Edgar Cayce Readings, 333-3

(Enquiring minds, seeking advice and guidance concerning the essential factors which comprise their major activities in the present manifestation from a material standpoint. First, their financial affairs and business connections.)

TEXT

EC: Yes, we have the bodies, the enquiring minds, [333] and [602], present in this room, and those conditions materially, financially, mentally, that confront these bodies at this time. These in part we have had before.
In giving that which may be helpful and beneficial at this time, well that the attitudes, purposes, aims and desires of the bodies be considered as respecting their purposefulness in the experiences through which each in their own way are passing.
As indicated, if each soul will but put its reliance in the Giver of all good and perfect gifts, there comes the appreciation in the experience that every trial, every condition, is that each soul may know that the promises of Him who gave, "If ye will be my people I will be your God" and that the vicissitudes, the temptations, are but those things that - if used aright - will strengthen that relationship.
Then, in making the material application in the daily toils, in the daily activities and the associations with those through whom there may come the worldly things necessary for meeting the daily obligations that arise in the experience of every individual, know that man - in whatever position he may occupy - may be turned by the influence of the spirit of truth into a channel to bring blessings, experiences, conditions worth while in the lives of those whom the Lord doth succor, and THROUGH such channels meet those needs necessary.
For, His ways are not past finding out. And no man that labors in the Father's vineyard is other than in the manner as He gave, that as each labored so was the hire meted out to all in the same manner as was held in the inmost soul of the laborer in HIS vineyard.
Then, in making the connections, the associations, the activities that will meet these conditions in the experience, do so in the attitude, "I am thine, O Lord. Use me where, how, and in the manner as Thou seest I have need of, for a better presenting, a better representative and channel of blessings to others in Thy name."
Ready for questions.
(Q) Regarding financial affairs, is [333]'s new business connection of such character as to make it worth while?
(A) Each association and each character of association may be MADE worth while; in as much as there is put in in self, and in the attitude as given, it may be made worth while.
(Q) Would it be advisable to see W. G. Langford of the Richmond Radiator Co., New York, regarding position?
(A) Be very well, especially in the second or third week from the present; though the connections or associations may be begun in the present, see?
(Q) Would it be advisable to see Frank Ludlam of International Nickle Co., N.Y.?
(A) Be advisable. For, in meeting or in contacts for associations, as material changes are coming about, in making such connections or in preparation for such meetings, do not let little hindrances upset self. For, as given, "In patience possess ye your souls." This does not mean sitting down and waiting, but with prayer, with fortitude, with patience, with persistence, meet each day with that necessary fullness of purpose as to be ready to be used as He would see fit. And, as has been given, as each approaches in such a way and manner He opens the way for that necessary for the meeting of every need, materially, mentally, spiritually, in thine experience.
(Q) Suggest the proper start for activities with the Pyorrhea medicine and the Battery that the Cayce's have entrusted to my care? [See [1800] series.]
(A) Seek first to know in self what is thine experience. Then this gives that impetus within self as to the credence or value that may be had in such preparations. And the experience then in self becomes such that it may be passed on to the neighbor; for the values and the benefits may be had in these. But know in self. Not by hearsay but by experience, for ALL gain an understanding best by personal experience in any condition or activity. Then, in the various channels through which these properties may be distributed, work ALL in the way and manner that will be shown by the application in self from day to day. And these would do well in thine own surroundings, thine own experience.
(Q) Will you suggest some particular field of active business that should be solicited which will help to increase income in the right manner?
(A) In any field of activity where there is the convincing in self that the product as may be presented is worthy, whether of the nature as indicated or in line with the endeavors; for there should be such an understanding or relationship that these may be CONSCIENTIOUSLY presented to others. Any such field of activity is well. Any any such fields increase the income. Any such fields that are worthy of being presented in a way and manner as to fill a need in the experience of those whom the entity or body may contact from day to day. Do not attempt to make any connection or association or presentation that may not be done with all good conscience in the line and ideal of that which has been set, "Use Thou me, O Lord, as Thou seest fit." And the ways will be shown thee, for He is the same yesterday, today and forever. And, as He has given, never have his been forsaken; neither have his children's children begged bread.
(Q) Regarding property and buildings, is it advisable to continue trying to hold our home?
(A) Advisable to continue trying, and will succeed; for more and more is there being reached in the inmost souls of not only those that deal in such properties as investments but those in power or authority as related to material things, that there is the necessity for the establishing of the homes in EVERY, EVERY relation.
(Q) Will the Home Loan Finance Corp. assist us and how?
(A) The Home Loan Finance Corporation will assist, should it become necessary to make application through such channels. As to when or how this may be done, should it come to the point that these are being closed, make direct appeal and application for the aid necessary.
(Q) What would be the better activities in assisting in this matter?
(A) Make the direct application, as given.
(Q) Regarding the son, how can we best aid our son [670] in becoming interested in a worth while activity in business or education or both?
(A) Well were there first sought that which has been and is the development of the entity, as to its purposes and that to which application may be made in the present that will appeal to those influences in the mind and soul of each entity for its development in this particular period or environment. As is seen, there is the desire on the part of the son; yet, as to just what field or how to best adapt or to fit self for that which is appealing has been and is the problem in the experience.
As we find, those things that deal with outside activities rather than those that would be confining in office or factory or the like, are not only the more appealing but the abilities for development and expansion are in those characters or fields. Yet, as we find, these might be best determined as to specific activities in that which would give those relationships and conditions that would make for the better understanding of the entity's thought, feelings, mental and soul development. [9/24/34 See Life Rdg. 670-1.]
(Q) Any other advice for these bodies at this time?
(A) Keep the faith as thou hast set for thee, making the standards and the ideals in Him who has promised that "I will not leave thee comfortless but will come and ABIDE with thee." And know His promises are sure; for He has made the way in that as He gave, Know that thy Redeemer liveth and will be in that place of a living activity IN THEE, wilt thou but put thy trust in Him.
We are through for the present.
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BACKGROUND

See his Life Rdg. 333-2 on 5/15/33 and subsequent correspondence.

REPORTS

11/19/33 P.M. Mr. [333] referred Mr. [448] for a rdg.
11/26/33 He referred parents for 469-1 for their afflicted son.
4/08/34 "Through a source entirely separate from my regular business connections I have received commissions on sales of an electric dishwasher and other equipment for a butler's pantry in a beautiful home at ..., N.J., and I am to have entire supervision of the equipment including a stainless steel sink which we are to build in the shop. When the job is complete I am to receive a sum for the supervision that will be a real help... This past week we rec'd definite news of the acceptance of the Home Loan bonds by the Equitable, so our home is saved to us as promised, thanks to the ever living God and the love of our Lord and Master Jesus Christ. May we use this place as His abiding place and may His spirit sit and sup with us, giving us His grace and guidance that we may better do His will."
5/05/34 See 262-61, Par. 27-A, 28-A in re his activity as leader of A.R.E. Study Group #5.
6/18/34 "I want to tell you of a dream I had recently.
"You were with us here and I was ill, and Mrs. [602] was telling you about it. You said words to the effect that it was easily corrected. As I lay in bed you reached your left hand in the pocket of your suit coat and took out a handful of very small seeds and you cast them over me with a swinging motion upward and across my face, telling me to inhale deeply. The seeds were so light that they floated in the air and as I inhaled them I could feel a tingling sensation through my head, throat and lungs. You said, 'Now he will feel better in a little while and pretty soon it will be over.' Mrs. [602] asked what the seeds were and your reply was, 'Oh, they are grains of mustard seed.'
"I went up to Dr. Reilly's office and saw him and Gray Salter. We had a great time talking and planning what to do about the batteries. [See [1800] series.] I feel this is the beginning of great steps forward."
6/21/34 EC's letter: "I wish I had the opportunity to get this in an interpretation to see just what it means, but I am sure if you keep a record of such experiences and compare them with what happens from time to time you will find that you are a better interpreter of your own experiences and dreams than anyone else can be.
If we are to believe the Book, God in olden times appeared, not only to the leaders and the rulers, but to the laymen, in visions and in dreams. When our soul body goes out in sleep or when the consciousness of the physical is laid aside, the soul consciousness may become easily attuned with that which we have attuned our souls with or that we think on, for mind is still the builder, and it is not presumptuous, I don't think, to say that oftentimes we have angels visit us unawares. I have seen them. It is that we do not consider them or take stock of ourselves as to that we have been thinking, dreaming, or speaking. When we do, it is often not very hard to make such a connection that it is found to be worth while.
Certainly glad to know that you had the opportunity to talk with Reilly and Salter, and as I said in my last, I believe this is the beginning of something that will be very much worth while and it will in its own time and season have its proper recognition in the experiences of many individuals.
Let me know if you get in your own interpretation any special significance about the vision. I certainly appreciate your sending it along, and should I receive anything, you know I will be only too glad to pass it on.
6/26/34 He obtained 597-1 for a friend, and 597-2 on 7/02/34.
7/31/34 He obtained a Physical Rdg., 333-4.
1/25/35 See his rdg. 333-5 in re taking over management of Dr. H. J. Reilly's SUN AIR FARM, Oak Ridge, N.J. Could his above [Par. R5] dream have been reference to blessings to come to him, through EC's introducing him to Dr. Reilly, etc?