This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 1st day of December, 1930, in accordance with request made by those in charge.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Dr. Gena Crews and Blanche Williams ([758]'s nurse).

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1. EC: Yes, we have the body, [758] - this we have had before. Now, in many ways we find the improvements physically are satisfactory. There conditions as arise from those impingements as have existed in the lumbar and sacral region, that are not at all times good. Hence more of the CORRECTIVE measures may be used to advantage in this region. Well, too, that those of the vibratory forces be applied to those centers in the lumbar region where the organs receive their impulse. These will make for a better coordination with the extremities of the system. Apply same, then, in the 4th lumbar plexus region and to the extremities, making a circle of the body with the opposite anode. This should be made only with that of the wet battery appliance. Ready for questions.
2. (Q) Would auto suggestion be beneficial to body? If so, give suggestion.
   (A) Auto suggestion is WELL in ANY case, especially of a DEVELOPING mind, especially where coordination is result of nerve disturbance, either of a functional or mental disorder. In this particular case, such a suggestion as this, as the body is sinking to slumber or while IN slumber:
   THE BODY IS PERFORMING ITS NORMAL FUNCTIONING-PROPER. THE MENTAL AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING IS COORDINATING IN A PROPER MANNER, AND WILL CONTINUE TO DO SO UNTIL THE BODY IS WELL AND STRONG AND CAPABLE OF RESISTANCE IN EVERY NORMAL MANNER. THE SYMPATHETIC FORCES OF THE BODY WILL FUNCTION IN A PROPER COORDINATING MANNER, WITH AND FOR THE BEST IN THE MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENTS FOR THE BODY, AND YOU WILL SEE SAME AND TELL ME WHEN AWAKE OF THE THINGS AND CONDITIONS YOU EXPERIENCE.
   Then, when these are told, from period to period, take cognizance of that as must be corrected BY the IMPERFECT conditions and obtrusions as will present themselves to the body, making or altering the suggestions as needed for the correction of such mental and subconscious conditions as present themselves. These suggestions must be given, NOT merely as reading same, or something just to be said, but with an earnestness as is DESIRED for the body, and with THAT earnestness as is GIVEN will the response BE.
3. (Q) What is cause of high specific gravity in urine?
   (A) Pressures in the region causing inflammation in the lower hepatic circulation. This will be altered will the vibratory forces be changed as given, for the vibrations will be ALTERED to a nearer equal balance with extremities of body.
4. (Q) When extremely nervous, would a sedative be advisable for this body?
   (A) And make the specific gravity more perceptible? and give into the system that which is attempting to be eliminated? This would NOT be wise. Better that a little patience be exhibited, a little quietness of manner, and a little sincerity of purpose be manifested. A kindly word quieteth much, while an angry one stirreth up and maketh afraid.
5. We are through with this reading.

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BACKGROUND

1. See 758-24 on 11/10/30.

REPORTS

1. 12/03/30 Father, Mr. [417]'s letter: "I would appreciate it very much if you will look over [758]'s last reading and advise me just what it all means. What is the meaning of Q-1 [728-25, Par. 2-Q] and how does it apply to [758]'s case, and how can suggestion help him?
   "Friend Edgar, please do me this favor and go into [758]'s reading at once and let me know by return mail just how you translate the reading. I also can't figure out the change in the battery and think it should be gone over with Blanche [the nurse], don't you?"
2. 12/05/30 EC's reply:
   I'm just in receipt of your letter and hasten to reply, to give you my explanation of the information in [758]'s last reading.
   In the beginning, the reading speaks of the same impingements that were mentioned in the first as having existed in the lumbar and sacral. These, as I understand, are gradually assuming normal conditions, but from that existent condition they are not at all times good - for there is a tendency to revert to old form, from impulse - very much as if a fellow was trying to break himself of a bad habit. Hence it is giving that more of the corrective measures should be given in this region. That's why the vibratory forces are applied in this region, for the IMPULSE - that is, the tendency of the nerves' reaction in that portion of the system. Hence the change in the wet battery appliance. That's why it would be helpful, or should be in [758]'s case just at this time. The battery, as you understand, creates a normal equilibrium of nerve impulse, the low form of electrical vibration working WITH the body to create a normal equilibrium.
   Now, the first question, as to auto-suggestion - this, as given, is good in any case, especially in a developing mind, where incoordination is a result of nerve impulse disturbance. Then, the suggestion that is given is to be repeated to the body as it sinks to sleep. As I understand it, this will produce a decided reaction in the body, if it is properly administered. Blanche was present when the reading was given, and Dr. Crews has gone over it very thoroughly with her, as to just the manner in which the suggestion is to be made and when it is to be made. As this creates this change, by the manner in which he will DREAM - and he will tell these dreams - that's when you will KNOW that it IS having an effect, or reaching his unconscious or subconscious or subliminal mind - when he is in sleep. Of course, there's a great deal said as to how these suggestions should be given. Not just merely saying them to be saying something; not storming, to be sure, but very quietly and very much as a prayer would be said. To know that the developments have reached the place where this will have effect, is certainly a most wonderful development - to my way of thinking. I hope you and Mrs. [1192] will see it the same way.
   In question two [758-25, Par. 3-A], it answers its own self. It shows why this vibration from the battery should be helpful in reducing this irritation that creates a high specific gravity in the urine. Also in question three [758-25, Par. 4-A] it sets down on there being given a sedative of any kind to make him rest, or to be rid of him - as you've heard that people do - and I'm sure such things do happen; but rather that, taking the patience, and in a quiet manner, and with sincerity of purpose, will have more to do with the mental and physical development with the body than anything else. All in all, to me, this seems to be a most satisfactory reading, and I'm sure that if the doctor and the nurse will cooperate in the application of the suggestions you must very soon see decided results from same.
   I'm glad to say that we are all fairly well. Nothing particularly new going on. Hope things straighten out with you all in your business. Certainly did enjoy being with Mr. [719] [?] for a while during his stay. I'm looking forward to the time when you can find it convenient to be back for a while and I can beat you a game of golf.
   Be sure to remember us very kindly to each and every one there, and with best love from all the family to you all,
   Ever the same, EC:GD
3. 12/30/30 See EC's letter to Dr. L. A. Lydic [under 2504-19] saying that [758] and Mr. [2504] are the only patients at the hospital and that Mr. [2504] is leaving tomorrow, but that more people are coming in for treatments than before.
4. 1/19/31 See 758-26.

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