This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Va. Beach, Va., this 9th day of May, 1934, in accordance with request made by self - Mrs. [272], 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. Mildred Davis.
R E A D I N G
Time of Reading 4:10 to 4:50 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., Alabama. (Body and enquiring mind, in regard to her physical, mental and spiritual well-being. Questions.)
1. EC: Yes. The body and mind is at rest, and prayer, and is passing into the inter-between land.
2. In thine seeking, my child, know that He is nigh unto thee. Not that there is the necessity that a vision or apparition be thine. But these experiences in their own good time will be thine. For He is near at hand. He will guide thee. He will awaken within thine inner self, if thou wilt but open the door to Him. Let thy prayer ever be: HAVE THINE OWN WAY, LORD. I GIVE PRAISE AND GLORY TO THEE FOR THAT THOU HAST DONE IN MY BODY, MY MIND. MY SOUL IS IN THY KEEPING. GUIDE THOU ME IN EVERY WAY THAT I SHOULD GO. AND LET ME EVER BE, FATHER, JOYOUS AND GLAD IN THE SERVICE THAT I MAY RENDER TO MY FELLOW MAN.
3. Ready for questions.
4. (Q) Regarding my health: How may my female organs be cleansed of the discharge? (A) There have been the tendencies for the superficial amount of secretions, by the activities that have been necessary to be kept in the system for the destroying of those influences that bring about the distresses. And this has been of the nature that has tended to make the system to throw out the lymph circulation, thus producing - with the activity of the uterus - the discharge. Then, about once each week - Wednesdays - use the douche with the Atomidine, one part Atomidine to ten parts water. On Mondays and Saturdays use a douche of Glyco-Thymoline; one part Glyco-Thymoline to four parts water. This being of the varied nature to the Atomidine will make for a clearing of these tendencies for the discharge. Also occasionally we would take the Atomidine internally, that there may be the continued tendency for the system to
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adjust itself for keeping a balance in the activity of the glands as related to both the assimilating and eliminating system. Do not allow the alimentary canal to become clogged or choked, nor the tendencies for inactivity of the liver and hepatic circulation to cause disturbances. At such periods use the properties known as AL-CAROID, and the CAROID Bile Salts tablets with same. The AL-CAROID would be taken once or twice a week, dependent upon the manner in which the digestion is active; and the CAROID Bile Salts tablets would be taken not more than once a week, and two tablets at a time. We would be mindful that the diet does not tend too much toward those things that make for the activities of secretions with relation to the genitive organs; that is, no shell fish nor sea foods other than broiled fish - which may be taken at any time desired, but no shell fish. Be mindful that there is not too great a quantity of those things taken that produce alcohol in the system; that is, starches and sweets at the same meal. Being mindful in these directions, as we find, will make for a clarification of the system that will be most beneficial. There has been the tendency for the activities of those properties in the system to affect the gland secretion of the thyroids, in such a nature as to affect the growth of nails, hair, and the cuticle of the body. We will find it most helpful to use at times the White Vaseline on the scalp and on portions of the body; and at other periods crude petroleum will be most helpful to the body. Taking a small amount of the petroleum jelly or White Vaseline, massage same into the scalp and allow to remain in scalp and hair overnight - about once a month. And once a week at other times when this is rubbed in, cleanse with one part alcohol to twenty parts water; or a teaspoonful to a gallon of tepid water. Do not use the denatured alcohol but rather the pure grain. When the crude petroleum is used, this should also be cleansed almost immediately, that there may not be the burning of the portions of the hair that have already grown to parts on the scalp or body, see? These, as we find, will be the healthful conditions for the physical body.
5. (Q) What could I do for the irritation which seems to be in my right lung? (A) This is rather the disturbed circulation, and the use of the Atomidine is most helpful in such conditions - if
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there are the proper food values taken that make for body-building. Or at times take the thyroid extract, see? This will aid in supplying the proper nutriment for the activities of these glands, in the coordination of same with the respiratory system and the rest of the body. Be mindful that the body does not take cold nor sit in drafts. But long walks morning and evening are well, as to the exercise; and when doing same breathe DEEP into the lungs.
6. (Q) Should I take the vaccine given by some local doctors? [I took this vaccine once.] (A) As we find, not so well under the existent conditions.
7. (Q) Is there any other suggestion for my better health? (A) This as we have given for the better condition of the health. Should there continue to be the conditions in the Vagina and organs of gestation, after the use of these properties suggested, we would then use the Elliot method in CLEANSING the body; but use the properties we have outlined first.
8. (Q) Regarding mental and spiritual: What may be done to assist in the coming of the Awakening to me? (A) As indicated, do not be overanxious; yet be consistent and persistent in thy studies and in the application of self in the light of that which has been given thee. If thou wilt do the acts that will bring into thine experience day by day the fruits of the spirit to, for and with thy fellow man, then the same will be magnified and glorified in thee; and thou wilt find that more and more He will walk and talk with thee in thy meditations and thy prayers. For, He is willing, yet He WAITS thy bidding and thy activity. Be not overcome with remorse nor anxiety, nor be overzealous; but be ye joyous in the praise of thy Father through His Son, the Christ.
9. (Q) How may my mind and body be cleansed for meditation? (A) No better way than that we have given. Cleanse first thy body, in making preparation for each day's meditation, in the way or manner that seemeth well unto thee. Then open thine self that the glory of the Father through the promises in the Christ may be magnified in thine inner self. Study well those promises that are thine in the 14th, 15th, 16th, and 17th chapters of John in the King James Version, and know that these refer to thee. In each line, in each verse, see self receiving those promises, those blessings that He has promised. For, as He gave, He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet receives a prophet's reward. Let not thine heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
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10. (Q) How may I assist in helping the doors of light to be opened to me? (A) Do not try to assist self, but rather smile upon those that are downhearted and sad; lift the load from those that find theirs too heavy to bear, in gentleness, in kindness, in long-suffering, in patience, in mercy, in brotherly love. And as ye show forth these to thy fellow man, the ways and the gates of glory open before thee. Who hath called on the Lord; they that are weighted with the cares of the earth, those whose souls seek the solace of His blessings and the glory of His message and promises to men? They that are in such an attitude find the gates, the doors, ajar.
11. (Q) May I know divine love? (A) As ye see it expressed in the lives about thee, ye may know it and HAVE it as thine own. As ye show forth the attributes of the Father, in manifesting love and mercy and grace and patience and long-suffering, so do ye see the beauties of divine love. So do ye see it expressed in the lives of thy fellow man. So do ye find these conditions in thy experience. If ye would have friends, be FRIENDLY to those about thee! If ye would know the Father, then manifest Him in thy walks and thy talks with thy fellow man. If ye would have divine love, show love and mercy and patience to thy fellow man in every walk of life. For, Life itself in all its forms is the manifestation of that the Father would shed upon the sons and daughters of men that glory in Him. Be happy and glad. Smile though the heavens fall. And though thy best friend deceive thee, and though thine own loved ones forsake thee; when they forsake thee thy Father, thy God, will take thee up.
12. (Q) My Life Reading spoke of "latent abilities and forces." How may these be aroused? (A) By application of the little things in thy daily walks of life; showing gentleness to each one ye meet; making self FOOLISH (as it were) for Christ's sake. Then ye become wise in His name. Making thine self in the manner of being persecuted; yea, so was He persecuted, that there might be known in self and in those that would seek Him the love that passeth understanding! As ye manifest all these various activities. As seen from the information, these refer to the material applications in the way of teaching in a direct way and manner those things that pertain to the relationships of individuals with their fellow man, according to MAN principles. And the self may so present these, so make these of such a measure as to show that these must arise
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from the spiritual inception in the mind and heart; else they become rote and stumblingblocks in the experience of others. Carry on, then, in that manner that ye may yet complete the passing of the Bar - or the studies in the law. Also well that ye make thine application for the coming year in the district Schools, for such will only give in the mental self that SURENESS of the mental being well-grounded - or the material things to fall back upon. Rest during the coming seasons, but FIND thyself in thy relationship to thy Maker. If the promptings of the heart and the inner self bespeak that thou art ready and willing to be used by Him wheresoever He calls, then when the call comes answer: HERE AM I, LORD, USE ME WHERE THOU SEEST I MAY SERVE THY WILL AND THY PURPOSES THE BETTER.
13. (Q) Please tell me what to study. (A) Any of those things that pertain to the relationships of man to man, and of man to God. These in the verses and chapters given. Then the more secular things that befit thee for any of the activities that may present themselves to thee from time to time.
14. (Q) Should I continue my present routine of studies, or add anything to them? (A) For the present, only those that we have indicated or outlined.
15. (Q) Please tell me the best way to continue my law. (A) Follow in those things necessary for preparing self for passing the examination. Thou hast seen where the disturbing factors arose. Apply self in that direction.
16. (Q) Where should I study law, and with whom? (A) As indicated, until the summer season - or for the next three to four weeks, with those with whom the body has the best association and connection for the activity that gives IN the very action that necessary instruction in the things needed.
17. (Q) When should I stand the Bar examination again? (A) When thou art ready, or when those associates declare to thee thou art complete.
18. (Q) What should I do this summer? (A) As indicated, rest a portion of the time; then study.
19. (Q) Where should I go and what should I do next year? (A) This is too far in advance. Make the preparations, and as the conditions come about there may be the ways opened for the activities in the varied directions.
20. (Q) Any other advice or counsel at this time? (A) Keep thine self in that way which will make for an ever
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readiness to say, HERE AM I, LORD, USE ME; THINE HANDMAID IS READY TO BE USED IN THE MANNER, THE WAY THOU SEEST BEST FOR ME AND FOR THOSE THINGS THAT I MAY DO AND PRESENT AND REPRESENT IN THY KINGDOM.
21. We are through for the present. Copy to Self " " Ass'n file Copy of portion to Work book Medicines & treatments listed