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[... 11 paragraphs ...]
I would prefer to be jolly with you. And my invisible and nonexistent heart goes out to you in understanding. But this does not mean that you are not doing yourselves a grave disservice—for you are not utilizing what you know. And each of you, in your heart, thinks you are an exception to the rule. And there are no exceptions to the rule. And I was no exception to the rule. And Ruburt is no exception to the rule.
[... 6 paragraphs ...]
Each consciousness, regardless of its physical form, is filled with creativity and joy and possibilities—each is unique. You are at a certain level of development or you would not be here. Because you are at this level of development, you are ready and able to use your abilities more. You are able to look within yourselves. There is nothing stopping you but you. And it is for this reason that I speak severely with you this evening.
[... 13 paragraphs ...]
I can only begin to hint at the freedoms available to you if you will but open your eyes. You must act. You can easily open within yourselves those channels to creativity. You can use these. You can attain a true sense of identity. You have only a shadowy understanding of what the world means.
[... 8 paragraphs ...]
There is a purpose for each one of you. It is your own purpose and it is up to you to fulfill it, and it necessitates the full use of all your abilities—your mental abilities—and your intuitional abilities. You must demand the most of yourselves, for some of you will be involved later in asking others to demand the most of themselves and you must serve as examples. You (Florence) are meant to teach other classes, but you must develop you own abilities to do so.
[... 7 paragraphs ...]