In giving an interpretation of the records as we find them,
- it would be well for the entity to remember, as it analyzes
self from that as may be indicated here as to the urges, the
abilities, the faults, the failures, as well as the virtues
that we find as a part of the experience: This information
is given with the desire and purpose that it be a helpful
influence. Thus, - as the entity should make its policies,
- minimize the faults of others, magnify the virtues of all.
This the entity is not prone to do. For, oft, whether it is
a virtue or a fault, the entity magnifies same.
Remember, then:
Each entity, each soul, enters a material experience for a
purpose. That there is the consciousness, the awareness of
self being self, should remind the entity that there is a
relationship with the Creative Forces that man terms God.
Then, it is not by chance that the entity or soul entered
at this time, but because there are not only opportunities
but duties and obligations. The purpose is not for
self-indulgence or self-aggrandizement, but that the glory
of God may be made manifest through the purposeful efforts
of the entity.
For, the abilities in a material manner far surpass the
faults in many ways with this entity. Yet these very facts
may become stumblingstones rather than stepping-stones,
unless the ideal to which the entity gives credence is
adhered to - and the entity is true to self. For, being
true to self the entity will not be false to any.
Astrologically, we find urges that indicate rather the nature
of the entity, in its thoughts or dreams, or the latent
abilities that find expression through soul forces.
Then there are those urges that find expression through the
forces of reality, or physical consciousnesses. The one is
termed from that urge from sojourns in that consciousness
being absent from materiality. Names are given as these are
accredited with certain factors or characteristics in the
expression through individuality; as, Mercury indicating
the high mental abilities of the entity. Mars indicates the
abilities to hate as well as to love. And these give further
expression in the Uranian tendency for the extremes to which
the entity goes at times, either in the good or bad forces -
as may be seen in the use of those things in a material body
that may be habit forming; as drink, as smoke, as personal
associations. These are well, if they are used and not
abused. Each has its part in the experience of an entity;
but abused, may be the possession of the entity that would
cause self-indulgence.
In Jupiter we find the universal consciousness.
We find in Venus the nature of companionship, the nature
of individuality. All give expression, and find their
counterpart in moods of the body from time to time. It may
be said that these are individual characteristics of this
entity.
In the personalities we find these more expressed or
manifested fn m those material manifestations. While all of
these may not be indicated here, those are given that have
the greater influence in the experience of the entity at this
particular cycle of its consciousness or awareness of its
abilities, latent and manifested.
Thus:
Before this we find that the entity was in the land of the
present nativity, during those early settlings in the land;
in and about what is now New York, - when there were those
tradings with the natives and the coalition of groups, the
formation of companies or corporations, agreements with
those groups in various lands.
The entity was a go-between between such groups.
Thus the corporate or company advisor or counselor might be
a part of the entity's experience; as an advisory counsel,
as an attorney, as a lawyer or such, the entity might find
an outlet for his abilities in the present. These will of
necessity be governed by the ideals of justice for all and
an equal understanding as to purposes. For, remember, - with
what measure ye mete it will be measured to you again. This
is as unchangeable as the tides, as the manifestations of the
seasons. These are spiritual as well as mental, and they are
material in their expression. One may cheat for a while, but
it will come back to the entity.
In that experience the entity gained, for there were
cooperative influences. But with the change of environs,
these brought temptations for self-indulgence. Do not let
them be repeated in this experience.
The name then was Ezra Godspeed, or it was changed to
Goodspeed.
Before that the entity was in the Roman land, when there were
those expansions of that land into other countries.
The entity was an emissary, but with same came the
comprehending of the needs of groups and individuals to find
means, manners and ways not only to preserve but to prepare
the products of other lands.
Thus the mechanical-mindedness in those things that had to
do with the preservation of foods, grains, cereals and things
of such natures, became a part of the entity's experience
through that period, - as Leo Doromo.
The entity gained throughout that period; for, from its early
experience, as will be seen, there has been the consciousness
of the needs for man in the low estate as well as in the high
estate to be dependent one upon the other; yet the needs for
the trust, the confidence to be established upon a principle
or a basis for the betterment of each group. This was the
basis upon which the entity applied itself in that period.
Thus in many lands, and in various climes. Hence we will
find those things having to do with peoples of various
groups, various endeavors and activities, will be channels
and outlets for the entity's activities in the present
experience.
Before that, the entity was in the Promised Land, when there
were those divisions made by the leader who entered the
Promised Land; when the various choices were made by the
individual groups or tribes.
The entity was among the tribe of Ephraim that made choices
for the establishing of the closer relationships with the
leader and those set in authority, as of the elders of that
group, - and in those various activities to which they were
set did the entity bring the bettering for the progress of
its group, its people, during that period.
Then the name was Amaziah; the entity gained, the entity
lost. In the period when the entity set those things
for self-activities without the thought of the elders,
he brought disturbing influences.
Before that the entity was in the Atlantean land, when
there were those interpretings of the leaders in that
land, and the understanding of how that the sons of Belial
were making application of the spiritual laws to that of
self-aggrandizement.
The entity entertained those activities, but was of that
group of the sons of the Law of One. While there were those
disputations, and those that would carry the records and the
laws to the land of Egypt for their preservation, at first
the entity held out against this; later came into the
Egyptian land, making that first attempt to defy those
peoples of the land because of the period of turmoils
those peoples had entered.
This brought disputations between the leaders of both the
Egyptian natives and those who had remained loyal to the
King, and those still thinking of seeking the means for
the counsel of the Priest Ra-Ta again.
The entity was deposed before there had been, or could be,
an agreement reached. Later, with the return of the Priest,
and after years of being held in check, the entity understood
- and began to work with some of those who had been put in
authority, - being, as it were, subdued in its might and
power.
Hence in the present there is found that after effect in how
BADLY the entity takes disappointment, in any phase of that
it undertakes; and the tendency even to resort to measures
that even the entity itself might sometimes question.
Thus may the entity take warnings as to self, as to the
double-mindedness, and the double abilities. And, as
indicated, the entity has the opportunity in the present to
make a spiritual, a mental, a material contribution to the
welfare of his brethren. He also has the opportunity to make
a contribution that may become detrimental to the welfare
of himself, his brethren; though materially for a time
succeeding.
Whom will ye serve?
Remember the admonition as ye heard in that land as Amaziah,
- determine within self, "Let others do as they may, but as
for me and my house, WE will serve the living God."
In the field of law, - as an intermediary for groups,
organizations or corporations, - using those abilities of the
mechanical nature, - either of these channels may offer the
entity means for success. But keep in that position of being
able to use them both, no matter which choice is made.
Ready for questions.
(Q) During my working years I have practiced law, been in
the industrial display business, and operated a wholesale fur
business. I have never felt that I was doing the thing that
would give my life its fullest meaning. What are my talents
and what vocation shall I follow to achieve the greatest
spiritual and material satisfaction?
(A) As indicated, - as a counselor to groups, - as those
that would aid in assisting the mechanical-mindedness,
- would be the channels best for the expression of the
abilities, as may be seen from the manner in which the
entity has applied self in the material sojourns.
(Q) I am now employed in a defense plant as a machinist. I
feel my fullest abilities are not being utilized. Should I
leave this position and if so what sort of employment shall I
seek?
(A) We would not leave it in the present, but through the
duration hold to same. But apply self as to corporation
law, in the reading, in the study, and in its application.
(Q) Have I ever known my wife in any previous incarnation?
(A) In the experience before this, as well as in Egypt.
(Q) Have I ever known the child that is to be born to us in
February in any previous incarnation?
(A) This will depend upon the soul that enters there.
(Q) Is the expected child a boy or girl?
(A) This has nothing to do with the entity in the present
or its life, save as satisfaction of a mental nature. What
seek ye? Gratifying of self, or service of God? Who is the
author of thy faith?
(Q) I expect to be inducted into the army on March 1st.
I feel I have talents that make a better ordinance man of
me than a soldier, and that I can better serve my country
in this capacity than as a soldier. Should I seek to be
deferred and if so how should I accomplish this?
(A) That manner of work in the service may make for
deferment, if this is sought. But if there is the conviction
within self that the entity would serve its country, its
fellow man, its ideals, in the ordinance department of the
army, then it would be better to join for such activity.
But if it is merely to escape self, beware.
(Q) If I am inducted into the army in March how will this
affect my wife and the child that is to be born to us in
February?
(A) This depends, as indicated. There can be the deferment
on account of the present type of work, if it is sought. If
there is induction, better to choose before induction.
(Q) How will this affect my child?
(A) We haven't the child as related to the self in this
connection.
(Q) If I am inducted, how shall I go about getting the most
out of the experience in furtherance of my life's work?
(A) You'll get out what you put in, with interest! For each
entity - as is the divine law - is worthy of the effort it
puts forth.
We are through for the present.
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