This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 105th Street, Virginia Beach, Virginia, this 1st day of September, 1931, in accordance with request made by self - Miss [307].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Miss [307] and L. B. Cayce.

TEXT

1. GC: You will have before you the body and the enquiring mind of [307] present in this room, and the information given in her life reading through these sources [307-1] on July 18, 1929. You will give information on present life; abilities, opportunities for development, best place - or places - to work for material and spiritual help for self and others; all things entity should know that will assist her in attaining true enlightenment. You will answer the questions which she will ask.
2. EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, [307] and the information as has been given as respecting the abilities of the body, and that way and manner in which it might develop in the present experience.
3. In outlining for the entity that which would be helpful in developments in the present, in the aids to others, to self, in the spiritual and mental and material manners, to give in detail would be QUITE and undertaking. Under present situations, circumstances and conditions, many are the problems as confront the entity; yet with that ability as is innate, passive AND active in the entity, these, as we find - the necessary undertakings, the necessary knowledge as to the manners in which the entity should proceed - are being worked out day by day. As may be given in this - as conditions, circumstances, opportunities present themselves day by day, so accept same, and as these work THEIR way, as the leaven leaveneth, so will the circumstance, the conditions, enlighten the body-mind, the physical consciousness OF the entity, in such a way and manner as that the best, the conditions, the things necessary for the developments, WILL present themselves. As these:
4. In the physical organizations as the entity or body-consciousness is associated with, affiliated with, there are those various and varied problems as respecting social service, social welfare, as well as those of the spiritual educational nature, that the body has been and is peculiarly fitted for handling, undertaking, correlating, for the various individuals or groups who undertake the study of, or ministering of, the various fields of endeavor. In these channels will the entity find that material, that physical and spiritual development as has been outlined, spoken of, given to the entity as the channels for development.
5. Ready for questions.
6. (Q) Where shall the entity work for the present?
   (A) In the present fields, in the present surroundings.
7. (Q) From what material source can she draw supplies for Chowan college in order to aid it in continuing its work?
   (A) In those fields to which its labors, its efforts, are in the particular field of demand for the continuance of same. That appears indefinite, yet VERY definite; that is, in this particular field of endeavor in education there are those to whom this particular MODE is MOST interesting. Then, to those of that field, that development, are the field TO which, THROUGH which, aid may be had and gained - see?
8. (Q) Was her work in N.Y. finished?
   (A) For the time being; for there will be again the necessity of this background having been had for the proper expansion of fields in these efforts of the entity in this direction - see?
9. (Q) When should she definitely connect herself with the work of the Association for Research & Enlightenment?
   (A) As soon as the department of the study groups, or lessons, have been put on the basis where these may give that proper remuneration for the efforts of those that are to CONDUCT such field of operation. As has been given, there should be - for the proper distribution of data as has been given - those opportunities given to the waiting world, the seeking public for an UNDERSTANDING of what may be the proper relations of individuals with their fellow man, and relations to the Creative Forces that manifest themselves in the spiritual life of the human family. See? Now, in the BEGINNING of such an undertaking - much has been GIVEN concerning how same should be distributed, how that the various groups in various portions of the country, of the land, should be interested in, by the offering as a set manner of study; but BEGIN at the beginning! remembering that those as babes must be given the milk of love, and NOT the meat of strength. And in this capacity may THIS ENTITY, this body-mind, function as one to lead the way, both as to the SPIRITUAL life as made manifest by the loving deeds of its members, or those that are seeking to manifest that they may gain day by day.
10. (Q) Where should the entity live in order to develop spiritually?
    (A) In the present, in its own surroundings; for that that would be accomplished must be faced in its OWN environ. Know that each individual is part one OF another in making manifest the spiritual life in this material world. As the thoughts run, and deeds are done, so may the life grow in grace, in knowledge, in understanding. Faint not; but he that endureth shall WEAR the Crown of Life. Life, in all its essence then, IS of the Godhead itself.
11. (Q) Should the entity go to Chowan College? [Murfreesboro, N.C.]
    (A) No; not in the present. While, as has been given, many are the problems as confront the entity in the present, but patience, long-suffering, will bring its reward. Rather in the fields that the entity has prepared itself, than CLOSING self to dogmatic influences that hinder in many ways. Not that the aid should not be rendered that the entity is capable of giving in this direction, but each to their own way; for, as has been given, present thine self as a sacrifice, holy and acceptable, CORRECTLY - or RIGHTLY dividing the words of truth. Truth is a growth, even as Life - and keeping one's self untarnished.
12. We are through.

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BACKGROUND

1. She obtained Life Rdg. 307-1 on 7/18/29.

REPORTS

1. See subsequent notations under 307-1 Life Rdg. Reports.
2. 8/10/31 [Questions submitted which did not get asked:]
   Questions for Life Rdg. subsequent to 307-1.
   1. What peculiar conditions surrounded the advent of the entity in the earth's experience made her different from most people born in June. What are those differences?
   2. Along what particular mental line should she pursue development?
   3. To what extent can the entity develop the occult in self with profit and to what extent can she help others?
   4. Did the entity live during the Persian and Atlantian periods, on this planet? What was her position then?
   5. What material proof now exists that the entity under the name Isabel, lived during the reign of King Alfred of England?
   6. What special work did she do for the Master during His life on earth? What particular suffering and troubles did she endure?
   7. What was the duties of the Armor Bearer during the Egyptian period?
   8. Who was the teacher she assisted during this period?

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