Edgar Cayce Readings, 877-5

(Body and enquiring mind. Questions regarding material affairs.)

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EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, [877]; this we have had before.
As we find, conditions, circumstances, the environs, the surroundings, have changed somewhat from those that were in the scope and vision of activity of the body since last we had same here.
Ready for questions.
(Q) What can I do to improve my financial position?
(A) This, as we find, taken in consideration with means and manners that are sought, is rather irrelevant - or is rather all inclusive in much that is being sought.
There are many channels to be considered. There are the associations and activities in which the body physically, mentally, may become associated with either financial institutions that become representatives of the government, or as a representative of the government through financial institutions that would become an activity in international relationships as well as in those that may be of rather the local or domestic relationships - rather than others.
Then there are those manners in which the associations - very soon, not until there have been some changes (or until the latter part of March) - may be such that it would be well to dispose of the seat on the stock exchange. Or when there is the assurance of the connection with some institution or some associations that would give the leeway for such a disposal, then dispose of same.
Also, in those periods about the latter part of March or April, there should be the disposal of the home - or house. These, in keeping with the surroundings and all, should bring the financial situation to be in a different position.
As to manners, means, ways, then, choices are to be made by the body itself.
For while changes have come in the manner and in the means, and in the ways that the general situation might have been - or may be - handled; this should not deter the body-mind from making the preparation or the proper associations or connections in DOING that for which the body has been and is best fitted, in its abilities and activities; though the circumstances may deter for the moment.
How and in what manner, then, is asked, may the entity or body or mind determine?
There have been set ideals in the mental and spiritual associations of the body. These have brought, as it were, almost IMMEDIATE reaction in proper directions, that enabled the body - as it were - for the time - to see those associations and connections that might be evinced by the very abilities of activities of the entity in given directions in the financial way and manner. These having shown, are being shown as lacking in some of the possibilities - through conditions and circumstances that have arisen, that are without the veil of the activity of the entity itself, the body has for the time being lost sight - as it were - of its SOURCE of supply.
It would be well for the entity, then, to turn again WITHIN! For, know, as He hath given, "The silver and the gold are mine, and the cattle on a thousand hills." Hence those who put their trust in righteousness and judgement (not of men, but of the purposes that self may be the channel THROUGH WHICH there may come aid and help and understanding and awakening) may become those channels through which the worldly goods may be dispensed and disposed of in ways and manners to the glorifications of those purposes and causes WITHIN!
(Q) How can I sell my Sands Point house -
(A) (Interrupting) Through those same channels that have been indicated, and through - as we find - those individuals that have made some indirect consideration of the property itself.
And, as we find, as to the prices - these may be made satisfactory when there has been the proper association or connection, or proper showing of same - and the general circumstances that may be brought about by the very needs and necessities of the body; if its purposes and aims and desires are kept in that which has been set for self.
(Q) Is there any change to sell it to Normann Woolworth and if so, for what price and -
(A) (Interrupting) Go about it in those routine ways and manners. As we find, there will be due considerations given here; but rather does it lead to the channel - as we find - rather than being sold to the individual direct.
(Q) Will the participants in the Melchers-Feldman syndicate get their money back? If so, when and what can be done to help?
(A) In this we find there comes some questions. And it depends upon the considerations and the activities of individuals whose minds may be changed by circumstance.
As we find indicated, though, to a greater extent they may - if there are those principles held, not merely of vindication of individuals' activities but of those activities that will allow some greater expansions that are necessary in carrying on. And this would insure the more of a return to investors.
(Q) What can I do to help investors in the PBA Corporation and affiliated companies and get their money back? Should this Corp. be continued or dissolved and its assets distributed?
(A) As we find, after the due considerations that might be given, this dissolved and the assets distributed would be the more practical under the conditions that have arisen in the managements of same.
(Q) Should those holding stock in the American Seal Kap Corp. and PEM Corp. (holding Seal Kap shares) continue to hold?
(A) Hold.
(Q) Should PEM Corp. be dissolved and if so, how -
(A) Not unless there are other conditions that arise, that are not indicated in the present.
(Q) Is it wise for me to sell my stock exchange seat -
(A) (Interrupting) As indicated; this would not be well to consider until associations or connections have been made to insure the activities supplying the needs in the financial activities.
For there may be expected from same sufficient to meet the general running needs for the entity's activities.
(Q) What can I do to meet my debt situation? Will I be able to renew outstanding notes and -
(A) (Interrupting) Will be able to renew, as we find, until sufficient or proper associations and connections have been made for handling the greater portion - or to insure the solvency of the entity in such ways and manners that these may be carried on.
(Q) Am I correct in expecting my present stock exchange business - [...] & Co. - to provide me with adequate income to meet current financial needs?
(A) As has been indicated.
First consider in all of these, and in those things that are indicated as the activities or connections of the entity, those things first given. First take stock of self, and the variations that have arisen by those little conditions that have been allowed to "slip in," as it were, in the purposes and desires within.
Hold fast, thou, to that thou didst purpose. KNOW that His ways are not past finding out. They that seek may know; and this includes the material things as well as the mental and spiritual.
(Q) Is there any other way for me to increase my income?
(A) Consider those things given.
(Q) Should I place my services at the disposal of the U.S. Government and if so, should I approach the Treasury Dept., the Federal Reserve or others, or should I sit tight and let them approach me?
(A) Thou hast fitted thyself for activities in international associations, as indicated. Hence, to those departments of the Government, rather than to local or domestic relationships, as we find, would be the more preferable approach. Put self rather in the position to be called. And knowing thou hast done that in the RIGHT way and manner, THEN sit tight!
(Q) Should I endeavor to become associated with Lehman Brothers or some other investment banking house?
(A) As indicated, first there must be the choice of those things; and then follow in those directions.
(Q) Should I endeavor to become associated with the Lehman Corp. or some other investment trust?
(A) As indicated.
(Q) Am I not right in believing I am qualified and trained for international work - international finance, trade -
(A) (Interrupting) As indicated.
(Q) If I am right, then what institution -
(A) (Interrupting) As has been indicated.
(Q) Should I continue to handle other peoples' financial affairs or counsel and advise them?
(A) These, as we have indicated, are a portion of the entity's activity - until there is the choosing of the way or channel of activity in those directions where there will be required the full or complete time; in those associations or connections that may be made for the international service.
(Q) Is there any advice to me regarding proper financing and handling of the Health Home Remedies Co.? [See [1800] series.]
(A) As we have indicated in regard to associations or organizations of this character, there should be the opportunity given to ALL knowing of or having an interest in the purpose of such an organization; the opportunity to join in the activities of same. Choose from the list of such membership, or such associations, those that do have an interest in same - and present the opportunity. To be sure, while not dependent entirely upon the smaller contributors, we find that - because of the very class or type of organization - EVERY class or type of the own organization's should be given the opportunity to aid in financing and in carrying on the research departments, or work in such an association or connection.
(Q) Any general advice that can be given to me about my affairs, my finances, my studies -
(A) (Interrupting) As indicated from the very first. Read that FIRST given. THIS was given first, and it is from that basis that all those seekings and questions and connections may be determined by self in due and proper consideration. Only upon that basis may the better influences be about the body. For he that putteth his hand to the plow and looketh back is worse than the infidel.
We are through for the present.
Copy to Self - Special
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BACKGROUND

See 877-4 on 9/10/35.
2/12/36 He submitted questions.

REPORTS

2/21/36 Letter to EC from [877]:
Dear Mr. Cayce:
I understand that you are leaving shortly for Detroit to clear up the unfortunate situation which developed out there, and I am writing to tell you how very much I hope that all goes well with you while you are there.
I cannot help but feel that there has been a great misunderstanding about the purpose and the work of the Association, and I feel so confident that when the truth is known about it, all those who have brought about the unpleasant situation in Detroit through their misunderstanding will be the first to withdraw and give their wholehearted support to the Association instead of placing obstacles in its way.
I only wish that I could be with you in Detroit and have an opportunity to talk to all those who are involved in this situation, and more particularly to the Judge who has the case in hand. After I had told them all of the wonderful benefits which I, my family and friends have received from the Association, and after they had heard my opinion of you and all the others carrying on the work of the Association, they would realize what the association and those in charge of it - more particularly you yourself - can mean to those who are seeking the truth and greater understanding of life and its problems.
Inasmuch as it will not be possible for me to be with you in Detroit, perhaps you would be good enough to transmit my views to anyone in Detroit who may be interested in them.
FIRST of all, I know that the Association has only the highest ideals of service and a desire to find the truth and greater understanding of life through whatever channel this knowledge can be obtained, whether it be through your individual work or the work of any others in the Association, or the work of anyone else in the world.
SECOND - I know from personal contact with you and many others of the Association that the last thing in the world that anyone in the Association would want to do would be to violate any of the laws of our land, either in the State of Michigan or elsewhere, and if by chance there has been some technical violation of the law in this particular case, this has been absolutely in perfectly good faith and without the slightest intention of really violating any law.
THIRD - I know from personal experience the marvelous work the Association is doing. In my own family I have had suf ficient evidence of the great value of the Association's work to make me willing to go before anyone and state without any hesitation that it would be a terrible pity to stop the great good which you are doing. My mother-in-law [765] was in bed for two years without being able to move either leg and was given up as a hopeless case by the best medical authorities in New York and vicinity. One reading from the Association changed this entirely and within a period of a few weeks she was able to get out of her bed and walk, and within a few months she was perfectly normal for a person of her age. With my wife's [920] case and my own, we have had comparatively equal experiences - i.e., with the help of the Association we have been able to restore our health to normal, after countless attempts to do this with the help of others.
I could go on to cite the cases of my friends who have been helped in just this same way, but as all of the cases I have come in contact with - regardless of the degree of help needed - have been helped one hundred percent by the Association, it is not necessary to go into the details of each case. There is, however, one startling case which might be mentioned - that is the case of the Viscountess [...] of London [copied into 1019-1 Reports]. She received more help from one reading than she did from all of the great Specialists in England, France and other great continental centers, and one only has to see her and talk with her to know her gratitude for what the Association did for her.
FOURTH - I shall never cease to be grateful to the Association for its great help to me in dealing with the mental and spiritual side of my life. I not only have benefited from individual readings, but I have also greatly benefited from the readings which have been given for others and those which have dealt generally with mental and spiritual matters.
You can see from the above what the Association has meant to me and my family and friends, and and I know that it has meant equally a much to countless others. Therefore, I know that you will understand how deeply I regret the misunderstandings which have arisen in Detroit and how anxious I am to have everyone there know the facts of the case before they pass judgment. What a great pity it would be if the work of the Association should be retarded! I just cannot contemplate such an unfortunate state of affairs.
My dear Mr. Cayce, I hope you will not hesitate, if you see fit, to show this letter to anyone you like, as it is written from the heart and I would be only too glad to repeat everything that I have said, face to face, to anyone in the world.
With a heartful of gratitude for all that the Association has done for me, my family and friends and others, and with a very deep and sincere prayer that the Detroit situation will immediately clear up, I am with kindest personal regards,
Yours most sincerely, [877]
2/26/36 I have spent considerable time on the reading which you so kindly gave me about my present problems. While I understand it in general, there are many points that are not clear and I wonder if you would be good enough to fix a time for a check reading to clear up these points. If so, I will send you some questions which I think will cover the situation.
I do hope that everything goes well with you in Detroit. I am with you in spirit and feel certain that the Higher Power will protect you and work everything out an a thoroughly satisfactory manner.
With kindest regards, I am Yours most sincerely, [877].
3/12/36 See 877-6.