Edgar Cayce Readings, 864-1

(Life Reading Suggestion) [Given twice before response]

TEXT

EC: Yes, we have the entity (sounded like entities), and the entity's record that is made here.
Now, as we find, in giving that which may be helpful and beneficial to this entity, now known as (sounded like) Carl Knightland [GD's note: New name not mentioned in her correspondence. It may have been her husband's, and the rdg. was for both of them?] ... - [864] ..., that which pertains to the soul development of the entity - rather than that which has been a material activity in the other appearances in the earth - would be the more helpful, and make for that which if applied in the present experience of the entity would be the more beneficial.
That there is a physical body and a mental body, or a mind and a soul, must be apparent to this entity - and to all that consider conditions in or about them, or that have taken or do take into account that which is to be the hopefulness in understanding why life manifestations in the flesh are necessary, and what an experience at any period is for, or what it is all about.
The mental body, the soul and the physical body are but a shadow of the Triune; for, the body-physical is as man, the body-mental is as the savior of man - for it is through the application of the mental influences that we would control, we would build that which finds expression in the physical or in the soul - while the soul body is as of the Creator itself, for it - the soul - is that made in the image of the Creator, and made to be a companion in spirit - or in the unseen world from which the soul or spirit that quickens and gives life to a physical body passes as it leaves the physical for its sojourn in the realm that has been prepared, or is created by the activities of the mental body through any experience in this material plane. That the physical is a house that is the home during the sojourn of the soul in the material world must be evidenced to everyone that thinks or considers that about it. What one does to or with the opportunities that are presented to it in its varied experiences in its associations one with another is but giving the expression of those things that are lent to each soul, each mind, each body in its passage through an experience in the earth. And as these are used, as these are used in their relationships one to another, in the manner that one treats, that one uses one's associations, one's activities one with another, so does that one show its concept, its awareness of ITS relationships to its Maker. For, "As ye do it unto these, the least of my little ones, ye do it unto me."
Then, in the activities of the self in the earth, that the body through its sojourns has brought to itself in it varied relationships with individual activities those things that at time bring confusion, turmoil and strife, is because of the centralizing of those things that are as they were done unto the body; and those souls that take the slights, the slurs, the unkind words as being done unto themselves, put themselves rather in the place of the Lord who has given, "I have borne these in my body." Hence they should become rather as the stepping-stones than being those things as done unto you, for they are done rather unto thy Lord. If thou art in Him, thou art beyond being hurt, being tempted, being slurred at, being mistreated; for "Not of myself do I these, but the Father that worketh in me" gave He to those that would name Him as their access, their approach to presenting that soul that is in the image of the Maker safe to Him, for he that forgives much shall have much forgiven him, and he that beareth much in the body - through the raising in the Christ, in the Spirit, in the mind of the Christ - shall be like Him, one with Him. Thus shall the body use those things that have hindered, that would cause the quickness of the speech, the flush at being stepped upon, being athwarted in the wishes, the desires of self. Not SELF is it being done to; rather to the spirit of the God that is within each soul. When this is seen and understood then in self, there may come the greater joy in the knowledge that He, the Christ in thine mind, that building influence that makes for all those things that partake of Him and His associations with the Father, brings then to thine own experience, thine own awareness, that thy soul is one with Him. For as He, thy Master, thy mind - as it should be - has given, "In patience, in persistence, in consistence, possess ye your souls." So put thy trust, thy body-mind. For the purposes for which each soul comes into the material manifestations is but to be a channel of blessing to someone through Him. GIVE, then, of thy love, of thy self, of thy patience, of thy kindness, of those things that thou hast been given through Him. Think not of self, but become selfless in the love of the Christ. Then those things that would hinder or cause thee to falter are torn from thee, for thou wilt build in the body-mind, in the soul-mind, that peace which passeth understanding. These be they that wash their robes (that is, their minds) in the blood of the Lamb; for how can He take upon Him those burdens of thy soul lest thou lean on Him? And in casting these aside - not as exalting self - then rather he that humbleth himself is he that shall be exalted. He that giveth of self in the activities in the affairs of others is he that shall be exalted before men; he shall be blessed in those things that come to pass in the affairs of the home, in the crowd, in all associations.
Let the beauty then of HIS life guide thee, and those things that beset in the temptations of the mind, in those things that make afraid in the pains in the body, if they are cast on Him knowing that all these things must come, WOE INDEED to him through whom they come, but not woe is thee that thou hast borne them - woe is thee rather that thou hast NOT borne them in Him.
For, His ways are not past finding out; for He is ever ready to come in and sup with thee, wilt thou but let Him enter in.
We are through for the present.
Copy to Self
Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

She previously obtained rdgs. for her brother, Mr. [300], and baby daughter, [396], via Dr. [539].
2/12/34 EC attempted Life Rdg. for Mrs. [864] with no response. Afterwards while napping in chair he dreamed of old man with cane, bloody face and dirty, who turned into Christ.
2/17/34 EC tried again, also 2/24/34, no response. [GD wrote her asking if she could think of any reason why we were not able to obtain the reading on those dates.]
6/03/34 [864]'s Letter to EC:
Dear Mr. Cayce:
It is very fine of you to take an interest in my case after my continued silence. I thank you for your letter.
Perhaps if you are going to be able to help it will be better to tell you this.
I am so sorry about your wasted time when nothing came and can think of no reason unless it be this (Please bear with me this is something I do not like to write). I have a continual fear of becoming mentally ill and at the least household provocation my husband tells me that I will land where my brother is, therefore the fear has taken unnatural proportions.
Because Baby's [396] reading was so accurate I seem to feel that your word will be final and am so afraid. I thot if I could curb my temper, husband would not say those things, and by renewed studying of Truth I might not have such a black report from you. But perhaps it is of no help to wait longer. Do the best you can and tell me if there is hope for me.
Blessings and continued success in your work.
Sincerely, [864]
Questions submitted which did not get asked:
1. Is my slight deafness caused from some fault in this life or a foregoing? 2. What is the cause of my nervousness? 3. Is my present name correct for me? If not, just how should it be changed? or what name would be better?

REPORTS

4/21/35 Easter Sunday 1935, ltr. from [864] to EC:
Detroit, Mich.
Mr. Edgar Cayce, Assn for Research & Enlgt, Inc., Virginia Beach, Va.
Dear Mr. Cayce:
About a year and a half ago you were good enough to obtain a reading for my little girl [396]. It was splendid. However I also sent you $20.00 for a Life Reading for myself but it did not turn out so good. What you obtained for me was very fine but it bordered on a sermon. While I have tried to put it to good use, I mean it didn't answer any of my questions nor solve any immediate problem.
When the opportunity presents itself won't you please try to get my reading now? Just now I can't lay my hands on the Paper, but I remember it said: "Yes I have ..., (almost said Carl Knightland...)" At first I thot that might mean I was to have a baby boy. However now I wonder if it doesn't mean I have a split personality? Won't you try to get my reading & help me?
If it is too hard to get the Life Reading, would it be alright to get a physical for myself & one for husband? Then we could build up our general health & see about the life reading later.
I'm sorry to be such a trouble - A short time ago I gave your address to my cousin "Miss [945]" of ...; she writes me she does not fully understand but is interested. Would you please have Miss Davis write her more fully.
I shall write Miss Davis soon & enclose an order for the next 4 lessons [SFG I].
Thank you for your interest in my case.
Cordially [864].
Please note new address at head of letter.
5/03/35 See 864-2.
9/24/36 [864]'s ltr. to EC:
Niagara Falls, N.Y.
Dear Mr. Cayce: You no doubt recall the reading you got for me and how it seemed only a sermon to me? But I have been reading it over and over & applying it; now I find Life much easier. Thank you!
We were transferred here, have been here since June, so that it is now beginning to seem like home.
I hope all things are well with you & yours also with your chosen work! Good bless you!
Sincerely [864]
Old Address:
..., Detroit, Mich.