This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce, at his home on Arctic Crescent, Va. Beach, Va., this 8th day of September, 1933, in accordance with request made by self - Mr. [257], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

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

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, [257]; this we have had before.
2. As we find regarding the health, the general physical conditions under the existent circumstances, those outlines that have been given need to be adhered to; respecting the eliminations, the care of the body respecting the tendency for nervous exhaustion, and for the carrying on in the general way and manner as we have outlined for the body.
3. When the conditions in the mental and material affairs are adjusted, that cause the exhaustion, worry, headache, cold, the physical effects will adjust themselves; or if the precautions are taken that we have so oft given in regard to the physical well-being. Without these precautions, we may expect those reactions that will make for the tendencies for an overactive circulation, conditions in the extremities, throat, head and chest, and the disturbances in digestive system.
4. Then, follow those outlines that have been given, as to precautionary measures.
5. Ready for questions.
6. (Q) Considering the meeting with Johnson of Universal, would it be a good decision to have [1565] handle the sale under the present situation?
   (A) It would be very well for the body [1565] to handle it as an individual, with [257] as an advisory. But to attempt to so adjust or straighten things around, as it were, to cover up, wouldn't be so well. Let it go through [1565], but through the regular channels.
7. (Q) Considering the publicity given in N.Y. Times, Sept. 6th, should I make any answer at all? [In re [3734] suit against me.]
   (A) This has been covered. If the statements are of such a nature as to be defamatory to the best interests of the body, and considered so by the attorneys, then only take measures or answers that would be in conformity with that type of condition.
8. (Q) Would a bankruptcy petition be the proper answer to the allegations of [3734]?
   (A) This has been gone over so often, as to the necessary conditions to be met. When the conditions or circumstances, or answers or rulings of the Court, are such that these may be answered properly, well and good! To be sure, as we have given, this is the way to answer all such allegations.
9. (Q) Will I be able to close the sugar barrel deal under present conditions?
   (A) After there has been sufficient settling in the own mind as to the proper courses to pursue, and when there has been sufficient time elapsed (that will be counted by those in charge; that is, if they know their business), then there may be those activities in these directions that would be most satisfactory.
10. (Q) Would Olvany-Eisner firm be the proper attorneys for the bankruptcy?
    (A) Any of them that know their business! This would be very good, if they will handle it properly!
    There are so many crosses and mix-ups as to the various interests represented, it makes it rather confusing to many. And it will be necessary, in such a condition, that the whole situation be OPENED.
11. (Q) What other advice should I now have, step by step, to rebuild myself, faith in myself and my future?
    (A) This is rather OUT of the question under the present situation. Conditions are to arise, naturally, through such activities, that are to be both troublesome and disconcerting; in any attempt to rebuild.
    To be sure, these may be turned over in the mind; but so doing, about one in a million would be able to prevent them from becoming confused with that already happening, or that is to happen before there would be the readiness for the foundation.
    Much in the same way and manner as when one would build a physical structure. When it has been determined that it is being torn down, or has been burned, or has been swept over, the FIRST consideration is to clear all grounds to CLEAR the whole situation. We do not begin to build before the situation is CLEARED.
    This, then, is step by step: First CLEAR the situation; allowing sufficient time to elapse to prevent this being forced to be re-opened again; for they can as surely reopen or prevent from being dismissed from bankruptcy, unless there is the cessation of activities of the body; not only in fact but in reality!
    As it has been, that they have brought these charges, these allegations. Then, if this is the decision, CLEAR the whole conditions.
    THEN begin with that in hand; the associations, the connections, that have already been made, as to the rebuilding of the self in a financial and material way and manner.
12. (Q) What are the allegations, and on what basis?
    (A) That there has been, and is being covered up, through the various holding companies, that which is the real property and moneys of [257]. And it'll be a different thing to show it to the Judge, and then show it to the Government!
13. (Q) What is the attitude of the public since [3734]'s actually demanded an arrest of me?
    (A) Just as given; it's a joke! And shouldn't be considered in ANY OTHER WAY by [257]! And to build or speak or talk or build it up in its own mind is detrimental, PHYSICALLY! And the body can do himself more harm by berating them, than by all that has been attempted to be done by them respecting self!
    For every harsh word (This the body understands, as everyone should understand; or they'll find it their experience), every unkind thing, no matter what others have done, that an individual says about or of another individual, MUST be met by self!
    For, only self can actually defame self.
14. We are through.

    Copy to Self (2 copies - 1 to office and 1 to home - Special Delivery)
    Copy to File

BACKGROUND

1. 9/05/33 He obtained 257-121.
2. 9/08/33 He submitted further questions.

REPORTS

1. 9/09/33 He referred 411-1, saying: "Will write you fully very soon. Sure have my hands full at present."
2. 9/11/33 Mr. [849] wrote EC: "You undoubtedly know all about [257]'s arrest and his night in jail with the Alimony Club.
   I went over with Jack Cominsky, [2126], [722], and sat up with [903] waiting for news. When it was apparent that hubby wasn't to return that night we went home. It looked for a while like a big victory for the [[900] & [137]]s but I think now it is a victory for [257] - it brought him to his senses. He now realizes what the rest of us knew in 1930."
3. 9/13/33 EC wrote Mr. [257]: "I certainly regret that you have had such an awful time of it since you left here. Apparently, it is the determination of some to make just as much trouble, or cause just as much anxiety and worry to you as possible. However, I do hope you will be able to keep just as free from rancor and hatred in yourself as possible.
   For, as the rdg. suggested, when we hate or speak evil of others we must indeed meet the same somewhere; and it may be at a time when we need a friend the most that it will confront us and cause us to be lost." [EC told of his dream during rdg. 257-119 and the interpretation in rdg. 254-68.]
4. 9/16/33 Mr. [257] wrote: "You no doubt know what I've been through with by now, but I'm back at it again. Your dream was very significant and I understand it absolutely. I can also understand how we are like the pearl. Let's hope our ideas are clean and pure enough, we shall acquire the polish of the pearl and the ability to succeed in the eyes of God and man. There is no question we must all earn our karma and right to live, and all injustices must be paid for in this life. I feel I know more of life by one day's trouble than any experience I've ever had. I had a chance to feel what I'd seen many times. Now my feeling for humanity is 1000 times greater. We've had always the desire to help others, and I'm sure we will be rewarded. I was promised aid day by day, and each day a new star pops up. Surely one of our dreams will come true and help us fulfil God's promise. I'm not full of hatred, but more pity for people who have no more love for humanity than to attempt to wreck whole families. I appreciate your letter, also your Dad's - please tell him so. I shall keep on doing the best I know and trust to God for wisdom, knowledge and guidance. I shall discuss your letter again with you when we meet.
   "It's been very trying for [wife 903] without help, but we'll do the best we can at all times...
   "My best until later - love to all." [257]
5. 9/26/33 He wrote: "Well, I Have had my first break on a new road which I hope will lead us into 'Good Times Will Soon Be Here', as the reading stated.
   "I have an order for 5,000 beer barrels from Boston to be shipped beginning October 15th, which means that some results will come to us after that time that will put me in a position to think about your troubles as well as my own.
   "It will require a book to tell you what I have been through since I saw you at Virginia Beach but it spurs me on to do bigger things, regardless of what their attitude is.
   "It might interest you to know that [900]'s wife [136] left him, so Mrs. [454] informed last Saturday. You may use your own judgement as to the cause and results.
   "Please give our love to all the family. Expect to hear from me to-morrow.
   "Mr. [417] is expected in today and we will talk about your affairs and see what we can work out."
   Sincerely, [257]
6. 9/29/33 He obtained 257-123.

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