This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Va. Beach, Va., this 22nd day of February, 1934, in accordance with request made by self - Mrs. [509], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mildred Davis, L. B. and Hugh Lynn Cayce.

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, [509].
2. In the physical forces of the body we find those conditions that cause disturbances to the body at times that are of a physical nature. These are affectations through the body using up the strength and vitality without taking proper precautions as for the resuscitating of the physical forces through the character of the diet and the manner that the body responds to physical conditions in a material world. There is in the mental development and soul development of the body that which makes for material manifestations of the power of those forces from without, to work in and through the body-consciousness with minds and bodies that may be influenced by the power of this Christ Consciousness working through this body; yet the physical is in a material world and is subject to the laws of same, and as there is the unbalancing of elements in the body, as through the various changes the body passes in its stages of development, there is used up energies that have not had the precautions given for the directing, as to either the material, mental or spiritual influences within the physical body, to the recuperation of these conditions.
3. These conditions, as we find, are greatly exaggerated at times by external influences, as cold or congestion or overtaxation by the unwarranted use of properties in the food values that make for specific activity in a detrimental way and manner to those portions of the body that are weak in their balancing or are uncoordinated with the general conditions in the body.
4. The glands in and about the kidney area are under stress. These, then, come in effect to the emotional nature or tenor of the body and its reaction through too much of those activities that would produce the congestion in the receptacles of the activity of the kidneys, and make for irritation to same. Hence the bladder disorder that exists and that becomes very troublesome to the body at times, and showing for too great a quantity of albumin and the brick color in the activity of the kidneys in the removal of poisons, as of urea, in the activity of the system. This makes for irritation. Then to the neck of the bladder itself, and causing - in the channel in the system - conditions in the portions of the puba - a swelling, through this irritation, to the sympathetic circulation in the portion of the body. Also there has been in times back a strain that was maintained by a wrench in the lumbar and sacral area. With the advancing of the hardening (or slowing, rather without hardening, though it would be called hardening by some pathologists) of the arterial circulation through the portion of the body produces a prolapsus of the colon, in the descending area; and in the sphincter muscles themselves giving rise to irritation, when constipation - or overacidity or over activity through acidity in the kidney and in the system's inability through the colon - makes for irritation in this portion of the body.
5. This makes sometimes something of a drain on the system, and these we are speaking of purely from the physical pathological condition of the body.
6. In meeting the needs of these physical conditions, we will find, to be sure, there are those things that arise from these that cause irritation, either physical or mental, in other portions of the body; as the character of the appetite at times, or the desire for certain character or taste of foods, fruits; or there are the conditions that make for a small gnawing in the lower portion of the stomach itself proper, as of a twitching in the lower portion of the jaw, as in the glands about which the saliva is created. This is a nerve reaction, and comes from those disturbances in a sympathetic way and manner.
7. So, in making the applications, physically, mentally or materially, to those things that would bring a better balance, all of the effects as well as the causes (in a body that has reached the period of development or experience in this present sphere) are to be taken into consideration. For, with the slowing of the pulsation, with the pressure that is deficient at times through the attempt of the circulation to keep the hepatics in order, with those tendencies for the circulation through the abdominal area to take up great portions of the heat of the body, producing in the feet and in the hands a slowed circulation, all of these must be considered.
8. We will find that, first, we would use the Radio-Active Appliance each evening, or in periods when the body is feeling somewhat below par and has the time and inclination to rest sufficient time for the activity of those vibrations that are raised within the physical body by the use of the plain Radio-Active Appliance to the body. In making the attachments to this body, when it is attached to the wrist first one time, the next time attach to the ankle first and THEN to the wrist on opposite side of the body.
9. Also we will find that there should be a few adjustments osteopathically given in the sacral and lumbar and lower dorsal area, with the GENERAL manipulation in the upper portion of the body to make for coordination with the rest of the system. These taken once or twice a month would be sufficient.
10. As to the diet, of which the body should be so mindful, beware of too much starch and too much fat. But oils, as the olive oil or the fats of any that are taken in the foods - as mutton, fowl (provided the same is not the GROSS fat) - will be helpful. But no red meats, nor too much of those foods that will make for sugar reaction in the system. But a well-balanced diet that carries the rebuilding and replenishing forces and influences in the body, and these of the alkalin PRODUCING foods, whether fruits, vegetables, or what not - rather those that are inclined toward the alkalin, or their combinations. Do not take cereals ever WITH citrus fruit juices. Do not take large quantities of candies or pastries or tarts that are used with meats. Beware of apples, unless of the jenneting variety, but pears, bananas, oranges, grapefruit, plums, peaches, all of these may be taken in moderation and IN THEIR SEASON. And use fruits that are NOT artificially ripened, even though it is necessary to use those that are canned; pineapple and pineapple juices are excellent for the body.
11. Do these, and we will bring for the physical forces of the body much that is to be desired, for the preparation of the physical body as the temple of the soul in this particular experience; for, as may be given from the mental and spiritual forces in the body, the developments in the present are that there might be the greater manifestations in the activities of the body in those tenets, lessons and truths this soul gained in its sojourn in the promised land. And as the entity goes about making application in the way and manner as to bring joy and peace and harmony and understanding in the lives of those that it meets from day to day, in this way and manner may it show forth those things that were builded in the soul in its sojourn at the time of the Master and of John. For, for this purpose came the entity into the earth at this time, and in making and holding to those things that He taught to meet the needs of those that are to be awakened in that sphere of activity where they, these souls, might understand. Not all that were healed by the Master were even thankful. They accepted it rather as that due them as selfish or self-centered souls of the world, not knowing, not caring, not comprehending what they had contacted in the material things. Nor did there grow in the hearts of all those things that were necessary for their comprehension of the contact they had made. So has been the experience of the entity. So will be the activities in bringing to those here and there the knowledge of the love that is shown through the consciousness of the Master being the guiding factor in the lives and purposes of individuals. And above all TEACH and PLEAD with souls that they make His life, His promises, as the ideals of their lives. For, all promises that He made, either material, mental or spiritual, were a portion of His life, and are dependent only upon the activity of the soul. And they received His blessings whether they gave thanks or not.
12. So may this soul take a lesson from those experiences of Him that taught even the entity in those days when He laid hands upon the body and healed the body.
13. In the activities, then, know that all power, all forces seen manifest in the earth are as beneficent influences in the experiences of those that seek to know His way. They may also become curses to those who would use them as gratifying the self in relationships with individuals, places or what not. But know that the redeemer liveth and He will quicken those that put their trust in Him. For, He is able to keep that which has been committed and that IS committed unto Him by the souls of men, against any experience in thine sojourns in the earth. For, He is rather the God, the Father, the Savior, the Lord of the living than of those that are dead in trespass and sin in self-indulgences for fame, fortune, or the aggrandizing of any of the attributes of the material body.
14. Such are wastrels in their lives. Such have little or no part in Him until they have put these things away from their daily activity.
15. THOU knowest the way; THOU understandest how He has called. KEEP the faith.
16. Ready for questions.
17. (Q) Advise me as to my relationship and work with Edgar Cayce. How may I best further the ideals and purposes to be manifested through this channel?
    (A) If the ideals and purposes, and the life, and those results from the activities of the body Edgar Cayce, coincide and coordinate with the ideals and purposes of this body, this soul, then use them as thine own.
18. We are through.

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BACKGROUND

1. See 509-1, Life Rdg., on 2/05/34.
2. 2/12/34 Questions submitted, for mental-spiritual rdg., ask about diet, best treatment, etc.

REPORTS

1. 3/02/34 Letter: "I have gone over the rdg. twice. It seems distinctly physical and not over encouraging as to physical, though of course I may read deeper.
   "The following came to me, according to St. Paul, 'I die daily.' Is not one in a way enjoined to reincarnate, that is renew or reestablish, one's present body - enabling one to go on in a fresh, new way - reestablished by the Spirit of Christ?...
   "I do understand my readings and will in a few weeks hope to have a physical check-up, as I am sure with following instructions 100% I do receive the fulfillment of His promises.
   "There is much I FEEL to talk over with you personally."
2. 3/16/34 Mrs. [255]'s letter: "Mrs. [509] goes to Dr. Frank P. Dobbins, D.O. We hear about it from both sides and enjoy the fun. Dr. Dobbins, gentle soul, is swept a little off his feet, until he gets used to the hurricane. 'You can consider yourself complimented that I have come a second time,' were her words of introduction to the second visit."
3. 11/30/34 Mrs. [509] referred 753-1.

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