This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 11th day of February, 1941, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [416], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

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

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1. GC: You will have before you the body and enquiring mind of [416], present in this room. You will consider his mental and material affairs, especially as related to his work and other interests and activities. You will give him at this time guidance and advice which will correlate his affairs with his mental and spiritual development. You will answer the questions he presents, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes - [416] we have the body, the enquiring mind, [416]; this we have had before.
3. In giving advice or counsel, many of those conditions that have been a part of the complete experience of the entity would necessarily be taken into consideration. And when the material, the mental and spiritual welfare are taken into consideration, the advice becomes rather that of referring the entity to purposes, aims, desires, and the warning that such shall be made in keeping with an ideal - that is to be the choice of the entity itself - in the mental, the spiritual, as well as the physical realm.
4. Know that the activities as related one to another must be in coordination and consistent with the spiritual and mental ideals of the body. For, only those things that are of a spiritual nature, that are constructive in their essence and in their activity, are eternal. These are they that promote growth with an entity, a soul.
5. Hence the counsel would be to know what ye believe, - spiritually, mentally, materially, - and WHO and what is the authority for such beliefs. Then, apply same in thy relations with thy fellow men day by day, so that it bespeaks a life, a relation, a desire and a hope that is ever constructive in its nature.
6. These are the manners of expression that bring that peace and harmony which makes for a life of activity and a life experience worth while.
7. Not that there is the injunction for the entity to merely be good, but good FOR something; not merely as a passive, non-resistant one, but as an active influence in the daily expressions such as to make the awareness in the experiences of those ye meet day by day that ye take cognizance of HIS rule in the earth, of His promises to the children of men.
8. Thus there may be brought in all relationships that which is good.
9. Ready for questions.
10. (Q) Would you advise that I continue my association with the Norfolk & Southern?
    (A) We would; for the present, at least.
11. (Q) How can I take definite steps to advancement there?
    (A) Do that as is thy part in dealing with all characters of activity, in such a way that others will take cognizance of the fact of the sincerity, the purposefulness. And prepare self for associations with either the departments that would have to do with communications or with that as would have to do with the greater stockholders in the affairs of the Norfolk and Southern, - or the Pennsylvania system.
12. (Q) What suggestions may be given at this time for simplifying my work for greater conservation and direction of my energies?
    (A) As we find, there are systems that have been a part of various individuals handling such positions or places. We would gather these as samples of the activity, and then correlate the various problems as arise with same. Then from that work out a system of simplifying the various problems. Thus, through the associates and activities, the body will be enabled to conserve time, space and energies.
13. (Q) Would it be advisable for me to exchange one of my lots on 54th St. for 2 lots on the S.W. corner of Pacific and 31st St? Would this be a good investment?
    (A) As developments are in the making, this would be a good investment. We would advise such a change.
14. (Q) You will consider the situation surrounding the rental of umbrellas and beach equipment through Life Guards on Virginia Beach, and the interest of [416] in taking part in an enterprise to purchase the franchise from the town of Virginia Beach on the following general basis:
    Exclusive right to rent umbrellas and beach equipment, for four months during each year, in return for which furnishing Life Guard Service, Cleaning of Beach and Revenue to Town on fixed rate or percentage basis. Comment on this undertaking and give him any advice that may be helpful at this time.
    (A) This undertaking, as we find, may - with the right sort of cooperation - become a very remunerative activity. Without the right associations or undertakings, it may become a very troublesome proposition.
    Two problems offer themselves, then: First, - the ability to get the whole cooperation, wholeheartedly, from all of the inns or hotels along the beach. Then, - the proposition to obtain one who would over see or be as a supervisor of such. These accomplished, such would be a very good franchise to have.
15. (Q) Which of the following individuals would be best to approach to become partners or hold stock in this undertaking, considering all angles of the situation: - Comment as called. First, Hugh Lynn Cayce.
    (A) As we find, if circumstances are such that the whole time might be given through such seasons, this would be a very good undertaking.
16. (Q) Leslie B. Shelly?
    (A) This would be very well, if there is not the insistence on the part of Shelly that certain individuals be given preference in certain stands.
17. (Q) William Kellam?
    (A) This is the same proposition of being able to give individual time to such an undertaking; though very good as an assistant or holder of stock in such an undertaking. Very good in advice and counsel; better in such than in personal activity.
18. (Q) Vivien Hodgson or stepson?
    (A) This is a very good association, though we find that problems of individual natures would cause a great deal of headache here.
19. (Q) Braithwaite (either Duck or Baby)?
    (A) These, again, offer problems of there being the ability to give individual attention. And these would have to be watched closely, else you would have the problems and they the income!
20. (Q) Graham Hinnant?
    (A) Here we would find a different problem; one willing, but not very conservative or very well given to such. Might be after a time. This would be a very good association.
21. (Q) John Smith?
    (A) Not so good.
22. (Q) Willard Ashburn?
    (A) Very good as advisor or counselor. In other capacities, not of any particular value, - other than in the policies as might be established in such an association.
23. (Q) C. R. Bryant?
    (A) Again a very good advisor or counselor, but of little practical value save as the monetary help that might be assuaged or handled through such association.
24. (Q) Would it be best to offer a percentage of income or a fixed rate to the town?
    (A) If there could be a fixed rate, and then the individuals acting in the capacity as Guards given so much assured and so much percent of the income, this would be the better manner.
25. (Q) What are the chances of getting this franchise?
    (A) If some of the individuals considered here are to be as consultants or associates of the group, no trouble whatever. That's one trouble with the whole of the proposition, - too easily influenced by some in groups, see?
26. (Q) Do you find that a proposition involving income to town, cleaning of beach and walk, Life Guard Service, and percentage with fixed salary to boys on stands, would be acceptable to all interests involved?
    (A) This may eventually be worked out. Read all of these as given. First, the cooperation has to be attained or gained with each and all of the inns or hotels, see? Then there has to be the proposition of some individual who would guide or manage the whole group, as to keeping them in order or seeing that they are kept in place, with regular drill, regular activity, regular hours, and ON THE JOB at all times.
27. (Q) What would you offer the Town for the franchise?
    (A) This will necessarily depend upon the ones through whom the offer is to be made! As we find, this might first be presented to the Town and the Counselor as a proposition to be worked out, - and then this considered in line with what HAS been the income, or the proceeds from such from year to year as a minimum and a maximum expectancy, see?
28. (Q) It is desired to be absolutely fair in this matter and create as little friction as possible. How can this be done?
    (A) As has been given. First it is necessary to show the willingness for cooperation with all of the places, the hotels, the inns; that there will be the supplying of safety or of guards at those specified periods, for the privilege of placing the stands at various places - or for the care of such as are to act as the guards or guides, see?
    All of these should be worked out in detail, to bring harmony and to make an equitable and a reasonable matter for all concerned.
29. (Q) Would you advise that I marry in the near future? [See 416-14, Par. 25-A, 26-A.]
    (A) This is to be the choice of the entity itself. If there are those associations and activities in keeping with the hopes and desires of each, it would be very well.
30. (Q) Any advice?
    (A) Remember, it's a two-way proposition, and not just satisfaction of self. That's rather a warning than advice!
31. (Q) Would you advise that I become affiliated with a real estate firm here or start one?
    (A) Preferably, no; not just at this time. While it is true that there will be a great deal of activity in the next year, we find that inside the next two there will be a great many headaches in such also! [See 416-17, Par. 18-A, 19-A.]
    Then do not combine too many local affairs with the advancement and developments with the Norfolk and Southern or the Railroad activities and associations, or its departments. While these may be used as a helpful influence towards each outside activity - do not let there become - by so much local activity - any question mark as to whether or not there is being more attention given to outside than to regular interests.
32. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. See 416-14 on 9/07/39.

REPORTS

1. 2/02/42 He obtained a Ck. Physical, 416-16, with Par. 12-A, 13-A in re his work.
2. 9/02/42 See 641-9 advising Mr. [641] that his capabilities do not lie in the freight office, working with Mr. [416].
3. 11/05/42 See 416-17.

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