Edgar Cayce Readings, 1438-1

(Life Reading Suggestion)

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EC: Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as or called [1438].
In giving the interpretations of the records here, much might be given as to what have been the inclinations of the entity through this experience - and as to what the entity has done in a constructive manner respecting same.
However, for such interpretations to be constructive, as we find, rather would we give the inclinations - and let the entity determine in self as to what HAS been done about them.
For unless what is interpreted meets a need of the entity in the present, and becomes a helpful experience, little is gained by the experience.
In the astrological aspects we find these have been as the ruling forces:
Mars, as related to material things. Hence there have been in the experience some very disturbing forces in the activities of those associated with the entity in their relationships to madness, anger, satisfying of personal appetites, aggrandizement of interests; and these have been problems for the entity.
As to how these have been met, the entity knows best in self. [12/21/37 See 1438-3, Par. 9-A.]
In Saturn we find there have been many sudden changes in the associations, the activities, and the purposes, the guiding influence in the experience; and as these changes have come, in each experience first has been that of wonderment and as to what to be done, then that which has seemed to be good has brought those influences wherein they have not always satisfied.
The purpose for each soul's entrance into the material plane is for the magnifying, the glorifying of Creative Forces as related to Life itself; or being a channel through which those who have come in contact with the entity have become more hopeful, more prayerful, more inclined to good works, more inclined to that as becomes one who has claimed, may claim, as is the experience of each soul, the heritage of sonship to the Father-God.
These have not always appeared in those forms or manners in which the entity has seen these, yet these are the purposes for which an entity enters an experience.
And unless these have been in the greater part the aim and desire of the heart of the individual entity, the experience has become rather that not of development but of retardment.
But where there have been, and whenever there have been, the manifestations in the experience, in its dealings with its fellow man, that bespeak of the fruits of the spirit, these have become those things that make for those promises which have been made to the children of men, "As oft as ye do it unto the least of thy brethren, ye do it unto me."
When there has been shown forth, then, patience, long-suffering, gentleness, even in the face of discouragement, even in the face of that when obligations and promises have been forgotten - they that do these things, it is counted to them as righteousness in their experience; and it is only the righteous that shall see and know God; only those who may have that peace that is the promise of Him as He gave, "My peace I leave with thee."
As to the appearances in the earth, though these have been many, only the few remain as a part of the entity's experience in the present, that must be worked out with those about the entity.
The entity may make those things that are a part of the experience in the present as an appreciable factor in creating hope in the heart and mind of not only self but others; that there may be known that there IS a hope in Israel, the faithful. For He has promised, "If ye be my children, I will be thy God."
To know these then as a living experience in the heart and mind of self is that which will bring the greater blessings, the greater understandings, the greater harmony in the experience in the present.
Then, we find the entity was in the Egyptian land when there were those disturbing factors owing to the activities and uprisings of the Natives, the disturbing forces as created by the activities of the King when changes were made - or the pitting of one against the other of the Natives that had arisen and cried for justice and mercy.
The entity then was the mother of that Native [See 900-275] that rose as one to be pitted against the Younger King; in the name then - as would be determined or called in the present - She-Telle.
In the experience the entity gained. For only in the latter portion did the entity become able to aid in making it possible for the King (the Older King) to bring about a harmonious gathering over and above the activities of the son and those that were in charge of the buildings and the activities that made for the material progresses during that portion of the experience.
That was when there were the settlements and the Priest had become again active in giving the service or principles to not only the Natives but in assisting to bring a greater understanding to all the nations roundabout; when there had been the call for the activities from the teachings of Saneid, from the Pyrenees, from the Mongoloid, from what is now known as Indo-China, the Inca, those peoples that were left of the Atlanteans, the Yucatan, and what is now the American land.
Thus the entity will find in the present the interest in building in the hearts of the young, through those activities that may bring hope and those activities of the correct directing that were a part of the activities during that particular period; by those activities of what would be called the school, the medicine, the archaeological, the preparations for emissaries, representatives, teachers, masters.
All of these were a part of the entity's experience in the latter portion of its activity there; and thus there is presented in the present that same factor.
In finding then the activities wherein self expresses hope, faith, love and charity, in its relations to those that are seekers in the present, will become in the present that which will bring harmony and hope in self.
Lose sight of self in love for others.
These then may bring for the entity an experience that will be a vision of a consciousness that becomes as a oneness with the Creative Forces.
Not that the life's span has run, no; but let the span be as a bridge for those who have lost their way, who may take hope again and find there IS a rod in Jesse.
For the sun (Son?) of light may shine in the hearts of many by the turn of the hand of the entity in giving to others the power, the ability to give of themselves.
For that alone ye give may ye take with you into eternity.
Ready for questions.
(Q) I regard myself as hard-hearted - how can this be overcome?
(A) In just the manner that has been indicated; studying to show thyself approved. This has been oft brought about by the hardships and disappointments, but know there is a hope in Him. He did not make His heart hard, even against those whereunto MATERIALLY there might have been an overcoming for self-glory. Hence lose sight of self for the GLORY of the Christ. For only those who count themselves as being in the way of bringing hope and life to others will find the tenderness of what mercy means. And only those who show mercy may obtain mercy.
(Q) Why have I strong racial prejudices - and should they be overcome?
(A) This has been a portion of the experience as through this very sojourn, as well as in many others; but these may not be so well overcome. Rather let the life and the activities be an ACTIVE service and not a passive. For know that GOD is not a respecter of persons nor of races, but is as has been given of old, "Know the Lord thy God is ONE!"
And if the activities are for an active service in that direction, prejudices are lost sight of in the Love Divine.
(Q) How can I achieve extended mental and spiritual consciousness?
(A) By the application of that which has been indicated; for know - as is the promise or the first command with promise, "Show mercy unto those of thine own household or of thy father, thy mother, thy brethren, thy sister."
Who is thy mother, who is thy brother? They that do the will of the Father, the same is thy mother, thy brother.
Then as ye do good unto those that ye meet day by day, making the place where you are a brighter spot, and those that know thee and meet thee day by day find the world and life better for having known thee!
These will extend that in the experience of GREATNESS and vision and fame; not of self but that ye walk and talk with thy God!
(Q) Can the estate be maintained on basis of ideals on which it was founded?
(A) It CAN be maintained.
(Q) Can it be accomplished without financial loss?
(A) Can be accomplished without financial loss, though in the beginning it may APPEAR to take a loss; but these will multiply if those first principles are applied - give if ye would have.
(Q) Are the eye and ear troubles associated with the coilitus (colitis?) as to cause, and will they all be aided by, extended consciousnesses?
(A) These may be approached by the Physical rather than that of the whole of entity's life. These appear to arise from within this own personal or physical experience, and not as something brought over from other experiences or sojourns in the earth. [9/23/37 See 1438-2.]
(Q) How can I come into closer relationship and understanding with my son, [1430]?
(A) Learn better COOPERATION! There are abilities in [1430]. Find, by the search of self and the analysis of the abilities of [1430], that wherein ye AGREE; rather than continuing to make a fuss about that upon which ye DISAGREE! Be constructive to him, he will be more constructive to thee.
We are through for the present.
Copy to Self through Mr. [165]
Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

8/04/37 "I am now begging for another reading - for that of my own life - wishing to be able to understand my son [1430] better during the remainder of it. It often seems to me that we humans are walking backward blindfolded - and it is well for those who have the crutch of religion."
8/24/37 Mr. [165] submitted the questions.
8/25/37 See son's Life Rdg., 1430-1, Par. 9-A in re better understanding and closer relationship with [1438].

REPORTS

9/23/37 She obtained a Physical Rdg. See 1438-2.
12/12/37 Mr. [165]'s letter: "It will interest you to note that a telegram from Mrs. [1438] in California asks definite questions regarding the possible promotion of some of my ideas in California by her son [1430]. By the way, have you sent a copy of her Life Rdg. to her in ...?"
12/15/37 Mrs. [1438] submitted questions for a Check Life reading.
12/20/37 GD's letter to Mrs. [1438]:
"Copying your Life reading this morning has given me a lovely Christmas message. Parts of it are so much in keeping with this season.
"I regret the delay in sending this, but we were away from the office for several weeks, and when I returned I didn't know your address out there until your recent request came for a Check Life reading.
"Tomorrow morning, along with your other questions, we will also ask for an interpretation of the 'madness' mentioned in the first reading.
"Trusting you will have a nice Christmas, and that the New Year will bring you much opportunity for Greater Service..."
"P.S. One paragraph in your reading is so outstanding and beautiful to me: 'For the sun (Son?) of light may shine in the hearts of many by the turn of the hand of the entity in giving to others the power, the ability to give of themselves.' What a wonderful privilege! It must make you very happy to have such an ability."
12/21/37 See 1438-3, her Check Life reading.