These, to be sure, are as yet very slow, and may be
considered by some as very slight; but if that attitude is
still held by those about the body that there is no
improvement, that there is no change, that he still remains
stubborn, that he still remains in the inactive forces that
have existed, he'll remain that way - to himself, and most to
others; for, as we have given, the developments are the
impulses that are created in the flow of the white and gray
matter that makes up for a coordination in the brain centers
themselves, as related to those impulses as receive their
reactions through that known as the senses of the body.
Hence suggestion, surroundings, environs, must of necessity
play as important a part in what is done with the
improvements or the stopping of deterioration in the white
matter of the brain impulse; and the recuperation depends,
then, upon those suggestions, those activities that are kept
in the replenishing, rebuilding, in and through the body.
As to how the associates are to accomplish same, it requires
patience, persistence and persistence, and prayer, and
understanding; and if these are not being accomplished they
are untrue first to selves and to the duty and obligation
that is about those who would direct the changes that are
being made in the applications of those things that HAVE
started in the bringing about of the reactions in the body.
Then, in making the applications for the conditions in
system, where the electrical forces are adding to the
motivative forces of the body, these should be kept as near
intact with that which has been given as possible. To be
sure, fear of what will be the result is the basic principle
that prevents the body from being docile; but, if the body
were DOCILE - then you'd know he was already an ass and would
never be much else!
But the conditions to be met are in that of patience,
persistence, and reasoning with the body for the better
improvement of its own abilities to meet the needs of the
varied conditions that arise in the activities of the body
itself. Not because "Your mammy wants it," not because
"You've got to do it," but because "This will make for the
better reactions in YOURSELF!" For, there are periods when
the reactions are near normal.
The periods then of what may be termed rationality, in
reasoning, are longer; they may not be but a moment longer,
but to this experience that may mean many years of sane
rationalism, if those moments are taken advantage of.
Ready for questions.
(Q) What approach can Lu make to get [
271] to take the
battery -
(A) This has just been given, as to how the approach is to
be made; with patience, with persistence. Rather than losing
patience and saying harsh words, walk away! Then, when self
has gained control of self, just reason - reason - and
reason.
(Q) When he absolutely refuses to have the battery, is it
best to wait until the next night?
(A) Best to wait if it's a hundred years; WAIT until you
have succeeded in conquering SELF, and you will then be able
to conquer the body and the mind! If it's a day, or a night,
or a week, or a month, a year, conquer SELF!
(Q) Is there any way this fear in the body can be removed?
(A) By the patience, persistence of suggestion to the body.
Is there any way that to the mind of a child that has been
burned, it can be taught there is a way to handle fire? This
is GRADUALLY builded by the overcoming of fear, through the
suggestions - patiently, persistently; patiently,
persistently; PRAYERFULLY.
(Q) Can you suggest anything that will keep him busy and
contented?
(A) The varied activities in which the body may be engaged.
As we have given, it requires a classification of various
activities. A portion of time should be set for each thing,
as a budget would be made up. So many hours of rest, so many
hours of physical activity, so many hours of recuperation in
varied activities, so many hours for this, that and the other
- and keep persisting in these until they are a matter of
routine, which makes for the power of suggestion to be active
in the replenishing and rebuilding mental force of a body;
and it doesn't necessarily become a machine, for the
reactions will be in the mental balance that is created.
That is all the questions regarding this body.
We are through with this reading.
Two copies to Lu Hesson (one to be mailed to [271]'s mother)
Copy to file
BACKGROUND
See
271-6 on
5/15/33 giving further advice for treating
dementia praecox.
REPORTS
6/12/33 Ck. Physical
271-8 was obtained.
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