Reading 4041-1

TEXT OF READING 4041-1 F 51 (Housewife; Cake Shop Owner,

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Date: 3/31/1944 Sex: F Age: 51 ReadingID: 11734

Manager) This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 31st day of March, 1944, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [4041], Associate Member of the Ass”n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by the book, THERE IS A RIVER.

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

Born May 18, 1892, in Fairmont, West Virginia. Time of Reading 11:00 to 11:30 A. M. Eastern War Time. …, Maryland.

1. GC: You will give the relations of this entity and the universe, and 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 time, place and the name, and that in each life which built or retarded 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: Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as or called [4041].

3. In giving an interpretation of the records here, these we choose from same, though there is much to consider, with the desire and purpose that this information may be a helpful experience for the entity; enabling the entity to better fulfill those purpose for which it entered this present sojourn.

4. We find these latent urges from the composite of the astrological influences, or the interims and environs in which the entity, as an entity, gained such, as well as the individual earthly experiences and the environs of same:

5. The entity is one given to great hospitality. One who will go out of her way to do a kindness to others.

6. When the entity speaks in a group or among groups, others will stop to listen.

7. One who innately is inclined to be a little more than sociable, but finds itself limited as to what constitutes sociability, as we shall see from the material associations that bring these characteristics. So there are conflicting conditions in the social life or in the broader social life of the entity.

8. One given to a great deal of wit, and a great deal of wisdom in the wit, who tells a story or a tale - or that which would be as a story with a moral, or a parable - even better than most men would; for the entity would never tell too much of a pointed or smutty story.

9. In considering urges astrologically, we find one rather unusual, fair and good of figure, one attractive to the opposite sex.

10. One who could have become a wonderful reporter or columnist, if the entity had applied itself many years ago. Even in the present the entity would be an excellent secretary for any group other than just a chatterbox group; rather a group organized for definite purposes, as work in the Red Cross or in any organized charitable group.

11. Astrologically, we find Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Mars, Saturn as portions of the innate consciousness. The high mental ability and the abilities as a correspondent or a writer, or as a secretary, are the urges combined from Mercury and Mars.

12. One ever active and keeping things rather in order. Seldom would you find the bedroom of this entity upset but rather in order.

13. From Jupiter we find the universal approach, the interest in things pertaining to group activities; as charitable activities or as the Red Cross or things pertaining to helpful influences for those confused or disturbed or in need.

14. We find in Saturn the unusual changes that have been a part of the experience of the entity.

15. From the sojourns in the earth we will see, where and when the entity may draw from the patterns that have been made by the entity, those lessons which if applied in its own present experience may enable the entity to use its abilities for the bringing or the creating of more harmonious activities in the earth - in its home, in its environ, in its every day life.

16. Know these as facts: That which is manifested physically or mentally has its concept or urge arising from the spiritual aspects of the entity, or the spirit, the purpose, the sources, the urges entertained by the entity. If such purposes and ideals or urges are of and through creative forces, then the mental (as the builder) may become constructive or creative. Then the physical or final manifestation will be good. That the changes may come doesn’t necessarily indicate that the spiritual urge is in error but that the manner or way of application in the mental may be in the wrong direction.

17. Then as changes come, greater may be the harmony in the material life.

18. As to the activities in the earth:

19. Before this the entity was in the land of the present nativity during the early settlings, being a housewife - yes, a teacher, a minister to the welfare; not of the whole community, not as one with pompous renown in itself but active in such things that make for real help in making homes and communities, real states; an individual with a purpose, with an ideal, and applying it in every opportunity - without the idea of self-exaltation but that the glory of God in the Son, the Christ, might be manifested in the earth.

20. In the name Grace Cunningham the entity gained, and the desire for social activities arose from that period. However, because many of such sewing or knitting circles became places for gab feasts only (and woe to those of whom some of the associates would speak!), the entity in the present has doubts, fears, as to the ideals or purposes for which such groups might meet from week to week.

21. Well has been the conclusions, yet it causes the entity in the present experience to feel at times left out.

22. Choose rather those groups that are of the more universal nature; not necessarily organized charity entirely - but such as the Red Cross, activities in some specific direction; and the entity will find - not that which has to push itself in, but - when the entity speaks, others will listen and soon the entity may occupy, in such social activities, that place where it may use such as a greater service. This do.

23. Before that the entity was in the Roman land in those periods when there was the acceptance in many quarters of the teachings of the Nazarene, when even there was the returning of the Roman officials in various positions or places, or when there were the visitations of those groups to such.

24. The entity became impressed with these, through hearing of same, and when coming in contact with Titus - who eventually became an emissary or teacher - the entity aided in such work. Thus we find that particular phase or portion of the book of Acts is the more interesting to the entity.

25. Then in the name Lidio, the entity joined with those groups. This called for the necessity of the entity keeping secrets during portions of the experience, for there were secret meetings - until there was sufficient strength among groups, yet the entity in the latter portion suffered persecutions.

26. Hence the fears in the present and yet, as indicated, a sincerity in the entity that would be almost beyond description, other than what is given by the entity as the word is the word to the entity.

27. Before that the entity was in the Yucatan land when there were those activities that brought the various groups from Atlantis when the various upheavals of a physical as well as of a mental nature took place.

28. Then in the name Yama, the entity was a leader, a teacher, an instructor. Thus a form of ritual becomes a part of the life, with those activities of orderliness ever about the entity, the neatness about the person; the abhorrence innately felt and those who are slovenly in their dress or the like. These reactions are sometimes good, sometimes bad.

29. As to the abilities of the entity, these are many - but in those channels of making contributions to a united effort, or in activities of a universal nature for helpful influences in the lives of individuals, in the form of work indicated, outside the home and within the home, these truths or tenets may be applied - and in these directions the entity may find the outlet for the greater abilities.

30. Then, as indicated, first analyze self, self’s purposes, self’s ideals. Choose the ideals first of the spiritual nature, of the mental nature; not merely as theories in the mind but make them more concrete. Write them down daily, or have certain periods given for the ritual latent within self. Study these. Cross them out, add to them or change the verbage, change the wording as the entity grows.

31. For having chosen, first study to show thyself unto God, a workman not ashamed, rightly dividing the words of truth and keeping self unspotted from the world, condemning none, adding to, contributing to the betterment and to the welfare of many. Not as in judgments of self or of others but that the way, the truth, the life and the light as may be had in the life of Christ - may be made manifest.

32. Ready for questions.

33. (Q) Am I using my abilities and accomplishments to the purpose of this entity? (A) Who is to judge but self. Judge not if ye be not judged. Do you measure up to thine own ideals? Do you cast judgments upon others? Answer within self. Who made ME a judge of thee?

34. (Q) Why do I have this urge to succeed in the business I am now engaged in, other than trying to be a good wife and mother? (A) Just as indicated. This is the natural intent, the natural urge arising from the accomplishments in the experience of the entity through the sojourns in the earth - and it is where these paths may be made straight, as to bring more harmony.

35. (Q) Is my desire a wise one to expand this business? (A) As indicated, judgment would not be passed from here. Measure up to the ideals that may be chosen when you have analyzed your purposes - spiritual, mental, material.

36. We are through with this reading.

Copy to Self ” ” Ass’n file ” under case number for indexing

Reports

Reports & Follow-up

R1. 9/1/50 Reply to Questionnaire: [Formed by A.R.E. Mbr. Tom C. Clark]

1. Do you still have a copy of your Life Reading? Yes.
2. How many times have you read your Life Reading? (If many times, give approximate number.) A great many. I could not give a number.
3. Did you read it to or with someone else and, if so, what was the relation of the person to you? Read it to my husband Myron, also my two daughters have read it. Have also read it with Hugh Lynn Cayce.
4. Have you given a copy of your reading to anyone and, if so, what was the relationship to you of that person? No.
5. How recently have you read your Life Reading? In the last 5 months.
6. In what respects do you feel that your Life Reading was (1) true, (2) false, (3) correct, (4) imaginary, (5) hocus pocus, (6) inaccurate, (7) incomplete, (8) trivial? True. - I do enjoy entertaining, our home if always open, to our girls their friends, as well as ours. Yes, we do enjoy doing for others, consider it a great privilege if we can help in any way. I certainly do not have any time for a smutty or pointed story. Have always had a innate desire to be a reporter, - or writer. In High School, won a prize for a short story offered by Colonial Dames of West Virginia, for best story of Colonial days before 1776. As child was always writing and putting on dramatics with playmates. I do like things orderly, - don’t always accomplish aim along that line. In first World War, took Red Cross Nurses Aid Course, and had been called for active duty, to report at camp Oglethorpe, when war ended, and others cancelled. I have been a teacher in this entity, - (in the public schools) also a Sunday School Teacher, Primary Department. The above are in accord with my Life Reading.
7. Do you believe in a reincarnation of the soul and, if so, why? Yes. Because it is the most logical and satisfying answer to every problem; and points a true course for spiritual development.
8. What is your idea or concept of Karma? Is it (a) a state to which a people aspire, (b) a state to which an individual aspires, (c) an environmental influence, (d) a hereditary influence, (e) something you yourself have done or thought or left undone and unthought in a previous incarnation? Karma to me, means the carrying over of influences from past incarnations, either good or bad, - this incarnation is a chance to work out those influences and raise the soul development for yourself and others.
9. Have you in any respect consciously changed your (1) vocation, (2) thoughts, (3) actions or reactions toward others as a result of your Life Reading?
10. Assuming your life to be no casual accident or experiment, do you have any new or different concept as to the purpose of your life as a result of your Life Reading? Answer to 9 & 10. My Life Reading, and before that reading “There is a River”, opened up and made clear reincarnation, and from there the way to lead to a broader richer awareness of Christ and His Plan for mankind, which become more wonderful each day, as we let Him use as channels thru which or whom he works wonders marvelous to behold. Thru my Life Reading I met others of “like mind” and we formed Study Group, and used book. A Search for God, - also an Edgar Cayce product, our group had grown spiritually beyond our fondest hopes, and many are carrying this spiritual gain to others. We are now reading Book 11. A Search for God, it is filling our needs, and we are very grateful for such a guide.
11. Have you ever systematically or otherwise set apart any part of your day, week, month or any other period of your time for introspection or an examination and analysis of your inner self (and we do not mean writing in a diary) as suggested in your Life Reading? If not, why not and, if so, are there any results measurable to you? Yes, I set apart the early morning hours, five to seven, for prayer and meditation, and reading the Bible and other spiritual literature. Needless to say those hours “set” the pattern of the day. I did not do this immediately after having the Life Reading, - but it led to this seeking for spiritual development, and for two years, these hours have brought me much happiness.
12. Do you regard your vocation, whether it be as laborer, supervisor, manager, official, engineer, lawyer, doctor, housewife, mothers, or what not, as the dominant force in your life or do you look upon your vocation as an agency through which you can the better fulfil your purpose in this life? In my business and also as a Wife and Mother, these can and are the agency thru which I can better fulfil my purpose in life.
13. How, in your opinion, can our Association best carry on the work of Edgar Cayce and the good for which he stood? In making the report on your life reading my we suggest that comments be made on each paragraph. This offers an opportunity to bring out the finer points of the reading. If you can list any other items pertaining to your development which would tie in with the information in the reading, it would be most helpful to have them. I think you are doing a grand job now. I consider it a great privilege to have had a Life Reading, - it has changed my entire outlook on life, giving it an objective and rhythm I could not imagine possible. After the Life Reading I became active in the Red Cross as Grey Lady, which I enjoyed very much.

R2. 7/11/62 GD’s note: Mrs. [4041] has continued to be actively interested in the A.R.E. work. She never met EC personally but since his death has visited A.R.E. several times and I feel that she is truly worthy of the good things her reading had to say about her.

R3. 10/2/72 Mrs. [4041] wrote from Klinik Bircher-Benner, 8044 Zurick, Switzerland, Keltenstrasse 48: “I am here for 4 weeks for arthritis. My sister is with me for the same reason. It is a wonderful place, run on natural food diets, medicines, herb baths, treatments, etc.

“The reason I am writing you is Edgar Cayce! When I go any place I always ask God to use me, and you know as well as I how thrilling to see the doors open. And so, the second day we were here I was with one of the doctors and in a joking way mentioned reincarnation, and he said ‘Do you believe in it?’ You know what my answer was! He said ‘I have read several books of Edgar Cayce!’ Then we were off. Also he could not find anyone in Zurich to talk with about this subject. I told him I would write to find out if there are any A.R.E. Groups here. I am sending you his name and address to send him a membership form and mailing list. He would like very much to visit Va. Beach.

“I do hope to get to Va. Beach soon. I was busy this summer closing the catering business, so I did not go any place. Pray for my healing. With love and God’s blessing,” Always, [4041]

Background

Background

B1. 3/25/44 She verified daughter [4030]‘s appointment and submitted questions for a Life Rdg., including: “What phases of my previous lives would help me to understand this one better? I have often wondered why I am not asked to join small clubs, or small intimate parties. We love company and entertain, but I am bored with the ordinary club meeting, and feel it a waste of time to play cards, though I do enjoy a game now and then. I get more real satisfaction from securing an order that is hard to get, than a dozen card parties, but I do like small friendly gatherings, and parties… I have read your Bulletins and am intensely interested in your psychic work and all the faintly glimpsed fields it opens. So much of the Scripture has a new and clearer meaning. I have taught a S.S. Class for 16 yrs., and often I felt like giving up my work to someone else, for my vision was so dim, but since reading ‘THERE IS A RIVER’ the entire plan God has for us, our life before and the entity to come, all seems so much one big pattern, it has given me such understanding that I long for power to bring the knowledge to others. But mostly people are such skeptics in such matters, it is hard to convince them. I have two lovely young daughters who are most interested in your work, and I hope their lives may be more full and lived to a better understanding by their knowledge.”

Mentioned Entities

Entity (Cayce Term), Purpose, Ideal, Incarnation, A.R.E. (Association for Research and Enlightenment), Reincarnation, Soul, Thomas Sugrue, Karma, Records (Atlantean), Rome, Search for God Study Groups, Astrology, Atlantis, Book of Job, Creative Forces, Earth Changes, Gertrude Cayce, Gladys Davis, Grace

Source: The Complete Edgar Cayce Readings, A.R.E. CD-ROM (2006). Reading 4041-1, ReadingID 11734.