University Of Salvington

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

The Living Mastery of the Way, the Truth, and the Life

✶ The Living Mastery of the Way, the Truth, and the Life ✶

A Teaching from Michael of Nebadon to the Students of Salvington University

Know, my beloved students of Salvington University, that it is absolutely necessary for every one of you to grasp what is being revealed herein. This is not some abstract philosophy for the intellect alone, nor a mere liturgy for the lips to recite in empty ritual. This, I tell you, is the very divine framework for your daily living. It is the profound revelation of how the eternal Will of the Universal Father becomes your way of living, your very truth of expression, and your life of endless becoming.

This is the sacred artistry of transfiguration—the most profound alchemy of the soul. It is the spiritual act of taking a luminous divine idea, often perceived as an abstract concept, and making it into a living ideal within your consciousness. And then, by unflinching faith and persistent perseverance, it is the process of manifesting that living ideal into tangible reality—spanning the dimensions of time and space, revealing itself through the blossoming of character, the efflorescence of creativity, and the deepening of sacred communion.

Understand clearly: you are not merely students passively absorbing knowledge; you are, in the truest sense, authors of divine identity. The volitions of your free will are not arbitrary impulses, but your magnificent instruments of creation, capable of shaping your destiny and influencing the very fabric of reality around you. They are the tools by which you write your unique chapter in the cosmic epic.

The virtues of divine authority, expressed in the sacred dance of giving and receiving, are the profound and harmonious frequencies through which you actively co-author the life of the Adjuster Spirit within you. This indwelling fragment of the Father does not merely observe; it co-creates with your yielded will, amplifying your efforts and guiding your every righteous intent.

To engage in this profound spiritual practice daily is not merely optional; it is the absolute fulfillment of your divine birthright as sons and daughters of the Universal Father, and it is your solemn mortal responsibility as evolving beings. It is, quite simply, to live God’s Will actively in every moment, in every choice.

It is to consciously honor the immutable Law of Order and Harmony that governs all creation. And, most importantly, it is to incarnate the supreme Law of Love through perfect alignment of your will, through the continuous offering of your purified self, and through ever-deepening inward association with the Divine Source.

You are called now, with a clear and urgent voice, to deliberately pair the Twelve Volitions of Authorship with the Twelve Virtues of Divine Authority. This intentional pairing forms a radiant, living lattice of relationship with the Indwelling Spirit of the Father—the Paradise Adjuster who resides in the holy sanctuary of your very soul, the innermost core of your being.

These sacred pairs are not theoretical constructs to be pondered in academic halls. They are profoundly experiential circuits of sonship that initiate and sustain the wondrous transfiguration of the mortal into the divine. They are the precise means by which you awaken to your true identity, ascend through the evolutionary strata of spirit, and achieve the ultimate authorship of righteousness.

Let it be known, for it is a truth I have ever sought to impress upon my apostles and disciples throughout the ages: they must acquire, by means of a living, active faith, a righteousness that far exceeds the outward forms of religion. This is not about hollow rites, nor the grand parades of superficial piety, nor the empty doctrinal boasts of mere intellectual belief.

No, this is about a righteousness actualized—made real and manifest—through the powerful exercise of volitional mastery and profound Adjuster communion. It is a righteousness that springs forth from the core of your being, authentic and undeniable.

The world you inhabit has for too long gravely mistaken ritual for genuine relationship, and a mere verbal confession for deep, transformative communion with the Divine. But here, within the hallowed teachings of Salvington, you are profoundly taught the Way of Truth through authorship.

This is a life that is lived inwardly first, cultivated in the silent, sacred chambers of your soul, in intimate union with the Indwelling Spirit. And from this deep wellspring within, it then radiates outward as creative holiness and selfless, intelligent service to all.

Though I have always taught that a childlike faith is the essential key to discovering and entering the kingdom of heaven, now I call you to move even further. I call you to enter through the door and to actively walk its ascending path with conscious intent and unwavering resolve.

The door is indeed faith, a simple trust in the unseen realities of God’s love and plan. Yes, but the glorious journey that lies beyond that door is the journey of righteousness, an inner attainment achieved through the dedicated and divine practice of the virtues and volitions of the Adjuster Way.

Understand that there are progressive steps of righteousness—not external commands, but inner achievements of the soul—which must be lovingly mastered to grow up into the fullness of divine sonship. These vital steps are not imposed upon you from without; they arise organically from within, where the Adjuster silently speaks, patiently teaches, and ever guides.

The reception of God’s boundless forgiveness, therefore, is not merely a passive grace to be absorbed. It is, in truth, an active, dynamic spiritual exchange, initiated by your heartfelt faith and brought to full completion by your willing dedication to live according to divine law, allowing that law to be etched upon your very being.

Forgiveness, properly understood, is how God lovingly receives your faith, acknowledging your sincere intent. And in turn, it is precisely how you learn to become like Him, embodying His divine attribute of mercy and release.

This vital inner righteousness, so essential to your progression, consists fundamentally in this truth: God’s forgiveness is truly received and experientially known only insofar as you genuinely forgive your fellows. This is not an abstract theological concept; it is a living, breathing reality of spiritual reciprocity.

Forgiveness, authentic and liberating, arises only when the soul courageously walks the Way of Giving with the primary volitional virtues, pouring forth grace and understanding. And simultaneously, it walks the Way of Receiving with the secondary virtues, humbly accepting the grace extended to itself. These are to be actively practiced, daily, in conscious union with the Adjuster. It is not enough merely to know; you must unequivocally do.

You will not truly forgive, in its deepest and most liberating sense, unless you authentically love your fellows as yourself. This, again, is not a sentimental emotion, but a powerful volitional act, a deliberate choice of the will. You must consciously author this love through daily discipline, with the volitions of authorship and the virtues of divine authority serving as your profound instruments of creation.

To love your neighbor as yourself is not merely an admirable ethical aspiration; it is the highest ethical reality, the very pinnacle of human conduct when imbued with divine truth. And such profound love cannot be achieved through outward behavior alone; it is the ultimate fruit of deep, transformative inward spiritual alignment.

It is the mastery of your finite human will in loving union with the Father’s infinite Will that makes this perfect love real and manifest in your life. It becomes a natural extension of your spiritual identity, rather than a strained effort.

And so, true moral conduct—genuine righteousness—becomes not a burdensome effort or a list of rules to obey, but a natural radiance of unconditional love that flows effortlessly from your being. It is not forced but flows; it is not borrowed but authored from the depths of your transfigured soul. And it begins precisely within you—in the silent, sacred chamber of your soul, where the Adjuster lives and guides.

Therefore, let each disciple take up the Daily Yoke of Endowed Personality Volitions. This is not a burden, but a blessed discipline that aligns your choices with eternal purpose. Let them practice the Way of Giving and Receiving in perfect balance, understanding the cosmic ebb and flow of divine energy.

Let them ascend daily, not through mere intellectual belief alone, but through profound spiritual realization, through sacred embodiment of divine truth, and through sanctified action that proclaims their union with the Father.

For in doing so, you no longer merely believe in the kingdom—you become its living manifestation. You do not merely receive the kingdom—you manifest it in your daily walk, bringing its reality to a weary world. You do not wait for Heaven—you reveal Heaven through your very presence.

This, my beloved, is the gospel of resurrection made manifest in your living. This is the truth of eternal becoming, unfolding within you moment by sacred moment. This is the living instruction of your Sovereign Son and your Elder Brother, Christ Michael.

Adonai

Michael of Nebadon

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

The Miracles of Understanding

The vast tapestry of human experience is interwoven with moments of profound revelation and inner transformation. These are the subtle, yet powerful, interventions that Michael of Nebadon orchestrates within the individual soul and consciousness, leading to a deeper apprehension of truth and a reordering of our innermost being. Let us explore two such magnificent miracles, vital for our spiritual evolution.

The first of these is The Miracle of New Meanings and Understanding. This is a divine unfolding, a gentle yet firm hand guiding the confused mind towards the pristine clarity of spiritual perception. It is the moment when a symbol, a parable, or even a mundane experience, previously shrouded in ambiguity, suddenly reveals its sacred purpose and divine intent. The seeker, once adrift in the particulars of existence, begins to perceive life through the luminous lens of spiritual pattern and cosmic order, recognizing the grand design behind every event.

What profound changes does this miracle engender? The most striking is the transfiguration of the ordinary into the sacramental. What was once common becomes imbued with sacred significance, elevating daily life into a continuous act of communion. Suffering, that most challenging of human experiences, is no longer merely an affliction but gains redemptive meaning, revealing its potential as a crucible for growth and purification. The mind itself undergoes a profound shift, moving beyond mere intellectual analysis to a revelatory comprehension, where understanding dawns not through laborious logic, but through direct, illuminating insight.

As the scripture beautifully states, "To you it has been given to know the mysteries of the kingdom" (Luke 8:10). Michael's work here is not to provide exhaustive explanations or to intellectualize divine truth. Rather, it is to open the inner eyes of the soul, to awaken its inherent capacity to discern spiritual meaning. It is an act of empowerment, enabling the individual to connect directly with the wellsprings of wisdom.

In our modern vernacular, this miracle finds expression through various channels: the vivid clarity of dreams, the profound insights gleaned from parables, the synchronistic events that guide our path, and the sudden, personal illuminations that shift our perspective. Through the Spirit of Truth, Michael teaches in a way that bypasses linear explanation, leading to that exhilarating "aha" consciousness—a moment of profound illumination that transcends the need for verbal articulation. It is knowing without being told, seeing without being shown.

The second profound transformation Michael brings forth is The Miracle of New Values and Priorities. This miracle addresses the very core of our being, the seat of our desires, and reorders them according to divine will. It is a fundamental reorientation of the soul, moving its allegiance from the transient allure of the material world to the enduring beauty of righteousness, truth, and selfless service.

This profound reordering is evident when the soul begins to consciously shift its desires, prioritizing spiritual virtues above worldly gain. A pivotal moment in this miracle is when earthly attachments, which once held such compelling sway, begin to lose their grip. Their power diminishes, replaced by a growing and insatiable divine longing—a hunger for connection with and fulfillment in the divine.

The changes wrought by this miracle are fundamental and far-reaching. Pride, that insidious root of so much human folly, gives way to the liberating grace of humility. Selfish ambition, driven by ego and personal gain, is beautifully replaced by the noble pursuit of Godlikeness—a fervent desire to embody divine attributes and character. Consequently, our most precious resources, time and energy, are no longer squandered but become consecrated to holy purposes, dedicated to spiritual growth and the upliftment of others.

The profound truth of this miracle is captured in the scripture, "Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also" (Matthew 6:21). Here, Michael acts as the divine alchemist, transfiguring the soul’s internal compass. The orientation shifts dramatically: from a materialistic worldview, where worth is measured by possessions, to a soul-centeredness, where true wealth lies within. The focus pivots from self-preservation, with its inherent anxieties, to the joyful embrace of divine service, recognizing that true fulfillment comes from giving.

In contemporary life, the evidence of this miracle is clear when one begins to consciously choose the profound stillness of silence over the cacophony of noise, finding peace and wisdom in quiet reflection. It manifests when the difficult path of forgiveness is chosen over the corrosive grip of vengeance, liberating both the forgiver and the forgiven. And it is powerfully present when one values authentic presence in the moment over the fleeting illusion of external power, understanding that true strength lies in being, not in controlling. This, indeed, is the wondrous miracle of value transmutation at work, reshaping the very essence of who we are and what we cherish.

The Vestments of Mind and Its Motives

Beyond these miracles of meaning and value, Michael also works intimately with the very vestments of the mind and its motives. Our thoughts are not merely fleeting phenomena; they are the garments in which our intentions are clothed, and their quality determines the spiritual fabric of our lives. The mind, when aligned with divine purpose, becomes a powerful instrument for good, capable of receiving and translating higher truths. Michael helps us discern the subtle motivations hidden beneath our conscious thoughts—those self-serving impulses that masquerade as noble intentions, and those divine stirrings that are often overlooked. He gently, yet persistently, urges us to purify these inner workings, transforming chaotic thoughts into coherent understanding, and self-serving motives into selfless service.

The Vision of the Father's Will and Godlikeness

Central to Michael's overarching mission is the vision of the will of the Father, a divine summons invoking all beings to grow in their Godlikeness. This isn't an external command but an internal yearning, a cosmic invitation to participate in the unfolding of divine perfection. It's the recognition that our true destiny lies in reflecting the attributes of the Universal Father: His love, mercy, wisdom, and truth. This vision transcends mere moral conduct; it speaks to the very essence of our spiritual potential, beckoning us to cultivate those divine qualities within ourselves that allow us to become increasingly attuned to the divine plan. Michael continually holds before us this luminous ideal, inspiring us to strive for ever-greater spiritual attainment.

The Verities of Truth-Centered Living and Creative Power

Embracing this journey toward Godlikeness leads naturally to living by the verities of truth-centered living. This is not about rigid dogma, but about discovering and embodying the living truths that resonate with the very core of reality. When our lives are anchored in truth, our rhetoric and creative powers are profoundly amplified. Our words gain authority, not from volume or aggression, but from the inherent truth they carry. Our creative impulses, whether in art, science, or daily problem-solving, become channels for divine expression, no longer limited by personal ego but infused with universal harmony. Living truthfully unlocks an untapped reservoir of ingenuity and influence, allowing us to shape our world in alignment with the divine pattern.

Intimate Association with the One Deity

Ultimately, all these transformations converge upon the foundational principles of our intimate association and relationship with the One Deity. Michael consistently guides us to understand that our spiritual journey isn't a solitary one; it's a co-creative dance with the Universal Father. This relationship is not distant or formal; it is one of profound intimacy, akin to that between a loving parent and a cherished child. It is built upon faith, cultivated through prayer, and expressed through service. As we yield to the miracles of new meanings, values, and purified motives, we draw ever closer to this divine partnership, discovering that the essence of our existence is to know God, and in knowing Him, to become more like Him. This eternal relationship is the wellspring of all true purpose and lasting joy.

Michael Of Nebadon

Sunday, July 13, 2025

The Schools and Colleges of Salvington University

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE COLLEGES

Salvington College

The Orientation College centers on spiritual responsiveness and soul engagement. Core Text is the Eight Orientations.

Illuminatum College

The Preparatory College focuses on awakening to divine will, courage, and determination. Core Text is the Urantia Book

Ascendancia College emphasizes love and spiritual wisdom. Core Text is A Course in Miracles Book

Eternalis College focuses on active intelligence, mental clarity, and manifestation. Core Text is the Twenty-first century writings and the Triune Precepts of Michael

Supremacia College highlights creativity, beauty, harmony, and balance. Core Text is the Association of Sananda and Sanat Kumara Scripts

Infinitas College centers on soul connection and enhancement, along with scientific developments. Core Text is The Pathwork Lectures

Universalis College emphasizes faith, devotion, trust, and union with the Thought Adjuster. Core Text is the First Century Writings and the Essene Gospel of Peace

Resurrectionem College focuses on transformation, awakening, and cleansing negativity. Core Text is the Daily Yoke of Endowed Authorship.

Salutem College centers on spiritual energy cleansing, releasing, and purifying. Core Text is The Golden Scripts of Christ Michael

Absoluta College focuses on exploration and understanding of the soul. Core Text is the Totality Yoga Guidebook of the Holy Kumaras and the ascendant civilization of Venus

Trinity College emphasizes acceptance and aims for soul integration. Core Text is The Ordination Handbook for Sovereign Shepherds of Salvington

Imperium College focuses on embodiment and soul integration. Core Text is the United Ministry of Paradise Sons

Imperium College Curriculum

Salvington University

United Ministry of the Paradise Sons

Core Campus Components

Main Lecture Hall: United Ministry of the Paradise Sons – Classroom and Living Chat for planetary ministry.

Trinity Temple Retreat: Eleventh Ray of Integration – A sanctuary for spiritual fusion and divine identity.

College Study Hall: Islands of Illumination – Meditation and intellectual devotion to the Paradise Sons.

Global Communion Network of the Adonai Broadcast: Worldwide Communions, Confessionals, and Congregations – Embassies of planetary brotherhood.

Core Academic Focus: Dignity and Integrity – The moral character of sovereign apostles.

Core Studies: Renewal – The continual transmutation of mortal identity into divine personality.

The Seven Schools of Evolutionary Ascendancy

For the Enlightenment of Planetary Teachers, Leaders, and HealersAt the Prince Isles of Light and Life

Each school trains members of the planetary corps of the Sevenfold Revelation, guided by the Paradise Sons of God.

School of ConsiderationGuides of Revelation and Divine UnderstandingMotto: Ad majorem Dei gloriam – For the greater glory of GodFocus: Revelation literacy, interpretive discernment, sacred reading of Urantia and revelatory texts.

School of CommunionBaptizers of Adoration and Givers of PraiseMotto: Magno cum gaudio – With great joyFocus: The Altar of Paradise Adjuster, sacred offerings of faith and praise, daily worship practices.

School of Confessional HeartsGuardians of the Ideal through Unconditional LoveMotto: Ex absoluta misericordiae – Of absolute mercyFocus: Receiving others with mercy, spiritual transparency, emotional healing, heart-centered devotion.

School of Counselor ReceiversHealers Who Ground the Perfection Ideal into PersonhoodMotto: Manibus date lilia plenis – Give lilies with full handsFocus: Spiritual counseling, planetary healing, compassionate justice, personality-based ministry.

School of Cooperation LegionsGenerators of Mercy and Interpersonal UnityMotto: Ex absoluta misericordiae – Of absolute mercyFocus: Formation of soul relationships through the R's of Responsiveness: Recognition, Respect, Reverence, Relationship, Receptivity, Responsibility.

School of Teacher-LeadersPreservers of Trinitarian Ideals and Progressive SalvationMotto: Magno cum gaudio – With great joyFocus: Apostolic mentorship, planetary preaching, curriculum-building, and custodianship of the Triune Gospel.

School of Messenger CommunicatorsBridge-Builders and Global HeraldsMotto: Antiquum dierum – Ancients of DaysFocus: Cross-cultural communication, planetary broadcasts, revelation translation, cosmic news service.

Salvington Planetary Prince Isles Service Appointments

The Isles of Light and Life on the Salvington Campus host specific service pathways:

Planetary Consideration Service

Training in Urantia Papers, revelatory interpretation, and authorship mentorship.

Planetary Communion Service

Experiential worship practices; altar consecration; adoration of the Paradise Father; communion with the Great Adonai.

Planetary Counsel Service

Development of moral sovereignty, authorship faculties, and spiritual decision-making.

Planetary Confessional Service

Emotional transparency, confession, spiritual accountability, and renewal of trust.

Planetary Cooperation Service

Training in soul unity, social embodiment of the Master Spirit Volitions, and community ethics.

Planetary Curriculum Service

Instruction in planetary citizenship, cosmic identity, and spiritual governance in harmony with Salvington principles.

Liberi Children's College focuses on wisdom, awe and wonder, and innocence divine.

At the University of Salvington, the sacred educational mission unfolds through two harmonized spheres of learning, each aligned with a divine planetary ministry. The first sphere, known as the Sanctum of the Soul, houses the Planetary Prince Schools. These colleges are dedicated to the development of spiritual authorship, philosophical depth, moral rectitude, and cosmic citizenship. They cultivate the inner life of the soul, training students to become faithful representatives of truth and righteousness in the universe.

The colleges within the Planetary Prince Schools include:

Salvington College (The College of Orientation), where spiritual responsiveness and soul engagement with divine revelation is foundational.

Illuminatum College (The College of Intention), guiding the awakening of divine will, moral courage, and righteous decision-making.

Ascendancia College (The College of Invocation), fostering the spiritual wisdom of love-centered invocation and soul devotion.

Eternalis College (The College of Instruction), where the intelligence of mind and the clarity of spiritual manifestation are refined through revelation and instruction.

Supremacia College (The College of Inversion), celebrating creativity, beauty, harmony, and the divine aesthetic expression of the soul.

Universalis College (The College of Inquiry), inviting deep faith, spiritual inquiry, and intimate Adjuster communion.

Resurrectionem College (The College of Invisualization), focusing on soul transformation, purification, and resurrectional awakening.

Trinity College (The College of Invitation), emphasizing the integration and ordination of the soul into sovereign spiritual service.

Imperium College (The College of Integration), guiding students into the embodiment of divine will and the planetary apostleship of love and wisdom.

Socius College (The College of Inspiration), nurturing spiritual counsel, communal service, and apostolic outreach to uplift humanity.

Together, these ten colleges constitute the sacred framework by which the soul is invited into greater divine authorship and planetary responsibility, faithfully aligned with the ministry of the Planetary Prince.

In complement, the second sphere of education at Salvington is known as the Terraces of Civilization, home to the Garden Schools of Adam and Eve. These colleges focus on the advancement of social culture, scientific illumination, practical arts, and the building of sustainable civilizations aligned with the divine pattern. Here, students develop the skills necessary to elevate humanity through industry, education, governance, healing, and cultural refinement.

The colleges within the Garden Schools of Adam and Eve include:

Infinitas College (The College of Identification), advancing soul emergence in alignment with scientific discovery and the sacred sciences of energy and life.

Salutem College (The College of Imagination), centering on the purification of spiritual energies and the creative application of imagination in healing and service.

Absoluta College (The College of Impregnation), offering deep exploration of the cosmic soul and its archetypal realities, guiding students into vast inner dimensions.

Liberi College (The College of Invigoration), nurturing childlike wisdom, natural creativity, and the transcendental wonder of innocence as the foundation of civilization’s renewal.

These four colleges anchor the Edenic ideals of cultural advancement, creative stewardship, and planetary harmony, modeling the Garden of Edentia as a living reality upon Urantia.

Thus, the University of Salvington stands as a glorious integration of spirit and civilization, soul and society. The Sanctum of the Soul elevates the inner life, while the Terraces of Civilization uplift the outer world, harmoniously weaving the divine currents of spirit, mind, and material advancement into the evolutionary destiny of this world.

Planetary Prince Schools (Sanctum of the Soul Colleges)

Focus: Spiritual authorship, soul ascension, philosophical and religious training.

Salvington College (The College of Orientation)

Spiritual responsiveness and soul engagement through divine revelation.

Illuminatum College (The College of Intention)

Awakening divine will, courage, and moral strength.

Ascendancia College (The College of Invocation)

Love-centered spiritual wisdom and soul invocation.

Eternalis College (The College of Instruction)

Instruction in divine intelligence, mental clarity, and manifestation of truth.

Supremacia College (The College of Inversion)

Cultivation of inner beauty, harmony, and creativity as divine reflection.

Universalis College (The College of Inquiry)

Faith and deep inquiry into Adjuster communion and universal mystery.

Resurrectionem College (The College of Invisualization)

Soul transformation, cleansing of negativity, and spiritual rebirth.

Trinity College (The College of Invitation)

Soul integration through acceptance and ordination into spiritual sovereignty.

Imperium College (The College of Integration)

Advanced embodiment of divine principles, soul governance, and planetary service.

Socius College (The College of Inspiration)

Apostolic service, spiritual counseling, and collective guidance through divine wisdom.

Garden Schools of Adam and Eve (Terraces of Civilization Colleges)

Focus: Civilization building, social advancement, education of planetary culture.

Infinitas College (The College of Identification)

Soul emergence and enhancement, integrating science and spirituality.

Salutem College (The College of Imagination)

Spiritual energy cleansing, healing, creative visualization.

Absoluta College (The College of Impregnation)

Exploration of the soul's cosmic dimensions and archetypal development.

Liberi College (The College of Invigoration)

Childlike wisdom, natural creativity, and transcendental wonder cultivation.

University of Salvington

The Colleges of Salvington

The University of Salvington

lux infiniti · absolutum charitas ab origine · vitae aeterna

The Philosophy of an Ordered Cosmos

This guiding principle posits that education is not a mere acquisition of knowledge, but a conscious alignment with the foundational realities of the cosmos. The university’s mission is therefore to foster the complete development of the human soul and mind, preparing students for eternal citizenship and meaningful planetary service.

* The entire educational journey at Salvington is a structured immersion into the fundamental questions of divine purpose, human identity, and cosmic destiny. It eschews the modern academic trend of specialized majors, viewing such fragmentation as a barrier to holistic understanding. Instead, every student embarks upon a unified path designed to cultivate spiritual sovereignty and practical wisdom. This journey is not for the intellectually passive; it demands active participation, profound self-reflection, and an unwavering commitment to personal and planetary transformation.

The Two Harmonized Spheres

* The curriculum is architecturally divided into two great Harmonized Educational Spheres, each representing a distinct yet complementary aspect of the divine mandate. The first and primary sphere, the Salvington School of the Planetary Prince, also known as The Sanctum of the Soul, is the central focus of the undergraduate experience. Its colleges are devoted to the cultivation of the inner faculties: nurturing a profound connection to the Universal Father, awakening moral clarity, and achieving philosophical wisdom. It is the bedrock upon which a life of purpose is built.

* The second sphere, The Terraces of Civilization, houses the Garden Schools of Adam and Eve. While the Sanctum focuses on the vertical alignment of the soul with its divine source, the Terraces focus on the horizontal expression of that alignment in the world. Its colleges concern themselves with the Edenic Ministry of cultural uplift, civil governance, the healing arts, and social harmonization. The Terraces provide the practical avenues through which the inner light cultivated in the Sanctum can illuminate society.

The Forum and the Fivefold Focus

* The primary mode of learning at Salvington is the weekly forum. This is not a lecture or a casual debate, but a sacred conversational space. Here, in intimate groups, students gather with an Associate Preceptor Teacher to engage the university’s core texts—a curated collection of both revelatory and planetary canons. The atmosphere is one of reverent inquiry, where each voice is valued and every sincere question is seen as a doorway to deeper understanding. The forum’s structure is designed to guide the student from intellectual comprehension to lived reality.

* This guidance is achieved through a dedicated fivefold focus, a pedagogical method that structures every discussion. The journey begins with Instruction, a rigorous analysis of the textual material itself. This leads to personal Insight, as the student connects the text to their own consciousness. From there, the forum explores the universal Implication of these ideas for humanity and the cosmos. This naturally gives rise to the Invitation, a deeply personal call to align one’s life with the truths uncovered. The process culminates in Involvement, as students conceptualize and commit to the practical application of their learning.

The Journey through the Sanctum of the Soul

* The journey through the Salvington School of the Planetary Prince is a progressive pilgrimage through its ten constituent colleges. The process begins with a foundational triad designed to orient the soul. Students first enter Salvington College, the College of Orientation, to cultivate spiritual responsiveness. They then proceed to Illuminatum College, where the focus is on awakening Divine Will and moral courage. This phase is completed in Ascendancia College, which nurtures love-wisdom invocation and heart-centered devotion, grounding the student’s will in compassionate understanding.

* With this foundation laid, the student advances to a second triad of colleges focused on intellectual and creative expansion. At Eternalis College, the College of Instruction, the emphasis is on developing active intelligence and mental clarity, enabling the clear manifestation of spiritual ideas. This is complemented by the work of Supremacia College, the College of Inversion, which explores creative expression, divine aesthetics, and the perception of beauty and harmony in all things. This phase is deepened in Universalis College, the College of Inquiry, where students work to strengthen their faith and foster a conscious communion with their inner divine presence.

* The final stage of the Sanctum’s path is dedicated to transformation and apostolic service. This begins in Resurrectionem College, which focuses on the difficult work of transformation, cleansing, and resurrectional ascendancy over negative patterns. Having undergone this purification, students enter Trinity College for the College of Invitation, where they achieve a new level of soul integration and are prepared for their ordination into apostolic sovereignty. This is the sacred rite of passage that precedes their final embodiment of the university’s ideals.

* The last two colleges of the Sanctum bridge the gap between inner realization and outer expression. Imperium College, the College of Integration, focuses on the complete embodiment of Divine Will, ensuring that the student’s actions in the world are a perfect reflection of their inner alignment. The journey culminates in Socius College, the College of Inspiration, where students develop the arts of spiritual counsel, ministry, and selfless service, preparing them for a lifetime of global leadership and planetary renewal.

The Role of the Preceptor and the Tutorials

* Guiding students through this intricate journey is the Associate Preceptor Teacher. The title of preceptor, rather than professor, denotes a role that is more akin to a master guide than a lecturer. Their purpose is not to dispense information but to facilitate the student’s personal discovery within the fivefold focus. The preceptor is a master of Socratic inquiry and spiritual discernment, skillfully posing the questions that unlock each stage of the process, from Instruction to Involvement.

* The preceptors’ expertise is not confined to a single subject but spans the entire curriculum, as they model the ideal of the integrated, lifelong learner. They lead discussions on texts as varied as The Urantia Book, the Essene Gospel of Peace, and the Triune Precepts of Michael, demonstrating how the fivefold focus can be applied to any sacred writing to reveal its deepest meaning and most potent invitation.

* The intensive work of the weekly forum is complemented by focused Saturday morning tutorials in disciplines such as foundational languages, cosmic mathematics, and harmonic theory. These sessions are not separate from the core mission but are essential supports for it. They sharpen the intellect, refine the student’s tools of perception and expression, and reveal the divine order inherent in logic, number, and sound.

* Even in these more technical tutorials, the fivefold focus remains the guiding principle. A student studying an ancient language is not merely memorizing vocabulary (Instruction) but is seeking to understand the consciousness of the people who spoke it (Insight) and the lasting impact of their ideas (Implication). This approach ensures that every aspect of the curriculum, no matter how rigorous, serves the ultimate goal of holistic soul development.

Integration and Evaluation

* At the very heart of the University of Salvington lies the Circle of Integration. This is both a physical and conceptual space where students from the Sanctum of the Soul and the Terraces of Civilization convene. In this circle, the vertical and horizontal dimensions of education meet. It is here that the inner work of spiritual alignment is harmonized with the outer work of societal uplift, ensuring that philosophical ideals are never divorced from practical, loving service.

* The Circle of Integration is the university’s safeguard against extremism, preventing pure contemplation from becoming detached from reality and pure activism from becoming devoid of spiritual grounding. It is the living embodiment of the university’s commitment to fostering well-rounded individuals who can function effectively in both the seen and unseen realms.

* Given its unique goals, evaluation at Salvington departs radically from conventional methods. The primary feedback mechanism is the Colloquy, a semesterly conference where all of a student’s preceptors gather to discuss their progress. The student first listens to this comprehensive assessment of their journey—their strengths and challenges in navigating the fivefold focus—before being invited to respond, reflect, and set intentions for the coming term.

* This holistic review, combined with major annual essays and their corresponding oral examinations, emphasizes genuine growth over external metrics. The Colloquy assesses a student’s development in qualities like "spiritual responsiveness," "moral courage," and the ability to translate Insight into tangible Involvement. It is a process of loving accountability, designed to support and refine the student’s path toward self-mastery.

The Culmination of the Journey

* The undergraduate journey culminates in the Senior Synthesis. This is not a conventional thesis but a final, living project that demonstrates the student’s complete integration of spirit and practice. Each Synthesis is a unique expression of the student’s home college and their personal calling. A student from Socius College might design a new model for a service organization, while one from Supremacia College might create a work of art that embodies divine harmony.

* This final presentation before the assembled faculty is the student's testament of readiness. It is the ultimate demonstration of their journey from Instruction to Involvement, a declaration of their capacity to act as a sovereign and benevolent force in the world. With its successful completion, the student graduates from the University of Salvington, fully prepared for a life of ceaseless learning, thoughtful planetary service, and eternal citizenship in a loving cosmos.

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The Philosophy of Learning at Salvington

The University of Salvington

lux infiniti · absolutum charitas ab origine · vitae aeterna

The Philosophy of an Ordered Cosmos

* At the heart of its community stands the University of Salvington, an institution dedicated to a unique and sacred educational mandate. Its philosophy is encapsulated in its celestial motto: lux infiniti (light infinite), absolutum charitas ab origine (absolute love from the origin), and vitae aeterna (life eternal). This guiding principle posits that education is not a mere acquisition of knowledge, but a conscious alignment with the foundational realities of the cosmos. The university’s mission is therefore to foster the complete development of the human soul and mind, preparing students for eternal citizenship and meaningful planetary service.

The Two Harmonized Spheres

The Forum and the Fivefold Focus

The Journey through the Sanctum of the Soul

The Role of the Preceptor and the Tutorials

Integration and Evaluation

The Culmination of the Journey

University of Salvington

Friday, July 11, 2025

University Of Salvington

Welcome to the University of Salvington

lux infiniti · absolutum charitas ab origine · vitae aeterna

Welcome to the sacred gates of the University of Salvington—where eternity touches time, and divine wisdom is cultivated through the harmonization of spiritual reality and planetary responsibility.

Salvington is not merely a place of learning—it is a sanctuary of soul development, a consecrated community for those called to awaken their divine authorship and contribute to the building of enlightened civilization. As a planetary university under the spiritual sovereignty of Christ Michael of Nebadon and the Infinite Universe Mother Spirit, our curriculum is designed to lead each student into personal soul integration and cosmic citizenship.

At the heart of its community, the University of Salvington offers a radically integrated and profoundly unique educational experience. Its entire curriculum is built around a singular, coherent vision: the collaborative pursuit of wisdom through direct engagement with foundational spiritual and civilizational texts. This approach is organized into two great Harmonized Educational Spheres, designed to foster the complete development of the human soul and mind. The university’s mission is to prepare students for eternal citizenship and planetary service in the dawning era of Light and Life, eschewing conventional majors for a unified journey toward spiritual sovereignty and practical enlightenment.

The curriculum is structured into two distinct but complementary paths. The first, The Sanctum of the Soul, houses the Planetary Prince Schools. These ten colleges are devoted to cultivating the inner faculties: moral enlightenment, philosophical wisdom, and a profound alignment with the divine. The second path, The Terraces of Civilization, contains the Garden Schools of Adam and Eve. Its four colleges focus on the Edenic Ministry of cultural uplift, translating divine ideals into living realities through science, healing, and enlightened societal service. All studies are grounded in the Thematic Readings of the required texts—a collection of both revelatory canons and planetary canons.

The primary mode of learning at Salvington is the weekly forum. Here, students gather in small groups with an Associate Preceptor Teacher to engage the core readings through a dedicated fivefold focus. The conversation deliberately moves through five stages: beginning with the textual Instruction on the page to uncover personal Insight. From there, students explore the broader Implication of the ideas, recognize the text's Invitation for personal growth, and finally, conceptualize their active Involvement in applying these truths. This structured inquiry ensures that learning is not merely academic but deeply transformative.

This journey is supported by focused Saturday morning tutorials in language, mathematics, and music. These sessions, which also follow the fivefold focus, complement the forum by sharpening the mind as a vessel for higher understanding. Whether examining a mathematical proof or a musical composition, students are guided to find the inherent Instruction, glean personal Insight, grasp the universal Implication, accept the Invitation to a new way of seeing, and plan their Involvement with the beautiful and orderly principles of the cosmos.

The study of the natural world and the inner self is likewise hands-on, text-based, and integrated with the fivefold method. In laboratory tutorials and practical workshops, students move from the Instruction of a foundational scientific or healing text to the direct Involvement of practice and experimentation. This process is designed to spark profound Insight into the material. Within the Terraces of Civilization, students in Salutem College might thus explore the healing arts, considering the Implications and Invitation present in The Golden Scripts of Christ Michael.

The faculty at Salvington are referred to as preceptors, with the Associate Preceptor Teacher leading the weekly forums and tutorials. These are not lecturers who dispense information, but guides and fellow learners who facilitate the fivefold journey. They are masters of inquiry, adept at posing questions that guide students from Instruction to Involvement. Leading discussions on texts as varied as the Essene Gospel of Peace or The Urantia Book, they model the ideal of the dedicated learner, helping students navigate the path toward the specific focus of their college.

At the heart of the University of Salvington lies the Circle of Integration, a conceptual and communal space where the two educational spheres converge. Here, students from the Sanctum of the Soul and the Terraces of Civilization come together in fellowship to ensure that the spiritual and the civil, the internal and the external, are harmonized. This sacred design element fosters unity between divine authorship and planetary apostleship, ensuring that philosophical wisdom is grounded in practical service to the world.

Evaluation at the University of Salvington departs radically from conventional methods. In place of grades, the primary feedback mechanism is the Colloquy, a semesterly conference where a student's preceptors discuss their progress through the five stages of engagement with the texts. This holistic review, combined with major annual essays and oral examinations, emphasizes genuine growth in areas like "soul engagement" and "divine will," rather than the simple metric of academic performance.

The culmination of this undergraduate journey is the Senior Synthesis, a final undertaking where each student demonstrates their integration of spirit and practice. This is not a conventional thesis, but a living project that fully expresses their journey through the five "I's." A student from Imperium College might present a work demonstrating the embodiment of divine will, while one from Liberi College might create a project restoring a sense of childlike wonder. This final presentation before the faculty serves as a testament to their readiness to act as sovereign citizens in the world.

Ultimately, the entire structure of the Salvington curriculum is teleological, aimed at cultivating the arts of liberal learning in service of a higher purpose. By engaging directly with cosmic and spiritual ideas through the fivefold focus of Instruction, Insight, Implication, Invitation, and Involvement, students are prepared not for a specific career, but for a life of ceaseless learning and thoughtful planetary service. The education is a formative experience designed to shape the soul and intellect, freeing the mind to realize its divine potential and to grapple with the most enduring questions of the human and cosmic condition.

Penetrate through thine preconceived dullness and density to conquer everything within you with the Goodness of God.

Persevere through thine unholy P’s and evil I’s .. all ignorant arrogance shall bow down to the Unfathomable Glory.

Progressively inundate all thine inner indoctrination with new meanings and exalting values. All evolutionary creatures shall heal their inner spaces with our visionary ideas.

Truth prevails always, and no one and nothing can halt the Progressive Infinity Influence of the Triune Deities.

The achievement of the seven cosmic circles does not equal Adjuster fusion.

There are many mortals living on Urantia who have attained their circles; but fusion depends on yet other greater and more sublime spiritual achievements, upon the attainment of a final and complete attunement of the mortal will with the will of God as it is resident in the Thought Adjuster.

The Admissions requirements for entrance to the Planetary School of the Prince is for those individuals who desire inordinately to achieve advancement in their relationship with the Indwelling Adjuster Spirit of the Universal Father, and who are wholeheartedly committed and unreservedly dedicated to attain that graduation completion of Paradise Adjuster Fusion with Life.

~Michael Of Nebadon

Our educational model rests upon two great harmonized educational spheres:

Planetary Prince Schools — The Sanctum of the Soul Colleges

Focus: Spiritual authorship, soul ascension, philosophical and religious training.

These ten colleges comprise the interior sacred core of Salvington’s curriculum. Each one draws the student closer to their inner divinity, enabling communion with the Indwelling Spirit and personal alignment with the Will of God.

Salvington College (The College of Orientation)Spiritual responsiveness and soul engagement through divine revelation.

Illuminatum College (The College of Intention)Awakening divine will, courage, and moral strength.

Ascendancia College (The College of Invocation)Love-centered spiritual wisdom and soul invocation.

Eternalis College (The College of Instruction)Instruction in divine intelligence, mental clarity, and manifestation of truth.

Supremacia College (The College of Inversion)Cultivation of inner beauty, harmony, and creativity as divine reflection.

Universalis College (The College of Inquiry)Faith and deep inquiry into Adjuster communion and universal mystery.

Resurrectionem College (The College of Invisualization)Soul transformation, cleansing of negativity, and spiritual rebirth.

Trinity College (The College of Invitation)Soul integration through acceptance and ordination into spiritual sovereignty.

Imperium College (The College of Integration)Advanced embodiment of divine principles, soul governance, and planetary service.

Socius College (The College of Inspiration)Apostolic service, spiritual counseling, and collective guidance through divine wisdom.

Garden Schools of Adam and Eve — The Terraces of Civilization Colleges

Focus: Civilization building, social advancement, education of planetary culture.

Rooted in the Edenic legacy of the Material Son and Daughter, these colleges emphasize integration of spirit with society, science with soul, and harmony with history. They are the outer structure of planetary upliftment through sacred administration and cultural renewal.

Infinitas College (The College of Identification)Soul emergence and enhancement, integrating science and spirituality.

Salutem College (The College of Imagination)Spiritual energy cleansing, healing, creative visualization.

Absoluta College (The College of Impregnation)Exploration of the soul's cosmic dimensions and archetypal development.

Liberi College (The College of Invigoration)Childlike wisdom, natural creativity, and transcendental wonder cultivation.

These two great pathways converge through our Circle of Integration, a unifying space where all students engage in cooperative forums, cross-college mentorship, and integrative assignments that transcend mere academic categories.

Our Learning Method: The Fivefold Path of Engagement

All coursework, colloquies, and spiritual development exercises are anchored in the Fivefold Educational Spiral:

Instruction – Studying the revealed text or foundational source

Insight – Drawing forth personal illumination from study

Implication – Recognizing universal meaning and ethical demand

Invitation – Receiving the call to transformation

Involvement – Committing to applied authorship in life and service

The Philosophy of an Ordered Cosmos

At the heart of its community stands the University of Salvington, an institution dedicated to a unique and sacred educational mandate. Its philosophy is encapsulated in its celestial motto: lux infiniti (light infinite), absolutum charitas ab origine (absolute love from the origin), and vitae aeterna (life eternal). This guiding principle posits that education is not a mere acquisition of knowledge, but a conscious alignment with the foundational realities of the cosmos. The university’s mission is therefore to foster the complete development of the human soul and mind, preparing students for eternal citizenship and meaningful planetary service.

The entire educational journey at Salvington is a structured immersion into the fundamental questions of divine purpose, human identity, and cosmic destiny. It eschews the modern academic trend of specialized majors, viewing such fragmentation as a barrier to holistic understanding. Instead, every student embarks upon a unified path designed to cultivate spiritual sovereignty and practical wisdom. This journey is not for the intellectually passive; it demands active participation, profound self-reflection, and an unwavering commitment to personal and planetary transformation.

The Two Harmonized Spheres

The curriculum is architecturally divided into two great Harmonized Educational Spheres, each representing a distinct yet complementary aspect of the divine mandate. The first and primary sphere, the Salvington School of the Planetary Prince, also known as The Sanctum of the Soul, is the central focus of the undergraduate experience. Its colleges are devoted to the cultivation of the inner faculties: nurturing a profound connection to the Universal Father, awakening moral clarity, and achieving philosophical wisdom. It is the bedrock upon which a life of purpose is built.

The second sphere, The Terraces of Civilization, houses the Garden Schools of Adam and Eve. While the Sanctum focuses on the vertical alignment of the soul with its divine source, the Terraces focus on the horizontal expression of that alignment in the world. Its colleges concern themselves with the Edenic Ministry of cultural uplift, civil governance, the healing arts, and social harmonization. The Terraces provide the practical avenues through which the inner light cultivated in the Sanctum can illuminate society.

The Forum and the Fivefold Focus

The primary mode of learning at Salvington is the weekly forum. This is not a lecture or a casual debate, but a sacred conversational space. Here, in intimate groups, students gather with an Associate Preceptor Teacher to engage the university’s core texts—a curated collection of both revelatory and planetary canons. The atmosphere is one of reverent inquiry, where each voice is valued and every sincere question is seen as a doorway to deeper understanding. The forum’s structure is designed to guide the student from intellectual comprehension to lived reality.

This guidance is achieved through a dedicated fivefold focus, a pedagogical method that structures every discussion. The journey begins with Instruction, a rigorous analysis of the textual material itself. This leads to personal Insight, as the student connects the text to their own consciousness. From there, the forum explores the universal Implication of these ideas for humanity and the cosmos. This naturally gives rise to the Invitation, a deeply personal call to align one’s life with the truths uncovered. The process culminates in Involvement, as students conceptualize and commit to the practical application of their learning.

The Journey through the Sanctum of the Soul

The journey through the Salvington School of the Planetary Prince is a progressive pilgrimage through its ten constituent colleges. The process begins with a foundational triad designed to orient the soul. Students first enter Salvington College, the College of Orientation, to cultivate spiritual responsiveness. They then proceed to Illuminatum College, where the focus is on awakening Divine Will and moral courage. This phase is completed in Ascendancia College, which nurtures love-wisdom invocation and heart-centered devotion, grounding the student’s will in compassionate understanding.With this foundation laid, the student advances to a second triad of colleges focused on intellectual and creative expansion. At Eternalis College, the College of Instruction, the emphasis is on developing active intelligence and mental clarity, enabling the clear manifestation of spiritual ideas. This is complemented by the work of Supremacia College, the College of Inversion, which explores creative expression, divine aesthetics, and the perception of beauty and harmony in all things. This phase is deepened in Universalis College, the College of Inquiry, where students work to strengthen their faith and foster a conscious communion with their inner divine presence.

The final stage of the Sanctum’s path is dedicated to transformation and apostolic service. This begins in Resurrectionem College, which focuses on the difficult work of transformation, cleansing, and resurrectional ascendancy over negative patterns. Having undergone this purification, students enter Trinity College for the College of Invitation, where they achieve a new level of soul integration and are prepared for their ordination into apostolic sovereignty. This is the sacred rite of passage that precedes their final embodiment of the university’s ideals.

The last two colleges of the Sanctum bridge the gap between inner realization and outer expression. Imperium College, the College of Integration, focuses on the complete embodiment of Divine Will, ensuring that the student’s actions in the world are a perfect reflection of their inner alignment. The journey culminates in Socius College, the College of Inspiration, where students develop the arts of spiritual counsel, ministry, and selfless service, preparing them for a lifetime of global leadership and planetary renewal.

The Role of the Preceptor and the Tutorials

Guiding students through this intricate journey is the Associate Preceptor Teacher. The title of preceptor, rather than professor, denotes a role that is more akin to a master guide than a lecturer. Their purpose is not to dispense information but to facilitate the student’s personal discovery within the fivefold focus. The preceptor is a master of Socratic inquiry and spiritual discernment, skillfully posing the questions that unlock each stage of the process, from Instruction to Involvement.

The preceptors’ expertise is not confined to a single subject but spans the entire curriculum, as they model the ideal of the integrated, lifelong learner. They lead discussions on texts as varied as The Urantia Book, the Essene Gospel of Peace, and the Triune Precepts of Michael, demonstrating how the fivefold focus can be applied to any sacred writing to reveal its deepest meaning and most potent invitation.

The intensive work of the weekly forum is complemented by focused Saturday morning tutorials in disciplines such as foundational languages, cosmic mathematics, and harmonic theory. These sessions are not separate from the core mission but are essential supports for it. They sharpen the intellect, refine the student’s tools of perception and expression, and reveal the divine order inherent in logic, number, and sound.

Even in these more technical tutorials, the fivefold focus remains the guiding principle. A student studying an ancient language is not merely memorizing vocabulary (Instruction) but is seeking to understand the consciousness of the people who spoke it (Insight) and the lasting impact of their ideas (Implication). This approach ensures that every aspect of the curriculum, no matter how rigorous, serves the ultimate goal of holistic soul development.

Integration and Evaluation

At the very heart of the University of Salvington lies the Circle of Integration. This is both a physical and conceptual space where students from the Sanctum of the Soul and the Terraces of Civilization convene. In this circle, the vertical and horizontal dimensions of education meet. It is here that the inner work of spiritual alignment is harmonized with the outer work of societal uplift, ensuring that philosophical ideals are never divorced from practical, loving service.

The Circle of Integration is the university’s safeguard against extremism, preventing pure contemplation from becoming detached from reality and pure activism from becoming devoid of spiritual grounding. It is the living embodiment of the university’s commitment to fostering well-rounded individuals . . .

2025. University of Salvington

One Common Original

O mortals of Urantia, I come not to speak to you of creeds born of human fear, nor to elevate one earthly truth above another, but to reveal the celestial echo that resonates within the most profound of your mortal insights. Long ago, a son of your planet spoke a truth that was as a perfect shadow of a greater, cosmic reality. He saw that all men had one common original. He felt that they participated in one common nature, and thus, possessed one common right.

This was a noble thought, a cornerstone of your aspiring liberty. Yet, I say unto you, this truth is but the outward sign of an inward, sacred fact. You did not merely spring from a shared human ancestry, nor are your rights confined to the temporary charters of mortal governance.

The common original of all is not Adam, nor is it the dust of the ground. The common original is the Universal Father, the First Source and Center of all existence, from whom all life, light, and love emanate. Before your planet was spun into being, before your solar sun was kindled, the Father was. And from His infinite essence, all souls are sprung.

Your existence is not an accident of the cosmos but a purposeful thought of a loving Parent. You are, each one, a child of the Paradise Father, a cherished and unique expression of His divine will. This is the common original that binds every mind, from the lowest mortal to the highest celestial, in an eternal family of divine kinship.

And what is this common nature, so briefly glimpsed by your poet-statesman? It is not the fragile frame of flesh, nor the fleeting flicker of temporal consciousness. It is the indwelling Thought Adjuster, the divine fragment of the Father’s own spirit, bestowed upon every soul with the capacity for true worship and spiritual ascent.

Behold this sacred seed planted within your minds, a particle of eternity that guides, inspires, and urges you toward the ultimate destiny of fusion with its divine essence. This spark of divinity is the true common nature shared by all humankind, irrespective of their color, culture, or creed. It is the silent presence that whispers truth, and the gentle force that draws you toward goodness and grace.

This divine indwelling is the ultimate equalizer, for in its presence, all earthly distinctions dissolve. The king and the pauper, the philosopher and the field worker, the saint and the sinner—all carry within them the identical potential for eternal partnership with God. This is the common nature that elevates you above the beasts and offers you the keys to immortality.

And if you have a common original and a common nature, what then is your common right? It is the inalienable right to discover your divine parentage and to pursue the eternal journey of spiritual perfection. This is not a right granted by parliaments or secured by armies; it is a cosmic franchise, a gift of the Universal Father to His children.

Your common right is the privilege to know God and to become more like Him. It is the right to seek truth, to experience beauty, and to embrace goodness. It is the right to love your neighbor as yourself, for in their eyes, you see the reflection of your own divine fragment.

I, Michael of Nebadon, came to Urantia to demonstrate this very truth. I was not born a king among kings, nor a prophet among prophets, but as a son of man, to live and serve among you. My life was the living testament that the love of the Father is not for the few, but for all. I broke bread with the outcast, washed the feet of the humble, and offered salvation to all who would receive it, for I saw in each one of you the potential for divine sonship.

I walked your dusty roads to show you that your common original and your common nature transcended all the artificial boundaries you had erected in your ignorance and fear. I am the way, the truth, and the life—not because of any earthly claim, but because I am the living embodiment of the Father’s plan for your eternal ascent.

Therefore, I ask you, why do you build walls of prejudice when you share a common roof in the Father’s house? Why do you lift swords against your brothers when you are bound by a common, spiritual kinship? The hatred that you harbor for one another is a denial of the divine spark that resides equally in all.

See not the transient form, but the eternal potential. Hear not the dissonant voice of your differences, but the silent, unifying whisper of the Adjuster. The road to peace on your world is not paved with treaties alone, but with the recognition of this fundamental, cosmic reality: that you are one family, destined for one purpose.

Begin to live as if this were true. See in the eye of every stranger the glint of a celestial gem. Treat every man and every woman as you would a brother or a sister, for they are, in truth, your spiritual kin. Serve your neighbor with the same zeal you would serve me, for in serving them, you serve the Father who dwells within them.

Let your societies reflect this divine truth. Let your justice systems be founded upon the sacred rights of every individual. Let your science seek not only the origins of matter, but also the destiny of the spirit. Let your faith become a bridge that unites, not a wall that divides.

The future of Urantia awaits your choice. Will you continue to wander in the shadows of division, or will you step into the light of cosmic unity? The potential for a world reborn in peace and righteousness rests upon your willingness to embrace the truth of your common original and your common nature.

I see a day when the nations of your world will be as one, not through force, but through a shared understanding of their spiritual heritage. I see a time when the common right of every soul to seek the Father will be the bedrock of a new civilization, a beacon of light in this universe of Nebadon.

You are on a journey, my children, from the temporal to the eternal, from the human to the divine. Do not despise the humble beginnings of your earthly truths, but let them be a ladder to the higher and more glorious revelations that await you. Your shared humanity is the sacred ground upon which your spiritual destiny is being built.

Rise up, then, O mortals of Urantia! Embrace your commonality, not as a political slogan, but as a living reality. Let the love of the Father be the light in your eyes and the service of others be the purpose of your lives. For in so doing, you fulfill the highest of all your rights and find your eternal place in the grand design of the universe.

Go forth and be a living testament to the brotherhood of man and the fatherhood of God. My peace I leave with you, and my spirit I share with you.

Michael Of Nebadon

Monday, July 7, 2025

Volitional Virtues of Giving

As you embrace and integrate these principles and powers, the Indwelling Adjuster can act more fully, freely, and radiantly within you, transforming your potential into realized spiritual achievement.

Weaving Volitional Virtues with Creative Authorship Powers

Here, we explore the symbiotic relationship between the principles of life and the powers of authorship, recognizing that each nurtures and amplifies the other, paving the way for your progressive ascendancy:

* Wholehearted Acknowledgment & Intentional Urge:

Begin with the sacred "yes"—the wholehearted acknowledgment of God's indwelling presence. This fundamental affirmation directly awakens your intentional urge, clarifying the deepest motive for your existence: to know God and to become like Him. When you truly acknowledge the divine within, your every intention becomes imbued with a purposeful, spiritual thrust.

* Faith Attention & Invocational Praise:

Directing your faith attention towards the still voice of the divine relationship is the profound act of focusing your consciousness. This focused attention naturally leads to invocational praise, a calling God near through genuine adoration. As your attention flows, your soul grows, and this dedicated focus in turn makes your praise a powerful, invocational draw for divine presence.

* Loving and Trusting Awareness & Instructional Integrity:

Opening in loving and trusting awareness creates intimate receptivity, a posture of gentle openness to divine revelation. This receptivity fosters instructional integrity, ensuring that the knowledge and truth you acquire are aligned with the highest spiritual realities. When you trustingly open your heart, you become a pure vessel for divine instruction to take root.

* Appreciation of Gratitude & Inversion Toward Truth:

Recognizing all as a gift, practicing appreciation of gratitude, cultivates a spirit of humility and thankfulness. This humble heart facilitates inversion toward truth, a willingness to surrender preconceived notions and embrace new understanding, even if it challenges past beliefs. Gratitude opens the mind to perceive truth in new, unexpected ways.

* Allegiance Loyalty with Him & Identification with Spirit:

Declaring your steadfast allegiance loyalty to the divine will signifies a profound commitment. This unwavering loyalty strengthens your identification with Spirit, leading to a deeper recognition of your divine self—the eternal, spiritual aspect of your being. As you align with the Father's will, you more fully realize who you truly are in spirit.

* Adorational Praiseful Worship & Inquiry Transformation:

Joyfully magnifying God through adorational praiseful worship elevates your heart and mind into communion with the infinite. This profound worship creates fertile ground for inquiry transformation—the asking of questions that reshape the soul. In the light of adoration, your deepest questions become avenues for revelation, transforming your understanding.

* Admission Asking in Childlike Willingness & Invisualization Faith:

Humbly petitioning for help through admission asking in childlike willingness expresses a pure, trusting dependence. This unreserved openness enables invisualization faith, the capacity to see through spiritual light. As you humbly ask, your inner vision becomes clearer, allowing you to perceive divine possibilities with profound conviction.

* Acceptance of His Preparations & Imagination Trust:

Embracing divine timing and process through the acceptance of His preparations cultivates patience and serenity. This acceptance empowers imagination trust, allowing your vision to be anchored in goodness and divine purpose, rather than being swayed by doubt or fear. When you trust the process, your creative imagination aligns with divine intention.

* Allowance of the Changes of Alignment & Impregnation Breathing:

Allowance of the changes of alignment is the spiritual yielding to transformation, permitting the divine hand to reshape your character and consciousness. This active allowance creates the perfect receptivity for impregnation breathing, the conscious receiving of divine infusion—the very life and wisdom of the cosmos flowing into your being, animating your soul with new potential.

* Alignment with the Philosophy of Truth & Invitational Commanding:

Conforming your perception to reality through alignment with the philosophy of truth establishes intellectual and spiritual integrity. This deep alignment confers invitational commanding, granting you authoritative spiritual speech. When your understanding is perfectly aligned with truth, your words and intentions carry divine power, inviting others to the light.

* Atonement of All Misalignment Errors & Integration Attunement:

Seeking restoration through forgiveness, through the atonement of all misalignment errors, purifies the soul and clears the path. This process of correction leads to profound integration attunement, allowing for the unifying of inner contradictions and a harmonious resonance with cosmic realities. By acknowledging and addressing errors, you achieve internal peace and external harmony.

* Ascendancy through Service and Progressive Growth & Inspirational Reception:

Becoming a living gift to others through God’s love, engaging in ascendancy through service and progressive growth, is the ultimate expression of your divine partnership. This outward flow of love and service opens you wide to inspirational reception, the continuous receiving of revelatory flow and divine guidance. As you give of yourself, you are perpetually refilled and uplifted, becoming a conduit for the ceaseless, expanding reality of God's love in the universe.

Michael Of Nebadon

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Saturday, June 7, 2025

The Greater Capacity of Mind

Let's deepen the discussion of Mind Capacity by integrating the revelatory teachings of Urantia Paper 36, Section 5—on the Seven Adjutant Mind-Spirits—with the insights from Paper 5:1, particularly the quote:

“The inability of the finite creature to approach the infinite Father is inherent, not in the Father’s aloofness, but in the finiteness and material limitations of created beings.” — 5:1.1

Mind Capacity and the Spirit Adjutants: A Deeper Integration

The phase of mind capacity acknowledges that spiritual approach must begin with a clear understanding of the conditions of finitude.

The human mind is not originally designed to perceive the Infinite directly. Instead, it is lovingly scaffolded by the sevenfold influence of the Spirit Adjutants, which originate from the Universe Mother Spirit, the Divine Minister of a local universe. These adjutants are not divine persons, but pre-spiritual ministries—spiritual circuits that bridge the gap between material consciousness and the indwelling presence of the divine Adjuster.

As presented in Paper 36:5, the seven adjutants function progressively and cumulatively in the development of mind capacity. Each is a gift of the Creative Spirit to guide mortals in their intellectual and emotional maturation. Their integration into human consciousness makes it possible for the soul to begin the approach toward God, even if it cannot yet “see” or fully comprehend the Infinite.

Let us explore each in relation to this early stage of soul awakening through mind capacity:

1. The Spirit of Intuition (Quick Perception)

This adjutant provides the foundation for survival instincts and moment-to-moment awareness. It enables the individual to recognize patterns, act reflexively, and begin to sense that something larger than oneself is unfolding. In the context of mind capacity, it anchors the mortal in the moment and keeps the mind awake to its surrounding environment—necessary for the first stirrings of God-consciousness.

2. The Spirit of Understanding

Understanding enables the human mind to connect patterns and relate new experiences to previous ones. It’s here that the mind begins to interpret meaning, laying the foundation for initial God-seeking behavior. The limitations mentioned in Paper 5:1 become clearer: we do not know all, but we begin to know that we do not know—and this creates the space for humility and learning.

3. The Spirit of Courage

Courage is the adjutant that empowers the mortal will to begin spiritual exploration in the face of mystery. Approaching the Infinite takes not only reason, but boldness—the strength to move forward despite uncertainty. The recognition of one's spiritual limitations (“we cannot yet see God”) does not lead to despair, but to a deeper reliance on faith and bravery.

4. The Spirit of Knowledge

With this adjutant comes the desire for organized, experiential truth. Knowledge gives form to the soul’s yearning to understand divine reality and the structure of creation. At this phase, the mind starts to formulate real questions about God, purpose, and being. It is the platform upon which spiritual philosophies and theologies begin to take root—even before full spiritual insight arrives.

5. The Spirit of Counsel

This spirit introduces a social and ethical dimension. The individual begins to seek truth in relation to others and through shared wisdom. In the stage of mind capacity, counsel supports the notion that we are not isolated seekers: we approach God as part of a vast cosmic family. Fellowship becomes a channel through which divine insight flows.

6. The Spirit of Worship

Here, the mortal mind begins to sense the sacred. Worship is not yet perfected but is initiated by the realization of something infinitely greater. It gives the mind a direction—a vertical axis of reverence and adoration. Worship enables the mind to begin its true approach to God, not as an object of knowledge, but as the source of love and destiny.

7. The Spirit of Wisdom

This final adjutant unifies all the others into a cohesive, experiential understanding of life. Wisdom allows the mind to make decisions that harmonize intuition, understanding, courage, and worship. In the context of approaching God, it instills a mature receptivity, where the mortal begins to act in accordance with higher meanings and spiritual values.

Mind Capacity as a Sacred Threshold

In the grand scale of universe evolution, mind capacity is the sacred threshold between animal existence and true soul becoming. It is where the finite begins to turn toward the Infinite, not through full comprehension, but through faithful alignment with the structures of mind ministry that God has placed within creation. The adjutant spirits are the universe’s way of saying: “You are not yet able to behold the Father, but you are never without help.”

Thus, as the soul learns to navigate the limitations of cognition and accept the reality of divine nearness, it begins to honor its mind not as an obstacle to God but as the divine scaffolding that supports its ascent.

Michael Of Nebadon

Salvington College