GUIDES
We have many times been told that
every one on earth attracted some spirit who tried to influence and
guide their charge through all
the vicissitudes of the earth life. This caused us to ask if even a
criminal had such a guide.
"Yes, always. All have guides. But it
is sometimes difficult for the guides to impress their charges. Usually
in such cases there is more than one guide and influence. It would be
very difficult for any one with high spirit development to be obliged to
stay near an ignorant and coarse-grained individual."
'Is one's guide always present?'
"That is not necessary. In the first
place, a guide, to be a true guide, will know the character, the
possibilities, in the life of his charge. These will be like a chart to
inform him when and where he is
needed. To be constantly with one mortal life would interfere with the progress of the spirit, and it
would not be well for the mortal to be so guided.
We
do not stay with
you
all of the time, as you know. But faithful watchers let us know immediately if we are needed."
'Is this true with others?'
"Yes, this is always so. A guide, to be
a true guide, must advance, must grow spiritually, must have much
knowledge and quick perception, and must endeavor to lead the human soul
to higher planes. This he could not well do if his own life and education
were stationary."
Mary had spoken once of referring to
her guides or helpers, and we asked if they themselves had guides.
"I did not use that word in exactly
your meaning. But we do look always to an influence higher than our own:
sometimes from another circle, sometimes from another plane, and in the
last analysis, perhaps to Christ. And beyond this lovely and loving
influence, to the Father of us all, to the Highest Spirit, whom you call
God."
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