This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 31st day of January, 1942, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [2051], 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. Mr. [2051] and Mrs. [1523].
R E A D I N G
Born January 17, 1873, in Princess Anne County, Virginia. Time of Reading 3:30 to 4:20 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., Virginia.
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 present entity, that to which it may attain, and how. You will answer the questions, as I ask them:
2. EC: (In going back over years from the present - " - '39 - changes in attitudes - '22 - anxieties and changes - '19 - '12 - yes - 1900 - expectancies and changes - " etc., on back to birth date.)
2. Working for someone else as a contractor. 3. Or employment with the Government in the defense work, Naval Base. Please advise. (A) For the present, employment in the Naval Base. When this has changed, as it will - contracting for the OWN activity. For, ye have a judgment of men, of conditions, of needs, that is well.
3. Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as or called [2051].
4. In giving the interpretation of the records as we find them here, many various phases of the experiences of the entity through this sojourn, as well as the environs of others, may be chosen as the perspective of the purposes or uses to which the entity has put those things gained in the activities in the earth.
5. Many are the changes, and these have reasons or urges that have brought about much of this.
6. Then, these we choose to give; that this information may be a helpful experience for the entity, enabling the entity to better fulfillthat purpose for which it entered this
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sojourn.
7. When a composite is drawn from the urges latent and manifested of those sojourns in the earth, as combined with latent and manifested urges from the experiences in the environs about the earth - these we find as latent and characteristic urges in the present experience:
8. One that has high ideals.
9. One that finds environs changed, and many changes of environmental influences, in the experience.
10. One that is oft considered rather hardheaded or determined, and at times Puritanic in its judgment of others.
11. One that often is rather critical in judgments, in which there needs be that tempering of such judgments in that of "Judge not if ye would be not judged; for with what measure ye mete it shall be measured to you again."
12. One that has those principles of the reform oft as basis of activities, in relationship to church and state; yet these are entirely separate, though they haven't always been so in the experience of the entity.
13. As to the urges we would select, then, from those recorded here - we find that these express themselves in varied manners.
14. Astrologically, or from the sojourns of the entity in the environs of the astrological aspects, we find these phases of influence in the experience of the entity:
15. From Jupiter we find the humanitarian interest.
16. Mercury and Mars bring the MENTAL abilities and the quick judgments, as well as a sense of humor that has oft been and will oft be the saving grace, in which many escapades of a nature have been a part of the experience and escaping at times only through the sense of the ability to see the ridiculous as well as the sublime. Hence that pronouncement, that there should be a tempering of the too-quick judgment of others.
17. In Neptune we find the construction, the building, as well as water, as well as law and order, all as parts of the experience in which the entity has had and may have force or power with others, or influence upon others. As has been the experience, and it is well to learn the lesson, it is not by might nor by power that one gains that worth retaining, but through love - and in the sowing of the seeds of the spirit there is brought those experiences that are growths in thine own self and are worth remembering.
18. For, know - good alone lives on.
19. That of a nature which causes resentments, distrust, animosity, is already cut from that which is creative. It
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is true that it may have its place in the experience of others, but it is much like the nail driven in the post. The nail, the hindrance, may be removed, but the scar remaineth. It is weakened by the might or force.
20. Thus is there experienced by the entity that the creative force, or God, is not in the tempest nor in the storm, nor in the loud noise, nor even in the rumbles or rumors. But that which is helpful, the more oft, is in the still small voice within.
21. Astrologically, then, while we find these aspects influencing they are negligible in the experience at the present.
22. For, the entity is prone to be a leader or director, at times a politician, and at times one to act in the capacity as peacemaker, yet there is the constant change. And ALL are necessary. For, through experience is wisdom gained. Knowledge is power if there is the wisdom to apply it in the direction that brings the fruit of the spirit or the seed thereof. For, what the individual sows, that must it also reap.
23. Then, let that mind ever be in thee as ye have manifested oft in thy experiences in the earth.
24. As to the appearances, then - these are chosen, not as all of them, but to indicate how those temperaments and characteristics have become as a part of the entity. For, what the entity is today is the RESULT of what it has been in days and experiences and ages and eons past. For, life is continuous; and whether it is manifested in materiality or in the realm of an individuality alone, it is one and the same. And it is brought into being that it might be one with its Maker.
25. Before this, then, the entity was in the land of the present nativity, but about those activities in Dearborn when there were the greater manifestations of purposes of the entity - in association with that place which became, to some, rather notorious. Not as proprietor, yet associated with many of those who were active there.
26. Through the experience the entity's activities were to aid others as a means for its OWN livelihood, as well as to act in the capacity of the advisor for those principles that were a part of that era or experience. As those activities were upset by the influences from others without, it became necessary for the removing from the land. Then the entity came into the lands of the present nativity.
27. Thus we find those tendencies of quick judgments, those tendencies for stressing law and order, as well as those tenets of beliefs in the present experience.
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28. The name then was Franklin Gorman.
29. It may be said that the entity gained through the greater portion, and yet tempering of judgments is that which may bring greater harmony in the present experience. Forget not, in thine own vocabulary as it might be called, you will catch many more flies with sugar than with vinegar!
30. Before that the entity was in the Roman and the Promised Land.
31. There the entity was among the soldiery of the Roman land, but in authority in the Promised Land; thus becoming acquainted with the customs, for the entity was among the overseers of the collectors of revenue and of the taxes, as well as those who made inspection of garrisons in the land.
32. The entity in that experience was rather severe. And this comes as an innate urge finding expression at times in the present, making for what might be called a militant atmosphere in the activities of the entity. And yet these gradually became tempered with judgments, as there came more and more the understanding and the interpreting of the purpose of those influences that changed all the laws of that land, as well as those of other lands, through that period of activity.
33. The name then was Eulder, and in the garrison in old Antioch - in associations then with the centurion there, as well as those in Jerusalem, and those in other portions of that land during that period.
34. These brought those abilities as a judgment of lands, soils, trees, crops. Yet the entity keeps close to and far from same in the present experience.
35. Before that the entity was in the Persian land, though the entity was among those of Indo-China - as would be known in the present - in the name then Toia.
36. As the entity was brought into association with the organized group activity in the 'city in the hills and the plains,' it became more and more active in making application of those tenets and truths among its own peoples; thus dwelling in that land in which there was an abundance of material, as well as customs of peoples.
37. Hence in the present the entity is ever desirous of making money, but spends it as fast as it is made; for that which is to accrue to the benefit of many. This is judgment, if it is not carried too far.
38. This the entity finds also - there are those that the entity has trusted in activities that have brought disappointments, that have meant much to the entity in determining courses to pursue.
39. Before that the entity was in the Egyptian land, during
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those periods of reconstruction; when there were the activities in which groups were given an active force according to the abilities in the varied lines - through the activities in the Temple of Sacrifice and the Temple Beautiful.
40. There the entity was set as an individual to direct those in the construction of what the companion to the Priest set as the beginning of individual homes in that period.
41. Thus we find an innate and a manifested expression - the home, which to the entity is the most sacred of all of man's accomplishments in the earth.
42. The name then was Shu-Eiber.
43. As to the abilities of the entity in the present, that to which it may attain, and how:
44. As has been indicated, many fields of activity are and have ever been open for the entity, to find not only outlets of the abilities but the means of expression that have brought, may bring, harmony in the experience of self.
45. Then, study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman not ashamed, rightly dividing the words of truth, judging in that manner of tolerance as ye would have thy Savior tolerant with thee.
46. In ANY of those channels that have been the outlet for the greater expressions, ye will find opportunities.
47. Opportunities are expressions of appreciation from thy Maker. Embrace them - not for self but for the glory of thy Maker.
48. Ready for questions.
49. (Q) Considering home and church environment we have attempted to create for our children, why do so few take an active interest in the church? (A) Have ye practiced as ye preached? Are ye to judge or thy Maker? Remember, God is the only appreciator of men's attempt or try. Man - poor, miserable man - acts as judge.
50. (Q) What can I do to bring about a cooperative effort in the ... Baptist church? (A) Just live that, practice that, which is according to the promptings of thy own conscience; not condemning any, but tolerant to all.
51. (Q) In order to meet the material needs, for which of the following am I best suited: 1. Contracting on my own.
52. (Q) Should we sell our present home site and build a smaller place nearby? (A) This will soon be a good period for such a sale.
53. (Q) Considering possibility of government taking over our property, please advise what part of the country we
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should go? (A) We do not find it as a policy of the Government to take over property in this particular area.
54. (Q) Why do I have difficulty in sleeping after four o'clock in the morning, and how may this be controlled? (A) This is as a habit, and a part of a physical reaction. This should not be attempted to be controlled, but rather USED advantageously. If ye are aroused, use the period of the first thirty minutes - at least - in direct meditation upon what thy Lord would have thee do that day. You'll soon learn to sleep more than the next hour!
55. (Q) What have been the past associations with the following and what are the urges and how may I use them for our mutual development? First, my daughter, [1548]? (A) These have been in the experience before this; and, as may be seen from the paralleling in others, these have often been conflicting. And these should be drawn together closer by the finding of that wherein ye agree, NOT where ye disagree! Stress that as may be made cooperative. FORGET the differences.
56. (Q) My son, [4930]? (A) In the experience before this he gave you a good licking once, as ye have given him several this time! These are still innate things that must be worked out. Ye have come together for good. Don't lose patience with yourself nor with thy son.
57. (Q) My wife, [1541]? (A) The greater association was in the experience before this, and then also in Palestine and in Egypt.
58. (Q) My daughter, [1523]? (A) In the experience before this, in Egypt, and in Persia.
59. (Q) Please suggest an affirmation to be helpful. (A) LORD, HERE AM I. USE THOU ME IN THAT WAY AND MANNER THAT I MAY BE A BETTER CHANNEL OF SERVICE TO THEE, AND FOR BRINGING GRACE AND MERCY TO THOSE I MEET DAY BY DAY.
60. We are through for the present. Two copies to Self (one for [1523]) Copy to Ass'n file Ass'n file