Discernment

Elyon: It is helpful to perspectives at times to gaze from your vantage point out and attempt to perceive how many different circles you are a part of in your existence. As we share this moment together we are a circle of friends. As you go out from this place today you pass through many different scenarios in which you are a part of a circle of individuals who all share some factor in common. You all are part of many circles, from circles of gender to circles of physical location. You belong to circles of your neighborhood, a circle of your state, of your country, even of your planet. You belong to the circle who comprise the driving population. You belong to many circles which contain a vast cross section of the individuals on your world.

If you take a moment to analyze some of these circles you will see that, while at times you may feel isolated in your experience, you share aspects of your experience with an ever widening circle of humanity. There are few experiences to be had which are truly singular. Most experiences available in this classroom are available to all and are shared by others. Therefore, when you feel isolated, secluded from the mainstream or from the reality you think that others are experiencing, it is helpful to remember that you are a part of their circle in some ways and a part of other circles in other ways. You may overlap and share aspects of many different circles comprising your total experience.

You will grow to manifest discernment in the promotion of some circles of your exposure over other circles you deem less significant. You may choose to spend your time immersed in circles promoting your spiritual growth as you determine what these circles are and prioritize your time available. Viewing yourself as part of these many circles which overlap you provides you with a concrete avenue to claim valid the experiences within the circle, to add these to your personal experiences, your personal sphere of influence.

Now I would offer that we take a different perspective and, rather than seeing these circles as overlapping you and providing you with necessary experience, let us view you as a powerful, colorful influence. When your presence is exerted into these differing circles it may actually add color, spice. It may elevate the entire circle by your very presence and orientation to the experience. So, not only do these many avenues, these many circles, encompass you, you are adding flavor and color to these circles as well. Your presence is significant within these circles, as it makes a real difference when an individual acts in faith and assurance within these circles.