This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Virginia, this 2nd day of May, 1934, in accordance with request made by self - Mr. [531], Associate 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
Time of Reading 11:45 to 12:30 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., Pa. (Body & enquiring mind; questions he has submitted concerning his mental and material well-being.)
1. EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, [531]. The body, the mind, we have had before.
2. In the seeking, my son, for those things that will aid thee in making the material or social success in thy surroundings, let that which has been given thee be rather thy guide and thy measuring stick.
3. Each soul enters into material understanding that the soul may be more and more aware of the first cause, the SPIRIT of the Maker being manifest in thee.
4. There come periods in thine experience when doubts arise as to that which brings material success in thine experience, and thou seest about thee those that disregard law, order, or even the rights of their fellow man - yet from the material angle they APPEAR to succeed in gaining more of this world's goods. And they are apparently entrusted with the activities even among their fellow man that will have to do with the lives and activities of many souls. Then thou, in thine ignorance, proclaim: "What is the use of trying to be good? What is the use of setting a high moral or mental or spiritual standard, when such succeed in entering into the joys of the earth?" They indeed, my son, have their reward in that single experience. But hast thou looked into their hearts and seen the trouble and doubt there? Hast thou looked into their lives, in their associations with themselves, and seen the fear, the doubt, the shame even often that crouches there?
5. Rather, my son, live each day, each hour, each association, in such a way and manner that thou canst EVER look upon the activities of that day and feel not ashamed to present them to thy Maker!
6. For, life and consciousness is eternal, as the sun above thee, as the hills that bring to all men the wherewithal of
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their own making.
7. And thou will not, then, feel or have that inmost envy or doubt. Know that they that sow must reap that they have sown. For, in their own selves must come the fruit of that they have watered and planted, whether in material, spiritual or mental things. For, true is it indeed that as a man thinketh in his heart so do the fruits of his dealings with his fellow man show forth what have been the thoughts of the soul of that man.
8. This is not merely something for an idealist to hold, or one that is in the throes of despair in regard to self or others, but is a living, practical thing in thine experience.
9. When thou speakest kindly and gently to thine associates, to thine own house, to thine own neighbors, dost thou not find that thy heart and soul sings for joy because of that thou hast made in the experience of those to whom thou hast spoken even though there arise turmoils in the secular things of life?
10. So is life. So is thine soul growing to the fruition of those good things that may come in thine experience by the application of such tenets, experiences and activities in thine own life.
11. Be ye not weary in well-doing. He that endureth unto the end will wear the crown of joy, of life, of a contented soul.
12. Look into the hearts of those that apparently are successful in material things, and unless such successes are founded in the spirit of justice, mercy, love and long-suffering and brotherly kindness, they must fade and fall away. Yet, if they are builded in these things that are the fruits of the spirit, they will grow and blossom as the Rose of Sharon; and ever will thyself in the spirit of thy angel that stands before His face find PLEASURE and grace and mercy in the eyes and heart of thine Maker.
13. DO these things; LIVE these things, that contentment may come; not being satisfied, no - but grow in these things. For, as ye nourish and cherish these things in thy dealings with thy associates, thy fellow man, faint not because thou dost feel at times that thou art not appreciated for thine efforts among thy associates or friends; but rather let those things that would make doubts or misunderstandings give place to love. Then thou shalt find in thine experience in life that this world's goods, whether little or much, are replaced with that in self and with that which is said concerning thee - that cannot be bought with money, fame, position, or with powers that make men afraid.
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14. Ready for questions.
15. (Q) You will please give a better analysis as to my proper application in business, as to just what I should do. (A) The analysis has been given as to the activities in business. The present associations and activities we find are well, and will lead to those things that will bring for the present experience the material needs of the mental successes in thine associations with thy fellow man. Let those things be turned more and more to the fruitage of that thou hast been told, concerning how thou hast applied thyself in thine associations with thy fellow man; and these will make what have been and are the mental and material stays for thee in this experience. Turn somewhat, as the conditions justify, to the products of thy native land [See EC's ltr. 5/10/34 under 531-1 Reports indicating that Mr.[531] is a Spaniard, though born in Cuba.] and, as in associations with those with whom thou dealest in the present surroundings. Not that there would be a sudden or decided change made in the present, but these - as thine self will comprehend will be rather the growth of the associations in their activities. As to the associations and connections where thou hast acted in the capacity of one that has stood staunch for those things that bespeak of thinking of and understanding thy fellow man's position, let these not pass lightly; but rather in due accord, in due associations [in undertone, aside - "Yes - blue eyes and curly hair." This was given just as clock struck twelve. Later we met Mr. [531] and he DID have blue eyes and curly hair!] let it be known - those things that bring the comprehending - that ye will stand together for the right. See?
16. (Q) What specific item or items should I deal in "as fruit of the ground" or otherwise? (A) Sugars and starches. [His letter 5/11/34 verified his present activities as dealing with bakery products, etc.]
17. (Q) Should I stay in Philadelphia? If not, where would be the best location? (A) As we find, in the IMMEDIATE future it would be well in the present surroundings. Afterward, nearer to what is known as Newark or the like, you see.
18. (Q) Is there any reason why I can't find happiness of mind, by accomplishing things in life and having that which wrongfully other men, crooks, etc., have? (A) As given well in that above, unless thine conscience
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does not smite thee this world's goods will bring only turmoil and strife. Build slowly. Leave the INCREASE, as it must ever be, to those UNSEEN forces in thine experience. But to do so one must live and act and be the fact that brings such to pass in the experience. To force an issue in taking advantage of thy fellow man is but to make a shorter cut to discontent, unhappiness, strife, and those things that make afraid. But live upright, honorably, so thou canst look every man in the face and tell him thou art guided by thine Creator, that which is just and right. Not in self- exaltation, as being better or more worthy. For, every soul has the stamp of its Creator. But if that soul does the fruits of evil, the stamp MUST become smeared, blurry - and the end is fearful!
19. (Q) Is there a stone or ring somewhere waiting for me, that I should wear? What causes the feeling that there is, and what power has such a stone in reference to one's life? (A) That has been builded by the knowledge which has come to self oft, as to the influences that are WITHOUT self. That thoughts are things and may be miracles or crimes is true. So, the experiences have brought that; as to how those things in their various emanations of the cosmic or etheric forces in nature gather about them - as in stones - a concentration of a force or power. The ruby would make for the body that not as something which would be other than the power that self attributes to same, through its actual experience. But the light or reflection from same, worn on hand or body, will enable the body to concentrate in its mental application the greater - through the influences such a stone brings to material expression. How? Each element, each stone, each variation of stone, has its own atomic movement, held together by the units of energy that in the universe are concentrated in that particular activity. Hence they come under varied activities according to their color, vibration or emanation. In this particular one (the ruby) there is that fitness with that which has been the experience of THIS soul, this entity, through material expression. Hence it is an aid, a crutch to lean upon. But, as has always been given, let it be a stepping-stone; NOT that which thou STANDEST only upon! [See his ltr. 8/15/46 under 531-9 in re ruby effect.]
20. (Q) Why is it that being one time under the influence of ether, the ring "gnome" and "gnomastic" things came into my mind, and resounded while awake as a motor continuing to rotate?
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(A) This was just the becoming aware of same, through the subjugation of the physical consciousness; and the soul or the ENTITY'S soul or self became aware of it through such an experience. And the experiences that come in the sound, in the gnomes that may appear and that may be used, let them be aids - NOT THINE SELF! For, self is to be lost only in that He would have thee do; and these experiences come rather as aids, that thou may be secure in the purpose, thought, act, to fulfill. Just as the activities with any associate, any loved ones where caresses may mean only the assurance that thou art on the path - and that He is directing and guiding thy steps day by day. Then, make of them not that which would DESTROY thee, but as blessings from Him in thine experiences with such. For these, my brother, my son, are evidences of the fact that God is mindful of thy soul, of thy self, of thy welfare. Heed them. Do not abuse them. Cast them not lightly aside; for He will walk with thee and talk with thee, wilt thou but use that He gives thee as such expressions to thee in thine experience.
21. (Q) Why is it that practically every day I hear the clock strike 12, even when I'm not where a clock is, yet the time is exactly 12? What reason for this? (A) That awareness of the soul to the things that are being fed to it in the experiences of the body. And the GREATER reason to self why there should never be ENTERTAINED that which would make or countenance a lie. For, has it not been written, my son, "He will give His angels charge concerning thee"? Think not lightly, then, of these things; yet dwell not upon them in such a manner as to make thy associations impractical or unlovely.
22. (Q) Why is it that those who "lose their mind" cannot control it and bring themselves back to absolute normalcy, if there has been a spark that has at one time shown the way? (A) Possessed by that which becomes the activity. As this: There may be the combination of those forces in nature or natural life that will within themselves work to perfection, in the leaven of thine own undertakings with which ye work day by day. [bakery products?] See? As bicarbonates or saleratus. Yet let any element so much akin be entered in, as sulphite, and there becomes then a condition which will ACT - but not in its normalcy! For the spark of that as would work with the elements of nature to create that which is helpful to man in his assimilating, from or through the taking in of those things into the body, is body-building; but another element added destroys its value.
23. (Q) Is it probable, according to a so-called spiritualist, that I will meet an elderly person who will
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help me in my life career towards financial success? (A) As indicated and given, such things should rather be builded from within. And if the soul merits such, through that it metes to its fellow man, it may bring such into the experience of the body. But to say it WILL happen - it can't be done! For, the Father Himself has given each soul that portion of Himself. What the soul does about his knowledge, about his abilities or opportunities, depends upon the will of the soul. Hence, as to whether this is to come to pass or may not come to pass - it may, my brother, to ANY soul. What wilt THOU do about the opportunities that have been and are being presented to thee? This to the mind of self (for it is now fading away from the thoughts of those things pertaining to that which is being presented to thee) is not very clear; yet consider, thou, that each soul has its job to do. Do it with thy might!
24. We are through for the present. Copy to Self " " Ass'n file