Cultivation of Universal Intelligence
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This article was developed from a workshop presented at
the UAUS conference sponsored by Washington State Urantia Association
and held at Dumas Bay Center in July 2007
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When we think of the phrase “cultivation of universal intelligence,”
each of us may have a different opinion as to what it means. In a world
of instant gratification, the thought of cultivating anything seems
like an arduous and long-drawn out process and our immediate question
probably is: What’s in it for me? Today almost all decision-making
is self-serving, individually and collectively.
How many of us have done a little retrospective thinking and picked up a
self-help book about some philosophy of living or a method to change some
quirk in our attitude? Being knowledgeable about a problem is important
because it is a step towards better behavioral balance and it can inspire
us to a greater good. The Urantia Book is a book that inspires,
answering many questions about our origin, history and destiny
not provided anywhere else. We may even expound about some
newfound knowledge to anyone who might listen, but a major
question arises: How many of us truly assimilate the knowledge
we have gained and allow our newfound insights to influence
the choices we make?
