This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 105th St. & Ocean, Virginia Beach, Va., this 19th day of January, 1932, in accordance with request made by self - Mr. [279], 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 the body and the enquiring mind of [279], who is at 1132 Bankers Trust Bldg., Juniper & Walnut St., Philadelphia, Penna. You will answer the questions which he has submitted concerning his mental and material affairs, with particular attention to his dealings with Pittsburgh Chemical Co. of N.Y., and ... Chemical Products Corp. of ..., Penna.
2. EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, [279] - this we have had before, also those associations and those relations, possibilities, probabilities, of the entity's physical relations with these organizations. Ready for questions.
3. (Q) Should I become affiliated with the ... Chemical Products Corp. of ..., Penna.?
   (A) In this association, as we would find, there would be both harmony, possibilities and development. As to whether this should be the proper associations or not, should be determined in the mind of the body - when all conditions as surround such association are considered. That there will be some misgivings on the part of others as respecting the association, may be assured in the mind of the body. That differences have arisen in the ideas as concerning the activities of the body, as related to such an association - or an association in other directions, that one which conforms the nearest in its dealings and activities to the IDEALS OF the entity SHOULD be THE one considered and acted upon.
4. (Q) Will this affiliation be a successful one for both parties concerned?
   (A) That, to be sure, would be dependent upon those very conditions that should be the basis for an association or affiliation. Do the policies of the association, or corporation, conform to the ideals AND ideas OF the body- consciousness? Then there may be expended - in sincerity - that of self that would bring contentment, and NATURALLY the results equal to that EXPENDED of self in BRINGING a satisfactory affiliation, and one that would make for the ideas and ideals of the body.
5. (Q) In the differences between the Pittsburgh Chemical Corp. of N.Y. and the ... Chemical Products Corp. of ... [Pa.], which company was in the right?
   (A) That should answer in its own self; for when promises are made these should be kept - or the reason for the differences made known, so that there are no questions, or questioning of the acts of either individual or group concerned; for when there may be a question mark, even, after the activities of either an official or a representative of a corporation, group, or what, then there needs be that there is SOMETHING amiss with an ideal policy.
6. (Q) Should I remain with the Pittsburgh Chemical Corp. of N.Y., rather than affiliate with the ... Chemical Co. of ... [Pa.]?
   (A) As given, that which conforms the nearest in the policies, in the activities of, the conducting of the affairs, the associations, the business relations, that should be the association made; for no one may give the best of themselves with question marks behind themselves, or any officer or associate of such association or affiliation. Then, with that one - that the policies of, and the activities of its officers or agents, conform to the entity's ideal - should the body affiliate or associate self.
7. (Q) Will the Pittsburgh Chemical Co. give me the same consideration that the ... Chemical Co. will give?
   (A) THAT had best be determined in the mind of the body, from that basis or standard that is outlined as to be the measuring of activities.
8. (Q) Am I right in taking sides with [2107] and associates, in their attitude and actions regarding Pittsburgh Chemical?
   (A) That, again, must be the opinion - or decided by self, rather than that as may be given; for each entity is an universe within its own self, with its ideals and ideas that have been builded within self as to what the proper associations and relations with individuals SHOULD be, and when there are differences of opinions, or activities of individuals OR groups WITH whom a body may associate or affiliate themselves, then that as is the criterion of a body's ideal must enter in and make for them those decisions in which, or through which, their lots MUST be cast. That which may aid may only be as was long ago given to that one CALLED Lot. As to whether you shall separate yourself from this OR that are the DECISIONS that are given to each entity as a WILL, and each acts upon same with the proper consideration of ALL things that go to make up differences in a group, or an individual's activities towards associations of any agent, or of any officer of whatever group or corporation one may affiliate their activities with.
9. (Q) Who was responsible for the questionable tactics employed by Pittsburgh Chemical Co. in its dealings with ... Chemical Co. of ... [Pa.]?
   (A) This would involve the activities or policies of many an individual, and while the BLAMES may be put on individuals - this had best be determined in the minds of the parties most concerned in same.
10. (Q) Am I correct in assuming that my future as outlined by [2107] is much more brilliant than by remaining with Pittsburgh Chemical?
    (A) Are [If] the policies and the ideals in the activities of that represented by [2107], more in conformity to the IDEALS of the body-consciousness, then the body is correct in that the future would be more in line with the purposes and aims of self in THAT association. Are [if] the policies, the ideals, the activities of those principles with the Pittsburgh Chemical more in accord with the ideals of self, then it would be better in THAT direction. As to who is to judge as to the ideals - Remember, it has been given, as of old, "This day - EVERY DAY - there is set before thee that which leads to light in THINE understanding, and that which leads to consternation, trouble, or that which is good and that which is bad. Choose thou whom ye will serve."
11. (Q) Will I retain [257]'s friendship if I make this move?
    (A) FRIENDSHIP is a BEAUTIFUL institution, but if founded upon wrong principles can never prove anything other than BLASTED hopes, chaff before the wind. That there may be, in differences, those of harsh words, let that mind ever be in self as was entertained, and as was acted upon by that mighty leader, "Others may do as they may, but as for me and my house, WE will serve the living God." Friendships will NOT be broken that are FOUNDED upon such!
12. (Q) Should I make the move regardless?
    (A) That, as given, must be determined in self. Do not consider other than the principle that is involved. Not the dollars and cents; not the social or political future that changes, or not changes, would make. Rather let the basis be a conformity of the principles involved, as to whether THEIR policies, THEIR understandings, THEIR dealings with their fellow man, is in line with the ideals of self.
13. (Q) If I begin with ... Chemical Co. immediately, should I organize a sales force to work for me, or first make my own contacts and connections?
    (A) First make own contacts and connections, and BUILD the sales organization upon the principles and policies that are set by self in making the contacts and beginning the work.
14. (Q) How long before I should be making a reasonable living income, in this new connection, if taken?
    (A) Three to six months.
15. (Q) Will I be able to emerge successfully from my immediate financial difficulty?
    (A) With the policies AND principles that have ever been the basis of the self's activities, held in the same way AND manner as respecting the associations and relations, and with the existent emergency conditions these will - with the deciding forces for self - bring about those satisfactory, and most of all contentment. BE content, NOT satisfied - but contentment can only arise in ANYONE from the IDEALS OF self being manifest, rather than hidden or questioned by self - or another.
16. (Q) Will [943] ever pay me the money due me?
    (A) That, as we find, would depend upon MANY contingencies. Eventually, we would say.
17. (Q) Any suggestions for me regarding my immediate financial problems?
    (A) With the making of the decisions, in whatever direction chosen, then there should with same open to self that way of these conditions BEING taken care of.
18. We are through.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to File
    Copy to Ass'n

BACKGROUND

1. See 279-13 on 1/01/32 in re his plan to sell chemical products for Pittsburgh Chemical Co. of N.Y.
2. 1/19/32 He phoned questions concerning possibility of associating with ... Chemical Products Corp. in ..., Penna.

REPORTS

1. 2/17/32 Mr. [279]'s letter to EC: "I've been quite busy lately with my new connection, and feel that the hard work I've been doing must produce results real soon. I AM happy in the fact that I've made the change, and I only wish I could discuss with you in person the many angles involved.
   "After getting your rdg., I called [257] on the phone. I was going to go over and see him, but we got into the discussion over the phone. As I expected, he tried to make it appear that he was the aggrieved one. Under the circumstances I feel that I could have done no differently than I did. Naturally, when I feel that I am so actually in the right, and he feels that he has been wronged, there can be no understanding. I've seen neither hide nor hair of him since, and have heard nothing at all about him. I didn't even go back to the Pittsburgh Chemical offices to collect the few dollars that were coming to me. Nor have they made any effort to send me the money, although they know where I live. The amount involved is so slight that I shan't bother with it, but it still doesn't make them right!...
   "Thank goodness I have been feeling pretty fair physically, and hope to be much more cheerful financially in the near future. My business is actually promising, and I look for some good results real soon."
2. 4/15/32 He obtained Ck. Physical 279-16, answering questions about his mental and material affairs.
3. 6/27/32 He wrote reporting on 279-16, saying:
   "I believe I'm on the right track with this business" [etc.] ...
   "I called up [257] about two weeks ago, and had a long chat with him. Then, I went over to see him, and we talked over the possibilities of joining forces in the chemical business. I was willing to go in with [257] if I could feel I was doing the right thing. However, due to the previous company that was in existence, I told [257] I wanted to discuss it with [2107]. [257] wanted an answer this past week. [2107] is out of town and won't return until July 4th. I told [257] I'd have to pass it up for the time being. However, I am glad that we got together. We at least, I feel, cleared up our breach which, whether imaginary or real, existed. Last week was the first I had seen or spoken to him since my last visit to Va. Beach, when he was there with [437]."

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