Reading 1173-9

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Date: 12/28/1936 Sex: M Age: 28 ReadingID: 6571

This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 28th day of December, 1936, in accordance with request made by the sister - Mrs. [1158], through Associate Membership of her husband in the Ass”n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

[Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mrs. [1152], a friend of Mrs. [1158], who submitted Mr. [1173]”s questions.]

Time of Reading 11:55 to 12:20 Noon - Eastern Standard Time. …, N.Y. (Body and enquiring mind - Ques.)

1. EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, [1173], this we have had before.

2. In the physical forces we find these continue to show improvements. It is necessary that precautions be kept, and especially as regarding the manipulative forces, the vibrations kept from the mechanical appliances as well as those that may aid in purifying the activity of the respiratory system as in reference to those adherences that have been existent in the pleural area.

3. Be mindful of the diets.

4. And we should continue to keep on the improve.

5. Ready for questions.

6. (Q) Do you find Miss [1483] of …, Ohio, a happy choice for me to marry? (A) This as we find should be rather approached from the mental attitude or aptitude, or from the desire of the body’s seeking [1483] as respecting the associations and activities through the experiences in the earth.

These as we find have had associations that require that there be a close association. As to whether in the office or capacity of mate or companion, depends upon the manner in which each may approach such a condition.

For this, to be sure, presents a state of associations that are often bound by what is termed by some as propriety, or as in keeping with the moral or religious tend or trend, or the abilities and activity in the mental and the material world.

These as we find all considered, it might be desirable for the working out of the associations and of those activities that might bring - or COULD bring - into the experience of each that which would bring an opportunity for developments from the SOUL’S standpoint to each.

Yet these become choices that are so much of the material world and are bound by material surroundings, that unless they each find that their spiritual attributes of thought and purpose and of ideal are alike, it would create differences.

Hence WE would give rather that the choices be made between their own communion as one with another.

7. (Q) Have you constructive suggestions as to what should be my attitude, or thought toward her? (A) As just indicated. If the ideals, if the desires as to the purpose of activity in the material world are in accord, these then will bring harmonious material experiences. Though they offer ofttimes their own earthly hardships, if the purposes and the ideals of the individuals are in accord, then they may be very sure that the outcome of their oneness of purpose will bring a strength that will build constructive experiences in the sojourn of each in this experience.

8. (Q) Is there another entity equally or more desirable for me to marry? (A) This again becomes rather a matter of self-interpretation than that from an outside force. These may be better judged by their association and the application of their experiences in the earth, and then the needs of each to be paralleled and judged for themselves.

For to give to any soul that this or that IS THE way is to take from that soul that which is its birthright.

While in material applications as in physical conditions existent in a body, these may be given as for that which is toward corrective measures. Then the choice of application is made by the individual.

But to give that companionship that is so much akin to the creating of the environ for each soul’s activity and for the making of channels through which other souls may be given an opportunity for entrance or for activity in a material world - the choices must be made in the individuals.

9. (Q) Does it seem correct for me to make the trip to …, Ohio for New Year’s Day? and how long should I plan to remain there? (A) As has just been indicated, if there are those precautionary measures given that have been heretofore outlined, and as we find still existent, then this would be well. Not only for the material change but for the mental anticipation and the mental conditions as created by the change in the environmental forces.

But forget not, there is much work of a spiritual nature to be done by self. And know, as the strength increases in the physical, it offers the opportunities for the better expression that may become more and more applicable in the experiences of those whom the entity may contact.

And as has ever been, those then that are the nearer and the dearer - by the material and mental ties - become the first to whom such a message may come; and to those of such an environ that may bring the strength for resistances as well as the cooperative and compatible activities for planning the actions of the entity in its present sojourn.

10. (Q) Have you any definite suggestions or cautions concerning the management of my life after arrival in …, Ohio? (A) None other than as has been intimated or outlined for the entity. Know, the basis of all thy planning must be in that which is prompted from the spiritual and the ideal import. In WHATEVER service or whatever activity, or whatever association, let those impelling forces as arise from that thou knowest, thou feelest, be expressed - ye must be about thy Father’s, thy Brother’s, business; that the earth may be better for THOU having lived in same.

For each soul is a channel in manifested form through which, in the body-activities, others may take hope, others may know that thy Redeemer LIVETH and IS ever at hand.

11. (Q) Do you see me making a trip South alone, or with my parents? (A) This we do not find in the immediate, though this may come a little later - in a month, two months, three months; but not the better in the immediate as we find.

12. (Q) Would you advise that I return to …, N.Y.? (A) That again depends much upon the stability of self in purpose and in activity, and that environ created by the very words and deeds and acts of self in the changed environment. While that in … is ideal in many respects, there are ties and there are longings in the environ near and around [Ohio] that - ALL things considered, if the environ is cooperative, coordinating - would be well to consider; in the light that these offer not only independence but dependence - if it is to be made in the environs created by the very changes wrought in thy mental as well as thy physical experience.

13. (Q) Can you give me the name of a good osteopath in [Ohio]? (A) This had best be made in conjunction with the present osteopath, that there may be the same consideration given by being recommended to one as in the same line of thought and as to what treatment is necessary. If such is done by the present osteopath, then there may be expected much better cooperation and coordination in the carrying out of that which has already been begun.

These suggestions then should come through their regular channels, should they not?

14. (Q) Any further advice or counsel that would be helpful at this time? (A) Keep in a constructive attitude mentally, physically. For the Mind is the Builder, as well as those activities created by the environmental influences of the body AND the mind.

Hence be not overcome with the doubts and fears, but overcome them with the consciousness that He maketh not afraid.

15. We are through with this reading.

Copy to Self - % Mr. [1151], … N.Y.C., Special Delivery ” ” Ass’n file

Reports

Reports & Follow-up

R1. 1/4/37 Sister [1158]‘s letter: “We were so delighted with the reading that arrived the night we left for … Ohio]. It brought peace to my brother’s heart as well as to mine. The directions given were most satisfying and reassuring. God bless you!…

“My brother stood the trip to … very well, and I am sure will hold his own, during the next few weeks of adjusting to new circumstances.”

R2. 8/1/37 Sister [1158]‘s letter: “Hope you can give physical for [1173] within next few days… I feel it is essential for him to have this before setting out for his life, in the working world…is it safe and advisable for [1173] to go to Chicago to resume studies…?”

R3. 8/3/37 His letter: “My physical health seems virtually restored and it is a great blessing and a true exaltation to feel the transformation… I like to think that the great sympathy I feel for you and your work helps a little in its way on the inner plane…” [He submitted questions, including these: ‘Is an afternoon nap advisable? Have I made spiritual progress, and along what lines should I work? Does the book, THE I AM DISCOURSES reputedly dictated by Saint Germain have more truth than error and is it of value to me? Has my relationship with Miss [1483] of …, Ohio, now in Paris, France, improved spiritually? Will I soon know the answer to the problem of marriage with her? Any other advice in this connection? Any other advice?’]

R4. 8/13/37 See 1173-10, a Physical Reading, advising it is safe healthwise for him to return to his art studies in Chicago.

R5. 9/37 His letter in re his use of the Radio-Active Appliance for two months, see under 1173-8 Reports.

R6. 10/17/37 Letter: “I was so pleased to receive your encouraging note, and hope that all is well with you and your family, as with ours. My parents [[1266] and [1224]] have just completed their 50th wedding anniversary, for which we children organized a musicale that was attended by 500 friends from … and other cities. I feel that the spirit of good will manifested on this occasion will have a lasting effect upon my mother and father. As one of the children I stood in the receiving line, and so great was the energy released into me from shaking hands with all these good friends of good will, that I felt new energy for several days. The next morning, too, after only four hours sleep, I felt fresh and completely rested. I asked Father how he felt, and he said the same. I thought this would interest you…

“On a separate sheet I am writing you questions for a Life Reading for a young lady who is a dear friend of mine. She knows that the reading is to be made, but it may not be well to show her the results immediately, and I believe it will be best to send both the original and copy to me, here…”

R7. 10/21/37 See 1462-1, Par. 53-A—55-A advising of their past close associations in early America, Persia and Egypt. [Questions as to marriage with [1173]]

R8. 10/29/37 [1173]‘s ltr. to EC:

Chicago, Illinois

Dear Mr. Cacey [Cayce]:

Thank you for your kind letter, for your Good Will, and for your spiritual cooperation in producing the clear and illuminating reading for [1462].

The reading will be of great service to her as a guide. I shall see that she gets it in a more mature year when its meaning will have more carrying power than at present. In the mean time I have quoted parts of it to her, believing that what seem to be the salient points should be brought to her subconscious - or has that, perhaps, already been done?

In view of our close association in no less than three life experiences, it is small wonder that we have been attracted to one another.

My sister [1158] has very generously asked me to have a life reading made for another dear friend with whom I have had a much longer association. The continued delay in my understanding the proper future course for us is both distressing to me and embarrassing to her. I shall earnestly pray that a great flood of light and understanding will be released through you on this subject. I hope it will be harmony for you to have the reading very soon, though of course I shall be grateful for it whenever it comes. Please send copies to [1158], to me, and to [1483], … Hotel, … Ave., Chicago, Illinois. Questions to be asked and birth information are enclosed with this letter.

With kindest regards to you all, [1173]

R9. 11/23/37 See 1483-1, Par. 42-A—48-A in re advisability of marriage with [1173], why he is slow making up his mind, etc., indicating [1483] was married to [1173]‘s friend in early American sojourn and that she was unfaithful to her husband by having relationship with [1173].

R10. 11/29/37 See 1173-11, a Ck. Life Reading regarding past relationships with [1483] and possibilities of marriage this time.

Background

Background

B1. See 1173-4, his Life Rdg., on 7/8/36.

B2. See 1173-8, his last Physical Rdg., on 11/30/36.

Mentioned Entities

Ohio, Soul, Ideal, Purpose, Chicago, Entity (Cayce Term), Incarnation, Osteopathy, France, Free Will, Egypt, Flood (Noachian), Gertrude Cayce, Gladys Davis, Last Supper, New York City, Oneness, Persia, Physical Body, Subconscious Mind

Source: The Complete Edgar Cayce Readings, A.R.E. CD-ROM (2006). Reading 1173-9, ReadingID 6571.