This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 20th day of June, 1942, in accordance with request made by the self - Miss [1747], 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. [1100] and Mrs. [2441].
R E A D I N G
Time of Reading 2:30 to 3:00 P. M. Eastern War Time. ..., Ohio.
1. GC: You will have before you the entity, [1747], ..., Ohio, who seeks a Mental and Spiritual Reading, with information, advice and guidance that will clear the field for her regarding her stand on many things. You will give the entity that needed at this time, answering any questions that may be asked:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body, the inquiring mind, [1747].
3. In giving for this entity a mental and spiritual interpretation of the problems as disturb the body in the present, many phases of those held as tenets or beliefs should be touched upon. But first we would give for the entity that which is the basis for this entity approaching the study of phenomena of every nature that has been and is a part of the experience in the present.
4. And from same there may be determined that which is not merely idealistic but that as may be a practical, ideal manner of application of the physical relationships with individuals of various degrees of development - of those mental attitudes which should be held in the study of the entity, in the interpreting for individuals of those problems and disturbances which arise in their experience.
5. Also there may be understood the spiritual and the ideal manner in which the entity may determine or choose within self that as may be adhered to, that as may be questioned, and that as may be discarded in the experience of the entity.
6. First - there is the consciousness to the body of there being a physical body, a mental body, and the hope or desire for and the knowledge of a spiritual body. These are one, - just as the entity finds in the material plane, or the earth-consciousness, that it is of three-dimensional natures. Also, in the analysis of the various studies and approaches to the mental as well as spiritual understanding, the entity finds that there are three phases of man's relationship or man's comprehension. Hence in the earth
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there is, in reason, only the three-dimensional attitude. Yet there are the experiences of the entity, as well as of others, of more than three-dimensional concepts.
7. In the Godhead there is found still the three-dimensional concept - God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
8. Hence - if this is acceptable to the entity in its conception of that which has been, which is, which may be, - these are still founded in that summed up in "The Lord thy God is One."
9. Also, in the interpretation of the universe, we find that time and space are concepts of the mental mind, as to an interpretation of or a study into the relationships with man and to the universal or God-consciousness.
10. Then, there must be another phase in human experience that man also may complete this triune in his study of the mental, the spiritual and the material relationships in this material world.
11. Patience, here, may be the answer - if there is the correct concept of what the proper interpretation of patience is in the experience of this entity.
12. Hence these being chosen, they are - then - the basis upon which the reason, the expectation, the application, shall be in dealing with all phases of the experience of the entity in this material relationship.
13. As is understood, then - Father-God is as the body, or the whole. Mind is as the Christ, which is the way. The Holy Spirit is as the soul, or - in material interpretation - purposes, hopes, desires.
14. Then, each phase of these has its part to play, its part of influence upon the individual in its relationships to problems, to individuals, to its hopes and fears. For, each has its phase of expression in the activities of the entity.
15. Hence, as we find, these are then not merely ideals, but they are working, practical, everyday experiences.
16. Then, as the individual entity meets various problems, - with this analysis of the problem - there is the questioning within self as to whether it is purely mental, purely the physical seeking expression, or the desire of the body-fears, the body-temptations, the body's glory, merely the body's satisfaction, or as to whether the problems are purely of the mental. The mind is the builder, for the holding of a problem does not change it one whit - it is what one does about it that makes the change!
17. Then, to know to do good and not to do it is sin. To know the truth and not give expression is fault-finding in self. Yet know, until an individual entity - in time or
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space, or in acquaintanceship or in the friendship of an individual - sees in every other entity that he would worship in his Maker, he has not begun to have the proper concept of universal consciousness.
18. For, the very fact of an individual having a physical consciousness, no matter his state or status in the material plane, is an indication of the awareness that God is mindful of that soul, by giving it an opportunity to express in the material plane.
19. And thou art thy brother's keeper. Not that ye should impose or impel another entity by thine own ideas, any more than God impels thee. For, He hath given thee the free will, the birthright; which is as the mind, that makes for the alterations. Hence ye may give expression even as He did, who came into the earth that we through Him might have eternal life.
20. Then, what is thy attitude?
21. So live that thy friend, thy foe, thy neighbor, may also - through patterning his expressions after thee - find the way to that mercy which is manifested in Him, who gave "I stand at the door and knock - by thy biddings I will enter - by thy rejection I will leave - I hold no grudge."
22. This requires that expression then, in time and space, of that patience of which He spoke, "In patience become ye aware of your souls."
23. This, then, is the attitude that ye shall assume. Give that as is asked of thee in the interpreting of the problems; no more, no less. But ever be ready, as He, to enter, to help, to give when asked, when sought. For, as He hath given, which is the greater promise from the foundation of the world, "If ye call, I will hear, and answer speedily - though ye be far away, I will hear - I will answer."
24. That is the attitude that the self shall hold towards those problems where there are disputes, discouragings, disappointments. Yea, they oft arise in the experience of all. But think, O Child, how oft thou must have disappointed thy Maker, when He hath given thee the opportunity and calls, "The day of the Lord is at hand," to all of those who will hear His voice.
25. Put ye on, then, the whole armor of God, the breastplate of righteousness, the sword of the spirit of truth. KNOW in WHOM ye have believed, as well as in what ye believe. LIVE each day in such a manner as to indicate to everyone ye meet that thou hast an answer for the faith that prompts thee to act in this or that manner.
26. Be not discouraged because the way seems hard at times. Know that He heareth thee. For as He hath given, "If ye
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will keep my law - " And what is His law? It is to love the Lord, to eschew evil - which is the whole duty of man, - love thy neighbor as thyself.
27. This brings into the consciousness that peace which each soul seeks, and brings with same healing - not only of body but of mind, and keeps the attunement with the spirit of truth.
28. Know, too, that His spirit - God's spirit, the Father in the Christ, through the Holy Spirit - beareth witness with thy spirit. And though there comes periods when there are the temptations from all manners of sources, HEAR NOT those that deny that He hath come in the flesh. Listen to those that bespeak of the Cross as the way. Harken not in any manner to those who deny the cross or the cup of bitterness in death.
29. These be the channels, these be the ways that the blind leading the blind, both fall into the pit that separateth the soul from that patience, that of Abraham's bosom. "By faith are ye healed, not of thyself - it is the gift of God."
30. Let love be abroad, in thy mind, in thy understanding. For the Lord hath looked on thee and loved thee, and hath shown thee the way. Harken to His voice, "Be not afraid - it is I that would speak to thee and thy heart."
31. Love the Lord. Love His ways. Be patient, be understanding, and He will bring it to pass in thy consciousness of His walking and talking with thee.
32. Ready for questions.
33. Let thy prayer oft be:
34. LORD, I AM THINE. USE HE AS THOU SEEST FIT - THAT I MAY BE THE GREATER CHANNEL OF BLESSINGS TO THOSE THAT THOU WOULD, THROUGH MY EFFORT, BRING TO THY UNDERSTANDING. I SEEK ONLY IN THE NAME OF THE CHRIST.
35. We are through. Copy to Self " " Mrs. [1100] " " Ass'n file ss'n file