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The Shamballa Letter
VOLUME 14, Number 31 July 31, 1992
My Beloved Chelas,
One of the opportunities that I have brought to your attention is that you may apply for any special training you desire from the Masters. Whether you are accepted into certain areas of training will be based upon your readiness, and the use for which such knowledge is desired.
I am sure you know you have always had the freedom to ask for expanded training! However, many of the retreats of the Ascended Masters have not been open to the chelas in the past because you were not yet at the point where you would think to ask for specialized training. Just as existing schools are expanded or new ones built to adapt to increased population on the Earth, so do the Ascended Masters adapt to the requests of the chelas' growing consciousness. As you request additional training and education, we open the retreats to you in appropriate ways.
The Ascended Master retreats in which the chelas of The Bridge to Spiritual Freedom work each year are based upon a program of development for the entire group and the work that it is hoped the group will accomplish. At this point in time, many of the chelas are taking more personal responsibility, and realizing the broader scope of their influence within the planet. This is the reason why expanded opportunities are being offered by those of us in the Octaves of Light who are acting as your teachers. Many of the petitions offered by the chelas to the Karmic Board during the recent meetings have indicated a tremendous desire to learn more, and to serve at deeper levels.
Applying for specialized training is not intended to replace the work you are doing with the group. It does not mean that the plan for the group work will be changed or altered in any way. It does indicate that you are making progress in your spiritual understanding and enlightenment as individuals. In fact, this is one of the results of participating in the group work. It means that you are functioning as the Great White Brotherhood does which is as a team. We, too, work upon our individual projects, but we do so within the concept of the overall needs of the planet, and what is best for all life concerned. At this time, of course, we all work for Saint Germain, and the New Age of Spiritual Freedom!
The offering of special training to you, our chelas, is based upon your perceptions, your desires, and your willingness to serve the needs of the Divine Plan for the Earth, rather than just a personal desire for the ascension. While there is much to be done, your development is encouraging to those of us in the Octaves of Light, and we are deeply grateful for your every effort to work in concert with Us.
I thank you, and I bless you as I enfold you within my Golden Mantle of Divine Illumination and Love.
Your friend and teacher,
Kuthumi