This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 17th day of June, 1938, in accordance with request made by Hugh Lynn Cayce, Manager of the Ass''n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.
P R E S E N T
Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Hugh Lynn Cayce.
R E A D I N G
Time of Reading 4:25 to 4:40 P. M. Eastern Standard Time.
1. GC: You will have before you the work of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., in studying and presenting the psychic work of Edgar Cayce, especially as related to the coming Seventh Annual Congress, June 25, 26, 27, 28. You will advise us as to presenting a Congress that will be most helpful to all those who are concerned. Questions.
2. EC: Yes, we have the work of the Association for Research and Enlightenment, Incorporated; with its ideals and purposes that have been indicated for same.
3. In the presenting of the work at the Seventh Annual Congress, the special three phases of same should be stressed; not in a conglomerate manner but rather with a definite period set aside for each phase; that in the vocational guidance as from the information in Life Readings; that in the physical from presentation of reports and the like; and that in the educational and spiritual.
4. These in their regular channel or order should present a perspective of the activities in such a way and manner as to not only be interesting but worth while in the consciousnesses of those who may be studying or seeking knowledge pertaining to the activities of the Association.
5. Ready for questions.
6. (Q) Regarding the selection of Trustees the following have been nominated. Comment on each name as follows: W. L. JONES: (A) Very good, very sincere; not very aggressive, but very helpful.
7. (Q) HELEN ELLINGTON. (A) Very well, but very doubtful whether there would be the acceptance; but if accepted would be very well.
8. (Q) GLADYS DILLMAN. (A) As we have indicated, this entity should be a part of the activities of the Association - as may be presented by the entity so well; for the entity is not only aggressive but broad, and in keeping with the purposes and the ideals of the Association.
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9. (Q) DAVID E. KAHN. (A) Very well that this entity be kept in line with that as has been indicated.
10. (Q) ESTHER WYNNE. (A) Very well that this entity be kept in line with those things that are being presented; and as the entity is a part of the whole plan it is very well to be kept in order.
11. (Q) BURT DAVIS. (A) Very well, but not aggressive in the activities. This had best be left for the next Congress.
12. (Q) JULIA CHANDLER. (A) This entity had best be kept as help in certain directions, rather than as a director or one to formulate policies in special directions. Best be kept in other channels of work as combined with the activities as may be given by others, on special-committee work; which would be better than being an officer or trustee.
13. (Q) LESLIE SAVAGE. (A) Very well. This as we find would be very well in keeping with the policies and activities, and the associations or connections.
14. (Q) Are there any other individuals who may be suggested through this channel now? (A) You'll have to have the nomination before we may say who may be presented! Then information may be given. These may be only acted upon through these channels as nominations are made, if the policies, rules and regulations are followed as have been set; and not individuals CHOSEN by such information itself! For there might be many presented that are not even members of the organization!
15. (Q) Is there any individual recommended as Chairman of the Board? (A) As we find, it would be very well to make a rule or regulation, or policy, that the President will become Chairman or the Chairman will become President. Or it would be better to follow rather in the order so that the Vice-President would become President, or so that all are retained and become officers in their regular form.
16. (Q) As President? (A) As indicated, rather should each one be set as to pass through each phase of the activities; that after so great an activity in a certain office it is set for special service - either in committees or the various channels through which such may rotate.
17. (Q) Just how should the presentation of the information on National and International affairs on Monday, June 27th, be handled? Two Readings on this material are contemplated
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before the period. (A) You'll have to have it before information may be given as to how it may be presented! This may be given with the information!
18. (Q) Please give the suggestion which should be used to secure such information? [6/20/38 and 6/24/38. See 3976-18 and 3976-19.] (A) Remember the policies that have been set, and the type of information that may be sought; that it should be asked for as there is the preparation of the various channels of the group activity to do something ABOUT same! Not individual groups of the Association, or that are presenting the ASSOCIATION activity; but through groups or individuals prepared to do something ABOUT same - or prepared for such an activity, see? Not information of such a type or nature that would be so informative as to become startling, then. Though there will be plenty of startling things to happen, they are not to be presented through such an activity of the Association. Rather present that which may be helpful.
19. (Q) Any suggestions regarding the Congress dinner presenting the Life Readings? (A) As indicated, the vocational guidance should be stressed. And, to be sure, the activities at the dinner may be used in a way to show the relation to a great deal of information which has been given as to the abilities of individuals from individual appearances or sojourns. Of course, as much as possible, such would be related to the vocational activity; yet a great deal may be used for amusement - but not as confusements in your amusement.
20. (Q) What recommendations may be given regarding the evening to be devoted to the Physical Readings? (A) As indicated, this would be the time wherein there may be as many presentations as possible of individual cases, with as many physicians as may be practical, as well as the individuals who may speak a word for themselves - even though it is only yes or no.
21. (Q) What should be done regarding publicity for the Congress? Should there be any stress other than regular announcements in papers? (A) Only the regular announcements. No turmoil or great banners or bugles to be blown.
22. (Q) Any other suggestions for the Manager, or in regard to the Congress? (A) These as we find, if they are followed in a general perspective, should make for a most interesting and a most active as well as worth while experience for all.
23. We are through for the present.
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Copy to Hugh Lynn Cayce " " Ass'n file " " Douglas T. Johnston