In the metaphysical literature of today a good many terms are used that are very confusing to those who have not taken a consecutive course of lessons on the subject. It seems to me wise to give here a clear, Page 71 simple explanation of two words frequently used, so that even the most unlearned may read understandingly. The words personality and individuality present distinct meanings to the trained mind, but by the untrained mind they are often used interchangeably and apart from their real meanings. Your personality may be agreeable or disagreeable to others. It is the outer, changeable man, in contradistinction to the inner or real, man.
Individuality is the term used to denote the real man.
The more God comes into visibility through a person the more individualized he becomes. By this I do not mean that one's individuality is greater when one is more religious. Remember, God is wisdom, intelligence, love, power. Emerson was a man of large individuality, but retiring personality. He was grandly simple.