This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 15th day of May, 1934, in accordance with request made by self - Mr. [551], New Active Member of the Ass''n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by David E. Kahn.
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
In a friend's Time of Reading office at 120 3:40 to 4:00 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. B'way, Room ... New York City. (... St., Brooklyn, N.Y.) (Body & enquiring mind, who seeks information, advice & guidance as to his physical, mental & material welfare. Questions.)
1. EC: Yes, we have the body, [551], the enquiring mind; this we have had before.
2. Ready for questions.
3. (Q) What is my physical condition? (A) There are those reactions from weaknesses that have been indicated in the body heretofore. Under mental stress and physical strain, the muco-membranes of the head and the throat show reactions that have not been well. This produces also a metabolism that is not in proper accord with the eliminations in such disorders, as to at times make recurrent actions in the headaches, the stiffness in body-joints, and a general debilitation.
As we find, there should be precautions taken as to the physical activity sufficient in the open to cause a full external or superficial circulation in the extremities, as well as torso. This may be done by the regular setting-up exercises mornings and evenings.
Also we would take internally those properties that will cause a stimulation to the glands of the body; that is, Atomidine taken three drops twice each day for three days, four drops twice each day for three days, five drops twice each day for three days. Then leave it off for five days, and begin over again.
Keep up the eliminations; not by the use of cathartics or laxatives, but by the manner of the diet that tends to make
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for more roughage and more activity in an alkalin nature.
And we will find that the body will respond.
4. (Q) How is my mental condition, and how can it be improved? (A) The mental condition is in that state where a great deal of the temperamental and the nervous reactions are allowed by the self dwelling upon immediate surroundings. If the body will train or MAKE self, as it were, by sheer will force, to see conditions rather as the whole than as individual case or condition, there will be a much better reaction to the whole mental outlook.
Know that the circumstances or conditions through which the body may pass are or can be used by the body as a stepping-stone for the bettered conditions. For, there should be rather the attitude that, "If I myself keep my mind upon those things that have to deal with the spiritual aspects of a physical life, that find their expression in the reaction of individuals to individuals, then the growth of same is in the attitude I hold to my associations in each activity."
Be rather of the optimistic outlook, for there you may find that the growth of self is in keeping with how that expenditure of self is made in such directions.
Not to that of extravagance in ANY thought or activity; but that which is in keeping with those things that have oft been given; if ye would have friends, make self friendly with all thou mayest meet in EVERY WALK of life.
If thou wouldst have shown forth to thee that of brotherly love, then show same to thy friend, thy neighbor, thine enemy, thine stranger, that ye meet day by day.
Such will make for growth, for the attraction of the proper relationships in the experiences and affairs of ANY individual.
5. (Q) What is my present, and from this writing on, financial condition - in contacting for a job - or perhaps clients for whom I may trade for their account on a percentage basis? (A) If the activity will be kept in much of that which has been outlined, there will come - as the natural consequence, the natural growth - such associations in the experience.
Be not backward in presenting thyself in company and in keeping of those that thou knowest that deal in such
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relationships. For, as may be said, the time, the place, the activity follows those that prepare themselves - or that put themselves in the way of meeting such.
But rather make this of the nature that will be only a temporary association for the meeting of the immediate and current needs of the body and its associations.
And follow that lead which has been set for an agent or representative of manufactured jewelry or silverware on the road. This, as we find, should develop for the body in the coming or current season - which, as we find, should begin by the middle or latter portion of the coming July.
6. (Q) If I am to continue in Wall Street as a trader, what are the prospects there for me, if any? (A) As given, these associations should be followed in the manner as indicated, for the period only that may make for the taking care of current obligations and those that have been incurred by the body.
But act, deal, talk in such a manner as to be in keeping with those things that have been outlined.
As we find, if these things will be followed by the body for the physical condition - that may be physically and mentally applied in the experience in the social, in the commercial, in the mental, in the physical affairs of the body, with that purpose, that aim, that desire to meet the things in a square and sensible manner that bespeaks of the gentleman at heart and not for purpose only - we will find conditions, associations, relations in every phase of the experience will adjust themselves.
Make the self content, when the self knows that the activities in thought, word and act are in keeping with those laws that make for the experiencing of such in this present condition.
And we will find that which should come, that which will be the most helpful, that which will be the most far-reaching, will be in the self's experience; not unto self-indulgences, not unto self-glorification, but that the purpose may be fulfilled and that the God thou worshipeth in thine own experience may be glorified in those things thou doest day by day.
For, the earth is the Lord's and the fulness thereof. Those
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that conduct their lives, their experiences with their fellow man in such a way and manner as to not only manifest but to attract those attributes of the spirit, that the fruits thereof may be such as we have iterated, may find the same in their experience. So with self, that which may come to pass in thine experience will be for the glory of Him.
Debase self and selfish purposes that the GLORY of Him may be made manifest in thine life! Be called foolish, be called profane, but know that thou thinkest, that thou sayest, that thou doest, is in keeping with that He would have thee do. And though the heavens may change, though the earth may falter, He careth for those that love Him. His promises are sure. Claimest thou these? Then, live and act in that way and manner.
7. We are through.
Copy to Self " " Ass'n file " of portion to Work Book
(A booklet describing Atomidine was enclosed. GD's note: We know Dr. Bisey quite well. I believe you would enjoy talking with him. Also enclosed was a list of alkalin reacting foods, of which the principal diet should consist.)