That certain forces are accredited with having an influence
upon the activities of an individual, upon phases of man's
study, man's longing, man's vision, is true to the extent
that each entity allows same to become the ruling influence
as compared with the will, the purpose, the desire of the
entity as respecting Creative Forces in his experience.
Hence we find the astrological aspects becoming as the innate
forces that arise in the intuition of an entity. They become
applicable in the experience of this entity as a whole; in
that the interest of the entity in the spiritual things -
from a theological orthodox view, or of the the mysterious or
psychic - is conscientiously skeptical. But once convinced
of the worthiness of such in the experience of individuals,
the entity concedes the worth whileness in the experiences of
those who are inclined or persuaded, by their own sincerity,
to engage in the study or propagation or promotion of such.
We find that the urges from the activities in the earth,
as incarnations, are produced in or through the emotions
of the body; as - which were indicated more in the experience
of this entity in the developing periods - the love of those
things pertaining to or in which there were deeds of valor;
unusual experiences, and the desire to have a joke or to play
pranks upon others - but never in a manner that was of the
nature that would be harmful (purposely) or of hurt to
others.
Yet such urges were and are a part of the present
experience, becoming - in the mature years - the love of
travel; associations with things overseas, beyond national
boundaries.
And through such efforts may the entity aid many, bringing
about the fulfilling of its purposes, its innate desires,
and exercise its abilities in many directions as related
to its fellow man.
Then, in interpreting the astrological aspects in the
present, we find:
Coming under the sign of Pisces makes for the intense
interest in that the entity undertakes; but, as indicated,
ever skeptical of that which is mysterious - unless there is
the indication of sincerity and of a HELPFUL purposefulness
in connection with same.
Jupiter, Mercury, Mars all become a portion of this innate
urge also.
Jupiter is as a benevolent influence, in the making for
associations with masses, and with lands, countries, nations;
yet their dealings rather with the individuals who may be
using the connections for material advantage but of a nature
that is more than individual in its scope; affecting rather
masses and classes of activity.
Mercury - the high mental abilities; and without the
Mercurian reaction we might find adverse forces, as indicated
in the Pisces with Jupiter, bringing an adverse influence in
physical reactions within the body. But with the high mental
attainments these become rather as conditions to be met in
judgement of the effect of all influences upon the attributes
of the physical, mental and spiritual body as one.
Then, we find those abilities for constructive, creative
influences within activities and capacities of the entity
in its dealings with its fellow man.
Thus with the study, the meditating upon those influences
innate and those that become manifestations in the emotions
through the sojourns in the earth, we find there is then
the need that the entity - in its finding itself and its
abilities, and its relationships with the Creative Forces
- set ideals (as it does in its material relationships)
that are not materially attained but goals to be worked
toward; that there may be the more continuous harmony in
the experience of the entity.
For know that each soul as it manifests towards its fellow
man, in its dealings with same, manifests its REAL ideal
and its real relationship to Creative Forces or God; or
that which IS the purposefulness of its experience - to
know, to realize, to become aware that Life is continuous!
For it is as the breath of creation. For Life is in all
phases the manifestation of that which is called Divine,
Creative, or God in the experience of man.
As to the appearances in the earth, while we find these not
so great in number their very nature of activity has been
inducive or conducive to the emotions, and many of the
innate desires of the mental self in the present.
Before this we find the entity was in the land of the
present nativity - as Edward Yarmouth.
The entity was among those associated with Cabot, the
explorer, who made those journeys - for the native land
- into the new ways.
Thus we find the entity acting in the capacity of one who
became the judge of possibilities in the new environs, in
the new lands.
During that experience the entity brought much of hope
and aid into the minds and the hearts of those who were
discouraged through one phase or another of the experiences
of the associates and friends and peoples of the day; those
who sought escape from penal servitude, those who sought
relief from persecutions on account of religious activity
or activity of one character or another.
And because the entity applied the lessons that were set by
Him, "As ye do it unto the least of these, my brethren, ye
do it unto me," the entity gained through that experience.
Yet in the material things the entity was oft lacking; and
oft the entity endured hardships.
Hence in the present from that sojourn there is brought the
innate urge, through the very emotions, to make self secure;
and to bring to many peoples of many lands the acquaintance
with those things in the experience that may bring greater
conveniences, greater blessings in the activities in the
material things, and those that offer the comforts of the
period, or the relief for the disturbed minds.
The entity in such activities in the present, then, knowing
for what these are purposed, may bring into the experience
greater satisfaction; not only through material gains for
self but in the knowledge that hope and understanding are
being brought to the many.
Never, then, let the activities be for a gratifying alone
of self's desires, nor for self-indulgences, but rather
that the greater mass of thy fellow men may know the love
of hope, of faith, of understanding in their experience also.
Before that we find the entity was in the Roman land during
those days when there was the building up of that people;
during the early Caesars, even when changes were made.
The entity was among those who were of the group that first,
from those particular lands, came into the isles known as
the British Isles.
In the name then Berger-soll (two words, or hyphenated), the
entity became rather discouraged; for the entity attempted
to make permanent abodes for its people, its companions, and
those warlike people - who lacked cooperative forces owing to
the many tongues, the many characters of people who overran
the land during the entity's experience there.
The latter portions of the entity's sojourn there were spent
rather in solitude, banishments; and fears that there might
come into the experience the helplessness of the physical
self, or one dependent upon another for the material things
as well as the understanding of relationships or activities.
These fears still lie dormant and innate, and find expression
at times in the present experience of the entity.
Yet we find the experiences of that sojourn - though most of
it was spent in solitude and great disturbance - may be made
to become as a stepping-stone in the present; in adding to
that purposefulness of bringing awareness and awakenings into
the experiences of others as to Creative Forces in THEIR OWN
lives, and the relationships of others as well as self to
same.
Before that we find the entity was in the land now known as
the Arabian or Persian, during those periods when the "city
in the hills and the plains" was the most flourishing, the
most active in its influence among the peoples of the east
and the west.
The entity then was among the first of those who made
regular journeys, caravan journeys, through this "city" in
going from the Indian or now Mongoloid and Indian lands to
Egypt. Or the entity was among the first who became aware
of the activities of the teacher in that "city in the hills
and the plains." For it was the entity's servant who was
among those first healed by the teacher Uhjltd in that
experience.
And it was through this that the entity became aware of those
activities, as well as many people, because of the spreading
of Uhjltd's activity in that experience.
The entity then was known as among the greater of what ye
would call in the present the sheiks, or the heads of the
groups who - through the only means of transportation and
exchange - made the regular journeys through these varied
lands.
Thus by the efforts of the entity, as Gombudo, many were
aided to become acquainted with the physical and material
gains to be had by coming under the influence of the teacher
Uhjltd in that experience.
In the present we find the like of travel, the like of seeing
new things; the good listener; the abilities to be in those
positions to enjoy a good story or the like - all arise from
those experiences.
And oft it is said of the entity that too easily does the
entity at times listen to the hard luck story, and yet
called by many coldblooded.
Yet from that sojourn we find in the present that desire of
the entity to pass to others that he himself finds to be
good.
Before that we find the entity was in the land now known
as the Egyptian, during those periods when there was the
re-uniting as it were of the efforts of the Priest, the
King, and those peoples from the Atlantean land; to become
a commercial as well as a religious influence - as you would
term today - in the affairs of the world, or that known of
same.
Hence the entity was an aid to the King in the preparations
for the associations with other lands as to the needs and
comforts, as well as friendships between those of other
lands.
The entity was then among the Natives, raised to power by
those activities of the King.
Though the entity made for the greater advancement in the
commercial activities, there were not the hindrances made
to any of those who presented the religious or the spiritual
faiths; yet the entity joined not so much in their
propagation.
Hence we may say the entity gained and lost. For the
advantages of the satisfaction that rests in the soul of
each entity, ever, of the peace, of the knowledge, of the
understanding that Life is One, can bring the joy of service
in a manner in which it may NOT be given for material,
commercial or only blind faith!
The entity then was in the name Shem-Daar.
As to the abilities of the entity in the present, and that
to which it may attain, and how:
The application of self, as has been seen through the
experiences or sojourns, has fitted the entity for its
dealings with many characters, many lands; and the joining
of influences for creative activity in their experience.
Thus in such a service may the entity not only satisfy
(or gratify, in a constructive manner) the longings within
the self but bring to others, as well as to self, the
constructive forces, creative energies and activities
in the experiences of peoples of the many lands.
Know in what you believe, mentally, spiritually, physically.
Loosen the bands and bonds of ignorance EVERYWHERE you may!
For in its stead a workable knowledge of the relationships
of Creative Forces or God in the experience and hearts of
men will make for the opportunities of bringing into the
experience of self the greater joy, harmony and peace.
And in the knowledge of what you believe, know WHO is the
author! For "What ye sow, ye reap" is the unchangeable,
the irrefutable law; and you are constantly meeting yourself!
For with what measure you mete it is measured to you again.
If you would have friends, then be FRIENDLY! If you would
know God, then BE MERCIFUL unto others! and through the
very activity you become aware of that within self answering
the longing for that home with the Creative Forces AS your
directing influence!
Ready for questions.
We are through with this Reading.
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BACKGROUND
He previously secured two Physical Readings.
REPORTS
4/27/38 Mr. [
1568] and wife left for a European trip.
10/29/38 Mr. [
257]'s letter: "Today I spent three hours
with Mr. [
1568] and HLC... He is going to be a wonderful
friend of yours, mentally, spiritually and financially.
He has it and gives it up. His reading was perfect. I
read it word for word with him today."
10/30/38 HLC's ltr. to EC: "...Read Mr. [
1568]'s reading
with him - life - It is really another remarkable check
up. I'll get him to write some of it up as it would be
more definite than me trying to remember anyway. Just
one or 2 notes on it; it mentions interest in adventure
stories; action exploration, etc. He has one of the finest
collections of pirate and adventure stories in the country,
especially discovery stories. Special reference too -
regarding his experience at early period of Romans in
England. He has made a close study of that period - has
all available books on it and is strongly impressed with
anything of that time. As I phoned you he wants a life
reading for Mrs. [...] and check physical for himself."
11/02/38 EC's ltr. to [
257]: "[
1568] seems a nice man
- have certainly enjoyed the correspondence with some
of his family [Mother, Mrs. [
1642], sisters Mrs. [
1632]
and [
1651].] - though have met none of them - very lovely
people..."
11/04/38 Mr. [
1568] obtained his third Physical Reading -
See
1568-4.
11/14/38 He obtained a Life Reading for his wife - See
1582-2.
11/17/38 He sent $125 to sponsor readings for those unable
to pay.
11/23/38 See
257-202, Par. 34-A in re Mr. [
257]'s approach
to Mr. [
1568] and others to get funds for EC and the work.
12/17/38 EC's letter to Miss [
1655] indicates he met
Mr. [
1568] for the first time and had dinner with him
and his wife at Mrs. [
1602]'s apartment.
1/01/39 Mr. [
1568] referred Lt. [
1776] for a Life Reading.
8/26/40 He referred Mrs. [
2331] and Mr. [
2327] for
Life Readings.
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