This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 11th day of September, 1928, in accordance with request made by self - [78].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Mrs. Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mr. L. B. Cayce, Dr. Thomas B. House, and [78].

TEXT

1. GC: You will have before you the body and the enquiring mind of [78], present in this room. You will answer the questions which we shall ask regarding same.
2. EC: Yes, we have the body and the enquiring mind [78], present in this room. Ready for questions.
3. (Q) What can this body do to restore his faith in himself and make the will to live stronger? or the desire to carry on?
   (A) In considering such conditions for self, there is first the necessity of an individual taking stock OF self, as it were; taking an INVENTORY of self, self's abilities, self's desires, and self's will.
   To make the will one with the Creative Energy should be the desire of EVERY being.
   Then, when self has taken this stock of self, and has outlined to self wherein the shortcomings may lie, in the direction - when this is taken as the criterion - that the desire of self should be to make self's will one with the Creative Energy (whatever one may desire or may in their own minds designate that Energy), and then when this is understood in self, then self may find that there is much reason for carrying on, much reason for the introspection of self.
   In the first, we find the ENTITY - or individual, [78], is much more interested in individuals than in things; yet, having lost CONFIDENCE IN an individual, classes self in the same category. Remove that as any criterion for others.
   Then, in choosing for self, and the manner of conducting self in the way to find the WORLD most interesting, ASSUME responsibilities and live up to those in service for others, for in such one may find all that will give the answering of that within that makes self one WITH that Whole that FILLS the ALL. Then, in this direction would the entity, the body, the mind, find that necessary for the better relationship WITH self. Would the entity gain confidence in others, it must be first within self. Would the entity trust others, the trust must first be within self. Would the body find the closer relationship WITH self, the body must first KNOW self in its relation to that portion of the Whole, see?
4. (Q) Just where and in what place may this body find employment suited to his capabilities and how should he go about to secure same?
   (A) "Seek and ye shall find" may be WELL added, though may be considered an old saying. FIRST find self. As to the place, MANY places offer opportunities for one with the abilities of this body. First the body should not attempt to run, hide or to evade any of home tie responsibilities. Then, the best place to find self IN is in, with and among those of the home. When these are made safe in self's own mind (and SHOULD be by October 15th), then set forth to seek that TO which the body would expend self in. Knowing first that PEOPLES, not things, are those with which the body may find the greatest of successes with. Then, not as a salesman, counter jumper nor as a solicitor in ANY sense. Rather as one that would be a companion, a receiver, a position wherein PEOPLES and their activities may be studied. As has been given, the body may develop itself to exploit, through its own efforts, much of teachings. A study first of human nature and human nature's reaction to given conditions, circumstances or surroundings, would be well to be made by the body. By the MENTAL abilities of the body. In the capacity of hotel clerk, or of one that would guard or keep such places as rooming quarters, or such, see? Also associating self with those that have to do with PEOPLES in various walks, or various spheres of life. Such a place the body may obtain in Chicago through those efforts of Hesson or Taylor, and with the association of those interested in the develop ments of the young in every sphere of physical and mental development, which also would keep the body, the MENTAL ABILITIES OF the body, in touch with those as are connected or associated with the work which the body would study to exemplify or manifest. Find first the application in self, then, of that which may be gained through much offices. In application of self, and its activity or reaction in self, may be read, seen and known among others. Making others the watchword of self, and in service to the OTHER fellow the body may gain success, financially, socially, mentally, spiritually. Do that.
5. (Q) Should the body go to Chicago immediately?
   (A) Only when self has made self safe in that determined effort to be one with the Whole, that may be accomplished best in the home. Return to home FIRST. THEN, when self has established the association or connection through the correspondence as would be necessary in same, and self has been made secure in the desire, the will, the effort, then seek through those channels as given, and success will crown the efforts in the same manner in which the self is expended. Do not expect something for nothing. Well must the entity, the body, learn to gain this: To have, one must give.
6. (Q) What should the body do when it returns to ..., or home?
   (A) Counsel well with those of the home as concerning that it would attempt to accomplish through the manner chosen by self for self's endeavors. Find self first.
7. (Q) What work should the body do?
   (A) That as outlined, for there will be little time for other than finding self before the employment should be reached. See, there's only thirty days.
8. (Q) What studies should be pursued?
   (A) These as outlined in that as may be gained through the association and study as may be accomplished through one the entity or body would find self associated with in that place, that is interested especially in the development of the young - Bradley. We are through for the present.

BACKGROUND

1. 9/11/28 Questions submitted: "As I have no choice in making a decision regarding my future in any college or university, and being forced through necessity to earn my own livelihood [see questions answered in Text of Reading], what studies should I pursue to best make my contribution to the work of the Association?" [See 78-1, Background.]

REPORTS

1. 10/16/28 Mrs. [79], [78]'s mother, wrote letter of appreciation.
2. 10/22/28 Letter: "At present there is no way in which I can thank you for what you've done for me... Start work tomorrow under Mr. Taylor [at Western Union]."
3. 11/19/28 Letter: "My work in the ticker department is pleasant and if I fail in it, it will be my fault, not yours. And I'm grateful to you for it."
4. 1/14/29 Letter: "I cannot over-emphasize the respect I have for Mr. Taylor - he is a most adaptable man...thought probably he could get me a place as ticker solicitor...place me in a position to meet and talk with important people in the business world and I feel I need that sort of thing more than mechanics..."
5. 3/21/29 Mr. R. M. Taylor's letter: "Young [78] has made a change. Now with an automobile finance co. and personally, I feel he has made a wise change. This position will afford him a chance to broaden - meet people - study human nature and at the same time increase his earnings, all of which will eventually help."
6. 3/30 Letter: "I have you to thank for a great many things, particularly my job in Chicago; the year and a half there forms an invaluable part of my experience, and it would not have been possible save through your influence in getting me a place."
7. 12/18/30 See 78-4 seeking further vocational guidance.

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