This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 26th day of March, 1936, in accordance with request made by the self - Dr. [1135], 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. Dr. [1135] and Hugh Lynn Cayce.
R E A D I N G
Time of Reading ... St., 10:45 to 11:15 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. New York City.
1. GC: You will have before you the entity known as [1135] present in this room, his interest in psychical research and connection with Duke University of Durham, N.C., and the psychical research being conducted there under the direction of J. B. Rhine. You will also consider the psychic work of Edgar Cayce, as presented through the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc. Taking into consideration the intent and purposes of the individuals concerned, you will advise us regarding the establishment of such relationships with Duke through [1135] as will be mutually beneficial in studying and understanding the laws governing psychic forces. You will answer the questions submitted.
2. EC: Yes, we have the entity, those interests in research in psychic phenomena, [1135]; also the work contemplated and done by Duke University under the direction of J. B. Rhine, the work of Edgar Cayce, the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment.
3. In considering the VARIOUS phases of research, we find there are some conflicting influences in many directions; yet these should be coordinated in such a way and manner as to be helpful to those that would seek through the advancement or development of their own souls, their own ability for the manifesting of the spiritual laws in a material world.
4. Then, to consider these from their varied angles, first - as we find:
5. As we have indicated, the development of the innate or soul forces of [1135] is such that there is the INNATE desire, the gradual growth of a seeking for that something which expresses or manifests itself in the varied phases of phenomena that have been classified under that called psychic research.
6. As to each phase of this being properly classified, few may be able as this entity to give their proper classifications.
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For in those developments through the activities in the material world, we find the entity is at a period that it finds itself in a position of not only classifying but aiding in establishing in the activities of individuals the VARIED classified physical or material activities. As in those that pertain to the influences of a destructive force bringing about in the experience of individuals that making for the destruction of those of the Atlantean period or age.
7. Then with the correlating of those truths as indicated through the activities of Ra-Ta, Saneid, Og, there began - with the activities of the entity as to the teachings then, in those experiences - the applications in the experiences of individuals; though, to be sure, under quite a different environment from that in which the entity may find self in its activities in the present.
8. Yet the very activity brings in the present that SEEKING THROUGH self OF the expressions that WERE builded in the SOUL of the entity during those experiences.
9. True, in the next period (that finds expressions in an activity of the entity), these were turned into those periods of self-indulgence. For they, as indicated, were basically upon PHENOMENA rather than the TRUTH that PRESENTED - or presents or gives - the channel FOR the ACTIVITY of same. Yet in the seeking for that being manifested in the healing of the physical forces of individuals, there was brought into the experience of the entity a change in the attitude and in the application of self respecting those forces or influences that ARE ACTIVATIVE in the experiences of individuals.
10. Then, in making application of that which is innate within the experience of the entity in the present:
11. That it, the activity in the present, again becomes associated with those influences that were a portion of the EXPERIENCE of this entity in those periods of manifestation should in its very nature make for not ONLY the NECESSITY of the verification of the principles, the purposes, the basis, the SOURCE, but the very influence that may guide or direct what may become manifested or may be given to others to aid in THEIR activity in THEMSELVES becoming expressive in such manifestations. This becomes apparent.
12. How, then, may this be done?
13. First, within self FIND that which answers to that something within self that is continually seeking for that which has been given in the expression, "a house not made with hands" but ETERNAL in the experience of those that seek to find the way to that source from which they as SOULS (not as individuals, or PERSONALITIES rather), that home, that
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abode.
14. When this has been determined within self, then proceed. And remember that law as has been given, "Thy spirit, thy soul, will bear witness WITH My Spirit, whether ye be the sons of God or not." Or, "my spirit" (in this application thy spirit), beareth witness with that source, that influence that directs, that makes for the giving of expressions to individuals that applied within their own experience brings them closer to that which is the expression of those forces that are without law, but eternal in the law of love; that is:
15. That seeth no evil, that thinketh not of itself, that laudeth not itself, but rather seeks to be a channel through which the Father, the Son, the Spirit may find expression to become the blessings that have been promised to the sons of men.
16. These, then, save they be answered from within, are and must remain WITHOUT the veil. [See 262-94, Par. 14-A.]
17. As to those seekings and those activities of J. B. Rhine, in his relationships that seek for the preparing of men and women that they may in this material world become as channels through which the world may be a better place for their having given of themselves in the expressions through the earth:
18. Unless these be the purposes, unless these be the basis of the desires of this entity, then leave them alone!
19. For hath it not been given that he that hath seen the way, that hath KNOWN there IS a way unto the source of Creative Forces, and then turns away, is (the soul) in a worse state than before?
20. For did He not proclaim, "He that would offend ONE of these, my children, better that a millstone were hanged about his neck and he cast into the depths of the sea"?
21. There is, then, rather this:
22. Know that the seeking, the developing of individuals in the expression of their super-selves in their activity must be for CREATIVE forces and not (as THIS entity now called [1135] has seen, has KNOWN in its INNER self) for self-aggrandizement, self-exaltation, self-indulgence; for if it is, then the WAY of that soul is made all the more in a state of bewilderment - without a cause.
23. Hence there be many phases, many characters of the manifestation of psychic forces in the material world. There are those influences from without the veil that seek - seek - that they may find an expression, that they may still be a portion of this evolution in the earth, not considering their present estate. And these bring turmoil, strife.
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24. Only those, then, that have named the Name and have put ON that love, that seek expression through a channel that IS to the GLORY of the Father, ARE worthy of same.
25. By what judgement shall these be known?
26. What saith He? "By their fruits ye shall know them." For, "Ye do not gather figs from thistles."
27. So in the study, in the research that may be made, know FIRST that their individual developments are based upon the eternal truth, "I AM THAT I AM," and may be known to those that seek to know "My Face." And, "Though ye be afar, when ye call I will hear."
28. We are through for the present. Copy to Self " " Ass'n file