This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 29th day of May, 1933, in accordance with request made by his mother, Mrs. [...], Associate Member of the Ass''n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.
P R E S E N T
Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Lu Hesson, H. L. and L. B. Cayce.
R E A D I N G
Time of Reading 417 - 22nd St., 11:10 to 11:25 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. Va. Beach, Va. (Physical Suggestion)
1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [271]; this we have had before.
2. Now, as we find, there are changes taking place in the physical functioning of the body that are tendencies towards betterments, and of conditions that may be builded to bring about a much nearer normal reaction in the coordinating of the mental and physical reactions of the body.
3. These, to be sure, are as yet very slow, and may be considered by some as very slight; but if that attitude is still held by those about the body that there is no improvement, that there is no change, that he still remains stubborn, that he still remains in the inactive forces that have existed, he'll remain that way - to himself, and most to others; for, as we have given, the developments are the impulses that are created in the flow of the white and gray matter that makes up for a coordination in the brain centers themselves, as related to those impulses as receive their reactions through that known as the senses of the body. Hence suggestion, surroundings, environs, must of necessity play as important a part in what is done with the improvements or the stopping of deterioration in the white matter of the brain impulse; and the recuperation depends, then, upon those suggestions, those activities that are kept in the replenishing, rebuilding, in and through the body.
4. As to how the associates are to accomplish same, it requires patience, persistence and persistence, and prayer, and understanding; and if these are not being accomplished they are untrue first to selves and to the duty and obligation that is about those who would direct the changes that are being made in the applications of those things that HAVE started in the bringing about of the reactions in the body.
5. Then, in making the applications for the conditions in
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system, where the electrical forces are adding to the motivative forces of the body, these should be kept as near intact with that which has been given as possible. To be sure, fear of what will be the result is the basic principle that prevents the body from being docile; but, if the body were DOCILE - then you'd know he was already an ass and would never be much else!
6. But the conditions to be met are in that of patience, persistence, and reasoning with the body for the better improvement of its own abilities to meet the needs of the varied conditions that arise in the activities of the body itself. Not because "Your mammy wants it," not because "You've got to do it," but because "This will make for the better reactions in YOURSELF!" For, there are periods when the reactions are near normal.
7. The periods then of what may be termed rationality, in reasoning, are longer; they may not be but a moment longer, but to this experience that may mean many years of sane rationalism, if those moments are taken advantage of.
8. Ready for questions.
9. (Q) What approach can Lu make to get [271] to take the battery - (A) This has just been given, as to how the approach is to be made; with patience, with persistence. Rather than losing patience and saying harsh words, walk away! Then, when self has gained control of self, just reason - reason - and reason.
10. (Q) When he absolutely refuses to have the battery, is it best to wait until the next night? (A) Best to wait if it's a hundred years; WAIT until you have succeeded in conquering SELF, and you will then be able to conquer the body and the mind! If it's a day, or a night, or a week, or a month, a year, conquer SELF!
11. (Q) Is there any way this fear in the body can be removed? (A) By the patience, persistence of suggestion to the body. Is there any way that to the mind of a child that has been burned, it can be taught there is a way to handle fire? This is GRADUALLY builded by the overcoming of fear, through the suggestions - patiently, persistently; patiently, persistently; PRAYERFULLY.
12. (Q) Can you suggest anything that will keep him busy and contented? (A) The varied activities in which the body may be engaged. As we have given, it requires a classification of various activities. A portion of time should be set for each thing, as a budget would be made up. So many hours of rest, so many hours of physical activity, so many hours of
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recuperation in varied activities, so many hours for this, that and the other - and keep persisting in these until they are a matter of routine, which makes for the power of suggestion to be active in the replenishing and rebuilding mental force of a body; and it doesn't necessarily become a machine, for the reactions will be in the mental balance that is created.
13. That is all the questions regarding this body.
14. We are through with this reading. Two copies to Lu Hesson (one to be mailed to [271]'s mother) Copy to file