This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 18th day of December, 1940, in accordance with request made by the self - Miss [1614], 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
Born July 26, 1899, in Bowling Green, Ky. Time of Reading 11:20 to 11:55 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. New York City.
1. GC: You will give the relation of this entity and the universe, and the universal forces; giving the conditions which are as personalities, latent and exhibited in the present life; also the former appearances in the earth plane, giving time, place and the name, and that in each life which built or retarded the development for the entity; giving the abilities of the entity in the present, that to which it may attain, and how. You will answer the questions that may be asked.
2. EC: (In going back over years from the present - " - 1916 - changes - " etc., on back to birth date.)
3. Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as or called Miss [1614].
4. In giving the interpretations of the records as we find them here, these as interpretations are chosen with the desire that this may be a helpful experience for the entity; enabling it to so analyze self as to fulfill - in a greater measure - those purposes for which it entered this experience.
5. For, each soul enters not perchance, but that there may be that fulfilling of those promises in Him. He has not willed that any soul should perish, but has with each temptation prepared a way of escape. So, each appearance is an opportunity for the soul - in its relationships with conditions, experiences, times AND the fellowman - to manifest that it has stressed; that ideal which draws one closer to or separates one from that Creative Force.
6. In analyzing the records here of the entity, these as a composite of astrological sojourns, as well as the material or earthly experiences, we find as tendencies and inclinations, latent AND manifested in the INDIVIDUALITY of this entity:
7. One that is naturally, by inclination, of a jovial nature; and inclined to be of a stout build; yet one that sees a greater value in those purposes and aims of
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individuals than is seen by many with whom the entity may be associated.
8. One of an independent nature, yet tending - under stress - to be of a communistic tendency. This may be done to excess.
9. Finding disturbances in the experiences of others, in whatever their status of activity may be, to the entity there is little thought - oft - as to the deserving, or as to the cause of same.
10. This, to be sure, is another phase of the communistic tendencies - as may be a part of the entity's experience.
11. These are, of course, good or bad; dependent upon the manner and purpose of their application in the experience.
12. Astrologically, we find Venus, Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus as the greater influences; not because these were at their height or the greater ruling planets at the time of the entity's birth, but because of the entity's sojourning in that thought or environ as expressed or manifested by such.
13. Thus we find those inclinations as indicated, that become as a conglomerate activity or urge at times; and confusions arise, and changes are brought about.
14. Hence there may be indicated to the entity a MANNER (if chosen) through which a great deal of activity may be brought about to relieve this disturbing force of discouragement, discontent, because of the APPEARANCES in the experiences of others of hate, malice, jealousy and their KINDRED urges.
15. As to the appearances in the earth, these have not been so many in number that aid or cause disturbances in the present. For, much has been accomplished by the entity in the turning within for the divine guidance.
16. Trust not any influence that denies the Sonship or His coming into the earth!
17. Before this, then, the entity was in the land of the present sojourn, during the early settlings in what is now the Mohawk valley, during those periods of stress.
18. The entity found itself entangled in the desire to help natives - the abilities to counsel and aid in many ways with those who were establishing homes and communities in the early settlings.
19. With the disturbances that came about, great mental anxiety was brought to the entity; at times finding expression in the physical anguish also.
20. The name then was Sallie Sanmond. In the experience the entity gained until there were those influences builded in which it tended to make for condemnation of those who were
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not understanding the attempts of the entity in correlating the activities of individuals who were not as well fitted mentally OR by circumstance to cope with the varied situations.
21. Hence in the present, any of that activity in which there is social service, or a philanthropic activity for the betterment of those under-privileged individuals, will be a channel through which the entity may find the greater outlet for its abilities. However, this will necessitate that the entity keep self from being too much in the communistic trend. While the ideas of a communistic nature are well, as indicated, they are not IDEAL when expressed or manifested in relationships to REAL social service. For, such activities should arise by and through the promptings of the spiritual, rather than wholly the material gains from same.
22. But in those fields of service may the entity find itself, not only in the abilities of the entity but in giving expression to that which has so long prompted, and does prompt, the activities of the entity.
23. Before that the entity was in the Promised Land, during those periods when the Master walked in the earth. The entity was among the young, or children, blessed by the Master in those days, or that period, or that day when the five thousand were fed.
24. As we find, the entity's growth, development, mentally and materially through that experience, were oft determined by MATERIAL circumstance. Yet there were those periods when the whole reliance upon the faith in those promises made manifest in Him held the entity to an experience of helpfulness to others.
25. The entity's acquaintance and association with many of the close followers of the Master brought periods of turmoil and persecutions from others; and these are the experiences in the present which at times bring the feeling of resentment towards others that were prompted to bring the turmoils physically by the activities in and through that sojourn.
26. Here we find again those inclinations, tendencies, urges, desires to always minister to the needs of those unfortunates in any sphere of activity; though the entity must lean heavily, oft, upon the arms of the Master.
27. Hold fast to that faith, that promise. Repeat oft in thy consciousness that prayer, "Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us, O Lord, as we forgive." These, and not the material things as apparently arise, shall be the light that guides, the way that holds, the manner of expression. For, there will come the experience in this sojourn of much
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material things to be distributed by this entity; those of self's as well as of those who are less capable to perform such services - because of social or moral activities.
28. Hence, the holding fast to that faith, that hope in Him, may not be stressed too much.
29. The name then was Jaelorn.
30. Before that the entity was in the Egyptian land, during those periods of activity in which many were presenting themselves for purification, for activities to BRING others into the world through the body and mind purifying.
31. The entity was among those who were born of such parents that there were those indeterminate forces which brought disputations among some. Yet, coming under the closer direction of those in the Temple of Sacrifice and the Temple Beautiful, the entity grew to be one that was later worshiped - as of those who had shown the way to many.
32. The name then was Sim-Ehln.
33. As to the abilities of the entity in the present, that to which it may attain, and how:
34. Put from thee all those forces or influences that would make thee afraid or doubtful. Know that thy body is indeed the temple of the living God; there He has promised to meet thee.
35. Then, turn oft within, relying upon those promises in Him - as ye did through that sojourn in His land, in His ministry. Be thou a minister to others through those channels that have been indicated, in which ye may stand oft in that position of bringing not only the material aid but the mental and spiritual assurance. For, this activity oft finds great discouragements; yet He has promised, "I will never leave thee, so long as thou CLAIMEST me as thy guide."
36. He blessed thee in the flesh. He will bless thee again, if thou holdest to that purpose; putting away strife, jealousy, malice, condemnation. Condemn not, if ye would not be condemned.
37. For, the law of the Lord is perfect; it will LIGHTEN the burden of materiality, IN the thoughts and the mental attitudes towards His spiritual affluence in the earth.
38. Let that mind be in thee as was in Him, "Thy will, O God, be done in and through me; yet I claim, I desire, I EXPECT his strength to sustain me."
39. We are through for the present. Copy to Self " " Ass'n file le