Edgar Cayce Readings, 853-6

(Body and enquiring mind, who seeks information, advice and guidance as to his mental and material affairs for advancement. Questions.)

TEXT

EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, [853], this we have had before.
Much might be given as respecting the changes that are apparent.
In many ways the body has advanced self in activities that have been indicated as well for the body to consider. And we would follow those outlines that have been indicated. While to the body some conditions become adverse, these in the present would be those necessary for making for self the opportunity for the greater service and greater advancement - and more material gains.
Ready for questions.
(Q) What is the next step for me to take in my business and financial affairs?
(A) In those lines that have been indicated in the changes that, as we find, are eminent; and those fields of activity as indicated. Use, to be sure, the political associations for the connections.
(Q) Are any changes taking place in claim section of Loans & Currency which will affect me in the near future?
(A) There are, if the applications are made - in WHATEVER field of activity. As indicated, however, follow those.
(Q) Just what should I do about it?
(A) Make applications! Go through the regular channels!
(Q) Should I try at the present time to get in the Legal Dept. of the Internal Revenue?
(A) This would be very well. It has been outlined as to the channels. Then, make the applications in the REGULAR line; using the political associations and affiliations.
(Q) For what division of that Dept. am I now best fitted?
(A) In the Legal Department.
(Q) Who would aid me effectively in getting that appointment?
(A) Necessary, of course, that it be through the own associations or connections, in the own fields of activity.
(Q) Give name and address.
(A) The own associations and affiliations in that activity.
(Q) Regarding location of cached goods near Halifax, N.C.: Will any of the dreams and visions I have had help me to locate this goods? Please interpret same.
(A) We have indicated that there oft would be (and there have been) those experiences of the body-consciousness in seeking out associated ideas of associated happenings of the entity in its connection with the cached treasury.
As we have given, such experience are well to be - and are to be - interpreted and followed BY the entity, IN making its own search for same.
(Q) Will I find this treasure in the present Halifax or Edgecombe counties?
(A) As we find, it is in those locations that have been indicated. As to the county, this is best illustrated by that which has been given and by the visions or experiences of the mind as respecting same.
(Q) What is the name of the nearest body of water to that buried, and in what township?
(A) We have given what we have given. There MUST be the seeking, there must be the attempt; there must be a working of self - if there would be the finding, or the enabling of any information to be of assistance; other than that which THESE sources would not choose to seek.
(Q) How should I obtain permission to make excavation on land?
(A) Seek out, find; and then make the arrangements with present owners.
(Q) Who owns the land now?
(A) Seek and ye shall find.
(Q) How should I carry out this project to avoid causing undue comment?
(A) Just as one seeking, or hunting, or finding those activities in the ways and manners as has been and is indicated for the body.
(Q) Should I purchase any land where treasure is?
(A) No unless this becomes necessary.
(Q) Where can I obtain the proper machine described in reading?
(A) In any of those channels through which same is handled. Look in the offices in which and with which you are associated now, in a portion of the Government's activities. As given, it is of English make but is recorded and is an instrument used in such associations. Find through those channels.
(Q) Are my accounts correct as filed concerning Drewery estate?
(A) These are very good.
(Q) Would it be best for me to resign as administrator?
(A) We would not; until there is the completion of those necessary activities to fulfill all those conditions as set as a portion of the body's activities.
(Q) Please interpret dream I had on Sept. 30th or Oct. 1st concerning Park with pool in stream of water.
(A) (Pause) We don't find associations with same in any of the present activities, or any of the present seekings.
(Q) Give any other advice that would aid me now.
(A) Let THIS mind be in self:
Know, as is the law of cause and effect, the manner of sowing is the manner of reaping.
As has been indicated for the body, that as regarding the treasure should be sufficient to enable the body in the present to carry forward much that has been desired by the body for constructive activity in many directions.
Then, seek same through interpretation of that as may be and is presented to self through right desire, right associations of activities. Not confusing the purpose as first caused the body to withdraw. Though those of the associates cached same, the body itself withdrew from the period of activity.
Now, seek self - and know that if this is to be accomplished it must be through self's efforts carrying FORWARD that as first DETERMINED in the body, in the experience that made for that determination which may bring or find fruition in the present experience.
Study, then, to show thyself, thy body, thy mind, approved unto Creative Forces; rightly dividing the words that are presented to self as concerning constructive influences in the experience of the body.
We are through for the present.
Copy to Self
Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

See 853-5 on 4/19/35.

REPORTS

2/04/36 Letter from Mrs. [264] to EC: "...Several years ago a woman in ... left her husband and three children and went to ... and married another man, and finally was arrested. The first husband employed [853] to go to ... and defend her. After [853]'s talk, the Judge freed the woman without one penny of cost to anyone, and of course she actually was guilty of bigamy according to the letter of the law..."
2/24/36 [853]'s ltr. to EC:
Mr. Edgar Cayce, Virginia Beach, Va.
My dear Mr. Cayce:-
I deeply regret that you and your wife and stenographer were arrested while in Detroit [See 254-89 Reports]. I feel that it should never have occurred, since the Association of Research & Enlightenment has been recognized by the Internal Revenue Department as a charitable organization, and persons contributing gifts to it are exempt from Federal Income Taxes upon such gifts. I am sure that the arrest would never have taken place if the authorities in Detroit were half as well acquainted with you and with your work as I am.
As a former member of the Board of Trustees of the Association for Research & Enlightenment I shall always be interested in the work and want to see it prosper, and my personal regard for you is even higher than my regard for the Association, if such a thing is possible.
As you already know, I have not been engaged in the general practice of law for the past three years, as I have been in the employ of the United States Government in different capacities. However, if you feel that you need me and want me, and can make it convenient to come by way of Washington in your car when on your way to Detroit for the trial, I will gladly get leave of absence and go with you, and work to the best of my ability to defend you and the others in the party, and, of course, without any charge to you. I feel that this is the least I can offer, as I feel that my wife owes her life to the information received through you since she had been given up by the physicians. However, I would need about a week's notice in order to arrange my leave of absence.
If you feel that you will not need me, but can use an affidavit, let me know and I shall gladly furnish you with one, or you may write it or dictate it yourself, and I am reasonably sure that I could sign it.
With very best wishes, and trusting that all of you get an acquittal, I am,
Yours very truly, [853]
7/05/36 He obtained another business rdg., 853-7.