This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office 115 West 35th St., Va. Beach, Va., this 9th day of June, 1927, in accordance with request made by self - Miss [349].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.

TEXT

1. GC: You will answer the questions which I will ask you regarding this body.
2. EC: Yes, we have the body here. This we have had before. Ready for questions.
3. (Q) Will I be happier if I change my position and would it be to my best interests to do so?
   (A) Under the present conditions and with the present tend or bent of mind, no. We would not change as yet. The time will come, as given, for such change.
4. (Q) What can I do to be happy in my present position, working for my present employer, [257]?
   (A) Applying self to that in hand, and forget self and any interest that the self may have, other than of being of service to others; for service to others is that which brings that inner happiness that is satisfying to an individual seeking to gain the best in this material plane.
5. (Q) Just exactly what does my present employer, [257], think of me and what should I do to get along on better terms with him?
   (A) WELL does the employer think of the body and the efficiency of same. To get along better, do not apply self other than in the manner that brings only that NECESSARY association in the business way and manner; never allowing self to be over-wrought by any act or word of employer, see?
6. (Q) How can I get the most out of my present position, financially, mentally, physically and otherwise? and how can I make myself invaluable to my present employer, [257]?
   (A) By that same application of self to that in hand from day to day, see? By the application of self to that in hand from day to day; for, as is seen, the employer depends upon the efficiency of the body, and in application there is found the best solace for any trouble of any nature that may arise as connected with conditions - for in this manner comes the most in financial, in satisfaction, in the abilities of the body, see?
7. (Q) How much longer should I continue working for my employer, [257], and will he find me the husband he has promised to find for me, or doesn't he mean it?
   (A) There will be much time yet that may be spent in the present position. The time will come when there will be many changes, and should the entity desire to bring the best to self, remain as the position is now held, even with the changes that may come about.
   As to the finding of the husband, find that for self. The associations, the relations, as may be necessary for such may be assisted or aided through these channels as promised. The sincerity of the individual may not be doubted, but the body should act upon self's own initiative as regarding same; for, there is seen, there have been many offers, many conditions, as have been presented as related to such conditions; yet we find the body would gain much more by that as is being accomplished through those efforts being put forth at the present time, than in other fields or channels, as YET - for the awakening to such conditions has not come to the body as yet.
8. (Q) Am I ready for marriage at the present time, and when should I get married -
   (A) As given. Not as yet.
9. (Q) What type of person should I marry - that is, what characteristics?
   (A) (Interrupting) That should come from within self, for unless there is the proper answer from within as respecting such an individual - and relations with such - that would not be the proper person, see? Do not force an issue of such nature; for there should stand first and foremost with EVERY woman: Choose him thou would have as the father of thy children, and do not consider place, position, or other than that that must answer to the Creative Forces as are brought into unison through such conditions. See?
10. (Q) Should I have married any one of the men I could have married and should I marry one Abe [...] who proposed to me last?
    (A) This answers for itself, see?
11. (Q) Why do I have this overwhelming desire to change my environment, financially, socially and otherwise, so that I can mingle with those in a finer and higher atmosphere? and will it ever be gratified?
    (A) This may be answered from within self, on account of other relations and conditions as have existed, and as has been ever present within the inmost thoughts of the entity. Turn same into that as a love of service, if the body would answer that of the highest from within self, and that which would bring that which would be the most satisfying, and the most ANSWERING, question of why such desire, or why such unsettleness from within. See?
12. (Q) What shall I do to gain contentment and peace and happiness in order to rid myself of my moody spells and depression?
    (A) Find within self that answering of purpose, remembering as has been said - and from which no one may wholly move away - to find full contentment or happiness, seek first the Lord while He may be found, and all these things shall be added unto you. Do as thou wouldst be done by. Not being SATISFIED, but make thine self content, and in Him there will come that peace that passeth all understanding, making of thee the better associate, the better personally, the better in work, the better in every phase of human endeavor, and most of all that joy, that peace, that comes with a purposeful life toward service.
13. We are through for the present.

BACKGROUND

1. See Life Rdg. 349-1 and questions ans'd in 349-2 in re her life and work.
2. 6/01/27 She submitted these questions [besides those which got asked], saying: "I know you will keep these questions and the rdg. confidential as you realize how very personal they are and how much they mean to me. I have worked out these questions alone... Should I continue trying to strive for the better things in life and will I ever rise above my station in life and be truly happy with the things I want? Will my position in life be bettered by marriage? How can I fit myself to mingle with the strata of society toward which I long and how can I attain the characteristics necessary to have them attracted toward me? That is, how can I better myself physically, mentally and spiritually? What shall I do to become more self-assured, poised and cultured, and charming? Other rdg. stated [349-1] that I was to follow closely in the ways of those set as ideal. Where and how can I find such an ideal to follow and who is it? Should I wait for, and will I marry for, love? Can you state just when I will marry? and under what circumstances I will meet the man I will ultimately marry, and when? Am I in love at the present time with anyone or do I imagine myself to be in love? Please state generally how to better myself in every way possible and give a general summary."

REPORTS

1. 7/06/27 "I was happy to get the reading. It was very good, as usual, but rather indefinite to me. I am just at the stage at which I would like to see something tangible and definite, but of course, if it isn't there, you can't see it; and while the reading left nothing to be desired, still in all, it left me feeling rather incomplete, if you know what I mean.
   "I hope you have had a good rest and a wonderful vacation. I went away for the weekend - up the mountains and returned with a deep sunburn. I look somewhat like a boiled lobster, and I gained two pounds. I saw a beautiful sunrise yesterday morning. I awakened suddenly - looked out of the window - and beheld a gorgeous sunrise of riotous colors. My one feeling was that of awe, and reverence - as though God had awakened me suddenly, to show me that there is something beautiful in the world and to show me a miracle. I suppose I am too emotional, but this sunrise gave me a feeling of peace and of beauty, as nothing had ever done before.
   "I love mountains. They are so lofty - so grand and so quiet that one cannot help but have beautiful thoughts and a deep feeling of security and peace. Petty thoughts and motives and people and petty jealousies are forgotten.
   "One is near to God and to Nature in the midst of these mountains and for that reason, when I returned to New York with its skyscrapers and the crowded, stifling subway, and the office with its hustling and bustling and the same old story all over again, the disillusionment was too great. The same old grind all over again."
2. 8/25/27 "They say water will eventually find its own level, but it doesn't seem to be so in my case. I flounder and flounder and seem always to be in the wrong environment, doing the wrong things - and I probably aspire to greater things than those I should reach for and which I probably shall never attain. It makes me very unhappy because I feel there is no real happiness for me - I am always being disappointed... I have followed your advice and am working for Mr. [900]. I am intensely interested in your [Mr. [900]'s work on manuscript, EC philosophy] work and hope that I shall be able to continue it without finding it too much of a strain in addition to my hard days at the office.
   "Thank you for your patience, and I do appreciate your interest and help."
3. 9/01/27 EC's letter:
   Was certainly very glad to have yours of a few days ago written from up in the mountains. We were sorry that you didn't spend some of your vacation at the Beach, but feel very sure that you got some real help from being in the mountains and being close to nature. I guess by now that you are back in the office and feel you are set for a grind for another year, at least. If you will remember, the mountains and the sky, and try and let some of the bigness and the glory of those mountains, the sunshine and the closeness to God and nature, shine out in every little thing that comes up in the office, I think you will find life will be much better. I don't mean to be a preacher, nor a teacher, but rather just as an advisor and - as it were - let's reason together. The over-shadowing of self by so many minds and so much hubbub at times is appalling, but - if we'll keep sweet and know that the life that we live is but the reflection of our individual conception of the God we worship - it will make a vast difference - for we soon learn that if it is that out God is fame or fortune, or as to what the other fellow will think, or pleasures of the earth, it is all dross - but, if our God is the Lord, and we a portion of that God, what a difference!"
4. 2/21/28 See letter under 349-1, Par. R5.
5. See subsequent readings in re health and life and work.

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