It is because of the spirit possessions that those of kindred
thoughts, perceptions, aspirations are attracted to each other
and form groups--not conventional or arbitrary--interchanging
ideas--purposes--and working _together_ for others. I saw them
“_moving upon_” the minds of those in Earth-forms whom they could
reach, sometimes singly, sometimes in groups, as the conditions might
require. The Student in his library, the Inventor in his “work shop”
or laboratory, the “Discoverer” in his Observatory searching for new
worlds or on ships of “exploration” sailing for Unknown lands, more
particularly those who are seeking to solve the vexed “problems” of
human life.
Ah! It was indeed a scene of wonder to see each and every spirit thus
intent on doing good to his kind, imparting some needed thought, some
“clue” or “thread” of an intricate proposition that would solve the
whole! Long are these “Inventions” and “discoveries” known in Spirit
states before the one is “born” into human life that can give them
outward Expression. How luminous seemed the Atmospheres of Spirit thus
surrounding those in Earth life when the Heavenly presences were near!
And such lives are always luminous in their own brightness or the
Higher ones could not “draw near” and inspire them.
The people know the names of some of those now on Earth whose
“discoveries,” “inventions,” and works have transformed the world!
Those arisen ones who aid in bearing forward the Works Beautiful,
direct their thoughts to such as are ready in Earth life. Here are the
“Thinkers,” whose knowledge of the Truths of the Universe constitutes
the source of all power, Ideas that born of those Truths reach the
minds prepared to receive them and _move the world_. We saw and paused
among assemblies, groups pursuing their usual course of conferring,
interchanging of ideals and preparing to impart more and more the
knowledge that is theirs--as minds are prepared to receive.
_Knowledge is imparted by adaptation._
All such _imparting_ of _knowledge must be by adaptation_. The Spirit
is attracted--would be from the very nature of the Spirit--to the
one best prepared to receive _from that Spirit_. Thus the subtle law
of imparting knowledge by adaptation governs the realm of spirit and
constitutes the basis of deciding concerning “Guides,” “Guardian
Spirits,” and all “ministering ones.” _Affection_ determines the
intimate personal guardians.