Then, in giving this interpretation, we would magnify the
virtues, minimize the faults. These are not minimized to
such an extent that they may not be used constructively.
That which is most needed in the combination of the
application of the activity is for the entity to find self.
Do apply in the life, art, music, do use these in thy
experience. First, get song, music. Then do, through this
period, take that not as to drive self, but that in which ye
may contribute, not that you would make a howling success as
a career, but the voice is good, the speaking voice is good.
Trained, it can contribute to church, and to home, that which
will be most helpful to many and keep the entity lovely and
beautiful.
Do these and you will find it will bring into the association
and relationships, when you find yourself and thy ideal, that
ability to appreciate nature, appreciate the outdoors. Do
take hold on those things as golf, riding, swimming, tennis
and those things in which not only self, and the opposite
sex, but those of its own sex become a part of the
association and companionships in a more social manner. Not
that these are to be to the extent that you forget your
ideals and purposes. What are your ideals? What manner
should be the relationships between a man of twenty-one to
twenty-five and yourself in the present? What are the
ideals? In physical relationships, in mental relationships
and in spiritual relationships?
Know that ye are in the earth as an opportunity for self, for
social unfoldment and in the relationships with thy
companions of both thine own sex and the opposite sex you
should not be merely an idealist, but so live, not
necessarily what is called a puritanic life but so live that
others, all others would wish to be like [
5256]. That is an
ideal manner of conduct.
What is required in this? In self knowing thine own ideals,
spiritually, mentally, materially, not merely as "I think
this should be it, I think that would be wonderful, that this
or that" but write them down on paper and see what they look
like. You'll be surprised how oft you can change them from
one day to another.
Then, knowing the ideal, practice it. Don't have an ideal
and then not practice it in thy daily activities.
As to the urges which are latent we find that Venus, Jupiter
and Mercury are the greater urges. Thus, do have music and
song. Do have art and literature as thy greater studies; as
of decoration, designing wallpaper, designing arrangements on
the lawn, in the garden, in a wooded lot. All of these bring
to the mind of the entity preparations for building the
character, building purposes within the experience, and this
in itself will endear the entity to others, attract others to
the entity. Not that the entity pushes in but so live, as
given, that others wish to be just like [
5256].
As to the appearances in the earth, all will not be given but
these are indicated that there may be seen the pattern of the
entity:
Before this we find the entity in the land of the present
nativity during those periods of the early settlings in the
land. The entity was then an Indian maiden who saw its ideal
in its associations with other peoples who made friendships
with same during the period of Clark and Rogers, in those
areas of Connecticut.
Thus the entity with the instinct of the outdoors sought to
know more of the learnings, the customs, the activities of
those peoples about it, and learned and became a part of
those experiences.
Thus we find an innate loneliness, an innate desire for
companionship, that feeling that others are just a little bit
better in their activities, that inferior something within
self. But know, as has been given, if your ideal is set ye
may so live as to be an example for many, and yet never be
one of those who is so high and mighty as not to know that
God is not a respecter of persons. He respects character,
loveliness, kindness, patience, gentleness, brotherly love,
and these manifestated in thy experience will make thee a
lovely person. Just as it did in those experience when the
entity was known as Tennee.
Before that we find the entity was in the Holy Land and the
entity was among those who went, who gave self as a sacrifice
for a cause and a purpose. There the entity found strength,
just as in the experience in the present.
While persecutions brought to the entity, then as Ruth, a
fear of loneliness, and if it could just be alone in the
present, and from those experiences, this combination. What
the entity promises it keeps, and it is naturally hard for
the entity to tell a lie. Don't practice it! For "what a
fatal web ye weave when first ye practice to deceive."
[Quote from some author? Shakespeare? GD]
In that experience then the entity gained, though not in long
periods of years. Yet in the individuality, while manifested
in the entity's personality then, shines a reserve.
Know in whom ye have believed, as ye did as Ruth, and know
that He is able to keep that ye have committed unto Him
against any experience which may arise in thy life.
So when ye are troubled as to that which seems false, as to
disappointments, look to Him, who is the giver of all good
and perfect gifts and know deep in thy soul that thy
Savior, thy Lord will not withhold any good thing, physical,
mental or spiritual from those who love His coming. Not
afraid of His coming, love His coming - keep sweet!
Before that entity was in the Egyptian land during those
periods when there were the establishings of homes and the
entity was among those who were educated, who were prepared
for the care of children, and thus made for the experience in
which there was the preparation in the various homes as they
began to be established, as to how both parents were to look
after their own offspring who had been attended mostly by the
state previously.
Deep, heartfelt affection is in the purpose and mind. The
entity is easily hurt in such things and a cutting remark or
a slight hurts deeply. All the more need then, that ye learn
the way of the Lord. For it is perfect.
As to the abilities of the entity, then, as has been
indicated, do learn to sing; the appreciation of art, music
and of decoration, of interior decoration, outdoor
decorations. In that the entity should have a great career,
but if it is desirable the entity can use these periods, but
by the time of the twenty-first year, the entity should begin
to build its own home.
Beware of the Ides of March. Through these periods things,
conditions, seem to be against the entity. Don't become
discouraged. Look within and trust to thy Maker. Ye will
make a contribution worthy of acceptation, to thy community
and to thy fellow man, if you do adhere.
Ready for questions.
(Q) How can I get along better in my school work?
(A) Just as has been indicated, in the analysis of self and
what ye set as thy ideals, and study particularly those
things pertaining to the activities in the land indicated.
(Q) Is there any person, quality or anything in life I
should avoid?
(A) Outline the experiences, as from that which has been
indicated, and ye will find ye can build to that desired.
Take thy time to be holy, take thy time to be gracious, take
thy time to be patient, even with those who apparently would
hurt you. Love the Lord and keep His precepts.
(Q) Should I go to college, if so where?
(A) Not necessarily, but some good finishing school should
be such as Sarah Lawrence in Bronxville.
(Q) How can I keep from giving the impression that I'm
asleep or indolent?
(A) Awaken to the possibilities within. You're not
indolent; you're not lazy; you're not asleep!
(Q) What is it that keeps me from having friendlier and
closer relationships with teachers and friends, both boys and
girls?
(A) Just as has been indicated, study that which has been
given, that loneliness, and the feeling ye have that there
are others superior. There are none!
We are through.
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BACKGROUND
1/22/44 Mother's letter: "...If it were possible to have an
appointment for our daughter before the summer vacation
begins, it would be tremendously helpful, though I know how
greatly in demand your time must be..."
5/22/44 Mother's letter: "My daughter will be in her
bedroom... Is this child normal in every way, physical,
mental, emotional, spiritual? What is her ability? How and
where or in what way may she become stable and strong in the
good things and clear in purpose and find the way to be of
service? How may we help and how may she overcome self and
forget self in interest in others and become at ease and
confident and useful?... We shall be in prayer and shall
eagerly await your letter..."
5/22/44 Questions submitted by [
5256] previous to reading in
addition to those at the end of 5256-1: (1) What should I do
with my life to make it happy and successful? (2) Should, or
will I have a career, or get married, or both? (3) In other
words, what is it I'm best suited for? (4) Will I ever be
able to help people? (5) How? (6) What should I do that I
don't do, or what shouldn't I do that I do, to make me a
better friend, and a better person? (7) Who and when will I
marry?"
REPORTS
6/20/44 Mother's letter: "We are grateful and very
interested in my husband's [
5312] Health Reading, and my
daughter's Life Reading... If by chance you had time to give
my daughter a Health Reading... Her questions: (1) How may
she become slim? (2) Is she well, or does she need something
for vitality or energy? (3) Is there anything further she
needs to do?
9/20/49 Questionnaire sent. No reply.
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