This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 26th day of August, 1941, 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.

TEXT

1. GC: You will have before you [257], Arthurdale Inn, Arthurdale, West Va., physically, mentally, and his business associates and associations; also the conditions to be advised on for his best development in every way. You will answer the questions, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the enquiring mind, [257]; physical, mental and material things.
3. Ready for questions.
4. (Q) Please discuss change in physical body since arriving in Arthurdale?
   (A) As we find, while there are not a great many changes, these disturbances are not alarming - but there are the tendencies for accumulations that may not be eliminated by mere physical activity - when there are other physical activities and dispositions, or tendencies carried on, as would tend to undo same. However, these have not been indicated to any great serious disturbances as yet.
5. (Q) Has the golf and sunshine answered the purposes of the Reilly treatment?
   (A) As just indicated, while these are helpful they DO NOT cause those chemical changes as do the Reilly treatments, to be sure. They are beneficial, and as it is not practical to have those it is well that there has been some consideration given in these directions. But this does not change nor alter those overtaxations by the long hours, the lack of proper eliminations, and not as close attention to the diets as practical under all circumstances.
6. (Q) How can I now improve my health so I will again enjoy perfect health?
   (A) As just outlined for the body, there are the better manners - when practical (and make it practical, just as much so as possible) - for the keeping of the general physical conditions in accord through the body.
7. (Q) Has the operation shown improvement? [Abdominal wound from colon tumor surgery performed 4/23/41.]
   (A) Not to any great extent. Too much tiring of the body for this to have shown any great change.
8. (Q) Are there any warnings to be heeded?
   (A) As regarding the poisons in the system and the keeping of a check on the general conditions, especially as to the pressure and the pulsation and the chemical forces in the body, occasionally. It would be well to check on these.
9. (Q) What changes have come to my mental body, and please comment as to the development.
   (A) Many changes have come so far as the mental attitudes are concerned. As to whether these are good or bad will depend upon the purposes and the usages to which the varied opportunities are put that are given the body, in regard to its own ideas and ideals. Whether these are advancements or retardments, as indicated, depends upon the use to which they are put.
   The body understands what is the law. And remember that the law of the Lord is perfect; it converteth the soul - not merely the mind and body.
10. (Q) Considering the Craft Shop of Arthurdale, and Washington officials in the Dept. of Agriculture, with Walter Johnson local manager, have I accomplished sufficiently so far?
    (A) Accomplished sufficient so far.
11. (Q) Please review meeting of yesterday with Mr. Byran, Room 3212 Twelfth & Independent St., Washington, D.C., to discuss war equipment and building.
    (A) In the main we find this has been very satisfactory, and only needs the considerations as imposed upon or proposed to the body. While not easy, these do offer the opportunity. These should not be abused but used in the ways as a demonstration that the body CAN and does MEAN what has been implied and stated respecting its abilities, as well as its possibilities in a service not only to the Government but to the people and the particular project in hand.
12. (Q) Should I do anything further on this?
    (A) There's much to be done further, but these now have taken a different course. These are to be carried on in the way that has been determined.
13. (Q) What is the next big improvement to work on?
    (A) Those general activities now should be begun.
14. (Q) Should I concentrate on the manufacturers of Brunswick and some furniture as planned until Janaury, or begin to work the plan sooner?
    (A) We would work the plan that has been set until January, which includes not only some cabinets but the furniture and the other things to keep the regular orders of the group and its activities in correct usages.
15. (Q) Please discuss fully and advise the reasoning on same.
    (A) There has been set by the plans the definite outlay and definite expectations asked for, and these are now to be carried forward.
16. (Q) With radio and phonographs ordered, and raw materials ordered, will the factory be able to successfully build and ship the orders so far written by Brunswick, myself and Weisburgh?
    (A) They should be.
17. (Q) What financial assistance will I need to carry on the program until Jan.?
    (A) This as we find has been provided for.
18. (Q) Should I plan to keep the 3 big buildings and add a connecting link, or what is best to do at Arthurdale?
    (A) Keep the three buildings and add the connecting link as the activities demand.
19. (Q) How often should I meet with Mrs. Roosevelt?
    (A) This should be determined in self, not from here. Depends upon what the needs are and the measures to be taken. There should be sufficient to keep interested, but not sufficient to cause overanxiety to either of the bodies.
20. (Q) Is there anyone else I should make contact with for my future benefit?
    (A) These will come in their regular order, and not as something to be proclaimed or announced beforehand.
21. (Q) Will G.E. be interested here? If so, how, when and thru whom?
    (A) Depends upon how and to whom the propositions are presented. As we find, these will be satisfactorily taken care of if the same attitudes are kept and the same associations with the various members of this organization in the building and the equipment and welfare of the G.E.
22. (Q) Considering my needs and great desire to serve my God and mankind, what does Arthurdale offer and promise to my welfare?
    (A) This should be determined in self and not from these sources or channels. But rather knowing how sincere, or how purposeful is that desire indicated, then there should be the ability to determine within self the opportunities that are offered in the proposition at Arthurdale. Then use same, not as for the gratifying of selfish motives but for the intent and purpose that ye may indeed be a service to the fellow man, to the glory of God, and thus a beneficial condition to self in the material - not first, but as a result, in the material and spiritual development of all.
23. (Q) As to labor, where best for me to go or send to get it, as this is very important for present success?
    (A) Any of those centers or channels where there have been such operations as needed in this particular vicinity. Then from those centers where such places have been closed, or for one reason or another have changed their activities, or their capacities for activities. Through such channels there should be obtained the helpful aid in carrying on here.
24. (Q) Should I invite Winogrand of Mersman or Edw. Ridgeway to visit here, for my best interests?
    (A) This may depend upon many activities. As we find, we would consider Ridgeway rather than Mersman's representative.
25. (Q) Will Ridgeway of Skandia, Rockford, Ill., ship the orders I have taken from G.E. and Emerson?
    (A) In time. As to whether it will be on time or not will depend upon some of the corrections of those problems that have presented themselves, and are presenting themselves from time to time in the activity here. As we see, they will be shipped - eventually.
26. (Q) Please review Rockford situation.
    (A) These should be taken care of by those activities between the two individuals.
27. (Q) Advise me as to actions and next move with Ridgeway.
    (A) These should be dependent upon what is DESIRED of them, whether it is to be a personal thing, a cooperative thing, or whether there is to be the consideration along those lines of all the activities that have so oft been outlined for this entity.
28. (Q) Have I laid the plans properly for success of 1941-42?
    (A) The best laid plans may often fail. But as we find, there are the beginnings - but don't let the eye or the imagination be too big for the capacities. Consider the outgo as well as the income.
29. (Q) Brunswick is building 1250 pieces at Mersman and 1500 sets at Arthurdale. Should this be extended for Dec. and Jan. business, or is this satisfactory for the year?
    (A) This should be satisfactory for the year.
30. (Q) To whom should I look for greatest help in the Arthurdale project which I have undertaken?
    (A) The abilities that lie within self to coordinate those propositions needed, and to interest and aid others in AIDING self to attain the desires and purposes as set forth.
31. (Q) How can I help Edgar Evans Cayce further himself in the army?
    (A) By introduction to any of those by and through whom there are the possibilities of the entity's abilities being considered in line with his activities and uses in the general service.
32. (Q) Should I now introduce the Cayce work and its history to any government official?
    (A) This should come of itself, not of the own choosing.
33. (Q) How would the Vice-President [Henry] Wallace accept it?
    (A) The position forbids that there be open acquaintance or acknowledgement of his faith or belief in same, yet there may be approaches in the conversation or in a general way or manner. Let the activities be approached from him, though, and not from being directed by the entity itself.
34. (Q) When should I see him on this subject and also on the Arthurdale project?
    (A) Whenever there are the needs for the direction or counsel in the Arthurdale project. As for the other, leave this for his OWN convenience and not the self making a point of it.
35. (Q) Should I discuss the matter with the President at any time, and under what circumstances and conditions?
    (A) This, too, should be a matter of diplomacy and not as providing or making or using an opportunity for other than a general discussion. Let the choice be rather from him and not from the entity.
36. (Q) What could I accomplish at Arthurdale for all concerned?
    (A) This depends upon the manner in which it is handled.
37. We are through for the present.

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BACKGROUND

1. 6/30/41 He obtained 257-234 on health and business.
2. 8/19/41 & 8/24/41 He submitted further questions.

REPORTS

1. 10/03/41 He obtained 257-236.

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