As to the urges latent and manifested, the entity is in
that period where it is tending to be self-centered, as the
warning indicates. It knows, and knows that it knows, yet
sarcastic remarks about the beliefs or disbeliefs of others,
the hopes or wishes of others, do not cause others to feel so
kindly toward the entity. And the manner in which the entity
may laud an individual undertaking, or enterprise, may be
spoken in such tones as to appear as sarcasm to the one to
whom it is spoken. This, then, is the warning.
Astrologically, we find urges from Mercury, Uranus, Venus, as
a part of the entity's activity in most benevolent manners.
Yet benevolence might never be called a part of the entity.
For it becomes a much more sacred duty to the entity, as will
be seen from the sojourns in the earth.
Then, as may be indicated, the experiences in the earth are
more effective, or produce a much greater feeling, in the
emotions that arise in the experience of the entity, than
the astrological influences; though such urges oft find
expression in the terms of that indicated in astrological
aspects.
Hence, the entity's position as in power or authority, as
in counsel, can be directed in such manners as to become
stumblingstones to others; while the sincerity of the purpose
of the entity will never be questioned by those knowing the
entity best. Yet the entity has lost many a friend in this
experience when it may have been accredited to various other
influences.
In Mercury we find the high mental ability, with ability
as the statistician, datastician, or as a nurse, or in
activities pertaining to writing. For these come under the
same character of influence - a contributing to the welfare
of the fellow man in masses, as well as individually, through
the mental efforts of the body-physical.
Thus the interpreting of emotions of the body may be a
portion of the entity's experience in the types of analysis
of circumstances, places, times, and conditions about which
the entity might write. This would be not so much in the
manner of vocational activity as in that which might be
attained by the entity as a correspondent, as a story writer
or feature story writer, for papers or magazines that have
a wide and varied circulation. For once this is begun by
the entity, there may be found an outlet not only for the
abilities of the entity as a student, as one given knowledge,
but also for the abilities of the entity to carry forward a
purpose in periods of great distress.
As to the appearances in the earth, while not all may be
given, these bear special significance or special emphasis
in the present life experience of the entity:
Before this the entity was in the land of the present
sojourn, among those who came seeking refuge because of an
individual too outspoken, or in the society or association
of Friends.
Hence in the present the definite ideas, definite ideals,
and the tendencies to turn towards such and such formality in
expressing itself; though these must be left apart if there
is the compilation of ideas or ideals respecting any of the
activities in which the entity's great interest may be of
greater service to its fellow man.
Then in the name Jeannette Aimes, the entity gained through
the experience. For there were those experiences in which
the entity could contribute to the welfare of others. Just
as the interest in those things of an unusual nature, the
mysteries of the mind, as well as the mysteries of places,
of chants, of song, or dance, all have been and are a part
of the entity's experience.
For before that the entity was in the Promised Land, when the
Master walked in the earth, then among the children who were
blessed by the Master in the second period of the Master's
activity in the southern portions of Galilee near unto the
activities in the coast of the city itself or where the
temples were to be erected.
The entity then was not exactly a soothsayer, yet one given
to the study of the mysteries of the east, as well as to the
application by the closer followers of the Master through the
experience.
In the name then Esther, the entity gained, for it was
acquainted with, and walked with many of those who heard of
and who were active in those experiences in that land. The
entity aided in compiling many of the letters written by the
writers of the Gospels in that particular period.
Hence the abilities for compiling these truths are latent,
yet never active in the experience of the entity.
Before that the entity was in the Persian land, but among
those who might be called the unbelievers. For the entity in
that experience was of the household of the King Croesus at
that particular period.
The ability of the entity to use that power caused it to
be somewhat sarcastic, because of the environs of the day,
because of the activities in which the writers and gatherers
of data might have indicated the entity's interest in such
matters to its own undoing. For the activities of the entity
in the association there were in relationship to individuals
having charge over such activities in the land.
Then the entity was in the name Ushkler.
Before that the entity was in the Egyptian land during those
periods when there were turmoils and strifes owing to the
banishment of the Priest.
The entity was among those who aided in the preservation of
the teachings of the Law of One and activities through those
particular periods. These brought to the entity activities
which may be applied in the present and bring to the entity,
as well as to those about it, those activities that may
answer.
Then entity gained and lost; gained when there were those
activities for the universal consciousness; lost when these
were turned to the own self-indulgence.
As to the abilities of the entity, that to which it may
attain and how:
First correct the self to be that the entity professes
in purpose, in mind, in desire of heart, and study to show
thyself approved unto thy ideal, a workman not ashamed;
rightly dividing or stressing the words of truth, keeping
self unspotted from the world.
Ready for questions.
(Q) In what work could or would I excel, and how should I go
about such?
(A) As indicated, that wherein ye may lend self in body
and in mind, just being able to help others - either through
writing, or through gathering and scoring on data obtained.
(Q) In what branch of writing could I excel?
(A) That with the background of any of the activities
from which an entity would draw - as in scientific papers,
scientific matters pertaining to the feelings, the emotions,
and the ability still to see the variations between the
sublime and ridiculous.
(Q) Did I have an experience in Atlantis?
(A) This is not affecting the entity. Most all have passed
through Atlantis. But it is not affecting the entity in the
present. This has just passed.
(Q) How have I been associated in the past with my brother,
[...], and how can I most help him now?
(A) In the experience before this. Just by pointing the
way.
(Q) Is it indicated as to whether or not he is safe and
well?
(A) I do not find it otherwise.
(Q) Please give me advice as to how to employ the balance of
my life in the highest service I am capable of rendering to
humanity?
(A) As just indicated, study to show thyself approved
unto thy ideal or unto God, a workman not ashamed, rightly
dividing the words of truth and keeping self unspotted from
harm.
(Q) Why am I so overpowered by a sense of futility as I
observe the "unawareness", the "indifference" of mankind
and how may I overcome the faint-heartedness this sense of
futility brings?
(A) This has been indicated. Overcome in that way which has
been outlined.
(Q) Is my plan and dream of a child training center, to be
known as "MY PLAYHOUSE" a worthy plan and how might I launch
it, lacking real money?
(A) This may be launched by just two or three being gathered
and thus, as the results are indicated, it may be brought
to the attention of many, and especially those interested
in welfare activities.
(Q) Where would it be best to launch this?
(A) Wherever you are, or wherever there is chosen the
activities of the entity. As we find, as indicated from the
physical, it would be better where it is not too wet and yet
not too dry, not too high in altitude.
(Q) Or is my plan for a farm and tea shop (together)
the more feasible and might this venture provide funds
to realize my Playhouse at a later time in my life?
(A) Be less work on the entity, but greater on those
employed by the entity.
Do these things. Live right. Keep true. Keep sweet.
We are through for the present.
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BACKGROUND
She had a Physical Reading in A.M. of same day [
2/17/44].
Questions for both readings were submitted while on a visit
to A.R.E.
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