This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 27th day of March, 1936, in accordance with request made by the self - Dr. [1135], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Dr. [1135] and Hugh Lynn Cayce.

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the entity, [1135], present in this room; his interest in the study of psychic phenomena; the work being done by the activities in Duke at Durham, N.C., under J. B. Rhine; the Association and its presentation.
2. Considering that Rhine accepts as a criterion the consideration that should be given each individual that shows a tendency towards psychic demonstrations, then what is to be the policy concerning the phenomena that may be demonstrated by the individuals coming under his observation?
3. First these, as we find, should be considered as basic truths; for there must be a premise from which to reason, if there is to be proven worth in the activities of ANY phase of the mind:
4. In the material manifestations, concepts are made aware to observers - and the more oft to the individual - through a functioning of the senses; or the perception is arrived at through such activity.
5. Hence there are those varied forms of demonstrative activity; as in the vision without the sense of the natural eye; the perception of hearing without the activity of the auditory forces of the natural body. There is also the feeling without those perceptions of the personal or physical contact by a presence. There is a super-activity through the olfactory centers that produces perception.
6. In giving the interpretation of that which IS received through these higher activities of the sensory forces of a body is oft where individuals may bring their OWN imaginative forces, or the satisfying of their individual ego to be above that of or exceptional to others, to such a point that there may be the satisfying of that within the self.
7. Why, then, is this all to be taken into consideration from that as has been given in aiding or instructing individuals in development of these faculties?
8. For there remains, ever, the universal law that comes as the basis of man's relationships to the Creative Forces; that first law, that thou shalt not have any god before thee other than that thou wilt worship in Him!
9. Hence unless such an individual, that shows a tendency, is grounded in that which IS the universal motivative force that CAN be CONSTRUCTIVE, it becomes rather among those that allow the influences to enter that are not only the exaltation of personal ego but the exaltation of personal egos that may be in a state of POSITIVE affluence through the very opening of self for such a manifestation.
10. For it becomes self-evident that unless there be the subjugation of the self through ANY form of a manifestation, there must become the expression of other influences rather than of that which is constructive in its nature.
11. Let this be, then, rather as an illustration of that which has been set as a law. Ye have two very DESIRABLE manners for manifesting that which is not understood. As to its evaluation, yes. As to what it is, no.
12. In electrical forces of every nature (that are the very basis of the atomic structure of the body, through which there is the manifestation of mind and soul of an individual entity, in its varied forms of WHATEVER nature), if there are shorts of any nature there is confusion. This is true whether it be in the atomic structure of the individual or in any mechanical appliance to which it may be applied for its activity in the relationships for the benefit or convenience or constructive forces for man.
13. So in the radio wave that may make for pleasure, for convenience, for activities that are necessary for an attunement to a vibratory rate of a given nature for its association or connection with individuals who may attune instruments that may be in accord with certain lengths that are of a certain wave vibration, so that these are in unison, then there is the perfect accord for the bringing of those influences or forces into the experiences of individuals who may hear, feel, see, experience those activities that are WITHOUT their OWN SPHERE of activity, but brought into their relationships as one to another by the use of those forces that must work by a law.
14. So with individuals that may attune themselves to the forces that are without themselves, for in every form of manifestation there is that activity that bespeaks of an influence acting through an individual medium that makes for a connection with a universal source - if it is, or does become, or will be CONSTRUCTIVE! If the associations are with others, rather than the universal, then it must in itself (such activity) bring confusion; for it is contrary to the universal - or that law as of man's relationships to a Creative Force.
15. Then, in considering how, in what way or what manner there may be an association between those activities of an influence that is presented through the Association with the study of those at Duke, or through those activities of [1135]:
16. First, by their own premise that is set as that which is to be an ideal manner for that termed psychic forces - not those from the inner sphere, but those from the universal forces, consider same.
17. If these (those from the universal forces) are that presented by the Association as carried on through the activities of the individual or personality of Edgar Cayce, then they become worthy of consideration. If they fall short, they have no right, no place in the affairs of any man.
18. Ready for questions.
19. (Q) May we obtain through this channel cooperation in performing an experiment in clairvoyance - ¹
    (A) (Interrupting) Such experiments, such studies, such approaches, as has been given, must be rather from the regular form of activity that is presented day by day. Then, when there has been determined by such investigators or investigation that these do conform, they may be set in ANY way!
20. We are through.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file
    [Other questions submitted which did not get asked: What other experiments or methods of studying clairvoyance would you suggest as being suitable to conduct through this channel? Give the suggestion which should be used for the reading on this experiment. If advise that experiment is not to be used. If our motives are pure is it not right that we should try to understand more about clairvoyance? What approach do you suggest through this channel? If no why do you warn us not to inquire into these matters.]

BACKGROUND

1. See 1135-2 on 3/26/36.
2. See 5756-8 given Dr. [1135] to read.

REPORTS

1. 4/09/36 Dr. [1135] secured a Mental-Spiritual Reading in re mental telepathy - See 1135-4.

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