This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the home of David E. Kahn, 44 West 77th St., Apt. 14-W, N.Y.C., this 7th day of November, 1932, in accordance with request made by self - Mrs. [911], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; David E. Kahn, Conductor; Hortense Kahn, Steno. (revised by GD) Mrs. [911] and Mr. [912].

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the bodies here, [911] and [912]; these we have had before.
2. Now, in the physical forces of the body [911] we find those conditions that have been given; and it has been given as to how these are to be met.
3. There are changes, however, that are coming about in the physical body; if there will be kept the proper attitude mentally, and towards the physical generally as these changes come about, there may be brought nearer the normal conditions.
4. In the mental and the physical we find there are those reactions that hinder in there being brought to the organs disturbed those impulses in their proper coordination. There has been given a way and manner in which there may be given the opportunities for the system to respond to those activities that are brought about, by the changing of impulse of the disturbing conditions and organs, through the corrections in the cerebro-spinal and the properties that would change the functioning of those disturbed. These methods of treating the body would allow those outside influences to become less and less necessary in the physical functionings.
5. Then, as given, there is required patience, persistence and consistence on the part of the body mentally and physically.
6. We find the body [912] in much the same manner as has been indicated. As given, there must be those changes in the mental attitude before there could be any variations of the nature that would bring greater consistent forces in the activity of the body. As we find, as yet the mental attitude has not altered in a great way or manner.
7. (Q) Can you give me any further specific advice that will enable me to reduce insulin regularly as predicted?
   (A) If there will be kept the adherence to the diet, as given, with the medicinal properties and the manipulations kept properly, the insulin may be gradually reduced.
8. (Q) Are the pressures now being removed?
   (A) The specific pressures have been removed to a great extent, as given. There are still those tendencies for the lack of nerve energy in activity of the organs that have been disturbed by the pressure. For the permanent relief, as indicated, there must be those periods of excessive or continued treatments and those periods of rest, that there may be the reactions in the system during the periods of menstruation. At these periods there may be the reducing. To be sure, it will require the mental activity of the body to cooperate, to produce the proper coordination, and it will require this activity from the whole self during such periods.
9. (Q) Would you suggest any change in my present daily program and diet?
   (A) If they are kept in accord with that which has been outlined, we would not suggest changes.
10. (Q) Are the treatments being given by Dr. Spence, Broad Park Lodge, White Plains, in full accord with the readings?
    (A) These are not in the same manner as those that were given for the correction of the pressure, but are in accord with that necessary. If there will be the cooperation of the body in the mental activity towards the physical forces, these treatments will be satisfactory. These will be changed from time to time, and at certain periods corrections made; that is, alignments made so that the activity brought about by the removal of pressure might be restored.
11. (Q) Is it necessary for this body to have a colonic irrigation?
    (A) When conditions arise such that there is an excessive feeling in the colon, with drowsiness of the system, we would suggest that then a colonic irrigation be used to produce a better coordination throughout the whole eliminating system, as well as to correct pressures that disturb the functioning organs of the pelvis, and to remove the secretions of gas that disturb the whole nervous system.
12. (Q) Please give Icthyol spray prescription that is best suited for my nose to clear head and eliminate nasal discharge.
    (A) As given, first obtain the Icthyol solution that is ordinarily found. Cut this in half, adding one-half the quantity of alcohol (85% solution). Then to the whole quantity add twice the amount of water, that it may be of sufficient density to give proper condition of spray and be efficient yet not too severe.
13. (Q) What can I do to avoid severe body disturbances at the periods before menstruation, and pain at that time?
    (A) If the colon is kept cleansed at or before such periods, this will relieve the greater part of the distresses that are usually indicated. There is pressure on the organs of the pelvis before such periods. It is well that there not be too much mental or physical exercise for the body at that time. Then, these should be borne and not be dependent on full manipulation before such periods.
14. (Q) What causes the pain in my appendix region and what shall I do for it?
    (A) As indicated from the conditions that have existed, there is a swollen area that with the filling of the colon (the ascending position) causes a heaviness and fullness there.
15. (Q) [912] and [911] both present in this room, wish to know whether the decision they have arrived at concerning their future life is the correct one.
    (A) As given, there should be determined in the minds and hearts of each just what is their individual responsibility in respect to one another, or their obligation one to another. When such has been decided upon, then act in that manner.
16. (Q) Are we taking the proper attitude towards our mutual present problems and relationships?
    (A) These should be determined in themselves, as given. To become reliant upon others than themselves for such decisions makes each attempt to avoid their own responsibilities. The answers should be decided and arrived at, as has been indicated for each.
17. (Q) I, [911], seek a physical normalcy, mental progress and spiritual aid plus opportunity to develop my inherent abilities, with the chance to be dependent on self; there- fore, would it be best to go to southern California or southern France?
    (A) When due considerations are taken as to the activity of self, we would find that those opportunities and conditions that would surround the body in southern California would be more in keeping with that needed. In regard to this also, however, there should be first the knowing of self and the decision as to what self desires; then choose the surround- ings that would give the better opportunities for expressing that desired, and for carrying out the ideals. Through this channel (within self) would there be arrived at the decision as to the place in which such should be undertaken.
    Taking such a position that the physical and mental ACTIVITIES would MAKE such independence is the way and manner to better establish self. Take such physical exercises or activities that would show there is a well-balanced system being accomplished in the body.
    Choose for self some channel of activity that would make for MATERIAL as well as self-independence.
18. (Q) Please give me a message to my parents [[4163] & [2118]] explaining why it is absolutely necessary for me to be more independent at this time in order for me to develop and progress, if it is necessary.
    (A) As that is felt in self to be necessary, then of itself there is set in motion that which demands the same in self, that there may be more dependence given in self. The ability to gain self-control, self-independence, may only be gained by the practice of same; even as the changes physically in the body must become of slow growth. So, as the matter of mental and physical independence is naturally a growth, those surroundings and environments that would offer the body an opportunity for such would be the better way, manner or means for it to be accomplished. This can be WILLED, and the body may set itself in the determination to carry out for self that necessary activity to bring such a growth, such a mental and physical independence in the expression of self.
19. (Q) What church and religion for daily use could best meet and aid my spiritual needs?
    (A) That in which the body has had the most instrumental and material training. Study first to show self approved unto the God self would worship, avoiding those things that would beset self in such a manner as to bring fear or doubt within the mental or physical scope of the body; doing good in a manner that answers to self (by that doing) as to what should be the proper relation to the Maker and to the fellow man; and there will grow in the mental and spiritual self an awakening of those necessary forces to keep self acceptable to Him.
20. (Q) Have you any further message that would be of aid to this body, or these bodies, at the present time?
    (A) Study more to understand that each at all times stands in the presence of that Power, that Force, that brings to each the power of knowing self in a material world. Each act, each thought of each body adds to the bringing about of His Kingdom in the earth, or adds to that which prevents it from becoming manifest in this material plane; for we are each His agents, His soldiers in the strife through that we call Life.
21. We are through.

    Two copies to Self
    Copy to File

BACKGROUND

1. 10/23/32 She submitted questions, saying, "I miss you very decidedly."
2. 10/27/32 Mrs. [325] wrote: "Mrs. [911] said you did her so much good, but what is the use of it when she has gone back to her old ways of eating. How can you cure her? She must do as she is told."

REPORTS

1. 11/29/32 Letter: "I want to thank you and GD very much for reviewing my last reading. [912] joins me in thanking you. It is so much clearer. All the questions I had worded so that they referred to me as the one seeking information, but when the reading was given Dave Kahn changed the questions in several places and included [912] in many. Consequently it changed the information, making it less personal and direct. In the next week may I please have a private reading? I really need it."
2. 12/02/32 Mrs. [911] obtained her last reading. See 911-7.

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