This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 322 Grafton Avenue, Dayton, Ohio, this 19th day of November, 1924, in accordance with request made by self - [137].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Mrs. Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.

TEXT

1. GC: You will give a physical, mental and spiritual reading, answering all questions I shall ask you relative to any or all of these.
2. EC: Yes, we have the body here. We have had this before, you see.
3. Now, in the physical, the mental, the spiritual, the financial, all have been improved since last we had this.
4. In the physical the body shows improvement throughout. Would be well that the body with the medicinal properties keep in system in smaller quantities than given; that is, half.
5. Take those of the osteopathic vibrations now over the whole system, twice each week, and discontinue the rubs and exercise, but continue with the violet rays, for this vibration is necessary for physical forces, in nerve centers, and circulation. The osteopathic massage will correct now, with the incentives set in mental, for physical development, and increase the assimilation in the system; taking then the general massage or osteopathic manipulation. The deeper manipulations will be given about the eliminating and assimilating centers, increasing appetite and the assimilating centers in body, equalizing circulation, removing nerve strain, preventing congestion and assisting the body in the physical. Do that.
6. In the mental, we find these improved in the manner of coordinating with the spiritual elements of the entity, and the body only has to keep the mental in that way and manner as given, and DO NOT be over-anxious for the forcing of the developments through mental forces, for as the conditions arise for the expanding of the faculties, the body, physically fit, will respond. For the body as given is especially gifted in the discernment of mental and soul forces in the connection with spiritual developments in the physical forces, and is, and will be, able to manifest these through the inanimate forces in the entity's soul and spiritual, correlated with the developments as time and space and environments permit.
7. Follow in that way that leads to the perfect understanding in Him, the giver of all good and perfect gifts, living as the ensample of manifested conditions exemplified in the body before a material world.
8. Be not faint hearted, nor over-anxious, in the development, for the will of Him, the giver, must be made the will of the man.
9. (Q) Why has this body, [137], not gained weight?
   (A) The strain through the anxiousness of the material forces and the lack of assimilations for the body. Hence the change in the manner of the body's gaining those physical attributes.
10. (Q) How can he put his finances in such a condition as to permit him to concentrate to his greatest possibility on his psychic development?
    (A) Be not dismayed, for the development in psychic forces must manifest in and through the present conditions, and conditions physical, financial, must of necessity be one and a part of the development. As is given in this: In whatsoever state one finds (as he has found himself) oneself, make self content; not satisfied, but content, ever working toward that oneness of mind (of body, of will, with the development), or universal, or psychic forces. Do not war against these conditions. Make of conditions the stepping-stones to the development necessary to meet the daily needs in physical, in mental, in financial.
11. (Q) Is he conducting himself according to the injunction given him in a previous reading? If not, how can he, and where has he failed?
    (A) Conduction of the mental forces must keep in the way as given. Failure only in over-anxiousness, producing strain on physical and mental forces, preventing the proper correlation of all within self. Keep in the way as outlined here.
12. (Q) What should he do now to further develop his psychic power? Is he making progress in this development? If not, how can he?
    (A) Making progress and keeping in the way as has been given, entering into the silence with that injunction, "Here am I. Use me.."
13. (Q) What message of encouragement and hope for future happiness and benefit to be derived from the developing of his psychic powers, can you give this body?
    (A) When the body makes these, as outlined, a part of the whole of its existence in a physical, or material, mental or mind, or soul, and the development gives of the contentment, the body finds helpfulness, cheerfulness, loveliness, all of the perfected gifts as shown in a material world, for it will and does make the radiation among all whom the body becomes associated with, this fullness of these conditions exemplified in the body, and all become cognizant of the SOMETHING that separates, yet makes the person and individual the one of the audience, no matter what circumstances may arise, and all seek counsel. Only this injunction: Keep thyself aright, presenting self wholly acceptable, which is but a reasonable service.

BACKGROUND

1. 11/15/24 Letter from [137]: "...I assure you my delay in writing to you has not been intentional and hope you will pardon the seeming negligence. Your readings have brought us both a great deal of comfort and help, but of course raise many questions.
   "(Before I go any further I am going to take the liberty of asking if, at your convenience, you will give a reading on how [140] can avoid the dangers her horoscope mentions. Namely car accident around Dec. 21 and fire in April of this year. The warnings of these things have given her some uneasiness and would appreciate you giving as complete information as you can.)
   "And while we are on the subject of readings, may I ask also that at some date you give me a physical check-up answering the questions: 1 - Why have I not gained weight? 2 - Should I continue the use of medicine and violet ray, morning exercise and back rub? So much for that. Now to write of what really interests me and I believe you. The development if possible of my power.
   "Your interpretations of the few things I have seen are indeed interesting and unusual, but again I must ask for advice from your readings. Here is the story.
   "For a few nights I seemed to really be making headway in my development, but lately I have had no success, I can feel that I am not doing and going about the whole thing just right, but would like to have you tell me why and what I should do that I am not, along these lines. Information both spiritual and financial might assist me greatly, as I feel absorption of the mind by finance may be too much for the spiritual. That is, is the mind too greatly occupied with financial affairs and if so, how can this be relieved, and how acted upon?
   "I want you to understand that it is my great desire to develop my power and be able to use it in a proper way, and it is along these lines that I am trying to work. How splendid it would be if I could intelligently and properly work in conjunction with you and your splendid work. For that I strive, but I feel greatly the need for your assistance now. Some of my questions are: 1 - How can I put my finances in such a condition as to permit my body to concentrate to its greatest possibility on its psychic development? 2 - My present financial objective is not for my personal glory nor is it great. Its object is for another. If this were not bothering me I could put my mind in better condition for what I believe to be real worth while work, that of working with you. How can I do it? 3 - Am I conducting myself according to the injunction given me in a previous reading? If not how can I and where have I failed? 4 - What should be done to develop my psychic power? 5 - Am I making progress in this development? If not, why and how can I?
   "I full well realize that I am asking a great deal of you, but as it is your power to help I hope you will see fit to do so. But be assured I do not want to overburden you or make a nuisance of myself. However, I do feel that each of your readings give you unlimited pleasure and satisfaction if they are of help to others and believe me they have and I am sure will continue to be just that to me.
   "With faith, I am sure you will properly benefit in the long run from what may seem hardships now. I know you have and will continue to have the faith and goodness.
   "[140] (wife) and [4255] (mother-in-law) are acting on the advice of your reading and feel the benefit from and of course their appreciation to you.
   "The horoscopes are wonderful but require much study and thought. Big and fine things seem doubtful to most of our small minds, and I presume our minds cannot be big until we can remove and understand that doubt.
   "I hope I have not bored you in this letter and that it will be legible to you. I could go on writing you indefinitely, but will save some for later.
   "For the present be assured of my pleasure and privilege in knowing you. However, I do believe we must have met at some time, for with such a power as you tell me I have, someone must have awakened me to it.
   "Although I have not met your wife and children, [900] has told me much and I hope to soon have the opportunity of meeting them and again seeing you.
   "With kindest regards to you and a hope and trust for the continuation of your good work, I remain greatly indebted to you..."
   "P.S. If you see fit to give my spiritual reading Wednesday noon, I will be on floor of Exchange..."
2. 11/17/24 Brother [900]'s letter: "One word before I close. Won't you please help [137] all you possibly can. I don't want him to lose heart or become discouraged and his assistance in our project will be unlimited if only he may and will develop the psychic power I'm sure he has. See if you can't both help and encourage him. In your reading for him you might include: 'What message of encouragement, and hope for future happiness and benefit to be derived for the developing of his psychic powers, can you give this body, [137]?'" [See 137-7, Par. 13-A.]

REPORTS

1. 12/10/24 He obtained dream interpretation rdg. 137-8.

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