This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 31st day of May, 1942, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [903], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mrs. [903] and Mr. [257].

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1. GC: You will have before you the entity [903], present in this room, who seeks - at this cycle of her development - information, advice and guidance as to her life and work; with specific reference to health, family relationships, and her mental and spiritual development. Then you will answer the questions she submits, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, [903], and the information which has been indicated for this entity; as to the various experiences of the entity through the varied periods of manifestations in the earth.
3. In giving advice or counsel, in directing the activities in the present, all of these should be taken into consideration. For, there is naturally builded in the character, in the abilities, in the latent and manifested desires, purposes of the soul. These purposes are the latent and manifested ideals through those judgments and choices of that phase of human experience of portions of the mind. Thus they are a part of the warp or woof of an individual entity.
4. As there are activities, ideals are naturally crystallized in the mind - which is the builder in a conscious experience of an entity.
5. These, in the late experiences, have not been fully adhered to; yet much that has been and is of a practical nature in the experience of the entity, in building that which may now enable the entity to use further those principles which have been the foundation of the human relationships towards those ideals and principles of an entity, may now be applied in the physical developments.
6. To be sure, there are changes coming about in the purposes or aims in body-functionings. These, naturally, need their outlet of expression - which may better be found, as changes come, in the use of the breathing, the exercises, that enable the directing of energies that are loosened or that are kept hidden within the functioning of the relationships between spiritual-creative forces, mental activities, and the material expressions of ideals.
7. We would adopt more of that which has been a part of the experience; not of a nature as would be termed excessive, for it is those individual entities who rationally apply principles in their time and their place who make use of knowledge which is in its application wisdom. Many have knowledge, few have the wisdom to use same. The abilities of the entity are exceptional in these directions, if those principles are applied in a universal sense for constructive building in the experience of self as well as of the family relationships, and the social activities into which the entity comes from time to time.
8. These as we find may not be expressed better, in its activity, than to consider the abilities; magnifying the virtues - in self and in others - of every nature that deal with the uplift toward spiritual awakening; minimizing the faults - in self and in others - as ye seek to influence thine own activity, thine own choice of thought, thine own choice of purpose in dealing with the varied problems, the varied experiences that arise.
9. For, with the measure ye mete it is measured to thee again. This is a spiritual law, it is a mental certainty, it is a material experience to most of those that would see.
10. In thine self, then, - study first to show thyself approved unto that thou choosest as the directing of the principles of daily living, in relationship to family, in relationship to the community, in relationship to the state, to the nation. For these each have their directing influence or spirit.
11. What spirit will ye contribute to those activities? For it is with that spirit ye make manifest, according to what purpose, what hope, what desire ye encourage, ye abet; not by word alone but by daily activity. For thus, as ye grow in grace, in knowledge, in understanding, ye may apply that wisdom which has been and is thy heritage.
12. Ready for questions.
13. (Q) What is causing the unusual aching in the breast at various periods?
    (A) The natural change that is a part of the glandular functioning, - to the organs of the mammary glands, and from the adrenals. To be sure, this need not cause anxiety, unless there is the bruising or an injury of some character such as to localize disturbance; provided the exercise of breathing is maintained, of directing the flow of energies.
14. (Q) What is causing pain in fourth finger joint on right hand? Any treatment suggested?
    (A) This is a tendency towards the lack of proper eliminations, or drainages, from the extremities, - or, if there is a pressure made to the left side of the 2nd dorsal, at the brachial center, it will be found that there will be a hurting or a fullness to the arm. This, then, indicates the necessity for hydrotherapy, as combined with the exercise, to stimulate these centers to normal activity.
    Of course, the massage at the time of the hydrotherapy treatments would be well - by a masseuse, or one who would give a good Swedish massage; not necessarily a special adjustment, but there is a tendency towards a slowing there. Thus, if allowed to remain, it might come to be called (to express a more concrete term) a tendency in the system for neuritis or arthritis. But this is far from assuming such proportions as yet.
15. (Q) At this cycle of my life, what particular work should I develop for my fullest expression and contribution?
    (A) That as might be best expressed by physical education to the teen age boys and girls, - as an expression both from the physical-BODY development and from the mental or dramatic expressions that are the impelling force in those of that age, especially.
16. (Q) You mean teaching groups of children?
    (A) Directing or teaching, or having a group that the body would direct especially in the physical development, physical education, and in dramatics or the like.
17. (Q) How about the Henry Street Settlement group on Madison Ave., N.Y.C.?
    (A) This as we find is something of the nature. The entity could improve a good deal upon the principles that are applied here.
18. (Q) Should my war work for the coming year be along the entertainment line or as a nurse's aid?
    (A) DEFINITELY along the entertainment line, but PHYSICAL development for the young of both sexes.
19. (Q) The entity has not had professional physical training. Why should she be chosen to teach that?
    (A) Because she is NATURALLY, innately, fitted for such.
    Has it not been indicated that those who are trained in the former experiences in the earth, though they may not have applied the principles in the immediate present, may have the wisdom of the ages at their disposal - if there is the beginning and the application of self in those directions?
20. (Q) The entity is 40 years old and not athletic.
    (A) More athletic than many that are 15 or 18, though, that the entity may train!
21. (Q) Where should the children and I spend the winter?
    (A) This had best be the choice of self according to circumstances and conditions as will develop throughout all the eastern area through the next four to five months.
22. (Q) Should the ... home be given up at present?
    (A) Not necessarily. But if the activities of the entity are such, and the choice of the activities is such that the care of same is not consistent with the better activities, then change. If there is the use of same as the means for the training, the direction of those of the teen age, keep it and use it for such!
23. (Q) Should we purchase a home? If so, in what section of the country would be best?
    (A) As we find, that where some acreage may be attained - or used in connection with such a home - would be best. Whether the activities of the entity and the associate will be in or near the surroundings of Maryland or Washington or portions of Virginia or West Virginia, - these would preferably be the areas. For, there are others in the family who once used such as the source of their development also. [See son's rdg. 773-1.]
24. (Q) Taking that into consideration, which place would be best?
    (A) As indicated, in Maryland, Virginia or West Virginia, - and in that vicinity that would be around or near to Washington.
25. (Q) In what way can I create a more harmonious attitude in guiding my older son, [759]?
    (A) In these respects there can be the best directions by counseling with, though never forcing; though there is the necessity here of being quite positive. This is the better manner of creating harmony. But counsel with, not argue with.
26. (Q) What should be my attitude when [759] shows an argumentative or closed mind on certain subjects?
    (A) Counsel with, and leave it there - but be positive that self is right, and keep in that attitude.
27. (Q) Am I right in feeling that his musical development should be continued, even though there is definite lack of any real musical talent?
    (A) It gives a rhythm that is as necessary as law, in making ANY success in a material experience. Some knowledge of music, some knowledge of law, is necessary in the experience of EVERY male individual!
28. (Q) How can I influence my husband [257] to follow his Readings more consistently for his better health?
    (A) Be, here, rather dictatorial. Then leave it, for him to pay the price.
29. (Q) Which would be the happiest place for us to spend the summer, - on a ranch in the west or at Virginia Beach on the beach?
    (A) On a ranch in the west, for this particular year especially.
30. (Q) How shall I go about to organize this children's teen- age group for dramatic and physical training?
    (A) Get a comprehensive understanding of same, first, from some who have made a practical application of same in such a group. Then let it be known that you are open for such. You will have to put a stop to your list, - if you don't they'll overcrowd you! Some twelve or fifteen should be sufficient. You will have more than twenty-four applicants, if you make it known!
31. (Q) Is this something like the work Mrs. [1947] did in the high school at ..., N.C.? [See 1947-6 Reports.]
    (A) This is an improvement! It is the same so far as the physical development goes; that is, the voice, the character, - it is the analysis of the real soul of the individual, and of those of both sexes in coordinating themselves for those new experiences to which each is finding the necessity of adapting self, and in which they each are so seldom understood in their homes! Thus they feel that, though there is sympathy, no one quite understands them! This entity will!
32. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file
    [Mrs. [1947] ..., N.C. Think you would like her! GD.]

BACKGROUND

1. See previous Readings.
2. 5/03/42 She referred Mrs. [3326] for Physical Reading.

REPORTS

1. 7/27/42 Mrs. [903] referred [2789] for Physical Reading.
2. 5/43 A.R.E. Bul. article "Life Readings and your Child", was submitted by Mrs. [903] in re son [759].
3. 6/29/43 See 903-34, a Ck. Physical Rdg.
4. See subsequent notations under 903-23 Reports.

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