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CONTENTS

For November, 1960

EDITORIAL: MOVING THE WORLD .......................................................................... 2

UNDERSTANDING BECOMES A CORPORATION ................................................ 3

WAKE UP THE GOD IN YOU AND LIVE ................................................................... 3

CO-ORDINATION ........................................................................................................... 5

THE NEW AWAKENING (Part III) ............................................................................. 6

WORLD REPORT ........................................................................................................... 9

From A TRIP IN THE NIGHT ...................................................................................... 12

BOOK REVIEW ............................................................................................................... 16

BULLETIN BOARD ........................................................................................................ 16

COMING LECTURES .................................................................................................... 18

THE STAFF

EDITOR ........................................................................................... Dr. DANIEL W. FRY

asst. editor ................................................................................... hope troxell

asst. editor .............................................................................. cleve twitchell

circulation manager ........................................................................ john root

cover design by ....................................................................... ralph huffman

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UNDERSTANDING

VOLUME V NOVEMBER 1960 NUMBER 11

DEDICATED TO THE PROPAGATION OF A BETTER UNDERSTANDING AMONG ALL THE PEOPLES OF THEEARTH, AND OF THOSE WHO ARE NOT OF THE EARTH.

EDITORIAL: MOVING THE WORLDBy DANIEL W. FRY

MANY MEMBERS OF ORGANIZATIONS which are devoted to the improvement of man's lot and tothe uplifting of his consciousness, often experience a depressing sense of inadequacy. It appears that theirefforts are of no avail. That the inertia and the apathy of the world is so tremendous that no individual orgroup could possibly have any effect upon it.

I have often wondered how many of these people have ever watched a pair of tug boats take a giant ocean

liner out of the harbor. When the tiny tugs come chugging up to the mammoth bulk of the liner, they

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appear almost as two flies approaching an elephant. It seems almost conceited of the tugs to think thatthey could ever move such a tremendous mass.

The towing lines are drawn into place, and foam spurts from the stern of each of the tugs as their tinypropellers churn the water. The observer watches the ship for what seems to be a long time, and nothing

happens. Just as he is coming to the conclusion that a mistake has been made, and that the tugs will neverbe able to start the ships, his eyes detect a minute and almost indistinguishable motion. The great ship isactually beginning to move!!

As the tug's engines continue to labor, the ship slowly, but surely gathers speed, and is eventuallyescorted clear of the harbor and into the open sea where its own giant engines may safely be put to work,and the ship is well and truly on its way to distant parts.

The task of Understanding is much the same. The impatient reformer who is determined to change theworld at a single stroke, comes charging headlong against the inertia of that world, and receives only a

bruised head in payment for his efforts.

It is the constant, gentle, patient, but unyielding tug which will move the world, and mould the destiny ofman.

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UNDERSTANDING BECOMES A

CORPORATION

Understanding became a non-profit corporation in the state of California on Sept. 22, 1960. Following isa portion of the Articles of Incorporation as accepted by Californias Secretary of State:

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That we, the undersigned, have this day voluntarily associated ourselves together for the purpose offorming a corporation under the General Non-Profit Corporation Law of the State of California, and dohereby certify:

FIRST: That the name of said corporation shall be UNDERSTANDING, INCORPORATED.

SECOND: That the primary purposes for which the said corporation is formed are as follows:

(a) To search for true and practical solutions to those great basic problems which presently threaten thehappiness, the welfare, and, indeed, the very existence of humanity upon the earth; and

(b) To promote and encourage a complete and precise determination of the true causes of said problemswhich, when achieved, leads directly to clear understanding thereof, opening the way to practicalsolution; and

(c) To chart the total area of mutual agreement in the social science of today; that is, to determine and list

the total number of basic postulates or tenets designed to guide the behaviour of man toward his fellowman, which are accepted as valid by all races and creeds upon the earth today, by which process results

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comparable to the phenomenal development achieved by the same process long practiced in the field ofphysical science may also be achieved; and

(d) To chart in like manner the area of world wide agreement in the spiritual science, by means of whichto achieve a rapid advance in the understanding of the true goal of life and in the practice of right

relationships; and

(e) To engage in scientific and other research, study, analysis and investigation of any and all things andin any and all fields, in an endeavor to obtain new, greater and advanced knowledge; and theestablishment of truth, all for the betterment, improvement, encouragement and advancement of mankind.

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WAKE UP THE GOD IN YOU AND LIVE

By MARTHA BAKER

THE GREAT CHALLENGE Of our day is to provide leaders with the courage and determination topresent the truth even though many will be offended by it; and in some cases it will invite persecution.Many seals have been placed upon the minds of men, and it will take fearless leadership to remove themif the people are to be informed of the truth that will make them free.

The laws of life are simple when understood, and the average man has the intelligence to see thesimplicity of them when presented in a logical way. Too much mysticism has surrounded the teachings ofChrist. His mission was to abolish death, and the fear of death.

"Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner:" St. Paul said, "Butbe thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God; who hath saved us, andcalled us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace,which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began; but is now made manifest by the appearing ofour Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath ABOLISHED DEATH, and hath brought LIFE ANDIMMORTALITY to light through the Gospel." II Tim. 1:8-10

Isn't is true that the message our space brothers have brought us is to heed the message of Christ Jesus,and seek to purify ourselves even as He is pure.

It takes courage to stand in the doctrine of Christ against the unbelieving world and the self-righteouschurch members who know nothing of living the higher laws that bring forth the phenomenal power ofGod Almighty.

However, in spite of the ridicule and persecution that always attend those who have the courage to doanything that is different from the accepted beliefs of the majority, each person who knows something oftruth should seek to impart his knowledge to others that they too may become interested in New Agework and assist in dispelling this darkness from the earth. Your influence is more important than youthink. "The harvest is plenteous and the laborers are few." Each person has a divine pattern to follow, andshould be encouraged to seek the will of God for him so that he may find his niche in the scheme ofthings and contribute to the betterment of mankind. Sometimes outside help and

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guidance is needed to turn man to his God within. For this reason God has provided teachers andpreachers to point the way back to God.

Almost anyone with a sincere desire to serve in the work of restoration of God's plan for earth, canbecome a leader of a group, whether large or small it makes no difference. As one gives out what he has

learned he will receive more to give.

My book WAKE UP THE GOD IN YOU AND LIVE was designed as a textbook that can be used by anyindividual for his own spiritual development or used for teaching a group. It is written in such simplelanguage that even a child can understand these teachings, and make them practical in everyday living.

One 9 year old boy told his mother that "If you need money, all you have to do is to pray for it, thenforget about it and in a little while you will have it." And he demonstrated this on several occasions.

Another small boy only 7 years old has formed a group with his brothers and sisters and friends, usingthis book as a guide in living these higher laws. His club is called A NEW WAY OF LIVE CLUB. He

hopes to teach other children some of the things he and his family have learned from reading this book.

If children this age can understand and put to use the information in this book what could a sincere adultdo with it?

In 1957 my husband and I were teaching in San Antonio, Texas. One young woman there was veryimpressed with our message. She had no job or income but her needs were supplied, and she never evenlooked for a job the whole two months we were there. She found money in the strangest places and sheseemed to have no concern for her supply. Her faith in us and our message was so thoroughly acceptedthat she quickly learned to apply the law, and had many instances of phenomenon at that time and since.

One of the main features of our teaching is the practice of Divine Love projection. This power of love canmove mountains.

One man used it to remove a growling dog from blocking the door into a cafe. The dog just got up andwalked away, without a word being spoken.

The projection of divine love is the key to the solution to every problem. Complete detailed instructionsare given in the book WAKE UP THE GOD IN YOU AND LIVE. You can secure this book fromUNDERSTANDING

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HEADQUARTERS or direct from ALLISON PRESS.

The main reason our teachings have been so effective, is the practice of this love projection in the classes.To those who are not so spiritually inclined it may seem foolish but all we ask is that you try it and seehow well it works.

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THE MISNAMED "Flying Saucer" movement has come of age, and by that I mean, there has appeared tobe more to the phenomena, than what is on the surface. To reach maturity of judgment on this subject, wemust not consider it alone; it simply is part of God's One Universe of Creation. Nothing can stand alonenot even man; he is obliged to co-operate with all the forces coming to his attention. I believe it can bestated: "It is co-operate or perish."

We should, to the best of our ability, connect the ships of the skies and heavens to all other things. It ismy present opinion this can be done and it is not a tiresome task, for we have many writings on this verysubject of connection. To name them all would be nearly an unending task, but the so-called "SpaceBooks" themselves now commonly circulated, make a positive connection, with the remaining parts ofthe Universe.

The overall fact seems to be, that earth people are stranded in materialism and unspiritual thinking, muchless spiritual demonstration of that Power. We have receded from the spiritual so far, that we are in actual

jeopardy, much as was Atlantis, Lemuria and Sodom and Gomorrah. As stated in nearly all the so-calledspace books, an attempt is being made to assist us. We are told that we do not know in what "darkness"

we live, that darkness coming from lack of spiritual understanding. We simply do not appreciate thewords of the Master, namely: "It is the Spirit (God) that QUICKENETH." God the Father is behind allmotion, both physical and spiritual, with the spiritual preceding, at all times.

Our Brothers from other planets, know this fact and have put it into their lives and practice. By means ofspiritual Power and Understanding, they conquer space, although it be millions of miles in extent. Theysuffer

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not from lack of atmosphere, heat or cold, food, or the flying debris of infinite space, but come to uscompletely undisturbed. How do they do it? To them it is comparatively simple, in that they think and actas Gods themselves. Man in his capacity of spiritual being, is capable of "all things", as stated by theMaster Teacher. Time and space mean little to the Spiritual Man; to him it is all in the "day's work".

Can we follow these people? We certainly can, when we develop our thinking and acting to the properpoint. And on this specific point, we have many fine books of instruction, not the least of which is ourBible. We must focalize our thought and really "buckle down" to business and it need not be said, that all"negative" thinking must go out the window. Positive thought focalized, will make us Gods. When weknow our spiritual selves, as well as we know the physical, the problem is already solved. All things areours for the asking, when we ask with confidence and not "amiss".

-By F. R. Brooks

Morongo Valley, Calif.

THE NEW AWAKENING (Part III)

By ISAPHENE McGUIRE

A NEW HEAVEN AND A NEW EARTH

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"IN THIS LIGHT my spirit saw through all things; and in all in herbs and grass, knew God-who He is,and is His Will." Boehme

In the years that have passed since the foregoing events took place, everything that transpired has borneout the truth of that which was perceived and understood. That which is experienced by any individual

will be tried in the test-tube of existence as to whether it is but an evolutionary step in the sequence oftime, or, born as the fruit of fulfilled living. If the former, then it would be thought subject to additionalchange and as such, be dependent upon the following experience and additional knowledge. If it were dueto fulfillment, it would prove itself to be one with the Source of everything that exists, seen or unseen;that Source which is the Changeless within that which changes, and the Sustainer of all that appears to beapart. It would reveal the Nature of man as he is in the Likeness of God.

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Were the words, "Now is my kingdom" and "Be ye therefore perfect even as your Father in heaven isperfect", just empty phrases? Certainly they were not meant to be. They have within them the power of

living reality for those who have ears to hear and eyes to see. A prevailing fallacy is, that one must dieand pass from this earth in order to reach heaven as yet an uncertain destination. True teaching will pointout, that the kingdom is "within';' that man is innately the Son of his Father and they are ever together asone in being. Throughout the ages, many have voiced the truth that "The witness is in life itself". Sinceman is the living symbol of the universe, then to know thyself is to understand the nature of the universe.

The capacity to bear witness lies at the core of all living and is symbolized in the field of religion as theVirgin Mother, the Pure Soul. Every era has had its Divine Mother and her Only-begotten Son, fathered

by Spirit. It is the Triune Nature of man; the Nature of the universe through all its verities.

There is no such thing as one man being closer to God than another, excepting in awareness. Every manlives the "One Life". One awakened as the Conscious Son, lives freely within the union of the Father-Mother Principle, true Spirit-Soul Beingness. Another, while living the same life, struggles laboriouslythrough the labyrinth of relative existence as it seems apart from spiritual existence. It is rightly said thatevery man shall see God, but only through the Spirit of Wholeness or the Holy Spirit.

Today, ministers and spiritual leaders have the greatest opportunity of all time to give the unadulteratedTruth. They are faced with a double responsibility in that they not only have to live what they preach, butalso have to face themselves in the feeding of the true Manna. Were we not told the "whosoever shalloffend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone be hanged abouthis neck" ?

In this changing world, humanity is no longer satisfied with religion dressed in robes of grandeur but isasking for something that has life and spirit. The question before every "man of the cloth" is-am I

prepared to meet that challenge? It is a challenge that should be welcomed, The day is surely passingwhen the blind shall lead the blind.

The need today is for simplification in the approach to all things. It is in simplicity that Truth is found.Truth is simple; its "essence" is everywhere and instantly available-not apart. Knowledge gained throughthe

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study of related parts tends to build a tower of confusion, for in multiplicity there is complexity. Acquiredknowledge deals with related facts but only Love can make for completeness.

Can we believe that the "pure in heart shall see God", or is that too, just a false premise? Whether in thefield of science or religion the answer is the same, "Excepting as ye become as a little child" (selfless,

transparent), we cannot enter the straight and narrow way, the pointless point through which all action issustained in equilibrium.

The chief argument against the possibility of man consciously entering the "Holy of Holies" seems to bethat he could not remain in that point of "purity" while in his present physical body. That OmnipresentPoint is already the reason he has a body or form of understanding. Within that is the substance of allform, whatever the content or rate of vibration. It is why diversity in unity is possible; that all things existand in perfect relationship through whatever form, color, size or condition of being. It is the Word that iswith God; the Word is God. It is the True Identity the First-born of every creature; the pre-existent Christ.Life in all its aspects is the embodiment of that which is the Word. The only error lies in man's lack ofunderstanding, not in the power or the substance of his being.

Through all religions there i.e. the basic, never-changing truth that the "Lord our God is One God-Oneand Indivisible". In Genesis are found these words, "In the beginning God ... The spirit of God movedupon the face of the waters ... God saw the light and it was good; and God divided the light from thedarkness. God called the light day and the darkness He called night, and the evening and the morningwere the first day . . . God said, let the waters bring forth abundantly every living creature after its kind ...Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, the fruit after its kind, whose reed is in itself and itwas so . . . The Lord God made the earth and the heavens and every plant of the field before it was in theearth, and every herb before it grew.

Isn't it clear to the religionist and the scientist as well, that everything is brought forth from within thatwhich already it? Is it not apparent that there is orderly sequence in that which unfolds and in that whichseems to be divided? In division there is relativity-time, space and dimension. The nature or identity ofevery thing is expressed or perpetuated through what we call growth or expansion. Take for instance thekernel of com. The seed placed in the soil is aided by the warmth of the sun and the sustaining

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elements of the rain. Within the cycle of growth, the seasons have provided the necessary climaticbalance. Again, the mature fruit has with in it, the roots, the leaves, blossoms and seed for future trees andfruit. The inherent nature is changeless but through its many and varied forms, it appears and reappears to

reveal the perfection of life in every part of itself as in the whole.

It is observed from the foregoing that several factors contribute to the growth of the plant. It is not onlydependent upon the inner "germ", but upon all that which works together through "divine necessity".Does one give much thought as to how the food is assimilated and converted into the elements whichmake up blood, bone and tissue?

In like manner the same power flows through every act, word or deed, converting all into perfectconsciousness. That "center" is everywhere; at every point through which life expresses itself. Nothing isadded, nothing subtracted from the perfection of life as it is.

Through continuous absorption and expansion, all things are sustained in perfect unity. That eternal Truthis evident when man consciously lives the "substance" or mature fruit of being. Is there ever a time when

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it can be said that we are not one with everything that is? God alone can give or take life; man is the verysubstance of that giving and taking. "They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain; for the earthshall be full of the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea."

In Ecclesiastes, the Preacher expressed so accurately the Principle as it applies to the law of growth or

unfoldment, by stating: "To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under the sun . . . "Then he brought out in unmistakable terms the fact that God is all there is, by continuing: "I know thatwhatsoever God doeth, it shall be forever; nothing can be put to it, nor anything taken from it . . . Thatwhich hath been is now; and that which is to be hath already been; and God requireth that which is past".

Yes, there is something to be understood about that which is the "past", as well as that which is termed"present" and "future". That which "is", is that which "was" and evermore "shall be". Has not every onehad the experience of having lived through something that was not understood at the time they werecaught in a mesh of circumstances that seemed insurmountable?

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Decisions were made based upon what was considered paramount at the time. This was usually a matterof choosing between what seemed to be, opposing opposites. This resulted in friction. Perhaps years later,in retrospection, it was suddenly made clear-the meaning of all that took place. Understanding dawnedand one exclaimed, "Now I see! Now I know!' Everything that pertained to the situation was swallowedup or absorbed within the "now" and no longer dependent upon time or relative differences. Likewise, themeaning of "death being swallowed up in victory."

WORLD REPORTInter-Planetary Bonds Urged by Believers in Flying Saucers

(From Alhambra (Calif.) Post-Advocate, Sept. 30, 1959)

(Note: Although this article is over a year old, it stands as probably one of the best newspaper stories everwritten about Understanding.)

By Joe Radoff, Post-Advocate Staff Writer

EL MONTE-Daniel Fry views mankind as a group of builders pushing forward with a towering,materially scientific structure-paying little attention to the social science foundation of the building.

Fry is the national president of Understanding-an often ridiculed, but rapidly growing organization for thepromotion of understanding between people of this earth and other planets.

The initial unit of Understanding was founded in 1956 in El Monte, explained Art Kloepfer, currentpresident of the local chapter.

Although the Understanding units have received vast publicity for their belief that people do exist on

other planets and that this earth must prepare for mutual understanding with them, Fry stressed that the

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purpose of the group is also to establish common bonds between the peoples of the various nations of thisplanet.

Author of three books on unidentified flying objects, including the "White Sands Incident," Fryexplained, "Astronomers are willing to admit there are one million planets in other galaxies capable of

producing life such as ours."

"However, when faced with reports on mysterious flying objects,

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these same men will not admit the objects could be from other worlds," he continued.

Today, there are 22 (now 41) chartered units of Understanding in three countries of the world, withindividual members in other countries, for a total membership of 500 (now 1100).

Fry, who does research for a missile parts laboratory in the Valley, firmly believes that explanationsrefuting the flying saucers don't correspond with the data of pilots and observers who have seen theobjects.

"I've personally had two sighting myself," Fry said referring to the White Sands incident in his book, andanother time between Baldwin Park Blvd. and Azusa Ave., in the East Valley.

"Most generally," the scientist feels, "sightings have been of unmanned vehicles. However, theredefinitely have been landings and communications with this planet."

Although he has no blueprint for procedure in communicating with beings from other worlds, he said,"we would be best off if we would accept any advice they could give, since they're probably moreadvanced than we are."

However, until consistent and permanent bond are set up between this planet and others, Fry and Kloepferconcur that Understanding is primarily concerned with establishing adequate communications andunderstanding on this planet.

Fry said he has received more than 8000 letters since the first unit was founded, showing the interest andneed for earthly bonds. "Actually," he said, "No one knows how the average John Doe of France feelsabout a world situation, for the average man in the United States has very little communication with those

abroad."

He feels Understanding, like any new movement, must start small, as it has, but will continue to grow.

Fry places his group on a par with international service clubs, which he feels have done much to maintainfriendship among nations.

"The progress material science has made in these last 30 years equals the advancement of the previous100 years; and that 100 years is equal to the 1,000 years before that," Fry explained.

"We must redevelop the social sciences at a comparable rate," he emphasized, "and we can start by using

funds now going for the construction of weapons we dare not use."

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Four States See Mystery Sky Flash

TEXARKANA, Tex., Sept. 15, 1960 (Associated Press)-What some observers described as an enormous

bright flash in the sky was seen early Wednesday in northeast Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana.A Texarkana policeman said he was picking up his newspaper on his front lawn at 4:40 a.m. when theflash occurred. He said the light was bright enough for him to see words of his newspaper in the predawndarkness.

The Texarkana civil defense said the flash was seen in Texas at Marshall, Dallas, and Texarkana; atArkadelphia, Ark.; Monroe, La., and Oklahoma City.

The strange sky light seemed to be moving eastward.

Scores See Giant Fireball Crossing Sky

(From Los Angeles (Calif.) L.A. Times, Sept. 13, 1960)

Scores of persons from widely scattered points in the Los Angeles area last night reported seeing whatappeared to be giant fireball hurtling through the sky.

"It was brighter than the brightest star," said the Rev. J. Bond Johnson, pastor of the Trinity MethodistChurch, who said he first saw the object at 10:06 p.m.

Mr. Johnson was driving at the intersection of Crenshaw Blvd. and Rodeo Rd. when he saw the fireballappear from the southwest above 30 deg. from the horizon and burn out 10 seconds later over Malibuafter hurtling in a northwesterly direction.

"It looked like a giant sparkler and big orange chunks seemed to drop off as it passed by," Mr. Johnsonadded. He said its speed seemed to be that of a passing jet plane.

Fireball Reports Requested

(From Pasadena, Calif. Star-News, September 16, 1960)

The California Institute of Technology wants to know more about those fireballs reported seen in

California Monday and Tuesday nights and over the Midwest Wednesday night.

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Dr. Harrison Brown, a geophysicist studying meteoritic visitors from outer space under a governmentcontract, yesterday issued an appeal for letters from all persons who saw the fireballs.

He said he is especially interested in hearing from persons in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Fresno,to help determine the direction the Monday and Tuesday night fireballs took from this area.

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LONDON, Sept. 28, 1960 (Associated Press)-A spokesman for the British Flying Saucer Society saidtoday that before the Soviets-or anyone else-try to put a man on a planet they'd better get the planet's

permission.

"We've been informed by the cosmic masters," said William Mayhew in an interview, "that earth men

will not be allowed to land on other planets."

Mayhew, a lawyer, and 700 other members of the society have been attending Britain's first NationalFlying Saucer convention.

During their two-day session in London they said they established contact with a spokesman on Marsthrough one of their officials, George King.

King went into a yogi trance and said a Martian spoke through him. He recorded the message purportedlyfrom Mars. The message-apparently directed at the leaders of East and West-was broadcast through theconvention hall.

The delegates listened in a respectful silence as the "master on Mars" said: "Unless much ground is givenby both sides alike ---

Here the spokesman was interrupted by what sounded like a very earthy cough. Delegates were unable tosay if the cough was King's or the Martian's.

"If you go on as you are at the moment," the voice went on, "fostering suspicion, arguing and boastingabout your latest weapons, then a conflict will most surely come."

The voice said the conflict would take place between 1963 and 1964.

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From A TRIP IN THE NIGHT

by John Wesley Root

SEEKER OF THE LIGHT, you are well on your way, having reached the station of the God of Power, ofwhom it is my privilege to be envoy.

In our objective of gaining power, it is well to know the elements concerned. First is Spirit, which notonly penetrates every atom of the so-called physical, but also interpenetrates the minutest part of allsubstance, whether it be solid, liquid, or gaseous. In fact, it is the force in which the thought pattern iswrought, from which substance takes its various forms. We are the only projector and coordinator ofthese various patterns that substance assumes.

Power is the manifestation of the ACTIVE principle - God. Since I AM is the full activity of God, thenthis power lies in understanding I AM. Stop for a moment, and just think of the ALLNESS of God orPrimal Cause, with no beginning and no end, with universal scope, and then merge ourself in this. As we

become faithful, and merge ourself into oneness with this, and this alone-ONE GOD, ONE ALMIGHTY

PRESENCE, I AM, we will find that the vibration of our power will change from the finite to the powerof God, the INFINITE. Hence the understanding of what 'I AM' means is the foundation of our power.

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I AM is the acknowledgement of conscious awareness of BEING, the God Consciousness is theawareness of BEING GOD. With this as our source of power, and the understanding of the principle of itsuse, there is positively unlimited power unleashed.

Thought is the mediator between God-your own God self-and every circumstance of outer manifestation.

Every desire, which is the birth of manifestation, must be couched in terms of thought to become potentwith potential power for its full and complete attainment. It prepares a focus for centralization of energyto carry out the specific objective. This comes through the careful and scientific cultivation of the SELFOF GOD attitude.

When we practice looking immediately to the God-Self within to produce perfection in every activity, wewill just as immediately be united with Divinity, and so will find the power of Divine Love pouring outover any situation to cement it into reality. A fearless, free recognition of spirit as the only power throughDivine Law to be recognized and proclaimed,

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when understood and applied to every act of living, will transform the individual into a radiant GodBeing. It will usher in the Kingdom of Perfect Activity-truly a heaven on earth. Then the vibratory actionof our own body is raised to greater power possibility by seeing PERFECTION for all every one,everywhere, all the time.

By thus fixing our thought and attention steadfastly on God and Divine Perfection, we can raise thevibrations of our body to blend so harmoniously with those of Divine Perfection that we are absolutelyONE with Divine Perfection. In this manner, we are One with God and God Power. This gives us the

power to so influence the vibrations of the bodies of others with whom we come in contact that they willsee the Perfection we see. Any seeming imperfection in their body will as certainly respond to thisvibration and manifest perfection.

It is in this way that we come into divine inheritance as God Beings and find we have the power to freeourselves, to forgive our own errors, and every error of the whole family through our attitude of thought,word, and deed because of the vibrations released. These vibratory activities find lodgment in everyreceptive heart, whether they be consciously aware of their divine nature or not-even across the Universe.It is not unnecessary to contract them, nor see them, nor even to know them. The raised vibrations entertheir Being and create an urge within the heart center of the individual to respond. `And I, if I be lifted up,will draw all men to me.'

Once having chosen to shape our thoughts along definite lines toward perfection, we soon find we aresustained by Omnipotence Itself, and we find that, as we go through the discipline necessary to assure ourselves of mastery, we have the power to free ourselves and our fellowman from bondage through the

process of Divine Thinking.

This is a simple reduction of a great idealism to a practical manifestation. As we understand it and use it,we will soon see that we are fast approaching a period in which we are constantly manipulating unlimited

power. Then we will know that thought is the most potent agency in the Universe for creation. Thought-God Essence; Thought Energy God Energy; Thought Power-God Power.

We can compare, in our own thoughts, what the extent of the power of the individual would be were all

the attributes of True Spirit, GOD WITHIN, dominated our every thought, feeling, and action.

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It is readily apparent that those who have followed steadfastly the true ideals of life which they haveperceived as coming directly from the God Self Within, thus connecting God inseparately with theindividual, have made the greatest progress toward nobility of character, purity of soul and spiritual

grandeur of life.

We are both the POWER and the EXPRESSOR of power. We are the sole determining factor of thatwhich our words, feelings, and actions shall carry with them on their journey across the infinite.

Thought, as a power, does not travel. It is already there. All we send is the QUALITY and this qualitymust BE the quality of our OWN conscious awareness. To see this fact is to lift ourself into theconsciousness of THIS FACT, and to see it for everyone is to lift everyone into it.

Know, then, that there is no more power outside ourself, that we now are within ourself, for we cannot bea part of God; we must be ALL of God. There is nothing RELATIVE in BEING, all is COMPLETE.

Man sets about seeking power when all life is power. The greatest power in the universe rests within thebreast of each individual unrealized, while that individual, in his life trek, searches longingly in diversplaces for extraneous power in order to enjoy things-riches, station, authority. Hearts are broken, healthruined, and homes and love sacrificed in this mad scramble for power. All because it is the wronginterpretation put on the Life urge within the heart. With the emphasis on the EGO, the real source of

power has been confused in the multiple exertions of social enterprise.

In all Cosmic Activity, the power to BE supplants the power to have. The One is the natural flow of lifethrough omnipresent activity in conscious expansion of awareness; the other is but an over-emphasizederror of human concept in which the real issue has been diverted into accumulation that ofttimes becomesunbearable.

Man has ever dreamed of touching the magic spring that would unlock to him the seemingly mostdesirable, while deep within his own heart lies the key that opens the barricade.

WITHIN THE URGE TO DO IS EMBEDDED THE POWER OF ACCOMPLISHMENT.

That urge is life demanding expression, and the expression is Life's manifestation. Proper manifestationwill lead to Perfection of attainment, certainly.

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Know this: True power lies ever in BEING. This is the fullness of life that cannot be augmented byhaving. Having is the natural inclusion of Being. Cosmic Power, which is another name for rightfullyused God Power, is OMNIPOTENT, coursing silently through all life. It may express as control over auniverse, as a glorious sunrise, as a star twinkling afar off, or as a cock's crow. Resolved into terms ofman, it becomes IDEA. And this idea may be as magnitudinous as the universe which, when held in firmapplication, promotes PERFECTION.

The frail sprout that bruises easily under the heel can, by silent assiduous growth, rend asunder a rock ofmany tons weight. The tiny raindrop splashed upon the mountainside finds its way to the sea, and there

becomes a formidable element. Both these followed a course. One up, the other down, but each wasanimated by a law of Divine Being that will become apparent to the thoughtful. The tiny sprout seemed

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insignificant under foot, but the great tree is truly magnificent. Drops of water assist in sustaining life, butthe water power of great waves can crush unmercifully.

Hope that springs eternal in the heart of man is the spreading fragrance of the Flower of Being, which bycareful tending can fill the universe.

Those who look for power outside themselves may perish in the seeking for they have severed theirONLY connection with their TRUE POWER SOURCE. The power that allows these words to be spokenand makes them audible to the ear is the same power that created the universe and sustains it.

Mark this well, then. EACH ONE IS AN INDIVIDUALIZED GOD, through which this creative abilitycourses NATURALLY to COMPLETE ATTAINMENT, governed by irrevocable, unchangeable lawsthat assure perfection. `Seek ye first the Kingdom' might well be spoken now to those who would becomeKINGS.

The foundation and facets of the JEWEL OF BEING have been given you in this step to greater

conscious awareness - Divine justice in action; Purity of Purse and Purpose, seasoned and ripened by thesun warmth of Love, tempered finely by Wisdom. All these bring great power of attainment in the three-fold expansion that sustains perfection.

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The WHOLE of this, coupled with responsibility, awaits your forward step which may be extended intothe Walk of Life that CONTINUES ACROSS ETERNITY."

BOOK REVIEW

From Outer Space To You: Howard Menger

WE JOIN Mr. Menger on a journey and a new vista of understanding opens before our eyes. As we meetthe Space People with him, as we see the sights he saw, as we note in detail the actions, purposes,

personal appearances and advanced scientific and spiritual knowledge of these peoples, we begin tocomprehend the meaning behind their visits, realizing these are not merely sightseeing visits but are for avery special purpose.

We come to know these, "Our Space Brothers", are here to serve and aid the peoples of Earth. They areattempting to elevate the mind of man from the materialistic to the spiritual. They come in Love andBrotherhood and are about "their Father's business."

Regardless of whether or not you are new to the Saucer Research field or are among the Pioneers youknow the TRUE MESSAGE has been delivered for this book reconfirms the TRUE MEANING ANDPURPOSE behind Spacecraft visitations. Again the warning to wake up and look up has been given forwe truly do live in the time long foretold by prophecy.

I like the section of questions and answers relating to the study of Spacecraft, and believe the

Metaphysical and Spiritual aspects of the book are especially good.

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I am proud to add this book to my library and especially recommend it to those who are newcomers to thefield of Saucer Research, so Bon Voyage, may you have an exciting trip and thrill to unexpecteddiscoveries.

-Review by Barbara E.

Murray Montrose, Calif.

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BULLETIN BOARD

New Units

Understanding welcomes its newest unit, Helena, Montana, Unit No. 43, the first to be established in the

state of Montana. President of the new unit is Lewis J. Clouse of 315 Ming, Helena. Ray Guthrie is vice-president and D'Elta C. Guthrie is treasurer and acting secretary.

New units also are forming in Oklahoma City, Okla., and Topeka, Kansas.

Williamson and Aho Lectures

Noted anthropologist George Hunt Williamson and Major Wayne S. Aho (ret.), two of the foremostlecturers in the field of flying saucers and related material, toured the west coast during October.

Williamson, speaking on the "New Quest for the Holy Grail" spent October in Southern Californialecturing for a number of Understanding units and other groups. He will be in Northern California and inthe Pacific Northwest during November.

The Williamson itinerary includes the following California stops: Turlock on Nov. 1, San Francisco onNov. 3, 4 and 7, San Mateo on Nov. 5, Berkeley on Nov. 6 and 9, Santa Cruz on Nov. 10, Fairfax on Nov.11, Sacramento on Nov. 12 and San Jose on Nov. 13. Interested persons should contact Marie Kinney,1616 - 41st Ave., Oakland, Calif. for the locations of the respective lecture halls.

Williamson also will speak on Nov. 15 at Gazelle, Calif., Nov. 20 at Tacoma, Wash. and Nov. 21 atSeattle, Wash. Persons interested in the Washington lectures may contact Bob Reid, 6807 31st Ave.,

S.W., Seattle, or by phone at WE 3-5750.

Major Aho also addressed a number of Southern California units during October and will head eastduring the month of November.

News of the Units

EL MONTE, Unit No. 1, has received a number of replies to the tape recordings sent out by its membersto most of the other units in Understanding, and communication via tape between units is becoming moreand more frequent. The first unit to respond with a taped message was Monterey, Unit No. 34. All unitsare cordially invited to send tapes to the unit project chairman M. A. Saxton, 3228 N. Syracuse, Baldwin

Park, Calif.

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VISTA, Unit No. 4, entertained both George King and George Hunt Williamson during October.

PASADENA, Unit No. 12, is sponsoring a class called "School of Thought" which is quickly spreading to

other units and groups. The lessons, available both in mimeographed form and on tape, are being madeavailable to all interested. These consist of material given to the Pasadena Unit by Hope Troxell, underinstruction from the Masters on High, and correlated to specified texts such as the Dead Sea Scrolls andother ancient records. Those interested may write to 315 E. Las Flores Dr., Altadena.

INGLEWOOD, Unit No. 15: "Space-Craft Today in the Light of Ancient Records" was the topic of alecture given by Hope Troxell for members of the Inglewood unit recently.

TURLOCK, Unit No. 30, reports that one of its members, Mrs. Ethel Stevens, was interviewed on a localradio station following the most recent space craft convention at Berkeley, Calif. Mrs. Stevens was givenan opportunity to present a resume of each convention lecture during the broadcast. Mrs. Stevens was the

author of the fine article "I Attended A Space Craft Convention" which appeared in the July, 1960 issueof Understanding.

COMING LECTURES

Sat., Nov. 26: Daniel W. Fry, founder and national president of Understanding and author of "The WhiteSands Incident," "To Men of Earth" and "Steps to the Stars" will speak for the Inglewood Unit ofUnderstanding on the subject "The Curve of Development" at 8 p.m. in the Business and ProfessionalWomens Clubhouse, 820 Java St., Inglewood.

Will and Evelyn Miller, authors of "We of the New Dimension," speak every Thursday evening at 1508N. Wilton Pl., Hollywood, 8:30 p.m.

Just before this issue went to press, Understanding magazine received notice of the sudden transition ofour friend, spiritual leader and Understanding charter member Mrs. Florence Fairfield, our nationalcorresponding secretary. The editors wish to express sympathies to the bereaved who have lost a dearfriend and advisor. A more fitting tribute to Mrs. Fairfield will appear in the next issue.

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