This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 23rd day of February, 1931, in accordance with request made by his mother Mrs. - [959].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mrs. [959] and her son [146], and brother-in-law, Mr. [...] and L. B. Cayce.

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1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [146] - this we have had before. Now, we find there is considerable improvement in the general physical conditions of the body. Those conditions as relate to the proper coordinations through the system, and the effects that reflexes have upon the physical organism, ALL show improvements.
2. We find there should be, at least for the time being, the continued reactions of those osteopathic manipulative forces, as well as the general conditions in system. Some alterations may be made as respecting the administering of the manipulations. Not that those in the lumbar and sacral are to be any the less active in the manner in which the corrections and administrations are given, but some particular attention in a gentle nature may be given those centers from which the sensory system receives impulses - through the central nervous force from the upper dorsal and cervical to the forces of the sensory centers, as to the vocal box, auditory nerve centers, eye and ear, and nasal centers - so that, as the coordinations are made more and more in accord with normalcy, the reactions will become nearer and nearer normal.
3. As has been given in the first, there was the decided change in the first period of change. There has been a more decided change in the second period. There will now be seen the faster reaction through THIS period. While it apparently may seem that the changes are slow, let each that applies those corrective measures, those that watch with the anxiety for the recuperative forces to establish themselves, be not over hasty in the administering, nor over anxious; knowing that there IS the continued growth towards the normalcy. Ready for questions.
4. (Q) Is it necessary or advisable to continue the Mayblossom Bitters? If so, how long?
   (A) Until we have created through the system the lack of a nerve reaction, when the body is erect in its walking or MOVING state. The CUSHIONS, or the centers in the lumbar and sacral, have been so sensitized by those conditions that have so long existed, as to prevent a normal reaction in the erect state for the body, see? This will aid impulses, and will PREVENT the re-occurrence as the conditions are made physically, or locally, nearer normal. It may be necessary that some two or three more quantities be taken. This will depend entirely upon the DEVELOPMENTS as conditions progress. It would be well that there be periods when this is left off for a day, or a period; then see the reactions as come to the system; for as the strength in walking, as the development in the mental, as the reactions in any developing period - these are ACTIVE BY the USE of NORMALCY, see?
5. (Q) Will the jerking or throwing back of head ever return or get worse than it is at present?
   (A) Dependent upon whether corrections are made that produce same or not. If these are allowed to remain, even as at PRESENT, there may be the possibility - with over exertion in any form or character that these WOULD return; or there is the possibility - WITHOUT any of the accidents as the bodies are heir to - of becoming more and more normal, and they would never re-occur - see? These are possibilities. Now, the CONDITION to be met - is to make it as near normal as possible through the cerebro-spinal centers, and ESPECIALLY through centers where the sympathetic and cerebro-spinal make physical connections, see? Hence, as is given where changes may be made in the manipulative forces - that is, where the centers in the cerebro-spinal system, in the upper portion - Now these are not to be made without RESPECT to that administration in the lumbar and sacral, but in the upper dorsal and through the cervical, where the auditory centers are associated with, and make direct connection to, those of the sympathetic. That means we take such centers as come through the face, the chin, the neck, the head - FOLLOW them from their central points in the capillary and lymph circulation to their center, or ganglia from which they receive their impulse in the cerebro-spinal system. Point of chin, in the eye region - just above the eyes. In the head region, just above the ears. In the 1st and 2nd cervical region and the area that runs to the exterior, or the maxillary centers. ALL of these, we see, are as of the superficial - yet they have their effect, where there have been impingements. Awaken those centers that act directly with all of the organs in the equilibrium of the body to the ear drums themselves, along the Eustachian tubes - which would be well to be massaged; not INTERNALLY - as breaking up a lesion - but feed the impulses, so that - when hearing (as the body does) - the mouth will not remain so much open, nor will there be those same reactions as come from incoordination with superficial and central nerves. These will be particularly from the 3rd and 4th dorsal area to the full 1st and 2nd cervical area. These should be dealt with GENTLY; not DEEP manipulations as in the lumbar and the lower dorsal.
6. (Q) How often should the osteopathic treatments be given now?
   (A) The deep manipulations - as in the lumbar and sacral area, or lower dorsal - at least once each week. Those of the gentle, or those of the superficials, at least once each week. Then, at least twice each week there should be the osteopathic adjustments and manipulations. It doesn't mean so much the DEEP, or the STRENGTH put forward, as it does the SINCERITY and the mechanical ability that is exercised by the manipulator or applicant, or the one giving such. Let these be in accord; for, as has oft been given, better that a half treatment be had with the proper person, or the proper relationships, than one of a more violent nature without knowing how or why, or the reason. There must be the proper cooperation between one administering and one administered to. As there must be to save a soul from perdition, the desire on the part of one that would feed or give that aid, and the one who would receive same. The body of [146] is such a one that is WILLING. Will those administering be in the same accord?
7. (Q) Is Dr. Crews [Gena L. Crews, D.O.] strong enough to give him the right treatment?
   (A) Strong enough, and efficient - when in sympathy with that given.
8. (Q) From which will he receive the greater benefits in shortest time, Dr. Crews or Dr. McCrary [B. J. McCrary, D.O.]?
   (A) That's unfair! because it would depend upon the individuals themselves, and the manner in which they administer!
9. (Q) Will his speech come gradually, or will it come by rigid training only?
   (A) It will come gradually, but there should be as much of the EFFORT to have the body USE same as possible; but let it be made as EASY as possible, by not making too much of a strain on the auditory and SENSORY system as a whole.
10. (Q) How long before speech will come?
    (A) We will see decided changes to the betterment of same in the next series of treatments.
11. (Q) Shall he be returned to Rosehill School? If so, when? If not, where should he go?
    (A) The home training is much better than Rosehill, or ANY institution - for the mother interest, mother love, is much more helpful than ALL institutional interest.
12. (Q) Can he ever be taught a trade?
    (A) He will take it up himself, naturally! Watch him, as developments come!
13. (Q) Some words he has never been able to form, others are plain.
    (A) These are gradually developing - those of the M, N, or those that are of the lip movement. Now, those as of the R, Aw, or such that make for a deeper vibration, are from the lack of the muscular forces in the vocal box itself. This normal looking, but those of the auxiliary nerve centers to same, as come from the auxiliary centers to the hypogastric and to the cardiac plexus centers - these coming from the 1st and 2nd dorsal area to the sympathetic system, in the 3rd and 4th CERVICAL area - are the ones to be stimulated; as the maxillary centers, in head, throat and neck. Not deep; GENTLY but don't do it too quickly! Take TIME to do it!
14. (Q) He is now 13 years of age physically. How old is he mentally?
    (A) 13 years. The USE of same, or the activities of same are just DORMANT. Nothing ABNORMAL, other than the USE of same.
15. (Q) What causes the tantrums? Is it the result of not being able to make himself understood? or is it merely to gain his point or have his way?
    (A) There are both factors in the conditions, and here patience, persistence and care should be taken. Do not BREAK the will! but we will find that the gentle urging - POSITIVE, but not BRUTAL force in ANY way - would be of aid.
16. (Q) Could hypnotism be used in his case?
    (A) It might be used, but be MINDFUL of who would use same!
17. (Q) If you can, will you locate one?
    (A) Charlie Daniel! [Charles L. Daniel, Hopkinsville, Ky.]
18. (Q) Would auto-suggestion be helpful?
    (A) Most beneficial. This can be given best by mother.
19. (Q) Please give form of suggestion.
    (A) That as is desired to be awakened. Work WITH one applying the manipulative forces in this, but appeal ALWAYS to the INNER being that being awakened in this formative period of the development of the body, mentally and physically. This may be as a form, but should be put in the words of the individual making such suggestions. As the body sinks into slumber: May the self, the ego, awaken to its possibilities, its RESPONSIBILITIES, that, as I speak to you, in the normal waking state you will respond in that same loving, careful manner this is given you. See?
20. (Q) How long should this line of treatment be given before changes, or check reading?
    (A) For another period. At least twenty-seven days.
21. (Q) Would you advise mother to locate at Virginia Beach temporarily with the body?
    (A) Be very well.
22. (Q) Would it be well for body to attend Miss Barclay's school? [Miss Lillian S. Barclay, 400-16th St., Va. Beach]
    (A) Be excellent.
23. (Q) Any other advice regarding this body at present?
    (A) As has been given, much might be said as respecting the abilities that lie within the scope of this body's development. Let those who would wait, those who minister with, those who minister for the healing of THIS body - in its gaining of its coordination, in the gaining of its rightful position in the affairs and among peoples know that they labor WITH the Lord, those who look to Him for aid; for in Him IS the life and the light, the understanding and the healing MUST come from within. We are through with this reading.

BACKGROUND

1. 1/05/31 Mother obtained Ck. Physical Rdg. 146-2 advising Mayblossom Bitters and osteopathy for improving his long standing retardation [deaf-mutism, epilepsy, etc.].
2. 1/31/31 She requested Ck. Rdg. on Feb. 23rd, saying he was thriving on the Mayblossom Bitters and she was expecting results.

REPORTS

1. 2/28/31 His mother, Mrs. [959], wrote from Norfolk, Va. to GD:
   "Dr. B. J. McCrary [D.O.] is very anxious to have a copy of all three of [146]'s rdgs. I thought you might give him the copy you made for Miss Barclay, as I am not going to enter [146] in her school. Then I have an extra copy of the second rdg. This would leave you only the first one to make for him. I think Dr. McCrary is going to ask for copies of all the rdgs. for his patients that come from Mr. Cayce. He was delighted with the last rdg.
   "I am going to ask you to send me two more bottles of Mayblossom Bitters. Please send the round ones as they seem to contain more than the flat bottles, and I think two round ones will last until the next reading which will be about 23rd of March."
2. 3/01/31 Mother wrote GD, enclosing ck. for the Mayblossom Bitters:
   "Sorry to see the FINAL announcement about the closing of the Cayce Hospital in today's paper; but it's all for the best, I guess. Hope Mr. Cayce had a nice trip [to N.Y.?] and can soon get everything adjusted."
3. 3/12/31 Mother referred 5483-1.
4. 3/23/31 She obtained Ck. Physical Rdg. 146-4.

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