This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 15th day of July, 1933, 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. Mildred Davis and L. B. Cayce. ... Specialties,

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1. EC: Ready for questions.
2. (Q) Should I remain in present business?
   (A) As we find, there are many conditions to be considered when asking or seeking counsel respecting a change in the mental and the physical activities, as to the relations of self with individuals and others.
   As we have given from time to time respecting the abilities, and that which may be accomplished by the entity, all these should be taken into consideration and some thought given respecting same.
   For the present, as we find, we would not change. By the first of the coming year, or when there are changes in material conditions in the affairs of the body's associates, then it might be well to consider a change.
   Weigh all things well; the abilities of self, the surroundings, the life, the associations, and that the body would do with its mental self.
   That which may be accomplished by the surrounding of self, through meditative influences, with the Creative Forces that may guide, guard and direct, would have much to do with that which may be determined within self.
3. (Q) Is C. R. Porter a good associate in this business?
   (A) A good associate for Porter; and that does not primarily mean for [279]!
4. (Q) How should the responsibilities be divided between the two?
   (A) Each have their weaknesses and each have their good points; each have their contacts, and that which makes for the material successes in the business in hand. Then, these should be divided according to the ability of the individuals to meet the various situations.
   COOPERATIVELY, then, divide the responsibilities.
5. (Q) What is the best field for us to follow - package or bulk business?
   (A) As a field, BULK. While less in the proportion, greater in the quantity - and the proportion becomes equalized. We wouldn't give up package business, however.
6. (Q) Will Porter succeed in making contracts with Associated Merchandising Corp.? If so, when?
   (A) This is capable of being accomplished. As to how, or when it will be, we do not see. Capable of being accomplished!
7. (Q) With Cavendish Trading Corp.?
   (A) Yes, and within the near future.
8. (Q) Will the fall bring us the contract for wax for R. H. Macy & Co.?
   (A) It should, if it's held out that long; and carrying out the other propositions and contracts that have been given.
9. (Q) Any suggestions as to how we can develop these accounts?
   (A) With Cavendish & Company, this is already - as given - practically set. With the other securities corporations that have been promised, some others - through some other channels; but these may be worked out - although requiring persistence and the right contacts, with directions; but keep on working.
10. (Q) Any new field recommended?
    (A) We would carry on in all of those that have been offering their propositions. The hotels offer still, of course, the better propositions for the bulk business.
11. (Q) Will Raymond Kahn be a good addition to our company? [DEK's brother]
    (A) If he can be persuaded to be in a smaller town, or farther away, rather than in the larger, he would be an excellent addition!
12. (Q) What should his duties be?
    (A) That's indicated by where they would be performed!
13. (Q) What section would you suggest he be sent?
    (A) This has been already given!
14. (Q) Should I try to make some additional capital by investments in the market?
    (A) We would not advise it, under the present conditions. These may be made, but there's too great an opportunity for losses.
    Of course, any of those propositions in the line that pertain to malts or brewery interests, purchased low, will make money.
15. (Q) Should I consider going back to the stock and bond business?
    (A) No.
16. (Q) Should I spend any time in trying to have the songs of Major Horwitz published?
    (A) It's worth considering!
17. (Q) What channels should I use?
    (A) The connections with the orchestra leaders.
18. (Q) Any other suggestions for me?
    (A) Consider well what has been given as to how self may be developed, through the very things that - at the most - make for the greatest fear in the physical body.
    Weigh this all well. While there are necessarily conditions to be considered, and prices that must be paid when considered from purely a material standpoint or life, yet contentment, peace, harmony, CAN come through these - as from no other source.
19. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
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BACKGROUND

1. 7/11/33 He submitted questions for Ck. Physical 279-18 and for Business Rdg. 279-19, saying: "It somehow gives me some hope to feel that I may get some helpful suggestions from the readings, as I have in the past."

REPORTS

1. 7/18/33 He wrote: "I think there were some very fine points in the Business Rdg. I'm frank to admit, parts of it puzzled me. But I do think it will be helpful. Probably in a few weeks I'll have another check Business Rdg., when a few of the things I am personally working on have had a chance to develop a little further. It's strange but I have felt that Porter, so far, has been better for Porter than for me. But I am firmly convinced if handled properly we can make Porter good for all! I feel he is willing. I guess it's up to me to push him so that he gives full labor to the work, and concentrated effort. My only criticism of him now is that he doesn't follow through entirely with what he starts. But I'm honest enough with myself to say that I'm not doing that 100% either. That, I think, is my hardest battle. I KNOW that if I give complete and concentrated effort I get results. That's what my 'physical worries' have done to me [see 279-18], and that's why I'm so anxious to overcome them. I do hope I am on the road to a complete mastery of myself. I feel that you are giving me great assistance, and I can only continue faithfully at this work, and be fair to myself, and I am certain we should be successful."
2. 10/31/33 See 254-70, Par. 14-A personal message.
3. 12/11/33 He wrote: "A couple of very peculiar things have happened with regard to past information you gave me. Some of the things you told me months ago seem to be working out now, when they didn't look like it at all, at first. But, that is the way of the information, isn't it?"
4. 2/13/34 "We have been quite busy, and I honestly believe this spring will see the definite solution to my financial problems. At least I will be in such position as to see daylight, and plan for much better things. I am sure of our ability to progress, in a business way.
   "I am not so sure, however, about my health. It is mainly about that I am writing you now."
5. 2/17/34 EC gave him Ck. Physical 279-20.
6. 6/26/34 "I am in the midst of a serious situation as far as my financial future, and business career, is concerned... I have never in my life been in a more difficult situation, and I only hope I can extricate myself in such a manner as to leave me free to accomplish something for myself in the future."
7. 9/25/34 "There have been a couple of developments recently that I sure would like to 'sit in on' at a rdg. First of all one of my partners (Porter) is leaving our company. I think it should make things much better for me. But there are many questions I would like to ask about it."
8. 10/27/34 "Business has gone ahead with leaps and bounds. We are doing better than ever, and if I can continue thru next few mos. at present rate I will be on my feet again!"
9. 8/15/35 He wrote: "I still am sorely beset by financial woes. I do think this fall is going to see the beginning of better things, and believe we have a chance of paying dividends the end of this year. I certainly could use lots of dividends!"
10. 2/24/41 He wrote on a letterhead of a washing machine company, with his name listed as President; enclosing donation to the vault fund for housing the readings:
    "No doubt you have felt that I have completely lost interest in you and your work. That is not so. I have been working very hard, trying to regain some of my former affluence and a place in the sun. It has been difficult all the way, and only in the last year or so I have been able to feel that I am finally on the way to success again. Whether I shall reach my goal remains to be seen. My prospects are good, but I cannot class myself as being firmly entrenched yet. There is always the danger of biting off more than one can chew. At least I am in something which keeps me thoroughly interested and which I like. Therefore, it is not difficult for me to work hard."
11. 8/04/42 "I am of the opinion and hope that I will be able to maintain my business and continue at the present rate, which is satisfactory, although not sensational."
12. 6/23/50 GD's note: Mr. [257], here for the A.R.E. Congress, told me today that Mr. [279] died early this summer - he thinks last month.

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