others? Is this condition curable?"

4. This is my question [Susan]: "I recently had my DNA analyzed through ancestry.com. I was interested that I do not have one scintilla of Asian, African, or Indian (east or west) DNA, although I feel that I have had past lives in those places. I am wondering if our DNA, or ancestry in this lifetime, has anything to do with past lifetimes. Would I, for example, have had more Caucasian lifetimes than Asian or African? Does current DNA have anything at all to do with human past lifetimes?"


5. This question is from Oregon: "Would you help us to better understand why it is that the more advanced humans stop reincarnating into earth, often becoming guiding souls to living humans? Wouldn't the spiritual advancement of the human race be accelerated if the more spiritually advanced humans would stay in the earth lifetime after lifetime, teaching and showing by their lives how we are meant to live and grow in kindness, love, compassion, and patience?"

6. This question is also from California: "I just had a personal Reading with Ron, and when he came out the Reading he told me that he perceived that the human experience of passing through the "near-death tunnel" to the light can be achieved through attunement, but he was also aware that this state is hard to achieve in light of the intensity of our normal experience of daily reality. I am curious to know what you would say about this."

7. Please close with an attunement for us to use this month.

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STUDY GROUP #319
JULY 2013

OPENING TEACHING
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1. Our first question is from Minnesota, and the questioner writes: “I recently took a trip to South Africa. During that trip I visited the prison cell where Nelson Mandela was held for so many years. I was deeply struck by the misery he must have experienced in that small room, yet, he prevailed and went on to be an inspiration to so many people. Would you speak about his life path and tell us what we can personally learn from his example of courage and idealism?”

2. This question is from California: “I'm curious about how best to change habits. For instance, watching less TV and reading more books, or starting each morning with a deep attunement instead of getting right into the stuff of the day, such as going online, checking e-mail, and other externally focused activities. My question is: Is there some process, or approach that would make it easier to change any habit pattern we want to change, or is it best to approach each habit as unique and in need of unique methods of change?”
3.  This question is from California: “In a personal Reading for a woman who is pregnant, you spoke about the soul that will enter the baby that she is expecting in a couple of months. But, you spoke about four different souls that are ‘waiting,’ one of which you said will eventually choose to enter the human body of the child. It was a very interesting answer. Would you speak about those soul choices and how they are made? Are there always four souls waiting for each child, or is it individual? You have previously discussed the process of the soul not entering the child’s body until after the baby is born. Would you speak about that as well?”
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4.   Follow-up: And then would you address the part about the soul not entering the child’s body until after the baby is actually born?

5.    This question is from Quebec, Canada: “As humans, we all suffer from ignorance. Hopefully, we will leave this plane with less of it. I do sense the deep knowledge that you, the Guides, provide us. My question is: Are the Guides infallible, or are they still subjected to some degree of unawareness concerning spiritual, and/or metaphysical knowledge?”

6.    And another question along these lines. Are you, the Guides, still involved in growth and learning and expansion yourselves? Or is your development done?

7.   Would you please close with an attunement for us to use this coming month?

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STUDY GROUP #320
August 2013

OPENING TEACHING

1. Our first question is from the state of Washington: “In Dr. Eben Alexander’s book, Proof of Heaven, his description of his near-death experience is much different from others I have read, in that he had a creepy experience that sounded much like hell before he struggled free to travel upward to the light. Then he arrived at the perfection of the afterlife and it was truly love and beautiful. Was his experience partly in his mind and partly the reality of being in the true afterlife, or is there a creepy, hellish part that we go through after death in the path to perfection?”


2. Question 1 Follow-Up,  Susan: When you say the more fear in the person, can it also be the belief system? I mean, maybe it’s not about fear for Eben Alexander, but his belief in science and just the physicality. I don’t believe he believed in an afterlife before he had this experience. So, would that have caused him to have what the questioner says is a hellish experience, that sort of wormlike experience in his own brain? Is that part of what caused that?

3. This is my question [Susan]: Since the popularity of Dr. Eben Alexander’s book, the use of sound waves to promote out-of-body experiences has come to our attention. He promotes that actually though the Monroe Institute. In fact, I tried meditating to sound waves and had a weird experience that I recognize as being slightly disconnected from my body, but not totally out of my body. It actually wasn’t very pleasant. I’m wondering if we were really meant to force out-of-body experiences. Should one persist in this kind of practice in order to have an actual out-of-body experience? Or, perhaps it should only be used in a monitored, or more clinical situation.
4. This question is from North Carolina: “Is there a role for using astrology in general, and ‘astrocartography’ in particular, when we are trying to clarify a most beneficial direction for future aspirations and plans, such as change of job, residence, investments of time, money and energy, and even spiritual lessons for focus? How much do the planets really influence our experiences and potentials on the physical earth?”

5. This question is from California: “You have said in other Readings, and in the book, Healing the Heart, Healing the Body, that an ideal diet is plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, and light protein, but you don’t mention grains. What part can grains play in an ideal diet?”

6. This question is from Massachusetts: “You have often said that it is our choice whether to see good or bad in a situation. In this modern era, unless we turn off all media sources, unfortunately, we will be exposed to a lot of bad. Praying for the victims of negativity and trying to forget about it might still leave us with the overwhelming feeling that negativity is still very much present on earth. What would be your suggestion so that we don’t let ourselves be affected by situations of extreme cruelty or pure negative acts on earth?”

7. This question is from Oregon: “Would you please help us to better understand the practice of experiencing and expressing unconditional love in these times when there is so much negativity? Some people feel that if we are constantly loving to everyone then people will take advantage of us. Examples of those who have mastered the ability to experience and express unconditional love would be helpful.”

8. Would you please close with an attunement for us to use in the coming month?

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STUDY GROUP #321
September 2013
For the September Reading, I am presenting the first of 4 Readings that were given live at a 2-day workshop in the year 2000 called “The Path of Service.” This first Reading was the opening Reading that set the stage for the wisdom that would be given us by The Guides on the subject area of “Service.” The music at the beginning is Plateau of Mirrors by Brian Eno. We have used this piece at our Retreats and Workshops for 30 years to help us enter into the sacred space that the Guides create. Relax, receive and be inspired.
“The Path of Service”
Reading No. 1 of 4
Ron’s Attunement, Track 1.
Guides’ Opening, Track 2.
The Guides’ Closing, Track 3

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Path of Service-1 of 4
STUDY GROUP #322
October 2013
Last month I gave you the first of four Readings from a workshop on “The Path of Service.” I will continue those in November, but it seemed appropriate to share some answers about death and loss with you this month.

Trk 1: Ron’s Attunement (which was spoken by him before every Reading, and which carried him into the altered state from which he became the voice for The Guides)

Trk 2:  The following is from The Opening Reading of Reading No. 3 given at the 2012 Spiritual Retreat called The Path to Personal Healing. The Guides were speaking about the power of  thoughts. Within this opening, they give us wonderful information about repopulating your attunements with beloved ones who have made death before you. The Guides mention the name “Anna Marie” She was a much loved Retreatant who had passed on the year before. If you did not know Anna Marie, here you can imagine the soul of our beloved Ron, or your own loved one.

Trk 3:  The next offering is from the opening of The Guides’ last personal Reading which was given on August 15, 2013:. They address the subject of what is important when completing a human life. 
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Trk 4: In a personal Reading my daughter, Amy, was despairing over the death of her beloved dog. She asked the Guides about how to think about and heal the pain of separation to help her in her grieving. The Guides remind us that this feeling of loss is what humans grapple with over the death of a beloved human as well.

Trk 5: From the March 2007 Study Group, and one of my all-time favorite answers about death:
"Would elaborate on the relationship between a soul and its human self. You have said that we do not need to worry about dying because we are eternal souls. But, I think you have also said that the human personality self, the personality matrix, is self-aware for a short time after death, and then merges back into the soul. So, really it would seem that the human personality self does end. Would you please clarify this?"

Trk 6: This was an answer given in a personal Reading to a dear friend, John, whose beloved brother, with whom he shared spiritual beliefs, had died suddenly. He asked the Guides if his brother’s soul had a message for him.

Trk 7: And finally, from the same personal Reading, the closing words are from The Guides to John regarding his brother. The Guides could be speaking to us. We can sense Ron’s presence with us as we listen to these brief, poignant closing words. 

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“The Path of Service”
Reading No. 2 of 4
STUDY GROUP #323
November 2013
The following Reading is the second of 4 Readings that were given live at a 2-day workshop in the year 2000 called “The Path of Service.” (The first of 4 was used for the September Study Group Reading #321; number 3 and 4 will be in 2014)

T1-Ron’s Attunement
T2-Guides’ Opening.

T3-Question 1: Will you give us a process to help us balance our focus on service to others with service to ourselves?

T4-Question 2: Is there a danger in being too kind to ourselves and becoming lazy and/or complacent? If so, how can we know when we’ve crossed the line between the two?
T5-Question 3: In giving service to others, there can be a danger of overdoing for them and disempowering them. How can we tell if we’re doing this and are there certain guidelines to avoid it?

T6-Question 4: Given that we need to work in areas that most appeal to us, is there an area of dramatic need or where we can have the most impact right now in our evolution?

T7-Question 5: How do our daily interactions with friends, family members, even strangers, have an impact on their lives? Is there a process we can use to help us be more aware of this impact, and how can we consciously increase the effect of these types of daily interactions?

T8-The Guides’ Closing

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Path of Service-2 of 4
STUDY GROUP #324
December 2013


This Reading was originally Number 12, from December of 1987. I have removed question one which did not apply to December, and replaced it with a question and answer from a personal Reading.

T1-Ron’s Attunement
T2-Guides’ Opening.

T3-Question 1: From a personal Reading:  Christians all over the world have accepted the symbol of the cross as an expression of their connection to the Christian faith, or to Christ. And they would say, “Jesus Christ is our savior who died for our sins.” That’s often how it’s put. If Jesus were to design a symbol, choose a symbol for us to remind us of the Christ force now inside of us, what would that be and what would he say that symbol meant?

T4-Question 2: We would like to focus again on Christmas now. Would you relate to us the events surrounding the birth of Jesus as they actually happened?

T5-Question 3: I am not quite ready to leave the description and the feeling of Jesus and his birth as you have been talking about it. So could you talk a little bit more about the symbolism of some of the stories we have carried forward for two thousand years to help us to have the feeling of inspiration from Jesus's life, for example, the Star of Bethlehem.

T6-Question 4: Some people believe that there will be a Second Coming of Christ. Would we expect anything of this magnitude to happen again or was the opening made at that particular time of Jesus's birth?

T7-Question 5: In closing could you give us an attunement that we can use during the coming month to help us to awaken in our own hearts to experience the Christ energy at this time?
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