ARMONIG^IRTHDAYOOKIIHarmonic Birthday BookFLORENCEHUNTLEYHarmonic Birthday BookOfQuotationsfromrmonics of Evolution" by FlorenceHuntley,eGreatPsychological Crime" and "TheGreatWork"by The TK.CompiledandArrangedbyStudentsofNatural ScienceandThe HarmonicPhilosophyTheTK.EditionChicagoIndo-AmeficanBookCo.1912Harmonic Birthday BookOfQuotationsfrom"Harmonics of Evolution" by FlorenceHuntley,"TheGreatPsychological Crime" and "TheGreatWork"faThe TK.CompiledandArrangedbyStudentsofNatural ScienceandThe HarmonicPhilosophyEditedbyTheTK.First EditionChicagoIndo-AmericanBookCo.1912COPYRIGHT 1912BYINDO-AMERICAN BOOKCO.PUBLISHED1912To allStudentsofNaturalScience,Membersofthe Great School,Disciplesofthe Harmonic Philosophy,Friendsofthe Great Work,Membersofthe LeagueofVisible Helpers,Subscribers to LifeandAction,Readersofthe Harmonic Literature,Believers in Evolution,LoversofTruth,HelpersofHumanity, andSeekersforHappiness.3Floui*raJanuaryCrocus Jul}'DaisyFebruaryCarnation AugustPond LilyMarch Violet SeptemberPoppyAprilEaster Lily OctoberCosmosMayLilyof the Valley NovemberChrysanthemumJuneRoseDecemberHollyStrtlj BtaxitBJanuaryGarnet JulyRubyFebruaryAmethyst AugustSardonyx or PeridotMarchBloodstone SeptemberSapphireAprilDia mond OctoberOpalMayEmerald NovemberTopazJunePearlDecemberTurquoiseHfetotttgAmutwraama1st YearCotton15thYearCrystal2nd YearPaper 20thYearChina3rd YearLeather25thYear-Silver5thYearWooden 30thYearPearl7thYearWoolen40th YearRuby10th YearTin50thYearGolden12thYearSilkor Linen 75th YearDiamondBttxtxmtntsJanuaryConstancyFebruarySincerityAI archCourageAprilInnocenceMaySuccess in loveJuneHealth andlonglifeJulyContentedMindAugustConjugalFelicitySeptemberWisdomOctoberHopeNovemberFidelityDecemberPurityandProsperity.UamianjSubject for ThoughtConsciousnessSentimentConstancyFlowerCrocusStoneGarnet1Ofallthegiftsthatcometocheer,Thebestoneis abrandNewYear.Snow-wrappedandholly-decked it comesTorichestandtopoorest homes.TwelvejeweledMonths all set with DaysOf pricelessOpportunities.Asilver Moonanda golden Sun,Withdiamond Stars when the day is done;Andover all a sapphire sky,Wherepearlycloudsgofloatingby.JoytoYoufortheYearthatbringsSo manyandsuchpreciousThings.Bertha E. Jaques.January IThe Harmonic Philosophy is aphilosophyofaction aswellasofintrospection. It means thedoingofthatwhichispractical,aswellas a contemplationof that whichisethical.Itcallsfor the exercise of reason and thepractice ofprinciples,aswell asthe indulgenceof the emotionsanddevelopmentofthe aesthetic tastes. Itlooks to knowledgeand goodness,aswellastocultureandrefinement. It means morethanthinkingorspeculatingor believing. It is the living andlearninganddoing. Itisa life,notacreed.HarmonicsofEvolutionp46 1January 2Bytherightapplicationofhis knowledge andtherightuseof all hisacquiredpowershe (man)comesinto full co-operation with Nature's ConstructivePrinciple.The Great Psychological Crimep.299.January 3The individual who is honest with himself willnothesitatethefractionofasecondtoalignhimselfwiththeposition of theGreat School, whichholdsthat"allknowledgeisasacredtrust." Itisatrust,underthecontrolofthosewhopossessit, thatmustbeadministeredforthegreatestgoodtothelargestnumber, whichmeans for the greatest good of so-ciety.The Great Workp.197.10January IJanuary 2January 311January 4Law and order are a necessary part of man'srational development.HarmonicsofEvolutionp.363.January 5True spiritual development involves correctknowledgeandcorrect use of power.HarmonicsofEvolutionp. 54-January 6Maintain at all times the active, wakeful con-sciousness, and in the largest measure possibledevelopthepowerofindividualself-control.The Great Psychological Crimep.359.12January 4January 5January 613January 7Right praying is the bond between those whoneedandthose whocangive.Who Answers Prayerp.37.January 8The Great Work is an "individual" work. Itis aworkof individualdevelopment, individualun-foldment, individual attainment. It cannot bedelegated. The individual who is to receive thebenefits must do the work.The Great Workp.363.January 9Everyunselfish actdonein behalfofone's fellowmanbringstothebenefactoradefinite soulreward.TheGreat PsychologicalCrimep.31+1.14January 7January 8January 915January JOTrue Happiness is the result of Love alone.Perfect Happiness is the result of the perfect Loverelation. There are no substitutes.The Great Workp.308.January 11Courage, brightness, cheerfulness, freedomfromcare, with perseverance, determination, hope andFaithareallmightyfactorstosupplementNature'sConstructive Principle in the restoration and con-servationofhealthandlife.The Great PsychologicalCrimep.100.January 12As far as we are able to trace the authentichistory of mankind, human intelligence has intui-tively sensed a great fundamental lawof Equity,Justice and Right which runs throughout all themanifestationsofnature.The Great Psychological Crimep.285.1GJanuary 10January 11January 1217January 13In the final summing up of life's purposes itwill be found that masculine and feminine intelli-genceshave served as equal factors in the higherevolutionofman.HarmonicsofEvolutionp.444-January 14In the Spiritual Realm men and women areactuated bymuchthe samemotives andimpulses,ambitionsandaspirations,asinthislife.The Great Workp. 440-January 15Thisis not aphilosophyof negation, of self-sup-pression, self-sacrifice, nor resignation. On thecontrary, it is distinctlyaphilosophyofaffirmation,self-development, self-imporLance and self-satis-faction. It is thephilosophy of fulfillmentandnotofresignation.HarmonicsofEvolutionp.461-\8January13-January14January1519January 16Earthlife isaprivilegeandnotapenalty.HarmonicsofEvolutionp.J+62.January 17Thereisno achievement,inthe realm of the Soul,withoutPersonalEffort. Laboris thetrue measureof all Soulvalues.The Great Workp.256.January 18To be physically perfect, mentally strong andethically happy is the normal ideal towards whichhumanitymoves.HarmonicsofEvolutionpI$2.20January 16January 17January 1821January 19The perfectly happy man has no other choiceofoccupationthanaworkforhumanity.HarmonicsofEvolutionp. ^57.January20Whoeverhasthe intelligence to know, thecour-agetodare, andtheperseverancetodo,mayunder-stand, acceptandprove this philosophy. Tosuchanonetheyokeis easyandtheburden is light.HarmonicsofEvolutionp. 463.January21Asclearlyandasexplicitlyas maybeexpressedin thelanguage of Nature's evolutionary processes,manappears to hold the key of individual immor-talityin hisownhands.The Great Psychological Crimep.307.22January 19January20January2123January22Eachindividual is the architect of his owndes-tiny. He is the builder or destroyer of his ownhappiness. There is no royal road to happiness,any more than there is to knowledge, power orfame. Rational happiness necessitates rationalknowledge of the laws of life. It necessitates ra-tionalconformity to spiritual principles. It neces-sitates legal sanctions for natural relations.HarmonicsofEvolutionp.261.January23Whatever may be claimed for astrology ac a"science of prophecy," it must never be forgottenthatman'sindividualpowerofWillis greaterthanthe influence of any planet or combination ofplanets, in determining the lines of his individuallife andconduct.The Great Workp.252.January24Hewhopossessesknowledgeorwisdomorpoweris likewisechargedwiththeresponsibilityofrightlyusing it.The Great Workp.258.24January22January23January2425January25From the viewpoint of spiritual life, the manor the woman whose earthly life is spent in theaccumulationand selfish enjoymentof thematerialthings of earth, is farmoretobe pitied thanthosewhohave lived this life in povertyand want andwho at death have nothing of material value toleave behind.TheGreat Workp.356.January26Knowledge andwisdom and experience are theearnedincrementoftheSoul.The Great Workp.257.January27Consciousness is at the foundation of knowl-edge. Knowledgeisanessentialfactorat theveryfoundation of Moral Accountability. Moral Ac-countability is at the foundation of ConstructiveSpirituality. But Constructive Spirituality is alsoat the foundation of Spiritual Independence andMastership.The Great Workp.213.26January25January26January27January28Nature is generous after all, for she does notalways demand of us that we pay in kind. Shedoes, however,demandafull equivalent.The Great Workp. 247.January29The thoroughly tempered or temperate indi-vidual, is he who exercises the Powerof Self-Con-trol over all the appetites, passions, desires, emo-tions, ambitionsandimpulsesof his natureto suchdegree that none of them shall reachthe destruc-tivepoint.The Great Work p.299.January30Man goes to his destiny, whether it be in therealmoflightandlife andImmortalityorinthat ofdarkness, disintegration and Death, because heandhealonehassoelected.The Great Psychological Crimep.839.28January28January29January3029January31Man is invested with the power of individualchoiceinthespiritual life aswell asinthe physical.This, in fact, appears to be one of the inalienablerights ofeveryresponsibleindividualintelligence.The Great Psychological Crimep.299.30January 3131JtebruanjSubjectforThoughtThePowerofWillSentimentSincerityFlowerCarnationStoneA methyst32lIlllillllllliilillilllillllgl^lllllllllDllllllllliDDDlHlllllllllllllll^lUlIll"Godgiveus men ! AtimelikethisdemandsStrongminds, great hearts, truefaithandreadyhands;Men whomthelustoflucredoesnotkill;Men whomthespoilsofofficecannotbuy;Menwhopossessopinionsandawill;Menwhohavehonor;menwhowillnotlie;Men whocanstandbeforea demagogueAnd damn his treacherous flatteries withoutwinking;Tallmen,sun-crowned,wholiveabovethefog,Inpublic duty,andin privatethinking:For while the rabble with their thumb-worn creeds,Theirlargeprofessions,andtheirlittledeeds,Mingleinselfish strife, Lo!freedomweeps;Wrongrulestheland,andwaitingJusticesleeps."J. G. Holland.33February IWherever the spirit of intellectual Liberty.Religious Freedom, and the practice of Fraternityand Equality have"gone, the genius andthe spiritoftheGreatSchoolhavepointedtheway.The Great Workp. 44-February 2Thekindof "serenity" forwhichwemuststriveis nottheserenity of stagnationnorthat of inertia.Itmustbetheserenityofaction.The Great Workp. 311,.February 3Every law of individual life upon the planeofphysicalnaturehasitscorrelationuponthespirit-ual planes of being. They are, indeed, but thesamelawsrunningthroughallthevariedphases andconditionsofNature.The Great Psychological Crimep.111.?AFebruary IFebruary 2February 335February 4If onlythesadandself-pityingcouldknowhowbrief is the space of earth's trials and disciplineswhencomparedwiththeenduringrewardsof Cour-age, Faith,Patience and Cheerfulness, noonewouldwaste his opportunities in the kind of self-com-miseration that makes for Psychological Phthisis.The Great Workp.350.February) 5Every rational being is responsible for thecharacter of influences which he exerts upon hisfellow man.HarmonicsofEvolutionp.4o6.February 6ThebroadhighwaytotheNorthis the"WayofSelf-indulgence." The narrow pathway to theSouth is "The Way of Self-Control." It is thelatter Waythat leads to Mastership.The Great Workp.277.36February 4February 5February 637February 7Natural Science***declares that man is thehighest expression of Nature's great plan. Itdeclaresthatheis thenearestapproachtoNature'sultimate purpose.HarmonicsofEvolutionp.72.February 8Intherealm of Morality the Law of Compen-sationisinexorable.The Great Workp. 247.February 9There is a universal law of individual develop-ment and fulfillment. There is a natural law ofmarriage and a natural law of happiness. Theuniversalidealofloveandofindividualcompanion-shipbetween manand womanisneitheradreamnora delusion. That perfect ideal is the Soul's per-ception of a natural relation. It is the Soul'sprophecyofanevolutionarypossibility.HarmonicsofEvolutionp. 349.38February 7February8February 939February) 10Truth is always a friend to himwhohonestlyseeksitandabenefactortohimwholives it.The Great Workp.25.February IIReligionisnotamatterofdutytoGod,butofdutyofmanto himselfandto his fellowman.HarmonicsofEvolutionp. 1+62.February 12Whoever loses himself in a common cause, orin his love of humanity, is the man we wouldcanonize.HarmonicsofEvolutionp.J+55.40February 10February 11February 1241February 13Natural Science****declares that spiritualknowledge and spiritual powers gained at the ex-pense of a natural, purposeful human life are use-less knowledge and power to both the individualandtheworld.HarmonicsofEvolutionp.32.February 14Whentwo rational beings think alike they arealike. They are already indissolubly bound. Tothink alike is to live, aspire, feel andactuponthesame general principles. This is fellowship whichguarantees permanent understanding, establishesconfidence, fixes faith andbanishes solitude. Thisis the alliance which means health, progress andhappiness.HarmonicsofEvolutionp.J+51.February 15Exact and definite knowledge is always of thegreatest possible valueandimportancetoeveryin-dividualwhohasthemoralcouragetouseit rightly.The Great Workp.21.42February 13February 14February 1543February 16Holiness in the modern sense does not mean alifeofisolation,introspectionandsubjectiveecstasy.Instead, it means a practical life in the midst ofmen.HarmonicsofEvolutionp.55.February 17Acalm, cleanandphilosophic life is thenaturalresult ofascientific courseof self-development.HarmonicsofEvolution p.52.February 18Man,asanindividualized Intelligent Soul,mustpreserve the perfect balance of his account withnature.The Great Workp.233.44February 16February 17February 1845February 19Thecravingsof theSoulfor ethical adjustmentandintellectual companionship are demandswhichtranscend the planes of materiality. These canbesatisfied onlyuponthe plane of the Soul itself.The Great Workp.2Jfi.February20Soshouldwelive that everyhourMaydieasdiesthenaturalflower,Aself-revivingthingofpower;Thateverythoughtandevery deedMa}7holdwithinitselftheseedOffuturegoodorfuturemeed.TK. in "Lifeand Action."February21It matters not to whomyou pray, if youneedthe help for which you ask, and your prayer ishonest. Butpray.Who Answers Prayerp.30.46February) 19February20February2147February22The Constitution of the United States is analmost infinitely higher ideal ofhumanliberty andjustice than was the Mosaic code. The Sermonon the Mount still embodies an ethical creed farinadvanceoftheworld'sdevelopment.HarmonicsofEvolutionp.81.February23Intuitionsofaspirituallifearenotproofseventothe rational mind of any individual. They are,however, truths to his soul aadare sources of con-solation,ofhopeandofinspiration.HarmonicsofEvolutionp.18.February24Morality***is the scientific basis and naturalbeginning-pointofalltrueSpiritualUnfoldmentandthe natural point from which to proceed in thedevelopmentof all Psychic Powers.The Great Workp.150.48February22February23February2449February25It is important that every individual shouldknow that every right endeavor is a step nearerto Nature's purpose. The great general task ofNature is lightened by every individual processwhich refines the physical body, develops reasonandinducesmorality.HarmonicsofEvolutionp.345.February26Natural Science holds that Faith is "The In-tuitive Convictionof that which both Reason andConscience approve."The Great Workp. 4,29.February27ThelawofLifeisthelawofIndividualDevelop-ment.The Great Psychological Crimep.354-50February25February)26February2751February28In all our efforts for individual unfoldmentandprogressweare neverto lose sight of the fact thateachoneofusconstitutesaunitofforceandpurposein thegreat Body of Humanityofwhichwe are apart, andthat we owe it to Society,as well as toourselves, to be a healthy unit in that capacityand to renderto Society the highest measure ofhealthful Service of which we are capable.The Great Workp.309.February29Hopeis thehealthyattitudeoftheSoul.HarmonicsofEvolutionp. 44752February28February2953HarrljSubjectfor ThoughtTheLawofCompensationSentimentCourageFlowerVioletStoneBlood-Stone54lll)llliaill!glllllllilllil;lllsillliJig!illllllliHHllllHllHHllllllllllllllllPJILiveon,Olife ofmine!Thoughoftenthoudostyearntobeatrest,Hewhohathlentthee lifehaththoughtit bestThinetoprolongtillmorethroughtheeareblest;Live on, andcease repine.|jmWorkon,Ohandsofmine!j|Ennobling thought that even thou canst shareApartwithGodin makingearthmorefair;Thenlabor calmly on, andto complain forbear, SFulfilling hisdesign.|jU Truston,Oheart ofmine!H Thoughdarkthewayandroughtheangry sea,l! Thy pilot holds the helm, thyFather beckons thee;HOneguidesthe course ofeverysongsterfree,Tohimthine all resign.gj11Singon,Osoulofmine!Singsongsoffaith,andhope,andjoy,andcheer:jfjOutsoundthe discord gratingonthine ear,ISAndbring celestial music, sweetandclear,Tolonelierheartsthanthine.MarthaArnold Boughton.{|rq55March IHewho has both hope and faith mayacquireactualknowledge,providedhehavethe Intelligence,theCourageandthe Perseverance to provethelaw.HarmonicsofEvolutionp. 14-March 2Conscienceisthatwhichtellsusweloveorhate.or are happy or miserable, irrespective of eitherreason, convention or legal codes. Conscience, infact, is thevoiceoftheintelligentSoul.-HarmonicsofEvolutionpp.27-28.March 3Only by the most cheerfulacquiescence in andcompliance withtheLawofPersonalResponsibilityis it possible fortheindividualevertoalignhimselfwith the Constructive Principle of Nature in In-dividualLife,andthusproceedonwardandupwardalongthepathwayofindividualevolution.The Great Workp.381.56March IMarch 2March 357March 4Slowly, laboriously,and oftentimes reluctantly,it is atlastborne inuponthe intelligent conscious-ness of every student, that there is but onewaywherebytheproblemof PersonalResponsibility mayeverbesolved, andthat is by The LivingofaLife.The Great Workp.386.March5It is theprovinceof scienceto disclose thefactsof Nature. It is the province of philosophy toillustrate principles. It is the privilege of the in-dividual andsociety to accept or reject those factsastheruleandguidetoaction.Harmonicsof Evolutionp.453.March 6If ,ofhis ownfreewill and independentchoice, manelects to acknowledge and respect the majesty ofthe law hethereby earns the rewards and benefitswhichthe law guarantees.The Great Psychological Crimep.338.58March 4March 5March 659March 7Prayer and its Answer, reduced to the simpleelements which enter into the process, involve theseparate and distinct acts of asking, receiving andgiving.WhoAnswers Prayerp. 1$.March 8Laboris the truemeasureof all Soul values. Itmightwellbemadethemeasureof all material ex-change in the world of economics. // is the onlylegitimate standardofvalue in the realmofsociology.The Great Workp.256.March 9Experienceistheessentialbasisofallknowledge,and nothing will permanentlysatisfy thecravingof a Soul that is hungry for Spiritual Truth butdefinite personalknowledge.The Great Workp. 430.GOMarch 7March 8March 961March 10If wemeasurethe value of a thing bythe sor-row its loss occasions, then love is surely the"greatestthingin theworld."HarmonicsofEvolutionp. 432.March IIThegoal ofSpiritualIndependenceand Master-ship isonewhichcannotbereachedbythosewhoseimpatiencewouldimpelthemtotravel "cross-lots"ortoskipanyofthe"hardplaces."The Great Workp.318.March 12Let us intelligently, courageously and persist-ently apply ourselves to the honest and earnestsearch for definite, personal knowledge.The Great Workp. 24-62March 10March IIMarch 1263March 13Theaveragemanseemstobeshut out and awayfrom all conscious touch with the spiritual world.But this is only a seeming condition, for it is nottrue in fact.The Great Psychological Crimep.J^l.March 14Theworkshopoccupiessomuchof life, thoughtandenergythat nooneshouldrefusean occasionalhourintheplayroom.The Gay GnaniofGingaleep.6.March 15Physicaldeathis nottheend.**Itisa newgate-waywhichopenstoindividualintelligence the seem-ingly infinite possibilities of other and higherrealms of being.The Great Workp.31.GiMarch 13March 14March 1565March 16Therebeingbutone fixed and definite standardoflife for eachindividual, andthat beingthe highestideal of Equity, Justiceand Right(as determined bythe Soul Attributes of the individual himself atany given time), it follows that each individual isboundbythe great Law ofPersonalResponsibility,toconformhis life to that Standard.The Great Workp.388.March 17Man is an active, independent, self-conscious,rational and voluntary factor and power in hisownindividual evolution.The Great Psychological Crimep.299.March 18It is a scientific fact whichanyonemaydemon-strate in course of time, under proper instruction,thattheimpulseofthehumanSoulformulatedintoadefinite thoughtis aforce.The Great Psychological Crimep.58.66March 16March17March 1867March 19The badge of the charlatan is IntellectualVanity.ThebadgeoftheMasteris genuineHumility.The Great Workp.333.March20Onetruthdoesnotextinguish, norin anyman-nerconflictwith,anothertruth. It onlyaddsto itspotencyand value.The Great Workp.32.March2 JEach spiritual sphere is inhabitedbythose andthoseonlywho,byindividualeffort,haveclimbedtoits level and earned the right to enter and shareits rewards.The Great Psychological Crimep.236.mMarch 19March20March21G9March22Truelivingis astateofprogressandfulfillment,irrespective of external conditions of this earthlylife.HarmonicsofEvolutionp. If.62.March23A life of Service to others draws unto itselfall the "respect" and all the "protection" it ispossible for society,with few exceptions, to rendertoany human being.The Great Workp.306.March24The greater the candle-power of light themoreperfectlywe discern the true colors ofthingsphys-ical. In like manner, the greater the volume oftruthatourcommandthemoreclearlyareweableto discern the delicate shadings of principle whichcolor all life.The Great Workp.32.70March22March23March2471March25The definite testimony of the Masters has in-spired many to walk by Faith the hard path ofthis life, and with serenity and confidence journeyout into the mysterious realms of the. to them,Unknown.The Great Workp. 437.March26The influence of the mind upon the conditionof the physical body is one of the most patent,potentandunmistakable pathological and physio-logical facts of all Nature.The Great Psychological Crimep.91.March27Natural Science teaches courage instead ofstoicism. It inculcates unselfishness rather thansacrifice. It commands temperance and not as-ceticism. Itenjoinspatienceinsteadofresignation.HarmonicsofEvolutionp. 462.72March25March26March2773March28Richescanbuythecomfortsoflife, butthey can-notbuylife itself.WhoAnswers Prayerp.21.March29The first duty of the individual is to himself,his second to benefit humanity. The latter ishis duty whether the world appears friendly orhostile to his purpose.HarmonicsofEvolutionp.83.March30Truth is the vital principle at the foundationof all Constructive Spiritual Unfoldmentand SoulGrowth.The Great Workp.32.71March28March29March30March31Self-Control is one of the most importantachievementsofthestudentinhis struggleforSpir-itual Independenceand Illumination. It is at thesame time one of the most difficult tasks set byNaturefor IndividualIntelligenceinitsevolutionarystruggle toward Spiritual Light.The Great Workp.279.76March3177AprilSubject for ThoughtSelj-ControlSentimentInnocenceFlowerEaster LilyStoneDiamond78^iHiJHHgiaH^IHllUg^ll!lglgll!)lllllHllDHHll^llHHil!lHliyill^llllliP"IfyouaretemptedtorevealAtalesomeonetoyouhastoldAboutanother, makeit pass,Beforeyouspeak,ThreeGatesofGold.ThreenarrowgatesFirst, "Isit true?"Then, "Isit needful?" InyourmindGivetruthfulanswer. AndthenextIslastandnarrowest, "Is it kind?"Andif toreachyourlips at lastIt passes throughthesegatewaysthree,Thenyou maytell the tale, norfearWhattheresultofspeechmaybe."Authornot known to us.[lIldHllHllllflllllPfKlIldlllllKl^^IKllKldilllflflPddlKlHIi79April /Thisphilosophyacceptsthisearthlylife,andthisphysicalbody with all its functions, as a necessary, important andlegitimatepartof thedestinyofthesoul. It, therefore, en-joinsanearthlylife wellsustainedandwellroundedinallitsactivities and relations. Theindividual is notadmonishedto "losehimselfintheUniversal,"butrathertofindhimselfin a particular world of actualities. Earthly life is notpresentedhereasanillusionofthesenses,butasavery realandtangibleopportunityfor theintelligent soul.HarmonicsofEvolutionp. 462.April 2There is no achievement, in the realm of theSoul, without Personal Effort.The Great Workp.256.April 3Spiritual people, like earthly people, seek thoselocalities and that social environment which cor-respondtotheirownstagesofdevelopment.HarmonicsofEvolutionp.61.80April IApril 2April 381April 4Marriage has but one proper, natural impulse,inspiration and motive, viz., the well-being andHappinessoftheindividuals concerned.HarmonicsofEvolutionp.445-April 5Frombirth to deathmanis the one beingwhomust live, attain, enjoy or suffer in the exactratio of his own independent and rational self-development.HarmonicsofEvolutionp. 294-April 6NatureevolvesaMan. Man,co-operatingwithnature, evolvesa"Master."The Great Workp.9.82April 4April5April 6S6April 7There arethreedistinctandseparatekeystothetemple ofhealth. One of theseunlocks the outergatewhichleadstothegreat, broadcourtofphysicalNature. Another unlocks themiddle door, whichleads to the inner court ofspiritual Nature. Thethirdunlocksthesecretdoortotheinnersanctuary,the "Holy of Holies."The Great Psychological Crimep.105.April 8The spiritual development of an individual is,in truth, measured by the intelligence with whichhe applies his knowledge to theaccomplishment ofmoral purposes.The Great Psychological Crimep.236.April 9Noman'sideals cantranscendthebestand thehighestintuitionsofhisownSoul.HarmonicsofEvolutionp. 408.84April 7April 8April 985April 10Twoindividualsareasnecessary totheexistenceof Happiness as theelements(Oxygen andHydrogen)arenecessarytotheexistence of water.The Great Workp.808.April 11Thereisnoexercisesoconducive to Soulgrowthastheunselfishactofimpartingtoothers whoneed,theknowledgethatwillhelpthem.TK.in"LifeandAction."April 12There is that within man himself upon whichPersonal Responsibility depends.TheGreat Workp.869.86April 10April!IApril 1287April 13Help others to haveagood time. There is nostraighterroadtohealthandSelf-Control.FlorenceHuntleyin"Life andAction."April 14Thehighestandmostexalted phase or modeofconsciousness is thedesireof theSoulfor IndividualCompletion. Its satisfaction involves the highestactivity of theSoul, which is Love. Its completesatisfactionwecall "Happiness."The Great Workp. 244.April 15Anintelligent,purposeful and happyspirituallifedepends upon the substantial basis of an intelli-gent, purposefulandchastehumanlife.HarmonicsofEvolutionp.70.April 13April14April 158)April 16Knowledge alone determines the existence, aswellasthedegree, of MoralAccountability andPer-sonal Responsibility.The Great Workp.213.April 17Effort alone is not sufficient. It requiresUn-selfish Effort. ThismeansEffortwhich has for itsobjectbenefit toothersaswellastoSelf.The Great Workp.308.April 18Eachone of us is boundby the most exalted obligationthatcouldbefixeduponus, viz.:1. Tomakeuseofallthefaculties,capacitiesandpowersofthe Soul.2. Tomakea right use of them, in such manneras toconformourlives to theConstructivePrincipleofNature.3. Todothistothefulllimitofourownabilities.4. Todoit all the time.TheGreat Workp. 84?.90April 16April 17April 1891April 19Let it beremembered, that so long as there re-mainsoneaspiration for good, one desire for light,onecryof conscience, oneprayer for help. Naturerespondsandsendshermessengers.The Great Psychological Crimep.384-April20Actualknowledgecomesas theresult of laboredpersonal effort. A mere opinion or belief mayrestuponvery slight evidence, ornoneat all. Theacquisition of knowledge, which means a personaldemonstrationoffacts, requireswork.The Great Workp.S3.April21Ourindividual faculties, capacities and powerswere given us for avery specific and definite pur-pose. If we would reach the mountain top wemust climb. We cannot ride upon the shouldersof our fellows.The Great Psychological Crimep.285.92April 19April20April2193April22While intelligence, morality andknowledgeareallessential elementsofspiritual growth anddevelop-ment, it requires the three in relative combinationinthelife ofanindividualtodeterminehisspiritualgravity.The Great Psychological Crimep.236.April23Every man and every woman is a factor forhealth or disease, for harmonyor discord, for hap-piness or unhappiness. Every human being ra-diates his own conditions, physical, spiritual andpsychical. The radius of personal influence isonlylimitedbypersonal powerandbythecounterinfluencesofotherindividuals.HarmonicsofEvolutionp. Jf.56.April24Manobtains control of his individual faculties,capacities and powers only in accordance withhisownindependent, self-conscious and rational desireandwill, andthroughhonest,intelligent,courageousand persistent personal effort, in conformity withNature'sConstructivePrinciple.The Great Psychological Crimep. lJf.6.94April22April23April2495April25Ignorance on the one hand, and indolence onthe other, serve as "sinkers" to prevent manyanotherwise qualified individual from rising to higherandmoreexalted planes of spiritual life andbeing.The Great Psychological Crimep.287.April26Virtue nevergrew and maturedinto apermanentpossession of any Soul exceptas compensation forthestrivingsofthatSoulforbetterthings. Knowl-edge and wisdom never thrust themselves gra-tuitously upon any man. Sometime, somewhere,he has paid their full price in PersonalEffort;andthey have come to him only as compensation fortheenergyhehasspentin hisstruggleupwardsintothe light of Truth. The Great Workp.256.April27Science has come to know that the spiritualside of matter is the organic and vitalside, thatspiritual things are . the enduring things, thatspiritual forces are the governing forces of physicalphenomena, and that psychical forces are thegoverningforces of ethical phenomena.HarmonicsofEvolutionp.1J+1.96April25April 26April 2797April28"Mastery"wouldnot be Masteryif it deprivedmanof thepowerof Self-Control orofanyother ofthe faculties, capacities andpowers of the Soul bythe exercise ofwhichhe is able to do, ornot do, orundowhatsoever lieswithin thepathwayof unfold-mentoverwhichhehasoncetraveled.The Great Workp.162.April29Tofearnothing, is thekeytobothpsychologicaland physical freedom, and after that, to trust tothe InvisibleHelpersis thenextstep.FlorenceHuntleyin"LifeandAction."April 30Thereis inmanan intuitive sense or conscious-ness of a larger world for him than that alone ofwhich his physical senses bearwitness.HarmonicsofEvolutionp.132.OSApril28April 29April 3099fttaySubject for ThoughtCheerfulnessSentimentLoveFlowerLily-of-the- ValleyStoneEmerald100(p^^(^|^pg[p^|jf!^gi^pg|gp[Jlg[^^^ll!^ilS!ii^iMilI^iMllil!M.lli^(ii[lIli'lllWecannot, ofcourse, all behandsome,Andit'shardforusalltobegood;Wearesure nowandthentobelonely,Andwedon'talwaysdoasweshould.Tobe patient is not always easy,Tobe cheerful is muchharder still;Butatleastwecanalwaysbepleasant,Ifwemakeupourmindthatwewill.Andit payseverytimetolookkindly,Althoughyoufeel worriedandblue;If yousmile at the worldandbe cheerful,Theworldwill smilebackatyou.Sotrytobraceupandlookpleasant,Nomatterhowlowyouare down,Goodhumoris alwayscontagious,But you banish your friends whenyou frown.Anonymous.101May ITheRepresentativeof the Great School is themanorwomanwhose life, speech, mannerandap-pearance best conform to the common, averageideal of honesty, courtesy, graciousness and ele-gance.FlorenceHuntleyin"LifeandAction."May2Morality is a fundamental problem whichmustbereckonedwithbythosewhoelecttotravelthe pathway of the"IndependentMethod of Spir-itualSelf-Unfoldment," which alone, through thedevelopment of Constructive Spirituality, leads tothegoalofMastership.The Great Workp. 144-May3Talk of happy things. Think of pleasantthings and learn to takethis old world cheerfullyand comfortably.FlorenceHuntley,in"Life and Action"102May IMay2May3103May4An individual maycultivateorneglectthepowersof the soul, just as hemaycultivate orneglect thepowers of the bodyor spirit.HarmonicsofEvolutionp.391.May5This philosophy continually reminds man thatit is thelife herewhichdetermines life there.HarmonicsofEvolutionp.77.May 6it is safe to saythat allmendesire to liveafterphysicaldeath. Mostofthemhopeforsucha life.Manyhavefaith. Thereare, however,morewhosehope and whose faith alternate with misgivingand doubt. For hope is not faith, nor is faithknowledge, yet bothare inspirationsto life. Hopeis but a fleeting intuition, while faith is thesteadyexpectationof thesoul.HarmonicsofEvolutionp.13.104May4May5May 6105May7A gift of knowledge carries with it a sense ofappreciation and respect whichstronglyimpelstherecipienctouse it only for rightpurposes.TK. in"Life and Action."May8It isuponthispowerofreasonthat mandependsto guard himself from errors, mistakes and acci-dents of life. This is the powerwhichenables himto anticipate the natural and logical results of hisown actions.The Great Psychological Crimep.319.May 9Noeffort of the individual to "Live the Life"is ever lost. It all counts. Everydayhe squareshis life bythe Ethical Formularybringshimthatmuchnearer the goal of Spiritual IlluminationandMastership.The Great Workp.177.106May7May8May 9107May10There is a Constructive Principle of Nature. It is anestablished Principle. Thatis to say, it isfixed andimmu-table. If man would grow, evolve and unfold spirituallyand psychically hemustliveand conducthimselfinsuch man-nerastokeephimself in harmonywith that Principle. Inotherwords,hemustmaintaintheHarmonicsoftherelation.If he does this nature will do the rest and will unfold hispowers, physically, spirituallyandpsychically.TheGreat Workpp.171-72.MayIIMan stands solitary and alone upon the sum-mit of that splendid ascent of individual life, afitting expressionof the consummation of Nature'sstupendousschemeofevolution.The Great Psychological Crimep. 31.Ma$12Therewasneveryetalover's quarrel. Loveisa divineunderstanding, andthat whichbrandsit acruel, jealous, tyrannicalpassion, is the voice ofignorance. Love acknowledges a million debts, itnever sets a task. Love gives to the uttermostbut it never makes a demand. Love knows butone, andthat its other, dearer self.The Dream Childp.177.108May10MayIIMay12109Ma^13When the physical body ceases its abnormaldemands the natural tendency is temperance andchastity. Whenthemind becomes enriched withknowledgeandtheSoulbecomesconsciousofnormalliving, the desire is so to live as to enjoy Nature'sbeneficences.HarmonicsofEvolutionp.52.May14Personal Responsibility restsupon,involves theexistence of, and in its essential nature is in factandintruth,a"Duty,"a"Liability,"a"Burden,"a"MoralObligation." This is one of the most im-portant discoveries ever made by human intelli-gence.The Great Workp.382.May15Arational,spiritual self-development istheworkof years.The Great Psychological Crimep.360.110May13May14May15111May16Thepeoplewhosucceedwithpeoplearethose whopresent the greatest numberof like traits of char-acter to average people. And this is the secret ofleadershipbydivine right.FlorenceHuntleyin"LifeandAction.''May17Cultivate the sense of humor. Laughonce inawhile.FlorenceHuntleyin"LifeandAction."May18This physical life is the training-ground fromwhich we pass to a higher conflict. The life welive heredeterminestheleveltowhichwegravitatethere.The Great Psychological Crimep.335.112May16May17May18113May19Loseyourselfinyoureffortstohelpothers.FlorenceHuntleyin"LifeandAction."May20A good laugh is a better weapon of defenseagainstmaligninfluencesthananythingI know.Florence Huntleyin"LifeandAction."May21Thespirit of true co-operation is at the basis ofall Constructive Prayer;andthe individual who isnotasreadyandwillingtogiveasheis toreceive, isnotentitledtohavehis prayersanswered.Who Answers Prayerp.56.114Ma\) 19Ma))20Ma})21115May22WemustnotforgethowNatureconspiresto spread theTruth. In someremote region, by an obscure prophet, asingle truth is uttered. Theverywinds of heavenbecomeits messengers. Ignorance, power and superstition rise tocrush the intruder. Theymayseize the prophet, imprisonhim, torture him, nail him to the cross; but the truth heutteredmockstheirwrath,defiestheir authority, and escapestheir dungeons, racks and penalties. It escapes, spanningthe seas, encircling the earthandsweeping outward to theveryconfines ofhumanthought.TheDream Childpp.162-3.May23Every definite and worthy accomplishment ofthis life has its specific compensatory value in thespiritual world.The Great Workp. 440-May24Mostof usaredogmaticand intolerant withoutknowing it. It is more pleasant to preach thanit istopractice. Thereforethemajoritypreachandtheminoritypractice.HarmonicsofEvolutionp.24-]1GMay22May23May24117May25It is of the utmostimportance to the cause oftruth, thateverymanwhospeaks fortheworldtohearshouldneverallow himself to forget that per-sonal experience is the only absolute basis and in-fallible test of what we know. Whatever fails toreach the demands of this simple and exact testdoes not rise to the dignity of actual andpersonalknowledge.The Great Workp.12.May26It is easier toentertain a prejudicethan it is toacquiretheknowledgenecessarytoriseaboveit.TheGreat Workp.23.May27To travesty a noble theme is easy, for in this greatworld of ours the sublime andthe ridiculous forever marchside by side, and oftentimes their relation is one of greatintimacy.Sidebysidewalkthenobleandtheignoble,thewiseandthefoolish,theseriousandthemirthful, thefineandtheun-refined, the lofty andthe trivial, the religious and the sac-religious, thephilosophicandthefoolish.The wise man and the fakir hourly cross each other'spaths, andtheircontact andcontrast often afford alaughforthemerryandalessonforthethoughtful.TheGayGnaniofGingaleepp.205-6.118May25May26May27119May28Thereis in Naturethat which I havecometo designateas the "Higher Destiny," which seems to have under itsguidanceandcontrol all theconstructiveforcesof the Uni-verse. It makes for good always. If we onlyassume the"MentalAttitude" whichputsourlivesandourmotivesinparallel lines withtheaction of thoseforces,wedonotneedto worry or grieveortrouble overthe purely material problemsof life.TK.in "LifeandAction."May29Light dispels darkness. So also, truth dis-sipatesignorance (which is intellectual darkness).The Great Workp.32.May30ManwouldbenolongerManif the element ofPersonalResponsibilityweretakenoutofhisbeing.The Great Workp.369.120May28May29May30121Map31Among the dearest possessions of the Soulis thesovereign, independentpowertocommandinyour own right the confidence, the approval, thetrust, therespect, theappreciationandthepersonalaffectionofyourfellow menandwomen.The Great Psychological Crimep.355.122May311233sm*Subject for ThoughtSelf-CompletionSentimentHealth and LifeFlowerRoseStonePearl124(illllililllflllPIlllP^illlBllllllIlllllllilllllllllilEllHHIlil^lli^l^lip1IfMwtgfThereswungonedayinthefairJunesky|Asilver mist,Acloud-king, gleamedhisscepterhigh|By sunlight kis't.|1iInlonelypridesailedhefromplacetoplaceli Uncertain, dim,Tillhopeafarintheazuremist,Uprosetohim.mAdew-dropcloud, sunbright and sweet,First smiled, thenwept.Toher, on windywingsandfleet,pjHemadlyswept.M|.Speedingswift,theytwo, in love'sembrace,AthwarttheskyMet,melted,mingledinthedeepsofspace,Onecloud for aye.Florence Huntley.mBim Mmmif1iiiliiiiiliigiiiiiliiililiiiiiillllllililillig|^lllllllilililPlPlll]l]lii!i^iliii125June IIn the spiritual life man'sability to persist andadvancefromlowerto higherplanesofexistence iscommensurate with his own independent controlofallhisindividualfaculties, capacitiesandpowers,andinresponseto his independent,self-conscious andrationaldesireso to persist andadvance.The Great Psychological Crimep. 1^6.JuneEvery unselfish act which brings comfort, aid,joy, happiness or good to another carries with itthe obligation upon the one so receiving to givein equalmeasureto thosewhoneed.The Great Psychological Crimep. 8^1.huneThe growth and development of the Soul arelike to the growthand development of the lily; apurewhiteflower, springingfromrootsimbeddedintheearth.The Dream Childp. 166.126June IJune 2June 3127June4TheSchoolofNaturalScienceholds that wher-ever a "personal experience" is possible nothingshortofthiswill be acceptedby it as a "scientificdemonstration." All data which cannot be re-duced in theirfinalanalysisto a basisof "personalexperience"areheldby it as qualified, andsubjecttofurtherandmorecompleteverification.HarmonicsofEvolutionp.99.June 5Nomancanapplyhis knowledgeof this higherScience to selfish or ignoble purposes without him-self, sooner or later, falling a victim to the forcesandprocesseshethusemploys.TheGayGnaniofGingaleep.187.huneNature is neverimpatientwith thosewhohon-estly and humbly seek todischarge their justliabilities underherlaws.The Great Psychological Crimep.3J$.128June4June5June6129June7ThedefiniteworkofConstructiveUnfoldment,therefore,isnotmerely anintellectualdiversionoremployment. Whileitisallthat,itis alsovastly morethan that. For it is theapplicationof moralprinciplesto humanconduct. ItinvolvestheLivingof aLifeinconformitywiththeConstructivePrin-cipleofNature,asthishasbeendemonstratedbytheGreatMastersthroughouttheages,andbythemunfoldedtotheirsuccessivestudents.TheGreat Workp.151.June 8These are the attributes of theSoulSelf-Con-sciousness, Reason, Independent Choice and In-dependent, Self-Conscious and Rational Voli-tion.The Great Psychological Crimep.328.huneGod, or Nature,seems to havemadeeach par-ticular sphereof life atreasure-housetowhicheachindividual is given thekey at entrance.The Great Psychological Crimep.235.130June 7June 8June 9131June10Individual advancementmeans always andevery-whereindividualeffort in right lines.The Great Psychological Crimep.235.June 11Thepurposeofearthlife is nottofindaheaven,butto makeone.HarmonicsofEvolutionp.J+62.June12Exact and definite knowledge comes to all ofus in exact ratio with the amount of intelligence,moral courage and perseverance we put into theactivesearchfor it.The Great Workp.22.132June 10June 11June12133June 13Thosewhoachieve individual success are thosewho employ their own intelligence and their ownreason, those who exercise their ownindependentpowersandrelyupontheirownindependent judg-mentsinalltheaffairsof life.The Great Psychological Crimep. 854.June14The whole office and meaning and purpose ofprayeris MutualService.Who Answers Prayerp.37.June15Wedo not hesitate an instant to declare thatthemanwhocontrols vast wealth or large estatesdoesnot deservethemunlessheputsthemtotheirproperandlegitimate use.The Great Workp. 348.134June 13June 14June 15135June 16From the view-point of the Great School,scienceandphilosophyandreligion arein no senseconflicting schools. They do not antagonize eachother in their essential nature. On the contrary,theyare, in truth, concomitant factors in the samegreat problem of individual life and unfoldment.AndTruth is the vital element whichrelatesthemall.TheGreat Workp.185.June17This philosophy wisely holds that so long asmanlivesin thephysicalbodyandmakeshishomeupon this solid earth, his best energies belong tohis developmentin this earthly sphere of action.HarmonicsofEvolutionp.77.June 18The general average of individual happinesswill beimmeasurablyincreasedwhentheindividualis willing toexpendthesameintellectual energyinthe selection of a life-long companion that he doesin thestudyoftheartsandsciences.Harmonics oj Evolutionp. SJf.8.136June 16June 17June 18137June19For whommay wepray? Forallwhoarewearyand heavyladen; for all whoare afflicted inbody,mindorsoul;for allwhoareoppressedwithsorrowandareindistress;forall whoareboundbyignorance,superstitionorfear;forallwhohateyou, persecute or despitefully use you; for ali who sufferfromtemptationstoevil;forallwhowanderindarknessandareseekingthelight; for allwhofollowthewrongyetknowtheright; for all whoareinthebondageofevil intelligencesanddestructiveforces; forallwhoareinneedofthatwhichis in thepowerof others to bestow.TK.in "LifeandAction."June20Manwasnot given "dominion" over the king-domsbelowhimwithoutatthesametimeincurringthe Personal Responsibility which his Intelligenceandtheirinnocentignorancecreate.The Great Workp. 419.June21TheGreatSchoolteachesthat Intelligent Prayeris theopendoorbetweenthetwoworlds.Who Answers Prayerp.87.138June 19June20June21139June22Nature works only through the individual,whetheritbeanatom,acell, oraman.HarmonicsofEvolutionp.77.June23She whopresidesoverthedestiniesofthehome,even though she labor early and late to meet themultiplicityofdemandsuponhertime,herthoughtand her strength, has utterly failed of her duty ifthe spirit of bitterness, impatience, protest orcom-plaintpervades hersoulandcastsitssomber shadowoverthehome.The Great Workp.317.June24Manandwomansimply represent the two in-dispensable and vital factors in the evolution ofman. While they differ in nature, in offices, incapacities and in attainments, they are,however,equalintheirusesandoneintheirpurposes.HarmonicsofEvolutionp.220.140June22June23June2414iJune25The Inalienable Right of IndividualLiberty isonewhicheveryintelligent Soulcherishes. Butthekind of liberty which means nothing more thanmerelyto be"letalone"isofsmall valueas comparedwiththelibertyof theSoulwhichcomesfromalifeof ServiceintheCauseofTruthandHumanity.The Great Workp.806.June26History, experience and intuition unite***inproclaiming the value of the individual, both tohimselfandto theworld.HarmonicsofEvolutionp.155.June27Nature never demands more from her citizensthantheyarcabletoperform.The Great Psychological Crimep. 8^2.112June25June26June27143June28The ideals of, and the capacities for happiness,are as infinite asindividuality itself.HarmonicsofEvolutionp.250.June29Intelligence musthave occupation. Thehappyman,aswellastheunhappy,mustfindemploymentfor hisenergiesandcapacities.Harmonics of Evolutionp. 457.June30Every physical sensation, impulse, desire, emo-tion or passion is a different string upon the harpof physical nature.HarmonicsofEvolutionp. 425.144June28June29June301453fuhjSubject for ThoughtSelf-SatisfactionSentimentContentmentFlowerDaisyStoneRuby146Itfim?Whenis theageofromancequiteover?Whendoesthe spirit of fancydie?When is amantoo old for a lover?Whenis awomantooold to sigh?When are we gladdened by white hairs sprinkledOver the brown and over the gold?Whendowewelcomeaface that is wrinkled?Whenarewewilling to callourselvesold?Whenthesongofabirdhas nohintofgladness,And our hearts are not warmedbytherosesin bloom;Whenlaughterofchildhoodbeguilesustosadness,Andfullnessofspringtimecompels ustogloom;Whenlight-heartedloversaresightsthatdistressus,Andallgenerationsseemgreatbutthelast;In yearningnotpleasures,butprieststo confessus,Weknowbeyond doubtingthat fair youth ispast."Youth"and"Old Age"are words withoutmeaning,Saveas life's sorrowsareheapeduponmen;Agemaydescenduponyouth in its dreaming,While youth may abide withthree score andten.FlorenceHuntleyllllIlIllgll^llllIllKlllHlglPHIlPllllllKlHIHKldHIKldlKKlIKo147JubI....TheLaw of Compensation, theLawofMutualService,the Lawof RightUse .... fixesuponevery individual the obligation to become thetrue andwillingservantofallmen.Who Answers Prayerp.52.Jub2Christ's one long fast is about all we hear ofausterity. Heappearstohavehadin viewforthemasses not so much the scientific development ofspiritualinsight, astheright performanceofearthlyduties. Hetaught temperance in all things. Hispurpose was to furnish the principles of a perfectearthly life. It wasnot to publicly impart scien-tific facts.HarmonicsofEvolutionp.82.July 3ThePassingof aMasterWhen such as these lay down the burden ofphysical life*****then it is that the liberatedSouldivestedofits heavier mantle of materiality-rises into such conditions of Individual Freedom,Power and Happinessand intosuch regionsoftran-scendent Light and Lovelinessas"it hath not enteredinto the heartofman" to realize or understand.The Great Workp. 1+56.USA*/M2hhs149M4Sacred literature nowhere contains a noblerinspirationofhumanintelligence thanthatembodiedin ourownDeclaration of Independence. Whenitaffirmedthat amongtheinalienablerightsof manare"life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" theUnitedStatesGovernmenttookits standuponthemostexalted interpretation of nature.HarmonicsofEvolutionp. 2^1.July 5Thatwhichis ourownwill cometo us in time,andhoweverseverethepenalties ofourownerrors,the very fact of that great discoveryandthe cer-tainty of future companionship should sustain anyloving soul through whatever duties it is calledupon to fulfill.HarmonicsofEvolutionp.452.Jab6The amount of energy, physical, spiritual andpsychical, thrown into a human life, determinesthe distance to whichits influencemaybe felt andits volumeextended.HarmonicsofEvolutionp.J$l.150Jab4JabJJab6151M7The pursuit of the Good, the True and theBeautiful, is rightly said to be the highest occu-pation of the Soul.These pursuits may well besaid to coverthewholefield of properintellectualactivityand development. That which is Goodhas to dowith ethical principles. That which isTrue has to dowithscientificfact.That which isBeautifulhas todowiththe harmoniesofmateria!Nature.HarmonicsofEvolutionp.277.Jub, 8Love is the supreme activity of the intelligentSoul.HarmonicsofEvolutionp.383.hb9Ifmanwouldrise and soar above the shadow-landof earth hemustdosobytheself-controlandexerciseofthose individual faculties, capacitiesandpowersof the soul through which he is enabled todischarge his individual responsibility and at thesame time earnNature'sreward therefor, which isIndividual Immortality.The Great Psychological Crimep.333,152/i*7M8July?9153M10Aspitchinmusicis governed bythe numberofvibrationspersecond, so thetruepitch of ahumanlife is governedbytherapidityof all its activities.HarmonicsofEvolutionp.J+20.JuhfllEveryactofthislifeorthelifetocome,sofarasweknow,whichpurposelydeprivesa fellowmanofthat which of rightis his,brings to the wrong-doeradefinite soul retribution.The Great Psychological Crimep.34-1July,12Thepathto theSouthisextremelynarrowandrough,up-hill all theway, in thesunandfacing thewind. Totravelthiswrayis difficult. It calls forthemostintenseandunre-mittingPersonalEffort. Everystepofthewaythetravelermustovercomethepullofgravityfrombehindandthepushofthewindinfront. Hemustclimbovermanyanobstruc-tion andremovemanyan obstacle from his way. Andhemustdoall this himself.TheGreat Workp.27S.154hkioJulyItJuly12155M13Receivingand giving. This is, indeed, the fun-damentalbusinessofindividual life. It is thebasicfunction and process of the vSoul. Inits primaryaspect this represents the sum total of life's activ-ities.The Great Workp.250.Jub14The self-conscious, intelligent Egoknows itselfto be anindividual. Manfeels and knowsthateveryimpulse of his nature, every concept of the brain,every act of his life, every aspiration of the Soul,emanatesfrom himself and has itseffect upon him-self as an individual.HarmonicsofEvolutionp.196.July, 15Whocan estimate the benefit that would flowfromtheexchangeofmerefaithinalifetocomeforactualknowledgethatsuchis afact?HarmonicsofEvolutionp.19.156M13July14July)15157Jub16Allmenandwomendesire tobeloved, andit isthe hope of this realization that inspires us all intheStrugglefor Happiness both here andin the realmsof Spiritual life beyond.The Great Workp.352.Jub17RightPrayingisthe bond between those who needandthosewhocangive.Who Answers Prayerp.37.Jub18ThroughtheFacultyof Consciousness wereceive,andby the power ofWill wemaygive again. Inthese two attributes of the Soul,the one aFacultyandtheotheraPower, wefind our "WorkingTools."Theyconstitute ourprimaryequipment as individ-ual intelligences.The Great Workp.250.158M16Jub17Mis159M19If the student didnothingmorethanworkoutthe ethical section andconform his life strictly tothe principles therein contained, nature will, in herowntime, dothe rest. Inherowndeliberate timeandmethodical wayshewillunfoldforhimeachandall of his spiritualsensesandhis psychical faculties,capacities andpowers.The Great Workp.391.Jab20Asamanthinks, so is he, andsodoeshe labor.TheSoul whohas climbed to the summit, whohasreachedthegoal,whohasattainedhisheart'sdesire,is the one and only mortal properly equipped toteachthegospelofhappinesstoanignorant andsor-rowing world. He is the only individual rightlyconditioned to furnish both example and precept.HarmonicsofEvolutionp.J+60.Jub21Thelaw of love is thelawof life; but there isone inexorable decreeof this perfectlawthatmustbe widely taught. Over broken vows, neglectedduties, anddespised obligations shall no tworeachthecityof their dreams.The Dream Childp.165.160M19July20July21161M22Thirstforpowercauses greater suffering in thisworld thandothemere fleshly appetites andpas-sionsofmen.HarmonicsofEvolutionp.53.M23The artist who can sinkhimselfin his art isungrudginglypraisedbytheworld.HarmonicsofEvolutionp.J>55.July24"I," "Me" and "Mine" are dominant notes in humansociety. Fromthecradletothegravewearevictimsofthepersonal pronoun. Weliveinitourselvesandourneighborsthrust it upon us. Absorbedin this personal pronounandinthegreatpersonalproblem,men,womenandchildren,thewide world over, live, think and labor for "I," "Me" and"Mine." Soself-centeredarethemostofusthattheseper-sonalpronounsof ourneighborsare but half heardandim-mediatelyforgottenHarmonicsofEvolutionp. Ji-55.162M22hh23July2410:3M25Musicistherefugeoftiredsouls. Itrestsbody,spiritandsoulfromthefrictionsof dailyliving.HarmonicsofEvolutionp.J^28.M26You mustsobuildthatyoushallatall timesholdyourself boundtobalance the account of all yourbenefitsunderthe great LawofCompensation. Forthis Lawis inexorable and immutable, as well asall beneficent.The Great Workp.260.Jab27Learnwhenandwhere tobesilent. Oneof thegreatest accomplishments anymanorwomanmayachieve is the art of cheerfulsilence.Florence Huntley.154A*25July26July27165M28TheSclf-Controlwhichthe GreatSchoolwouldhaveitsvotaries attain means that every appetite, every passion,every desire, every emotion, every impulse of the Soul,whetherupontheplaneof thephysical, thespiritualorthepsychical,shall besoabsolutelyunder thecontrolofthein-dividualthathecaninaninstantandbyasimpleactoftheWill, eithercheckit, suspend it, divert it, orconvert it intochannelsofConstructiveactivity.TheGreat Workp.289.M29Theso-called"new woman"isonlytheuniversalwomanwith a strongerwill, better controlledemo-tions, better reasoning powers and alarger knowl-edge ofherself andtheworld.HarmonicsofEvolutionp. 28Jf..Jub30Manhasbeen cheintellect of theworld,womanits soul. Manhas reasoned, womanhas believed.She could notcope withhisargument,he scornedherintuitions. Todaytheyarecomingclosertogether;her quickened intellect is presenting her cause tohis reason, while his expanding soul is opening tothehighertruths of life.The Dream Childp.169.166M28July29July30167Juh, 31If, upona basis of strict merit, weare able tocommand our own intelligent self-respect, ourfriends and fellows will not be long in discoveringthat fact, andwhentheydotheywill giveustheirrespect without waiting for us to canvassthemforit.TheGreat Workp.32J>.168M31169AugustSubject for ThoughtPersonalResponsibilitySentimentHappinessFlowerPondLilyStoneSardonyx or Peridot170^Illllllllllllllllgllli^ltiiPI^I^IHllUDDHllHllHHHllHllHa^lllHllllUUli"Whoasks not, thechambersaredarkenedWhere his soul sits in silence alone.Whogivesnot, hissoulneverhearkenedTothelove call of zoneuntozone.Whopraysnot, exists, buthelives not,Ablotandadiscordis he.Whoasksnot,receivesnotandgivesnot,Werebetterdrownedinthesea.Ah, theasking, receivingandgivingIs the soul of the life that welive.AllthebeautyandsweetnessoflivingIstoask,toreceiveandtogive."npp@ilili@iiiiail(lil@ililfiil(liipiliiii(ifiililililililil(iii(illliililiniii171August IRigidausteritieshavenoplacein thelife whoseruleandguidearetemperanceandself-control.HarmonicsofEvolutionp.462.August 2It is onlywhenthe Soul turns to others with acryof love and recognition that Happiness pausesin its onwardflight.The Great Workp.308.August 3Thespiritual plane is just as tangible and visi-ble toaspiritualmanasour physical planeis tan-gible and visible to a physically embodied man.Thehand-claspoftwospiritualbeingsis justasrealas, andfarmoremagneticthan that oftwophysi-cally embodied individuals.HarmonicsofEvolutionp. 48.172August 1August 2August 3173August 4TheSchoolof the Masters, agesuponages ago,demonstrated that Morality is an exact science,andthatitisatthevery foundation ofallConstruct-ive Spirituality. Having discovered and demon-strated thisfact, it became clear to theWise Menthat agreat, broad foundation of MoralPrinciplemustfirstbelaidfortheworldtostanduponbeforeitwouldbepossible forit toreceivespiritualknowl-edge or rightly use it.The Great Workp.205.August5Nextto the Sunlight of Knowledgethe Star ofFaith shinesmost brightly inthelivesof menandillumines most brilliantly the pathway of earth.The Great Workp. 437.August 6Adefinite knowledgeof that which lies beyondremovesall doubtsand all fears.The Great Workp. 437.174August 4August5August 6175August 7In all thisworkof Constructionyoumustbuildin suchmannerthat you shall in nowise trespassupontherights, privileges,prerogatives,possessions,dutiesorobligationsofyourfellowman.The Great Workp.260.August 8Whatothermotivecaninspire thereally happymanexcept the desire tomakeotherpeople happy?HarmonicsofEvolutionp. 4-57.August 9Whilst individual consciousness is, perhaps, asprofoundamysteryasthereis in all theuniverse, itis, nevertheless,theessentialfoundationofallourin-dividual effortsandall ourindividualprogress.The Great Work p. 214.17ftAugust7August 8August 9177August10Inthat life thewordhurryis unknown. Thereis time to learn. There is no sense of haste norneed of it.The Dream Childp. ^5.August I IThethingsweknowarethoseofwhichweareinposition tomakethe bestandmostintelligent use,bothinourownbehalfandin behalf of those whoneed ourhelp. This fact alone gives to them avalue and an importance which areparamount.The Great Workp.19.August 12Hewhogives grudgingly the crust of bread tothe hungry wayfarer has done a physical act, buthehasperformedonlythesmallestpartofhisDuty.The Great Workp.317.178AugustJOAugust I 1August 12179August13In the marvelous unfoldment of Nature'sLawof Compensation every conscious and intentionalevasion or violationof PersonalResponsibility mustbepaidfor"totheuttermost,"eitherhereorinthegreat Hereafter.The Great Workp.383.August 14Oneofthehardestlessonstolearninlife is thatthe manwhodiffers with younot only inopinions,butin principles, maybe as honestand sincere asyourself.TK.August 15WhentheMastercomesto the final transitioncalled 'Death,' hehimself has no doubts as to theissue. Heknowsthat this is but another step inthe Evolution of the Individual. He knows thatdeath does not end his career. He knows thathis personal identity will notbelost,nor even clouded,for anhour. Heknowsthat in death there is no sting.The Great Workp. 463.180August13August 14August 15181August16In some form or phase, every achievementof the Soul, from the standpoint of IndependentSpiritual Development, is dependent upon the in-dividual PowerofSelf-Control andupontheexerciseof that powerin the livingof a life in conformitywith theConstructivePrincipleofNature.The Great Workp.279.August17Love of life inspires every living thing. It is,however, manalonewhohopes for immortality.HarmonicsofEvolutionp.13.August 18It is important that manshouldknowthat he survivesphysicaldeath. Itisequallyimportantthatheshouldknowthatthisearth life affordsopportunitieswhichdonotobtainin spiritual life. It is importantthatheshouldrealize thatearthly life constitutes a series of activities which appeartohaveendless consequences. Thisphilosophycontinuallyreminds manthat it is the life here which determines lifethere. Itisthemotiveherewhichdeterminesthehabitationof thespiritthere. Itis the act here which evokes recompenseorpenalty uponthesoulin thatotherlife. In brief,it isthefoundationherewhichsupportsthesuperstructurethere.HarmonicsofEvolutionp.77.182August 16-August17August 18183August19Humancharacter is thecommonexpression forquality in human life. Here, again, the key is inthe hands of each individual. Hemaymake hislife harshorsweet toward his fellowman, pleasingor offensive, ashechoosestodevelophis character.Harmonics ofEvolutionp.1^21.August20Alltheworldlovesalover. Itloveshimforhisradiance. He represents to the Soul, ethicallyspeaking, what physical perfection and beauty doto the eye. The world loves a lover because forthemomenthe is the visible, living ideal of everyother Soul. Heis ourowndesire tangibly realizedin the flesh.HarmonicsofEvolutionp.J^33.August21Whenthe Mastersaid: "ThyFaithhathmadethee whole," he crystallized into definite form agreat fundamental principle which underlies allsystemsof metaphysical healingwhereintheeffortsofthepatienthimselfareapotentialfactor.The Great Psychological Crimep.99.184August19August20August21185August22There comes a time when the physical bodyreaches its limit of growth, but the growth of theSoul in knowledge and experience never ceases, sofar as we know.The Great Workp.255.August23Noman is in position to understand or appreciate howinfinitesimallysmallandseeminglyinsignificant, bycompar-ison, is thevolumeof hisowndefinite, personalknowledge,untilheundertakestowriteoutindefinite formacrystallizedstatementofthosethingshecansaytrulyheknows. Thenit is for the first time, he becomes clearly conscious howmeageris hisstoreofactualknowledgeandhowconspicuousis his intellectual poverty.TheGreat Workp.17.August24Underthe"PrincipleofUse"every individual isobligated by the law of individual being to makeactive and beneficent use of all his possessions.Underitsoperationno manis entitledtothatwhichhedoesnot orcannot use.The Great Workp. 846.186August22August23August24187August25It can* *beunderstoodand dimlyappreciatedhowvitallyimportantit is forusall to"becomeaslittle children" (in thepurityofmotivesandintheinnocencyofanyintenttooffendagainsttheLawofRighteousness thatmakes for Spiritual Life) if wewould "inherit thekingdom."The Great Workp. 448.August26Notrue religion ever has demandednor in theverynature of things ever will demandof youthesurrenderofyourindividualresponsibility,noryourmoralaccountability,noryourpowerofself-control,noranyofthefaculties, capacitiesandpowersuponwhichyou mustdependfortheachievementofyourIndividual Immortality.TheGreat Psychological Crimep.353.August27Theworld is full of kindness, pessimism to thecontrary. Generousimpulsesabound. Charity iseverywhere. The average man experiences altru-isticimpulses inmanyforms.HarmonicsofEvolutionp. 455.188August25August26August27189August28Under theGreatLaw of Spiritual Unfoldment,menandwomenare morally accountable and per-sonally responsible for their acts and conduct, tothe full limit of their individual knowledge, otherthings being equal.The Great Workp.212.August29Theproperperformanceofsomeofoursimplestdutiesof life often calls foracharacter and qualityof Self-Control almost immeasurably superior lothatwhich enablesustoendure with patience themostintensephysical suffering.The Great Workp. 314.August30FaithcommandsLight.Youhave donewith theshadows; lift up youreyesandfromhenceforthdwell in the light.The Dream Childp.105.190August28August29August 30191August31To carryour Responsibilities, perform our Duties anddischargeourObligationsat all isataskbeforewhichmanyastrongmanhasfallen. It isindeedonebeforewhichanymanor woman mightpausewithafeelingof doubt anddread.ButtodoallthiswiththesoulforeverkeyedtotheleveloftrueSpiritualUnfoldmentisevenamoredifficulttask. Butitis atthe same timeamoreexaltedone. Itcallsforthebestthere is inus.TheGreat Workp.315.192August31193SubjectforThoughtThe BasisofResponsibilitySentimentWisdomFlowerPoppyStoneSapphire194ililiiililililiiiSH@ililg[iilililii^(i(i@llilllgililililllililllllilr-"m"Tokeepmyhealth! Todomywork! Tolive!Toseetoit Igrowandgainandgive!Nevertolookbehindmeforanhour!Towait in weaknessandwalk in power!Butalwaysfrontingforward to the light!Alwaysandalwaysfacingtowardthe right!Robbed, starved or defeated, fallen wideastrayOn, with whatstrength I have,backto theway."Authornot knownto us.llil(plll!llflililil(i(liiilillillillll!f(i!iia@illiil!lllilil[lllllllilllllllllll!l195September IThework of the initiate in the GreatSchool isthatofa"Builder." Fromthebeginningtotheendof his labors he is buildingthe"Templeof HumanCharacter." This he doesupon the solid rock ofenduringTruth and"whenthe Templeis completed"it stands as a column of unfading"Light"to illu-mine the pathway oflifetoall whotravelthat way.The Great Workp. 1^5.September 2Thehistory of humandevelopment proves thathappinessthe goalofhumandesiresisastate ofconsciousness thatdoesnotdepend uponthe physicalappetites andpassions, noruponthe acquisition ofmaterial wealth. It proves further, that not evenpowerorposition orfameor honoristheguarantyofthis coveted estate.HarmonicsofEvolutionp. 21)3.September 3Knowledgecomes to the individual only as theresult of Personal Effort. Every item must be,and is, paid forby his ownpersonal effort, eitherphysical, spiritual, mental or moral, and for thisreason it becomes his earned increment. At thesametime it becomesapermanentpossession.The Great Workp.255.196September /September 2September 3197September 4IntheaccomplishmentofSpiritual Independence,asthetermisemployedin thiswork,the AttitudeofSoul is the first thing to beaccomplished,and Per-sonal Effortin harmonytherewithis the second.The Great Work p.811.September 5Self-Control is, indeed, thefirst ofthethreegreatfundamental problems of Mastership. Natureevolves aman. Nature alone, however,can neverevolve a Master. Mastership involves a processwherein the intelligence and volition of manhim-self are vital and essential factors.The Great Workp.286.September 6Theroad to wisdom has few travelers.The Dream Childp.122.198September 4September 5September 6199September 7Thebest womanhoodof todayis arrayed for a peacefulcrusade. Thatcrusadeisconductedinthe nameofeducation,industry,art,and of equality, altruism andlove. Shethusmovesinto higher activities while maintaining the feminineprincipleofaccomplishmentbypacificmethods. Shestandsforarbitration,notforwar;forprinciples andnotfor policies.Sheputsquestionsofmoralitybeforequestionsof expediency.Sheseeksdomesticequalityratherthanpoliticalpower. Shestandsformercyaswell asfor justice. Sherelies uponthepowerofloveratherthanthepoweroflegislation.HarmonicsofEvolutionp.284.September 8ThewholeproblemofSociologyisfoundedupontheprin-ciple of co-operation. But the principle of co-operation isonly another expression for the "Lawof Mutual Service."AndinitsfinalaspectandanalysistheLaw of MutualServ-iceisbutanotherexpression forthe mutualReceivingandGiving involvedin Prayer andtheAnswertoPrayer. Inthisviewof the subject Prayer and its Answer arethevery founda-tionprincipleuponwhichthesocialstructureis erected.TK.in"LifeandAction."September 9Somethings we know and weknowthat we knowthem.Somethingsweassume to know, but weknowthat wedonotknowthem.Some things webelieve,but we do not know them,nordoweevenassumetoknowthem.Allotherthingsweneitherknow,norassumetoknow, nordoweevenbelieve them.The Great Workp.11.200September 7September 8September 9201September 10It is possible forustodwelltoomuchuponthesubject of our own weaknesses, faults and short-comings,andgrowdiscouraged. Oneshouldindulgehimself in the effort at Self-Analysis, until he hasdiscovered every one of thesenotthathe shouldgrowfearfulof them,but thathe mayadopt suchacourse of life andconductaswill overcomethem.TK. in'1LifeandAction."September IIRational happiness is the highest attainment oftheSoul.HarmonicsofEvolutionp.383.September 12Thisis the philosophyof faith, hopeandhappi-ness,andofthepersistenceandprogressof theCom-pleted Individual in anotherandhigherworldthanthis.HarmonicsofEvolutionp.226.202September 10September 11September 12203September 13Remember* * *that life is but the shadowofreality; that death is mere transition, and thatlove is Immortal.The Dream Childp.220.September 14Theword "completion" must not be confusedwith theideaof "perfection,"normust it betakentomeanthecompletionofindividual development.Sciencehasnowhere discovered astateorconditionofperfectioninman. Neitherhasitdiscoveredanyindividual relation or attainment whichmeanstheendof individual effort andachievement.HarmonicsofEvolutionp.213.September 15From the standpoint of the actor the moralquality of every act of an intelligent individualmustbemeasuredbythemotivewhichpromptsit.The Great Psychological Crimep.270.204September 13September 14September 15205September 16Thereis nosingleindex which marksthestatusofapeoplesoperfectly,inanevolutionarysense,astheposition which they accord to their women. His-tory tells this story on every page throughout theages past. It will tell it on every page of futurehistory.TK. in "Lifeand Action."September 17Themanwhodevotes himself faithfully to thecentral problemofmaintaining theharmonyof hisrelation to the Constructive Principle of Naturemay make some "mistakes" and some possible"errors,"buthewillnevercommita"sin." Solongas his Soul is in harmony with the Great CentralPrinciple it is impossiblefor himto commitan in-tentionalwrongorinjure hisfellowman.The Great Workp.173.September 18Everyideal is acomposite of individual charac-teristics. These individual characteristics may beas "numberless as the sands upon the seashore;"nevertheless,when they are assembled or broughttogetherin proper relation, theymakeup the idealcharacter.TK. in "Lifeand Action."206September 16September 17September 18207September 19All things, humanly speaking, are possible tothelover. Thecourage,theendurance,thepatienceand the suffering of faithful love are re-read andre-told from generation to genera don. The barefactsofhistoryirrespectiveofscienceconstituteun-answerable proofthatmanandwomanalone havewrought out the true Love Story of the World.Thesearetheunanswerableproofs thatloveis bornof the Soul. HarmonicsofEvolutionp. Ifilf.September20Natural Science, and the Philosophy of Lifefoundedonthatscience, acceptChrisl as an exem-plarof truth. Itregardshimasamongthegreatestof Masterswhohave proved the fact of life afterphysical deathbyscientificandnaturalmeans.HarmonicsofEvolutionp.25.September21Menappear to themselves and to others to bedoinganinfinitevarietyofthings. This,in aphysi-cal sense, andevenin apurelyintellectual sense isquite true. In an ethical sense, however, allmenareinrealitydoingthesamething. Inreality,allmenare struggling for thesameultimateethicalstate of theSoul.HarmonicsofEvolutionp.289.208September 19September20September21209September22Acompletemasteryof NaturalScience necessitates:1. Aphysicalorganism thatwill sustainthe proper re-finement.2. Anintelligencewhich comprehendsthe philosophyasawhole.3. Thewilltomaintaincontrolovereverydepartmentofindividualnature.4. Themoralcourage to rightly applyandpractice theknowledgeandpowersgained.HarmonicsofEvolution p. 4-9.September23It is notenoughtoknowthelawoflove;lovingis the greater gift.The Dream Childp.127.September24Those who"Live the Life"here in accordancewith the Ethical Formulary, are able to make thetransitofphysicaldeathconsciously andincompletepossessionofall theirintelligent faculcies, capacitiesand powers.The Great Workp. UO.210September22September23September24211September25God,or Nature is never in haste. Their millsgrind slowly, but they grind "exceeding fine."Each delinquent is givenampletimeto "workouthis penalties" under the LawofPersonalResponsi-bilitywhich is but another way of "working outhis ownsalvation."-The Great Workp.883.September26The "Method" of the Great School has beenwrought out in conformity with the ConstructivePrinciple and ProcessofNaturein Individual Life.The primary and fundamental purpose of thismethod is to unfold and develop the faculties,capacitiesandpowersoftheIntelligentSoultotheirhighest constructive possibilities and subject aloneto theindependentactionandoperation of its ownWill.TheGreat Workp. 148.September27Castein the spiritual worldmeansmorethan itdoeshere. Peoplethereare notsooftenfoundoutofplace. In a literal sense, men show their "truecolors" in the spiritual world. The natural lawleaves the individual little opportunity for simula-tion. He appears as he is, stupid or active, dullor intelligent, evil or good. Heappears selfish orcowardly, noble or exalted, just as he is.HarmonicsofEvolutionp.66.212September25September26September27213September28Whowills mayscale the heights.The Dream Childp.139.September29Untilweareabletocommendourselves to our-selves ingoodconsciencewehavenoright tocom-mend ourselves to others at all. And when wehaveonce truly attained to a stateand conditionof Soul growth which justly entitles us to ourowncommendation it will not be necessary for usto commend ourselves to others.The Great Workp. 324.September30Love is as involuntary as breathing. It is theinstant andinvoluntary response of the individualto the universal law of harmonics. There is noknownprincipleorprocessinNaturethatcan com-pel love between the very meanest of Nature'schildren. Love is the exact reverse of compulsion.HarmonicsofEvolutionp.307.214September28September29September30215