This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 8th day of May, 1944, in accordance with request made by the self - Miss [5079], new Associate Member of the Ass''n for Research and Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by the article in Coronet.
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. ..., Alabama.
1. GC: You will give a Mental and Spiritual Reading at this time, with information, advise and guidance as to her mental, material and spiritual welfare, answering the questions, as I ask them.
2. EC: Yes, we have the body, the inquiring mind and those intents and purposes, the abilities, virtues, as well as vices which are a part of the whole experience of the entity.
3. That there have been and are those ideals and ideas and purposes of the entity is indicated in the activities, in the general abilities and application of same in the present experience.
4. In giving, then, an interpretation of these in a way and manner that we may find that which may be the most helpful influence in the experience of the entity, these we may outline and thus may the entity in analyzing itself find an answer. For as suggestions may be made, these are to answer within the entity itself. For that which is knowledge or understanding, of a mental, a spiritual or material source, depends only on the entity making a practical application of such in an experience for it to become a part of the individual entity, as to be of use to the entity.
5. These, then, being analyzed by self, find whether that which answers to self can be applied by or in and through self.
6. The entity finds in itself these characteristics: the ability to do whatever it chooses to do. It can bring about, through its influence upon individuals, those things, those conditions as for the entity to have its own way, or if not its own way so near it there isn't much difference. The entity may abuse this at times to such an extent as to become to others disagreeable, and thus lose its hold upon others by its overlording over others.
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7. Thus we find the entity a very good speaker, a very good organizer of groups or of any activity in which it may choose to direct its efforts. For, as we would give, these should be the manners in which the entity, then, should apply itself.
8. First analyze its own personality and its own individuality. See the difference. Don't just think on it. Write it upon a piece of paper, what you really think about another personality and what you say to that person. How near are they alike? In that you may see your personality, or that you would have others to see, and that which you really are within yourself. These may be measured, then, by what is the ideal manner should these arise from spiritual. Or are the activities of self first judged from the material needs or necessities? and then make those mental and spiritual aspirations conform to same, or shall it be the reverse?
9. For all things (whether of mind or of matter) arise from the spiritual concept, and it depends upon the sincerity and with what spirit an entity uses these as to the abilities of the entity to control others! Should it be changed as the ideal way, should the change be for thine own good or for the good of all concerned? For if self is put first and foremost it is self-worship. For there is nothing that may separate thee or any soul from the mercies and the grace of God save self, and that by insincerity.
10. In the abilities, keep in the way in which ye judge not, if ye would not be judged. Remember, with what measure ye mete to others must eventually be meted to thee. If ye would have friends, if ye would have love, if ye would have patience, manifest same. Each of these are the attributes of the spirit of truth and as ye apply same in thy experience, the greater becomes thy measure of faith.
11. For if ye have not faith in others, how can ye have faith in God? If ye have not faith in God, how can ye find it in thyself?
12. Keep sweet, keep true, keep earnest!
13. Ready for questions.
14. (Q) Am I following the right line in my behavior? (A) As has just been indicated, we have outlined thy faults, we have outlined thy virtues. Apply them. For unless they answer to thyself, who is to say any individual is right in its choice of activities, or in its choice of associates? But use the measuring rod of the Master. "He who would be the greatest among you is he who will serve them all."
15. We are through with this reading.
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