This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 12th day of December, 1933, in accordance with request made by self - Miss [275], 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, L. B. and Hugh Lynn Cayce.
R E A D I N G
Time of Reading ... Avenue, 11:25 to 11:55 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. ... S.I., N.Y. (Body and soul mind, who wishes to have answered questions in regard to her Egyptian appearance as Ai-Si, compared to this life.)
1. EC: Yes, we have the soul-mind, the appearances, the experiences of the soul-mind [275], in and through the earth's sojourn, with that which is builded in the body-mind of the soul.
2. Well here in giving this, in passing, that a comment be made for all:
3. When it is considered, or contemplated even, that there was the appearance of matter - and the mind or spirit body of entities in the earth, and they were thought forms; they had a body. Think of that!
4. Ready for questions.
5. (Q) Explain this paragraph from the reading of November 21, 1933 [275-35, Par. 7]. "From the activities manifested in the cleansings, in the sacrifices offered, about which the entity was active in the experience, there will be the ability in the present to make in the experience of those with whom the entity has been associated in the activities of their own development, that which will arouse within their inner selves those emblems of service in the experience, THROUGH that which may be visualized by self (in the present) in meditation and in turning within, that those same influences that directed in those activities - that meant so much to the peoples and to the many in the experience - may again be known to men." (A) To many. It should have been written many at first. This should in itself, through meditation, carry to the body-mind in the present a real message; for, to put the same in other words: Through the activities of the body, of the mind in the experience, in the cleansing of individuals of that which hindered in their activity of manifesting their soul's influences and of being their best in the
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experience, is builded in the body, mind and soul of the present entity those abilities for the body to so visualize in the emblematic way and manner that which will arouse in the inner self of individuals, individual minds, individual souls, that which will aid those individuals in knowing themselves, their weaknesses, their faults, their uprisings, their downsittings. That which enables the individual soul to see itself better. And that which aids each individual or hinders it, or is helpful to it in giving expression of itself in the present experience. What, then, happens? The entity, [275] in the present, is capable of entering into the silence, or in meditation, when there may be given to individuals whom the ENTITY has contacted in that experience, see, that which helps and aids them in the present, through the presenting of the emblems, the seal of life of the individual. These reach much farther than many have yet even thought or felt. Take these that have been presented and see what this does to the individual mind of that entity.
6. (Q) Give help how I can develop more in meditation, to attain this. (A) Rather would we refer the body-mind to that which has been given in how to open self, in meditation, and what physically takes place; as to how the body chooses that manner of cleansing, physically, mentally, and how the body surrounds itself with that consciousness of His angels having been given charge concerning thee.
7. (Q) Explain "The title and the activities are clear." [275-35, Par. 8] (A) The title implies a specific character of work or endeavor, and the clearness as to the vision that may be aroused in others through that activity of this body.
8. (Q) Explain "the entity was that one to whom was meted by the priest and the associates - in the activities of the period - the supplying to individuals that which may be said to have later become that ornament which carried with same the special activities in the lives of individuals of special periods." [275-35, Par. 14-A] (A) With the cleansing that was the office of the entity in the period in the Temple of cleansing or Sacrifice, and in the office of the entity in the Temple Beautiful through the raising of the attributes of the mind of such ones that were cleansed, there were definite conditions made in the experience of each soul, each entity, each BODY physically
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so cleansed; such an activity UPON the soul, that it has remained, did remain, with those entities, those souls. Hence the ability in the present to visualize, pictorialize, draw together, that which awakens something in the inner soul of those whom the entity DID contact - and again contacts; and to the entity, to this soul, will become positive proof of its incarnation in the earth. When there arises periods (which there will) when individuals seek their life story in the drawing, in the seal, and nothing comes - or a distortion or diffusion or a confusion of ideas, do not become discouraged, overwrought, nor give away to the first feelings of doubt. But rather turn to self. In the GLORY of the Lord is life for any soul made manifest. If it is not revealed to thee, do not attempt to force same. Let it be revealed rather of HIS guards, HIS attendants, that would draw near to thee!
9. (Q) Explain "For he that guides the hand in the most inmost recesses of the soul has aided in the developments of that as brought all the activities of the entity in the experience." (A) It's just been given you!
10. (Q) In which way should I give a seal so that it "is properly given"? (A) Meditate, and that which is given thee set forth. Step by step. That it is given thee step by step, rather than the whole, shows rather the growth - and rather the DIVINE. For, has it not so often been given, "rightly DIVINING the words of truth" day by day? Hence as there is the meditation, through the desire of those that there might be given to them that which will aid them in seeing themselves as they have been, as they are, as they may be, through the applying of that which is helpful, hopeful, that is to be warned of, that is to be shunned, there is ever seen that which is presented through this seeking. Then, it is asked of self, how - why - is this body gifted or endowed with the ability to enter into the silence and to obtain such closeness of the life force in each soul that seeks? For, as pointed out, the offices and the privileges had by the entity in that experience (and not abused) have fitted the soul for such an activity. Much in the same manner as in the material life those that have through practice, through application, through promptings of the inner self, fitted themselves to become the guiding hand for an electrical or steam engine do guide the same such as to give the very best to those who use its offices in every direction of activity. So the entity here in the present
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may guide, direct, through ITS offices of the soul! Not of the physical mind, no - but of the soul mind.
11. (Q) What was meant by the "period when the cloud will be changed somewhat in its contour or position" in regard to my seal? (A) As the self seeks or enters into the meditation, the cloud that is enveloping self or the body-mind through the period of meditation. Not of anything physical, not of anything drawn, but the manner of approach - and the cloud is "lifted", as it were, so there is the greater comprehension of that presented of self.
12. (Q) To whom should I go in order to learn how to make plaques out of seals? (A) To the inner self, rather than to any individual. As may be guided by the hand from experience to experience.
13. (Q) From what source do I receive the lessons, starting Aug. 20th, and are they true? (A) Step by step are they the developments of the inner consciousness as to the relationship of the self and others to the whole. True as they go, step by step.
14. (Q) Is the message I received on June 28, 1933, true? (A) In part.
15. (Q) Explain the source of these? (A) Just been given. The INNER self and its contact with the sources that may awaken within the soul self the existent forces and influences in the experiences of man - or MANY - or mighty - or the moment. They are one!
16. (Q) Explain the meaning of my aura on Monday night Oct. 30th, seen by Edgar Cayce. (A) The varied colors, the varied emanations, the varied abilities that are being centralized as related to the lives of so many that may be aided by the efforts of the entity in relationships to those. Hence the diffusion and the separations of the various emanations, from contacts that are made by the soul forces with other soul forces in their activity.
17. (Q) Give a personal message regarding my relationship to the work of Edgar Cayce, comparing it with the relationship at the time in Egypt? (A) As in that period those were enabled not only to cleanse the mind and soul of the carnal forces, but of that which hindered from their giving the best expressions of themselves through the activities and associations of the individuals in the experience, so in the present will there be the aiding in making those contacts - through the combined efforts in the activities of each - to aid others to so supply, to give in the experience of many, that which
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will enable them to become - even as in that experience - a saving influence IN the lives of many. And the period or time will come when the entity, the body, will stand in that stead.
18. We are through. Two copies to Self Copy to Ass'n file