Those influences from Neptune bring those interests in the
mysteries, and mysterious sides of individuals' experiences;
as well as those tendencies for the body to pass through
those periods of wonderment, when the entity has tended to
keep many things and ponder them within self, when there
have been those periods of questioning as to whether greater
abilities are being exercised, or when disappointments have
come in the experience of the body in its relationships to
material things and with individuals. These tendencies have
been builded, rather than being what would be termed purely
astrological, for the entity, the body, to become more and
more retiring in manner and mien; rather the tendency to
listen than to give expression to the thoughts, the ideas
that arise within the self, yet still do the innate abilities
manifest in the pondering, in the musing, in the turning
over within the mental forces of self those things that have
been gained by mental, material and spiritual influences and
experiences; hence, with the incoming of the opportunities
through those greater influences that will be exercised
upon individuals other than self, as well as self, with the
advent, as it were, of Jupiter's greater influence in the
next three years, there should come the greater contentment,
and the opportunities for self-expression that will bring for
the entity those periods of development mentally, physically,
spiritually, soul-finding, soul-growth. These influences
also in Neptune make for those tendencies of the spiritual
inclinations ever innate in the entity's activities,
physically and mentally; while those conditions that have
appeared and do appear from influence in Mars, in its
correlation with those influences in the experience in the
present, make for those tendencies of fear as directed by
circumstance. These bring that necessity of the entity's
exercising greater activity towards that which is and may be
builded as the entity's standard, or ideal, and the adhering
closer to those principles that find expression in following
closer in the pathway of Him that may aid, and that may
stand oft instead of self in relationships to individuals,
circumstances, conditions, mental conditions and material;
for these then will enable the entity through this period to
find the greater development in self.
As to the personalities that may be indicated by that which
has been given, these make for a pleasing temperament, yet
one hidden oft from many even close associates as to the
real feelings of the entity respecting relationships;
making for abilities in many directions; a BUILDER of
those relationships in whatever directions may be chosen by
the entity, in binding friendships or in losing self from
relationships that become obnoxious either in mental or
material conditions; yet ever do the abilities for control
remain in the entity's OWN self, if there will be but the
expression or manifestations of the abilities that are
innate, and that may find expression in action of the entity.
Then, as to the appearances and the effect these have upon
the present experience of the entity:
In the one before this we find the entity in this present
land, and in the sojourn near to those environs into which
the entity entered for this appearance. The entity was among
those people in the capitol of the land, then, that defended
in those periods of building up a condition which prevented
the entering in of others of different faiths, as well as
others of different stations in life. Then the entity was in
the name Marian, and gained and lost through the experience;
gained through the sincerity that was manifest in those
periods both of oppression and of activity that brought many
satisfying conditions in the mental and material activities
of the entity, losing only when those grudges, or those
inabilities to adjust self to the varying conditions that
arose with the putting of powers over the peoples about
the entity, that made for those jealousies, those selfish
activities that brought detrimental activities; hence in
the present the entity has found self oft in the position
of having, or called upon to forget many of those conditions
that were as forgetfulnesses in the activities of those that
should, as the entity has felt oft, have NOT forgotten. In
the activities respecting these conditions much has been
gained by self in meeting these experiences for the present,
by the closer adherence to the innate expressions of
spiritual activities in the life or experience of the entity.
In the one before this we find in that land or period when
the Master walked in the earth, and especially about those
lands when many peoples of many lands gathered at the feast
when the way, the road to Jerusalem, was trod by Him. The
entity then was among those who journeyed hither from the
lower portion of the same land, then in the name Matildhen;
being among those that came under the influence of those
peoples and the experience of meeting Him in the way. In
this experience the entity gained throughout; for being then
of the household of those that sought to know more of the
lessons given by the forerunner [John the Baptist?], the
entity was among those that aided in bringing the attention
of more and more individuals to these lessons that were being
given. After the experience on the road, the entity then
gave self in the greater service for bringing others to the
knowledge and understanding of the teachings of this man of
Galilee, throughout the experience in that particular portion
of the sphere; being among those then that gathered with the
peoples on that day when the sun was darkened and the cry
went out to the world, "My Lord, my God, why hast thou
forsaken me?" The entity gave much in self and self's
activities throughout this experience; hence the closer that
the entity in ANY activity or experience draws nearer to
those tenets, those truths as gained through this experience,
the more will there be brought peace, harmony, joy,
contentment that satisfies the inner man; the farther the
entity leads from that experience the less does there come
joy, harmony, peace or understanding.
In the one before this we find in that land now known as
the Egyptian, during those periods when there were the
readjustments of conditions with the return of the priest to
the land. The entity was then among those who returned with
this group, and became one of the emissaries, one of the
peoples to give out and bring in those that there might
be a greater understanding and experience in the lives of
individuals.
As to the abilities in the present, then, and that to which
the entity may attain, and how:
As has been indicated, there are to be yet the greater
opportunities in the present experience for manifestations
of that which has been subjugated often in self. How may
this find expression? As seen from the varied experiences,
and the meeting of these under the different and varied
environments, the entity is a natural innate leader. Little
by little, then, may the entity add to self those attributes
that will open for self, and those whom the entity contacts,
those abilities for the knowledge that brings understanding,
and with understanding of the spiritual laws and influences
in the life will come those judgments and understandings that
make for the influences in the mental and in the material
life that give greater contentment in the experience in the
present plane. Then, add to that in hand by the closer walk
with Him, and it will be given thee from day to day the way
thou shalt go.
Ready for questions.
(Q) What particular thing am I best fitted to do?
(A) To be a teacher by precept and example to those that
would seek to know His way, as they go up to the holy city,
or as they seek His face.
(Q) My husband is contemplating giving up his job and going
to Washington, D.C. Would it be wise to do so? Please
advise me.
(A) As is felt innately in self, through those manners
or ways that have been indicated, this would be unwise
in the present; until there are changes in conditions or
circumstances, both for self and for those that would be
influenced by such a change in the present.
(Q) Where may I look for a better job?
(A) As indicated by that first given, by the middle of the
present month we find there shall be many changes imminent in
the experience of the entity mentally; and the mental being
the builder, naturally there will gradually come about those
influences that will offer greater opportunities. Do not be
too hasty in the present, but rather let these grow as those
things that are the outcome of an experiencing of self in His
hands, His ways, His directions.
(Q) I have cares and obligations. How can these be best
met?
(A) These are met step by step, as the spiritual life would
direct self. Know that the cares and the obligations are
those that make for the balancing of self, and know that
these will be cared for in the way and manner as He sees,
would self entrust self's activities in His ways and manners.
(Q) Would it be best for us to move from our present home to
... Avenue, Norfolk?
(A) Be well to change.
(Q) What life work should I encourage my son, [...], to
pursue?
(A) These would best be obtained through those relationships
of that entity in his experiences in the earth. As we find,
in those fields that deal with mechanical appliances.
(Q) Will there be favorable action concerning my husband's
claim now pending with U.S. Veterans' Bureau, and if so how
soon?
(A) By the early portion of January. December activity -
January see change.
(Q) Would it be advisable for us to allow anyone to build on
our vacant lot on ... Ave., ... at the present time?
(A) A little bit later would be better, beginning - we would
give - after there has come to self some of those experiences
from the changes that must come in the mental aptitudes of
self, as relating to giving expression of the abilities in
the material, the financial conditions about self. This, we
would see, should be by December or January.
(Q) Would it be wise for me to allow my adopted daughter,
[...], to stop school and go to work?
(A) Under the conditions, the circumstances, that surround
those things influencing the body [...] we would give that it
would be better; that she go to work, yes.
(Q) To what color or combination of colors do I vibrate?
(A) Russet browns and the lighter blues.
(Q) Any further spiritual advice?
(A) Keep in the way thou knowest, adding day by day that
thou gainest in the closer walk with Him; for the way is
open to thee - enter in.
We are through.
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REPORTS
12/18/32 See
262-34, Par. 8-A interpreting Mrs. [
1929]'s
dream regarding A.R.E. Study Group Work. She was the first
member of A.R.E. Group #2 - she and Esther Wynne met weekly,
just the two of them, for months before others were added to
the group.
8/29/33 See
397-1, Par. 15-A, Group #2 reading, giving a
personal message to Mrs. [
1929].
6/03/35 GD's letter to Mrs. [
1929]:
Norfolk, Va.
"We haven't seen nor heard from you in so long that I'm
wondering just where to begin, or just what question to
ask first.
"I'm hoping that things have been on the improve with you,
and that you are at peace within yourself. We would like
very much to have you attend some of the Group meetings;
Miss Wynne needs your services badly. She has been overdoing
herself with so much on hand to do, and it would be wonderful
if you could become active in the work again and help her
out. For you were our very first Group Member, and we feel
that we should be able to call on you to help us. And then,
too, usually when we help others we are helping ourselves
most too.
"So, I hope you will let us hear from you. Please get in
touch with Miss Wynne and try to attend regularly one of the
Groups so as to help her with the teaching. I remember your
Life reading said you were fitted to do that, so I don't
hesitate to ask you.
"With love and best wishes, hoping to see you at some of the
meetings soon..."
5/11/36 GD's letter to Mrs. [
1929]:
Mrs. [
1929]
Attn. Miss Esther Wynne
2709 Lafayette Blvd.,
Norfolk, Va.
Dear Mrs. [
1929]
"We are so sorry to hear about your son [
1172] being so ill,
Miss Wynne phoned us this morning requesting an emergency
reading for him. The first appointment that we can change,
in order to get this in, is Wednesday morning. Please sign
the enclosed Sponsored Reading Slip, by yourself as the
member, and fill out in your son's name; letting Miss Wynne
give it to me tomorrow night when we come in to the group
meeting. Also submit any special questions you wish to have
asked in the reading concerning his condition. I trust that
we may be of help. I believe it will be much better if you -
and those most concerned, can remain quiet, in prayerful
seeking that we may be the means of suggesting that which may
bring help. The reading will take place between 10:30 and
11:30 o'clock on Wednesday morning.
"Trusting this is satisfactory, that we may have your
verification through Miss Wynne tomorrow night, and
with love from all..."
Sincerely, [signed] Gladys Davis, Sect'y
Association for Research & Enlightenment
Enclosure: Sponsored Reading Slip, to be filled out and
returned with questions, verifying the reading for Wednesday
morning.
P.S. Please state on the blank the exact address at which
your son will be during the hour set.
7/24/40 [
1929]'s reply to Questionnaire:
1. In your opinion did the analysis of the reading cover the
condition? "Yes."
2. Give symptoms of condition described correctly? "This
was a Life reading and was obtained because of discouragement
and a desire to really know what my life work was."
3. Have the suggestions given in the reading been followed
exactly as outlined? "As nearly as possible."
4. For how long? "As long as my inner self felt desirable."
5. Describe the extent to which improvements have resulted.
"A real finding of self and a knowledge that the spirit
within is greater than anything in the world."
11/17/48 Reported to Helen Godfrey and pledged $25.00 to
E.C.F.: "I'd give a thousand dollars if I had it." She said
she told her son recently that she knew he wouldn't be
satisfied in his work until he got around to doing what his
reading told him to do. See 1929-1, Par. 10-A.
GD's note: Both she and her son were now in the florist
business. She had started it by raising and selling
plants and flowers from her home garden.
1/01/49 HLC's letter to Mrs. [
1929]:
"Your gift to the Norfolk phase of the campaign has been
a consolation and a vote of confidence for us who felt so
sure for so long that we had a great deal to give away. You
have become part of an enormous movement which will be felt
throughout the country and perhaps the world in our own time
and for generations to come.
"The payment of pledges has already begun and the money
is being used to push the indexing-microfilming project as
quickly as is consistent with good management and accuracy.
"If you have elected to make annual payments on your pledge,
please feel free to use the monthly payment schedule if it
suits your convenience. We use the money on a monthly basis
and such a method of payment would fit very neatly into our
schedule of expenditure.
"The entire staff at the Beach hopes that the new year will
bring you a full measure of well-being and happiness..."
6/20/49 Note to HLC enclosing $25.00 check: "Good luck and
success to your convention."
4/27/63 GD's note: She died today, after a long, busy,
Christian life of service.
6/77 GD's note: Grandson of Mrs. [
1929], also son of Mr.
[
1172], requested and was subsequently sent a copy of their
readings.
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