This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 29th day of May, 1944, in accordance with request made by the self, [5260] 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, Jeanette Fitch, Stenos.
R E A D I N G
Born July 1, 1893, in Ashley, North Dakota. Time of Reading Set bet. 10:30 to 11:30 A. M. Eastern War Time. ..., Mi.
1. GC: You will give the relations of this entity and the universe, an 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 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: A new surrounding, July 1, 1893, [5260]. Yes, we have the records here of that entity now called [5260], [Nee [5260]].
3. In giving the interpretations of the records, these are taken from those impressions which are made upon the skein of time and space by the physical and mental activities of this entity.
4. To know to do good and not to do it, is sin. Thus, we find there are periods of sojourns in the earth when individuals would do good, but evil is present with many. As indicated then, we would magnify virtues, we would minimize the faults. For the very fact that the entity has the consciousness, the awareness of self and of its relationships with the Creative Force, and the manifestations of same towards the Maker is evidence that as ye do unto the least of thy brethren, ye do it unto thy Maker.
5. That there are more virtues than evil is indicated in the present entity. For there has been growth towards righteous understanding, even with the trials through which the entity has passed from period to period.
6. As we find, these are as consciousnesses, when the parallel is drawn, or the composite of the experiences of this entity in the earth and of interims in between:
7. This is an individual entity who is admired and liked by
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young and old. There is that consciousness such that the entity goes out of its way to be kind and helpful, especially to the young. Not that the entity hasn't a temper, yet the entity does control same very well.
8. For, as has been indicated, he or she who hasn't a temper is in a much worse plight.
9. So, in the application, there are abilities in those directions as of a social helper, a social service activity, Red Cross, as it is implied in its broader sense, and the ability to write, which should not be neglected by the entity.
10. As an individual who would meet or consult, as one who would hire or prepare people, individuals, for their work in large organizations, or as the head of employment bureau, or head of one who would select help. As an individual, the entity is a good judge, then, of human nature, much more than may be implied from the lists of questions the entity oft may ask individuals. For there are the intuitions, and the entity unbeknown to others invites confidences, but remember in thy judgment of others, "As ye do it unto others, ye do it to thy Maker." And with what measurement ye mete, with what judgment ye pass, so may it be done unto thee. For the law is not mocked, and whatsoever an individual entity sows, so must it reap.
11. As to the appearances in the earth, these, as we find, are quite varied. While not all would be given here, these indicate the pattern of the entity and in those outlines which might give an insight into the greater possibilities, and thus knowledge alone is not sufficient. The ability to make a practical application of same is necessary, as there would be the constant growth.
12. As has been indicated the virtues outweigh the vices, but the judgments: beware. Yet, it is in such that ye may make the greater success in the material life.
13. Before this, we find the entity was in the land of the present nativity. The entity was a sojourner or one who entered or came into the land in the early portion of its teen-age life, from what is now Ohio and those lands. Thus the entity in the experience became the homebuilder.
14. As the home represents that to which each soul entity hopes to attain, so may it be the emblem of that which the entity may do as an assistant in character building for the young, as well as in advice to those of more mature age. In the name then, Lucille Arnold.
15. While there were material hardships, yet the entity's application as a teacher, as an interpreter for other races, other groups, brought tolerance as well as patience into the
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experiences of the entity, and fits or makes it befitting for the entity in its service in social service, as well as a head of individual employment for organizations.
16. Before that we find the entity was in the French land, when there were those foregatherings of groups for the Crusade periods. Here we find the entity in the opposite sex, and quite active in the ideals of those who set about to offer themselves for helpful influences to a cause and purpose. Outwardly very good, inwardly not the same application to the associations or companions of the entity in that period. In the name then, Aaron Ludwig. In the experience, the entity gained and lost, and yet the activities which make for the ability to be for the hale soul, or hale fellow well met in those activities, arise from those experiences.
17. Before that we find the entity was in the Persian land during those peoples' activities in relation to the teachings from the "city in the hills and the plains."
18. The entity then was an instructor of the state school when the soldiery destroyed same; becoming then as the principal or mother-superior of the church in the "hills and the plains", not the teacher, but the head of same. In the name then Martaldith.
19. In the experience the entity gained for it applied the tenets and teachings of the law of one. For the law is perfect, it converteth the soul.
20. Before that we find the entity was in the Atlantean land when there was the breaking up of the land, the entity knowing the inevitable through the activities of the sons of Belial.
21. In the experience the entity gave little notice to what would happen, and to the last hours made the activity as if it were to be continued on the morrow. And life is like that. Because one passes on, the activity does not cease. "As the tree falls, so does it lie", saith the Maker and Giver of life. So does the light, so does the nature of an individual. For the beginnings in the next experiences are ever tempered by how sincere the purpose was of the entity in the experience before.
22. As to the abilities, then:
23. Apply self in those directions indicated. For these are many, and these may bring not only material but mental and spiritual comprehension, as the entity may enjoin those to whom it may write with the spirit of prudence, of purposefulness, of faith, of hope and love.
24. Ready for questions.
25. (Q) Do I have abilities I am neglecting, if so, how may
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I develop these abilities? (A) As has been indicated, do write! For as has been outlined, whenever the entity determines within self, keep at it. Don't be discouraged, you will succeed.
26. (Q) Along what lines should I write? (A) As has been indicated, social service and its place, or that as the basis of the teaching you would give. Do not write a book merely to get a story told. Let it carry with it a lesson that each soul applying may make the world, yes, the corner where the individual entity is, a brighter place in God's footstool.
27. (Q) Is it weakness of character that things seem right to me that so often seem wrong to others? (A) The abilities of the entity to interpret and to become, as has been indicated, tolerant with others.
28. (Q) Is the work I am now doing, right for me, and am I doing it in the best way? (A) The work is very good. This may be expanded as time and circumstances give opportunity. But take the time to write the book.
29. (Q) What are my faults of character and how can I see and judge them so as to correct them? (A) Analyze these from that which has been given. Those tendencies for those activities as given in judgment.
30. (Q) How can one develop a larger life and a wider outlook, a less selfish and self-centered existence when the day's tasks leave little time or strength for outside excursions? (A) By applying the words of truth. Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman not ashamed, rightly dividing, divining and applying the words of life and keeping self unspotted from the world.
31. We are through with this reading. Copy to Self " " Ass'n File " for indexing