This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 6th day of May, 1938, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [877], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the enquiring mind, [877]; and those conditions and associations relative to the mental and the material affairs. Many of these we have had here before.
2. In some we find there have been activities in the directions indicated, without a great deal of change - other than that indicated by the general trend of conditions. In others we find there has been the inclination to use other sources, other channels for activities - rather than those that have been indicated. These also we find have changed very little, save in those NEW circumstances or new activities respecting some of them.
3. As we find, then, it would be well for the entity to review that which has been given respecting the varied activities of the association of self with others, as connecting or associating with the various stocks and bonds indicated.
4. Ready for questions.
5. (Q) Specific advice as to how and when I may clear my financial position, paying debts out of proceeds of sales, using balance to finance my new activity. More specifically, I want to do the following: Please advise as I call each.
   (A) (Interrupting) Before giving that as respecting each of the stocks, and the associated activities: As has so oft been indicated for the entity, time and space are RELATIVE, when considered in the light of a spiritual desire. These desires then, as related to material conditions, are relative to what the activity of the individual is towards circumstances that arise in the EXPERIENCE, and to general conditions that are affected or may be affected by the activities of others - who in THEIR relative relationships also have THEIR problems, THEIR undertakings, their ideas and ideals. Then, to give as to a specific date, a specific time - this may be only RELATIVELY given.
   Ready, though, for the interpreting as we find them.
6. (Q) Consider first: I want to sell my Sands Point house for $200,000 cash.
   (A) As we find, still, through those same channels that have been indicated; that is, of the Woolworth estates, or individuals - the greater opportunity is offered for the disposal of same.
   As to when, this will depend upon the interest that is created and the circumstances that may be surrounding the activities of that branch of that family, or that name, as it is approached relative to same.
   Then as we find, upon the next visit to the land, or to America, there would be offered the opportunities for this disposal. This as we find will be in the early portion of the summer - THIS summer.
7. (Q) Second: Sell New York Stock Exchange seat for $200,000 cash.
   (A) This as we find in the present is not in keeping with the value of same, as considered in the immediate. And until there is some change as to the evaluation of same, by greater activity and a more unified service for this PRICE, it will be rather then some months - possibly eight or ten (this only relative) - before it would be even to a $177,000 or $190,000 price for the seat.
   But these as we find may be expected eventually to rise again to at least $200,000 to $215,000, to $220,000 or to $225,000 - and this within the next year.
8. (Q) Third: Turn over my holding in W. A. Harriman Securities Corporation to Merchant-Sterling Corporation and get back my note.
   (A) This as we find may be accomplished when there is some change in the personnel of the activities of same, and this will come in the next four to six months as we find.
   As to a date, we don't find other than a twenty-nine (29). Whether this is July or August, we do not see.
9. (Q) Fourth: Collect over $10,000 in receivables, representing fees due for services and loans.
   (A) This as we find will be accomplished according to the manner and way of presenting these in and to those through whom they may become as returnable to the body, and may be accomplished within the next four to six months - in the greater portion of same. Some parts, of course, will be much sooner. Some as we find will be the result of the activities of individuals that will make the arrangements for same to be taken care of at the same periods when arrangements are made for certain endeavors or activities for recuperative measures within their own activities.
10. (Q) Fifth: Sell my holding in Pem, Inc. for $10,000.
    (A) There should be an inspection and an analyzing of the conditions that have been related to this, and information that has been given. This as we find may be judged better by those than from the situations that exist or the probability of purchasers for same in the immediate, or in that condition which exists as we find in the moment.
11. (Q) Sixth: Sell my American Seal-Kap Corporation stock (in my wife's name) for $60,000. I desire full directions regarding American Seal Kap.
    (A) As we find, as is indicated, there is to be in the very near future (this within sixty to ninety days) a movement in the activities of this, in relation to individuals who are to be the users or consumers of these properties.
    These then may be handled in such a way and manner that almost the full amount may be gained or attained through these activities of those desirous of USING this in connection with their individual activity.
    We find that these will be protected by those who are in the position to and who have protected same, until this may be fully accomplished - or the whole deal, as it might be called, is consummated.
    Hence as we find, the advance that will be shown BY this activity would JUSTIFY that even a full or greater amount EVENTUALLY be obtained from such a disposal or such an activity.
12. (Q) When will royalty contract be consummated?
    (A) As has been indicated, within the next sixty to ninety days it should be.
13. (Q) Will this increase stocks market value show?
    (A) As just indicated. A little, but these will extend over a greater period of time, as there is the greater use of, the greater activities in the influencing of those in various channels to insist upon such being the means of protection for activities in given territories or under given conditions.
14. (Q) Shall I deal with National Dairy holding which Ewart Petley wants but can't pay for?
    (A) As we find, with the determining conditions as indicated, this may be worked out to a satisfactory way and manner.
15. (Q) Will [1007] continue to protect [920]'s shares?
    (A) As indicated, this is the channel through which protection may be expected - until there is at least the full consummation.
16. (Q) Seventh: Obtain steady income sufficient to meet the needs of myself and my dependents.
    (A) These, of course, become problems that are at variance to some of those activities in the present, and to those that may become a part of the entity's material activities in associations with - or in the regulations of activities in - other connections.
    These will be dependent then upon the choices that are made by the entity in accepting office of representation of individuals or groups, or as to whether there is the serious activity in the direction of the entity becoming affiliated with services or activities of the government or with other governments; especially as we find in the southern or in the South American association.
    This as we find has been given before, and it would be well for the entity to review those things that have been given respecting same. For as has just been indicated above, time and space to the spiritual aspects only become relative. And when there is an attempt upon the part of individuals to apply these to CONCRETE INDIVIDUAL applicable experiences, then they must be called on at the moment, and are dependent upon that which has been builded in self.
    But as we find in relation to the relative activities of the entity as for sufficient incomes, and when - if there is the desire on the part of the entity to accept and to seek to BE the government representative in such organizations or activities as affiliated with the government in the South American land, it may be done! But it requires movement on the part of the self in relationships to those in authority who have the ability to make the overtures in those directions to those who are in a position to bring this about. And this has to be done within self!
17. (Q) With reference to this just asked, I am now practicing alone as "Counsellor-at-Law" - not ordinary law but the new Higher Law - "IN HIS SERVICE DOING HIS WILL", specifically handling special personal problems, making special studies, surveys, and reports, and carrying out special commissions here and abroad. Is this the correct activity and one in which I am best suited. Is this "HIS WILL"?
    (A) As has been indicated for the entity, and as given in the beginning. In some respects we find the entity has gone forward with those ideals and purposes that have been suggested; some partially, in some other means have been used. In this direction, these are very well - if they are maintained; while they may at times appear to bring periods of anxiety. But if that policy, that ideal is held - to be the counsellor to PREVENT litigations rather than representing those that are in the turmoils or strifes - these will be proper, and bring about not only the greater activity in the abilities of the entity but greater harmony also.
18. (Q) How may I obtain the right clients who want these services on a fair basis - i. e., who will remember that the workman is worthy of his hire?
    (A) This requires diplomatic activity, diplomatic presentation of the policies and the influences and forces that are wrought. And these as we find may be accomplished by KNOWING that these will be attracted by the very nature and the manner and the way presented; and will be drawn within the scope of the entity's phases of activity in these directions.
19. (Q) What standard of fees should I establish - i.e., how much per day or hour?
    (A) This must be within the concepts of the individual, rather than from those characterizations that may have been set as to individual activity.
    For, if the purpose is set correctly, it will become rather a percent or a whole time retainer's proposition, see?
20. (Q) Is my present office O.K.?
    (A) As to location, O.K. As to the environs and surroundings, these as we find are very well.
21. (Q) What can I do to improve myself for this activity?
    (A) Study to show thyself approved unto Him, a workman not ashamed; but rightly divining the words of truth and keeping self unspotted from the world!
    These may become as trite, and they do so oft in the experiences of others; and it is said that they are referring to the mental activities for the spiritual realms. But in the practical everyday life, unless these are the principles and the influences and forces directing the life, then one is deceiving self - and is only in that position of making INCONSISTENCIES in the very activity!
22. (Q) I have an inner urge to form the "LEGION OF LIGHT", gathering together, as members, all those interested in finding the "LIGHT", and helping others to do likewise. I earnestly seek advice regarding this.
    (A) Just so such does not become confused with another organization known almost by the same name in Washington state - the Church of Light, you see; or that it does not become dictatorial in its rules or regulations, or even findings; this is well. ANY outlet is well that gives an individual a channel through which blessings may come to others day by day, call it whatever you may; if it is in the right direction for an individual to expend himself in these material surroundings.
    Let thy own conscience and thy own heart GUIDE thee in these things - as ye WALK, and TALK with Him, who IS the light!
    For HE is the light, the way, the vine, the LIFE ITSELF! And as said of old, "The Lord thy God is ONE!"
    Then what is thy god? Is it position, fame, fortune, power, might?
    Or is it that in His way, in God's way, ye will be a light, a guide to others; to show them their relationships to the Creative Forces that may be expressed in the activities of individuals to and toward their fellow men?
    If this is thy god, then act in those ways and manners that would bring it to pass in thy dealings with thy fellow man!
    Only those who seek to be the channels may find the way, the life, the light - that is set in Him.
    Then do not hide the light under a bushel, but rather set it on the hill. Put on the light that is, that was, and ever shall be, shown in HIM.
23. (Q) What connection have the following people with this activity: My wife, [920];
    (A) (Interrupting) This will depend, to be sure, upon the choices that are set.
    KNOW, O YE PEOPLES OF ALL AGES, TODAY THERE IS SET BEFORE THEE LIFE AND DEATH, GOOD AND EVIL - CHOOSE THOU!
    If ye will accept life (which is in Him) and do that unto thy fellow man, then ye may fill thy own life experience with joy, and ye may bring - again - into the hearts of men EVERYWHERE the joyous day of the coming of the light of truth; since man has set Him as afar off or beyond the seas, or in some particular sphere. For know it is none of these, for Lo, it is indeed in thine own heart! Only in thine own temple has He promised to meet thee!
24. We are through.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. See 877-22 on 9/21/37.
2. 5/02/38 He submitted questions.

REPORTS

1. 5/12/38 Letter: "Many thanks for your letter of May 9th and the very wonderful reading which you gave me last Friday. As usual, my heart is full of gratitude to you and the 'Father', and likewise, as usual, I am finding new meat in it each time I study it."

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