It is true that the influences may be in the nature of the
adverse or benevolent, but as to what the entity does about
them depends upon the entity itself; whether the application
is in the attitude of a constructive influence, to create
hope, understanding, peace, harmony, or otherwise. For the
entrance of an entity into a material experience or sojourn
is for the purpose of using such influences constructively.
As to whether the abilities and faculties are used in these
directions or for the satisfying or gratifying of those
things that are of a selfish nature, or of such natures as to
gratify the ego or the self-purpose, or to build up the
excuses for little hates or petty jealousies, or to allow
these to become those factors upon which the mental energies
are expended, depends upon how sincere the entity is as to
those ideals that are set in a spiritual and a constructive
manner.
In Mars there have been adverse as well as constructive
influences, in that angers, wrath, pettiness at times have
been a part of the entity's experience. These may be
accredited by the entity within self to that of
self-effacement or the like, yet are they in keeping with
that you would worship in your concept of your Maker?
Are they such that they are ever constructive in the very
ways and manners that your abilities have directed and do
direct you in aiding, assisting others in the choice of their
profession, or of their undertakings in the material way and
manners?
These have not always been so.
Then, indeed should the entity turn to that within the inner
self in the analyzing of the purposes and the desires of that
as would be accomplished in the experience of the
associations with others, to such an intent, to such a
purpose, to such a desire.
Know from what source they rise, and the author of same -
that the author is able to keep that you may commit unto same
in ANY experience, against EVERY influence that may arise in
your experience.
For the spirit is willing, but oft has the flesh been weak in
seeking for SELF fame and fortune.
Fame and fortune, then, are to be the RESULTS of the
application of abilities in a field or service or activity in
which constructive experiences and influences are brought
within the realm of activity of those with whom you may be
associated.
No matter in what field of activity the abilities are
directed, let them ever be constructive. Then you will find
in your activities that which will bring harmonious
experiences, and the conviction within self that your life,
your experience, your opportunities have been expended in a
constructive way and manner.
Thus you may indeed find life worth living, and the
activities thereof measuring up to the immutable laws; that
what you sow will be reaped in your experience; that what you
measure to your fellow man is the indication of your concept
of your Maker, your Creator.
For, according to the sincerity with which you seek,
according to the purpose with which you desire, you create
that influence and force that is given out, that is the
spirit and the POWER to your activity in your dealings with
your fellow man.
Then, as to the combined influences from the astrological
aspects - but irrespective of what may be done about same, we
find:
There are the abilities to be analytical. There are
abilities in those fields of activity in which aid may be
given to others for a constructive influence in their
experience.
The entity may engage in a field of service wherein it may
aid others in the choice of their activity; or the entity may
aid in any activity in which data of a detailed nature would
form the basis or background from which conclusions are to be
drawn in the study of human relationships.
As to the sojourns in the earth, we find these are very
varied - and yet FEW comparatively in number that influence
the entity in the present experience, and in the activities
of the present portion of this given experience.
Before this we find the entity was in the English land,
during those periods just forty-four or forty-eight years
B.C.
We find it was during the activities of that call the Roman
land, when the entity was among those who were chosen to seek
out the abilities or the effects of associations with the
sojourners of the land now known as England.
Or the entity was to seek as to what in a commercial way, or
in trade, or in activities, might be gained by the expending
of time and individual service and activity in that
particular land, or that phase of man's endeavor in the earth
during that particular period.
Favorable were the reports, owing to not only the minerals
but the other commercial values in the land; the chalks, the
mines, the activities in the many channels for not only the
conveniences but for the filling in of activities for the
Roman peoples at that period.
In the experience the entity was known as Edburt in the
English land, or the Britain land - as now called.
The influence from that sojourn we find in the present
pertaining to a judgement as to the abilities of soils, and
activities of the tillers of the soil; interests in mines;
interests in undertakings together from nature's or the
earth's storehouse valuables for the convenience and for the
progress of individuals' activities in their varied spheres.
And these may be applied in thy service in the present in
aiding individuals to choose, by their tendencies and
temperaments, the varied fields of service in which the
activities may be drawn for the greater mental and material
satisfaction, as to attitudes in their application and in
relationships to others.
Before that we find the entity was in the land now called the
Promised Land, during those periods when the last or the
third group of peoples returned from the activities in the
Persian or Indian land.
The entity was among those who came into the Holy City with
the activities of Nehemiah, when there were the gatherings
rather for the rebuilding of the walls and the making of the
covenant or the pacts or agreements with the peoples
roundabout. Also there were to be reports made to the king -
yes, kings - who had given the decree or who had allowed
these peoples to return for their own religious undertakings,
for their own activities as sought - who might supply
benefits in many ways to those peoples that had been long
served.
Hence we find the entity was not only closely associated and
affiliated with the activities of those who stood in the
position of the military leaders for defense (as would be
called today), but also with those who were in authority as
the builders in the land; as well as those in authority for
the translating of the writings or records of the prophets of
old, or those who had acted in the capacity of gathering
together the records of the promises for the future
generations - yes, the shortcomings and what might be
expected as the outcome when individuals applied themselves
in this or that direction, according to not only the
spiritual law but the mental and the moral relationships as
well!
For as Life is continuous, so are the faculties or abilities
of the body, the mind and soul. These must coordinate and
cooperate, if they will bring into any given experience of an
entity that which may be the best in his undertaking.
The name then was Shuphat.
As to the application of those influences in the present: We
will find the building trades, those as pertain to political
influences in the undertakings of nations, states, cities, of
an interest to the entity.
Also there are the abilities in the present to gather data
for those who act in the capacity of the leaders or
directors.
The entity has the ability to render service in any or all of
these fields in the present.
Before that we find the entity was in the land now known as
the Egyptian, when there had been the settlings of disputes
in the land, when there had been the gathering together of
those for the greater undertakings in the varied fields of
service.
It was when those in authority had gathered together and made
preparations for the entering into the experience of a NEW
undertaking.
The entity was among those who were chosen, because of the
preparations of those with whom the entity became associated,
to segregate those individuals into the fields chosen for
their service in the material manifestations. Some were
chosen to become strictly commercial, some were to adhere to
what in the present is known as science; some were to be
given to the arts; some to the studies as to the political
influence, religious influence, home building, state
building; and some were to prepare for services in others
lands.
Then the entity was among those who were put at the head of
the departments that were to choose these from the young and
old, as you would term. Their preparations were made for
same through the activities in the schools (you would call
them such), or the Temples of Sacrifice and the Temple
Beautiful as termed in those periods.
There the entity gave the greater service. There the entity
gained the more.
And from that sojourn the entity may find in the present
experiences a greater service for soul and mental development
in the present application of those same abilities; as well
as becoming the channel through which there may be the
greater peace and harmony expressed through self to others.
The name then was Aarth-elk.
As to the abilities of the entity in the present:
First, study to show thyself approved in all good conscience
to that thou hast set and dost set as thy ideal in the
spiritual, the mental, the material realms.
These, to be true, must coordinate and cooperate, not only in
thy own mind but in thy own purpose.
Know that the Mind is the Builder.
Then rightly divining the words of truth, keeping self
unspotted or unsullied from those things that would make
question marks in thy own conscience, SHOW FORTH THE LOVE TO
OTHERS - by the service rendered - that ye would be a channel
of blessings to others for thy Lord's namesake!
Ready for questions.
We are through for the present.
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BACKGROUND
4/14/38 Mr. [
261]'s letter: "Mr. [
1583]'s address is
% ... Library, N.Y.C. He expects to become associated with
the ... Foundation within the next month. His work there
will be making a survey of the histories of college
graduates, that is, comparing their records when they were in
college with what has happened to them in life since that
time. This connection might in time prove to be a valuable
one for the A.R.E."
REPORTS
5/12/38 Mr. [
261]'s letter: "I have not yet seen Mr. [
1583]
with regard to his reading. He did telephone me about it,
however, and seemed very much pleased. I hoped that before
now he would have had time to drop in at the office and
discuss it in further detail."
2/50 Routine mailing to him % ... Library was ret'd with the
notation: "Has been dead about 10 years."
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