This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 14th day of March, 1940, in accordance with request made by the self - Miss [1298], 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 10:40 to 10:55 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., N.Y.
1. GC: You will have before you the entity [1298], named at birth [...] born Dec. 10, 1892, in East Smethport, Penna., and the Life Reading given for her thru this channel on Nov. 27, 1936. This entity, now at ... Pl., B'klyn, N.Y., seeks information, advice and guidance as to her life and work. You will answer the questions, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind of the entity, [1298]; and the information as indicated in the experiences of this entity.
3. Ready for questions.
4. (Q) Should I go into the teaching field as a profession? (A) As we find, as has been indicated for the entity, this is a channel or outlet for the entity, in which as it gives out to others it will itself be more and more enlightened and conscious of those great truths which AWAKEN the consciousness of others. We would NOT give away or resign other activities in the immediate, but rather - in the preparation of tenets, thoughts, lectures, counsels - begin to give of self in various groups, various places where opportunity permits; and thus prepare self within the next year for the whole time activity in teaching, lecturing, admonishing others.
5. (Q) How should I go about getting into the teaching field of the Christ message, and cosmic laws? (A) Hasn't it just been given?
6. (Q) Should I start in a very small way entirely dependent on my own under divine guidance, or become connected with a large center which is well established? (A) As just indicated, wherever the opportunity permits; and with the first or second of such activities there will be the forming naturally of groups, classes, to which the entity would gradually give so much time each week, as it prepares itself for the greater activity.
7. (Q) Would it be advisable to go to school and become an ordained minister?
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(A) This as we find is not necessarily the better way, though if the activities are such that this manner or way seems to be the better approach, then hide not that way. Rather, be led by the spirit IN such; as ye would trust and believe in others being led to self in the teachings. Do not proclaim to others that ye do not practice in thy own experience!
8. (Q) Would it be advisable to go to Capetown, So. Africa this summer? (A) Do the activities as in the better preparation lead to such? If so, very well. If there is NOT the use of same as stepping-stones for greater opportunities and possibilities, no.
9. (Q) Should I continue writing the book which I am calling "The Power of The Word"? (A) This should continue to grow in the experience.
10. (Q) When would it be most advisable to start this teaching? (A) NOW - at once!
11. (Q) Have I ever taught before, and if so, where and when? (A) Analyzing of the information which has been given as to the varied experiences, we will find that the entity taught, or DIRECTED the teachings and activities that come in the same category of that same activity in the present which will arouse in the experience the greater awakening. Yes. Analyze it from that which has been given, as to the Indo-China, as well as the experiences in the orient - as in portions of what is now Japan, as well as in the land of the present nativity.
12. (Q) Any other advice that will be helpful at this time? (A) Only as has been indicated. Study always to show self approved unto that ideal which is set in thy own consciousness, thy own determination; and analyze what is the source of thy ideal - physical, mental and spiritual. These activities bring that union of help and strength as will enable the entity to be the greater, the better channel for blessings to others.
13. We are through for the present. Copy to Self " " Ass'n file