This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 21st day of December, 1937, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [1439], Jr., Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by his wife, Mrs. [845].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mr. [1439], Mrs. [413] and Mrs. [618].

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body here.
2. Now as we find, while there have been those inclinations and tendencies towards the corrections - that as we find are necessary along the cerebrospinal system, these have NOT been administered altogether as was outlined for the body.
3. There should be those corrections made more IN those centers as first indicated, and not too MUCH made in the UPPER portion of the cerebrospinal system until there is a better coordination throughout.
4. Too, there should be kept the activity of the principle of the manipulations.
5. And there should be kept the vibratory forces carrying the Solutions for the system for the replenishing of nerve IMPULSES to RELIEVE those tensions PHYSICALLY; that, to be sure, through mental attitudes may be the greater strengthened in the controlling of the appetites or the influences of the bodily forces themselves.
6. It isn't the intention, it isn't the inclination of the body to give way to such influences! It is rather the INCREASING of the appetites by the directions of same through the physical body!
7. These treatments then as we find should be re-enacted as it were; beginning at ONCE through the system!
8. First the manipulations, you see. When they are given, then on each period - not that SAME day but the next day - take the vibratory forces from the Appliance. Keep the plates clean.
9. Then the next day when the manipulations are given, skip the Appliance.
10. Use the Appliance, you see, each day except on the days when the manipulations are taken.
11. Then let the mental attitudes of the body - during the periods when the applications of the vibrations are used from the Appliance - turn to that of SEEING, within self, what is to be, what MAY be, and what IS BEING accomplished by such applications in the body-physical; if the directions of the mental self are in that direction.
12. For as the impulses of the nervous system, through the mental attitudes, are directed in a constructive influence and force, we will find the conditions improving; and the abilities of the mental self to keep in more CONSTRUCTIVE attitudes.
13. The abilities, the mental efficiencies, as we have indicated, are ABOVE those of the ORDINARY.
14. Then, let the mental self build upon that; not as of the past but in the present! For the strength of Creative Forces and Energies will and does build constructively in the body, if the attitudes and activities are coordinated.
15. Ready for questions.
16. (Q) How often should the osteopathic treatments be taken?
    (A) About twice a week. On the days when these are given, do not use the Appliance. Give these for another full period, you see. Then leave off for a period of fifteen to twenty days; but keep on with the Appliance! Then begin again with the whole series.
17. (Q) Is there any heart trouble?
    (A) No heart trouble of the nature of physical!
18. (Q) Would you advise continuing the osteopathic treatments with the same doctor?
    (A) If he will give them as is indicated! If not, change!
19. (Q) What causes the roughness in the skin around the chest and shoulders?
    (A) The circulation, as will be aided by the corrections through those portions of the system indicated; and MAKING coordination with those in the upper part of the body. This is an influence from the sympathetic circulation.
20. (Q) What originally caused the pressures that have to be removed osteopathically?
    (A) Pressure between moving machinery of some kind - cars.
21. (Q) Can those assisting do anything to prevent the body from indulging in stimulants?
    (A) They can pray like the devil!
    And this is not a blasphemous statement, as it may appear - to some. For if there is any busier body, with those influences that have to do with the spirit of indulgence of any nature, than that ye call satan or the devil, who is it?
    Then it behooves those who have the interest of such a body at heart to not only pray for him but WITH him; and in just as earnest, just as sincere, just as continuous a manner as the spirit of ANY indulgence works upon those who have become subject to such influences either through physical, mental or material conditions!
    For the POWER of prayer is NOT met even by satan or the devil himself.
    Hence with that attitude of being as persistent as the desire for indulgence, or as persistent as the devil, ye will find ye will bring a strength. But if ye do so doubting, ye are already half lost.
    For the DESIRES of the body are to do RIGHT! Then aid those desires in the right direction; for the power of right EXCEEDS - ever and always.
    Do that, then.
    Like the devil himself - PRAY!
22. (Q) Is it believed that there is any inclination in the body here to cooperate and correct these conditions?
    (A) As just given, it is NOT the real DESIRE of the body to commit self to the inclinations. There IS the desire, then, to cooperate.
    Hence there has been given the way to overcome - through the PHYSICAL manner, the MENTAL manner; and the ATTITUDES.
    Then let the body cooperate by putting behind self those things that easily beset. And look - LOOK - to the strength and the power of the Christ-Consciousness - the light WITHIN; and be able to say NO! - and mean it!
23. We are through with this reading.

    Two copies to Self (one for Osteopath - to be used in conjunction with the first reading)
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. See 1439-1 on 9/06/37 for alcoholism.

REPORTS

1. 1/18/38 EC's letter to his sister Ola's husband, J. J. Crume: "...This will introduce to you a friend of mine, Mr. [1439]. [1439] is a good car salesman; you may have need of such a man. Any favor you can show him will be appreciated by me. [1439] feels that a change would be better for him, and he was going to Florida, so suggested he stop in and see you.
   "Will appreciate your giving him a trial if you are in need of a salesman at this time. With all good wishes..."
2. 1/24/38 Letter to EC from his sister, Ola Crume: "...I've lots of excuses to offer for not writing sooner - but will wait to write them and other things a little later. I've been pretty sick last ten days - but am better and up today.
   "This letter is about the Mr. [1439] who brought a very nice introductory from you to Jerry. He phoned Jerry yesterday - Sunday morning - Jerry met him downtown. Didn't ask him out, I am sick and it didn't suit, that's alright. This morning Jerry got him a job selling cars for Dodge & Plymouth dealer, Nahm & Nahm. You know Jerry hasn't been in automobile business for four years. Well, at noon today Mr. [1439] 'phoned Jerry and asked if he might come out to house at one o'clock - Yes, that was alright - He came and said he was broke - would Jerry lend him $10.00 - I told Jerry not to because you introduced him - to use his own judgment - but he did lend him $5.00. Then Mr. Nahm wanted to know something about Mr. [1439]. All Jerry could say was that you sent letter of introduction and didn't think you would unless absolutely trustworthy. Now, will you please write Jerry by return mail and tell him what you know of Mr. [1439]. You know it's something to recommend a perfect stranger. Mr. [1439] is out this afternoon in one of Mr. Nahm's cars - I'm trusting it's alright. Write Jerry at once.
   "I'll write you later about everything. Please excuse writing - am pretty weak yet. Am hurrying this for afternoon mail..."
3. 1/27/38 EC's letter to sister's husband, Jerry Crume: "...Few days ago gave [1439] a letter to you. Don't know whether you could help him out or not. Hope you can. [1439] is a very fine salesman. While haven't known [1439] myself for a great while, have known the family in which he married some years and they are the finest of people. [1439], like many a man, has at times let drink get the better of him, but he had promised that if he had a chance he would leave all this off, and personally have felt he deserved a chance - but do not want anyone to feel that I want to palm him off on anyone, so if you do give him a chance and detect anything of this kind about him, feel it would be best to ship him at once. But he is a fine salesman; has done good work and am sure he will make a success if he will let drink alone. "Have never heard of his getting in trouble with a car, like every one that takes too much at times, he may become a pest at borrowing money at times.
   "Hope you are all fine; haven't heard from Ola or you for some time now. Guess the young lady has gotten to be a big girl now. Give them all my love. With every good wish..."
4. 1/28/38 EC's letter to his sister, Ola Crume: "...Yours of 24th just to hand, have written Jerry about [1439] before your letter came. Had intended to write him before [I] did, but have been sick. Guess am about played out. Been sick ever since Christmas week, part time. Haven't been able to work at all, and that, as you may imagine, puts us all in a bad shape. Edgar Evans came home last night. Don't know whether can send him back or not, of course will make the effort, or Hugh Lynn will, as he goes to N.Y. tonight to see what can be done.
   "Sorry you have been feeling so bad, afraid you haven't taken all your treatments have you? But certainly hope you will be feeling better soon. No you had never said anything about Jerry being out of the car business so of course didn't know. [1439] is the husband of one of the ladies [845] in one of the Groups in [...]. Have known them for several years, though have only known [1439] about six months or more. He is a fine salesman. Has at times let drink get the best of him. He had promised to let it all alone. Has never been in trouble about cars so far as I know anything about, only drink, and that is enough. While have not wanted to palm him off on anyone, would like for the boy to have a chance if he really intends to make good. He can if he will. Have told Jerry all about this, though think though everything will be alright..."
5. 9/07/40 Vincent Ober, D.O.'s reply to Questionnaire:
   (1) Did the reading presented to you describe the condition of the patient? "Yes".
   (2) Give technical diagnosis. "No physical or lab exam made."
   (3) Were the suggestions for treatment in your opinion proper for this condition? "Yes".
   (4) For what period of time has the patient followed directions given in the reading under your care? "From Oct. 18th to Nov. 2nd [1937]."
   (5) What results have you observed? "Do not know."
6. GD's note: Mr. [1439] never returned to Mrs. [845]. We heard years later that he had gotten married to someone else and was doing alright, though we had no details as to whether or not he had conquered the drink habit.

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