This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 20th day of December, 1943, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [3545], 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. Harmon Bro.
R E A D I N G
Born August 26, 1920, in Brockton, Mass. Time of Reading 11:30 to 11:55 A. M. Eastern War Time. Boston, Mass.
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 - the entity should apply itself to those fields of healing that apply hydrotherapy and electrotherapy. For even the aura of the entity is green, indicating those abilities towards healing. They run in streaks or lines not altogether parallel, but the abilities of the entity are indicated to meet same.
3. In analyzing the records here of that entity now known as or called [3545], we find that while there are turmoils and strifes within self, these may be best met if the entity seeks to find its relationships first to the Creative Forces as indicated by Paul in his message to the Romans. Don't think more highly of yourself than you ought to, but if you don't think well of yourself who will? But know that the power within is not of yourself but the grace of God. Your ability or your consciousness in the present is lent thee as an opportunity - because He hath first loved thee, as ye should love Him.
4. Then, we choose from these records this information with the hope that the entity may use same to the glory of God, to the honor of self.
5. From the sojourns in those consciousnesses and realms or dimensions other than in the earth, we find urges arising from Saturn, Mercury, Venus and Jupiter. Then, these all
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become afflicted by changes wrought in thy experiences and associations in material things.
6. Saturn is that realm to which all insufficient matter is cast for remoulding. This rules the entity mostly. But know that no urge of any soul exceeds the will of self, that which makes you as an individual different from all other individuals. For no one can touch the soul nor add to nor take from it, other than by thy will allowing such to be done.
7. Then in Mercury we find the high mental abilities. Do not confuse knowledge with understanding.
8. In Venus we find love. Do not confuse affection with love. Do not confuse passion with love. Love is of God, it is creative, it is all giving. What should be the result if God manifested force in thee and not the expression of patience, not the expression alone of beauty that is gratification but a fulfilling of a longing, a hope that is latent and deep within each soul?
9. We find in Jupiter and Saturn the urges such that the entity should be warned not to let thine honor bent duty to this or that deter thee from those things that are as responses in thine own soul.
10. Thus is the character of this particular entity. Thus are the problems ye face in thy mental and material self. All the more reason, then, for the entity first analyzing self. Know self. Know what ye believe spiritually, mentally. Know who is the authority spiritually for the thought, the idea, and who is the author of thy ideal.
11. Then ye may be sure that as the purpose and desire is set in motion the material expression will be in keeping with that which will ever be creative in thy experience, and in those fields of service where ye may contribute to the welfare of the physical and mental wellbeing. For when man has learned that the physician must be the physician to the soul as well as to the body, he will have begun to find the meaning that the Great Physician gave to His ministry in the earth. As He indicated, which is it easier to say, "Son, thy sins be forgiven thee", or "Rise, take up thy bed and walk?" Learn the meaning of such.
12. As to the appearances in the earth, not all are indicated here but these in order that ye may know, that ye may find thyself expressing these:
13. Before this the entity was in what is now called Salem, when there were the questionings of those who had familiar spirits.
14. The entity was among the leaders of the land questioned, yes, and yet ever in sympathy with and had to act in the
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manner as to appear indifferent.
15. The name then was Ben Hannan. The entity gained materially. The entity kept in those balances of spiritual and mental which prevented growth.
16. In the present application we find the interest in the unusual, yes, half a hope in same - but learn to know the unusual in self and as to how the spirit of truth may work through thee only as ye apply TRUTH in thyself. For with what measure ye mete to others, it is measured to thee again. For as He has given, "Father, forgive, even as I forgive others."
17. These are the manners in which the entity is to approach all of those activities, as it ministers to the needs of others. For, as these lessons are learned, there may come feeling where physically there is apparently no help. For the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. But spirit and mind may build the flesh to beauty, to health, even when racked with pain. And what be the elements? Fire and water! Thus hydrotherapy and electrotherapy should be those channels through which the entity should approach his help to his fellow men.
18. Before that the entity was in the Holy Land, when there were those activities in portions of the land where Paul, Silas, Barnabas, John and the Disciples had opened the way through the lands roundabout, in Caesarea, in Thyatira.
19. And as Paul practised the healing as well as ministering, the entity - because of its belief - attempted to apply those same tenets; and was that entity rebuked by the Holy Spirit when it gave, "Paul we know, Jesus we know, but who art thou?"
20. The name then was Justin.
21. So may the entity in the present take that rebuke as a personal one. Know in Whom ye believe, and why. Know thyself to be thyself, and thy relationships to thy Creator, and ye will walk closer in accord with Him.
22. Before that the entity was in the Egyptian land, among the Natives carried away with the rebellion of the younger of the sons of the King to Ibex. The entity found that as a place for gratifying its own egotism. Yet with the failures in the selfishness declared by most of those who followed same, there came the interests in the healing experienced by the activities of the Priest in the Temple of Sacrifice. There the entity gained by its submission in the change of application of self in those directions. Hence the interest in many things, as political science and economy and the activities of such. All of these have their part.
23. The name then was Tuet-Oren.
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24. As to the abilities of the entity in the present, that to which it may attain, and how:
25. These are limited only by thy being true to thyself, and thou wilt not be false to any. Learn thy relationships with thy Creator. Apply those commands, "Thou shalt love no one above the Father, but thy neighbor as thyself."
26. Ready for questions.
27. (Q) How can I improve my relations with other people? (A) Apply that as indicated, as to how if ye would have friends ye must be friendly; if ye would have love, ye must show thyself lovely.
28. (Q) What is the reason for my sexual deviation and how should I face this problem? (A) By the application of the same things that we are giving that ye shall apply to others - hydrotherapy and electrotherapy.
29. (Q) With what group and in what sort of company will I find myself most in harmony and be able to solve my problems best? (A) As just indicated, in the healing arts, especially in hydrotherapy and electrotherapy and massage.
30. (Q) Who are the individuals with whom I have formed the closest relationships in past incarnations and am therefore destined to meet again in this life? (A) Those who are active in thy associations in the present.
31. (Q) How can I overcome the shyness and reserve which often keeps me at a distance from my fellows? (A) As indicated, when you forget self and don't put self in front of every problem, you overcome your shyness. Be true to self and you won't be false to any.
32. (Q) What is the main problem of my life? (A) Self! As indicated.
33. (Q) On which of the Masters of Wisdom should I meditate for spiritual guidance? (A) There's only one Master.
34. We are through for the present. Copy to Self " " Ass'n file