Reading 4341-2

TEXT OF READING 4341-2 M ADULT

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Date: 10/26/1928 Sex: M ReadingID: 12165

This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 26th day of October, 1928, in accordance with request made by self - [4341] (Count [4341]).

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

Time of Reading 5:30 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. New York City.

1. GC: You will have before you the body and the enquiring mind of [4341] New York City, and his business associations and relations. You will answer the questions which I will ask you regarding same.

2. EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, [4341]. This we have had before. As has been given, much may be said respecting the abilities and that to the which THIS entity, THIS body, may attain in the present experience, especially since, in the application of WILL as respecting associates, the body withdraw from conditions and surroundings that, while in the monetary standpoint were satisfactory to some, yet the policies and attitude of associates being unsatisfactory to the mind and the determination of the body [4341], the will was applied in the manner as to make for self the better expression of that to which the body physically would attain in the present experience.

3. As given, many fields are open to the body. Those of the character in which the body has had the better or more efficient training will be those easier to succeed IN. However, in ANY line that is in accord with the ideas, ideals, OF the body, the body may make a physical, a mental, a financial, a social success in.

4. In the contemplated council or meeting, as was given, there were hindrances brought about by some that would be unsatisfactory in the minds of some individuals, and these occurred by a mishap, or a word from a former associate. This, however, will not hinder this meeting eventually coming about, nor will it other than offer a larger, better, bigger opportunity for the body to function in. Ready for questions.

5. (Q) Does this refer to the first question regarding Studebaker conference? (A) Refers to that conference.

6. (Q) How should body proceed with him? (A) Do not be over anxious about this conference. Merely, or formally, seek the presence of the one through whom the conference would be best fitted with; that it, through the same channel that there was the first intimation of the plausibility of such a conference. Seek through that channel, [4341].

7. (Q) Will there be a position for the body with the Enka Corporation in handling Rayon? (A) This offers a wide and varied opportunity. Seek the conference with those establishing and opening the mills. This offers the BEST opportunity in this line. As to which the body would choose, this choice must be made by self, but many channels will be open, and there is not the necessity of a hurried decision.

8. (Q) How shall body approach Enka officials? (A) Through those that are establishing new mills, see?

9. (Q) What opportunities are there in the Federal or Albert Pick, Barth Co? (A) In MANY of these lines there are opportunities for the body. The would be especially in that of handling that portion in which the Pick, Barth Company furnishes the full line of furnishings for buildings, equipping same; and the projection of the business in this line offers the larger opportunities. Not only would the body be able to use the ABILITIES, but expand much in the ability of being well received, as well as being capable of meeting the situations as would arise concerning such undertaking. In this portion, or in this line, would the body fit into such an organization the best. Making estimates, meeting the individuals, going over such with various individuals, furnishing apartments, hotels, offices, banks, and such. Make the approach for such through the vice-president of the company.

10. (Q) Shall body connect in automotive or aeroplane industry as representative here or abroad? (A) In other fields offer BETTER opportunities, though as given, in ANY ONE the body might decide as being satisfactory (that is, the policies of those with whom the body would be associated - THIS must be the first prerequisite in making a connection; that the policies can be made one with the ideals of self, see?), then the abilities in every direction will be as assets, and the liabilities will be nil, toward making a success financially, mentally, physically, socially.

11. (Q) Should the body again engage in his old line of business? (A) Rather in a broader field, as we find.

12. (Q) How can body assist in developing of Hospital of Association of National Investigators? (A) Know the policies and purposes and aims, and do these fit with the ideals of self, the body may lend aid in word, deed, action, and by the NATURAL tendency of the native tongue to the phenomena itself. Does the criterion OF the Association conform with the ideals of self, lend aid. If they do not, then do NOT lend aid.

13. (Q) What immediate investment can body make for good returns in increased value? (A) None would THIS refer to stock at present would be very safe. There are many that are sky-rocketing, but runs up and down. But for such, with the body’s ideals and ideas concerning same, study THESE somewhat FIRST, and FIRST HAND, before attempting anything in THAT direction. We are through for the present.

Reports

Reports & Follow-up

R1. 10/27/28 EC’s letter to [4341]:

Count [4341] New York City

Dear Count [4341]

I was indeed glad to have yours of the 21st. I’m sorry to say I haven’t been feeling good since my return from New York, and with so many things to look after, and so much work piling up on me, possibly I haven’t taken as good care of myself as I should. I’m feeling some little better, and hope I have almost mastered this cold anyway.

We took the opportunity to get this second reading for you, and I’m in hopes that there will be sufficient outline here to assist you in making some definite plans. Possibly there are other questions that will arise from time to time, or there may be the time when you will of necessity have to make a decision between propositions. If we can at that time be of help, don’t fail to call on us.

I’m sure you have found Mr. Kahn quite an interesting man, and I’m sure you must have enjoyed the associations a great deal. He certainly speaks very wonderfully of you, since I have been hearing from him occasionally.

I certainly hope that both yourself and the Countess are quite well. I’m hoping you are making your arrangements to be with us on the 11th. Tell the Countess I’m expecting her to make the moving picture of the occasion. It is certainly very fine that we will have Dr. Brown with us, I think, for he is quite a well known man, and is head of the scientific research work of the State. This will give us the proper classification.

Hoping to have been of service, and with kindest personal regards to you both - hoping to see you on the 11th, I am

Sincerely, Edgar Cayce EC:GD

R2. 11/18/28 [4341]‘s letter to EC:

Edgar Cayce Esq. Virginia Beach, Va.

My dear Mr. Cayce

It was with pleasure that I received your communication of the 14th inst. including my membership in the Association.

I assure you and the board of governors that I shall do everything possible to be a worthy addition to your organization, and of all times will have the interest of our ideal aims at heart.

As soon as I shall be again permanently connected in business and this transition period is over, I shall once more try and substantiate my feelings in a monetary manner towards the success of our newly organized association, and whenever possible I shall avail myself of the worthy readings.

With best wishes for the future of you & the hospital and regards to Mrs. Cayce & yourself I remain

Sincerely yours [4341]

R3. 1/4/29 EC’s letter:

Dear Count and Countess:-

It seems very unappreciative to have let such a length of time go by before dropping you a note, anyway - but I really have been quite ill - as also was Miss Davis - since my visit to New York, and only in the last day or two have I been able to poke my nose outside the door. This is the first day I have been at my desk.

I want to thank you for the kindness and courtesy shown me while I was there. I appreciate it, even though my silence possibly hasn’t indicated it.

I certainly am hoping that you both enjoyed a very pleasant and very joyous holiday season, and that the New Year will bring to you many of the things that you have been hoping for for a long time.

Let us hear from you whenever you have the opportunity, and again thanking you - and with kindest regards and love from all to you both, I am

Sincerely, EC:GD

R4. 3/4/30 See 2708-2, Par. 16-A advising to employ [4341].

R5. 10/24/31 GD’s letter to [4341]:

Dear Count

Mr. Cayce will be in New York the first of the week at Hotel Victoria. He would like very much to see and talk with you again if you can find it convenient.

Sincerely, Secretary to Mr. Cayce

R6. 12/1/31 [4341]‘s wife’s letter:

Dear Mr. Cayce:-

Just a hurried note as I have a very dear friend whom I feel needs your help. I have told him about you & he and his wife are waiting to hear from you as they want the proper information for joining your Association & benefit by readings. They have always been interested in Physic [Psychic] Phenomena. His trouble, whatever it is, has baffled New York’s finest doctors & threatens his life. Would you be so kind as to send him instructions how to become a member of the Association at your earliest convenience?

They are some of our best friends, & you may address Mr. W. G. Richardson, Chilmark Park, Ossining, New York. He is connected with the First National Bank, N.Y.C. & has just moved out in the suburbs. I shall consider it a personal favor as well & I assure you they are very charming people.

Both the Count & myself were distressed by your recent trouble here in the city, we were both out of the city at the time or we would have been on hand to have given any service possible. Some day I want a reading, we both want some, but bad luck has trailed us going on three years, with no visible sign of deserting us & we cannot afford the price. I have grown so despondent that the only reason I’m here on this miserable earth is because the method, which I would choose to end it all, is not available, of course I do have a few days of rest & relaxation occasionally - please forgive me for telling you my troubles but we do think so much of you & your ability & admire your work. We seldom see any friends, friendship means so little these days unless they can make use of you in some way. We hope to see you next time you are up this way & remember our guest room, if we still have a roof over our heads, is always open to you.

My best regards to your charming wife & accept best wishes from both the Count and myself.

Always cordially, Countess […] N.Y. City

R7. 12/5/31 EC’s letter to Count [4341]‘s wife:

Countess […] New York City

My dear Countess:-

We received your kind letter of the 1st, and have already written to Mr. […] sending him the necessary papers. I trust that we may be of some help to him.

I was indeed very glad to hear from you, but sorry beyond words to know that things are so disappointing to you. I wish it had been possible for me to have seen and talked with you and the Count while I was in New York. Not that I feel I would have had any particularly good thing to say, but to have known you both - to me - has been to love you both, and when those we love are in trouble of any character or kind, we cannot keep their troubles from becoming our troubles as well. During our recent experience in New York, it was very wonderful to find we had such wonderful friends, people whom we had heretofore considered only as pleasant acquaintances proved to be among our staunchest friends.

I wish it were possible for me to say or do something that would prove to you both our love and friendship for you. Won’t you write us about it? Know that we are only too glad to be of any help in any way that it is possible. I can only say, as the Apostle did of old, “Silver and GOLD have I none, but such as I have GLADLY give I unto thee.”

Thank you for your lovely offer. Quite often when in New York I have tried to get in touch with you, but have failed so far each time. Let us hear from you, won’t you?

With all good wishes and love from all here, I am

Sincerely, EC:GD

R8. 2/10/33 (Friday) Wife’s letter:

Dear Mr. Cayce:-

I have met a charming Jewish lady & I want to plan to have her meet the Kahns. She is considered one of New Yorks best mediums.

I called on her after having met her at a party, naturally I told her of you & that I would write you & ask you to communicate with her.

She is greatly interested in your work &: if you could let me know when you expect to be in N.Y. Would like to bring her to see you. In the meantime will you send her your circulars etc.? It was nice to have had a peek at you again & hope we may have the same luck in the near future. I promised the lady weeks ago to write you but we had to move :& that upset things for me, just don’t mention WHEN you got my letter. The lady is Mrs. Tessie Greenberger [Theresa Greenberger?], #601 West 149th St., New York City. The Count joins me in sending love to you & Mrs. Cayce.

Always Cordially […] …, N.Y.

R9. 2/13/33 EC’s letter:

Countess […] …, N.Y.

Dear Countess […]

Yours of recent date, telling me of your meeting with Mrs. Greenberger, has been received. We are today mailing to her some data. I certainly appreciate your interest and trust that, for her sake as well as yours, we may be of some service.

It was good to see you and the Count again. I can’t tell you how much I regret the necessity of your passing through the many things you mentioned when I last saw you, but I hope everything will eventually get straightened out so that you may see the whole experience has had a real place in your better spiritual development. While we may be in turmoil and strife here for a little, I am thinking that we are a long time between periods and what we do here has so much to do with where we spend the next period.

Under separate cover I am sending some data regarding Life Readings, which I believe both you and the Count will find interesting. Also I am sending two membership applications so that you may compare them. We would like very much for you to become an Active Member, so that you may be in line to receive the monthly Bulletin which we are now getting out, a copy of one I am also sending. Just fill out the righthand portion, designating your willingness to contribute or be actively interested as your financial situation permits.

Please remember me very kindly to the Count. I appreciate your writing to us. We all send our love and kindest regards.

Ever the same, ASS’N FOR RESEARCH & ENLIGHTENMENT, INC. EC:GD

R10. 6/1/33 EC’s letter:

Count [4341] and Countess […] …, N.Y.

Dear Count and Countess:

I was, indeed, very happy to see you both again at the meeting a few weeks ago.

I realize from what I have heard you say just how hard things have been with you in a financial way, and I am not asking that you make any large contribution or even a contribution of any nature unless it suits your convenience at this time, but we do want to number you among our membership and to send you from time to time the data that the Association is distributing. I am sure you want to be counted among the membership.

The rules and regulations of the organization, as well as the State Corporation Commission’s are such as to require that we have signed applications from each member that we carry on our list. That is why we are sending this to you at this time. We would like to have this returned by the 15th if at all possible, for that is the time of the meeting of the Annual Congress, and we want to report, of course, as large a membership as we possibly can.

I was very sorry that you didn’t know in time to let your friends know about the meeting in New York, for I have been very anxious to meet them and I am in hopes that when you see them again that you will tell them of the interest that was manifested there at the meeting and of the purpose of our forming groups in New York and vicinity for the study of various phases of the work that the Association is presenting at this time and of our desire, if possible, to be of some help.

Thanking you and with love and kindest regards to you both from all, I am

Sincerely, Edgar Cayce ASS’N FOR RESEARCH AND ENLIGHTENMENT, INC. EC:MD

R11. 12/1/33 Wife’s letter:

Scarsdale, N.Y. P.O. Box 73

Dear Mr. Cayce:-

I have just suffered the loss of my wrist watch, a wedding gift of the Count’s.

Could you help me locate it? I have not been in New York much, spent lots of time with my Father but did not get down your way or I surely would have seen you.

I have not seen the Kahns but hope to as soon as I return to New York, as I am visiting friends in Scarsdale & expect to be here for the next week or 10 days in case you wish to know my whereabouts.

I lost the watch 4 or 5 days ago in the vicinity, it is platinum, diamonds & sapphires & has […] to […] engraved on back. I have ads in the paper.

Could you locate it for me & I’ll go get it & try to pay a reward.

I got your literature but alas we cannot yet be members but rest assured if our day ever dawns, we’ll come running.

I thought you might be glad to do this for me. I have no money to pay now but later perhaps. Love to your family & altho’ I suspect you are very busy would appreciate an early reply.

Always cordially, Countess […]

R12. 12/11/33 EC’s letter to Count [4341]‘s wife:

My dear Countess:-

Yours of the 1st came just about the time I arrived back home. Since then I have been quite unable to do any work of any kind. I presume I must have somewhat overstepped the bounds during my recent visit, and “gave out” and have had to rest up, to get rid of a very deep cold.

In regards to the lost watch, I would like very much to be of help if possible, but we have not undertaken anything of the kind for a long while. In fact, I do not believe that, if we are to do the other character of work which we feel our organization is to accomplish, we have any right to undertake such. This may be a peculiar attitude, and perhaps you will not feel that I am giving this the proper consideration, but my past experience with a work of this nature has been that we may do a number of things and get away with them, but sooner or later we must pay - and the consequences are severe. So, I feel it would be impossible to undertake anything of the kind. Why? Because the forces or influences that would be contacted, interested in just such material things, would not be in keeping with the highest that may be reached in seeking things pertaining to the more spiritual side of life.

I hope you will understand, for I would love to be of help if possible - and I do hope that in some way or manner you will be able to locate this, and I would appreciate it if you will let me hear from you about it.

I’m feeling somewhat better; as yet, though, have not undertaken any work since I left Washington.

Remember me to the Count. All here are very well, and all ask to be remembered to you both. With love and regards, I am

Sincerely, EC:GD

Background

Background

B1. See 4341-1.

Mentioned Entities

New York City, Ideal, A.R.E. (Association for Research and Enlightenment), Gertrude Cayce, Free Will, Gladys Davis, Purpose, Virginia Beach, David Kahn, Entity (Cayce Term), Photography (Atlantean)

Source: The Complete Edgar Cayce Readings, A.R.E. CD-ROM (2006). Reading 4341-2, ReadingID 12165.