This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 13th day of November, 1943, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [3357], new Associate Member of the Ass''n for Research and 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 May 11, 1893, 7:30 P. M., Licking County, Newark, Ohio. Time of Reading Set bet. 3:30 to 4:30 P. M. Taken 11:20 to 11:50 A. M. Eastern War Time. ..., New York.
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. You will answer the questions, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the records of that entity now known as [3357].
3. In giving the interpretations of the records as we find them, these we choose with the desire to be a helpful force for this entity. Little or nothing we find to condemn. Much we find to emulate in the experience, and to insist that the entity follow closely in those patterns and ways that have been set before the entity.
4. We find that the astrological aspects mean little to the entity, yet they each have their place, which - as indicated - is relative. No urge exceeds the will of the individual entity, that gift from and of the Creative Forces that separates man, even the Son of man, from the rest of creation. Thus it is made to be ever as one with the Father, knowing itself to be itself and yet one with the Father, never losing its identity. For, to lose its identity is death indeed - death indeed - separation from the Creative Force. The soul may never be lost, for it returns to the One Force, but knows not itself to be itself any more.
5. The experiences of the entity in the earth are a part of the astrological aspects. Jupiter stands as the greater. Hence all things that have to do with making things better,
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not merely for a revolution but pertaining to the attempts to bring helpful forces to bring reconstruction, to help make another start for those who have lost hold on themselves, pertaining to the use of the good out of old things that may be useful in the experience of another at another time. These are the innate manifestations from and through the journey or consciousness of the entity, now called [3357] in the interims. For, the entity has oft appeared in the Jupiterian consciousness. Hence in body, in mind, in voice, the entity is BIG, strong, powerful; lending courage and aid to those that are weak, whether in body or in mental or material things. Others naturally turn to the entity for succor and aid. So the entity might excel in any type of work where there is a reclaiming, where there are to be helpful forces in any educational work; such as the Red Cross in its deeper meaning (not its superfluous) and such means much. The entity may use and handle such organizations as few may. Naturally, from the Jupiterian as well as the Mercurian aspects, the entity is a natural organizer, a natural leader. These are parts of the entity's experience. A good song leader, a good music teacher. Anything that attunes to the infinite, through becoming better and better, better and better, is the channel or thing through which this entity may contribute. So be not weary in well doing. While others may not apparently appreciate the efforts, man looketh on the outward appearance, God looketh on the heart. And as He has given, no one even offering a cup of water in His name shall lose his reward. May lose it with man, yes - but the Maker never forgets.
6. Oh that every individual as the self could ever be able to look self in the mirror and behold what manner of man stands behind thee; in the shadows of thy past!
7. As to the appearances in the earth, these for this entity have not been many or numerous. Thus the entity finds in itself a staidness. There are periods of trouble, to be sure, for offenses indeed must come. For, whom the Lord loveth He purgeth, but He trusteth everyone, He loveth everyone, He withholdeth no good thing from those who love and trust Him. So, keep that faith which has prompted thee.
8. Before this the entity was in the land of the present nativity when there were those turmoils from the misinterpreting of activities of the early settlers, when there were those flooding to the western land for gold.
9. The entity was weak in body and yet was left alone by some whom the entity had the right to trust. In the experience the entity learned patience. For the entity
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found in strangers the help needed to bring a body, a mind, a purpose BIG in that experience. The name then was Callie Schuder.
10. Before that, in the land when the Master walked in the earth, the entity was among the sisters of Peter's wife, yea, one who received from the Master the care of her sister when Peter's wife's mother was healed.
11. The entity gained that ability, which is exhibited in the present, of minding not high things but condescending to things of low estate, knowing that such may also find glory in praise of the divine within.
12. Thus the entity is one who may contribute to any character of welfare work, to any organized effort and helpfulness in body, in mind, in spirit.
13. The entity would make a good overseer for a hospital. The entity would make a wonderful supervisor for a girl's school, yes but in the broader sense. All types and characters may the entity aid, as through those days when it ministered not only to the weaknesses, but to the strengths even of those that one day gathered at the feet of the Master.
14. And in the early periods when there were those activities in Capernaum as well as in Bethsaida, the entity - as Salamar - made the greater contribution to the helpfulness of those organized groups through that period.
15. Before that the entity was in the Egyptian land, being among those that worked hand in hand with the Priest when there were those classifyings from the Temple of Sacrifice to the Temple Beautiful.
16. The entity sat in what might be called judgment upon the color, the music of the individuals as they became active or passive in carrying on the works of that period.
17. The name then was Ten-Lan-Den.
18. As to the abilities of the entity in the present: Who would tell the rose to be beautiful? Who would tell the violet to give off its fragrance? These are part of thy consciousness, attained in the very thought and the arms of God Himself. So, as the entity has applied and may apply itself in the present, do not grow weary in well doing.
19. Ready for questions.
20. (Q) What is God's plan for me in assisting the furtherance of His kingdom here on this planet, so that I may accomplish the greatest good with whatever talents I may possess? (A) Brighten the corner where thou art from day to day. Let not a day go by without speaking to someone with the smile of the face and eye reminding them that somebody cares, and it is Jesus!
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21. (Q) If I am to continue employment in the commercial field, please advise definite field for which I am best fitted and would be most successful? (A) As indicated, in special service in reclaiming, rebuilding, re-helping in every field.
22. (Q) Advise best method of approach, whom to contact, how, when and where. (A) Through regular channels may this come. For, the entity should be the head of any group, state or any sectional organized work.
23. (Q) My present income is definitely inadequate. Please advise. (A) Write, then, when thou hast the periods. And these will contribute not only to the finances but to others in applying themselves. For in helping others, ye will help yourself.
24. We are through with this reading. Copy to Self " " Ass'n file