EC: We have the body here. Now in the physical, in the
mental, in the spiritual and business relations with this
body, we find one well filled with many conditions, many of
which are well pleasing to the mental, the physical, the
spiritual well-being. The mental body of this entity is
above the normal when considering business associations or
business relations. Well, however, would the entity know
more concerning those spiritual impulses as make one as a
unit in all; that is, as force is the impelling power in the
material world, so is this the impelling force in the mental
and the spiritual world. In the relations then with
individuals, let those forces emanate that the self may ever
be conscious of the life well spent in keeping the spiritual
aspects of life first and foremost. Not that anyone should
give self to being sober, long-faced or not knowing any of
the pleasures of the earthly spirit, yet use, rather than
abuse, those relations. Then there may come to the self that
consciousness of the life, the experience, expended in a way
that self may be made one with that universal force from
which all radiation comes to those who will but apply self
to the use, and not the abuse, of those talents given to
thee. For in the mental forces, in the spiritual forces,
each and every entity is the reflection of that the entity
worships. Then blessed is he whose God, whose Lord, is the
Lord of hosts and not self nor self's aggrandizement of the
elements that make up the present conditions only of a
physical existence. [1 Sam. 1:11; Ps. 40:4]
In this body, [
212], we find the mental body surpassing much
in the way of ability to serve, in the ability to bring much
understanding to many. As the body turns retrospective to
the mental forces, there is seen that which is manifested in
the little kindnesses, that which is manifested in the little
pleasantnesses. These bring a greater satisfaction to the
life, rather than big things accomplished in the business or
social world. Yet as given, these elements also exist in the
elements of the mental forces necessary for the carrying on
of larger business relations; then keep self in that way and
manner.
Ready for questions.
(Q) Which of the four young men now known by this body would
be the most suitable person to marry?
(A) In marriage relationships there come many
responsibilities that to the mental and the spiritual forces
of this body would be as halting to the development of the
best in the body mentally, physically and business-ways. Yet
there appears only the forces of the relations that the life
would not be well-spent without there arising those relations
that would give to the world the ensample of that felt within
self of the ideal relations. For this entity, while
practical in many respects, is an idealist when this
relationship is considered. Better consider all of these
twice before accepting any of these. Another will appear.
(Q) Will this other appear in Europe or in America?
(A) Should be America, yet there are those natural
tendencies that draw or give the impulse of relationships
with others of not American birth, yet these will be of
naturalized America.
(Q) When will this body marry?
(A) This would not be given from here; for this body, if
nothing else, is of its own mind.
(Q) When should this body marry?
(A) When that ideal, that relation as is as an ideal to the
entity, may be accomplished with one of those that are
considered in such relationship. Home is the foundation of
the Government, of the moral and the spiritual life. Yet as
given, such a step for the body should be weighed well, when
there is so much to be accomplished and so much dependent
upon the entity. For as is seen, each has its own individual
work to accomplish in the earth's plane that may not be
accomplished by any other, and as each entity gives or lends
itself toward the development of those universal forces, that
make the better understanding of the human relationship with
the spiritual endowment of the human and mental forces,
greater becomes that relationship. Then consider many before
the body would enter into such relationship.
(Q) How will she recognize this body?
(A) How would she recognize this body? An atomic force may
be used as an illustration of how anyone may be very sure,
very certain that the forces as are set in motion by the
meeting, the contact of such relationship are in line with
that other self that must carry out those conditions as are
set for each entity to accomplish. When the heart answereth
to the heart of the other, there is that fullness of force
that may accomplish those ends destined through death "do us
part" by each, for the better development of each, as is seen
and felt, and yet may not be discussed other than that
contrasts are as an element of that necessary to make the
perfect union, which is as negative and positive necessary to
give the full atomic forces in a physical sense.
(Q) How will her business develop during 1927 and 1928?
(A) Very satisfactory in 1927. 1928 very, very much
improved. Very much better towards the end of May.
(Q) Will she make any valuable associations while she is in
Europe?
(A) This question in itself is incorrect. There is never an
association that is not valuable. As to the using or to the
applying of self towards such relation - that is rather the
question. There are those whom the entity, the body, the
mental forces will be attracted to in Europe as there already
are. These new associations will bring new power, new
abilities, new conditions to be met. Apply self mentally
towards same and these may be made useful, beneficial by
service to the other, which is necessary for the better
accomplishment of the use of any associations.
(Q) The parents of this body are forcing her to marry for
her own good. What do the Forces advise? [GD's note: She
was her parents' only child.]
(A) Never be forced, not for the own good, until the heart
answereth to the heart within.
(Q) Will this body have children?
(A) This may be accomplished within the body, yes.
(Q) How many?
(A) This may not be given, for the will or the application
of self towards physical conditions does not interest the
body in toto as much as the mental and spiritual body.
(Q) What other advice will be beneficial for this body to
use on the present trip which she is about to begin?
(A) Much may be said or much advice may be given; - rather
let all be summed in that as given. Remember within self the
God is the reflection of our lives in the manner as above
given.
(Q) How can this body improve her spiritual standing for her
body's interest?
(A) Understand self and self's impulses. Then there may be
seen that necessary for the conditions that may need
correction or change; for each condition in a life, physical
mental or spiritual, must be met. Delay only makes the
conditions the harder to meet.
(Q) This body has many complicated feelings at different
times. How can she settle these conditions in her own mind?
(A) By letting that voice from within answer the questions
for self; for truly it has been given, "My spirit beareth
witness with Thy spirit," as to the relations in any element
or condition. [Rom. 8:16]
(Q) Is it advisable for this body to continue in her
father's business? [See father's rdg.
213-1 on
12/03/27.]
(A) Very advisable.
(Q) For how long?
(A) The business will be in the charge or care of the
entity. Then prepare and keep self for that.
(Q) How long will the body remain in Europe?
(A) The body will be called home.
(Q) Will this be on account of business?
(A) Be on the account of many conditions, not business
alone. By social and physical and business relation. Apply
self in the way and manner as has been given.
We are through.
BACKGROUND
11/29/27 She was present, submitting questions, saying she
had been referred to EC by her friend, Mrs. [
903]. She was
active in the leather import business with her father, Mr.
[
213].
REPORTS
12/03/27 Her father obtained
213-1 on his health and business,
answers to questions on his business indicating expansion.
11/26/28 Miss [
212] requested
4547-1.
11/24/31 EC wrote thanking her for coming to his aid during
the unpleasantness [arrest] in N.Y.
"That you were so ready and willing to come to us makes you
very near and dear to us all."
6/01/33 EC wrote her: "It was, indeed, good to see you again
at the meeting in N.Y."
9/27/35 See Rdg.
257-156, Par. 27-A advising that Miss [
212]
be used as a witness for Mr. [
257] in a lawsuit unfairly
being brought against him.
4/36 GD's note: Miss [
212] gave me an antelope skin to have
a beret made out of. Miss Annie Cayce, a milliner, did it
for me.
10/29/70 GD's note: In the mid 40's, I believe it was, Mrs.
[
903] told me excitedly of Miss [
212] having met a man in
connection with her business whom she fell in love with and
married. He was a foreigner yet a naturalized American, as
the rdg. said he would be; they were well suited in every way
for an ideal marriage. He also was familiar with her
business of importing leathers, and the two of them were
carrying on the much expanded business after her parents'
death.
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