This is a full transcript, faithfully transcribed by hand and ear with love and care, to ensure as much accuracy as possible, of a lecture in a series given by Manly P. Hall, on the subject of reincarnation, karma and life after death. This lecture in particular deals with the question of if we choose our lives before we are born. I hope that you will enjoy this lecture. I find it is much easier to follow in written down format rather than the audio (as much as it's good to hear Mr Hall's voice!), and easier to use as reference to look up further information as required. I am doing all of this primarily for my love of cats, and need to get back to my volunteer position with a sanctuary in South East Asia, so please be gentle with me!