This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Virginia, on this 6th day of July, 1933, in accordance with request made by self - Edgar Cayce.
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 10:55 to 11:15 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., Va.
1. GC: You will have before you the enquiring minds of those present in this room, in regard to the psychic work of EC and the dream he had on Wednesday morning, 7/5/33. You will interpret this dream, giving the significance concerning the lives of each, answering the questions which each will ask regarding the work and their connection with it.
2. EC: Yes, we have the enquiring minds of those present in room; also the dream had on the morning of the 7/5/33, by the body EC.
3. As we have given, visions or dreams or experiences are of varied characters, and are influenced by material conditions with a body, the mental condition and attitude of a body, and by the presentation of experiences in soul - or spirit and soul forces of a body.
4. The vision seen is that in the mental realm, and is emblematical of conditions over which, through which the mental body has drawn parallels or comparisons at times. [Copy of dream, not read: I was seated, with the Trustees of the Ass'n, at a long table in a big hall. The table was on an elevated place, half of it being under the balcony and half out in the circular opening. Big posts supported the balcony all around the room, except at the opening where the table sat. We were all dressed in robes; mine being different, and I had a crown on my head and sat in a higher backed chair than the others. See drawing below: Mrs. Danzig Vacant Mr. Levy Myself Bill Cravis Mr. Jones (Papers in front of each one) L. B. Cayce (Heavy table) Hugh Lynn Cayce (standing) Unknown Vacant Florence Gertrude Miss Wynne Mr.
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Zentgraf We knew that two people weren't present, Mr. Scattergood being one of them and I don't remember the other one. We were discussing as to how the organization should be carried on. Mr. Jones asked why Miss Gladys or Mildred wasn't acting as secretary. Someone said Mildred was secretary of the Ass'n, and Miss Gladys was my secretary. Somebody else said they both ought to be there. The unknown man offered to write the minutes of the meeting in shorthand. Then a great big lion, almost golden in color, came from between two of the big posts into the middle of the floor, and I knew immediately it was Miss Gladys. She walked around the room. Then a much smaller dark lion came out from the other side, and I knew it was Mildred. The two lions started snarling and snapping at each other, and I could see them throw out their paws at one another. Miss Gladys backed back until she got behind Gertrude's chair, and as she backed again she turned over the chair and her paw went across the back of Gertrude's neck and cut her throat. Somebody screamed. Until then nobody had said anything. I got up and came around, and asked what it all meant. Then the lions had quieted down and were licking each other's torn places. Mr. Scattergood came in and said he was sorry he missed the scrap, but he hoped everything was alright now. Then somebody said it couldn't be, since the lion had cut off Gertrude's head and it was lying there - all bloody, and a beautiful rug was covered with blood. I woke up.]
5. Then: The hall and its surroundings is as the world and its varied affinities, in connections with the people in the world.
6. The table, the meeting, the papers, and those things pertaining to same represent those portions of the group that are interested in the activities of the group as a group and as individuals; those not present representing those that come outside of the ken as the basic influence of their interests in the activity of such a Work.
7. Those present, then, present the varied fields of endeavor; yet, as seen, there is little or no activity in any direction save by the individual standing, the rest
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being passive in their relation to the activities.
8. In the speaking of the one is rather one that has questioned, does question, as to those activities by individuals spoken of, and as of other connections and associations with same.
9. The lion is as the strength, as is indicated, as to the strength in which the activities must be, will be, or are shown, in keeping the relations one to another, as individuals, as associates, as members of an organization for a definite or specific work or activity.
10. The conditions which arose between the two, then, represents that which oft becomes a hindrance to each in their respective field of activity.
11. Hence the drawing of blood brings destructive or life-giving forces in the activities; not that because of a death ensuing, for this - as seen - only brought the life blood and not death, in the vision; for the arraying of powers, forces, against each brought an antagonistic or destructive influence - or an opening, as it did - to those that have the place, in the active forces, of interesting all in that which may be accomplished in the Work or group activity.
12. The settling of the differences, by the affection shown in strength of each as presented, is rather the way, the manner in which each should conduct themselves respecting their activities throughout; whether as to individuals, as to groups or as to masses of individuals.
13. The entrance of that figure into the active forces of the group represents a definite activity in a group, or organization of any nature. Through such there may be brought much. As given the body, the judgement of the world will be ever in accord with how great an activity individuals show in their Christian or church relationships.
14. But, let each activity in every direction - whether individual, or what - be consistent; for consistency is a gem!
15. Each, then, have their place; each have that position that may not be filled - at the present time - by another. Fail not, then, in the trust that has been put in the hands of each, by arousing differences among selves rather than arousing each officer, each soul - as represented by the group, and the stranger.
16. Do that.
17. (Q) Just what should be our attitude, and how should our efforts be directed, in order to bring about the ideal situation for the work in every way? (A) Let that mind be in each, that "I have my work to do,"
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and do not be intolerant to the other in their own activity; for, if one cannot show the Christ love to a fellow associate, how may one present it to a waiting world? Be kind, affectionate, one to another; knowing that each has been called. Let thy going in and coming out (this means in meditation, in prayer, in thought, in association as individuals, as close relations, as in the public, as in every way) ever present that ideal of preferring one another, ever bearing in mind, "Thy will, O Lord, be done in me!" Be patient, be kind, be gentle. Seek ever to know His ways, and He will guide aright. Ask and ye shall receive. Present the cause that is worth while to the best of thine ability and judgement, and do not find fault with the other fellow. Leave the results in His hands.
18. We are through.