This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 3rd day of February, 1938, in accordance with request made by the parents, Mr. and Mrs. [...]; the remaining $15 of the membership fee being Sponsored by Mr. Harry M. Goetz, Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., by choice of the Association.

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

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have had the body, the enquiring mind of [1106] before.
2. Now as we find, all the circumstances and conditions that disturb the body - both from the physical and mental angle - should be taken into consideration; if there will be in the experience the help, the aid that is desirable.
3. We find that the appetites - or the habits AND appetites that have been created by the activities of the body - are of the nature of BOTH the physical and the mental attitudes towards conditions and circumstances.
4. Through resentments from little things that have been said, the body has allowed itself to build that appetite which is destroying the will of the entity - through the activities of drink upon the system - has produced a weakness that will require a great deal of mental determination; that must be based upon the spiritual self from within. And there must be the application also of material things which will aid in creating a balance to the assimilating system - the liver, the spleen, the pancreas, the kidneys; so that the great desires from associations do not again OVERCOME the will-influence of the body.
5. These necessarily must be choices, or there must be a choice made by the mental body itself. First, that it would of its own accord submit to the treatments under such directions as may be had in the institution - such an one as in Nashville - for inebriates.
6. And with the submitting to the treatments the applications, the weights [waits?], the tests - if the body will then keep away from the associations that have caused much of the activities, and engage itself mentally and physically IN those activities that are the more constructive in their natures - then we may find not only material employment but an activity in the mental and physical life that will bring contentment and peace and harmony; and a life of a useful service to others.
7. Then, we would first make these arrangements - which may be had through the Vanderbilt Clinic, or a good physician in the Nashville vicinity; and ENTER such a place for that period necessary to meet those conditions of the physical nature.
8. And with prayer - determining in self, the aid and cooperation of those near and dear to the body in the mental and material ways - we may bring the better conditions for this body, [1106].
9. Ready for questions.
10. (Q) After the above is accomplished, how should I proceed towards securing a position?
    (A) There are abilities of the nature in direct application; and when these are accomplished - that is, the determinations, the activities in such a manner - then the outlook upon the experiences of life, the abilities will be quickened to such a way and manner that the determinations to become active in individual or specific fields of service will be opened to the body.
11. (Q) Is a cure within myself or is the treatment in an institution necessary?
    (A) To be sure, unless there is the determination within self to rid self of the appetites and desires builded in the will forces of the system, that have been to such extent as to produce physical reactions, then the cure may not be accomplished even in an institution - without the will in self for this to be so. But as we find, as we have indicated, the institutional treatments are necessary - with the determination within self. And it will be easier, more desirable for the body to go through the institutional treatments.
    Do that, then; relying upon those things that have been pointed out; that the basis of all spiritual awakening, the promises of the better and closer association with the divine are within self.
    Do that.
12. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Parents
    Copy to Ass'n file
    Copy to Sponsor, Mr. Harry M. Goetz, Beverly-Wilshire Hotel, Beverly Hills, Calif.

BACKGROUND

1. See 1106-1 on 1/16/36.
2. 1/30/38 Mother's letter: "...I truly hope you may show him (and us) what we might do to help him get control of himself. If a treatment is necessary, where? Is there a place in Atlanta or Nashville (latter preferred) or do you think a treatment by local doctors would help?"
3. 1/31/38 Mr. [1106] wrote questions he wished asked.

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