This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 1st day of July, 1940, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [1152], 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. Mrs. [1152].
R E A D I N G
Time of Reading 10:45 to 11:10 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. New York City.
1. GC: You will have before you the body and enquiring mind of [1152], present in this room, in relation to her Life Reading given thru this channel on April 20, 1936, and the making of it more practical in her present life. You will answer the questions, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, [1152]; and the information which has been given through this channel respecting the experiences of the entity in the earth, and the urges that arise from same, also as related to the astrological aspects and the various phases of that unconscious consciousness of the entity as related to same.
3. In giving the answers to the questions as related here, it will be well that the entity study and analyze these in the light of that which was indicated in the Life Reading information; for these should be an expansion one of the other, thus enabling the entity to come to that awareness which has been sought, and the lack of which has hindered in a manner the entity from accepting much of that which has been indicated, especially in reference to the entity being that one who first - outside of the midwife - beheld the countenance of the Babe in the Manger!
4. This, to be sure, should be an experience that should arouse in the consciousness of the entity the awareness especially of that possibility which is indicated in the consciousness of each babe, and of its close relationships to creative forces and to God Himself.
5. Realize this as the first premise; that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord! To be ABSENT from the body is to be present with the Lord, God!
6. Not that the awarenesses are greater than that which has been applied in the experience of the individual entity, in its relationship to Creative Forces - but that expression, that life as indicated in the eyes, the countenance and the expressions of a babe, gives one the consciousness of opportunity, and of the mercy of the Lord - in that He has
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not willed that any soul should perish, but has allowed each - even as the Christ-Child - to be born as a babe, and to thus have a new opportunity.
7. This has made that act of motherhood, that act of babes being born into the earth, as a special indication of God's love.
8. With this consciousness the entity may find and realize its own relationship to same, AS an opportunity to bring the awareness to others of the opportunities in babyhood and childhood.
9. Ready for questions.
10. (Q) Is it the Father's will that I stay, or continue to live, in NYC? (A) This as we find must be answered rather within self. There are those conditions arising that would make it more pleasant for the entity rather to VISIT in New York City, as we find; but as to whether this is the activity or not must be the choice within self. What thy hand finds to do, do it! Where the way leads, go!
11. (Q) Why, after the Congress meeting in Va. Beach last week, did I have the strong urge to break up my home in N.Y. and dispose of possessions? (A) The awareness of the closeness, through the period, to creative energies and forces needed to be expended in the making of the WORLD aware of God's THOUGHT, God's activity, WITH man.
12. (Q) Should, and could, I easily sublet my N.Y. apartment, partially furnished, from autumn until next summer? If so, how should I go about it? (A) As we find, through the regular channels in which such are sublet or let, such might be done in a satisfactory manner, if so desired.
13. (Q) How long could I sublet it? (A) Until the next summer; from at least September to next summer.
14. (Q) Could I place my lovely things, loaned me by the Father, satisfactorily among appreciative people, and in places where they will serve as inspiration for many? (A) This may be done SLOWLY; NOT hurriedly, yes.
15. (Q) Should I return to Virginia Beach? (A) This again as indicated is a matter of choice within self. Here we have those activities of a vibration, that are much in keeping with the intent and purposes of the entity. Hence many harmonious associations and connections might be found in this environ.
16. (Q) If so, is the apartment at the Traymore, in which I
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am now staying, the place to live? (A) As we find, this may not be the best, but until there are the indications for the desire or choice of other environs, very well. Let it be known as the desire, if this is the desire, and there will come those that might be made more in keeping with the desires of the entity.
17. (Q) What should be my work in Va. Beach? (A) Compiling of data about which you would write!
18. (Q) Could you suggest a better apartment than the Traymore? (A) As just indicated, this should present itself if the desire is made known.
19. (Q) What about my unfinished books on my furniture (inventions or ideas)? (A) These could be worked out very well, for the environs and vibrations for the finishing of such are very well here, and this could be done.
20. (Q) Also the mass of former material worked out with, and given to, children, men, women and humanity in general? (A) All of these, as indicated, should come in their regular order; and will be moved by the spirit of activity to use each in its place.
21. (Q) Also my autobiography? Please give a detailed account (or details) as to how it must be used, developed, written, placed or handled? (A) This as we find should be left for the moment, or for several months - until there are OTHER conditions and other data put in a little different shape. Then as we find, through those periods when there is more of the activity requiring as it were the shut-in, or not so much in the open or so much with meeting of others, this will take shape and form in the mind of the entity in such a manner as to make it more in keeping with that desired to be given through this manner of expression and manifestation.
22. (Q) Please give a detailed account or statement as to how I can best serve humanity? (A) In those ways and manners as open to thee day by day. It isn't the individual that plans for some great deed to be accomplished that accomplishes the most. It is the one that meets those opportunities and privileges which are accorded it day by day! And as such are used, through the channels and in the manners indicated for this entity, there are better ways opened. For, that we use in the way of helpfulness to others increases in itself.
23. (Q) In what way have I a definite work to perform throughout this world crisis? (A) As first indicated - making the awareness in the experiences of others, by the writing, by the conversation,
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by the activity, as to the needs of men EVERYWHERE, and every man and every woman, to be more aware of the Christ-Consciousness, and of the necessity for man to more and more rely upon same.
24. (Q) Why have I never been conscious or aware of the superb experience in which I participated during the Nativity in Bethlehem, and later the many contacts I had with the Master Jesus, the Christ? (A) As indicated; and the way, the manner, the means of becoming aware of this in the experience is through the activities as indicated.
25. (Q) Why has it never seemed true as a possible experience in my life? (A) Doubt!
26. (Q) How can I become awakened to this awareness? (A) This has just been indicated.
27. (Q) Once I am in that consciousness or awareness, should my presence carry instant healing? (A) Not necessarily; though it CAN be directed in that way and manner - if the life is lived and the purpose is in that direction. Remember the gentle words, "What ye ask in my name, BELIEVING, shall come to pass in thy experience." Know that to not become aware of the full ability for it being transmitted through self is the hindrance that prevents the entity being capable of making a physical, practical application.
28. (Q) Please give me guidance for meditation that will help me reach the consciousness of it having been a reality. (A) Read that which has been compiled from information through this channel upon Meditation. Use that form of same which is suited to thine own awareness. Remember, the consciousness takes the individual where it is; not where it desires to be! But whatever manner of cleansing, physical, mental or spiritual, that seems necessary, that DO; consistently; not because any other one person or individual merely suggests same. But prepare thy mind and body as if ye would meet thy Lord and Master! Then sit as in readiness, at designated periods. Talk with Him from thine inner self, as though He were physically present; for mentally and spiritually He IS ever present. For, He has given, "Lo, I am with thee always; I stand at the door and knock." This is not merely a saying, not merely a mental condition, but it may be made a reality - through the awareness consciously of that visitation - by keeping that tryst with thy inner self and thy Lord consistently.
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Then use it, not in a boastful manner, but let it make thee humble, even as He; though not other than He, who thought it not robbery to make Himself equal with God. But know that it is not of self, but as the spirit moves in thee, through thy attuning of thy body, thy mind, thy soul, to that consciousness.
29. (Q) Have you any other suggestion that will help me attain that? (A) Keep faithful!
30. We are through for the present. Copy to Self " " Ass'n file ile