This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest W. Zentgraf, 400 St. Paul''s Ave., Stapleton, Staten Island, N.Y., this 22nd day of November, 1933, in accordance with request made by self [452], through his mother, [...], Active Member of the Ass''n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.
P R E S E N T
Edgar Cayce; Hugh Lynn Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. [255], [275], and [452].
R E A D I N G
Time of Reading 11:15 to 11:45 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., New York. (Body and enquiring mind, questions)
1. EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, [452], and those developments of the soul-mind in its activity in the earth.
2. In giving counsel or advice, well that the innate and inmost self be aroused to activity; not as any resentments against anyone, but rather as to the purposefulness of the experience of the entity in the earth in the present.
3. As given, there must - or there would, from the developments from the soul forces of the entity - come those periods when there would be within self halting opinions, and questionings within self, and questionings of others and their purposes, aims, desires. While, as given, tolerance in all directions is a thing to be desired, much greater indeed is to know the love that is given by Him who gave himself as a sacrifice, as an example, as a mediator, as an influence in the experience of every soul. To know, then, the consciousness within self of the indwelling of the spirit of the love of the Master raiseth each soul to the knowledge to do that which is to the soul the necessary activity for THAT soul to develop. For, the gospel of Jesus Christ taketh man where man is, for the making aware is of the soul's relation to the spirit that gives life in every man.
4. Hence in these meditations, in these activities, there may come that which will enable this body-soul, this body-mind, to become active in that field whereunto there will be not only peace and joy and happiness in this present experience, but there will be builded soul development in the entity's activities itself.
5. Be willing, then, to give OUT. Not only of self's own ideas, but of self's own ideals; and DARE to live that as conscience directs thee, but be - most of all - sincere with
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self, with self's own soul, with self's own ideal. For, the ideal is set in Him, and must NOT be shaken.
6. Ready for questions.
7. (Q) Would [...], ..., Pa., and I be happy in married life? (A) If the ideals of each are made coordinating and cooperative in the activities of the life, yes. If they are left as conditions that make for those things over which there may be questionings and doubts and fears, hardly.
8. (Q) Which talent should I develop for my career? (A) As we find, as given, the ability to put PEOPLE - as it were - in their respective positions for the greater service to their fellow man and to God. For, the entity, the soul development, warrants the abilities of the entity in being such an one, and in acting in such a capacity, if the attributes and abilities are awakened or aroused in judging or classifying or setting aright those activities in fields pertaining to the teaching and instructing and developing of the activities towards the ministry, not only to groups but to masses and classes in many fields, in many climes.
9. (Q) How should I go about NOW to prepare and work toward this? (A) As there is determined in self as in what field of activity the effort would be given, then there is opened - or there may be made known - that necessary for the preparation of self to act in such capacity, in such field, in such relationships.
10. (Q) In what profession or trade can I best use this talent? (A) In that indicated, in setting to right or in placing or putting or directing the activities of others who minster, teach or preach or relate to groups in different portions of a land. [See 452-1.]
11. (Q) Is there an opening to work for Mr. Hastings of Philadelphia, and how can I best make that connection? (A) As we find (this is out of spiritual things), conditions have already been set in motion wherein a connection may be made possible. And while in the first it would apparently be temporary in its association, if the choice is made that the life's efforts or endeavors are to be in the commercial field, it will later grow to be a connection where this may be carried on. This will NEVER be satisfactory to the entity in the years to come, but for the present it would be a VERY good development, very good way for the training - until self is found.
12. (Q) Would it be advisable for me to consider entering ... & Co., when an opening occurs? [My father's business firm?] (A) In other associations or connections would be more satisfactory.
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13. (Q) Is the Roman Catholic Church the true Church founded by Jesus Christ through the Apostles? (A) This would depend upon who was asking for such. As we would give here, the CHURCH as founded by Jesus Christ was, is, the Catholic Church; [catholic church] but NOT the ROMAN Catholic Church! This has rather been added, as have most of those - in their activities - that call or classify themselves as churches. For, the true church is within you, as the Master, as the Christ gave himself: "I to YOU am the bridegroom - I to YOU am the church. The kingdom is within YOU!" Hence that which has been coordinated into the bodies in any activity is a representation OF that which has gathered together for coordinating activity in whatever field; but are most man made.
14. (Q) Would it be of benefit to body to change the Catholic religion? (A) When there has been considered all the various conditions that may exist in the associations or relations, or when there has been satisfied in self that with all good conscience this would be done, and with consistency in that it would have itself be, then it would be very well. If it answers all to self.
15. (Q) Should the name be changed through Catholic baptism, if this is done? (A) Decidedly! For, it is - as has been given - John Mark.
16. (Q) How may the body-mind gain the most spiritually now? (A) By opening self to that which has been promised to every soul, that "I will be YOUR God." Not the people, except as of the people that join and enjoin themselves in a service to that which may be directed by those who may be selected or chosen through those same offices that are given in the calling of all. Hence, in sincere prayer and meditation to be shown that which is the right way; and let the answer not be in self, but rather as He that would speak WITH thee.
17. (Q) Give prayers especially adapted to body-mind in the present. (A) The body has made prayer within self, in its body-mind. Rather would we enjoin to study that given in the 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th of St. John, as the Master speaks to His own. For, the body would make self one of those who would be a manifestation of that He has expressed there, in the love He holds for each and every soul that seeks to know His way - for those abiding in His love, for those seeking to know their own missions in life; not only in the spiritual-mental life, but in the practical things in life. For, as the soul enjoins self to the doings, in the associations with those the entity or body may meet from day to day, in following
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the fruits of the Spirit, these - as the entity knows - make for a growth. For, ONLY those who seek may know. For, as set forth there in those chapters, "If ye love me keep my commandments", for these are not grievous to those that love His coming.
18. (Q) What constructive idea can the body-mind apply in the present? (A) This depends upon which field may be approached, whether the mental, material, or relating to the spiritual and practical life. Or, as we find, that idea or ideal which may come from that indicated: Assisting individuals in finding their place of service in the material world as related to their spiritual life, as related to their activities and abilities, and keeping self in accord with that He may give.
19. (Q) What is the aura of this body, and its meaning? (A) It is that of the high orange, which is the intellectual - but the seeker. This may be changed to the blues or to the greens. The high orange.
20. (Q) What should be the highest ideal in all his dealings? (A) Sincerity and consistency.
21. (Q) How can those associated with the body be of the most help to him? (A) In meeting every association, those things that bear the fruits of the spirit; being patient, being compassionate, and being loving, being in the ability or position that there is ever the readiness to assist when asked; but not impelling self upon that which must be found in self. For, each soul must find its Maker, as each soul must find its mate - and may not be told by outside influences; only that which is aidful in keeping in sincerity and in consistency.
22. We are through for the present. Two copies to Self Copy to File