This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 4th day of May, 1938, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [480], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

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

TEXT

1. EC: Yes.
2. There are changes in the general physical forces, as well as the mental attitudes and activities of the body, since we last had it.
3. Most of these as we find, or all of these, are the nominal, normal conditions; all circumstances and surroundings taken into consideration.
4. As we find, there are NOMINAL developments; and there needs to be kept only those precautionary measures, those activities that have been indicated for the body under the circumstances.
5. Owing to the great nervous strain, mentally and physically, under which the body has been and is passing, there will be required the greater effort to keep in a cheerful frame of mind BY associations with those who MAKE for the changing of attitudes as respecting the general activities or the influences about same.
6. Keep in the open as much as is practical, especially of evenings with those of the associates and activities that are of the nature to MAKE for the better attitudes.
7. However, we would refrain from those greater strains, of course; such as rushing up or down steps, or jumping, or lifting or the like.
8. The diets would be kept very much in order with those things that have been indicated for the body through the general conditions. [See 480-28 through 480-36 during last pregnancy.]
9. That there may be no great disturbance with the bodily forces as related to the activity of the kidneys, as the upper hepatic circulation or the pancreas and the spleen activity, [Diabetic tendency which followed birth of her dead baby son on 7/06/37.] include the artichoke at least once a week. This should keep sufficient for a normal balance in these directions.
10. The gentle manipulations or care in those directions would be very well.
11. We would insist upon examinations occasionally by those of surgeons, or those of the osteopathic surgeons, for the proper position, the proper placement of the organs of the pelvis during these developing periods.
12. Ready for questions.
13. (Q) How may I overcome complete fatigue, and pull myself together?
    (A) As indicated, it may only be done by such physical activities in the companionship of those who intend or are inclined to make for creating an atmosphere that makes for the overcoming of such.
    Do not rely upon drugs or chemicals for such a change, for these are ONLY those that may momentarily relieve and the end is worse than the condition.
14. (Q) What should I do to prevent melancholia?
    (A) Just the same as has been indicated.
15. (Q) How stimulate appetite?
    (A) As we find, if there are the activities and the influences as indicated, these will make for the better stimulation than taking drugs.
16. (Q) Should I take anything in particular to help me gain strength?
    (A) As we find, the Codiron would be very well in these directions; but only take about ONE tablet a day instead of one after each meal. Let it rather extend over a long period. These properties as we find would be carrying sufficient of the vitamins. Of course, it should not be overdone, but be careful that there is plenty of calcium in the foods taken.
17. (Q) Can you tell me what is the best approach through this channel for me to gain an understanding from the spiritual angle of the apparent tragedy which has come in my life through the loss of my mother? [See 601-31.]
    (A) The Lord giveth, the Lord taketh away. Such as these appear to come as trite sayings, but as we study the Scripture and the promises therein, we find that only does the answer come within the self. Know that as He WILLS, only that which is for the individual - for ALL concerned - the will of Him as it is done in each, able to make for that a awakening necessary for the better understanding.
    Condemning of self, of others, of the lack of this or that or the other, only creates barriers that make for the INABILITY OF the self to catch the glimpse.
    Read that which has been indicated in the last admonition of Moses, in the 30th of Deuteronomy. Read of those promises in the Psalms - as in the 24th, the 23rd, the 91st, the 1st, the 150th. All of these will indicate that which is the SOURCE of strength mentally and spiritually, and - if we coordinate our mental and physical selves - also the source of our body's strength. For, as indicated in those, the SOURCE of all is there.
    If we look, then, for other means - or material means - for the answer, there is none. Only is it found in Him.
18. We are through with this Reading.

    Copy to Self
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    (Codiron Tablets are manufactured by Lawrence Laboratories, Chicago, Ill. Come in $1 bottles.)

BACKGROUND

1. See 480-46 on 4/07/38 during first month of pregnancy.
2. 5/02/38 She submitted questions [her mother died with cancer on 4/20/38]: "I'm all WORN OUT! Just can't get myself together."

REPORTS

1. 5/07/38 "My rdg. came Thursday aft. very fast. I realized all those things that applied to me physically, and how true they are. I have been reading the Bible passages mentioned and am trying very hard not to look for some reason for all this. There is such an emptiness in Daddy's life [see 619-5 Reports] and in mine. No one will ever know the place she filled in our hearts and minds. We all seemed to live for one another. The companionship and understanding she gave us - only she could give. I wouldn't have wanted her to suffer, though; she was too fine for that. She knew when she went to the hospital (March 7th) that she didn't have long - she told me so. She suffered intensely that previous week...
   "It's very hard to believe she is gone - I feel her near me all the time. Could I have some kind of reading through which she could counsel me or suggest to me? Didn't Tommy House have that once? [See 5756-13 on 7/09/34.] She didn't talk to me a whole week before she passed away and my, how I miss her sweet voice!
   "There is little more for me to say. I'm just filled up and locked.
   "Give my love to all at your home."
2. 6/18/38 Ltr. in re her conclusions as to death, see under 601-31 Reports.
3. 6/21/38 See 480-48.
4. 5/10/38 Letter from EC to [480]: "Thanks for yours of 7th - also had letter from your Father [619] yesterday [See under 601-31 Reports] think it did me more good than any letter ever received in my life - Think so much of him - have a darn poor way of showing it I guess, but certainly appreciate it more than ever tell any one.
   "Just you keep reading the Bible - don't read it with the idea that it is history and refers to some one else - but know it is to you - and you will get a whole lot more out of it - for just as Abraham is a character - also he is an experience to each and every one of us - and represents the faith we must have; and so it is with each of them - Yes, you are right, possibly the reading did not warn you as to what was happening - but would it have been easier - to have known - possibly better to doubt the information - than to have had the anguish of knowing you were helpless to do any thing, I don't know.
   "Sure your Mother Lives on - is near you, much nearer now than she could ever be in the physical - I realize that sounds like sentiment or foolishness but if you will just keep reading that BOOK of Books you will come to the experience as millions have - as I have, that it is true - for Good is of God, God is eternal - then the Good that she did, must, does live on and on, never dies, is as eternal as God himself.
   "Hope you are feeling well, and every thing is coming along alright, hope [633] is feeling fine also. All are fair here, Gertrude had a bad spell but is feeling pretty good again, the rest are well. Edgar Evans was home for Mother's day. Hugh Lynn is in N.Y. Yes, Tommy House had a message from his Dad, [See 5756-13] it might be done - feel it had better come of its own accord - but you know will try for you, if you wish - think it will when she is ready - that too, as I understand the scripture - is of HIS making and should not be disturbed until she wishes - or is sent by Him for your assurance. Always glad to hear, love to each one of you, ever the same." Edgar Cayce

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