Edgar Cayce Readings, 349-9

(Body & enquiring mind, also her life existence in the earth plane in that known as the Grecian-Roman period. You will give the name under which the entity appeared at that time, the occupation, the developing and retarding points, and the influence had in the present life. You will then answer the questions which she has submitted regarding her present development and future welfare.)

TEXT

EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, the entity [349], known in the present; also the experiences of the entity in the earth's plane.
The Grecian-Roman period, as we find, was in that period from four twenty-one to three hundred (421 to 300) [B.C.]. In the experience the entity was known as Belda. In the activities we find as that indicated in the present, of the sagacity, of the quick wittedness of the entity, the abilities for those tendencies in the play or role acting. The entity, as indicated, was born in the household then of one Arstriad, who was of the guard that made up those peoples that were under the direct order of those in power. The entity, with the advantages of those of position, or by power of birth, had the OPPORTUNITIES for the expressions under one Xerlon, [See 349-15, Par. 14-A, 15-A] who was of those that might be termed the expression teachers of that period. The entity advanced as one in minor roles with the play actor that rose to high position, in the name then of Xterites, [See 349-15, Par. 14-A, 15-A] that later founded that which developed into the Parthenon, or those buildings for the DEVELOPMENT of those roles of individuals who through their expressions or acting brought the Grecian period of play, song, and - later - dance. The entity developed in this environ to one well in favor with many of those that considered such as a gift of value, and later became one of those in the ROMAN presentation of those that made for the arena development for the RULERS of the period. See? Hence in the present, as has been given, there may be that development for the entity - through expression, or acting - to those that have become in the role of the acting for the cinema, for the speech-making, especially. In the role of the Spanish, as known in the present (See, we have reached up some twenty-one hundred years!), or Mexican, or the Spanish-American type. As we find, first the development should be either in minor roles, or the better training in those who take MANY roles in the acting in SUCCESSIONS: as those that may be termed that barn storm, or those that make successive weeks or months of acting in the various sectors or sections of a country. Then from this advance to that of the cinema activities, that will come WITH the developments; so that in the next two to five years there should be brought a MATERIAL success, and in the advance - if the body will KEEP ideals, rather than the aggrandizing of self's own interest - there may be brought to those to whom this acting or these roles may be presented, phases in human experience that are FOR advancement. Then, these will bring developments in many directions.
(Q) What should the stage name be?
(A) Choose it! [See 349-9, Par. R2.]
(Q) Whom was I associated with in that period who might be of help to me now in getting into the movies?
(A) Those that have been given! Read it! Here it is!
(Q) Have I made progress in the right direction in my studies since October with Bertha Kunz and Minna Phillips?
(A) These are very good; but now we need some heavier acting, or some of the more MASCULINE reactions with same now.
(Q) Shall I continue my studies with both or should I make a change, and if so, which one?
(A) As indicated, seek out through or from these same channels that which will bring in more of the association of the masculine activities.
(Q) Should I arrange to study with Beverly Sitgreaves in addition to both these teachers -
(A) (Interrupting) Leave off one and study with Beverly Sitgreaves; for THIS entity, as has been indicated by the information that has been given, was one of those who aided materially in the developing in that period, from which there is so much received in the present activities, or innately and actively in the forces of the body.
(Q) With whom should I study grace and rhythm in order to coordinate speech with movement so essential in motion-picture work before the camera?
(A) It isn't the camera that's to be approached first! Rather that known as the groups, or some stage play-acting in minor parts, to be sure, at first - but the necessary training and development, and grace, and activities, will come with same! Not as choruses, no! but as acting!
(Q) Is there any particular or peculiar technique of motion-picture screen work that I should be warned of at this time so I that I can study it?
(A) This has been outlined, as to what characterizations or picturalization will be the better advantage for the activities of the body! So find those along those lines!
(Q) Through whom can I make the approach to Murray Roth, Supervisor at -
(A) (Interrupting) It isn't to go through this first! These will come after at least two or three months, or six months, or eighth months, of ACTING with those in those parts - as to make for ROAD work! See?
(Q) In what way can I achieve originality in the movies?
(A) By following that which has been outlined! Now you have a whole lot to do! Let's commence with it! Then we may give more! We are through with the present.
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BACKGROUND

See Life Rdg. 349-1 on 4/21/26, then 349-8 on 9/07/31 which suggested another incarnation, the Grecian-Roman, influencing her now.
1/18/32 She submitted questions.

REPORTS

2/08/32 "My rdg. was wonderful and helps tremendously. I feel now I am on the right track and know how to go on from here."
2/17/32 "Would Carla Carlova be a good professional name?" [See 349-10, Par. 16-A, 17-A on 5/04/32.]
See subsequent readings.
12/06/32 "I'm going to try to arrange for a check physical, as well as a general reading and find out why these things happened, and when the end of this particular phase will be, so I can start out on the work I want to do. Why do you suppose the last reading gave that, when I thought that the time was fast approaching, if not actually here, when I could get started in the other. [See 349-12, Par. 20-A on 10/28/32 telling her to continue to work for Mr. [257].]
"Gladys, do you think I will ever be able to get into it? Sometimes I doubt, but I know the readings have always told me I could and would, but my accident and illness, and then the reading, seem to make me feel that perhaps I never will.
"...Bellda Farrar? How about it?"
5/23/33 EC's ltr. following Edgar Cayce Foundation dinner in NY, preparations for which Miss [349] had been helpful in making, with her employer, Mr. [257], and others:
"Just to say thank you again! I am still hoping that you found the evening worth while, not only because of the feelings you have for me and for the work presented by the Association, but because of your meeting with the people there. I trust it brought the reward for the time and trouble I know you gave in making this meeting a success. All can say what they will, I know who to thank for a great deal that was done. I hope you don't find it too much of a burden to keep this up from time to time; for I've always realized a great deal of the success of this organization depends on those who take the time and trouble to do the actual work, as well as the planning for the various things that may come from time to time. You remember there's something in the Good Book that says, "A word fitly spoken is like apples in pictures of silver." [Pr. 25:11] And you know how to speak those words, you know how to present them, you know how to present the ideals of this work in a very unselfish way and manner.
"I know it pleased you to hear a lot of nice things said about me. I'm vain enough to feel that you think a lot of me, and I appreciate it - and I want you to know it. I want you to know, too, that any of those whom you may at any time interest in the work of this organization will receive the same attention as if they were presented by Mr. Roosevelt himself. I think you know that, but I'm telling it to you again.
"I don't know whether you'll have the chance to come down this summer, or whether you are making your plans to do some work elsewhere to carry on the things you want to do - and that are so close to you; but know that we would love mighty well to have you come if you can find it possible in your planning for the summer.
"We had a very nice trip home. I was a little bit tired, but we were able to be at the group meeting last evening and to begin our regular work this morning.
"Thank you again. I trust you will drop us a line at every opportunity. With love from every one here, I am"
Ever the same, [349]
EC:GD
5/29/33 Letter from Miss [349] to EC:
Dear Judge:
"One of the nicest things that has ever happened to me - and considering late conditions, the very nicest in a long time - was to get your beautiful letter. You can't possibly imagine how it made me feel! I am going to frame it so I will always have it because it will do ever so much to making me feel happier. Things are getting to be so bad for me - as you can see by the questions I am sending to you - and I feel that this is the time for me to have a reading.
"I am also sending you the request for a life reading on [sister [352]]. That, I feel, should be a very interesting reading.
"Am also sending you a check for $10.00 for the two readings, which I hope is all right.
"I'll write you again more at length after I get the reading, and I hope you can get them both soon.
"There is so much I want to say and would like to say, about your letter and how it affected me - but I cannot. That it came to me, unsolicited, means so much more, and maybe some day I will be in a position to show you how much it means to me.
"I hope you and your family are well and happy, and with much love to you all, believe me."
Ever so sincerely, [349]
6/06/33 See 349-13, about her health, her life and work.