Edgar Cayce Readings, 254-52

Time: 3:20 P. M. Eastern Standard Time.

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GC: You will have before you the body and the enquiring mind of Edgar Cayce, the phenomena that manifests itself through this body, also all the conditions and circumstances that surround this body and the phenomena itself. You will tell us what is the proper and correct method to proceed under the existing circumstances and conditions, answering questions for those so vitally interested, as they themselves have asked them, answering the questions to each individually.
EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, Edgar Cayce, present in this room. Also the phenomena that manifests itself through this body, and those conditions and circumstances that surround the body, the phenomena, the interest as manifested by individuals present and afar, those present in the earth's plane, those present in the Borderland, and the inter-between.
In the first, the physical forces in the body, Edgar Cayce, need that attention, that the body mental, the body physical, may be the better channel for those manifestations that may be presented through the body, through these channels, will the better development come from the information that may be given.
Care should be taken as to the eliminations, the proper characterization in the diet, the proper potential forces as to the activities of the body in relationship both to the mental and to the physical forces of the body. These have oft been outlined, will the entity, the body physical heed those that are given in those outlines that were set for the young men of old [Dan. 1], even those companions to one who stands near in the present - Daniel. [11/08/29 EC's Rdg. 294-120 advised the Biblical diet.]
In the consideration of conditions, circumstances, that surround the body and those interested in the furtherance of the work, the manifestations that have been exemplified in a greater or lesser degree in the associations of the individuals, much might be given as to the errors and the correctness of various individuals' activities as respecting same. Many having lost sight of the purposes, the ideals, have presented strange fires upon the altars of truth. These are necessarily blinding to those that would remain, even in the straight and narrow path. Be not blinded to those conditions that easily beset each individual, yet there must ever remain that loving care, that perfect differentiation between that that would build for constructive influences in the lives of those that would associate themselves in carrying forward that of truth, that is life itself, as is set in Him who has ever presented a way for a more perfect relationship between the Creator and the creature.
In existent conditions, turmoils, strife - even harsh words that stireth up anger are in the minds and the hearts of many. Then, in considering the conditions that are necessary for the proper way of procedure, proceed slowly. Be not hasty either in word or deed, rather relying upon those presentations that may come from as perfect [as possible] a meditation from the heart and soul of each, WITH that figure that each would have as the ideal or the guiding star, the guiding factor in that as would be accomplished. If the star, the hope, that to be attained, is of the earthly influences, then set that as thine aim. Are those influences, those ideals, to be such as will aid each soul to gain a better insight as to its relations with its Creator, then be guided by that influence that seemeth right with the knowledge thou hast already in hand as pertaining to those influences. Guiding, guarding and directing in this way and manner, may each then present to that throne that question, that desire, that INTENT as IT, that soul, is to have in ITS relation TO that as is to be ACCOMPLISHED by such a gathering together, such an undertaking as may be determined in the heart, the mind, the soul, of each.
First, as has been oft given, there is STRENGTH in unity of purpose - for, as has been given, "Where two or three gather together in my name, I am in the midst of same", and if in that name ye ask BELIEVING ye shall receive according to the faith that lies within each and every one of you; for God is not mocked, and whatsoever ye sow, so shall ye reap. As ye build, so shall the STRUCTURE be. If such a structure becomes top-heavy, or there is presented those things that make for strife, contention, selfishness, these beget the children thereof. If same is founded in love, in peace, these beget the children thereof. These must be considered first and foremost in the heart of each as they approach a truth as may be founded, even in that termed by the world as superstition, ignorance, and such; yet out of the mysteries to the blind comes those forces, those manifestations, that make life worth living for those that seek to know the light.
Then, in considering conditions, circumstances as surround the body, as surrounds the phenomena itself - be not hasty in re-organization, yet there should be - there MUST be - a PHYSICAL organization of those concepts of those that attempt to propagate or to disperse truths that may be, have been, and will be attained or gained through such channels.
In the formation of same, choose under what flag, what star, what hope, as may be found in that as is to be sought by those that would form such a physical organization. And in choosing let the name under which such should be formed signify that as is to be found in the seeking - whether Peace, whether Joy, whether Fame, whether Fortune, whether Hopes of an Understanding, or Hopes in the Physical sense - let THESE be in accord with that so sought, so presented, so represented. In choosing, let a leader, a manager - one who may be said the soul, the mind, without blemish - one WILLING to present the body as a LIVING sacrifice, HOLY, acceptable, unto Him - which will only be a reasonable service for that which is TO be presented, represented, found in a way and manner through each so interested choosing, through the casting of lots, even, as Matthias [was] chosen; one well grounded, one well understanding the conditions, the circumstances that are presented; one knowing the pitfalls that are presented in each life as it presents itself as one willing to serve in whatever capacity it may choose, or is necessary for filling its portion in the work, in the accomplishing of the ideal that is chosen by those who feel, know, within their own selves there IS an ideal; and if such an one falters, let him - let them be the ones as KNOW that they themselves have turned again to the vomit, even as the dog.
In the selection of individuals, let THESE also be chosen - but let each present themselves as one willing to abide by those sources of information as is chosen for the various channels of endeavors in the various fields of WHICH the phenomena itself MAY act. Let the dispersing of that already attained, or gained, be given more and more to those that seek for an understanding. For the time has arisen in the earth when men - everywhere - seek to know more of the MYSTERIES of the mind, the soul, the SOUL'S mind - which man recognizes as existent, yet has seen little of the ABILITIES of same.
Then, present those before THIS throne - this body - this group - for confirmation, and let such an one CONSECRATE their bodies, their minds, their souls - and all will be well!
We are through for the present.
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BACKGROUND

1/05/31, 1/09/31, See 3812-4 and 3812-5 re buried treasure, to raise money for work.
1/20/31 and 2/09/31 See EC's letters to Mr. [779] [under 779-18] re financial stress, organizational changes, etc., 1/20/31, 1/27/31 and 2/05/31.
See EC's letters to Mr. [2504]; 2/20/31 to Mrs. [325]. 2/13/31 and 3/07/31 See 2087-5 and 2087-6 in re Atlantic University survival.