The vision seen is that in the mental realm, and is
emblematical of conditions over which, through which the
mental body has drawn parallels or comparisons at times.
[Copy of dream, not read: I was seated, with the Trustees of
the Ass'n, at a long table in a big hall. The table was on
an elevated place, half of it being under the balcony and
half out in the circular opening. Big posts supported the
balcony all around the room, except at the opening where the
table sat. We were all dressed in robes; mine being
different, and I had a crown on my head and sat in a higher
backed chair than the others.
See drawing below:
Mrs. Danzig Vacant Mr. Levy Myself Bill Cravis Mr. Jones
(Papers in front of each one)
L. B. Cayce (Heavy table) Hugh Lynn Cayce (standing)
Unknown Vacant Florence Gertrude Miss Wynne Mr. Zentgraf
We knew that two people weren't present, Mr. Scattergood
being one of them and I don't remember the other one.
We were discussing as to how the organization should be
carried on. Mr. Jones asked why Miss Gladys or Mildred
wasn't acting as secretary. Someone said Mildred was
secretary of the Ass'n, and Miss Gladys was my secretary.
Somebody else said they both ought to be there. The unknown
man offered to write the minutes of the meeting in shorthand.
Then a great big lion, almost golden in color, came from
between two of the big posts into the middle of the floor,
and I knew immediately it was Miss Gladys. She walked around
the room.
Then a much smaller dark lion came out from the other side,
and I knew it was Mildred.
The two lions started snarling and snapping at each other,
and I could see them throw out their paws at one another.
Miss Gladys backed back until she got behind Gertrude's
chair, and as she backed again she turned over the chair
and her paw went across the back of Gertrude's neck and
cut her throat. Somebody screamed. Until then nobody had
said anything. I got up and came around, and asked what
it all meant. Then the lions had quieted down and were
licking each other's torn places.
Mr. Scattergood came in and said he was sorry he missed the
scrap, but he hoped everything was alright now. Then
somebody said it couldn't be, since the lion had cut off
Gertrude's head and it was lying there - all bloody, and a
beautiful rug was covered with blood.
I woke up.]
Then: The hall and its surroundings is as the world and its
varied affinities, in connections with the people in the
world.
The table, the meeting, the papers, and those things
pertaining to same represent those portions of the group that
are interested in the activities of the group as a group and
as individuals; those not present representing those that
come outside of the ken as the basic influence of their
interests in the activity of such a Work.
Those present, then, present the varied fields of endeavor;
yet, as seen, there is little or no activity in any direction
save by the individual standing, the rest being passive in
their relation to the activities.
In the speaking of the one is rather one that has questioned,
does question, as to those activities by individuals spoken
of, and as of other connections and associations with same.
The lion is as the strength, as is indicated, as to the
strength in which the activities must be, will be, or are
shown, in keeping the relations one to another, as
individuals, as associates, as members of an organization for
a definite or specific work or activity.
The conditions which arose between the two, then, represents
that which oft becomes a hindrance to each in their
respective field of activity.
Hence the drawing of blood brings destructive or life-giving
forces in the activities; not that because of a death
ensuing, for this - as seen - only brought the life blood and
not death, in the vision; for the arraying of powers, forces,
against each brought an antagonistic or destructive influence
- or an opening, as it did - to those that have the place, in
the active forces, of interesting all in that which may be
accomplished in the Work or group activity.
The settling of the differences, by the affection shown in
strength of each as presented, is rather the way, the manner
in which each should conduct themselves respecting their
activities throughout; whether as to individuals, as to
groups or as to masses of individuals.
The entrance of that figure into the active forces of the
group represents a definite activity in a group, or
organization of any nature. Through such there may be
brought much. As given the body, the judgement of the world
will be ever in accord with how great an activity individuals
show in their Christian or church relationships.
But, let each activity in every direction - whether
individual, or what - be consistent; for consistency is
a gem!
Each, then, have their place; each have that position that
may not be filled - at the present time - by another. Fail
not, then, in the trust that has been put in the hands of
each, by arousing differences among selves rather than
arousing each officer, each soul - as represented by the
group, and the stranger.
Do that.
(Q) Just what should be our attitude, and how should our
efforts be directed, in order to bring about the ideal
situation for the work in every way?
(A) Let that mind be in each, that "I have my work to do,"
and do not be intolerant to the other in their own activity;
for, if one cannot show the Christ love to a fellow
associate, how may one present it to a waiting world?
Be kind, affectionate, one to another; knowing that each has
been called. Let thy going in and coming out (this means in
meditation, in prayer, in thought, in association as
individuals, as close relations, as in the public, as in
every way) ever present that ideal of preferring one another,
ever bearing in mind, "Thy will, O Lord, be done in me!"
Be patient, be kind, be gentle.
Seek ever to know His ways, and He will guide aright.
Ask and ye shall receive. Present the cause that is worth
while to the best of thine ability and judgement, and do not
find fault with the other fellow.
Leave the results in His hands.
We are through.
BACKGROUND
6/23/33 He obtained dream interpretation rdg.
294-159.
REPORTS
7/12/33 When EC awoke from Life Rdg.
373-2, he said he had
again had the experience of going to the hall of records, to
the old man with the books. [See 1/33 description of
repeated dream during the Life Rdgs. since early 20's
[1920's], recorded under
294-19 Reports.] [
8/30/33 See dream
under
254-68, Par. 6-A in re gift dulled by business rdgs.]
9/07/33 See
254-68, Par. 4-A explaining the significance of
the above
7/12/33 experience of feeling himself to be a
bubble travelling through water to arrive at the place where
he always got the information.
9/11/33 On losing consciousness at beginning of rdg.
405-1,
EC [he told us later] saw a light on the wall as from a
mirror reflection, which merged into a point and disappeared
into his head.
9/19/33 EC obtained dream interpretation rdg.
294-161.
See subsequent dreams not interpreted listed in date sequence
under
294-161 Reports.
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