This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 27th day of September, 1941, in accordance with request made by the self - Dr. [1125], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

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

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1. GC: You will have before you the body and enquiring mind of [1125], ..., Washington, D.C., in regard to her home life and surroundings. Considering her desire to see her son thru college, to do what will be best for her husband and his future, and at the same time secure more mental and spiritual rest for herself, you will advise her just what course she should pursue at this time; answering the questions, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body and enquiring mind; together with the problems which confront the body at this time.
3. Many of these we have had before. A good deal of commendation might be given, should be given, as to the attempts of the body to meet the problems.
4. In the greater part, however, the meeting of these has been only from the activity of the body itself, with little or no consideration or cooperation from others.
5. Hence there are many phases, many sides of the problem.
6. First, as has been well understood - and yet only gradually has there been a full awakening or realization, it is a very hard problem to have a home and a career and both be a success.
7. Then, there are problems as related to this phase of the entity's activities; its abilities to assist and to give help, and hope to many others, through the offices as a helper toward health, and this intent in physical and mental well-being also. And these should not as yet be given up, while the strength, the health and the abilities are such that this can be done in an efficacious or efficient manner.
8. But the problems of filial associations are becoming more and more disturbing mentally and physically, undermining the abilities of the body.
9. Thus the condition should be considered seriously.
10. As we find, the manner, the way of approach is that even as He gave, "As ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them."
11. Under certain circumstances there might be questions as to the mental activity and reaction of the companion, yet these have not been of such proportions as to be able to give definite or positive statements that would be considered as proof to others.
12. Hence as we find, there should be the attempt to come to an understanding, and agreement one with the other; giving and taking alike. If this is not APPARENTLY practical, DO - mentally and spiritually - prepare self for such an ordeal of understanding; and through same come to that agreement as to what is right and just in the association.
13. For, to be sure, there is to be taken into consideration not only selves but the son; not in anger, not in faultfinding, but in a gentle manner of desiring to be as helpmeets one to the other.
14. Then, with this perfect understanding, if there is the decision that there is greater help for each to the other in separate ways, agreements may be reached, - not through arguing, not through storming, not through railing one upon the other, but in that spirit, in that hope of being - irrespective of self - the greater help one to the other.
15. In that attitude, in that manner, there may come the agreements as to the course to pursue.
16. The grounds for the decision may come in each taking stock of self and the obligations, the duties, the privileges that the association has brought, does bring.
17. That there was and is the need one of the other is indicated by the attraction which brought these entities, these souls together. It is apparent that each ego in the present finds sufficient interest in associations with other problems, other individuals, not contingent one upon the other. Yet in the spirit of justice, of right, of the love that BROUGHT the union of purposes once, there may be the judgment by which the choice may be made. But let it be as an AGREEMENT one with the other; not as faultfinding but as the attempt to be of the greater help one to the other.
18. If this decision leads to the separate ways, there again comes problems; not only as to the monetary but as to the mental and spiritual contribution to the preparation of the son to meet the material things in this material world.
19. To disregard the material or financial aid, the helpfulness that each should give, the hope that each should contribute to the mental well-being of the son, is something that no one but themselves may give; knowing that such is an opportunity, that neither will - for very long - be materially associated with the son.
20. What heritage - not material, but of mind and of spirit - will each leave to be thought of, lived with, by the son?
21. These, too, should be taken into consideration, as the choices of the ways are taken.
22. Let the approach be made in humbleness of heart, seeking not that as of self but as thy Lord, thy God, thy Savior would have thee do. Pray sincerely, pray earnestly, until thou hast thine answer within thine own conscience. This is the best preparation for the ordeal of kindly, gently, reasonably, meditating, agreeing, disagreeing, as to choices to pursue.
23. Do that. In that manner may there be no regrets. Otherwise, there will be a shortening of thy abilities to minister to others, to contribute to the welfare of thy son as well as others.
24. And know, "Inasmuch as ye do unto the least of thy brethren, ye do to thy MAKER." And thy choices must live with thee daily.
25. Ready for questions.
26. (Q) How can I help my son [1123] mentally?
    (A) Instilling the Christ principles as the basis for his judgements, for his decisions, in his dealings with EVERY problem, good, bad or indifferent, that arises within his experience.
    For, as has been given, train the child in the ways he should go - of the Lord - and in his age he will not depart from under the shadow of His hand.
27. (Q) Should I sell the house where we live ...?
    (A) This, to be sure, depends upon the eventual choice made, and as to whether the entity would remain in practice in this city. This is an excellent period for sale (disregarding the mental and spiritual aspects of the problems), and it may be easily consummated.
28. (Q) Is Mr. [1205] mentally responsible?
    (A) As has been indicated. There are periods when such might be questioned, but these are of such natures that they would not be proofs to some. Do as has been indicated. Take thy problems to thy Lord. If thy God is thine own self, these become very, very destructive. But have sufficient fortitude - as ye have - to reason, when ye have chosen the way.
29. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. See 1125-1, her Life Reading, on 2/21/36, especially Par. 43-A. Also see husband's Life Reading, 1205-1, and son's Life Reading, 1123-1.
2. 9/23/41 "Mr. Cayce, as your work leads you into our innermost thoughts and actions, I am coming to you for advice. [First part of letter reported in 1123-3 Par. R2, for her 18 yr. old son.
   "You made readings for my husband and myself some years ago. At that time you told me to get along with Mr. [1205] with loving indifference. I have tried but I do not always succeed. Mr. [1205] had a nervous breakdown several years ago. He was in the Veterans' Hospital at Mt. Alto. After he came out he got a job as Deputy U.S. Marshal. This job keeps him continually working with crime. He is of Irish descent, very imaginative, etc. I am older than he and in my work I have a much larger income than he. We will have been married 21 years next March 4th. He has a bad case of inferiority complex. I believe he has gotten so that he looks for everything to belittle me, etc. I could stand that but he has also picked on [1123] to such an extent that the boy begins to show it. I have tried to protect the boy and altogether it is getting him neurotic. I have told [1123] his father is sick mentally but Mr. [1205] is so unreasonable it is too much to explain. I have never separated from Mr. [1205] as I thought he needed me but now I think I have made a bad mistake. I should have separated long ago and he would have been better off.
   "I am or will be 62 on Nov. 25th. Mr. [1205] is 42 or was on June 26th. Mr. [1205] drinks considerably, he tries to get away from facts that way but of course it cannot be done. His life seems to be for [1123] and I but he makes life unbearable for both of us. It seems Mr. [1205] has never grown up as far as responsibility is concerned. He has a very bright mind, a wonderful memory but biased.
   "If he lives he will have many more years ahead of him. I do not have so many. I enjoy my work. I feel that I am a help to those who come to me for aid, but when I go home it is all turmoil. I have tried to have vision. I have asked Mr. [1205] to go some place else where he can live as he would like but he will not do so. He professes to hate it where we live but he will not allow any peace by going.
   "I have my practice here and would like to see my son thru college. What shall I do? I must have more mental and spiritual rest.
   "If you think you can help me, I am at my office, ... Rd., every day from 8:15 to 6:00 except Sat. I am here from 8:15 to 12 then. I go out at noon to get a little lunch.
   "I will send a check to cover expense."

REPORTS

1. 1/13/42 [1125]'s reply to EC's of 1/08/42 - See under 2678-1 Background:
   Dear Mr. Cayce:
   I will set aside a few moments each day for prayer and Divine guidance - may we all be given more power to do God's will.
   I am thankful for your friendship.
   Sincerely, [1125]
2. 3/13/50 She wrote of visiting her son [1123] and his wife and their little daughter.
3. 12/27/50 Report extracted by GD from Sherwood Eddy's new book, YOU WILL SURVIVE AFTER DEATH, page 99 in the chapter regarding Edgar Cayce - Dr. [1125] was the 8th doctor interviewed:
   No. 8, Washington, D.C.: (1) Eleven cases. (2) Diagnosis very good, especially of the mental state of patients. (4) In all cases I treated I was able to get results. (5) I think the readings of Mr. Cayce are wonderful. I presume you would call it supernormal. I think he has the power to contact a higher vibration, or that which is eternal.
4. 8/01/53 See letter under 1205-1 Reports.
5. 10/06/53 Mrs. [1770] wrote of getting a splendid treatment from Dr. [1125]: "She helped me. She works four days a week - is 74 yrs. old. Give a splendid treatment."
6. See subsequent correspondence under 1125-2, Physical Reports.
7. 12/11/59 She contributed $100 toward preparing the Edgar Cayce Readings for availability.

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