This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the home of [257] this 9th day of October, 1930, ..., New York City, at his request.
P R E S E N T
Edgar Cayce; [257], Conductor; B. B. Sidelman, Steno. Mrs. [903], Mrs. Hesson.
R E A D I N G
Time of Reading 6:30 P. M. New York City.
1. [257]: Now you will have before you [257] and his associations. Also the physical body of [257].
2. EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, [257], present in this room. Also the physical conditions. As has been given, there should be those precautions taken as respecting the physical forces of the body, not as to cause the worriments for the body, but know, that to burn the candle at both ends is soon to lose the candle, and to overtax the physical without proper recuperations, there must be paid for the activities. Play as well as work. Be able to relax. Change in the thought is as often as much rest physically as to rest from physical and still keep the taxation mentally. For the body suffers over-taxation - mental more often than physical, for from physical taxation, sleep will recuperate but a mental is akin to those of the spiritual that prevent the relaxation, save by change of thought which will bring a relaxation.
3. Ready for questions.
4. (Q) What mental interests should the body have? (A) These have been given. The body should interest self in play of variety or nature that is appealing or interests self in things that are entirely different from the activities. It may be work but work-mental will make the mind grow if changed. For to become lopsided or in such a groove as that it worries to do. That which causes other thought. In the line of art. Any line of play. Any line of change of surroundings that does not tax the physical body to exercise [excess?].
5. (Q) What can [my wife [903]] do to aid this condition? (A) Make suggestions, if he will only heed them.
6. (Q) Would walking through the park every morning be a means to aid this condition? (A) Provided there wasn't thinking about the man he was going to meet on the next corner or the appointment to be had at eleven or twelve o'clock. These are those of a physical and not a mental reaction. The physical action would be well, were the companions or the companions had
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that would talk about the color of the sky or the birds or the greenness of the field or the changes of season, and not much business. This relaxation would be well but to think about other conditions is to only make the blood run riot: "Well, I will get this over with and do something else and get out."
7. (Q) What will relieve the head pains? (A) Laughing will.
8. (Q) What causes the stomach conditions? (A) Acidity. Beware of condiments, as has been given.
9. (Q) Does spirits [frumenti?] cause this condition? (A) At times they do. Dependent on the condition of the mental body at the time. How often has the body given the illustration about the poor cat?
10. (Q) Should the body take any medicine at the present time for its system? (A) Only those that will produce more alkaline in the system. Small doses of soda, Petrolagar, oil, or such. Be sure the oil is either that of olive oil or Russian White Oil, or such.
11. (Q) Has the accident of which the body was warned been eliminated? (A) It does not sit imminent at the present time. Still be mindful but do not look for it or you will find it.
12. (Q) Should [257] endeavor to get his money from the East Coast Trading Co.? or keep his investment? [With [900] - [137] Bros.] (A) For the returns, keep the investment, for it will be worth $88.00 for every one dollar invested, in three or four years.
13. (Q) What should [257]'s attitude and action be to the [900] - [137] Bros.? (A) Just that as he would be done by, that do. Disregard any differences of opinion. Just consider that others see from their viewpoint as self sees from own viewpoint. Do to the other as you would have the other do to you.
14. (Q) Has [257]'s attitude to the present time been just as [...] to them? (A) In [257]'s eyes, yes; in their eyes, no. Then there is just the difference of opinion. Both may be wrong. Both may be right, dependent upon the standard of OPINION.
15. (Q) In the eyes of [257]'s fellow-man and in the eyes of God, what should his actions be in this case? (A) "As ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them, for this is the law and the prophets [Mat. 7:12]... For what profit it a man to gain the whole world and lose his own soul? [Mat. 16:26.]" Never will be there a man to have a friend too many but happy the man that has a
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conscientious friend if it be only one.
16. (Q) What should [257] do to get his settlement from Albert Pick now? (A) That conditions in which you require or to push a settlement as the changes are gradually made in the various distribution of the interests out of each, claim for and get. That portion or that quarter as is changed. See? [257]: No, I don't see exactly. There are being contemplated, changes in the various divisions of same. See? (Yes.) As these changes are made, see that a pro-rata interest of the change is given in settlement. See? (Yes.)
17. (Q) Should [257] agree to transfer of his stock to Albert Pick to save them taxes and on what consideration? (A) On the consideration that as these altered changes that do is given in cash.
18. (Q) Is it the time to suggest that change? (A) When that proposition which must come in the next ninety days before the files, see, or the considerations of tax; during that period will be better, in latter part of November or first of December.
19. (Q) Will Columbia and Kolster combine this year? (A) Second month of next year as is seen. These are being considered in various channels but as to the actual change, that is to become effective not until after at least the third of February as we find at present, though to be sure changes may come in devious ways.
20. (Q) Should [257] be part of this combine with his furniture factory considered? (A) If proper consideration is given, would be well.
21. (Q) Is the present W. S. Cox - (A) (Interrupting) Watch him! Watch him!
22. (Q) Does he represent all the things he claims? (A) It isn't well to call a man a liar until you are sure. He will hang himself, until you give him just enough chance to express himself, unless the basis of his reasoning be sincere.
23. (Q) Has he television ready for market? (A) Ready for some activity towards being completed for a more commercial use but not complete as yet. In experimentation, but he is on the right track, but there will be some changes.
24. (Q) Should [257] introduce him to Gen. McRoberts at this time? (A) Better know him better. You would not want to vouch
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for him under the present considerations.
25. (Q) What can [257] do now to further the Paris Medicine deal? (A) The changes as are recently had in stocks and bonds may delay this for some period. But well to consult with McRoberts as concerning the changes, for as we find, there will be concessions made from both sides soon for another offer. Do not let McRoberts allow business to be made without consideration given to that as has already been planned. He may handle same either by message or by personal conversation with some that have been interested.
26. (Q) Should [257] broach this to the General or await the General's action? (A) Broach it as second-handed or left-handed, as it may be termed, and then later, i.e., bring it to his mind, see? that he has not forgotten it, see? Then later, direct.
27. (Q) Has [257] handled the Orsenigo furniture matter to the complete satisfaction of the General? (A) (Interrupting) And all concerned.
28. (Q) Is there anything [257] can do to further the new business for this firm without hurting himself or - (A) (Interrupting) Just don't make expansions in too many directions until there are some changes made in some of the interests in which [257] is interested. Keep in close touch with those who are advising with and advisors of [257] in this direction: Lauterstein.
29. We are through for the present.