This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 29th day of December, 1929, in accordance with request made by self - Mr. [257].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Mrs. Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. [257] and L. B. Cayce.

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body and the enquiring mind, [257]. This we have had before. Also those conditions as surround the body, mentally, physically, and those associations in same. Many of these we have had before.
2. In the physical - here, as has been given, the body should be most mindful, that the body is kept physically fit. Warnings have been given the body. It isn't that there may be those additions or reductions that may bring the body to a normal reaction, but rather that the body-physical and body-mental may be kept in or near normalcy, that the conditions as arise from day to day may be met as is needed.
3. Then, play as well as work. Relax as well as keep taut. So, through the mental abilities of the body, be as appreciative of the finer things of life as of material success. Be as capable of appreciating the beggar with a God-given voice as would bring tears of appreciation of love of man for man or woman, or of the appreciation of the beauties in nature, as appreciative of the man with a million, able to wield a power and influence of a nature that shows and belies of self-aggrandizement of power. Be, through the mental abilities, so as to be appreciative of that in art, or beauty in a picture, or beauty in nature. Let these, as they did to thine own peoples - even thine prophet, thine servant David, as he declared in, "The glory of God is made manifest! - Even the heavens declare His glory, and the firmament showeth His handiwork"; for fame and fortune often take wings and fly away - but one appreciative of the beauties in nature, in the abilities of His handmaid in the might of Him that serves in song or dance, or the piper, these also declare His glory - and, as these may be appreciated, so may that as may be given in this world's goods, in power, in might, in moneys, in position - so one may know how, through what channel, one may serve.
4. Then, keeping the body in such an attunement, aids physically, mentally, and the growth to the soul becomes as one that has made peace with the Creator. These are but little things in the eyes of many. These, by their very foolishness to many, confound the wise. These but make that contentment that makes one seek and seek for knowledge of Him that gives the gifts IN life; for He be the God of the LIVING whom thou servest, and material things are but dead - and are dead WEIGHT when one has not attuned self to the beauties in every field that makes manifest. EVEN the toad is as beautiful in the sight of the Creator as the lily, and he that heedeth not the little things may not be master of the great things, for he that was capable of using the talents in the little way was made the ruler over GREAT cities.
5. Keep thine body fit. Keep thine mind attuned to beauty.
6. Ready for questions.
7. (Q) What relaxation best for the body in addition to that given?
   (A) Just that! Changing of the mental status is ever the builder, mental and physical. That as the mind dwells upon is builded. When one overtaxes one portion to the detriment of another, an UNBALANCING MUST ensue. Keep much in the manner as has been given, as regarding diet, exercise, work, perseverance. BE consistent in all thou doest, and when thou has conquered self thou mayest be able to govern another. He who approaches for mercy, grace and counsel, may not have aught against his brother, but must be able to appreciate and understand that he already has in hand.
8. (Q) Will the body be able to take a vacation in January without injury to his business?
   (A) He may.
9. (Q) Where would the best place be for himself and family?
   (A) Lower Mississippi or Florida, or West Coast.
10. (Q) The body thanks the Forces for the wonderful advice given for mental and physical development. Please give present status of Paris Medicine-Zonite deal -
    (A) Keep in touch with that one, that factor that has enabled the body to thus far MAKE the proposition as is apparent; for, to be sure, that one is the key to the situation. Rather from social and from the whole of the associations. Put self and that body at ease, by that, "Now, General [General McRoberts?], that position as is occupied by each is unique, in - while you control the financial end of deal, I in part - at least - control that being sought. I leave in YOUR hands that as should be meted to me for the efforts as have been put forth." See? That clarifies, that puts ALL on THEIR guard. Who may close without that to be passed as in exchange, without THAT individual? That individual, honorable, up-right in the associations in and for both directions, as well as for the one handling, worrying, bringing all together. Then, TOGETHER, MUCH may be accomplished. Battling with any will bring naught. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n office
    Copy to Datastician

BACKGROUND

1. 12/02/29 He obtained 257-52 answering questions in re. closing of Paris Medicine deal.
2. 12/29/29 He submitted further questions.

REPORTS

1. 1/09/30 He obtained 257-54.

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