This book was written by Gertrude when she was a student of the Assembly of Man. It is basically a theosophical primer on evolution, although Gertrude refers to sundry sources, including Wolff and Aurobindo. Below is the table of contents for this edition (85 pages):

1. An Outline of Evolution
   
   1. Before Evolution: Spirit to Matter
   2. Beginning of Evolution: Matter—Gross and Subtle
2. Man Today
   
   1. Indicators of Level
   2. Dilemmas of Man Today
   3. Experience: The Vehicle of Evolution
   4. The End of Evolution
   5. The Means to the End
3. Beyond Man: The Near and Distant Futures
4. The Divine Plan

This second edition adds a preface, in which Gertrude states her goal in penning this work:

It is hoped this writing will help individuals in a confused world to know where they stand in the Great Scheme of things, and their relation to all things. In the light of evolution perhaps this work can point to a direction for the Wandering Soul, enable him to see how far he has traveled and how far he had traveled and how far he has to go.

Here is the table of contents for this revised edition (80 pages):

1. Before Evolution
2. Life and Consciousness
3. Direction
4. Indicators of Level
5. The End of Evolution
6. The Means to the End: The Vehicles of Evolution
7. An Interpretation of the Divine Plan
8. Beyond Man: Cosmic Consciousness

This is Gertrude’s opening note in the first issue of The Bulletin of the Assembly of Man. (1 page)

In this note Gertrude recounts a trip that she and Wolff took to the Temple of the People in Halcyon, Calif. (1 page)

In this article, Gertrude answers questions such “What is the Difference between Theosophy and the Assembly,” and two other questions about the character and function of this group. (2 pages)

In this note, Gertrude announces that the headquarters of the Assembly of Man will move to the group’s ranch at the foot of Lone Pine Mountain outside of Lone Pine, Calif., where she and Wolff plan to build a new house. In addition, Gertrude states that “we hope to reinstate annual conventions, building a school and eventually establishing a colony” and that the Ashram will be repaired and once again become the center of summer activities. (1 page)

Gertrude relates some of Wolff's variations on a well-known parable of the Buddha. (1 page)

In this article, Gerturde discusses the relevance of art, and in particular, music, to the paths of Bhakti and Jñāna Yoga. (2 pages)

In this note, Gertrude addresses the question, “Are all people really created equal?” (2 pages)

Gertrude explains why she is happy that “Christmas comes once a year.” (1 page)

In this article, Gertrude considers the question of whether occult knowledge is trustworthy, and explains why Sanskrit terms are necessary for the explication of this knowledge. (3 pages)

Gertrude reports on an experiment that sought reactions to different types of music; this data was compared with several theories about the effects of music on individuals. (2 pages)

In this note, Gertrude discusses Realization; next, she explains that the original foreword written by Sherifa for Wolff’s book, Pathways Through to Space, as well as Wolff’s original introduction for the book, were never published. She announces that the foreword will be published in this issue of the Bulletin and the introduction in a future issue. A Spanish translation of this article is included here. (1 page)

A brief reminder that one must attend to the terms used in describing a religion or ideology in order to properly assess that doctrine; Gertrude notes that is especially the case for Wolff’s philosophy, which often employs Sanskrit terminology. After a brief exposition of some of this vocabulary, Gertrude recommends the Theosophical Glossary by H.P Blavatsky for further study. (2 pages)

A brief overview of the remarkable properits of the Great Pyramid of Giza. (2 pages)

From this note: “Students of the Wisdom Religion, assuming they are sincere seekers, should be better grounded in wisdom and truth than most people, and ought to apply these qualities in whatever capacity they can for the greatest good.” (1 page)

The danger of tantric yoga is briefly discussed. (1 page)

There are many questions in the minds of Christians relating to the subject of Christ’s heralded “Second Coming.” Here is an attempt to answer some of them. (2 pages)

Gertrude addreses the question of whether one should suppress negative thought and action, or emotions, and suggests two other possible avenues. (1 page)

Gertrude considers the question of whether adept powers carry into future lives. (1 page)

In 1964, the land on which the Ajna Ashrama (now popularly known as the “Tuttle Creek Ashram”) was planned to be designated a wilderness area, with all roads and buildings within the area to be destroyed. Gertrude relates some of the history of the Ashrama and ponders the question of whether it will be torn down. (1 page)

Gertrude addresses questions on whether Nirvana is an escape from reality and the question of whether LSD is an “easy way to Illumination.” (2 pages)

Gertrude reports that due efforts made by local students, the Forest Service agreed that the Ashrama would not be destroyed. (1 page)

Gertrude considers the importance and source of our everyday thoughts. (2 pages)

In this lengthy article, Gertrude provides a succinct history of the Theosophical Society, as related in the book, The Theosophical Movement: 1975 to 1925. Gertrude notes, however, that this book is more than a history; rather, it “is a guide to discrimination, the fine line of which can lead the student forward or backwards.” She ends the piece with the question, “Has the Theosophical Movement of our times been a failure?” (4 pages)

Gertrude presents a list of fourteen questions meant to help one's contemplation of this question. (1 page)

Gertrude addresses some esoteric questions underlying the burgeoning number of humans populating the Earth. (3 pages)

A list of recommended books on Theosophy, metaphysics and allied subjects. (2 pages)

Gertrude explains that “whether we are conscious of the fact or not, we are all striving for perfection” and that this requires that “our lives . . . grow in discrimination.” (2 pages)

Gertrude again considers the question of whether psychedelic drugs are a short cut to Nirvana. (2 pages)