This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 30th day of November, 1929, in accordance with request made by themselves - [137], [140] and [900].
P R E S E N T
Edgar Cayce; Mr. [137], Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mrs. [140] and L. B. Cayce.
R E A D I N G
Time of Reading 11:20 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., N.Y.
1. [137]: Now you will have before you the bodies of [140] and [137], located in this room, and that of [900] located in the vicinity of this building at Virginia Beach. You will have the conditions surrounding these entities, and you will answer questions referring to their problems, and the divine and higher forces will, if we may ask them, give that information to [l40] that the physical consciousness is troubled by. You will have the realization of the hindrances of the physical in working with the spiritual. You will have that condition of her mind that causes certain fears and uneasinesses, that to her are important in her mind, and you will tell her the cause and relief of these conditions.
2. EC: Yes, we have the bodies, the enquiring minds, [140], [137] and [900] and those conditions and those things that have to do with the physical and with the mental elements as govern physical and spiritual reactions through these bodies.
3. In giving that that may aid, much that has been given should be given due consideration, and the variations in the surroundings mentally, physically, and the spiritual aspirations as may enter in, would have much to do with that as will be environmental in physical and mental activities for each.
4. As has been given for [140], there may be developments in the mental to such an extent that the physical fears, the physical attributes, may be in that manner of circumspect subjugation to those of the mental and spiritual body. In the relationships to these, there needs be kept much in mind of those experiences in the psychic or mental body through which the body has passed, and - as has been given - fear not with the activities, though at at times they bring fear and distortion in their wake, for the perfect love, the perfect trust and truth, will cast out fear, whether of the mental, of the physical, for the SPIRIT truly maketh alive, will the body allow self to be governed by even those MENTAL
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intuitive forces as so often come to this entity. The entity feels at times hedged about - not in fear, not in a manner of distortion in mental thinking or in the relation- ships that exist either in the physical or soul or in the attributes of either. These only need be contemplated in the silence with self, knowing that this hedging about does NOT close in to make littleness in activities of any nature. Rather the natural expansion of the mind and soul, developing in that that MAKES the mental and body FREE indeed. Then, keep those things that maketh alive, in the mental, in the physical, and He that understandeth, He that beareth all things, will KEEP the body, the mind, the soul, the spirit, in the right channel, in the right way. The body-physical finds fears entering. Harken not to the voices without, or those that would make one afraid. Rather to those voices from within, knowing that - as the companion and the mate - there comes that understanding in one another, and take thy troubles to thy friend, thy mate's brother [900], and the dissipation of those things that worry, mentally and physically, will disappear - even as the mist before the morning sun.
5. In that condition as surrounds [137] as respecting this same condition, these fears allay in patience, in care, in love, in the strength of thy might - as COMES through Him that gives the life, the light, the understanding - for He faileth not who FAINTETH not in well-doing, and if the Lord be on thy side who can be against thee?
6. In the relationships as between the two and [900], these come as the counsel often. Harken when there is the answer in self of that thou seest in thine INMOST soul. Correct, when these falter from that as would lead to the better understanding. Ready for questions.
7. (Q) Does that mean in [140]'s case it would be well to take her fears to [900] for correction? (A) Oftentimes. More in counsel, and tempered with those prayers of [137] when there is the close communion of him with the brother.
8. (Q) Through those prayers, then, I can assist [140]? (A) Most surely!
9. (Q) But must not [l40] assist in that through her mental attitude? (A) Even as has been given, that as there is the union of mind, spirit and body, there may come the perfect understanding in the COMMUNION IN mind as respecting fears, falters, positions, conditions, and these will fade as this understanding is gained.
10. (Q) [140] asks, is this condition of fear due to any happening when she was a child?
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(A) Much has had to do with these fears. This may be answered correctly and say yes. This may be answered correctly and say no, not wholly, for it partakes of BOTH that as brought on by PHYSICAL suffering and by the fears induced in the relationships WITH same, and the ATTEMPTED friendly counsel as has at times brought fear - and, as given, harken NOT to external exhortation. Rather counsel with the mate, with [137], and with those that would speak from within, and these will be allayed.
11. (Q) Is her physical treatment being correctly administered? (A) These are very good. At times there is felt in self the doubt or fear that they are NOT wholly being administered properly. At others there is felt that they must be for the better. These are being administered in a manner that will bring the good, will the mental BALANCE same in the physical being.
12. (Q) Are these conditions of [l40]'s inevitable in her development as a result of the Atlantean experience? [See 140-3.] (A) Each must meet that builded in the body. In the counsel and the aid of those able to bear comes succor and help. Hence that as was preached by Jude in the days by the hillside.
13. (Q) Where can these preachings of Jude be found? (A) These will be found, or a continuation of these, near Ur of the Chaldees.
14. (Q) Is [l40]'s condition the result of what I seem to feel is her confusion of innate desire with mixed application? (A) This the near correct. Those contentions and detentions as come from without bring consternation and fear, while - there be the harkening of that from within - these will disappear.
15. (Q) This list of questions before me, our problem, or rather thought of going to Europe with [900]. What is the counsel? (A) Very good - would be well.
16. (Q) How would the business continue in our absence? (A) Under the guidance of those in whom counsel has been given, that these will be found trustworthy, and under the guiding hand of those who so often direct. These would be cared for, and be found to be in EXCELLENT condition on the return.
17. (Q) Then, my feeling was decidedly wrong? (A) This was a fear that crept in from a minor happening in the office - see?
18. (Q) Would it be just as well if we took this trip next winter? (A) Just as well.
19. (Q) [900]'s two experiences, one regarding - or saying, it will be twelve years before they go up again.
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(A) This not relating to any particular or individual commodity or stock, but rather of that spectacular condition as has existed in that direction. While INDIVIDUAL stocks will mount even to GREATER heights, see?
20. (Q) We will be guided, of course, in what action we are to take? (A) As has been given, and as has been seen. These, in their changes, keeping themselves attuned, will be guided aright.
21. (Q) Last night [900] saw the broken bridge. (A) This rather that the mending of the ways would carry some through whom the entity has feared for in their dealings.
22. (Q) Mending of [900]'s ways? (A) Rather of the individuals whom the entity has been in trouble for. See?
23. (Q) I heard a voice the other morning, same force as is used in the reading. It seemed to be talking of the experience of the night before. (A) This, as is understood by this entity, is all of ONE force - for truly, as thy FRIEND said, all force is of God, and the manner in which man applies the KNOWLEDGE OF the force is the MATERIAL result. Even as has existed that element known as radioactive force, a NATURAL law - and has existed from the beginning. Man's ability to ATTUNE - THROUGH material elements - TO that of that active force, brings same to his material or physical consciousness, and is then of that same force, same energy, as experienced by self.
24. (Q) Then, was it well in counseling not to try to use the force as demonstrated through those means? (A) Not until governed, trained, and the correct principle of the application of same - but counsel well with them. Let them gain that knowledge that the force being dealt with is of the Creative Energy, a part of same, and will they but conduct their own selves in the manner as will bring that as may be used for service, and not for laughter or for consternation. THIS a WONDERFUL demonstration of that as has been just spoken of, of how consternation brought to a mind and the attributing of the energy expended to either a purely physical mind or to unknown sources that may not be depended or relied upon, but governed aright, counseled aright, these may be made to serve a purpose in their respective fields. We are through. Copy to [137] " " [140]
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