This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Va. Beach, Va., this 3rd day of October, 1933, in accordance with request made by self - Miss [349], 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 and L. B. Cayce.
R E A D I N G
52 Chambers St., Time of Reading City Court,Trial 4:00 to 4:20 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. Term Part Seven [Court Room trial re Mr. [257]'s business], New York City. (Body and enquiring mind, who seeks information, advice and guidance as to her mental and material well being. Questions.)
1. EC: Yes, we have the body, [349]; those conditions in the mental and material affairs that disturb or confront the body at this time. Ready for questions.
2. (Q) Did I make the right move in not going back to work for the [257] ... Corp., upon my return from Newport, considering the firm's present status and my state of mind - the accumulation of nine years in regard to [257]? (A) In considering all conditions that have arisen in nine years, the present condition of the mental body of [349] AT THE TIME of return, yes. Two days later, no. Two days later, yes. Then, what is to be the basis of the consideration in such a disturbed state of mental attitudes of the body? When the surroundings of the body are considered, and those desires that have been maintained and that have come about, if there has ever been a time that the associations should be the closer it is in the present. If the thoughts or considerations of conditions are irrespective of what has gone before, and are only concerned with that needed by self in the present as to the purely material welfare, it would be well that there be no further associations. But, are these all?
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Then, these conditions, the environs, the associations, with the desires of the body as to what has been set as its ideal, should be the basis for which and from which the body should determine this association or connection. As to which would be right or which would be wrong depends upon the angle from which one would view the associations; one would view from one angle and another from another. The body must weigh the circumstances, the environs, the needs of all associations and connections as related to same, and then determine in self as to HOW self would like to be done by in the same circumstance were the conditions reversed. And, irrespective of what has been said by others, or associations or connections with same, the decision should be ruled, regulated, by that self holds as the ideal; or the spiritual influence that impels the activity.
3. (Q) Am I taking the right step at this time to try the theatre and give up office work? (A) This might be answered in exactly the same way and manner. But, as we have given respecting these, it is a VERY UNTIMELY time to make definite changes at the present time!
4. (Q) As I am so anxious at this time to do the right thing in regard to my future, please give me general advice so I can be aided to do the right thing for the years to come. (A) There is builded in each soul its idea, ideal, of mental, material and spiritual associations. The impelling influence of each phase of such ideals should, and must, be of and from the same source; if there is to be development for the soul. When the conditions are considered from every angle, then the entity would do well to seek the answer that deals with such momentous questions, for the activities in a material world that influence the mental and spiritual as well as material aspects of the body; not through counsel or advice from ANY source outside self, save the higher spiritual source. But this does not hinder from receiving or giving of self in its associations in any activity, that which may be for the betterment of every soul whom the entity contacts or with whom the entity associates. The decision, then, MUST be in self.
5. (Q) Has my health improved in the past few months
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because I have been away from [257] and his affairs? (A) No. It would be the natural result of changes. However, if it is determined in self that this IS the cause of improvement, then it can be made so and there should be no further associations - IF that is determined in self! But is it true?
6. (Q) What shall I do to make [257] realize I am still faithful, loyal and friendly to him and his interests, although I feel very strongly that this is the time to break away from him? (A) Act that way!
7. (Q) When will I get a stage engagement? (A) When there has been the proper preparation for such, when there has been the fitting of self for same.
8. (Q) What is state of my health at present time? (A) Fairly good.
9. (Q) What shall I do now in respect to diet and treatments to perfect my health and bring relief from worry and strain? (A) Keep those things outlined for the better activities in these directions.
10. (Q) Is there any one particularly to whom I could go who will help me get a stage engagement, either known or unknown to me? (A) There has been and is oft held in the mental forces of most individuals that there is the necessary "pull" to be used for the acclaiming, or for getting the chance or opportunity. This, most of all things, is WRONG! The abilities, the qualifications, will under all circumstances - obtain the best that may be had, through the application of self, in associations and connections. Then, in this association or connection, the qualifications should be such as to demand an opening. And remember, ever, as given, it is true that there will be a beaten path to the door of the individual or soul who builds the better mouse trap, though he make his dwelling in the wood. If there are the qualifications in the activities of individuals that make for the satisfying in their souls (or the mental, spiritual and physical forces), though they may be among those that walk the street and only make their appearance in the most unseemly way or manner, they will be sought out for THEIR abilities. This may be called hokum by many. It is the TRUTH, of those that do accomplish things through the soul development of themselves! Look at the position of any that are now making for the mental and soul development,
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those that make activities in individuals' lives that occupy any place. They have risen from less than the position this body occupies in the present! And not on good graces of any! but the qualifications of the soul, not of the body! For, when the position comes by favors shown there are prices to pay that scar rather than build the soul.
11. (Q) Am I taking the right steps to get a stage engagement? (A) The steps are not taken wholly as yet, for - as we have given there are indecisions on account of mental, material and even conscientious scruples that are still in the way. The directions are as given. The qualifications must be such that the soul will shine through that being done! If this may not be done in the associations in the office, or in those activities by leaving the office, said is the experience of any that does not find contentment in service; not for self-aggrandizement but for the glory of cooperative forces that may be the experience of any that find love in that they do! for the good of all associated with same! And those that look for pats on the back, or that are not expecting harsh words to be said, or that are looking for kindnesses at every turn, if they do not show them themselves they will not find them in others! No matter in what activity they may engage themselves!
12. We are through for the present. [On waking EC said he felt as if he had been working hard.] Copy to Self " " File