This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 13th day of August, 1937, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [264], Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mrs. [264], Annie Cayce and Sarah C. Hesson.

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [264]; this we have had before.
2. As we find, there are many changes since last we had same. Some improvements are indicated. While there is much to be desired, if those suggestions that have been given - from time to time - would be applied, in a practical manner, we would find better results.
3. Take that which has been given under the varied experiences through the applications of the suggestions given, under different periods, and classify same - as ye have studies for others. Then apply them as ye have sought others to apply that ye imparted to them.
4. This becomes then a practical, WORKABLE thing. Varied experiences, varied applications have been implied. These have come under different circumstances. Who knows better than thyself how ye feel and when ye feel that way? Each instance, experience, HAS been touched upon! Have ye not learned a lesson yet?
5. Ready for questions.
6. (Q) What caused recent relapse?
   (A) Mental and physical reactions to some disturbing forces mentally, disturbing forces physically. The physical reaction was from the combination of each and the lack of resistance in the body.
7. (Q) How may another such relapse be prevented?
   (A) By applying those varied influences that have been indicated; in that the body should take each case and study same. Each reading, each suggestion has covered an experience of the body, in the varied periods of its experience. Then read them. See where they fit - and ye have the whole story.
8. (Q) Should I take Ventriculin once or twice each day?
   (A) So oft it has been given for the body, do not become so dependent upon any application that there is lost sight of the individual and physical activities of the body! If there is the FEELING, in self, that it is necessary to take eleven times a day, take it! If it is necessary to take once a day, take it! If it is necessary to leave it off for a month, leave it off. Make the BODY, MIND, determine this - if it would ever accomplish any experience for itself!
9. (Q) Which treatment is best to take at the present time?
   (A) With as many varied as have been given, is it still seeking with what has just been outlined to rely upon other forces and not the God-principle and influence and association in self? These become then as this: Unless there is a growth in understanding, what is being accomplished?
10. (Q) How may I get more understanding?
    (A) Look within!
11. (Q) Is an apartment a drawback to my health?
    (A) This is again just that as being explained. As has been given, if the body builds in its mental attitudes this or that, ANY condition becomes a burden if the body builds upon it to make for a resentment from within. Learn to apply the experiences ever as constructive forces, if good would be obtained or gained from whatever the circumstance is in the experience of the body. If there is held or builded the attitude that an apartment is that which will close in, that will prevent from the freedom, from the activity, how else can it become? It could not then become anything else but as a din, as a drawback. But make use of each experience that comes as a part of the development. Have ye not learned that it is true when it was given, He hath not willed that any soul should perish, but has prepared -
12. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file
    [GD's note: She was asking Mrs. C to ask whether or not she should come to Va. Beach and spend the winter - not listening to what she said; hence the stop-off in the middle of the sentence.]

BACKGROUND

1. 6/23/37 She obtained 264-52 for another bad heart attack. (For several yrs. using tr. in rdgs. she has been trying to eliminate inoperable tumor of uterus due to heart condition and anemia in beginning, now she is determined to eliminate it without surgery.)
2. 8/13/37 She was present, submitting questions.

REPORTS

1. 9/13/37 She wrote: "Thank you for helping me to understand my last rdg. I don't have all of my rdgs., as we have made so many changes, and some of the rdgs. I just about wore out. I talked to Gladys about it and she is going to copy them for me as soon as I can pay her.
   "I really would have to go over them all, and know it would mean much to me, and much that would aid me in helping others.
   "The second day after I came home, Mother and I went in the Y.M.C.A. for luncheon, and I slipped down on a waxed floor, and in trying to catch, I fell across a chair, which struck me on my ribs over or under my heart. I thought my ribs were broken, but they were not. Just had a huge lump with the skin off. I pulled myself together and ate my luncheon. That night my heart and circulation went hay-wire again, and I was in bed over two weeks. Am sitting up just a part of the day now. I never realized before this summer the real difference between being HARDLY able to sit up and NOT being able to sit up.
   "I appreciate life as I never have before. Other things I wanted now seem of so little importance - in fact, of no importance...
   "I am getting some stronger every day."
2. 9/30/37 EC wrote: "Miss Gladys says she gave you several copies of your rdgs., but if you will make a list of the ones you have, dated you know, she will copy all for you that you haven't got. You may have a book or two, but it will be something for you to study over, and it will be a fine example of whether the rdgs. are consistent or not. You can help us a lot in that way, for that we like to know, you may be sure, and seldom have the opportunity like that to check up on them."
3. 2/18/38 She obtained Ck. Physical 264-54 for a severe cold which has been affecting her heart the past week.

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