Human Personality and Its Survival of Bodily DeathMyers, F. W. H. (Frederic William Henry)
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Human Personality and Its Survival of Bodily Death
Myers, F. W. H. (Frederic William Henry)
Immortality; Parapsychology; Personality
Alma Z. was an unusually healthy and intellectual girl, a strong
and attractive character, a leading spirit in whatever she
undertook, whether in study, sport, or society. From overwork in
school, and overtaxed strength in a case of sickness at home, her
health was completely broken down, and after two years of great
suffering suddenly a second personality appeared. In a peculiar
child-like and Indian-like dialect she announced herself as
"Twoey," and that she had come to help "Number One" in her
suffering. The condition of "Number One" was at this time most
deplorable; there was great pain, extreme debility, frequent
attacks of syncope, insomnia, and a mercurial stomatitis which had
been kept up for months by way of medical treatment and which
rendered it nearly impossible to take nourishment in any form.
"Twoey" was vivacious and cheerful, full of quaint and witty talk,
never lost consciousness, and could take abundant nourishment,
which she declared she _must_ do for the sake of "Number One." Her
talk was most quaint and fascinating, but without a trace of the
acquired knowledge of the primary personality. She gave frequent
evidence of supranormal intelligence regarding events transpiring
in the neighbourhood. It was at this time that the case came under
my observation, and has remained so for the past ten years. Four
years later, under depressing circumstances, a third personality
made its appearance and announced itself as "The Boy." This
personality was entirely distinct and different from either of the
others. It remained the chief alternating personality for four
years, when "Twoey" again returned.
All these personalities, though absolutely different and
characteristic, were delightful each in its own way, and "Twoey"
especially was, and still is, the delight of the friends who are
permitted to know her, whenever she makes her appearance; and this
is always at times of unusual fatigue, mental excitement, or
prostration; then she comes and remains days at a time. The
original self retains her superiority when she is present, and the
others are always perfectly devoted to her interest and comfort.
"Number One" has no personal knowledge of either of the other
personalities, but she knows them well, and especially "Twoey,"
from the report of others and from characteristic letters which are
often received from her; and "Number One" greatly enjoys the spicy,
witty, and often useful messages which come to her through these
letters and the report of friends.
Dr. Mason goes on to say:--
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