This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 31st day of August, 1935, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [470], 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. L. B. Cayce.
R E A D I N G
Time of Reading 4:25 to 4:45 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., Penna. (Entity, who seeks a mental and spiritual reading; also information regarding development of latest electrical knowledge, as mentioned through these sources in his Life Reading.)
1. EC: Yes, we have the entity and the enquiring mind, with those abilities that are latent and manifested through the experiences of the entity in the earth plane; with those manifested efforts and desires upon the part of the entity in the present.
2. In giving that which we find would be helpful to the entity, it would be well for the entity to review - in part at least - that which has been given through these sources respecting its activities in the manifested form, or in the body, in the earth; as to its relations to the Creative Forces, the energies that may be applied in manifesting same toward an understanding that what is builded within the experience must be met within the same way and manner. Yet ever is there before the entity, as manifested in the material relationships, the opportunity to prepare for the handling of conditions in the material life; and the expectancy and the activity should be in accord with that. For the law is - as from the beginning - that what ye sow ye shall reap. The seed, the fruit of every act, of every deed - yea, of every thought is within its own self; unseen, save by the spiritual import that is put in same. Hence the spirit, the truth, the 'vitale' that is expressed within every activity must bring its own reward. Unless it is from the fruit of the spirit, it must eventually bring its own husks, its OWN redound, its own doubting, its own fears. For these are the laws that are unalterable; changing only with the desires, the will, the import of that as the entity calls upon and puts the trust in. Rather those sources of strength, power, from which the soul and spirit emanate. As the man thinketh (physically) within himself, so is he.
3. That the entity has within its own experience in the
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present sought for that which may answer for those urges that arise from within, as to its relations with the Creative Forces that may become manifested in the earth, is shown within the activities in the manner of life, in the seeking. And he that seeks shall find. And to him that knocketh it shall be opened. For having attuned his inner self through the very act of seeking, through the very desire for understanding, he has put himself in attune with those Creative Forces that make for the giving of the increase, the giving of the understanding of truth and light within the experience of self.
4. Ways, means, manners - these only become those things in which, or those channels through which an entity may manifest. The beauty of the rose only to those that it answers to something within is surpassed by the violet. Neither is the fragrance of one of the creations of forces that manifest exceeded by another, save when there is an answering to something within the individual.
5. That manners, means and ways are imminent in the experience of this entity has been made manifest. Then, the only way is that he who has set his hand to the plow and looketh not back leadeth on toward that to which the ideal, the mind, the heart, the soul is set. For it must all lead to Him who hath given, "I am the way." For in Him is the light and no darkness at all. And since through Him, by Him all things were made that were made, then in Him is the way, the manner, the means by which the interpretation of same comes within the realm of the individual's experience. Just as in the beauty of the rose or the violet, or this or that of God's creation, the STRENGTH of that made manifest may SPEAK even unto the souls of men.
6. So, as the entity leads on in those things and those ways that have been or may be chosen, the WAY is open. Do with thy might what thy hands find to do TODAY! Do this in the way, the manner that is best suited for the common good of all. For he that cherisheth the love that is without dissimulation, that is without favor, that is without those things of self-indulgence or self-aggrandizement, maketh for that way that may be opened to self for the greater and greater understanding.
7. These be the ways, these be the manners. Study to show thyself approved UNTO the Creative Forces that thou hast set as thine ideal; whether in spiritual things, in the material affairs or in the mental accomplishments. Then act in that manner that thou mayest stand approved unto same; and thou wilt find those things that create fear, doubt, envy and strife will fall away; even as those things that hinder or
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make man afraid fall before the light of truth as set in Him.
8. Let thy light so shine; not in mighty deeds of valor, not in the seeking of fame for thine self alone, not in seeking those things that would satisfy ONLY the desires of the body, but in that which may be prompted by the WILL of Him who has given, "If ye will be my children, I will be thy God." This is not to Jew, to Gentile, to heathen nor to barbarian alone, but to all that liveth, that breatheth, that maketh for a manifestation in material things. And it includes THEE, then, in thine efforts. For as ye sow, so must ye reap.
9. As to those things pertaining to an accomplishment in the experience of the entity as related to that vital force or strength known as electrical vibration:
10. It has been outlined for the body that in association with its labors may there be found that which the entity may use to make for self an assurance. That pertaining to electrical welding, electrical furnace, electrical heating; not ONLY in direct ways and manners and means, but in the electrical radiations. In such activities may the entity apply self, through concentrated effort, through the consecration of self to a purpose. Through making the effort does that to be attained come to hand. Through or by taking thought alone thou mayest not make anything manifest, but by DOING something about that thought. By doing those things that ARE as a portion of thine experience ye may make the material manifestations.
11. Then in those lines study, show the interest, meditate upon same. What manners or means are used in the present in these directions? These have a part in the manner of construction of those things that thou dealest with day by day. Then as ye consider, as ye meditate upon those things, there will be shown thee - as has been given - the way, the manner. As is applied in one law, so in another. Use that thou hast in hand TODAY! Then TOMORROW it will be shown thee that thou shouldst do in THAT day! For sufficient unto the day is the good, is the evil, is the change thereof. Only the spirit, or only truth, is lasting.
12. Keep the faith.
13. We are through for the present. Copy to Self " " Ass'n file Extract to Miss Wynne, compiler, for lesson on Destiny