Is Physical Presence Necessary?
Question: Do we need to be in close proximity to form a human molecule. If so, why?
JJ: There are a number of reasons the spiritual flow is so much easier to established in person. To give you an idea of what I mean let me point out a couple things.
How many fall in love and get married through internet communication only? It would be very rare. They often discover mutual interests on line but most will insist on getting to know each other in person before talking the plunge. It often turns out that the chemistry in person is much different than over the internet. If they are a match the flow of the love energy is much easier and stronger after meeting in person.
Do you suppose that phone sex is as good as physical in-person sex? You do not have to be into such things to know that it is not. In person the flow of the sexual energy is much more intense.
We’ve all made friends on the internet, but have you noticed that when you meet them in person that they seem a lot different than the image you created in your mind?
I’ve made friends with many members of the Keys on the internet and then later met them at gatherings, as have many of you. It is often strange how different various people look and act than the image that was conjured up. For instance, I remember one member telling me that she had this image of me as a very strong overpowering personality and was surprised at how soft spoken and approachable I was.
I had similar misconceptions toward a lot of you but I will say this. Those of you who I saw as nice and friendly people did live up to my expectations in that area but often had different appearances and personalities than expected.
To really get to know someone and their chemistry you pretty much have to meet them in person.
The internet is overcoming this hurdle somewhat with video connections. (written in 2011) On a one-to-one basis we can see the other person as we communicate with them. This doesn’t work so well in a group, however. We could have a video conference where I could speak to the group and they could all see me but my experience with them would be somewhat nebulous for I could not see them all at one time as when they are physically present.
The bottom line is this. The possibility of spiritual flow and mutual soul contact is greatly enhanced when in each other’s physical presence than any long-distance relationship, even enhanced by technology. This especially applies to a group.
We experimented with a group drawn from the Keys we called the Triads. Even though the members were great people and willing I found it was very sluggish to get any group work accomplished with them. This was not their fault but the fault of the separation we had. If you have a group before you in your physical presence you can decide on assignments and get a lot of feedback within an hour or so. To do the same thing online may take weeks as well as using up a lot of time trying to keep things working.
Another point was made by a Book of Mormon prophet who said:
And now I, Nephi, cannot write all the things which were taught among my people; neither am I mighty in writing, like unto speaking; for when a man speaketh by the power of the Holy Ghost the power of the Holy Ghost carrieth it unto the hearts of the children of men. II Nephi 33:1
When speaking to a group that is ready and united the door of the soul can open and words can touch the Spirit and all can be elevated together at one moment. This experience is essential preparation for the Molecular experience.
We’ve had some great gatherings and spirits have often been high but we have not yet touched the soul as a group – though we have come close several times.
I look forward to the day when the teachings will draw many more people and we can have substantial numbers of seekers physically gather in the various population areas.
Note from 2026: We began group video meetings using Zoom in 2017 and this technology has somewhat altered my view on this. Even though meeting in person is always best, the video conferencing of the present day makes communication much more like meeting in person than was the case in 2011. Since we can now see and hear each other almost as well as in person we can now work online toward achieving the oneness necessary to create the molecule.
Lack of something to feel important about is almost the greatest tragedy a man may have. – Arthur E. Morgan
Oct 8, 2011
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