This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 22nd day of January, 1938, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [1183], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. [1183].

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1. EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, [1183] present in this room; this we have had before.
2. As we find, while conditions are not altogether satisfactory physically - and changes have occurred there needs to be greater precautions taken respecting the physical conditions especially as outlined for the better or for the improvement of same.
3. Ready for questions.
4. (Q) Regarding work: How may I best meet the conditions surrounding my work at the office?
   (A) As we find, there are in the abilities of each entity and especially in this - those necessary capabilities for meeting the conditions as related to the character of the work chosen.
   So far as the individual work is concerned, we find little disturbances in this direction. There ARE within the mental self and in some of the associations some antagonisms that make for unpleasant activities and unpleasant surroundings at times.
   But know within self that there is the divine purpose, that there are the divine causes. Do not let animosities nor resentments nor those things that make for differences and hindrances disturb thee. For these only build towards those things that produce strife and contention; which if held to will make for dissatisfaction in many a quarter.
   But let that mind be IN thee that was in him who gave to study to show thyself approved unto thine OWN good conscience and unto Father-God, that ye know ye must keep in touch with - the Universal Forces.
   And to those that would be disturbing forces, make ever a soft answer that turneth away those things. Not that ye become as one that is taking blames altogether, but he that is the greatest is the servant of all.
   In that attitude and in that manner ye will find the work and the surroundings and the conditions changing continuously to better environs, better activities, better conditions in every way.
5. (Q) Is there any way I can get a promotion?
   (A) Only in showing self capable as well as worthy of meeting such situations, and with the abilities to do so. These as we find will and do prompt such; and these carried that is, the exercising of self mentally and physically in the manner indicated - will in a very short time make for advancements.
6. (Q) Regarding home: Shall I break up my home?
   (A) As we find, in the present, many conditions are to be considered in this direction. While these are very unsatisfactory, do not make the moves first yourself that might be condemned - even by ANY, and most of all by self; because of that breaking up which would give then the excuse or a justification for the activities of others.
   Then, for at least a few months - or until the early spring or summer - hold as it is.
   While it is under stress and strain, to be sure - but let there be that satisfaction, that knowledge within self that you are DOING the right thing YOURSELF, and take all of those things that are as hardships, that are lacking in consideration, those things where hard things are said just as if they were NOT.
   Know in YOURSELF that you are doing the right, and let the move be on the part of others and NOT on self! It is much better within the self mentally AND physically that YE be the one mistreated than to mistreat someone else even in an inclination! Not intentionally would the entity, because if there were to be the breaking up materially and physically and for SELF it might be much better - but the mental satisfaction of knowing that ye are TRYING makes a peace that may not be had otherwise.
7. (Q) Just what should I do about my husband and home?
   (A) As just indicated, live right SELF! Never so act, in ANY manner, in any inclination, that there may ever be an experience of regret within self. Let the moves and the discourteousness, the unkindness, all come from the other. Better to be abased SELF and have the peace within! For unless changes arise, some great disturbance will come. But if ye so act that these appear to arise from thy neglect or from thy not caring, then the regret would always be with thee.
   Then, act ever in the way ye would LIKE to be acted toward. No matter WHAT others say, or even DO, do as ye would be done by; and then the peace that has been promised is INDEED thine own.
8. (Q) Is there any chance of him ever overcoming the drinking habit?
   (A) Not if there's given the least excuse for his continuation in same!
   But kindness, gentleness and prayer has saved many a soul!
9. (Q) What causes him to lose control of himself?
   (A) Possession!
10. (Q) Is there any way I can help him?
    (A) Kindness, gentleness and prayer. These offer the channels through which the greater help may come at this time. So live, so act in self that there are NOT regrets!
11. (Q) If I should keep my home, should I continue renting to the peculiar lady who makes conditions irritable for myself and husband?
    (A) This had best be, if it can be done satisfactorily, let go.
12. (Q) You mean I should let the lady go and not rent to her?
    (A) Best to let her go.
13. (Q) Regarding my health: Should I have my teeth fixed the way my dentist says, or can he fix them the way I want them?
    (A) He can fix them the way you desire, if the general HEALTH is improved.
    Use the Radio-Active Appliance that has been indicated for the body through this channel.
    Have the adjustments and those reliefs from the pressures upon the heart that cause the dizziness and the activities that bring about the disturbances that become nerve racking at times.
    These done - that is, following close in those things that we have outlined for the body - we will find it will not only improve the health but will make for many, many conditions in the mental attitudes that will be MUCH more satisfactory.
    And with the conditions improved physically, there may be the care of the teeth in the manner indicated as the desire - as to the arrangements or corrections for the teeth; for these CAN then be accomplished properly.
14. (Q) Are Turkish Baths good for me?
    (A) Excellent! if they are taken cautiously.
15. (Q) Just how do you mean "cautiously"?
    (A) Do not so overstimulate the circulation by excessive heat, you see, as to cause disturbance between the heart and liver circulation.
    FUME BATHS, with Turkish Bath rubdowns AFTERWARDS, are much more preferable.
16. (Q) Should I continue treatments with Dr. Bolkhardt?
    (A) Well, this is part of the work we have indicated!
17. (Q) How should the Radio-Active Appliance be applied for this body?
    (A) Circulate the body.
18. (Q) Any advice as to these treatments with Dr. Bolkhardt?
    (A) These have been outlined, as to how. Not only the pressure is to be relieved from the abdominal area upon the heart and liver circulation, but the corrections in the cerebrospinal system will alleviate those tensions of the body.
19. (Q) How about a chiropractor?
    (A) As we find, that as has been outlined is the preferable.
20. (Q) Regarding my husband, what is meant by "possession"?
    (A) Means POSSESSION!
21. (Q) Does that mean by other entities, while under the influence of liquor?
    (A) By others while under the influence that causes those reactions and makes for the antagonism, and the very CHANGE of the activities.
    For this body (the husband), if there could be a sufficient period of refraining from the use of alcoholic stimulants and the diathermy electrical treatments used these would drive these conditions out!
    But do not use same with the effects of alcohol in the system - it would be detrimental!
    But such information for the physical condition of the body had best be approached from the individual, to be sure.
22. (Q) Is he crazy, or mentally deranged?
    (A) If possession isn't crazy, what is it?
23. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file

REPORTS

1. 1/22/38 GD's note: Mrs. [1183], these are the individuals in Washington whom I think might help you borrow a Radio-Active Appliance until you are able to buy one. It is important that you start with these treatments. Mrs. [264], ... Apts., ... Ave., Washington, D.C.; Mrs. [1268], ... Ave., Takoma Park, Md.; Mr. [333], ... Ave., Takoma Park, Md.
   I know of several other people there who have these Appliances but they are using them. Please let me know if you are able to obtain one, for I am anxious to see you get the benefit from its use.
2. You probably will receive directions with the Appliance, as to how to prepare the crock with ice to begin the treatment. In your case the attachments of the anodes would be as follows; for an hour each evening:
   1st day: The first anode attached would be to the right wrist, while the last attachment would be to the left ankle.
   2nd day: The anode attached first would be to the left wrist, the last to the right ankle.
   3rd day: The anode attached first would be to the left ankle, the last to the right wrist.
   4th day: The anode attached first would be to the right ankle, the last to the left wrist.
   Then begin all over again, continuing to alternate the attachments in this manner each time. The first anode or plate attached becomes the positive, the last attached becomes the negative. Thus you make a "circle" of the body, you see, in the attachments in the manner indicated above.

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