(Q) How may I improve my memory?
(A) As memory is a portion of the INNER self, as well as
the observing of the outer self, then we will find that
periods when there is as we find the greater strain or
greater attempt to recall or to make for memory it works a
hardship on the physical forces without accomplishing a very
great deal.
Of course, memory tests, remembering names, remembering
numbers, the activities of this sort are in many instances
very good. In this body or for this body, as we find, these
are not a great success, but we would find that better
coordination in such may be had if the body will perfectly
relax just after the periods when the exercises of the body
are taken; closing the ears, closing the eyes, closing the
MIND - as it were, in a manner - to all outside forces.
Whether this is before or after the exercises, we find that
the reactions from the exercises will make for better
coordination.
Hence as has been indicated from the statement given,
coordinating of the physical body with the mental body
creates that which is commonly known as memory. An
assistance to this will be found in the use of the
Radio-Active Appliance, which is well for everyone and
especially good with this body; used with the periods when
there is the subjugation of the physical consciousness of the
sensory forces of the body. For these vibrations, that are
created not from outside but that are coordinated through the
vibratory reactions of the metallic forces and the cold and
heat through the body, by the radial activity of those
influences, will assist in making for that better
cooperative, coordinative ability between the mental and
physical forces of the body. And will be found to be very
beneficial at times, especially when the body is physically
or mentally tired. For these will bring rest and
recuperative forces from the very vitality of the bodily
force. These manners, then, as it may appear, are opposite
to many of those routines in preparing the body for a memory
or for improvement of the memory. But if we will allow a
perfect physical body to coordinate with the activities of
the influences about it, it CREATES a memory. Then there IS
a memory within that is of the soul forces, which is the real
essence of mind. For mind is a portion of the soul-force of
each body, and allowing this to become more and more
controlled by the subjugation of the physical consciousness
allows this greater influence to become more active. Hence
we will find if these are adhered to by the body, while it
thinks very well but constructive thoughts, abilities for
creative thinking will arise with the memory forces, if these
are adhered to.
(Q) Am I working too hard for my best physical welfare?
(A) Few people have ever injured themselves by work. Many
have by worry as combined with work. But take the periods of
rest and recuperate properly. Do not overtax the
body-physical and then make for, by those periods of
relaxation, the acting in the manner - as it were - of
burning the candle at both ends. Do not do those things
physically or mentally that would make for, from the using up
of physical energies, greater destructive conditions in the
mental and soul forces. And we will find, as has been
indicated, a greater physical ability - and work won't hurt
anyone.
(Q) Where should I go on my vacation in September?
(A) This should be a choice by self, and in the meantime if
there is the use of these periods of relaxation, let that be
the guide. For this WILL create forces and influences that -
well, that haven't been even suspected by the body to be able
to think about!
(Q) Is there any liquid I could drink, or something else I
could do besides eat potato peelings, to restore the color to
and prevent gray hair?
(A) Any of those that are of the nature that carry these
same elements. Not too great a quantity as a drink of
Coca-Cola (this may be overdone), though occasionally it
would be well. And Root Beer is even better than Coca-Cola,
though drink same occasionally - for it is helpful, provided
there is the proper balance in the kidney activity to be
sure; also it would be helpful if Red Wine were taken at the
proper time as a FOOD - not as a drink. Red Wine in the late
afternoon with brown or black bread. Any of these will help.
(Q) Regarding mental and material: Do you consider the
Arlington Hotel, Ocean Ave., between 14th & 13th Sts.,
Va. Beach, a good investment for quick turnover?
(A) If it may be purchased for less than forty, yes.
(Q) At what price could I buy it?
(A) As indicated, if it's less than forty thousand dollars
be a good investment.
(Q) Is it too big a proposition for me to handle at
this time?
(A) This may be handled in association with others.
(Q) How long should I hold it?
(A) Eighteen months to two years.
(Q) Are there any other real estate opportunities I should
look into?
(A) Be advised about those things that are being presented
from time to time where there are not wholly the foreclosures
but the necessities of the changing of hands for the
protection of interests, and those that have lost and are
losing their hold and interest in such developments.
(Q) What are the business possibilities in and near
Va. Beach?
(A) These eventually will be almost unlimited. For
eventually there must be not only a waterway to a portion
of Virginia Beach - with the recreational facilities -
eventually it will be a place for preservation of many of
the conveniences as well as possibilities through those
activities. This, of course, will be at the period when
there will be the greater boom, that of course like most
booms will eventually find its level and then its decline.
But any of the preparations between now and then, which will
begin by thirty-nine ('39), we will find great possibilities
in any real estate that comes within that direction, see?
(Q) May I have some information concerning the future of
Va. Beach?
(A) This has just been indicated. It must ever remain more
or less a recreational center, more than a commercial center.
But as there will be those developments in waterways, and
then naturally with these will come crafts of various kinds,
pleasure crafts as well as those of the nearer to commercial
but of a pleasure craft nature. All of these sorts of things
will open for the vicinity its greater possibilities, by or
through those that will make the surrounding territory as a
part time residence. This then will make for the increasing
of large estates and those that have made and do make
investments in those directions for these very things. One
of the best properties is that known as the Doctor place on
Linkhorn Bay - Brooks. [Dr. T. Lea Brooks, Sr.?]
(Q) How much longer should I hold my lots on 54th St.?
(A) As we find during this month there will come the
opportunity for a good profit.
(Q) During July or August?
(A) During August when the sales are being inaugurated.
(Q) At what price should I sell them?
(A) Well, this is how much profit do you want? Then that's
how much price you'll ask and sell for!
(Q) Would it be wise for me to try to move my family to
Va. Beach?
(A) There's many things to be considered, as has been given.
But this would be a very good advice, very good counsel and
very good sense. If there would be a portion of the
properties purchased that would allow the activities of the
father or the family and the relationships still to be that
of the farming, or of the nature of attending or looking
after those things, then it would be very well.
(Q) What can I do in regard to a place for them there, the
whole family?
(A) As just indicated.
(Q) Should I make any effort for promotion in my line of
work, or should I just stick with the job I have and wait
for developments?
(A) This has been indicated for the body heretofore.
Prepare self along the way, but stick to the job as it is.
For as the entity knows itself, it wouldn't be desired by the
body to be in the position and to have the job and then seek
to go somewhere else and then find the job it had left was
the better, would it? in a few years time? Make same all
coordinant, see?
(Q) When the change in my position comes about, HOW will
it come about?
(A) Be an offer through those in the position for the
advancement in the field of activity, and dependent - as has
been indicated heretofore - upon the manner in which the
preparations of self have been, as to which field of activity
it has been launched the greater in.
(Q) Are there any possibilities in the political field
for me?
(A) This would come later. Don't mix into the kind that
are abroad in the present.
(Q) What party should I follow?
(A) Don't follow those that are in power right now!
(Q) Please clarify the information given regarding my
matrimonial possibilities. [See
416-8, Par. 24-A--26-A
on
3/21/36.]
(A) These as we have given are indicated from the
astrological sojourns and from the correlating of
relationships through the material or through the earthly
activities.
As to what an individual or an entity does about these
depends upon the application of will in either or any
direction. These as possibilities, these as relations, have
been indicated for the body. Owing to circumstances and
conditions that have surrounded the body, much has been
delayed on the part of the body in these activities.
Then when the body, physically, mentally, sets its mind to
seeking a mate, it won't be long in finding it! [See
416-11,
Par. 14-A;
416-14, Par. 25-A, 26-A.]
We are through for the present.
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BACKGROUND
See
416-8 on
3/21/36.
REPORTS
10/30/36 See
416-10.
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