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striving to unfold the truths of the life on the higher spheres of being and
existence of the soul. But following on the outskirts of the movement are
many to whom only phenomena of the most sensational character appeals—
it is for these that this warning is intended. And, in the same manner, for
those who are following idly after the “psychic research” movement, being
attracted thereto by love of novelty and hope of excitement. We would
warn both of these classes of investigators that in opening the doors
of the minds and souls to lower Astral influences, they are running great
risks. There are swamps and quagmires of the Astral world into which the
unwary feet are apt to sink. Therefore we say “Beware of the lower astral
vibrations.” Keep the mind and soul centered on the higher truths, and
resist the temptation to dabble in the phenomena of the lower states. There
is no satisfaction in the Moon phase of occultism, and great dangers are
often encountered—turn your face toward the sun! Live on the spiritual
Heights—beware of the miasmatic swamps and malarial quagmires on the
lowlands of psychism. These warnings cannot be too often repeated by
those having the interest of the race at heart.