This from that higher consciousness seems strange, until you search out the cause of it—which can soon be seen by watching an individual case. It is then noticed that around every human being, but invisible to him, are other beings radiating light, and some who are like dark shadows. Those of the light are seen to be the source of most of the inspiration toward the good and true that is received; while those of the darkness are always suggesting and impelling him to selfish words and acts; to satisfy the appetites and lusts of the flesh; to sins and evils of all kinds; and when fully prepared, to crime, murder and suicide. The more one inclines to these dark suggestions, the more influence such gain over him; and likewise the more one inclines to the good and true, the more those of the light are listened to and the lighter grows his aura, which means the less there is in his consciousness that reacts to the suggestions of the dark ones.

What are these beings of the light? They are the brothers of the Spirit who have learned from experience on earth what the following of the ways of darkness do not and cannot provide—harmony and happiness; and they accordingly have joined the Great Army of Light under the Leadership of Jesus Christ, pledged to assist every soul struggling toward the Light, and are then appointed to those whom they can help free themselves from the dark forces trying to hold them back.

The beings of darkness are the young souls who in this earth life had not yet learned to what following the ways of darkness always lead—chaos and spiritual death. They do not understand the real meaning of sin and evil, and cannot yet comprehend what is goodness, purity and truth. Therefore, in the inner realms they are listening to and obeying the leadings of higher beings; brothers of the shadow, who are using them as unwitting tools to further