This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 30th day of December, 1935, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [1089], Jr., Sponsored by his cousin, Edgar Cayce, through the Ass''n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.
P R E S E N T
Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Hugh Lynn Cayce and Edgar Evans Cayce.
R E A D I N G
Time of Reading 11:00 to 11:35 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., Kentucky. (Physical & Mental Suggestion)
1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [1089].
2. Now, as we find, while there are physical disturbances apparent in the functioning of the body-mental, if these conditions are considered from their proper relationships - as to the relative activities through the mental and physical forces - not only may there be made the more perfect functioning through the physical forces of the body, but there may be made a great development mentally and spiritually for the body.
3. There are those periods when there is the sound of voices; there are the periods of lapses of memory; there are the periods when the body becomes dizzy - or as without its own self. These are but SPIRITUAL expressions, if properly considered, properly correlated, properly coordinated with the physical functionings of the body.
4. The body, [1089] (now called), is in the position of being made a CHANNEL of expression or manifestation of spiritual activities. This is evidenced by the conditions, if they are considered properly.
5. In the physical functioning these conditions exist:
6. As we find, there are those tendencies for there to be a lack of the proper balance between the blood supplies in the physical forces; owing to the ANXIETY that has been brought about in the physical functioning of the body. And this at times is the reason given as to how the mental aberrations or mental visions are experienced by the body.
7. But if there will be a harkening to such experiences, much good - and much understanding - may come. Not that the body is to be turned over, as it were, to every influence that may express or manifest through an attunement in which the physical forces are in the present.
8. But if there is set a definite period or manner of meditation, as may be given in a very close study of that which has been manifested or expressed through these sources
1089-2 Page 2
and compiled in the paper on Meditation, there may be had a balancing. And in the experiences of the entity there may come an activity that will enable the body-physical (as would be expressed from the material side alone) to "snap out" of these expressions, those depressions, those feelings of floating, those feelings of losing control, those feelings of the inability of concentration.
9. For, guided by those that are the Creative Forces in manifestation in a physical body, there may come not only for self but for humanity, for individuals, for groups, that which may be the GREAT manifestation. And indeed may it be said that through the concentration, through the consecration of self, that as given of old may be fulfilled; "The glory of the Lord will be manifest among men, for I, thy God, hath spoken it."
10. Then - in preparation of self - fear not. Let thy mind, thy body, be consecrated, set aside, DETERMINED that "As the Lord wills, so may it be done," and that the Lord will have His way with thee; that the words of thy mouth, the meditations of the heart, may be acceptable in His sight; taking only Him as thy guide who hath given, "If ye will abide in me, I will abide in thee."
11. And He will give His angels charge concerning thee, and they will bear thee up - lest thou stumble and fall into materiality.
12. "Fear not, I am with thee." This should be upon the mind, the heart; that there may be the renewing of the life-flow in the BLOOD of the body, that the organs thereof may be attuned to the SPIRITUALITY (not ism) - that may bring the same to thy every activity, in all of thy relations and all of thy dealings with those problems of every nature in thy associations and thy dealings with thy fellow man.
13. For these be the problems that each soul must meet in its choice of that as will be thought concerning the application of that it receives through its meditations.
14. Lean upon that thou hast learned in thine understandings, in thine knowledge of the dealings of the Father through the Son to the children of men! For His promises are sure. His dealings with thy fellow man are as expressions of thy concept of thy Redeemer in thy daily life.
15. As to the physical attributes, then, and the manner in which these are to be approached in the present - and in thy daily studies:
16. Each day PURIFY thy body, thy mind, as ye enter into that period of communication in prayer, in supplication.
1089-2 Page 3
And He will give thee understanding; He will give thee WISDOM as to how ye shall conduct thyself - day by day!
17. Not in the taking, then, of medicants. Not in activities that are other than those of keeping the body-physical fit.
18. But in thy mental meditation, seek the Lord while He may be found. Put Him not away from thee, but seek ONLY in the NAME of the CHRIST, the LORD, the SON OF MAN! the SAVIOR OF THE WORLD!
19. And ye shall KNOW the way, and the Way shall be in Him - and much good will come to thee through those very experiences that have made thee afraid.
20. Ready for questions.
21. (Q) Is there anything that others can do, in the way of suggestions or help - as the Association? (A) Only that as may be, that others may join at those periods when the body - mentally, physically - consecrates itself in prayer, in meditation. For EACH soul must find its OWN position, its OWN association. And when found, it gives the body HEALTH, STRENGTH, VITALITY, and those necessary influences for meeting material problems day by day.
22. We are through with this reading. Copy to Self " " Ass'n file (12/30/35 GD's note: See paper [which was enclosed] on Meditation.)