This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 21st day of August, 1936, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [257], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

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

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1. GC: [257], his associates Murray Kroll, [189], Irving Flesch, bro. [2653], and all other associates and associations of [257] and will please advise him of his progress and advise as to the steps to take to continue the work that he has started.
2. EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, [257]; this we have had before.
3. As we find, considering all conditions, much might be said for and against some of the activities or some of the connections and associations; and these as we find in the general - if those principles and policies are adhered to as has so oft been given - the general outlook, the general reaction from every angle would be better.
4. For when in the policies of any individual there are practices or any activities in which even a question mark may be put after same by self or self's ideals or self's interests, these make for disturbances that produce their natural results.
5. While these may not - as oftentimes occurs - but be very little in their beginnings, when they have borne fruit in the experiences of individuals' lives they become barriers or become stepping-stones for a more satisfactory activity.
6. As has been indicated to the entity, the policies of the organization of which the body is a representative are above the ordinary. And these, with the intents that have been in the active forces of the body [257] in the greater part of its associations, should make for, will make for - if adhered to - satisfactory results. As has been given, do not at times become so overanxious for this or that prestige that may within itself become very questionable, or in the end bring forth questions, or the appearance of a sharp practice in this or that manner in which there may in the end or in the fruit thereof grow up first an animosity or a misunderstanding; and these when they have borne fruit only bring dissensions and turmoils. For as has been so oft given, thoughts are indeed things and become crimes or miracles in the experiences of individuals - as they bear fruit in the relationships in any sphere of human activity.
7. In the whole, then, these are very good. There needs be the holding fast to that which is good, that which is acceptable in thine own conscience as being in line with that which is a fulfillment of thine ideal relationships with thy fellow man, and putting away more and more of that malice, animosity, fretting about this or that indifference, this or that slight on the part of others; making for the saying and doing of things that produce in the experience that which becomes as a disturbing condition.
8. Ready for questions.
9. (Q) Are all his people in his office happy with work and development?
   (A) This depends. At days, yes. At others, no. These as we find are of a regular group, and have within themselves the problems of their associations and their needs in the greater part are not to make for keeping the best foot foremost only as a show but to keep optimistic and LIVE it IN the dealings with their associates.
   This does not mean extravagance in an economic manner, or in putting on a face that is to fool or mistreat anyone, but honesty with self, sincerity of purpose and of that given as well as that demanded.
   For as ye would reap, that seed sow. If it is to be not that which will bring confusion, then lie not one to another.
10. (Q) What can each do to further their individual value to themselves and the business?
    (A) Being honest with themselves and with their business.
11. (Q) Is Irving Flesh the type and character of man that will represent [257] and American properly?
    (A) Very good. It will need some of those ideals and some of those manners curtailed in which approaches have been made, somewhat, and yet in other ways and manners a more open expression.
12. (Q) Is he thoroughly loyal to [257]?
    (A) As loyal as [257] will let him be.
13. (Q) Will [257] be able to develop him to be an able assistant, and reliable, or should [257] attempt to build a different man for the Jersey trade?
    (A) This should prove satisfactory if there is that basis of understanding, that sincerity, honesty not only with self and with the association but with the trade itself. These should be as one.
14. (Q) If [257] has not handled him right, what should he do not to help the man - help himself?
    (A) In that as has been indicated.
15. (Q) What will help Kroll?
    (A) More optimism on the part of all and more work on the part of Kroll.
16. (Q) Advise as to the next development for [189], how she can further develop to the best interests of all concerned?
    (A) This has been given. [See 257-155, Par. 13-A--14-A, & 257-156, Par. 30-A.]
17. (Q) The factory is oversold on many numbers at American, Martinsville. What can [257] do to continue to show his value, even the merchandise is scarce and orders are delayed?
    (A) If [257] will consider those things, as has been given, respecting the various types or the various groupings of the numbers or products that may be placed in this or that way or manner, these will show for their carrying on as has been indicated.
18. (Q) Based on work so far accomplished by [257], what measure of success can be expected with American?
    (A) The same measure of success as is put out will make for the same returns in success, and in that manner in which it is given will it be received.
19. (Q) G.E. want to visit there. When will be the best time, considering how busy factory is at present?
    (A) This should be rather as a convenience on the part of Simmons and those in charge in the factory; suit their convenience.
20. (Q) Should Dunning go without Hughes, the new buyer?
    (A) This depends upon those same conditions that have been given [257]. Do not play one against another; you will only cause confusions! Best all be together, if this is plausible or possible.
21. (Q) Now that Dr. Baker and Hughes are in charge, how should [257] now conduct himself with Dunning?
    (A) It has been given.
22. (Q) [257] is watching the production at Acme as suggested by the Forces, and the cabinets are very pleasing to G.E. What is [257]'s next development with them?
    (A) To be able that they may increase their ability for the output. But not involving self in any manner.
23. (Q) [257] visited Banker Blouse of Drovers-Merchanics Bank at York, reference Enterprise factory, for fill in merchandise and as salesmen. Will [257] get this factory to represent, or will additional work be necessary?
    (A) This or the additional work necessary will be in the manner or way as will be outlined by those in charge, see?
24. (Q) What shall [257] do next, to get this plant, as GE is willing to switch the Showers business to the factory of Enterprise?
    (A) This has been given as to how that these should be conducted for the present, and there would be no switching of such until after the year at least had been completed; else [257] will find himself in disfavor with more than one group. These should be rather AS filling and not as taking from others.
25. (Q) Should [257] try and give Showers any more business from GE this year?
    (A) If they are able to care for same, give it.
26. (Q) Should [257] work with David Morgan factory at Black Mountain, N. C. near Asheville?
    (A) We do not find it so. Not in the immediate at least.
27. (Q) [257] had meeting with Davis of Munds and Winslow, 40 Wall St., and took Judge Donnelly of His Counsel with him, and Judge Donnelly was acquainted with the full facts of the new sale and the old arrangement as to the suit. Did [257] carry out the suggestions fully as directed by the Forces?
    (A) No. It has been given that these shall be NOT as those that may be a mouthpiece but there is only ONE source and from that office and with the acquaintance of that office agreed!
28. (Q) Seely also visited with [257] the next day and Davis did not seem to like the fact that [257] had his lawyer present to hear the full story of [257]'s arrangement. Why was that since [257] was directed to carry on that way?
    (A) Because the right ones were not carried.
29. (Q) Should [257] go again to see Davis before his principal arrives back from Europe, or wait until he hears from Davis?
    (A) Wait until he hears.
30. (Q) Seely told Davis he would work with [257] and that when the new deal was made [257] would get a settlement of the old. Will Seely remain with [257] without and throughout the deal as he has promised?
    (A) This is as has been given, dependent upon the circumstances.
31. (Q) Seely told [257] the St. Louis bank crowd and the estate think they will beat [257] in the suit. Donnelly does not think so and told Davis that. What are the status and conditions as of this date?
    (A) As has been given these are in the hands of one individual and these have been put there by [257] and all the opinions as given by others means just that much more confusion or dross to go through in reaching the final conclusion.
32. (Q) When will the case be called and reached in St. Louis since it has been set for Nov. by Reed?
    (A) Not before Spring as we find.
33. (Q) The new clients of Davis want to pay 7 million according to Davis. What shall [257] say to that, since Seely says it will take at least 12 million?
    (A) It'll take near to that, as has been given - 11 to 11 1/2 will buy it.
34. (Q) Can [257] do anything to help now with Davis?
    (A) As has been given, wait until he hears again.
35. (Q) Should [257] talk to any of the other people like Odlum of Atlas or Gibson who is in England, or wait until Davis acts?
    (A) Until Davis acts.
36. (Q) [257] has decided to call a meeting of all his creditors, and offer a five year settlement as suggested by Dunn at the Bank, and if they do not accept, then go into bankruptcy.
    (A) This is very good, as has been given time and again. If acceptable, then arrange same. As we would find it would be much preferable to clear it all.
37. (Q) If he is compelled to file a petition; when best date, Aug. or Sept.?
    (A) August.
38. (Q) Has [257] made a mistake in being stubborn in trying to make an honest settlement of his debts, in the eyes of the business world and his friends?
    (A) As has been given, it might have been settled and through with and now the status would have been in much better position even than necessitating to go through with same now. [See 257-123 Reports.]
39. (Q) Any advice as to his physical and mental condition, and his spiritual?
    (A) Keep much in the way as has been outlined.
40. (Q) He has decided to go to Scarsdale, and take a lease on ..., the fifth house from the Bronx River Parkway, owned by Bank of Manhattan. Should he go thru with it?
    (A) If he has decided and made the lease, then he must!
41. (Q) Will he remain in this house and be able to purchase it when his lease runs out in one year?
    (A) Depends upon the circumstances and conditions that arise. There are too many ifs and ands to say Yes he will be, or No he won't be. The cycle of change indicates that these SHOULD be satisfactory. Whether this individual house or not, depends.
42. (Q) Will he be able to keep this house and his business going without straining himself too much mentally and physically?
    (A) He should if he works, and keeps the others working also.
43. (Q) Please advise [257] now as to his next plans for his continued development.
    (A) Depends upon what's the character of development. Does [257] know his ideals? Are they different in one relationship to another? These are the basis. Know self first, what IS the ideal, and know - as was given of old - it is one; the Lord is One. The relationships cannot be one thing in business and another in the temple; one thing in the office and something else upon the street. Ye cannot be one thing to thy fellow man and another to thy God. For what ye do to thy fellow man ye do to thy Maker. And the injury is not to the individual but to thine own self.
44. We are through.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. 7/27/36 He obtained 257-170.
2. 8/15/36 He submitted further questions.

REPORTS

1. 9/12/36 He requested 1163-2.
2. 10/25/36 He obtained 257-172.

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