This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 24th day of February, 1941, in accordance with request made by the self - Dr. [1107], 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.
R E A D I N G
Time of Reading 4:00 to 4:15 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., N.Y.
1. GC: You will have before you the body and enquiring mind of [1107], ..., N.Y., who seeks information, advice and guidance as to his material, mental and spiritual welfare. Considering his induction for army service and the necessity to give up his practice, you will advise him just what attitude he should take and just how he should go about to adjust himself to the new environment so as to be of the most service. You will answer the questions, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the enquiring mind, [1107], and those conditions which present themselves as problems in the present.
3. When considering such, we find that there are definite things to be taken into consideration.
4. The entity, the body, is to first determine the ideals and the purposes - and then as to whether or not these are in keeping with that expressed by Him, the Prince of Peace.
5. It has been indicated by His example as well as by His teachings that individuals find themselves in that position where, if they will but apply those principles of Christian brotherhood, they may and do have the opportunity for the greater and better service.
6. Not that there is the consideration of placing nationalism ahead of spirituality. Not that due consideration should not be given to the ideals and purposes of each individual who is to serve in the preparation for national defense. But the principles, the teachings of the ideals can and may go one with the other, dependent upon the manner in which the individual application is made.
7. Those in authority - and this by the will of the Father - have seen fit that the entity, the body, enter in such a service for twelve months - this should be the consideration.
8. The twelve month period should complete the service for this body - unless he chooses further activity.
9. As to what position or place of activity should be chosen, this must be a choice of the body itself. This CAN
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be chosen by the body; and as we find the better would be either in the commissary department or the Red Cross or ambulance service. Either of these would give the body the opportunity for the expression of that which has been or may be in the future a part of the service towards the fellow man. One, in the consideration of conditions, places, wherever the body finds self in service, would be as respecting the welfare or health of units under the supervision or direction of the body. Or, the choice of ambulance units would, especially in this training service or period of a year, give the body the opportunity for giving the evaluation of those services or activities that have been a part of its training and experience; thus making the abilities of the body become a real service, whether there has been the full consideration given or not.
10. Then, whatever service or branch of service is chosen by the body, let it be with an eye single to being of a greater service, and to making whatever group or contingency in which the body serves as a better service for the entity's having been among that group.
11. Ready for questions.
12. (Q) Is there any special thing I can do in order to be able to choose the particular service I can give? (A) The entity will be able to choose, by its NATURAL training, if it is indicated; not so much in one or the other direction but that in either of these branches there might be greater activity for service. For either of these would offer the opportunity not only for better service but better fitting self for greater service, hereafter as well as during the period of enlistment.
13. (Q) Is it indicated as to where I will be stationed? (A) This will depend, to be sure, upon the choice much of the service undertaken by the body. And, as we find, the place will be changed some two or three times, even during the period of the year's activity.
14. (Q) Will I be able to reestablish a practice at the end of the year; if so, should I return to ..., N.Y.? (A) Should be able to reestablish a practice; and it would be well to reestablish at ..., N.Y.
15. (Q) What should I do about my office-home and furnishings during my absence? (A) Store same.
16. (Q) Considering my prejudice and feeling of unfairness concerning conscription, please advise me how to conduct myself so as to develop rather than retard through the experience? (A) This has been indicated in the first premise. Consider Him - who is thy guide, they way. Did He hold prejudice
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because of those in authority, or because there were those experiences that were displeasing among His own peoples, or among the followers and the officers of the house of the Lord? He only filled that place - as ye may do. Use those ideals, those principles in thy daily activity.
17. We are through for the present. Copy to Self " " Ass'n file file