Edgar Cayce Readings, 353-1

(Life Reading Suggestion)

TEXT

EC: We have the entity here, and those relations with the universe - and universal forces; that are latent and manifested in the personalities of the present entity, [353].
In entering, there are conditions that at times appear to coincide with those that may be presented from the astrological interpretation; yet there are others that conform more to those from the numerological interpretation; still others that are builded, and interpretations from the spiritualistic viewpoint give a better interpretation.
For, each entity should - and does - gain this as an impelling truth in its experience:
While the period of the year, the place of birth, the environs through the developing of an entity in any one appearance, the numerological conditions and names have their influence, NONE of these equal or surpass that which an entity does concerning that it KNOWS as in relation to that it sets as its ideal!
In the astrological aspects, then, we have these rather as innate urges for the entity. Coming in that period when there are many changes from the purely superficial aspect of the astrological spheres, yet the sojourns in various environs bring innate urges that (unusually) find the way of interpreting themselves in the experience of the entity, from or through the entity's own development in the MENTAL plane. Mind considered there, then, is the builder; and is the interpretation of an entity's activity toward Creative Forces, in its varied experiences through a material plane.
It would be quite well to get the difference between that mental aspect of a body from the plane of the various aspects that we have ABOUT this planetary sojourn; this referring to the mental in a physical or earth's plane (for this is what we are dealing with, of course, when we are in the earth).
Then, these are the impulses made in this entity, [353]:
One that is very much set in its ways, when considered by those who are of a DIFFERENT view of mind, see? This doesn't necessarily mean that they disagree, but the entity is considered by others as one that's rather headstrong.
One that makes peculiar associations, when viewed from someone else's angle.
One that interprets the activities of others from quite a different angle from most individuals, see? that is, the entity would consider rather what was the impelling influence that caused a body to act, rather than judging from the ordinary standards of morality, economics, or whatever may be ordinarily termed as the ruling influence.
One that has the tendencies towards being sympathetic in all its relations to individuals. Hence in the field of ministration - whether pertaining to the physical or the mental forces of a body - may the entity not only find contentment for itself, but there may be the greater amount of good accomplished for the other fellow through such activities of the body.
These influences or aspects, as we find, come from sojourns of the entity (rather than position or period of transition) in Venus, Jupiter, Uranus, Mars, Saturn.
Hence the entity is not only impressive, imposing, loving, but can be just as indifferent - and just as fiery - and just as unbecoming, to some - in considering the attitude, aspects or activities of the entity.
As to the appearances, then, and their effect upon the activity of the entity in the present experience, the entity's sojourns for ACTIVITIES - or those influencing activities - are rather those of a set rule, or order, or as the rule of the entity's experiences are methodical; but duty bound, ever.
In the one before this we find the entity was during that period when there were the sojournings of many individuals that came to this land of the entity's present nativity; not only for the freedom of speech, not only for the freedom of the rights as pertaining to the manner of worship, but many were BANISHED and many followed those that WERE banished.
The entity was among those that followed in such a condition and relation, and was in and about that land now known as Maryland; being then among those that aided in establishing the colonies and the conditions in and about Baltimore.
These conditions or experiences of the entity, then in the name Marian Herdina, brought to the entity much suffering physically; yet much was builded in the experience of the entity in lending aid to those that suffered in body and in mind.
The relationships with the opposite sex caused a DEFINITE stand to be taken, through experiences in that particular environ; for much might be given as to this particular relation; yet the entity in itself developed through the experience, gaining a place, a position, that was enviable to this period.
And in the present, the abilities that lie in the field of ANALYZING the activities and doings of others come much from that mental development - which has been indicated - through that experience.
From that experience, too, there may be gained much that, applied in the present, would give the ability to become more effective and effectual in the ministration of the body to or for others, in whatever direction the efforts might take.
Before this we find the entity was in that land now known as the Persian, or Arabian, during those periods when there were many peoples being gathered for a teaching, a ministry, of one in the hill country. [Uhjltd Period?]
The entity then was among those who foregathered there, in the name then Xeniza, and was of the peoples of the land called Chaldean.
Then the entity became one of those who aided in ministering to those that were ill in body, and THROUGH the ministering to the needs of the physical did the entity give to those peoples - that came under the supervision of the entity - the ideas and ideals of those teachings in that particular experience.
The entity gained through the greater portion of the experience, yet REMAINING in this land until there arose those that attempted to overrun the land, the entity lost in the character of resistance that was set up.
In the present arises those abilities again in the ministering, especially in that ability to analyze from that individuals may relate TO the entity of their experience in the sleep, or in the various things that frighten or worry individuals, in whatever walk of life they may be. In APPLYING this may the entity open for self the greater abilities, greater efforts, to gain for self, for others, that which will not only aid in the physical - but the mental and spiritual body as well.
Before this we find the entity was in that land now known as the Egyptian, during those days when there was the building up of those tenets and lessons with the return of the high priest to the land; and as the changes came about, the entity - though being of the natives - came to comprehend, and to minister, and to gain for self and for the building up of those truths in the lives and experiences of the peoples in that land. [Ra Ta Period?]
The entity only lost when these were turned, by political influences, to the detriment of those whom the entity trusted - and whom the entity felt SHOULD gain control; and in this the entity lost confidence in peoples.
Hence the wariness that often occurs in the experience of the entity, in its relationship with those especially in power, whether political, home, economic, or what not; for the entity too easily often doubts; yet sincere seeking, sincere counsel within self, from that builded through the ability of proper analysis and deciding from within, may the more often bring the right answer.
Then, as to the abilities of the entity in the present, that to which it may attain - and how:
As indicated, the abilities lie in the field of ministry to others; through the power of the mental forces that are innate, and that may find expression in relationships with individuals or groups that are set with ideals pertaining to constructive or creative influences and forces.
And with the application of the MENTAL-MECHANICAL, and the abilities that may flow THROUGH the body IN its application, may there be brought to self, to others, the greater development in the present experience.
Hence that termed - not only mechano-therapy, but that termed - magneto-therapy may be added in the applications as to the relationships one with another.
Keep self, then, rather in accord with that which may be awakened through the meditation with the inner self; and be guided by that which is held as the ideals of the spiritual, rather than the material or physical things; for the Creative Forces manifest in those that are chosen. Who are chosen? Those that do His biddings. Who will do His biddings? Those that harken to the spiritual influences from WITHIN, without thought of self-aggrandizement!
Ready for questions.
(Q) How can the entity develop that ability, gained in the Persian experience, to help individuals through sleep?
(A) In the application of those forces that flow in or THROUGH the body, in its application to those the entity would aid - see?
We are through for the present.
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BACKGROUND

5/23/33 "All through the dinner last Thurs. in N.Y. [Edgar Cayce Fdn. dinner, Fifth Avenue Hotel, N.Y.C.], I had the odd sensation that it has all been enacted before.
"For a yr. I have known that a new phase of my life work is unfolding and I earnestly ask a Life Rdg. in order to know the path that will help me to manifest the work of the Master which I feel within me is pressing me forward to a greater service to my fellow beings."

REPORTS

6/14/33 "There are a few questions in relation to my Life Rdg. that I thought Miss [350] could ask you at the Convention.
"I regret so much not being able to attend. I know I would learn much by the contact and want to do more work along these lines.
"You spoke of my work being along the line of mental mechanical - also magneto-therapy. I am much interested in a machine treating along this line. It is called the Hand-Vitra Ray, and is of magnetic, not electrical control. On the 18th of June at a Naturopathic Convention at Butler, N.J., it will be demonstrated by Shippell of Washington, D.C. [Theresa M. Schippel, D.C., N.D.?] She is very anxious that I go into this form of treating. I would like to get your opinion - if this would be the line indicated by the rdg.
"You mention treatment while asleep. Does that mean when the patient is asleep or when I am asleep?
"You spoke of 'the entity lost in the character of resistance that was set up.' Does that mean poor technic in resistance my entity set up, or that the outside resistance was too powerful? You mention the same under the Egyptian incarnation. Does this mean a repeated lesson that the entity has not grasped, or outside forces?"
6/21/33 EC's letter:
"My dear Dr. [353]:
"Your letter was delivered by Miss [350] last Saturday afternoon. You can well imagine just how busy we have been through the Congress. I feel that I should have passed on to you before this my thoughts in regard to the things you mentioned, but I hope the delay has not been harmful at this particular time. I certainly wish that you might have been with us at the Congress. It was a very wonderful meeting. We had some remarkable addresses from Miss Tubby [Gertrude O. Tubby], as well as other members of the group, and I'm sure they will prove very beneficial to everyone.
"Now, regarding the machine, it seems very remarkable to me that this should be mentioned in a Life Reading, as to your interest and ability to use a machine of the kind. My suggestion would be that you arrange to use this in your work as soon as possible, for I am sure this is indicated in the reading; and we often find suggestions in physical readings for the use of such a machine for various individuals. Also I would like to suggest that, if you do not already know him, you can get in touch with Dr. N. H. Prouty [M.D.], Box 433, Morris Plains, N.J. He has worked out a theory of magnetic healing that might be helpful to you, also, in meeting some conditions that arise.
"It appears to us, Dr. [353], that too often individuals get the idea that some one character of treatment will answer for everything, very much like the old medics indicated that swallowing some nostrum would cure anything an individual might have or might ever expect to have. There are many minds, and many stages of development, stages of consciousness; so that reaching the consciousness of one individual might not reach another, but that which awakens the divine influence is that necessary in each case for the healing to take place - whether this is done through drugs, mechanical appliances, mechano-therapy, or what not. Individuals may not be aware of such conditions being effective in their consciousness, but I am of the opinion that every atom or corpuscle of our beings has a consciousness of its own; if it is cooperative we keep well; if it sets up to operate against the rest it is just too bad!
"The treatments while asleep are for the patients, I should think; that is, the suggestive therapeutics. These are quite often suggested or recommended in physical readings, for certain disorders.
"As I understand, the resistance set outside was too powerful, or so powerful that the entity - or self - or ego - succumbed, and of course these very things we have to meet. As I understand, that is wherein the saving power of the merciful Father has been offered through the mediator, that if we trust in Him and rely on the strength manifesting through us by the little we may do for the other fellow, rather than on our own weak selves, He becomes our Saviour.
"I hope this explanation will be of help. Know that we are very anxious to aid in making the most of the information given. If there are any further questions, please do not hesitate to ask them - and we will do our best.
"Trusting you will let us hear from you from time to time, and with all good wishes, I am"
Sincerely,
EC:GD
8/07/33 "I feel so drawn to the Study Group Work. Please send me the twelve lessons of the Norfolk Study Group. Would like to form a group in ..., N.J. It is the thing that I have wanted - a center radiating divine truth and divine understanding - an oasis in the present desert of doubt and fear. Am enclosing $5 for the 12 lessons and a small donation towards the work."
8/17/33 "We will have an organization meeting on Sat., Sept. 10th [of A.R.E. members in this area]... We want to follow your suggestions in every way.
"Thank you for giving me Dr. Prouty's address. Expect to see him this Sunday.
"I feel sure that our group will be a center of light and help this coming winter - and we will look forward to your visit to N.Y. this Sept."
GD's note: Dr. [353] subsequently treated several people who were sent to her with readings.
3/02/42 Routine mailing was ret'd marked ADDRESS UNKNOWN.