Reading 5696-1

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Date: 6/17/1931 Sex: F Age: 67 ReadingID: 14133

This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 17th day of June, 1931, in accordance with request made by self - Miss [5696] through her niece, Mrs. […].

[Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Miss [5696] and her niece.]

Time of Reading 11:30 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. …, Va. (Body & enquiring mind - Physical, Mental & Spiritual, with suggestions for improvement - all associations and relations. Questions regarding all phases of her life.)

1. EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, [5696].

2. In the physical forces of the body, we find conditions of which the body should take cognizance, and with the correction of same in the present the body will find itself nearer fit physically and mentally to carry on in a way and manner more in keeping with that as is desired to be builded in the experiences of the body.

3. In the physical body, we find the body has been under stress and strain physically AND mentally, so that there is a depletion of the energies and the vitality of the body, through the creating of those conditions in the mental body as make for congestions in portions of the system. These in the physical being prevent the eliminations in a normal way and manner, thus gradually blocking the system, as it were, producing through this those of areas or portions where disorders cause uneasiness, over distress through the non-activity of the system in a normal manner, thus bringing tendencies for the torpidity in the liver, the tendency for an internal rather than an external circulation, poor circulation to the capillaries, heaviness in the feet, pains at times through the hips and through the side. These, as we find, coming from these disorders. Bad tastes in the mouth, as it were. Headaches, or burning in the eyes, and pains through the neck and to the lower portion. These are rather as warnings, than as disorders that may not be removed, or relieved; for the activities of the body, as it has experienced, has made for an active PHYSICAL body and an active MENTAL body. WORRIMENT is bad.

4. In meeting the physical needs, we would take those of the rubs and of the massage that STIMULATE the capillary circulation, also making for a better elimination through the alimentary canal; not at the expense of other portions of the system, but that that will make for the proper distribution of those forces as are in the system for assimilation, those forces as are USED energies being eliminated. Cabinet sweats, followed by salt rubs, with those of a low electrical vibration, will enliven the whole physical forces of the body. These, as we find, would be well to be taken in the beginning at least twice each week, until four to six have been taken, then they may be made farther apart. Either that of the general masseur, or that of the Class(?) System of Fume Bath.

5. In the mental forces of the body, we find these are constructive in their concept, yet with those things that come about that bring discouragements, or disarrangements of that as is of a pre-arranged nature for the mental development, brings those things that make for an even unbalancing. In meeting such, the body should - with its knowledge of creative forces, with its intuitive activities - be able to meet these rather with that, knowing that, KNOW in whom ye have believed, knowing He is able to keep that committed unto Him against any experience that may come to self, knowing that He doeth all things WELL, and that no one is tempted or tried beyond that which they are ABLE to bear, or that is not BEST for their SOUL and SPIRITUAL development; for as the Spirit is willing and the flesh and the carnal forces and desires of same are weak, so is the strength as may be had in HIM capable and WILL prevent any action that will be for the soul’s undoing. That conditions arise that are hard to be understood from MAN’S own view of reasoning, know that, that which comes to pass is that builded, and that necessary for the proper building of the soul that may be one with the Creator. Ready for questions.

6. (Q) Why do I stagger, and am so unsteady on my feet? (A) From toxic forces in system, produced by torpidity in hepatic circulation, especially in the liver and its functioning portion of system. With the cleansing of the system, both as to activities in alimentary canal and as to the stimulation in the circulatory system so as to furnish the renewed energy through the blood supply, taking same from those portions where they are slowed THROUGH the system to the capillaries, to the exterior portions, and to those of the locomotions - this dizziness, this tendency of vertigo, disappears.

7. (Q) Would it be better to go on where I am, or make a change? (A) As WE would find, there may be MANY - or at least SEVERAL places - where the body physical, the body mental, would be BETTER than going on in the present surroundings; for with discouragements, with the disruptions, the disorders as have arisen in the mental being, in the physical surroundings, these make for barriers to be constantly worked against; but with renewed energy PHYSICALLY, renewed energy MENTALLY, as the body may find through those suggestions as given, there may be those places where better surroundings, more CONGENIAL, more easily adaptable to that for the better development of the body.

8. (Q) As change is best, what change shall I make? (A) As we would find would be - There ARE those TO whom, THROUGH whom, the body may dispose of those holdings, those conditions, to an advantage. Then, invest in those places, those SURROUNDINGS, that may be builded in a most satisfactory, or more SATISFACTORY way and manner. That these would appear to some to be, as it were, a backward step, or as to some as admitting of failure in some directions, if these may be made right with thine own conscience - and with that Creative Energy that builds and gives, and gives - then there IS no failure in thine experience!

9. (Q) Would satisfactory sale of property be possible now? (A) There have been those in Rocky Mount, in Roanoke, in other portions of that particular portion of the country, TO whom, THROUGH whom, satisfactory arrangements or sale may be made.

10. (Q) How will I be able to meet the bills for the running expenses of the business for the past nine months? (A) Let those that are past dead bury the past dead, see? DO NOT worry over that, that may NOT be helped. As the house is set in order for the changes, these will take care of themselves through their natural channels.

11. (Q) How will I best meet the mortgages on the property? (A) By the sale of same!

12. (Q) How can I raise money to carry on the business for the coming year? (A) We would make a change, and not raise it! There are other directions in which we would put the efforts!

13. (Q) What am I best fitted to do? (A) Counsel and advise with those in a motherly, matronly manner as labor with and for others, through their own struggles and development

14. (Q) Can I write? (A) CAN write!

15. (Q) Who was I in the past? (A) There are MANY varied conditions. These may best be reached through other CHANNELS, or through other records.

16. (Q) Is there a fortune in Wales left by one George or Henry Wailes Ellis to his heirs in America? (A) Henry Wailes Ellis, as we find. This may best be followed through those listings of same with Lloyd’s in London, and there would be some fifteen HUNDRED that would be eligible for an interest. These are not ALL in America. Some are in Australia. In following this, it would require some real activity on the part of the heads or branches of the family, but it’s WORTH considering!

17. (Q) Where can we find the records of the heirs in America? (A) This, as has been given, the first is with Lloyd’s in London these that first CAME to America. Then through the regular genealogical actions of such developments, may these be traced - see?

18. (Q) Where in Wales will we find out about the money? (A) Go to Lloyd’s first!

19. (Q) Where did George or Henry Wailes Ellis live in Wales? (A) These we may all find in the records in Lloyd’s.

20. (Q) How can I best further the plans intended for me? (A) Keeping in attune, or in accord with that as speaks oft from within. Think not as to who will ascend to make known His will, or who would go that we may hear, but HIS Spirit beareth witness with thy Spirit, and making one’s will in accord with that as speaks from within gives the sure knowledge and understanding of what HE would have us do. We are through.

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Reports

Reports & Follow-up

R1. 6/31 Letter following 5696-1: ”…In the reading which you gave me on June 17, 1931 you said that I must make a change

• what kind of a change? Does it mean a different kind of business or just change of location? In change of location, where would it be best to go? I am completely at sea as to how to dispose of my holding share to such advantage as will take care of the mortgages and have enough left to begin business again. Could I exchange this property for property on the water front at Virginia Beach? If it means change of business also, then what kind of business must I engage in? For I must work for a living. There is another party financially interested in this business who must be considered. Can she still be connected with me in whatever the change may bring? Would it be best to stay here and run the business until it can be disposed of to advantage? Would it make any difference? In the reading you said that I could write - what kind of writing can I do? Short stories, poetry or what? I hope that would be directed either to the seashore or the mountains somewhere.

“I hope you can guide me in all of this as I am badly worried. I suppose this will call for another reading to clear up all of this, if so, I will send another check. It is hard for me to spare the money now, but such is my confidence in you and everything that I feel I must. I thank you for all that you’ve done and will do for me. I hope to see you again soon though I can not be at the reading for these questions. I will be here whenever you say that you can give the reading…”

R2. 7/9/31 EC’s letter: ”…Delay in answering your letter of recent date has been on account of our having to make a change in our base of operations, and trying to get straightened sufficiently so that we can go ahead with the work. [You see [EC] is referring here to his move from 35th Street to the corner of 105th Street and Ocean, following the close of the Cayce Hospital, which street was later renumbered to read 67th Street.]…”

R3. 7/12/31 Letter submitted additional questions which are included in 5696-2, also: ”…I have written to Lloyd’s of London about two weeks ago, but I suppose that is not time enough to hear from them. I shall be praying all the time that you can give me light, in order that I may be able to do what is best for others as well as myself. Check is enclosed. Thanking you again, I am…”

R4. 7/17/31 EC gave the second reading, 5696-2.

Background

Background

B1. 10/10/30 Letter preceding 5696-1: ”…I know that you do not make a practice of giving readings to people for financial reasons, but I am almost crazy with worry about my business. I started a Tea Room and shop for college girls here at … twenty-one years ago. At first I did a very good business. Then competition began to come in. The college took the book business and supplies. I had toilet articles, etc. Two drugstores have almost taken that. It seems that everything I think of and start somebody comes along and takes it, or at least a good part of it. The last thing to happen was a Tea Room started within half a block of me by two women of means. They have fixed the Tea Room very attractively - oriental rugs, etc. Of course I can’t afford to do all of that, but my place is pretty and neat and the food excellent. My problem is how to meet the interest on the mortgages on my place. Just as I thought I had a chance to pay some on the principal somebody else would take my ideas and go ahead with them because they had the money and I didn’t. With business as it is now I almost go crazy trying to find a way to meet my bills and interest. You know if the interest isn’t paid I will lose my home and everything that I have worked so hard to get. The mortgages amount to 17,900, so you see the interest is over a thousand dollars a year. It almost kills me to think of losing everything and a business that I have worked so hard to establish. Will you not give me the assistance that I am asking? I understand that you charge 20 for a reading. This amount I will send you as soon as you tell me that I may. I am just desperate, not knowing which way to turn to meet all of the obligations falling due. The interest was due - part of it - on September 29th. I could not meet it. Please, please, tell me what to do. I have fasted and prayed over it, but perhaps I still lack faith to accomplish what is to be done. I suppose that is only human. I believe God will tell you how to direct me, so that I can meet the situation and save my home and a living for myself and a few others. If I were younger it would not be so hard - but I am 66 years old, though I am active and worked day and night to cut down expenses. Please, Mr. Cayce, help me for I am almost crazy. I know you will think I’m entirely so when you read this incoherent letter. If you would like to know who I am, Mrs. […] who is assistant Dean of Women at … University can tell you, for she is one of my nieces. May God let you help me.”

B2. 10/17/30 EC’s letter: ”…I have yours of the 10th I certainly appreciate your position and your request but we are unable to comply with all the requests, and in as much as the hospital is in operation for the aid of the human ills we feel that, being limited as we are, it is only just and right that we confine our endeavors in this direction. This, I am sure you will greatly understand when you read the two little pamphlets I am sending.

“Trusting you will be able to get matters satisfactorily adjusted, and we may of some way be of service, I am” Sincerely, Edgar Cayce…

Mentioned Entities

Physical Body, Soul, England, Massage Therapy, Mental Body, Records (Atlantean), Virginia Beach, Australia, Cayce Hospital, Creative Forces, Gertrude Cayce, Gladys Davis, Hydrotherapy, Intuition, Prayer, Vibration

Source: The Complete Edgar Cayce Readings, A.R.E. CD-ROM (2006). Reading 5696-1, ReadingID 14133.