This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the home of Mr. David E. Kahn, 20 Woods Lane, Scarsdale, N.Y., this 3rd day of May, 1941, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [1472], Active Member of the Ass''n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., Virginia Beach, Va.
P R E S E N T
Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mrs. [1472].
R E A D I N G
Time of Reading 3:10 to 4:00 P. M. Eastern Daylight Savings Time. N.Y. City.
1. GC: You will have before you, here present, the entity [1472], born May 5, 1880, in Bowling Green, Virginia, who seeks detailed information and instruction which will enable her to make her work and her associations more effective and of greater service. Considering the statement made in the Mental and Spiritual Reading [1472-12] given her at the home of Milton Harrison, April 14th, 1940, that "her activity is a channel, a means, whereby God, the Father, hath insured the carrying forward of His purposes; hath intrusted to her the keeping of the way open that others may be encouraged and shown a way," you will give her, at this time, a detailed reading as related to this purpose in her activities and associations in all their ramifications, informing and instructing her as to how this purpose can be made applicable to, and practical in her present work and experience. You will then answer all the questions she has submitted, as I ask them.
2. EC: Yes, we have the entity, [1472], ..., and the information which has been indicated through this channel; especially that indicated in the reading of April 14th, 1940.
3. As given, individuals who have represented certain ideals, and who have presented to their fellow man in material associations the application of ideals in keeping with Creative Forces, are endowed with abilities not manifested or apparent in the experience of all.
4. Thus we find that such individuals, as indicated in the experience of this entity, are set or given opportunities in places, in positions, for the awakening and arousing - in the minds and in the experiences of others - the needs for manifesting the Christ-Consciousness in the affairs of each individual day by day.
5. Hence, as was foreseen, there are those periods of
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turmoil and strife indicated in the land at present - there are those periods of doubts and fears arising in the consciousness of individuals everywhere. Consequently, there is the greater need for each soul - as for this soul - to be witness bearing in mien and manner, in conversation, in the activities day by day with the fellow man; as to keep alive that hope, that trust, that faith which is so needed in the experience of each entity; that others, too, may take hope, under the stress of material disturbances - or under the expressions of fear and doubt that arise in the minds and hearts of many.
6. Thus there are the needs for this entity, in her offices and associations, to take advantage of the opportunities for admonishing peoples - everywhere - as to the needs for the closer adherence to those influences that bring into individuals' experiences the seed of the fruit of the spirit.
7. Though these may appear to many to be only as oft told tales, if they are applied as specific activities day by day, if they become living hopes, living experiences, they are an expression of that awareness which this entity has so oft through the experiences in the earth kept alive in the hearts and minds of the children of men.
8. It is not that there is to be any great act as to cause the unseen influences of a nature that might easily become static in the experience of individuals - but stress rather that there is to be the expression of patience, and the persistent admonition that each soul put on the whole armor of the Lord, so that all may in their own field of activity of service be as shining lights that may enable those in the field of darkness, doubt or fear, to take hope again.
9. This is the meaning, the interpretation - this is the practical manner in which the entity may carry on in its relationships with individuals day by day.
10. Ready for questions.
11. (Q) Considering the recent developments for my work in the lecture field, please inform and instruct me as to its purpose and significance; where it is leading; if I should continue to promote it, and if so how I may expand its scope to express and serve the more? (A) This is not merely a channel, but a channel of great opportunity for the entity to be as an emissary, a teacher, an instructor to those in many walks of life, in many phases of consciousness, in many activities in which those very principles, those very tenets that have been indicated are so much needed.
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As is understood by the entity, the harvest indeed is ready, but the laborers are few. By all means USE this opportunity as a manner, as a means to disseminate those impelling intimations, those impelling influences - which the entity has the ability to do in such a manner as to be most efficacious in the experiences of individuals. As to where it leads - this depends much upon the manner in which the entity presents those truths that are subtly expressed; subtle, yet from which there may be positively drawn truths and lessons for the individuals to meet their own problems. For, the answer must ever be personal, individual; and so given in the expressions by the entity that individuals may in their own lives make a practical application of those tenets, those truths - that the day of the Lord IS at hand, and that even in the hours or periods when fear is as a ruling force, there may be brought the white light of health, help and happiness into the minds of all. Thus - here a little, there a little, line upon line, precept upon precept, the leaven may leaven the whole lump. This is the purpose - this is the manner, this is the way that the entity may use these opportunities; as an emissary of the Prince of Peace. For, that sought by all is peace; not as the world gives peace, but this is an activity that must FIRST find expression and root in the heart and mind of each individual, before there can come peace in relationships to others.
12. (Q) Considering my experience and developments; my own talents as well as the needs and opportunities in the radio field, and my service as it relates to same, please inform and instruct me as to whether I should continue my efforts to return to this work, and if so who would be a suitable and successful Manager for me, and what specific type of program should be offered? (A) This as we find is a means or a channel through which greater numbers of individuals are brought to the knowledge of that message as may be committed to those who seek in any or all channels. Thus, as we find, it is well that the entity continue to endeavor to use this as a channel for expression, and for
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expressing those ideals that are near and dear to the heart of this entity. As to means or manners, as to agent or channel - we find that this should come rather as an outcome of that being accomplished, and of that which has been accomplished. Use the regular channels for the approach to same, but as to the message and the lessons - these are well established in the consciousness, in the awareness of this entity. Hence be not overhasty, but - as we find - by the beginning of the next season, if there is the continued effort, these will find definite channels and means for expression.
13. (Q) Do you mean, by the beginning of another season, the fall? (A) The fall is considered the beginning of the season for radio activity. And, if there is the continued effort, we find that it will be crowned with success - in those beginnings.
14. (Q) When, where and what was my association in former incarnations with the entity now known as Emmet Finley; has the recent renewal of my contact with him here and now any constructive purpose, and if so what is it and how can it best be fulfilled? (A) As we find, there were more than one association with the entity. Particularly through that period as Judy, there were associations in which they were a complement one to the other. On the basis of those experiences should this renewal of acquaintance, of friendship, of associations, of companionship, be kept. In that manner we may find a helpful influence for each. There were also associations in the Palestine period during the return, AND in the early Egyptian we find associations. There are differences indicated from the Egyptian sojourn especially, but - by the choices of each, in their service or activity, they may be complimentary one to the other.
15. (Q) Please give me an account of the former incarnations in which I have known the following people; the type of association I had with them; the purpose of our present relationship, and instruct me as to how we may be of the greatest service and help to each other here and now. First, [...] my son-in-law. (A) Here we find there was an association during that period when, it might be said, there was not a material sojourn; yet a companionship of unity of purpose through activities of individuals so aided by the efforts as to have
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been a compassionate effort on the part of each entity in that experience - the German through whom much HAS been and was given at that experience. Hence in the present we find the high mental reasoning together, rather than any material associations; but in which the materialization, by material activity of each, may be construed from - or an active principle governing the relationships of each as one to another; as to things, as to conditions. Again, in the Egyptian sojourn there were active influences in a material way or manner from which differences arose, - so that in the present the expression in the MENTAL is preferable to the material. Thus we find the abilities of each to reason together, without those differences arising as to be of harmful natures one to another. These, then, are the channels, the means, the manners in which the greater continuity of activity may be brought for helpful forces in the experience of each in the present.
16. (Q) [...] my sister. (A) As we find, here were associations that might be said to have been rather by the knowledge of each - though in different spheres of activity; as, during the Palestine sojourn, the entity here was a constructive influence in creating that background for the activity of individuals, the teacher and admonisher, while the entity who is now the sister was in another field of activity but during the same period. Thus in the present we find what might be called the companionate thought, yet the expression of same far afield one from another. Thus the greater helpfulness comes by what they each stand for, as in the acquaintances and friends.
17. (Q) [...] my secretary. [She has been with me many years, except for a recent leave of absence.] (A) Here we find associations both good and bad; that is, differences that arose in the activities when one was as the judge against the other. Yet a congenial characterization of same in the present may bring compatibility, trust and hope, which is the character of influence that proves to be helpful for each.
18. (Q) Myron Frantz. (A) We do not find associations in the material experience, but rather as what might be termed students of a thought or
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expression that brings about a congeniality in this present material experience.
19. (Q) Why is my love and concern for my grandson, [...], so much greater than it is for my granddaughter, [...]? [See 1472-6, Par. 26-A.] (A) In those associations with each of these through the Palestine experience, there were those periods in which there was the ability of the one to be self-sufficient, - which brings an indifference; while the seeking for counsel, for help, or for instruction in the other, naturally brings the greater feeling of response. For, it is a universal and a divine law that like begets like. So, in the present experience, while there is loving - yet in the one it might be truly called loving indifference, while in the other it is love that is truly a creative, growing experience in the activities of each.
20. (Q) How can I be of assistance to my daughter, [...], in furthering her development and fulfillment? [See 1472-6, Par. 25-A.] (A) As there are those barriers which present themselves for expressions in some direct personal manner as respecting the mental and spiritual or soul development as expressed in the entity - there needs be that expression which might be interpreted even in the manner in which the Master gave to some of his close associates or disciples, "If ye believe me not because of me, believe for the very works' sake." Then, that apply or make practical in thy activities with thy daughter - not by the physical sustenance or sustaining, though at times it requires just that, but by thy conversation, thy activity, thy dealings with others - yea, with all - in such measures as to be "for the very works' sake."
21. (Q) Will I finish my life span here and now with a third husband "who will walk the path with me in soul fulfillment" as stated by Bertine Powers in the Akashic reading she gave me? (A) As we find, this will be rather as a matter of choice by the entity. The opportunity, the possibility of such is indicated in the experience. Yet, as to whether or not this is to be the choice of the entity will depend upon much of the entity's OWN activity.
22. (Q) Did I have a German incarnation around 1600 A.D. as stated by Bertine Powers and if so did I know Jacob Boehme at that time and how close was my relationship with him? (A) As we find, and as we have stated heretofore - and as just indicated, during that particular experience the entity was not in a material manifestation; yet was active in the
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thought, the purpose of those expressions found in the admonitions of Boehme. Thus the appealing influence. There was a closeness that was closer than physical associations; but we do not find material or physical manifestation at that period.
23. (Q) Please give me further information regarding my Grecian incarnation at the time of Pythagoras, the developing or retarding associations and influences of that incarnation which bear on my present life, and how they may be best used in my present experience for my highest development and the service of others? [See 1472-12, Par. 39-A.] (A) As we have indicated, through that particular sojourn in the earth there were those expressions, those fulfillments of activities in which there were set rules, formulas - as indicated by the messages of Pythagoras that the entity applied in the rhythmic use of the body as well as in the application of the sense forces of the body for expression; that is, the ability of expressing self in the forms in which they become the more activative in the lives and the experiences of individuals. Then, in the present there may be the translating of same into the conditions and experiences that may paint the picture of the activity necessary. Or the entity has the abilities to give expression of the characteristics, or to paint them in such words as may find lodgment in the consciousnesses of others in such measures and ways as to wield a continued influence upon the mien and manner of individuals. Thus the entity may use such abilities, such associations, in interpreting those tenets and truths of that teacher during that period, that activity of self through same, in ways and means as to be more efficient in every form of its meeting with, as well as its ministration with, activities of individuals in this present experience.
24. (Q) Can I best serve the Forces of Light in present world conditions by continuing in my present position and activities, or should I retire from public life and devote myself to writing? (A) There are greater opportunities in the present position for reaching the greater number, making the greater preparation for a service a little later. Do not change for at least another year, or year and a half to two to three years - as has been indicated.
25. We are through for the present. Copy to Self
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