This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 19th day of October, 1932, in accordance with request made by self - Miss [307], 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. Esther Wynne, Hannah Miller, Mildred Davis and Hugh Lynn Cayce.
R E A D I N G
Time of Reading 3:40 to 4:10 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., Va. (Soul body & enquiring mind - Ques.)
1. EC: Yes, we have the soul body and the mind of [307], present in this room, and her relationships to the work.
2. Much may be given respecting what is the particular relationship of the entity, and developing forces in the soul development of the entity, to the work that may be manifested through these channels, and why; for with the whole or complete understanding of the cause, or why, there IS a particular development for the body in its relation to this particular character or phase of souls' developments.
3. Ready for questions.
4. (Q) What was the development? (A) What is to be the development, rather; for there have been those contacts in soul development, where there were those activities in the material manifestations of the entity as related to the tenets, principles or laws that governed such ministry of individuals' activities, regarding their experiencing in material forces the laws concerning man's relationship to the universal or the spiritual forces. These begun in the experiences in the earth, then, bring a particular or specific stimuli to the mental, material-mental and spiritual-mental, or soul development for the entity in any relationship respecting same; for, as is understood, Life is One! As was given, "Know, O Israel, the Lord thy God is One!" Then, the spirit of the creative energy is One in its activity with the entity or soul of every individual, and is seeking those channels, those manners to find the way, as represented by that One that IS the intermediator between man and that creative energy, or the Father. So, the development IS, that there may be given by self, [307], that understanding to others that they may see their status-quo with themselves and their relationship to that way; that they, the individuals, may make that necessary start, movement, experience same, for the closer
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knowledge of Him. THAT is the development, that the entity shall now prepare self for the giving out of that as is gained through such channels, in awakening in the lives of others that SOMETHING must be done by the self that they may KNOW THEIR relationships to the Father. How, then, shall the entity, the body-consciousness, the soul-mind of the entity, develop self in the present? By weighing in the balance, IN meditation, that which is received by self in meditation, with that which is given by individual experience in the various lessons that are presented from time to time, that there may be the greater ability to awaken in the classes, the masses, that necessary for THEM, the individuals, to do as respecting their OWN activity! In the preparation, then, begin with asking self WHAT will be the questions that will be asked by one in THIS stage of development, with THIS consciousness, with that environ, with this hereditary influence in their life? This weighing in the balance that necessary for the meeting of every question that may arise in the minds of those that would become seekers after truth, after knowledge. As the lessons that are being presented, that will be presented by the body-consciousness, are in a great part that effort of self in assisting others, then particularly adapt self for meeting those conditions, those efforts on the part of all to FIND that channel of self-expression; knowing, loving each individual, even in their OWN environ; for that is the necessary stage of their experience, BUT remember - Zaccheus climbed higher that he might have the broader vision, and that day dined with Truth. So, in self's own experiences, know that in weighing those varied experiences is making the preparation to answer those questions that must arise in everyone's experience. THAT is the development, THAT is the manner of development, and will bring for self a contentment that is seldom experienced by an entity in such material spheres; for many of the attributes of one that walks with Him will be developed in this entity's experience, [307], along the way.
5. (Q) Please outline the course of study and reading that I should have, that will enable me to do well the work among study groups. (A) There has been a very thorough outline given for those that would be leaders, in those various approaches to kindred thought; as in Hudson's Law - Spiritual Law of Psychic Phenomena, Ouspensky's Tertium Organum, James' Varieties of Religious Experience, and the like. THESE
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approach the basis of thought of man in his varied environs, but THIS weighed with that which is the personal experience of those as they LIVED in preparing the lessons will make for the right kind of development.
6. (Q) When should I be ready to begin the extension of study group work? (A) As soon as self feels there has been sufficient gained from such study as to begin to put into practical application in the lives of those that would be seekers; for, as has been given, first to individuals, then to groups, then to classes, and to masses. Now, we have an individual seeking preparation with a class, and a class attempting to aid in preparing the individual. Now, when the individual feels within self that it is ready, COMMENCE!
7. (Q) What is the best way for us to finance other study groups in the beginning? (A) Let the source, or the channel from which this emanation began, seek out such that will be interested in making such an experiment in the dissemination of a truth, and through such sources and channels gain that material or money aid that will begin the work; and this may be done soon!
8. (Q) Should I go to Birmingham, if called to go there? (A) Go ANYWHERE that the call is! but be sure the call comes! for remember, the call will come to self even as definite, as "A man beckoned me to Macedonia."
9. (Q) Should I seek to engage in any other work for a livelihood, or spend my entire time on the work of preparing the lessons? (A) Spend the time on the lessons, for in this present season there must begin this dissemination. Be ready for same; for out of same, as has been given, will come - with that of the work well done - that contentment, in mental, in soul, and material conditions, more than satisfactory to all.
10. (Q) Shall I, with the assistance of the Norfolk Study Group #1, organize another study group in Norfolk? (A) One, two - two more may be organized by the body! Work with them; gain FROM them those very questions that will be asked! for remember, human nature is the same, whether you are in Norfolk, Birmingham, New York, Paris or Calcutta!
11. (Q) Please give time for me to meditate other than the 6:30 period. (A) Well that the body gain that consciousness, be instant in prayer; speak oft with thy God.
12. (Q) What shall I do that I may now realize - (A) Go to work!
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13. (Q) Shall I see the face of the Master in this experience? (A) Just as has been given, in the spiritual, in the mental, in the material, will come that contentment that has been experienced by few in the material plane. When the call comes, do not in thine consciousness attempt to tell WHAT may be the character of the manifestation. See this as in water, face reflection face to face; so see in thine brother, in nature, in all manifestations, that reflection; and ye shall speak even face to face!
14. (Q) Please give a meditation for me that will help me to develop. (A) MAY THERE BE IN ME THAT SINCERE, WHOLE-HEARTED DESIRE TO BE USED IN THE WAY AND MANNER HE WOULD HAVE ME BE USED, THAT I MAY BE THE GREATER CHANNEL OF BLESSINGS TO SOMEONE TODAY, NOW. USE ME, O FATHER, IN THY WAY. I AM READY.
15. (Q) In what way should I be careful in giving out the occult forces, so as not to bring destructive influences? (A) Teach as taught in English, in History, that the lessons of those that abused their power brought destruction to themselves and their leaders; so may the misapplication of power or force gained in the spiritual and mental life be misused to self's own destruction. Remember, as was given, "Even our beloved brother teaches many things wherein others wrest with to their own destruction, and if the righteous shall scarcely be saved where WILL the sinner and the ungodly appear?" In the preparation of meeting such experiences, pray oft.
16. We are through. Copy to Self " " File