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?

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