Reflections from Paris, It’s the People
Conferences are generally attended to learn something new or to improve on something old. In my opinion, the most important thing at a Urantia Book Readers’ Conference is not the knowledge, but the people. I have been to quite a few conferences already, and that is why it is nice to see old acquaintances again, to feel how the world really is small and there are truth-seekers in every corner of the world.
On the other hand, you also meet new people; it may even happen that you meet people working in your field. This brings you even closer. It is always interesting to hear stories about how The Urantia Book finds its way to truth-seekers, to find ideas for your life or for organizing your life in accord with the teachings.
For example:
- God wants to make you strong. Then you will be truly happy.
- Light does not fight darkness, it simply shines.
The workshops were of a high standard. I felt that we were able to talk more deeply about the teachings of The Urantia Book. It is nice to see that people on the other side of the world have reached the same conclusions. We are on the same path. At the same time, new perspectives are opened, and a more meaningful realization is created.
I liked the boat trip on the Seine, seeing that people older than me also feel the full joy of life and express it in dance. And also, birthday songs for Sue in eight languages, which, by the way, doesn’t happen at every conference. I believe that Sue will remember such a birthday forever. A big bow to the organizers for their tireless work and contribution, with special thanks to translator Gilles and moderator Frederick.