Reading 3133-1

TEXT OF READING 3133-1 M 31

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Date: 7/17/1943 Sex: M Age: 31 ReadingID: 10500

This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 17th day of July, 1943, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [3133], new Associate Member of the Ass”n for Research and Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by the book, THERE IS A RIVER.

[Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. (Notes read to and transcribed by Betty Corson.)]

Time of Reading 3:45 to 4:00 P. M. Eastern War Time. …, N.Y.

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 conditions here, [3133].

3. Now as we find, here we have demonstrated or illustrated a prenatal condition. Hence, much of this is what is termed karmic. At the periods when there are the convulsions in the reflex actions, it is almost - or the warring here is from - possession, at the moment.

4. These then offer some problems, not only in the physical reactions, but also in that which must be the mental and spiritual attitude of the individual, and the mental and spiritual attitude of those who might apply material things for the betterment of the body.

5. As we find, we are in the middle of a cycle in body changes and body development. If there continues to be the same reproductions in the body of that with which the mental and spiritual began its process of manifestation in material flesh, we will find little or no change in the reactions that occur in the mental and spiritual being of the physical body.

6. But, if there will be measures taken to correct these conditions, and thus in the main the attitude of the individual, the body itself, turn to those things that are of the spirit creative, we will help. In those periods of its physical and mental reactions when near normal, let the entity manifest gentleness, kindness, longsuffering, brotherly love, patience, fellowship, and the like. In the beginning, to be sure, these are as but attitudes of mind to the individual, and may be expressed in the purpose of the entity, as in “This I do.” And yet in the practical application of this we find very little of the true spiritual concept in the body-mind of the entity.

7. Hence, these should be made to become realities in the activity of self, in such a way that there are the reactions to the minds of those with whom the entity comes in contact; that may bring not merely pity, but that real desire and hope, and hope expressed by a material manifestation of desiring to do something - in the way of supplying the little conveniences, the little niceties to make life easier for the body. Not in self-indulgence, no. Not in self-indulgence in appetite or in the gratifying of appetites alone, but in the spiritual aspirations, spiritual desires, spiritual purposes, as to lend the self in a coordinated group of individuals for the betterment of general conditions of individuals thus afflicted.

8. Then we would have also, physically, these things applied:

9. Necessarily, from the tautness that often recurs in the periods of congestion and the temporary convulsions that come to various portions of the body consciousness, there are segments throughout the body forces that cause incoordination between the cerebrospinal and the sympathetic nervous system. These need physical corrections, which should be made osteopathically. Not merely in a manner as adjustments chiropractically that might make sudden changes, but those more on the order of the neuropathic or osteopathic treatments that follow the nerve ends, and in those areas from the fifth and sixth dorsal to the first cervical. Stimulate these to reaction; that is, relaxing each center, each ganglion, by the massage and adjustment treatment. This done once a week should be sufficient.

10. Following this treatment we would use a low form of the sinusoidal ray. This builds and discharges into the various portions of the body. We find that this would react from the upper or the cardiac portion of the stomach to the gall duct, or the lacteal duct center. This should be given for about two or two and a half minutes.

11. These should be kept up for ten weeks.

12. Then, after the tenth treatment or tenth week have the correction by suggestion in subjugating the conscious mind, so that the reactions will be sustained by the post suggestions in such a state to the body that the response may be the greater to the manipulations osteopathically given from then on.

13. It may be necessary that this be repeated every month or so. All making such applications should work in conjunction with the greater creative forces for the body of [3133].

14. In the matter of the activities and the diet: Let the activities be in that way of helpful forces; not pitying self nor seeking or asking pity of others, but cooperative forces as for creative energies; that is, helpful influences in the lives of self and others to aid in creating a better body and mind for the activity of the soul-forces of this body.

15. Keep away from sweets. Keep away from white breads. Do have sea-foods often. Do have raw vegetables and fruits often; not the small fruits (such as berries, cherries, etc.) but cooked apples and cooked pears (not either of these raw).

16. But peaches may be taken raw for these will soon be in season and the very form of this fruit as well as plums and all such would be well for the body, to aid in better eliminations.

17. Do these and we should find better conditions for this body.

18. Ready for questions.

19. (Q) What will help the frequent extreme nervousness? (A) Apply ice to the base of the brain.

20. (Q) Who would be suggested to give the hypnosis treatments? (A) Any good hypnotist; as Kuhn or Garrett. Either of these will do very well. And the corrective measures osteopathically should also be made by one in sympathy with these suggestions for better forces of the body. These may be made by one with whom the body is acquainted who desires to help, if the attempt is made to do these properly as suggested.

Do these things and these offer the greater opportunities for help. To be sure it’s up to the body itself in its purpose and its desire. Does it want to be rid of these, or does it hold to the other side?

21. (Q) Any spiritual advice? (A) Let thy spirit bear witness with His spirit.

22. We are through with this reading.

Three copies to Self (one for the psychiatrist who gives the hypnosis; one for the osteopath) Copy to Ass’n file ” ” Miss Goodall for indexing

(7/17/43 GD’s note: Let us know the name of the osteopath or neuropath you choose. We would advise that he give these treatments under the supervision, or after having talked with Dr. George N. Coulter, 18 East 41st St., N.Y.C., who has had experience with following Mr. Cayce’s readings. When the hypnosis is to begin we suggest that you take your reading to Dr. Leslie Kuhn or Dr. Thomas L. Garrett, 103 Park Ave., N.Y.C.)

Reports

Reports & Follow-up

R1. 7/17/43 EC gave this physical reading - 3133-1 - and we never heard from him again.

R2. 7/60 In Dr. W. N. Pahnke’s breakdown of 96 cases of epilepsy from the Edgar Cayce records, Case [3133] was classified in Group II.

Background

Background

B1. 3/22/43 [3133]‘s letter: “The first Case History recorded in the book There Is A River] so closely parallels my own life as to make me rather impatient to correspond with you.

“Your first case history tells of a Catholic Missionary Priest [2019]. When I was 12 yrs. old that is exactly what I started out to be. After studying for a short time I suffered my first attack of epilepsy. I continued to study for 3 yrs. until the attacks forced me to discontinue what was to me at that time the most important thing in life.

“I am now 31 yrs. of age and am still afflicted with these spells, they are not quite as frequent now, but still persist on an average of 4 or 5 times a year. I also suffer from a continuous nervous condition.”

B2. 4/6/43 Letter indicated he barely made $20 a week.

B3. 4/18/43 [3133]‘s letter to EC:

“Your most kind and generous letter reached me this past week and I want to thank you very, very, much for your kindness in allowing me to have a reading free of charge. Your goodness makes me feel very humble indeed and I find it very hard to put into words how much I appreciate this great favor.

“I have given your letters much thought and I assure you Mr. Cayce your reading means a great deal to me and that I will have it carried out by a capable physician.

“I have filled out the blank in the booklet you sent and am inclosing it herein.

“I am deeply grateful to you Mr. Cayce and you can be sure I won’t forget you in my prayers.”

B4. 7/8/43 He submitted the following questions:

(1) What is physically or mentally wrong with my body? (2) What is the cause of my sickness? Can it be cured, and if so how? (3) What causes, and what should be done to correct, frequent extreme nervousness - in addition to attacks of epilepsy - apparent in my speech and nervous excitement, which is most evident on arising in the morning? (4) Any spiritual advice?

Mentioned Entities

Entity (Cayce Term), Osteopathy, Purpose, Creative Forces, New York City, Soul, Thomas Sugrue, A.R.E. (Association for Research and Enlightenment), Gertrude Cayce, Gladys Davis, Karma, Massage Therapy, Physical Body, Prayer, Virginia Beach

Source: The Complete Edgar Cayce Readings, A.R.E. CD-ROM (2006). Reading 3133-1, ReadingID 10500.