This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 21st day of July, 1944, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [3344], Active Member of the Ass''n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.
P R E S E N T
Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Jeanette Fitch, Stenos.
R E A D I N G
Time of Reading Set bet. 3:30 to 4:30 P. M. Eastern War Time. ..., Penna.
1. GC: You will have before you the entity [3344], of the ..., Penna., born October 10, 1897 in ..., Penna., who seeks information, advice and guidance as to the proposed publication of a magazine to be called "Spirit ...". He wishes to know if it is advisable to start such a publication. If so, is "Spirit ..." the best name for it? You will answer the questions he submits, as I ask them:
2. EC: In considering such undertakings by the entity, there are considerations to be given such undertakings. This will require a great deal of thought, of work, of sweat, yes, of worry. Yet such a magazine, if the policies are correct, would be well.
3. As for individuals considered and as for the entity itself, its policies concerning same are well. We do not find that "Spirit ..." would be the better name, rather that as "Mind ...". To be sure, spirituality is to be the basic principle which is to be considered, but rather let the analyzing of experiences which may be of influences within or without individuals be interpreted by the mental processes which are spiritually aware of all phases of spirit or spiritual phenomena. If these principles are adhered to, then we would have a magazine much more in keeping with that which is needed at this particular period. For analyzing such phenomena there may prove a helpful thing for those undertaking such a proposition. This may become far-reaching or it may become only a local condition, though as we find, after at least some ten months it might be - if such policies would be adopted - a paying, yes, a more than paying proposition, if considered from the financial angle alone. But this should not be the consideration only.
4. The first thing is to decide within self what are to be the policies of the publication, what type of material is to be considered. "Mind ..." will give a much broader field and less questioning from certain groups or those who might question the advisability even of such an undertaking. But
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this policy determined, do not have advertisements more than announcing of meetings or of organizations. Through home a greater distribution of the magazine may be obtained.
5. Ready for questions.
6. (Q) What part should [...], have in this project? (A) An assistant in formulating of policies. As to whether there should be a contributing of self or the material means, this, too, might be part of the policy as the entity itself might form.
7. (Q) Should [...] of New York City be considered for Editor of the ...? (A) [...] is well, but rather set it there will have to be an adhering close to the policies which are determined before ye begin publication. We would publish it in ... for "Mind ..." from ... is psychologically, itself, good.
8. (Q) What help in this proposition can be had from [3175]? (A) Supervising of Composition.
9. (Q) Any suggestion as to getting proper distribution? (A) As we find, as has been offered, these channels will be those means for distribution. Lists from various groups who know or have such interest which has been shown in such subjects. Do not make it a spiritualistic publication only. Do not hinder such phenomena from being indicated in same.
10. (Q) Any outstanding authors to contact who may have special contributions for us? (A) There may be many of those but these should be contacted as the policies are set in motion.
11. We are through with this reading. Two copies to Self (one for Mrs. [3175]) Copy to Ass'n file " for indexing