This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 11th day of January, 1939, in accordance with request made by the self - Miss [1786], new Associate Member of the Ass''n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Hugh Lynn Cayce and N. Y. meetings of the Ass''n.
P R E S E N T
Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.
R E A D I N G
Born May 9, 1900, in Sag Harbor, Long Island, N.Y. Time of Reading 10:50 to 11:20 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 that are as personalities, latent and exhibited in the present life; also the former appearances in the earth's 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 present entity and that to which it may attain, and how. You will answer the questions she has submitted, as I ask them:
2. EC: (In going back over years from present - " - '37 - '36 - very bad period - '23 - brighter outlook" - etc., on back to birth date.)
3. Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as or called [1786].
4. In giving the interpretation of the records as we find them here, these are with the desire that they may make the heart and mind of this entity aware of those influences which if applied in the experience may bring a mental and material satisfaction.
5. For the natural inclinations from the astrological as well as the material sojourns are for the first half of the entity's experience in this sojourn to always be under a cloud.
6. But with the awakening as to its faults and fancies, as well as its virtues, the entity may apply itself in such a manner that it may take advantage of the greater opportunities presented in a material and mental manner for being a greater channel of blessings to others.
7. These we find evident as the urges that are in keeping with rather the innate influences, but without respect to how such may have been or may be applied; as the entity may find if it will but analyze itself:
8. One of a high mental ability, but too easily does the
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entity find fault with others and discount their abilities.
9. Too oft is the entity inclined to feel that its own concept is correct, so nothing else can be true.
10. The inclinations are innate as to a temperament towards the writing, or of becoming a reporter on special articles of special natures; and may be manifested if the entity will apply itself in those directions.
11. And in its writing, whether of short story or of copy, of advertising or what, give credit always where credit is due; but let it ever be constructive in the experience of those who labor in an humble, self-sacrificing manner for a purpose.
12. For this experience of every soul in the material plane is not mere chance, but the fulfilling of that as was set in motion from the entrance of Spirit into matter; that man may know his true relationship to the Creative Forces.
13. And that exemplified in the life and experience of the Master is the only manner in which such may be known; for only in the manner in which an individual applies self in his relationships to his fellow man is there materially manifested one's concept or one's glorifying of the Maker.
14. For, "Inasmuch as ye do it unto the least, ye do it unto thy Maker."
15. In the astrological aspects for this entity we find both adverse and beneficent influences being a part of the experience. And then with the position of Jupiter, Uranus and the other forces which are a part of the experience with Mercury, the Sun and Saturn, these should become rather beneficent influences - and the relationships and activities then in the field of art or of literature or of every nature should bring greater opportunities, a greater amount of moneys, a greater amount of prestige; also the abilities of an influence wielded by the very thought and purpose of the entity, if there is gained the concept that each soul must given an account unto its Maker for the talents it has.
16. For each has some talent, some activity in which it may excel in its relationships to others above ALL OTHERS - for some individuals! Hence know that each soul is as precious in the mind or eyes or heart of God as the other.
17. Hence we find the marital relationships or love of the opposite sex as something the entity desires to lean upon. And as always has been and ever will be, these prove to be just the opposite; with the tendencies and temperament of a continual finding of fault, and to know that self is right and no one else can be!
18. These are hindrances. Change them to seeing and knowing
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that ye must see in those who are thine enemies, in those ye dislike the most, something ye would worship in thy Creator!
19. For each soul is a portion of that Creative Force, that Spirit of Right and Justice.
20. And YE may be able, YE may be the one to cultivate that in the experiences of those who may have apparently harmed thee most!
21. Have they rather not whetted thee to the realization that there is a work for thy hands?
22. Truth of itself needs no justification.
23. Do not continue then to justify thyself or thy stand or thy principles. GLORIFY them rather in that as ye do to thy fellow man!
24. For what ye are and what ye desire innately for GOOD speaks so loud, no one hears what ye say, as to what ye profess in this or that direction.
25. Thy life is an open book, though ye oft turn some pages down and others ye would blot out.
26. As to the appearances as related to the influences upon the entity's activities in the present:
27. Before this we find the entity was in the land of the present nativity, during those periods when there were the activities in the trades being established with other lands, as well as in the land of nativity.
28. Many of the things experienced in the commercial and in the closer relationships of home became very confusing to the entity, as Edna Connell.
29. For those activities brought disappointing influences, and the entity developed and lost, and gained through the experience.
30. In the latter portion of the activities, the entity became one who was active in the greater accounting for the activities of special endeavors; as to forestry, as to portions of the animal kingdom and their supplies for pelts, their furs or meats and the like.
31. There are in the present the abilities in special subjects, or those that are of special interest to groups of various natures should be the activities of the entity in its applying itself in the literary attempts.
32. Before that we find the entity was in the English land during those periods when there were the preparations made for the journey of the men into other lands for an ideal; in the defense of that known as the Holy Land.
33. These brought for the entity material and mental disturbances; and the differences of opinion that arose between the entity's associates, the entity's companions, brought a great deal of distress.
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34. Hence in the present we find that peoples and their activity constantly become disturbing factors in the entity's experience.
35. Look, my child, rather to thine own skirts. Keep them clean. Live towards others as ye would have them live towards thee, and hold THAT rather than any condemning of those who live their OWN life according to that THEY have partaken of - whether for the weal or woe.
36. Let thy yeas be yea and thy nays be nay, to be sure; but learn TOLERANCE! THAT is thy lesson to gain in this experience, and with it its sister - not step-sister either - PATIENCE! Patience, persistence, tolerance! These must be kept in thy activities, as ye did NOT in those experiences as Myra Kingdsley.
37. Before that we find the entity was in the Pyrenees land, or portions of Spain and Portugal; for in these were the activities of the entity following the destruction and the distributing of the peoples from the Atlantean land.
38. The entity was a native of that land, or being born of those peoples in the land.
39. There we find the greater development of the individual activities of the entity; for we find the country and nature as the teacher as it were of the activities of the entity.
40. Hence we find that the experiences of the entity in the country, in those places close to nature, where the rain, the sea, the sun, the sand, the trees, the birds, the animals of nature of today may be about the entity, may ATTUNE the entity to a greater ability in the bringing to the consciousness of self and others the awareness of NATURE as a teacher to mankind!
41. As to how - while it clashes, yet it is cooperative ever as one phase of same to another.
42. The name then was Lepesdeo.
43. As to the abilities of the entity in the present, then, and that to which it may attain, and how:
44. First, find self. Study self and SELF'S relationship to thy Creator. Know in WHOM as well as in what ye believe. Let thy activities ever be constructive - in the field of literature, short stories, or of ANY nature where there is the telling of nature's activity - whether it be individuals or things or conditions with which individuals have to deal in their becoming cooperative with nature for the production of any phase of man's activity.
45. THESE be the channels through which the entity may gain the greater insight, the greater awareness of its abilities, of its activities; and through same find harmony, peace and understanding.
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46. Ready for questions.
47. (Q) What are the first steps I should take to get into this line of endeavor? (A) As has been indicated, find SELF! Know SELF!
48. (Q) What contacts, which I now have, should I follow up, which will lead into this channel of endeavor? (A) Throw them overboard and commence with thyself and thy God! THEN use that thou hast in hand for CONSTRUCTIVE experiences in the lives of all ye meet!
49. (Q) Are there any studies you would suggest that would prepare me for the work, or any course of training? (A) SELF! SELF! as is shown in God's word to man! These become only as hearsay, until ye know HIM! Then they may be thine OWN experience. And until it is thine own experience, He is none of thine; rather as a hearsay, someone heard of! But the promises are to thee, and to those who love His coming!
50. (Q) In what section of the country could I do my best work, or be apt to attain the desired vocation? (A) In the COUNTRY; wherever it may be! Close to nature, rather than in ANY city!
51. (Q) How may I accomplish one urge I have always had? (A) Is it in keeping with that which would exalt self or thy God? Then He alone may direct thee. Or ye may through thine understanding of Him so turn it into those channels that will bring better understanding to thee.
52. We are through for the present. Copy to Self " " Ass'n file [Questions submitted which did not get asked, see at 1786-1, Par. B2.] B2.]