This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 24th day of July, 1926, in accordance with request made by self - Mr. [900].
P R E S E N T
Edgar Cayce; Mr. [900], Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mrs. [136], Dr. T. B. House and Mr. Frank E. Mohr.
R E A D I N G
Time of Reading 11:40 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. Deal, N.J.
1. [900]: You will have before you the enquiring mind and the body of [900], present in this room, and you will divide this reading into three parts, the first part to deal with advice and counsel, as he appears before you as one seeking just such advice and counsel. Secondly, you will have before you the dream of this body on the date which I will give you, and you will give the interpretation and lesson to be gained from this, as I read same to you. The third portion will be devoted to a criticism, or suggestions, on the work just written, or partially written, called "God Speaks to Clem." You will criticize this, tell me what is wrong, and how I may better the article, and if it is fit for publication.
2. EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, [900]. This we have had here before.
3. In the division of that as is sought in the mind of this body, there are many various phases of information that would be well for the entity at the present time. That as is necessary at the moment may also be divided into three phases: That as pertains to the physical, the spiritual, and the mental.
4. In the physical there are those conditions that need some correction. Now in this phase may also be presented much of the spiritual, with the development through the mental, but we keep these separate, that these may be more clearly understood at this time.
5. In the physical there are those deficiencies in the functioning of certain portions of the system; noticeably those in the eliminations, as has been given, for this condition has come to an accentuated state at the present time, varying, as the entity will find, by the spirit of the entity's feelings; for with elation or success, or that well pleasing, the body finds every condition much improved. With those conditions that go to make up oppression, in any manner, these eliminations seem to become oppressed much in the same manner. Then this is as seen: The entity has
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arrived at that mental consciousness wherein much may be controlled within self by the mental attitude the entity takes towards conditions existing within self, APPLYING WITH same those mechanical conditions within the physical body that will bring much to bear - that is, as there is seen in portions where eliminations are in excess, through abnormal channels, apply mechanically to self that incentive for the correction of the conditions, with the mental attitude set in the correction of same. This is as the material carrying out the material effects in the system. Should, then, the entity desire robust, strong, healthy self, THINK HEALTH, BRING HEALTH, bring those conditions to self! Should entity weaken within self, and feel that the physical is below the normal, and is oppressed by same, same BRINGS that suggestion to the whole condition acting within self.
6. In the spiritual attitude towards same:
7. As the entity thinketh within self, so be the entity, and as the spirit moves to bring about that physical, that mental attitude towards self, so will this be brought.
8. In the mental there is seen much development in the consciousness of the various phases of the conscious forces as may be manifest in and through the individual, and as these are made to give off their forces in various manifestations in mental conditions, so may physical, spiritual and mental, round into that condition wherein the entity stands for that dynamic force as is necessary for the accomplishment of those goals to which the mental attains in this material plane. Ready for questions.
9. (Q) What is barring, and how may I overcome the obstacles that will gain for me this last step in the gaining of a full concept of the life power as it manifests? (A) Fear within self that stumblingblock to the mental forces; for, as is seen, "those who would seek His face must believe that He IS, and IS the rewarder of those who seek Him", putting full trust, faith and confidence in that power - THIS - for in Him one succeeds - not in self, see?
10. (Q) Any advice as to how I may apply that just given? (A) As is seen in that as given in the physical: For those physical defects as give distress at times to the body, bring self to do that physical manipulation for feet, hands, limbs, neck, face, with that continual suggestion to self of the inflowing power of the divine to make ALL paths straight. A physical demonstration may be seen in self. In applying same to the spiritual, empty self of all thought concerning any and every material condition, and let the oneness of the spirit flow in.
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In applying in the mental, the action of same in any direction gives the material demonstration in same. In writing, in speaking, take no thought of that necessary to be said, for in that selfsame hour there will be given that correct to be written or spoken. Applications of the forces, as given. Do that.
11. (Q) As regarding dream, Thursday Night, Dec. 3, regarding Saul Eckhouse using some sort of a bath towel. He threw it on the hamper and said: "We'll have it washed up and then you can use it in your philosophical dictionary." (A) In this there is seen that in the usage of words, or associations with an individual, as is presented through that one as seen, that necessary cleansing of conversation as pertains to philosophical subjects, see? for, as the cleansing of that used in the material manner for usage, so in the correct use of words. Not to meet the needs of that taken thought of, but rather that as is given at the moment, see?
12. (Q) Part 2. The cranky school teacher, as particularly so disposed with [551], and my feeling that I would resist or resent it if the teacher directed similar action toward me. (A) That beginning of the cognizance of those various forms of consciousness, the lesson of which the entity has attained in many forms, for this varied experience has often been carried in the mental gymnastic forces of the entity from time to time - that is, as is seen in - were the individual teacher, or were those experiences as come to [551], as experiences to the entity, the varied condition the ENTITY, [900], would take towards same from that as was taken by [551]. A variation, as is seen, in the consciousnesses of individuals; as that which IS IN the position of a lesson to one, and lacking in one for another, see?
13. (Q) The third part: You will have before you the nature of an experience, that is here written, in which I seemed to see my own soul, which seemed to be a fulfillment of that given that my father, in five weeks, would show me the fourth dimensional world. "Here," said Paul, handing me the picture, "Put this in your philosophical writings." I started to read the writing on the back of the picture. It said - Paul's mother, referring to herself: "I came along a countryside to a deep well on the border of a forest. I peered into the well and behold I saw - I had always thought of HEAVEN as a beautiful countryside with Angels of God winging their way about, but
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now I beheld" - I turned the picture over to see the illustration and saw what I had always sort of held as a picture of Heaven myself - that is, I agreed with the picture, or my concept of Heaven did. The picture was of a beautiful forest, a deep well and a beautiful girl standing by it. Behind her an Angel of God appeared, and as I looked upon the Angel the picture began to fade - not suddenly - just gradually, slowly - the woods, the forest, the water of the well, the woman, all slowly merged into a shaded figure - one with no legs, no arms, no features, just a violet shaded figure shaped as this. [See Source File Key #900 for this hand-drawn figure re 900-254.] In it was a whole net work of violet lights and the whole object was in self motion. I mean by self motion, in motion as a person breathing, although not otherwise moving. Finally the whole picture faded out of view and behold the whole vision appeared in what seemed a Spiritual Entity in an intricate motion of shaded violet lights, all in harmonious net work to make up this Spiritual Being. "I know," I cried, "I know, I am seeing God!" and so saying fell upon my knees, bowing my face low to the ground. So overcame was I that I could not rise until I heard the laughter of others in the room - laughing at me. I looked up and beheld the figure waiting - the angel seemed waiting for me to rise, even as the angel of old commanded him by the brook or water side. "But you can't see," I called to them all, "I see God - I behold the Lord - yes - yes, it is He, the Creator!" Then a message came from Him - no spoken word but the message just the same, which I repeated, saying: "Yes, God's Spirit is Our Spirit and I behold myself - I am looking at my own Soul - I see the goal - it is Myself." The figure came nearer and plainer and affirmed the correctness of the message. In coming nearer the figure did not walk. The best I can describe it is to say it was like a moving picture becoming a "close up." Almost I could have reached out and touched the Spiritual figure which stood there shining brilliant in violet array, vibrating gently and then shaded into lavender tint, still gently in motion. "Again I could stand it no longer, but falling upon my knees said: "I am seeing God!" Slowly the vision faded and the woods, the well, the picture returned. Turning to those in the room, I said: "How can you laugh and mock. But you don't understand. I have seen, actually visualized God Almighty!" (A) In this there is seen that inmost vision of the superconscious forces of the entity, in relation to that
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guide and that lesson as had been given would be presented, and is, as has often been seen by the entity, that as acts as a criterion to the inmost developments of all mental attributes of the entity's development, and an experience that gives as that necessary for the development of the entity. See?
14. (Q) Explain just to what extent I literally saw the power or impulse of life. (A) In that same sense as may be illustrated in that force in the material world called electrical vibration. Electrical forces are known of men. Their creative forces may be directed in some ways and manners. Many variations yet not understood by man. Yet that as is utilized in the various ways by man may be done so by a switch, a button, a bulb, a car, a motor, and various forms. As is seen in this, there is recognized by the entity that force as is manifest in the material world of the spiritual forces, or of that vibration called Life, and as the touch of the entity puts same in touch with that same power, that force as is necessary to bring to the entity that experience necessary to be used as the criterion for the entity's development is set in motion, see?
15. (Q) As regarding work I am now writing, or have been writing, putting in this different way, what I call "God speaks to Clem." [See manuscript under 900-254, Par. R1.] (A) This may be set in its present way and manner and presented to any of those peoples who publish same - yes, it would win the prize - with the Atlantic Monthly, with World's Work, with Ladies Home Journal, with the Delineator, with any of those. Keep it up - very good.
16. We are through.