This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 26th day of October, 1934, in accordance with request made by the self - [709], new Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Mrs. [692].

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

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body, [709].
2. Now, as we find, conditions are both physical (or pathological) and mental and spiritual (or psychological) that disturb the better physical functioning of the body. And we might find through the indwelling of the physical body's sojourns in the earth (not this material body but the soul that occupies the material body in the present) much that would be helpful. [GD's note: This refutes the story someone started in the early days that EC could not give a reading, and certainly not a Life reading, for a Negro. Too bad Mrs. [709] did not follow EC's suggestion here to later seek a Life reading.]
3. In the physical forces, then, as we find, there are obstructions that prevent the body's activity in its locomotions and in its carrying out the emotions is hindered, from the cut-off in the cerebrospinal system as related to the activities in the locomotions from the lower lumbar and the upper dorsal. Hence we have in the left side not exactly a paresis, or paralysis, but rather the lack of the plexuses (from the pathological condition) being able - through their injury - to function in a normal manner. For the injury in times back was such as to produce in the 4th lumbar, in the 2nd and 3rd dorsal, such natures as to cause the accumulation of scar tissue with the ganglia themselves. Hence we find there are periods, as the body rests or sleeps, when there is a different circulation from that ordinarily maintained in a waking or physically conscious state. Hence we may say these are PSYCHOPATHIC as well as physical. Now the injury - that PHYSICALLY disturbed the body, as we find - is not in either of these plexus, but in that position where the reaction is so situated as to affect these conditions and to produce this lack of energy.
4. Being of long-standing it will require, then, that patience and persistence be maintained for at least twelve to fourteen MONTHS. And we would find while the growth or the change for the body would be rather slow in the beginnings, we would in that time have maintained such recuperative forces in the physical body as to overcome these disturbances.
5. This will require that the attitude of the mental body be maintained in those directions of SEEING, feeling, KNOWING that the recuperation is taking place; knowing and declaring the affirmations that make for this awareness in the cell forces of the imaginative, the sensory, and the whole sympathetic system of the body; as WELL as applying and maintaining physical conditions to produce, to affect, to aid, to make aware the conditions that are to be maintained through the mental processes of the body.
6. As we find, the greater injury was to the coccyx end of the spine; or this irritation that is caused there is from an old standing condition where the cartilaginous ends have become impact, and have - through these conditions - brought about the greater strain.
7. We find, to be sure, there are - through these activities - the improper balances in the bloodstream; the lack of the proper flow of the nerve energies, so that - while the body through its own self may force its activity in many directions, and does carry on in much of its physical activity - it does show under stress and strain. While the organs themselves of the body do not become greatly involved in this specific condition, the body finds that through the maintenance of a balance in same there are oftentimes periods when the body mentally and physically becomes depressed. At other times, with the exaltation of the mental forces and activities, it makes for a higher reaction in its relationships to the moral, the mental and the spiritual influences in same. The condition has been of such long duration that there has been a tendency for the conditions in the head and the neck and portions of the body to show the effect upon the system.
8. But these, as we find, may all be relieved and corrected, if there is - as given - that persistence and consistent effort on the part of the body and those that may assist in applying those things physically and mentally that will make for the growth from WITHIN of the mental and spiritual influences that may act upon the body.
9. First, then, we would begin with the use of applying the red clay packs upon the lower portion of the spine - upon the 4th lumbar, upon the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th dorsal, about once each week. The clay should be of the red nature that is in the vicinity across the river from the home of the entity, where brick are made. This would be worked with sufficient of the water (of the same river) to make not exactly loblolly, but a stiff clay - see? Apply directly to the skin over the areas indicated, about once each week. Of course, in the lumbar area it would cover the 3rd and 4th and the upper portion of the sacral, you see. That in the upper portion of the body would cover the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th dorsal, as indicated. Also a pack over the lower portion would cover the whole of the coccyx end, or the lower portion of the sacrum and over the end of the spine.
10. When the packs have remained on the body for one hour, they may be massaged off or cleansed by the use of an alkaline solution, or soda water - baking soda water; a tablespoonful to two quarts of water, warm.
11. Afterwards, following the treatment with the packs each week, massage into the body a compound that would be put together in this manner:
12. To 4 ounces of Russian White Oil, as the carrier, add:

    Sweet Oil................................1 1/2 ounces,
Tincture of Benzoin..........................1 ounce,
Oil of Eucalyptus..........................1/4 ounce,
Oil of White Pine Needles,or
Pine Needles............................1/2 ounce,
Oil of Cedar Wood............................1 ounce,
Oil of Sassafras............................10 minims.

    These ingredients, to be sure, will tend to separate as they stand. When ready to use the solution, after the applications of the clay and its cleansing, shake well together and then pour only a small quantity in an open container. Massage all the body will absorb, into the areas that we have indicated - and in THESE areas that have not been treated by the packs: The base of the brain, the neck, and down the cervical area TO that which has been covered by the clay in the upper dorsal area. Massage the shoulder, the hand, the arm; also the limb, lower limb, on the left side.
13. At least once a week for six treatments, and then leave off for a month, we would have the deep therapy as of the sinusoidal - with the reverse coil, and the applications placed on the secondary cardiac plexus - or the 4th and 5th dorsal, and the other plate upon the 4th LUMBAR area. This should not be in the beginning for longer than two minutes; and do not begin with too high a current. When these treatments are given, WATCH that the pulsation or heart's action is not affected to the extent of causing any inconvenience. If this occurs reduce the ray, but keep the vibrations.
14. After the month of rest the body may then take the low electrical vibrations in the wet battery appliance that carries the Gold in solution into the body. The Gold Solution anode would always be connected LAST, but at the umbilicii center - or over the lacteal and gall duct area. The application of the copper or small anode would always be attached first, but altered in its attachments; first it would be attached at the base of brain, the next day at the 3rd cervical, the next day at the 9th dorsal, the next day at the 4th lumbar, the next day at the coccyx end. And this battery treatment would not be taken for longer than the period of fifteen minutes, though the solution would be charging - that is, the current from the battery passing through the Gold Solution. The battery is always charging until it runs down. The anodes or leads that carry into the solution, however, should be attached for at least five minutes before attached to the body. The Gold Solution would be one grain of Chloride of Gold to one ounce of distilled water. The applications would be made each day for at least one month.
15. Of course, these electrical treatments would not interfere with the oil rubs and the clay packs - which should be kept up during the whole period.
16. In the diet and in the activities of the body, keep a well-balance. Not too much starches nor proteins, nor carbohydrates; but keep those things that build for sufficient of the vitamins that are nerve and blood building - as WELL as a proper balance in the BONE-structural building; or in Vitamins D and G, for THESE are necessary in the system.
17. After these periods, we would then give further instructions for the NEXT four to six months.
18. Ready for questions.
19. (Q) How thick should the clay be put on?
    (A) About half an inch in thickness. In width, not more than two to two and a half inches; along the spinal area - not crosswise of same.
20. (Q) Will my left side, arm and hand be able to be used properly?
    (A) Be more able to use properly. Those that have withered away, from the effects of the conditions, of course, will only be REVIVIFIED, see?
21. (Q) Can the doctor out at St. Elizabeth's follow this treatment for me correctly?
    (A) The electrical vibrations may be taken there. The rest we would take in the home.
22. (Q) How can I bring about a more agreeable attitude toward housekeeping and homemaking?
    (A) This, as indicated, is a portion of the mental and spiritual influences within self. Let this thy prayer and meditation be, morning, noon and night:
    LET THERE BE DONE IN AND THROUGH MY BODY, O LORD, THAT THOU SEEST WILL FIT SAME FOR THE BETTER, THE GREATER, THE MORE DIRECT MANIFESTATION OF THY SELF TO MY FELLOWMAN. MAY I BE A CHANNEL OF BLESSINGS TO SOMEONE IN THE NAME OF HIM THAT PROMISED TO BE - AND TO GIVE - THAT WE WOULD ASK IN HIS NAME!
23. (Q) Am I taking the right steps to attain spiritual growth?
    (A) Follow that given.
24. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Mrs. [692]
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (10/26/34 GD's notes: The ingredients for the rub may be obtained in small quantity and added at home, in the order and quantity given. The Homeopathic Pharmacy there has agreed to fill prescriptions for us; but if they do not have all the oils mentioned you can obtain them from Snyder Pharmacy, 244 Church St., Norfolk, Va.
    Letter [which was enclosed] for doctor at St. Elizabeth's with instructions for the sinusoidal treatments.
    Letter [which was enclosed] to The Reilly Service with specifications for battery. This will not be needed under about three months, however.
    If you do not know already, you can probably get the information necessary about the diet - and the elements needed - from a good dietician; that is, as to what foods carry those elements needed in your system. When all these treatments have been followed for the length of time and AS given, let us know so we may make an appointment for a Check reading to see what you should do next.)

BACKGROUND

1. 10/18/34 Friend, Mrs. [692]'s letter: "...She is lame in her left side and the left arm and hand cannot be used properly. This condition has existed for many years. No one seems to know how it came..."
2. 10/18/34 Friend Mrs. [692]'s letter to EC:
   "Ever since you have been in town I have debated on this question and now am taking the liberty of making the request. I shall have to borrow the money, but I have many things for which I am thankful, and after all, money is only good for obtaining that which we desire, and I am confident that the $10.00 will come in from some place.
   "If you will give a Physical Reading to a friend of mine, I would like to pay for it. My difficulty is that she is colored, and so many people doing work along your line, will not 'mix their vibrations.' I have not mentioned the hope of help for her because she is so sensitive anyway that I could not bear to be one to let her feel there might be help which was denied.
   "She is lame in her left side and the left arm and hand cannot be used properly. This condition has existed for many years. No one seems to know how it came. As I gather the story, she has tried many, many physicians both here and in Louisiana. Her husband is an employee of the Interior Department, and that fact with the fact they are colored gives her free hospitalization at Freedman's Hospital here in the city. She was there once for over four months. She has tried free clinics. All are puzzled. She has gone into Christian Science, Unity and Super-mind Science and earnestly tried by that method to obtain complete health. Now she has contacted a doctor out at St. Elizabeth's.
   "I feel if you would give her a Physical Reading, this doctor would cooperate to the greatest extent. He has suggested hypnotic treatment and she is willing, as well as the husband. The husband laughs at our delving into things spiritual and mental for healing, but will do anything as long as he knows a medical man is working on the case. Therefore, if your reading pointed out the difficulty and the way under a physician to health, the husband would cooperate. The doctor out at St. Elizabeth's is very much interested, and treats my friend with the courtesy he would show a white patient and with the kindness he would offer a child of six. Consequently the mental fear of not being wanted is obliterated.
   "We are always reaching out and asking God for that which we desire, but I could think of nothing more to my heart's desire than to see this lovely soul made well. She is a lovely soul, but somehow got into a brown skin...."
3. 10/21/34 [709]'s letter to EC:
   "For the Physical Reading I am desirous of having you give me, I will be able to sit in meditation any weekday except Saturdays between 9:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. At that time I am entirely alone and can be undisturbed. Please let me know at what time you expect me to sit.
   "And will you answer these questions for me?
   "How can I bring about a more agreeable attitude toward housekeeping and homemaking?
   "Am I taking the right steps to attain spiritual growth..."
4. 10/22/34 Friend Mrs. [692]'s letter to EC:
   "Enclosed herewith is the application of my friend [709] of whom we were speaking the other afternoon. Also you will find the $10.00 Active Membership fee and $1.00 to cover her contribution of fifty cents a month (for two months).
   "I thank you for helping to bring about a great joy. It was wonderful to me to see the expression on [709]'s face when I told her there would be a reading for her. It is impossible to describe it because it was so mingled with surprise, joy, expectant help and possible relief, and thankfulness that it is hard to separate the expressions. The surprise was greater to her because when I had told her about such a person as you being in town and the psychic work you were doing, it seems she had thought what a blessing to those who would be given the opportunity to accept and who had the finances to carry out the opportunity, and that she had dismissed the thought from herself for herself because she knew she would not be presented with such an opportunity, and if such a thing could be possible, then she couldn't finance it anyway. She is so happy and expectant over it.
   "As you know I wanted her to have a personal Physical Reading, and was disappointed that I had not asked in time; blamed myself for not being more prompt in following my impression. However, [709] is just as pleased. She says she will feel quite satisfied with a reading not in her presence. In fact, she was so relieved at that, it has set me wondering just how many hurts and bruises she has received at the hands of others when she has tried to find help. The unconscious hurts we extend to others might make a good sermon, might it not..."

REPORTS

1. 10/27/34 GD's letter to Miss Edith Edmonds of Glad Helpers Prayer Group:
   "Because of her reading yesterday, I am taking the liberty of asking that [709] be placed on our Prayer List - for Health and Spiritual Guidance.
   "The necessary cooperative blanks and affirmations may be sent to a friend who is helping her: Mrs. [692], Washington, D.C.
   "Mrs. [692] is a member of the Glad Helpers in Study Group #9, so I'm sure she will place this woman upon the Prayer List of that Group. However, I'm sure she would like to have our prayers also..."
2. 10/31/34 EC's letter to Mrs. [709]:
   "The information as was given in the psychic reading through the request of our mutual friend, Mrs. [692], has been sent you. You, yourself, of course, will know better than anyone else just how well this applies in your own experience, or how near it fits what you feel has been disturbing you.
   "Now, our experience has been that where individuals have consistently and conscientiously followed the suggestions, even though it has required from time to time that there be Check Readings or further information given as to the developments and just what had taken place with the application of the information thus far, people do get results, and I am believing you will also, and I think it has promised you that you would have a better body to manifest in at this time.
   "Know we will be anxious to know your reaction to the information and just how you get along, so you will please let us hear from you from time to time.
   "Thanking you, and hoping to have been and to be of a real service to you..."

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