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Ego and Personality The
open discussion period that followed centered around
the topic of personality and whether it is determined, genetically,
environmentally or Egoically. It was noted that
while some scientists favor the idea of genetic influence, others favor the
idea of environmental influence. However, it was pointed
out that the major determinant of personality is the Ego, who brings
many lifetimes of experience into each incarnation. One
questioner wanted to know to what extent the decarnate Ego can determine the
conditions of his next incarnation. Richard said that the Ego is free to
choose the circumstances of his incarnation—such as time, nation and parents—depending
upon what he wishes to accomplish but is limited by his karmic status and
level of advancement. Since an Ego incarnates for the purpose of advancement,
he would choose the society and surroundings most conducive to furthering
that goal. Thus, millions of advanced Egos, who have refrained since Lemurian
and Atlantean tines from incarnating into societies which do not offer
possibilities for advancement, will welcome the establishment of the Kingdom
of Cod where they can continue on the path to spiritual perfection. The
final portion of the question and answer session was devoted to a discussion
of the karmic implications of physical illness. Although illness may be the
outworking of karma from a previous life, it could also be the result of an Ego’s choosing a body defect to aid him in learning certain
lessons. Additionally, physical disorders are mostly
precipitated by feelings of guilt and negative thoughts. (10-1968) |
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