This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Virginia, this 4th day of May, 1937, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [257], Active Member of the Ass''n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.
P R E S E N T
Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.
R E A D I N G
Time of Reading Lake Shore Drive, 11:10 to 11:45 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. Chicago, Ill. (Body and enquiring mind. You will give an explanatory reading on the mental, material and spiritual development based on reading of April 7, 1937, [257-181], with reference to [257] and associates and associations and the further development of the plant to be in position to make radio cabinets. We respectfully submit our mental-physical and spiritual for guidance of the Forces to ask for aid, since [257] is now correlating all of his readings which covered a period of many years and will ask the Forces to specifically guide the group as to what definite information he should remember at this time in attempting to reorganize his life, his business and the welfare of those around him. You will then answer these questions, as I ask them:)
1. EC: Yes.
2. Then, to give the guidance, let [257] come, sit down, take the time and act like is stated; then it may be given.
3. Ready for other questions.
4. (Q) How can [257] group proceed with the opening of the plant at Chichester, N.Y., to be successful with it and still allow [257] to develop his spiritual self to the satisfaction of his Maker and those surrounding him? (A) This would indicate, from the questioner, that there is a difference in being a material success and in developing spiritually and mentally in a material way. The question itself is based improperly. For, as has been given, to gain the whole world and lose the own spiritual self or soul is naught. Then, the policies, the activities, in every way and manner, must be in keeping with that which is constructive, that which is activative in that way and manner, if there would be a mental, a spiritual, a material success. To be sure, there may be material successes in sharp
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practices; there may be material successes in taking advantage of one another in varied activities; but - the Lord thy God is ONE! and this applies in business, in mental, in the spiritual life, and should be construed so - and they that attempt to make them separate do so to their own mental and spiritual undoing, and sooner or later a material and mental failure.
5. (Q) In what way, so far, has his ego prevented the proposition from progressing to the point that his will desires it to reach? (A) It has not! The warnings that have been given were not to allow the anxiety, the desire, to make for the allowing of improper or unseeming promises, or for the depending upon purely material things for gain - without the proper consideration of all phases of life. Here: In the experiences of those in a material world where financial gain is had, where fame to an extent is given to individuals, it is oft seen that they are not at peace with themselves, with their fellows or with their God. There may not be outwardly in the individual experience failures financially, or other than a whitewashing of the mental individual activity, yet there is oft seen in such households that which has been expressed in this manner: "Yes, their money is needed to care for that afflicted one, that disconcerted one in their midst." God is not mocked; whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. And, as has been given [257] oft, too gracious, too beautiful, too sincere has been and is the INNATE desire of this entity to be spoiled by the desire of material gain or fame at this time. Hence the warnings - Know, O Israel, the Lord thy God is ONE! If each soul would understand what that means, he may pattern his life, his associations, his dealings with his fellow man, in such a way and manner as to make not only harmony and peace within his own home, his own mind, but all who contact the body-entity will know same for the beauty of his dealings with his fellow man in every way and manner. Man should learn - [257] should learn - it is God that giveth the increase. Man as he labors, as has been given of old, is worthy of his hire. To take advantage, then, of an
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employee because of circumstance, because of surroundings - or for the employee to take advantage of the employer because of any condition that arises - must be met in the experience of them all. For it is the law; and the law shall not pass away until it is fulfilled to every whit and every tittle in the experiences of each individual! Hence the warnings given, that there be the building within self of that as would be not merely an axiom but as a living experience. For the Lord thy God is a living God. Man's soul, man's activity, is a living experience. Begin to build constructively in the beginning, if you would have the success in all phases of the endeavor.
6. (Q) In what way could the activities of the body [257] and associates in relation to the factory be evil? (A) These questions are out of line with what was meant. This has just been given. To do wrong never will make good come of it, though it may make money and means and false promises may induce; but the end thereof is DEATH! Death not only to a successful business, death to the better self, death to all the influences and forces. For how has it been reckoned? Good is like a leaven that eventually leaveneth the whole lump. How is evil? Usually smeared on as some kinds of paints that cover and yet - How did He put it? - are as a whitened sepulchre, beautiful to look at but inwardly full of dead men's bones! So are the relationships with individuals. You cannot whitewash that which is in import and intent evil and have good come from same.
7. (Q) If [165] placed in charge of laboratory and finish - Gilbert in charge of coordinating of departments as well as comptroller - Kiefer in charge as superintendent of construction - with [257] in charge of sales plus advisory to the other three, would the factory proposition then be able to function on an ethical, profitable and proper spiritual development with material gain? (A) This has been given. This has been given before, that these were - and let each know, but let each have the basic principle. In the activities of selling below that in which it would be produced or could be produced, would that make for success? or if the finishing or the construction would be neglected here or there, that's not in keeping with that which has been promised, would it lend for that which is to be a constructive or building or a rightful program? No.
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All cooperating as one with another, they each in their own sphere filling, fulfilling that purpose whereunto the whole association or organization was brought into being. Is it brought into being to undersell or to equal or to be a little better than another product, at a little better figure? But if it is to be done by imposition upon any portion of the service, then it cannot succeed. But all in one - as God is One. It is not idealistic, it is what and is as the world is (gradually, to be true) coming to know must be - if the life, the purpose of each and every soul is to make a mental and material and spiritual success - cooperation, coordination of all factors in a purpose for service - and the increase and the surplus is the gift of appreciation as is the law.
8. (Q) Assuming that the proper and necessary background for success has been advised and all are willing to follow it, what is the best avenue for [257] to use in raising the required capital to buy and operate the factory? (A) Through the channels that have already been set in motion and through those very things that have been promised already, if they are all kept coordinant. They have already been set in motion; keep them coordinant.
9. (Q) The following people in their spheres are attempting to furnish the money merely from the material standpoint, of investment for gain: (A) (Interrupting) Use that which has already been promised. This is coming through, it's in more than one of these but it is coming through! But do not make any promises - as has been the warning - that cannot, that are not in keeping with that policy that has been indicated, that is necessary for perfect coordination throughout.
10. (Q) We request reasons and guidance for the ones selected. (A) That each may have the opportunity for joining in a service that may be made as a criterion for others that would take lessons from same. It's an opportunity, then, for all.
11. (Q) Next step with John Paul to develop interest of Rosenwald in factory. (A) It is necessary to follow those things that have been set in motion, that there are to be in keeping with the policies that are to be at once taken.
12. (Q) If there is a better channel which we have not touched, will the Forces please suggest it and advise how to proceed? (A) Use that thou hast in hand, then when these are used or
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applied others are shown thee.
13. (Q) Mayor Hettrick [Clarence Hettrick, Mayor of Asbury Park] desires the [257] associates to consider the Lycoming factory at Muncy, Pa., offices in Montgomery, Pa., for a rental proposition for one year while Chichester is being developed. What suggestion on this? (A) This would become rather expensive, but if it is in keeping with the circumstances as for the policies, the orders, the conditions - very well. The judgements as to such matters must be made by those that direct same, rather than from these sources. All phases are to be considered, and all departments; the ability for sales and the sales in sight; the abilities for activities and carrying on all of the research necessary for the developing of the whole situation.
14. (Q) E. A. Thompson - 142 East 59th St., N.Y. City, consulted [257] reference association with the Alden Corporation plant at Asheville, N.C. Please advise reference this situation. (A) We would not trust Thompson.
15. (Q) Please explain what figures of sales and profits should be presented to the various groups. (A) This must be in keeping - not from here, but - with the abilities of each individual to figure with [257] on the outlook, whether it is prospective, whether it is assured, whether it is merely that as a possibility, and all the figures then based upon that as may be reasonably considered as correct. Let's consider the situations that have existed, for a moment. These are known to all these concerned here, and are merely drawn to make a more awareness of the situations being presented: What, who and where have been the customers that would justify such a group considering building a plant for the manufacture of such goods? These are known as those channels through which Radio Cabinets have been distributed by [257]. What has been the fault in the various conditions that have arisen? Bad finish, faulty in some of the activities, too small a price; and such things have brought about contentions. Now: There has been a certain quantity, there is demanded certain quality in those channels that are open or accessible to [257] as the salesman. Now the warning has been given [257] - don't confuse these, please - that there are associations that could and would build these
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cabinets if they were considered properly. If [257] considers, though, that having the own factory all of the varied elements that have entered into his dissension, confusion and disturbance, can be ironed out by the own organization and still do justice and right to every ONE, then follow same! But each one, each head of each phase must take all of these things into consideration before they BEGIN - and know that they can do justice to themselves, their ideals, their purposes; and it is upon such that figures may be drawn to present those from whom funds may be obtained to carry on. Why not obtain quantities of same from the very ones TO WHOM THE MATERIAL IS TO BE SOLD?
16. (Q) In showing the pitfalls to the associates, does that mean that they should not consider owning or controlling the plant but just handling the sales or using the factory on a rental basis? (A) In showing the pitfalls is meant that being forewarned is being forearmed, and if there are the correct abilities, if there is the ability of each head to make for corrective principles that will meet each one of these, why should they not own, why should they not control, why should they not direct? On the basis of others that was given that there were associates and connections that would do so for [257], if they were set in a different order! Don't confuse these, please!
17. (Q) Are there any changes in any part of the country that would cause a large furniture factory to take radio cabinet business from such companies as the General Electric Co. on a commission basis and yet bring profit to the associates as to commissions? Or is it necessary for the group to have a factory over which they have complete control of the supply? (A) And that's why they should be, if it is possible, a part of the factory! This may be an eventual development. [257] has experienced this in some associations; that factories have gone in and taken commissions rather than paying same to the man (or [257]) acting as the intermediator or for the bringing of the factory and the user (or the General Electric) together. Now: If there is the assurance from the group that the users of cabinets are interested in, or a part of, or are so convinced that the organization can produce - and the organization CAN produce if fitted for it - then why not
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make it successful?
18. (Q) Are conditions of the country now such that Labor will become stabilized on a working basis with Capital to advise the owning of a factory to be operated by this group? (A) Principles must carry through to the laboring man, whether it is the one that is selling the log, or the man that is the rough finisher, or he that sweeps up the floor! Don't think that the man at the top can take it off of or out of the lives of the laborers and get away with it! He can't! Conditions are such that when honesty is carried through, it is in the position to coordinate and cooperate all the way through. THAT is the CRY of the country. It is the need of ALL business!
19. We are through for the present. Copy to Self " " Ass'n file