This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 5th day of June, 1940, in accordance with request made by the self - Miss [2275], Associate Member of the Ass''n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Mrs. [1602].
P R E S E N T
Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.
R E A D I N G
Born December 4, 1891, in Wuerzburg, Germany. Time of Reading Set bet. 2:00 to 3:00 P.M. Taken 3:40 to 4:20 P.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 present entity and that to which it may attain, and how. You will answer the questions, as I ask them:
2. EC: (In going back over the years from the present - " - '23 - yes - change - '20 - '19 - " etc., on back to birth date.)
3. Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as or called [2275].
4. In giving the interpretations of the records here, and that which is the intent and purpose in the experiences of the entity in the present - these are chosen with the purpose and desire that this be a helpful experience for the entity.
5. There are latent and manifested urges which arise from material sojourns, as well as from astrological aspects and phases of the entity's experience. However, these mean little to the entity in the present experience; and what to do with the opportunities and what lies before the entity in the present, in meeting and in becoming and doing that which is a helpful influence in the experience, becomes paramount.
6. Then, in analysing, this, there may be references made to the latent and manifested urges; but, as is the experience of the entity, no urge surpasses the will of the individual. And what an entity does about or with the opportunities expressed or manifested, or that become a part of the experience, becomes and should be kept innate, and in those directions to fulfillnot merely a destiny but to be a living
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example of that it, the entity, professes to believe in and holds as its ideal - spiritually, mentally, physically.
7. And, as this entity does embrace and has embraced in its religious or spiritual concept, the activity should be in keeping with its deepest tenets - not of self-righteousness nor the laudation of self, but of that which is the all-embracing purpose for which God has manifested His love, His purposes among men.
8. Then, as to the activities in the present - let those things that bring hope, faith and brotherly love be practical applications in the daily associations with its fellow men.
9. And putting the whole trust, the whole purpose in those activities, the entity need never fear, need never have a doubt or quaver as to what will be accomplished, - physically, mentally or spiritually - in this material plane.
10. The activities during the sojourns of the entity through the material plane have enabled the entity to become associated in this experience with, and to make a practical application of, ways or means to be of material as well as of mental help to others who are afflicted, or who are lacking in the best in their experience.
11. Then, apply those tenets of thy faith, thy hope, thy love, thy purpose in Him, to those channels of activity in which ye are engaged day by day.
12. And if the Lord leads thee, how can, how will there be either a doubt or fear in that thou choosest to do?
13. Let thy ways be then above reproach in thine own conscience. Let thy conversation, thy activity, be within keeping of that thou professest to believe in Him. For indeed He is the way, the truth and the light - and in that promise He has made to each soul that seeks His way, He is not far from thee when ye keep His commandments. And as He hath given, "If ye will keep my commandments and love me, I will come and abide with thee."
14. Then, study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman not ashamed, dividing the words of truth and keeping self unspotted from the world. No greater, better or surer advice and counsel may be given to the entity than that the seeking to know His way with thee will enable thee to choose day by day thy courses to pursue.
15. For, He is not afar off, but - as was given in days of old - Lo, He is within thine own conscience, thine own heart.
16. Seek then in thy daily life to make thy purposes, thy hopes, one with Him.
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17. Ready for questions.
18. (Q) How may I make my own profession, as a licensed masseuse, more suitable for me? (A) By applying in thy daily applications of its good offices that which is best within thee; and with the desire and purpose not merely to have a job, not merely to have a means of achieving material gains, but to do a work entrusted to thee by a divine power that enables thee to be to each soul to whom ye apply thy work, thy profession, a channel, a means of making manifest His love among thy fellow men. Applied in such a way and manner it CANNOT, it WILL NOT fail. And ye will find a greater increase. Not by loud boasting, no. But let thy prayer and thy meditation be, as ye make application to others, "LORD, LEAD THOU THE WAY!"
19. (Q) How should I go about to get more medical massages? (A) As has been offered, accept those channels through which ye may be closely associated with those who are in direct connection with the medical associations and medical treatments.
20. (Q) Which of the two offers should I accept? (A) Both of these CAN be had, if there is the desire to WORK self to that extent. Otherwise, choose that as appears to be in keeping with that thou purposest to do within thine own conscience.
21. (Q) Why did the dentist offer me his office? What does he think of me? (A) What thinkest thou of him? The answer is as the reflection of thy thoughts of him!
22. (Q) How am I able to establish a clientele for these offices? (A) In the manners and ways as indicted. Let each client, each person ye serve, be that as He gave - "He that would be the greatest among you will be and is the servant of all." In that attitude, in that manner, that way of expressing self, ye BUILD that which is creative and helpful; and not only does it bring peace and harmony but love with same - which is so lacking in thy experience!
23. (Q) Or is there anything else I can do to make a decent living, and be happy and successful in my occupation? (A) In the manner outlined is the better way and manner, as we find indicated from the experience and the application of self through the sojourns as well as the purposes in the present.
24. (Q) Should I take a partner? (A) In ANY way or manner! Keep too much from partnerships
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of any nature. Be rather the director thyself; though ye may choose helpers if so desired; but in such be to each one as ye would have that one be to thee - in God's ways and not just for material gains.
25. (Q) Is it indicated that the life like reproduction of the Lord's Supper, which was the life ambition of a dead friend of mine, still be made? If so, by whom, when, and who sponsors it? (A) This has been touched upon before, and we do not find as connected in this direction in the present. This will depend upon the purposes of individuals.
26. (Q) Is there any possibility of selling my Canadian Patent on a Royalty or Outright basis? If so, how should I go about it? and in that case, how would I be able to avoid any trouble with my deceased partner's relatives? (A) Only in combination with them, and through their permit - and through that association and activity - can that be carried on that would be without becoming a question or an entanglement. But in that way and manner it may be made a successful venture.
27. (Q) Please advise me as to Mr. [S...]'s ideas and his business practices? Are my other ideas of any values? (A) As to what are Mr. [S...]'s ideas - rather consider if they are in keeping with thy ideals! If not, keep far from same! What is thy purpose? What is thy hope? What are thy desires? The satisfying for the moment, to make sure of material activities and gains without respect to how attained or gotten? The law of the Lord is perfect - yea, it is as a two-edged sword, cutting as it were front and back, or dividing bone and marrow. Let thy yeas be yea in the Lord, thy nays be nay in the Lord. Search thine own heart, thine own purpose. Make them one with Him, if ye would find that harmony which passeth understanding.
28. We are through for the present. Copy to Self " " Ass'n file Ass'n file