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The Shamballa Letter

VOLUME 13, Number 41                                                                                                    October 11, 1991

Beloved Chelas of Light, 

To describe the magnificent ceremonies that take place in the Retreats of the Ascended Masters so that they may be appreciated and absorbed by the outer consciousness of mankind is truly a challenge. I AM honored that this opportunity was given to me, and I pray that in the fulfilling, it has brought a great deal of enlightenment to each one of you.

At a future time it will be possible to share more about the actual petitions of the Ascended Masters. For now, I ask that you study the description I have presented, letting the reality of the mighty Retreat at the Tetons become a part of your beings and worlds. Assimilate the significance of the ceremony, as well as many of the other details that I have given to you.

Do this until you have a deepened understanding of the reality of the cooperative endeavors that take place between the Octaves of Light and yourselves. Overcome any and all personal resistance to your connection with the Higher Realms, if such there be!

Secondly, realize the necessity of your full faith and confidence in your own ability to assist all mankind through the work that is being done in this way. This is the most important requirement on the part of every chela at this point in time. Before you can be an effective example to those who will be brought to you for guidance, you must clear your own consciousness of any lingering doubts. I speak, not only of doubts as to our relationship with you, but also of doubts regarding your own intentions and desires in being a part of this work. 

I wish to assure you that it is not wrong to have doubts from time to time, because this is natural as you move along your Spiritual Path. It is, in fact, a necessary safeguard to your developing consciousness. It will help you be the best and finest expression of everything the term "chela" means!

To know this fact will be of great assistance to each one of you, for you dwell in the plane where you cannot see past the outer appearance easily, due to the veils of maya. You have made a courageous choice in being upon the Earth! Here is what you must do whenever doubts assail you. Remember to put your every thought, feeling, and desire beside those of the Ascended Master, asking always for the discernment needed. There is not one of us who will not assist you to the fullest in this respect, for your Unity with us is so important to the needs of the whole.

Much of the teaching that is being given and will come in the near future is directly involved with the quality of Spiritual discernment. Without the development of this ability, it will be difficult to assist others along the Path. Accept the understanding that it is not wrong to have doubts! Give thanks to the Presence of God "I AM" for such doubts, because this allows you to take time to go within and clear away anything that disturbs you through the use of the Mighty and Sacred Transmuting Flame!

My Pink Flame of Divine Love is a part of the Violet Transmuting Flame. Accept it now, and it will bring you the certainty of God's Love that will replace any doubts that may come. Rest within Its radiance!

Your Brother of Light, John, The Beloved