This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 28th day of November, 1938, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [1731], Associate Member of the Ass''n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., through Mr. [849].
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 10:50 to 11:00 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., Florida.
1. GC: You will have before you the Life Reading given November 3rd for [1731], born June 6, 1903 in Buffalo, N.Y., now living at ..., Fla. The entity having chosen to undertake the writing as suggested in this Reading seeks further and specific guidance for beginning and carrying forward his work in this field. Please correlate the urges further regarding this ability and give directions that will be helpful in taking the next steps. You will answer the questions he has submitted, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the information as given for [1731].
3. In considering all circumstances in the present, as we find it would be well to accept the offers for the material security in part offered; but well that the entity apply self in preparation for cultivating the abilities in the field of repartee as may be considered in those things given.
4. Under the circumstance, and connecting with the duties thus involved, it will require that there be such a connection as might be obtained through association with such as Hamilton Institute for preparation in that character of endeavor.
5. As to those efforts already made, in such publications as Sunset Magazine - or through such agencies as may be designated or indicated through connection with such an institution as Hamilton, may be an outlet for the endeavors.
6. Considering, then, that which has been indicated in the information from the life experiences, there is seen the MENTAL attitude - and if this is then made with the innate and manifested desire to be constructive in such, there only needs be the effort put forth to bring the greater opportunities, and opening ways - through the efforts - for the succeeding of the entity's efforts in those directions.
7. Ready for questions.
8. (Q) Is the writing, as being done by the entity, of the nature required? (A) This as we find is leading in the right direction. One
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that the entity might read, for the awakening of the abilities, is John Kendrick Bangs.
9. (Q) Should the entity attempt such as newspaper column, advertising, fiction, radio script, etc.? (A) As has been indicated, with the trainings, it will ALL be a part of the entity's efforts at times. But those such as booklets, or as might be an inducement or incentive for others in conversation or speech AS repartee, would be the more efficient outlet for the entity; though the advertising may become an ACCEPTABLE part, AN outlet for the efforts of the entity.
10. (Q) Considering all, what should be the first steps toward this preparation? (A) As indicated. As circumstances, now, are to be somewhat altered - through the channels as indicated would be the better manner. But by ALL MEANS prepare self FOR the abilities in the writing field! No matter how much time or how much effort may be necessary for the material conditions, prepare the self mentally and materially for the exercising of the abilities.
11. We are through for the present. Copy to Self c/o [849] - Special Delivery " " Ass'n file Wired to [849] ]