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“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” — Albert Einstein's life advice in a letter to his son Eduard on February 5, 1930.

Urantia Book readers can glean several insight
from Albert Einstein's statement:

1. Progress and growth: The Urantia Book emphasizes the importance of progress and growth in the spiritual journey. Einstein's statement highlights the need for continuous movement and effort to maintain balance and progress in life.

"As all things in the physical world seem to move in circles, so do all things in the spiritual world move in spirals, progressing from lower to higher levels." (UB 36:6.4)

2. Dynamic balance: The statement illustrates the concept of dynamic balance, where one must continually adapt and adjust to maintain equilibrium. This idea is reflected in the Urantia Book's discussion of the balance between divine guidance and human free will.

"The balance of the universe is maintained by the spirit personalities of the grand universe, in cooperation with the personality realities of the Supreme Being." (UB 116:3.5)

3. Purposeful action: Einstein's statement implies that movement and action are essential for maintaining balance and progress. The Urantia Book encourages readers to engage in purposeful action, aligning their efforts with the divine will.

"The doing of the will of God is nothing more or less than an exhibition of creature willingness to share the inner life of the Father." (UB 40:6.1)

4. Resilience and adaptability: The statement suggests that life is a dynamic and ever-changing process, requiring resilience and adaptability to navigate its challenges. The Urantia Book emphasizes the importance of cultivating these qualities in the face of uncertainty and adversity.

"Life is but a brief and fleeting shadow; it is as but a single step in the long and eventful journey of the soul." (UB 130:4.3)

In real-life application, Einstein's statement encourages individuals to:

- Embrace lifelong learning and personal growth
- Cultivate resilience and adaptability in the face of challenges
- Engage in purposeful action, aligning efforts with their values and goals
- Maintain a dynamic balance between different aspects of life, such as work, relationships, and personal well-being.

" FRED BOSWORTH "

In 1958, when Bosworth returned to Florida, and to Florence, after his final campaign in Japan, he announced to his family that the Lord was about to take him home. At the age of eighty-one, he was not ill; he had asked the Lord to allow him to live his life without succumbing to any illness, and he simply believed that his time on earth was over.
Bosworth retired to his bed, and all of his children came home to say good- bye, getting together for the first time in over sixteen years. His son Bob wrote about the final weeks of his father’s life:
About three weeks after he took to his bed, we were around the bed talking, laughing, singing. Suddenly Dad looked up; he never saw us again. He saw what was invisible to us. He began to greet people and hug people—he was enraptured. Every once in a while he would break off and look around saying, “Oh, it is so beautiful.”
For several hours, Fred remained in this state, between two worlds. Then, he quietly fell asleep. Sometime later, he passed from sleep to his eternal place in Christ. It was Thursday, January 23, 1958. After five decades of honoring and preaching about Jesus Christ, his Redeemer and Healer, Bosworth joined Him in heaven. It has been estimated that during his lifetime, Bosworth was instrumental in more than one million decisions for Christ. There would have been many joyful souls to greet him in heaven.
Just days before his death, Bosworth was quoted as saying, “All I have lived for, for the past sixty years, has been the Lord Jesus. And, any minute, I’m looking for Him to walk in the door and go with Him for eternity.”

- God’s Generals ( The Healing Evangelists)
- JESUS SAVES TV"

RELEVANCE ;

"A life of service, a heart aglow
With faith and trust, he followed the way to go
'The Gods are not distant; they are not aloof;
The divine presence lives within us.' (UB 5:2.2)

His transition came, with peace and with grace
A natural step, to a new time and space
'The soul of man survives the demise of the physical
body.' (UB 111:3.1)

Where loved ones awaited, with open arms and hearts
A reunion of souls, never to be apart
'The survival of the human soul is altogether
dependent on the choosing of the mortal personality.' (UB 5:5.13)

In the realms of light, he'll continue to shine
A beacon of hope, for all humankind divine
'God is the only stationary and unchanging reality
in the universe.' (UB 1:7.1)

May we follow his lead, with hearts full of cheer
Embracing the divine, and banishing all fear
'Have courage; you are of a divine lineage.' (UB 48:7.26)

For in the Father's love, we're never alone
Guided by the Spirit, to our eternal home
'The eternal destiny of the believer is secure.' (UB 5:3.11)

A man saw a snake being burned to death and decided to take it out of the fire. When he did, the snake bit him causing excruciating pain. The man dropped the snake, and the reptile fell right back into the fire.
So, the man looked around and found a metal pole and used it to take the snake out of the fire, saving its life.
Someone who was watching approached the man and said: “That snake bit you. Why are you still trying to save it?”
The man replied: “The nature of the snake is to bite, but that's not going to change my nature, which is to help.”

The Urantia Book offers moral lessons that align with this story:

* Retain your benevolent nature: The man's decision to save the snake despite being bitten reflects the Urantia Book's encouragement to maintain a loving and compassionate nature, even in the face of adversity:

"Love is the greatest thing in the universe, and it is the only thing that can be counted upon to last." (UB 100:4.6)

* Do not let others define your behavior: The man's response, "That's not going to change my nature," illustrates the importance of remaining true to oneself and not allowing others' harmful actions to dictate one's own behavior:

"Be not influenced by the spirit of the times, but rather become a living example of the eternal spirit of truth." (UB 156:5.7)

* Take precautions, but do not lose your compassion: The man's use of a metal pole to rescue the snake demonstrates the value of taking prudent measures to protect oneself while still maintaining a compassionate and helping nature:

"Wisdom is the ability to see the cosmic picture, to understand the interrelationship of all things and all beings." (UB 19:1.5)

* Recognize the inherent nature of others: The story highlights the snake's instinctual behavior, illustrating the Urantia Book's teaching that each being has its unique nature and inherent tendencies:

"The universe is not like the laws, mechanisms, and personalities of the finite;... the divine plan is unpredictable." (UB 23:2.11)

* Maintain a good heart: The story's message, "Do not lose your good heart," resonates with the Urantia Book's emphasis on cultivating a loving and compassionate heart:

"The greatest of all earthly battles is the personal conflict between the creature's love of self and the spirit's love of being like God." (UB 156:5.6)

These moral lessons, as reflected in the Urantia Book, encourage us to maintain our inherent goodness, compassion, and benevolence, even in the face of adversity, while also taking prudent measures to protect ourselves.

Fable: DON'T ARGUE WITH DONKEYS
The donkey said to the tiger:
- "The grass is blue".
The tiger replied:
- "No, the grass is green."
The discussion heated up, and the two decided to submit him to arbitration, and for this they went before the lion, the King of the Jungle.
Already before reaching the forest clearing, where the lion was sitting on his throne, the donkey began to shout:
- "His Highness, is it true that the grass is blue?".
The lion replied:
- "True, the grass is blue."
The donkey hurried and continued:
- "The tiger disagrees with me and contradicts and annoys me, please punish him."
The king then declared:
- "The tiger will be punished with 5 years of silence."
The donkey jumped cheerfully and went on his way, content and repeating:
- "The Grass Is Blue"...
The tiger accepted his punishment, but before he asked the lion:
- "Your Majesty, why have you punished me?, after all, the grass is green."
The lion replied:
- "In fact, the grass is green."
The tiger asked:
- "So why are you punishing me?".
The lion replied:
- "That has nothing to do with the question of whether the grass is blue or green.
The punishment is because it is not possible for a brave and intelligent creature like you to waste time arguing with a donkey, and on top of that come and bother me with that question."
The worst waste of time is arguing with the fool and fanatic who does not care about truth or reality, but only the victory of his beliefs and illusions. Never waste time on arguments that don't make sense...
There are people who, no matter how much evidence and evidence we present to them, are not in the capacity to understand, and others are blinded by ego, hatred and resentment, and all they want is to be right even if they are not.

When ignorance screams, intelligence is silent. Your peace and quietness are worth more.

Possible lessons;

1. Avoid arguing with ignorance: The lion's wisdom in punishing the tiger for engaging with the donkey's foolishness reflects the Urantia Book's counsel:

"Unwise contention is a form of suicide;... wise men refuse to waste their lives in this manner." (UB 28:5.22)

2. Prioritize peace and quietness: The story highlights the importance of maintaining inner peace and avoiding unnecessary conflicts:

"Peace in this life, survival in the next, and perfection in the one following, are achieved by living faith. And faith is the gift of the spirit of God." (UB 1:6.7)

3. Recognize the limitations of others: The lion's response to the tiger's inquiry illustrates the need to acknowledge that some individuals may not be receptive to truth or reason:

"The universe is not like the laws, mechanisms, and personalities of the finite;... the divine plan is unpredictable." (UB 23:2.11)

4. Cultivate wisdom and discernment: The lion's wise decision and the tiger's realization of their mistake demonstrate the importance of discerning when to engage in discussions and when to withdraw:

"Wisdom is the ability to see the cosmic picture, to understand the interrelationship of all things and all beings." (UB 19:1.5)

5. Maintain a sense of humility: The tiger's acceptance of punishment and recognition of their mistake exemplifies the value of humility in personal growth and spiritual development:

"Human wisdom is a composite of divine insight and human experience; it is the wisdom of the spirit guided by the light of the divine." (UB 19:1.5)

This encourage us to cultivate wisdom, discernment, humility, and inner peace, while avoiding unnecessary conflicts and recognizing the limitations of others.