This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 25th day of June, 1931, in accordance with request made by self - through her daughter, Mrs. [264].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mrs. [851].

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1. EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, [851], present in this room.
2. Now, we find in the physical forces of the body, there are conditions that have for some time been aggravating to the general functioning of the organs of the body. These have not become wholly as functional (or remain same), neither have they become what may be termed constitutional, or organic, but that of an intermediate state; for the constant disorder as indicated with the digestive system, and with the assimilations of that as should build in the system - hence a form, and a changing form of indigestion as has existed for some times back; there having been administered those things that have set conditions aright, or temporarily RELIEVED the distress, has made for this character of condition. Hence, as we find, the liver is the greater SUFFERER of the organs themselves, though - to be sure - the whole hepatic circulation, or disturbances WITH the kidneys AND the liver are existent at various times. This, too, as we find, produces an indeterminate as it may be termed, or called - condition in the blood supply. At times there is sufficient, and the body is building. Again we find the strength and the vitality seems to be low, and usually following this tiredness, or this nerve depression, a period when there are distresses through the right side - in the area of the gall bladder, the gall ducts becoming involved, from sediments or accumulations from the improper functioning of the eliminations through this portion of the system. This in turn, then, throws into the system - with the accumulations as occur at the time, with the flushing of the system, or that which forces the emunctories and lymphs of the digestive system to become over-active - drosses, forming poisons, which are absorbed by the system in part; this relaxing the nervous system, overtaxing the kidneys, producing a heavi ness, headaches, and tiredness in the feet, dullness in the memory - this acts upon the whole of the nervous system as toxins, or poisons from the system itself. While the mental attributes of the body are very good, and with a normalcy of the physical body much may yet be accomplished by this body, were it to take the TIME at the present to PREPARE self (PHYSICALLY) to FUNCTION the more normal in a mental AND physical way and manner.
3. In meeting the needs of the physical conditions of the body, as we find, it would be well that a thorough course be taken, such as may be had from a good hydrotherapist that will aid in setting the circulations, in eliminations through the alimentary canal through the use of enemas, through the use of the applications as from sweats, also from those of the rubs as would be followed with same; and during that same period we would have the castor oil packs over the liver area. These should be very thorough, and given about three times each week for about two weeks, and the body should rest most of the time during this two weeks. During this same period we would (or after the first three treatments of the packs) take all the olive oil the body would assimilate, in very small doses - half to three-quarters of a teaspoonful at a dose, taken two and a half to three hours apart, except when the body is resting - or asleep in night or evenings.
4. Be mindful of the diet during this same period. We would have those of the citrus fruit juices for the mornings, with a little toast and a coddled egg at times, with a little coffee or tea - but it should be hot, and NOT with milk in either one.
5. Noon - we would have a GREEN vegetable diet, with a dressing that is palatable to the body, with soups or juices of vegetables OR meats.
6. Evenings - cooked vegetables, or cooked fruits. LITTLE of the delicacies, or of cakes or pies, but very LITTLE of these should be taken; WHEN taken, should be in the evening meal.
7. Follow this for two weeks. We would find that the general physical condition of the body would be brought much NEARER to a normal force.
8. It would be well, too, that the electrical vibrations be given at times during this two weeks; also those of the ultra-violet ray, especially following these along the cerebrospinal system and to the extremities, and over the lumbar area, that we may produce those bettered conditions.
9. In the mental forces of the body, as we have indicated, there are those periods when the poisons in the system - not UNBALANCE, but are such that the general reaction to the memory, or thought (for memory and thought are akin), make the mental activity subservient to the physical forces. Hence the NECESSITY of the PHYSICAL body to be more near normal before any effort, or greater effort, is made for an activity of the MENTAL body. These, kept in an accord with the SPIRITUAL forces OF the system, may accomplish much; for while the physical is weak, the SPIRITUAL is strong. Making the forces in the material affairs first, gradually brings to an INACTIVE force in the spiritual. That's why people grow old!
10. In the activities, then, make for that as becomes CREATIVE; for the spiritual forces in every force in life; and the body may keep itself in a much nearer normal condition. Ready for questions.
11. (Q) The body is considering having a home for mothers who do not care to live with their married children. Advise as to how the money she has on hand could be used to the best advantage in this business.
    (A) In any place where there are the gathering together, or a place FOR the gathering together of such individuals, making same such that it IS a comfortable, a resting place; still, so close, or sufficiently close to the activities to which such individuals, or such groups as the body would appeal mostly to, are in accord, or where they can be in touch WITH their activities, this may be made a most WONDERFUL opportunity for GOOD by the body, as well as accomplishing MUCH in the lives of others.
12. (Q) Would Washington, D.C., be a desirable location? If not, where?
    (A) In the suburbs, or NEAR Washington - but NOT in Washington itself; sufficiently close that - if that the type, if that the character of the clientele that the body would appeal TO; NOT ALL that the body might appeal to desire such environs, but if that the ENVIRONS, that the clientele that the body would appeal to for such - this would be a wonderful place; close TO, but not IN, Washington.
13. (Q) Who would be of help in establishing this business?
    (A) Anyone interested in THAT character of work. There are natural tendencies for MANY an individual to work to such an end. There have been those whom we have RECENTLY been in touch with, who would be ones to associate with, or GOOD ones to associate with. These might be interested in the same character of work.
14. (Q) Why was my son, [...] taken so early in life?
    (A) Seek not to find THAT, that is best to be understood in Him!
15. (Q) Did he leave a work unfinished that I could help to carry on? If not, who could carry it on?
    (A) Each have their individual portion in life. As each are in, or out, or pass through these activities, there are those that are brought in line to carry on in a way as is in keeping with those forces that direct, rule or govern, that as seen.
16. (Q) Is there any spiritual advice for me?
    (A) Take that as has been given, as to the SPIRITUAL forces, the physical forces, the subserviency of the spiritual forces to the desires, to the needs, of a physical body. Those things studied as has been seen, that create within a physical body that which brings about decay, and a lesson may be drawn whereby the body itself may build or revive within itself much that it has LONG felt was past! We are through.

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REPORTS

1. 7/17/31 GD's letter to [851]:
   Mrs. [851], ..., N.C.
   Dear Mrs. [851]:-
   Do you remember that sentence [851-1, Par. 12-A] in your reading, where it said, "There have been those whom we have RECENTLY been in touch with, who would be ones to associate with, or GOOD ones to associate with. These might be interested in the same character of work"?
   At the time, we couldn't imagine who it meant. However, since that time the lady [See 5696-1 and 5696-2] - whom I am sure is the one referred to - has had another reading, and it advises her to locate near Washington, "associated WITH one caring for those that are independent in a FINANCIAL manner, but dependent UPON those who may aid, look after, or care for the needs of such. Not the PHYSICALLY sick so much as those alone, not desiring to be dependent upon the care of others, other than that contributed to or paid for".
   Do you see how perfectly it fits in with your reading? I am quite sure this is the one referred to. I am enclosing a copy of the letter I am sending to her, and I have asked that she get in touch with you right away. I think you two should get together and talk things over. Miss [5696] has been manager and owner of a tea room in ..., Va. for a number of years, but is now desirous of making a change.
   I certainly hope that you are following your reading and are much on the improve. Please give our love to Mrs. Harrell, and all of you come to see us when you can.
   Sincerely,
   Gladys Davis, Secretary to Mr. Cayce.
2. 7/31/31 [851]'s letter to GD:
   Washington, D.C.
   Dear Miss Davis:-
   I thank you and Mr. Cayce for your interest in writing me in regard to a reading he gave a Miss [5696] of ..., Va., which he felt might be of mutual interest to both Miss [5696] and myself. Mr. Cayce advised her to get in touch with me. However, I have not heard from her. I am sure I am already with the person I should have as my business associate - yet, I must tell you that I have made a miserable blunder. At the start Mr. Cayce advised me to get a house on the suburbs or OUT from Washington, but instead I wanted to get into something first that would bring quick returns from my money, so bought out a place IN Washington, beginning a rooming business - not the kind I asked Mr. Cayce about, but a paying guest business. I saw from the first that I had made a mistake. The person I bought from misrepresented everything - I should have investigated more closely. It was my fault - I have already lost right much money, and feared I would lose more. However, I have a Real Estate agent reselling the place for me and altho I am selling it at a loss, I'm glad to be able to sell at all - the agent has found a buyer. I hope they don't back from the bargain before we get them "signed off."
   At this time rooms, hotel rooms and all sorts of rooms can be procured for almost "a song", so I'm afraid to venture any more right away even if I get a reasonable amount of my money back.
   I came to Washington next day after I was at Va. Beach. I haven't seen my daughter, Mrs. [264], since coming to Washington.
   Again thanking you for your interest in me. Remember me most kindly to Mr. and Mrs. Cayce.
   With all good wishes -
   Most sincerely, [851]
   P.S. My daughter, Mrs. [264], does not know that I bought out this business, so of course she doesn't know that I'm selling it - I was afraid this blunder of mine might give her trouble. However, I'll pull out.
3. 12/15/34 Daughter, Mrs. [264]'s letter: "Mother has come back and is living with my sister, Mrs. [678], again."
4. 1/31/35 See her Life Reading - 851-2.
5. 9/25/36 She obtained another Physical Reading - See 851-3.

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