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Selflessness is an important part of soul development. The soul grows not by focusing only on itself, but by learning how to give, care, and serve others. When a person acts only for personal gain, growth becomes limited and often leads to unrest. But when thoughts, choices, and actions are guided by love, patience, and concern for others, the soul becomes stronger and more balanced. By letting go of pride and selfish desire, a person opens the way for deeper understanding and inner peace. True progress comes when the self steps back and the heart is willing to help, forgive, and uplift. In this way, selflessness becomes the path through which the soul learns, matures, and moves closer to its higher purpose.
FROM THE EDGAR CAYCE READINGS (All Paraphrased)
One may be firm and determined in seeking truth, in expressing ideas, or in bringing intentions into action. Yet it is essential to examine what within the self is prompting that drive, and to be certain it does not arise from selfish motive. For selfishness remains humanity’s most persistent weakness.
True happiness is born from tolerance, faith, and patience. These qualities are widely desired, yet few are willing to pay their true cost. That cost is the daily practice of patience, tolerance, and above all, selflessness—in relationships with others, in shared responsibilities, and in every activity of life.
852-12 Paraphrased
Let the soul come to understand that the self must be set aside if the spiritual is to be expressed in the material world. Resisting this truth only leads to inner conflict and self-judgment, for every thought, action, and deed must ultimately be faced and accounted for.
Therefore, with mind, body, and soul, one must honor and uplift the Giver of all good and perfect gifts. By surrendering personal will and bringing it into harmony with the divine will—following the example of the One who became the Light, the Truth, and the Way—the soul may draw nearer to the heavenly presence.
538-9 Paraphrased
The soul once lived in a region now known as Persia, extending toward Tibet, during a time of great change in the thinking of those who held power. Leaders were being moved to consider that human beings might hold within themselves a direct relationship to a Creative Force.
In that period, the soul was closely associated with the plea made to authority: “Let my people go.” The entity lived as Esther beside Ahasuerus, participating in events that shifted devotion away from personalities and toward higher purposes—those inspired through a man of God, Mordecai. From this, the soul learned that true leadership serves divine purpose rather than personal glory.
Yet the soul did not experience the outward fulfillment of those changes—the rebuilding of the temple or the rituals of peace and inner communion. This absence planted deep longings and inner unrest that echo into the present life: a desire to express spiritual truth not merely for a nation, but for individuals—while still serving a broader human good.
That impulse now seeks expression through writing and communication, just as before—through appeals for freedom of conscience and the right of each soul to worship according to inner conviction. In those experiences, the soul learned one of the rarest virtues on earth: tolerance.
And true tolerance is born of selflessness. For whenever the self seeks to exalt itself, tolerance fades—and the soul must beware.
1298-1 Paraphrased
When one finds ways to express hope, faith, love, and charity toward those who are seeking truth, these very actions become the source of harmony and renewal within the self. True peace arises not from self-focus, but from loving others without condition.
Let the self fade into the background through love in action. In doing so, the soul may awaken to a vision of unity—a consciousness aligned with the Creative Forces themselves.
Life is not ending, but being used. Let it become a bridge for those who have lost their way, so that hope may be restored and the promise of renewal still be seen alive in the world.
Through even the smallest acts of giving, the light may shine in many hearts. By helping others discover their own capacity to give, the soul becomes a channel through which divine light flows onward.
For only that which is freely given in love is carried forward into eternity.
1438-1 Paraphrased
The soul was present on earth during the time of the American Revolution, actively involved in the forces that shaped its course. It lived in the same region as it does now, during a period when crucial decisions were being made about leadership, laws, and the formation of a united people—not merely for individual colonies, but for a collective future.
In that lifetime, the soul gave voice to principles meant to guide and influence those entrusted with representing the people. At times, this outspokenness was viewed as overstepping bounds. Yet many of the era’s leading figures—such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, John Hancock, and Henry Lee—were close associates. They sought counsel together, sharing ideas that helped shape the ideals and actions of that pivotal time.
Known then as Florence DuVeal, the soul gained deeply from the experience. Personal ambition steadily gave way to a greater understanding of collective responsibility. There grew an appreciation for unity, cooperation, and the necessity of setting aside self-interest for the common good.
Above all, the soul learned the meaning of liberty—not merely political freedom, but the freedom of individuals and communities to think, believe, and worship according to the dictates of their own conscience. This love of liberty, rooted in selflessness rather than self-advancement, became a defining lesson carried forward from that life.
1648-1 Paraphrased
The soul once lived in the land now called Egypt, during a time following great upheaval and conflict, when new settlements were forming through the combined efforts of Atlantean groups and native peoples. The soul was among those who aligned with native leaders involved in an uprising in part of that region.
Rather than seeking power or prominence, the soul chose a quieter but enduring role—that of a recorder and preserver of history. It became a keeper of records, documenting the lives and works of individuals chosen by the people to serve in various capacities.
This was a period when organized roles and trades were taking shape—teachers, spiritual leaders, healers, legal guides, and others serving the needs of the community. The soul insisted that accurate records be kept for the sake of collective growth and future understanding, working under the name Ax-Eltio.
Through this experience, the soul gained much, for its motives were centered not on personal gain but on service to others. Its desires and actions were directed toward the advancement of the whole rather than the elevation of the self. From this selfless purpose came an inner adaptability and balance—abilities that remain available now, if the soul looks deeply within itself.
1731-1 Paraphrased
In the lifetime preceding the one just described, the soul was again in the land now called Egypt, during a time when peoples were invading from the North. Known then as Raai, the soul belonged to those who were overrun by these incoming groups.
In that era, the soul was among the first to introduce teachings about humanity’s relationship to the Creative Energy. It sought to gather people together around this spiritual understanding, emphasizing inner alignment with the divine rather than reliance on force or power. When others called upon the soul to lead resistance against the invading forces, it chose instead a path that avoided bloodshed.
Rather than fighting extensively, the soul accepted personal suffering and misunderstanding. This choice brought condemnation—both from outsiders and from its own people—for seeming to fail in defending them. Yet through this sacrifice, the soul gained more than in any other experience of that period.
This was not passive submission, but a conscious stand for principle. The spiritual truths expressed during that lifetime later became foundational to teachings associated with peace and reconciliation. Even the schools established by those who overtook the land carried forward elements of these ideals.
In the present life, the soul will feel a strong inner call arising from that experience. The influence of spiritual forces now felt most deeply is rooted in that lifetime, where selflessness, restraint, and devotion to higher principle outweighed personal reputation or immediate victory.
1734-3 Paraphrased
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