This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 4th day of September, 1943, in accordance with request made by the self - S/Sgt. [3198], new Associate Member of the Ass''n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by the book, THERE IS A RIVER.
P R E S E N T
Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. (Notes read to and transcribed by Jeanette Fitch.)
R E A D I N G
Born December 9, 1916, in New Haven, Conn. Air Corps. Sec., Time of Reading A.P.O. ..., Set. bet. 11:00 to 12:10 Noon % Postmaster, Taken 3:50 to 4:20 P. M. Eastern War Time. San Fran., Ca.
1. GC: You will give the relations 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:
2. EC: (In going back over years from the present - " - '40 - changes - '34 - preparations - " etc., on back to birth date.)
3. Yes, we are given the records here of that entity now known as or called [3198].
4. In giving the interpretations of the records, as we find there are many urges to be chosen from; and quite a varied interpretation might be made. But these we choose with the desire and purpose that this information may be a helpful experience for the entity; enabling the entity to better fulfillthose purposes for which it entered this material sojourn.
5. As the entity finds, these are evidenced in the personality of the entity, and may be called the composite as the entity finds, these are evidences in the personality of the entity - and may be called the composite picture of the entity's experiences as might be correlated with experiences of the mental self in other phases of consciousness than material manifestations.
6. Thus as we find, these are evidenced: One that becomes very moody at times; easily discouraged at times; finds excuses by condemnation of self. These eliminated from the consciousness, and things or conditions substituted tending
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towards successes, would make quite a variation in the reactions of the entity.
7. Thus the entity should learn and know that the destiny of self, is ever tied up in choices made within the mental self. This may not always be easy, yet as the entity analyzes self it is really with the self that all of these changes - as may be considered of present and of post periods - would in their activities indicate a much better outlook than might be judged by just the manner the entity feels or even expresses itself at the time.
8. This, then, makes for an entity that is lovable. And if you would be lovely in yourself, make friends and use the efforts of the body towards those fulfillments of that which continually rises to be a part of the entity's experience. Thus the entity will soon find that any field of endeavor in which the entity may attempt activity will become much easier. Thus the applications of self to the business activities will find a much clearer, a much more perfect understanding. Know deep within self whatever may be the experience, that there is the opportunity to use same for a more perfect understanding of man's relationship to fellow man, man's relationship to the Maker.
9. These are natural consequences, and yet these are exercised, in the experience of the entity; thus bringing for the entity many abilities lacking with most not patterned after this particular phase of the entity's experience.
10. One that will find refuge ever in the application of self in its relationship to other individuals, though they may be of quite a different social strata, though they may appear to be interested in facts or figures, or history or the mathematics as to an individual proposition. Yet if the entity will analyze its purpose, its hope, then we will find great changes coming about in the outlook the entity has upon this earth's plane.
11. Astrologically, we find Mercury and Jupiter, Mars and Saturn, as parts of the experience of the entity. Thus one with a high mental ability but easily becoming discouraged, even at times feeling that self might be unbalanced in mind. But keep such thoughts away from the entity. For, in Mercury and Jupiter there will come great changes of status in its association and dealings with others. Keeping the faith, applying same in daily relationships, will bring for the entity greater opportunities. For, remember, He has promised, "I will stand at the door and knock, whosoever opens I will enter and abide with Him." What is the reference here? Spiritualizing purposes, spiritualizing
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ideals; knowing and deciding in self what is the direction you would take, opportunities in these varied fields of endeavor will open up before the entity - and thus bring about a harmonious expression of the spiritual forces latent and manifested in the entity's experience.
12. We find that there should be the proper consideration of the health of this body, and the continuing to keep and build the activities and the aura influence about same as not to become stumbling blocks or weights upon thee, because of some minor infraction that once occurred in the experience of the entity.
13. As to the activities related to the appearances in the earth - all are not indicated, yet these we find as a part of the entity's experience.
14. Before this the entity was in the land of the present nativity, during the construction days following the American Revolution, when the activities of the entity brought peace and harmony to many.
15. The entity may do this in the present if self is given to the terminology of giving activities to others in the measures as desired for self.
16. Then in the name Lawrence Avery, the entity acted in the capacity of a helper to datasticians, statisticians, as well as in making known the varied characters of messages sent from one body of the army to another. But later in the developing period the entity found and applied self in a produce mercantile business, as would be called today.
17. Hence those things pertaining to livestock, to hides, to foods partially, are rather as an inhibition to the entity at times.
18. Using same, then, as a guide, or using opportunities as such, study to show thyself approved unto the promises made by Creative Forces to thee. Thus is experiences in the application of the ideology, know that He is in His temple and that the body "thyself" is thy temple, insofar as you - as an individual - are concerned. Not that you shouldn't contribute to others, but it will be taken care of in the individual case.
19. Before that the entity was in the English land when there were those that expressed themselves in the desire to become a material defense for a cause, a purpose, and an ideal.
20. These activities started well. In the end they brought disturbances to the body, owing to conditions that surrounded the activity in the capacities of bringing about warnings - as under the head of ordinance.
21. Thus may the entity in some period of its life engage in
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those activities in which the customers will be in a place of refuge of rest. Hence in these capacities the entity may find self bringing about greater promise in many ways for the body-mind of the entity.
22. The name then was Alexander Attellu, of a family considered one of the first in that particular land through those periods.
23. Before that the entity was in the Promised Land when there were persecutions of those so close in the church, because of the animosity stirred up among the natives of the land.
24. The entity was among those who partially accepted the teachings of the Master and lived them until hardships were presented. And with the thought of losing self's life the entity journeyed far afield.
25. Yet the abilities to direct, as in an executive position, though in a mercantile activity or of such nature, are those in which the entity may find an outlet and bring to self - and others that may be dependent upon same the greater material blessings.
26. So in thy application in the present, keep those spiritual forces that prompt thee in thy daily contact with thy fellow man.
27. For, He has given "Who is my mother, my brother, my sister? They that do the will of the Father." May the entity then ever have as its prayer:
28. HERE AM I, LORD! USE ME IN THAT CAPACITY IN WHICH THE WORLD MAY KNOW OF THEE IN A GREATER, AND IN A BETTER LIGHT OR APPLICATION.
29. The entity in that experience showed fear, until this became as a part of its own banishment. However, the entity gained throughout, and if much of that which has been given is applied in the light of "I AM MY BROTHER'S KEEPER" these should be a part of the entity's experience, as it bespeaks of itself and its life so that others may take warning and follow closely therein.
30. In the first portions of the experience the name was Escher. In the latter portion while in banishment the entity was known as Elbedhar.
31. Before that the entity was in the Egyptian land during those periods when there were the preparations for many to go into foreign lands as emissaries.
32. Thus we still find portions of languages easily applied, when there is the constant use or the practical application of same. In the experiences the entity gained, for that activity of the entity that brought about the greater helpful forces to others added to the abilities as may be
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manifested in the present.
33. Changes must come in the spiritual, the physical, the economic conditions of the earth, but study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman not ashamed, rightly dividing the words of truth and keeping self unspotted from condemnation. This is the greater fault in the entity - condemning self along with others.
34. Remember the prayer "Forgive, even as I forgive." For, these should and must be the parts of the entity's life, and these applied - when the active influence throughout the life may appear to be of a questionable nature - know that His truth, His hope abideth forever.
35. Ready for questions.
36. (Q) Is there any other advice that may be of help at this time, concerning his surroundings, conditions and circumstances? (A) As indicated, don't pass too quick judgements on others, nor on self especially. For, any faults lie within thyself. For, know - as has ever been and will ever be - like begets like. Put away those periods of moodiness. Put away those periods of questionings even of self's sanity or self's judgement. Know that it is within thee as to whether ye use the opportunity granted thee as His child. Thus, through the spiritual forces, we are heirs - yea, joint heirs - with those activities that bring about Creative Forces in the hearts and minds of those that seek His face.
37. We are through for the present. Copy to Self " " Ass'n file e