and
almost instantaneously ejected towards the object of the feeling. Fig.
10 depicts just such a thought-form after it has left the astral body of
its author, and is on its way towards its goal. It will be observed that
the almost circular form has changed into one somewhat resembling a
projectile or the head of a comet; and it will be easily understood that
this alteration is caused by its rapid forward motion. The clearness of
the colour assures us of the purity of the emotion which gave birth to
this thought-form, while the precision of its outline is unmistakable
evidence of power and of vigorous purpose. The soul that gave birth to a
thought-form such as this must already be one of a certain amount of
development.

[Illustration: FIG. 10. DEFINITE AFFECTION]

_Radiating Affection._--Fig. 11 gives us our first example of a
thought-form intentionally generated, since its author is making the
effort to pour himself forth in love to all beings. It must be
remembered that all these forms are in constant motion. This one, for
example, is steadily widening out, though there seems to be an
exhaustless fountain welling up through the centre from a dimension
which we cannot represent. A sentiment such as this is so wide in its
application, that it is very difficult for any one not thoroughly
trained to keep it clear and precise. The thought-form here shown is,
therefore, a very creditable one, for it will be noted that all the
numerous rays of the star are commendably free from vagueness.

[Illustration: FIG. 11. RADIATING AFFECTION]

_Peace and Protection._--Few thought-forms are more beautiful and
expressive than this which we see in Fig. 12. This is a thought of love
and peace, protection and benediction, sent forth by one who has the
power and has earned the right to bless. It is not at all probable that
in the mind of its creator there existed any thought of its beautiful
wing-like shape, though it is possible that some unconscious reflection
of far-away lessons of childhood about guardian angels who always
hovered over their charges may have had its influence in determining
this. However that may be, the earnest wish undoubtedly clothed itself
in this graceful and expressive outline, while the affection that
prompted it gave to it its lovely rose-colour, and the intellect which
guided it shone forth like sunlight as its heart and central support.
Thus in sober truth we may make veritable guardian angels to hover o