Reading 3083-1

TEXT OF READING 3083-1 M 60 (University Professor)

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Date: 7/8/1943 Sex: M Age: 60 ReadingID: 10433

This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 8th day of July, 1943, in accordance with request made by the self - [3083], new Associate Member of the Ass”n for Research and Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by review of THERE IS A RIVER in the Psychic Observer, by Gertrude Ogden Tubby.

[Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.]

Time of Reading 10:50 to 11:10 A. M. Eastern War Time. …, Michigan.

1. GC: You will go over this body carefully, examine it thoroughly, and tell me the conditions you find at the present time; giving the cause of the existing conditions, also suggestions for help and relief of this body; answering the questions, as I ask them:

2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [3083].

3. As we find, there are many conditions that are very good, considering the temperament - and all - of the body.

4. We find that if precautions were taken concerning certain conditions, it would prevent disturbances later on.

5. These have to do with weaknesses that are produced in the functioning of some of the organs through the body.

6. Also we find that the mental attitude that is kept by the body will have as much or more to do with the body maintaining good physical reactions, as anything that may be applied.

7. Yet, learn the lesson: that physical must be met in the physical, that mental must be met in the mental, and that spiritual is the directing force - but Mind is the Builder.

8. These, then, are the conditions as we find with this body, [3083]; we are speaking of:

9. The blood supply indicates a nerve tension through the body, more from the tendencies for acidity - that gives rise to those conditions in many of the organs of the body, and those tendencies for this to be a part of the general system causes the lack of proper elimination of used energies or drosses of the body, at times.

10. This does not indicate that there is infectious force anywhere in the body. There are at times inflammatory conditions, that may come from any disturbance in the nerve forces or in the lack of proper eliminations from the body.

11. As to the nerve forces themselves, - we find that there has been gradually builded in the body those tensions in the brachial center; that is, from the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th dorsal. Thus we have at times a disturbance that has caused the general nerve system to give not exactly the effect of the agitans or palsy, but a nerve reaction.

12. And the body tires easily. At other periods it finds the reactions are very good. This depends upon the activity of the alimentary canal. This also, with the disturbance in the alimentary canal, produces irritations in some portions of the superficial circulation.

13. These are just general conditions, as we find, that exist at times.

14. The activity through the kidneys and liver, and the heart’s activity, is very good; though the slowing of the circulation through the alimentary canal, and the kidney and bladder area, causes some disturbance in the prostate area. This is at times disturbing, but unless there is a reduction of the acidity in general in the system, it may cause some disorders to arise. Otherwise, it may pass - as does disturbance to the functioning of liver, of spleen, of kidneys, of heart, of lungs.

15. For, at this period of manifestation we find the general deterioration, when there has not been kept an equal balance between the acidity and the alkalinity of the body. First the organs of the sensory system are affected; eyes, ears, nasal passages, the taste, the feeling, the abilities and activities.

16. But with the correction of those tensions or pressures in the upper dorsal area, as we have indicated, ALL of these conditions will be helped; provided there is kept the correct balance in the acidity of the body, and better eliminations are maintained.

17. Then, in making improvements and to insure betterment of general conditions:

18. We would first give that there be a reduction or correction - osteopathically - of those tendencies that exist in the upper dorsal and cervical area; also correcting the tendency for a lesion in the sacral area and at the pelvis axis.

19. This as we find will give better ability to sleep, better ability for digestion, and aid in the eliminations.

20. Two to three times a week, as an alkalizer, we would take the Upjohn’s Citrocarbonates.

21. In the diet we would keep to those things in the main that enable the body to stay balanced between the acids and the alkalines.

22. Beware of white bread, white potatoes.

23. Do include in the diet - at least once a week, when it is practical - a Jerusalem artichoke. This should be cooked in its own juices; that is, in Patapar Paper, and when prepared all of the juices should be mixed with same. This has those properties that will aid the activity of the kidneys as well as the bladder and prostate disturbance. This will keep down the sugar in the digestive forces also.

24. At least twice a week do have sea foods; not fresh water fish, but sea foods - salt water fish and sea foods. These carry those properties of iodine that are necessary to keep the equilibrium better with the glands throughout the body, and especially the thyroid and the digestive area.

25. Do have leafy vegetables often, and raw vegetables as a part of the diet at least once each day.

26. Not too much of sweets.

27. NEVER any of the drinks that are made with carbonated waters.

28. Drink plenty of water at all times.

29. Do these, and we will find better conditions for this body.

30. Ready for questions.

31. (Q) Are there any conditions that might terminate my physical life, or impair its usefulness within the next 15 years? (A) This depends upon the use to which the mind and the body is put during the next fifteen years. Accidents might occur, as well as infections or other conditions. But so far as the abilities to maintain an equilibrium are concerned, these are well - there are the abilities within self to do this, if the precautions are taken.

32. (Q) How should I conduct my life henceforth so as to extend my usefulness and my enjoyment of the activities of this life, as far as possible? (A) In that direction of the purpose for which each soul enters a material experience. It is not for the gratifying of self, but to the glory and honor of God.

These should be the activities, then; as in appreciation of that opportunity, and being of such a help to others as to maintain at least some consideration of self in same.

For, as ye treat your neighbor, as ye treat the least of thy brethren, ye are doing to thy Maker.

Then so live that it will be to the glory of God and to the honor of self.

33. (Q) Is there any evidence that I have, or could develop, supernormal powers? (A) This depends upon the qualifications, or as to what is termed supernormal powers. There is within every soul the ability to accomplish any influence that has been or may be accomplished in the earth.

If the developing of the psychic abilities is meant here, - these might be developed, dependent upon what the entity seeks as its ideal or as his guide. There is ONE way, but there are many paths.

34. (Q) Do I have healing ability? (A) This may be developed. The power, as does all good, must come from the one source.

Then live thine own life in such a way and manner as to merit the use of such power; not to thine own glory, but to the glory of the Giver of all good and perfect gifts.

35. We are through for the present.

Two copies to Self (one for the osteopath you choose for following that part of your treatment - Please let us have the name of the one you select. Some years ago we had correspondence with a Dr. Geo. E. Mickle, …, Mich., who was treating a man who had a Reading. But you may choose whomever you like.) Copy to Ass’n file

(At your convenience we’d appreciate a history of your case to the time of obtaining the Reading, so we may have something with which to compare our information.

If Jerusalem artichoke is not on the market, you may order it from John A. Salzer Seed Co., LaCrosse, Wis., for a few cents a pound.)

Reports

Reports & Follow-up

R1. 7/28/43 [3083]‘s ltr. to EC:

…, Mich. Mr. Edgar Cayce

Dear Mr. Cayce:

Your reading, 11,892-C-A [3083-1] on the physical condition of [3083] suggests, in a postscript, that I send you a history of my case to the time of the reading. I am doing it in pencil as the most convenient means of getting a carbon copy, in manuscript.

I explained to you in my previous letters that I have no serious or critical ailments, only an accumulation of eight or ten difficulties that seem to be minor though bothersome, but some of which are of such nature that they may become serious. I told you, before the reading, about ONE of these, to which I desired that you pay particular attention - a slightly enlarged prostate gland which seems to be irritable and which interferes with my rest at night. Your reading made specific recommendations for relief of this condition, which I am proceeding to carry out in all particulars. I have already had 3 treatments by Dr. Mickle, osteopathic physician whom your reading mentioned as being acquainted with your work. I have taken Upjohns Citrocarbonates, and have written to the seed company in LaCrosse, Wisc. That you mentioned, to procure a supply of Jerusalem artichoke. I have faith in the statement made in your reading, that most of my troubles stem from interference with blood supply caused by nervous tensions that are due to wrong balance between acid and alkalis in my chemical system, and faulty elimination of waste material. Though my organs of elimination have nearly always functioned regularly, I have had reason to suspect that there was too long a period of time elapsing between ingestion and elimination of my food.

But your reading was disappointingly vague or neglectful about a number of my ailments. For example:

1. I have had an unoperated hernia since 1896, for which I wear a truss. Conceivably it, or the truss, might be responsible for some of my difficulties, and there is always the possibility of strangulation of the hernia. Your reading did not even discuss a hernia.

2. I have had a severe hissing in my ears for at least ten years, for which I have had osteopathic treatment by an aural specialist who is also an orthodox M.D. He ascribed the hissing to hearing my own blood stream where it approaches close to the ears, aggravated by roughnesses in the walls of the arteries and high blood pressure. Your reading did not discover any high blood pressure, but I cannot be too critical about this, because my family physician could discover it only occasionally, when I exerted myself especially.

3. For many years I have had trouble with my skin, on which I have used all the ointments employed by physicians, and X-rays on several occasions, with only temporary relief. I have reason to believe that the cause may be either allergy or nervousness. But your reading did not mention any skin trouble.

4. For some years I have had a chronic sinus infection which makes me particularly susceptible to “colds” and is bothersome at all times. For perhaps six months I had one inoculation per week, of serum or antibody by an otolaryngologist. Your reading might be construed as covering this. Treatments seem to suppress but not to eliminate it.

5. My eyes have troubled me ever since my high-school days in 1896, and I have to wonder whether they will serve until the end of my life. Besides astigmatism, and the presbyopia due to age, I have muscular imbalances that make me very uncomfortable if I use my eyes for long periods. I would like to know whether it will be possible to do, in comfort all the reading and study in subjects outside my profession, that I had deferred to the latter part of my life. Your reading touched my eyes in only the most casual way.

6. Increasingly, as I get older, it becomes uncomfortable for me to read or sit at my study table more than a few hours at a time, due to lameness and ache in my neck and shoulders. To alleviate this, I had a long series of osteopathic treatments five or six years ago by the same Dr. Mickle to whom you referred me, but the results were merely temporary. Doing the same things, years ago, caused no such distress, which limits my capacity to do the things I have laid out for myself, as well as my pleasure in doing them. Possibly the following of your general advice may improve this situation. Anyway, the osteopathic treatments which you suggested seem to be almost exactly the same as those which Dr. Mickle gave me five years ago - which is significant.

7. Occasionally, perhaps twice a year, I have neuralgia or neuritis, in which sharp pains or stabs appear in my ear and my throat, and my scalp is sore on that same side of my head.

8. Several times a year, and without any apparent cause, I have pain in my knee joints as I get up and sit down, or go up and downstairs. For both 7 and 8 I use aspirin, and presently the hurt disappears. Possibly both 7 and 8 will disappear after I have done as your reading suggests, for a long enough period.

Since I started this letter, Salzes Seed Co. has written that Jerusalem artichokes are off the market until the new crop is harvested in late September.

Faithfully yours [3083]

R2. 10/1/45 He ordered the book, A SEARCH FOR GOD. GD.

Background

Background

B1. 6/15/43 [3083]‘s ltr. to EC:

Mr. Edgar Cayce Ass’n for Research and Enlightenment

Dear Mr. Cayce:

In order to be sure of getting a reading at what I presume is the earliest possible time, I am answering your letter of June 1 by accepting the appointment from 10:30 to 11:30 EWT on the morning of Thursday, July 8, 1943. I shall then be in the library or study of my residence at the address given on this letter head, in a sympathetic and cooperative frame of mind. I have delayed this letter because Mrs. […] and I have tried to rent a house at a nearby lake for two weeks beginning July 3, but as there is no definite commitment yet in that matter, I shall say now that I shall be at … and shall write or wire you before the reading if my plans develop otherwise. The full name is [3088].

My order for Sugrue’s book “There Is A River” has been filled, and I found it so interesting that I was unable to go on with anything else until I had finished reading it. Mr. Sugrue should be congratulated on a beautiful piece of work and you should have the thanks of all people of good will, for having devoted your lifetime to such a service and ministry.

Now as to my reading. My present state of health seems to me to be good, but I see so many people I know who seemed to be in ordinarily good health dropping out of this life at my age or younger, that I feel I should have the best possible information regarding my own expectancy for life and health, before I plan any future activity. Quite unexpectedly, I seem to have developed sufficient interest in psychic, religious and philosophical matters to be glad to devote at least all my leisure for the remainder of my life to them. If this physical reading “hits the nail on the head” and compels my confidence I shall probably follow with other readings for guidance of my future course of action. I would probably also seek physical readings for others of my family who apparently need them far more than I do. I have at least 8 physical ailments, but would prefer to have them discovered by the reading. Several of them might develop into serious trouble, for all I know; for example, a specialist whom I consulted about symptoms of prostate trouble several years ago told me that I had some enlargement of the gland, but should forget about it as long as it only disturbed my rest at nights, but should get to a surgeon quickly if it should ever make urination impossible. After reading the case histories given in the book, I need not say to you that I am expecting a detailed survey of my physical condition. The only questions I can think to ask at this time are:

1. Are there any conditions that might terminate my physical life, or impair its usefulness within the next 15 years or say before I am 75 years old? The answer to this question should affect my plans, for retirement to attend to interests other than “making a living”.

2. If so, how should I conduct my life henceforth so as to extend my usefulness and my enjoyment of the activities of this life, as far as possible?

3. Is there any evidence that I have or could develop supernormal powers? So many times I have been told by spirit communicators through various mediums that “the power is strong around you” or that I would have power to heal if I cared to develop it, that perhaps I should take some cognizance of these communications. But you should be able to tell me whether this is merely an illusion.

Faithfully yours, [3083]

Mentioned Entities

Osteopathy, Acid-Alkaline Balance, Glands (Esoteric), Jerusalem Artichoke, Thomas Sugrue, Gertrude Cayce, Soul, A.R.E. (Association for Research and Enlightenment), Entity (Cayce Term), Gladys Davis, Healing, Ideal, Iodine, John (Apostle), Ministry of Jesus, Psychic Development, Purpose, Search for God Study Groups, Thought Forms, Virginia Beach

Source: The Complete Edgar Cayce Readings, A.R.E. CD-ROM (2006). Reading 3083-1, ReadingID 10433.