GC: You will give the relations of this entity and the
universe, and the universal forces; giving the conditions
which are as personalities, latent and exhibited in the
present life; also the former appearances in the earth plane,
giving time, place and the name, and that in each life which
built or retarded the development for the entity; giving the
abilities of the present entity, that to which it may attain,
and how. You will answer the questions she submits, as I ask
them:
EC: Yes, we have the records here as indicated in the
personality and individuality of the entity now known as
or called [
3576].
In interpreting the records there is much from which to
choose. There are many interpretations that may be made of
that which is a part of the experience of this entity; not
only in the present sojourn but all of the sojourns that
have to do with the present experience of the entity.
These we choose from same with the desire and purpose that
if the spiritual and mental suggestions are applied in the
entity's activities they will bring more harmony and peace,
and a greater understanding of that taking place in the
experience during this present period of sojourn.
Urges we find latent and some manifested by nature, by
purpose, by intent. The entity is spiritual in its import,
yet it has allowed the thought of "What will people say?" to
have much to do with the choices made by the entity in its
relationships and dealings with others.
Then, the question might easily be asked: What is the
variation or difference in the entity being influenced
by what may be indicated here and that prompted much
from others' experience?
One has brought confusion, mentally and in some material
aspects. Yet if these suggestions are approached rather
from the spiritual angle first, they should bring harmony
and peace into the entity's experience - and these the entity
would find making the whole experience of life in the present
much more worth while, or a change. The intents of the
entity for becoming rather in that way of making personal
application, rather than that as contingent upon principles.
For who made or set principles in the experience of the
entity? It is that the entity has chosen as its ideal,
whether it be in those things related to the soul or
spiritual life, or in the mental enfoldments [unfoldments?]
of the body itself, or in those things of the body-force
or body-mind that has been and is a part of all that has to
do with bringing harmony in the whole influence to the body
expressions.
Latently and manifestedly we find Mercury, Saturn, Uranus,
Jupiter and Venus all as parts of the experience, or that
which is represented symbolically or accredited to such
influences of the nature from the astrological aspects -
that are as influences in the life of the entity.
Then, we find high mental abilities, the tendencies for great
changes in the environs, associations and activities. The
abilities of the entity are in those fields that pertain to
that innate general manner of applied arts. But this may be
as much artistic in creating a home as in arranging a bowl
of flowers. For each should be seeking to give, as would
flowers, the whole of itself in glory to the Creative
Forces or God.
Thus we find in Saturn the changes wrought, also the
opportunities for the expressions of the mental body or
mental self through those choices made by the entity in
dealing with others.
Then, as to how the entity may apply such urges, this is
also dependent upon the sojourns in the earth. For the high
mental abilities apply directly to the mental self. As it
unfolds or grows in a material plane, so does expression in
the material plane give rise to urges that are latent and
manifested through the sensory self.
Hence we find the entity a sensitive individual entity,
sensitive to a fault at times. For what others imply, and
what others are, they oft bring to bear influences towards
experiences which bring changes in the environ and activity
of the entity, consciously and unconsciously.
As related to these phases of the entity's experience, we
find that much of that experienced through other sojourns
becomes a part of the whole urge. For as has been indicated,
the whole mental, physical and spiritual self must be
coordinant or cooperative one with the other, if the best
that is within the experience of the entity would be the
choice taken.
All of the activities in the earth may not be indicated in
the present period, but sufficient to enable the entity - if
there is the application in the present - to meet the needs
of the entity, and to grow in grace, in knowledge and in
understanding.
These require that certain definite individual rules be
applied in the experience in and through this particular
sojourn.
Before this the entity was in the land of the present
nativity, during those periods of the early settlings in
the land, when there was the beginning of the establishing
of classes or groups as some became leaders, governors or
directors. Others became active in just meeting the needs
of the physical body.
The entity gained through those periods of activity. For
the entity has those virtues which, if applied for creative
energies in the life, may unfold and bring better environs
and surroundings for the entity.
Then the entity was among those of the established group
active in things pertaining to moral welfare, through
entertaining groups and masses. There are abilities in the
entity at present to contribute to individual activity as
related to creating peace and harmony. If applied, these
will bring much greater harmony in the activity of the
entity.
The name then was Julian, or Julian Howe. The entity gained,
for the entity contributed daily in tenets and activities
pertaining to the welfare of individuals and groups,
during those periods of construction, in the unfolding
of opportunities and possibilities in those activities.
Before that the entity was in the English land, in the name
Marie Culpepper. The entity contributed to those activities
in thought in which individuals were in those groups not
controlled by edicts of Church or of a group.
These have brought to the experience of the entity in the
present those opportunities in which the entity may aid in
adding to the confidence of the individual in itself. For as
the true law of such associations is announced, "Thy spirit
beareth witness with my spirit as to whether ye be children
of God or not."
The entity brought the awareness of this more often in its
experience through the earth, adding to brotherly love,
kindness, gentleness, patience, longsuffering. These are
not of the law, for they ARE the law as applied in self.
Before that the entity was in the Roman land and one in
authority, one to whom those came who were in authority
during the periods of certain sects or groups being
persecuted. The entity was one to whom individuals looked
when there were great decisions made, or to be made, in and
under the arena circumstance.
These grew hard for the entity, just as in the present we
find that discipline oft has riled the entity, as to the
meaning of its own individuality and personality in the
present.
But if there is the applying of those tenets that became as a
part of such experiences, greater may be the abilities of the
entity to unfold in the consciousness and the awareness of
its relationships to the Creative Forces or God.
This do.
The name then was Eldranna.
Before that the entity was in the Egyptian land, when there
were those periods of activity in which preparations were
made for emissaries to be sent to various groups from one
land to another.
The entity was among those who were brought to activity in
such ways as to become an emissary to the land of Saad [?].
Hence we will find certain latent routines to which the
entity may adjust itself, yet never quite sure of itself.
Yet as might be the admonition, know in Whom ye have
believed, and in Whom ye believe know He is able to deliver
thee against any experience of whatever nature that may come
into thy life, if ye will only trust in Him.
As to the abilities of the entity, that to which it may
attain, and how:
In any of those fields of service wherein there is the
contributing to the unfoldment of the young, as well as
in those activities for making the earth just a little bit
better for the entity having been in same, the entity may
find the greater outlet for its abilities.
Study, then, to show thyself approved unto God, a workman not
ashamed, rightly dividing the words of truth and keeping self
unspotted from the world.
Ready for questions.
(Q) What were my relations with the following people in past
experiences and how can I best help them now? First, my son,
[...]?
(A) In the experiences before this there were many
differences that separated those activities. The positions
then were almost reversed. Hence as ye will find, so
oft thy present son would tell thee what to do! The best
contribution ye each may make is in finding the things on
which ye agree. Know what you believe and who is the author
of it. So with the relationship with son, know what he
believes. Then point out to him the authorship of same.
Under these ways of approach greater contributions for help
may come. Help individuals help themselves. Don't just pass
out confidences in one direction and live another.
(Q) My sister, [...]?
(A) As we find, the experiences in the Egyptian land, where
there were differences as to the manner of preparations of
the groups for entering into the activities in the land.
In the present great differences arise, but these need not
disturb the entity, if the entity itself wholly lives up to
its ideals.
(Q) Would it be best to stay in my present job?
(A) For the immediate, yes - or until there are the changes
in the environs, or until there are the variations in the
various governmental activities. Then we will find there
may be better relationships established with many - in and
through thy abilities to contribute to the welfare of those
with whom ye come in contact.
(Q) Is this the best location for me to work in?
(A) As given, for the immediate - or throughout this period
of the beginning of reconstruction in the activities of
individuals with things, as well as with people. Work ye
with people, not things.
(Q) Would appreciate having my life seal if it would be
helpful at this time?
(A) Not in the present. This may be a part of the
experience, but we would build to a creative force in the
experience that it may symbolize something in the experience.
(Q) Why do I often attract undesirable people?
(A) That ye have much to give to others is indicated by
all manners of people whom ye attract. Ye owe them an
obligation. They owe thee an obligation. Use it, the
privileges - don't abuse or lose opportunities.
We are through with this Reading.
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