BEGINNING EXERCISE - Preparation for the Light

The mind should be filled as much as possible with thoughts of the coming into the body of a God power that has not been there before. For this reason, the reading of any light fiction books or going to the theatre, and seeing of any plays, or the reading of newspapers with all of their sordid reports should be avoided. Nothing should be read except that which is inspiring and which will direct the thoughts of the mind toward spiritual things.

Listening to beautiful music of a classical or religious nature, either on radio, stereo or piano, will be helpful, where as wild and stimulating music should be avoided, if possible, or at least not permitted to impress upon your mind. This does not mean that business affairs cannot be attended to or that the usual conversation in the home should be avoided, but it does mean to eliminate in your spare time any thinking or impressions upon the mind which are not of the highest nature.

You should retire as early as possible each evening, and let your closing thoughts each night be upon the coming of the Holy Ghost in the form of the first spiritual influx; and you should rise as early as possible after sunrise and give thanks for the day, take a deep breath and invite by your attitude of mind the coming of new life and vitality.

If these suggestions are followed until you receive the next set of instructions, you will be conscious of a great change taking place within you.

CONCENTRATION - LETTING GO

During this coming week,  meditate upon the various paths you have trodden since your childhood, and think of the path that you are now on. Think of the goal you believe is at the end of your path; then think of the reward that awaits you there. By tuning your thoughts inward in this manner and trying to analyze your real Self and its journey through life, you will discover what constitutes the strong and the weak points in your character and what constitutes the real joy of heaven.