(Q) As far as I know I followed all instructions given me
through this source in all former Rdgs. and would therefore
be grateful to be told why I received no help through the
information, that I may now correct the cause of former
failures in order to make this Rdg. and the advice it offers
more effective.
(A) Because they didn't do what was indicated to be done!
It was not always the fault of the body, [
1472]. Mostly it
was because of the manner in which administrations were made
by others. These as we find are the faults, if faults they
be.
It is not meant that information given through this channel
should be interpreted as being infallible, but these are the
conditions existent as viewed from the condition of the
individual entity.
The interpreting of the information in the minds of others,
as well as the manner in which the individual entity is
influenced by others - by their material or physical
knowledge, does not imply that the information given is
incorrect. But it does imply that if these are met under
certain other administrations, and done in the same manner
and attitude that the information may be given, there may be
produced a oneness - and response in its own kind.
Here, for this body, as we find, - and as we have indicated,
- there are disturbances in the lymph circulation, especially
in the soft tissue of face and head. The antrum, the frontal
and the inner area has shown infection, from the congestion
and a general catarrhal condition. These arise from many
sources, but from long standing have begun to be of a
constitutional nature.
This does not imply, then, that these are incurable; but, as
is the influence in ALL healing, whether the administration
be purely suggestive, of a vibratory nature, from the laying
on of hands, or by the spoken word, the administration of
medicinal properties or even the use of means to remove
diseased tissue, we find that the same source of
individuality in the cause must be attained. That is, that
which has been dissenting in its nature through the physical
forces of the body must be so attuned to spiritual forces in
itself as to become revitalized.
This then, as we have indicated, does not mean that NO
condition cannot be improved, or that no condition cannot
be healed.
As to what is that necessary influence to bring about
curative or healing or life giving forces for that
individuality and personality of the individual with same,
as related to the spiritual forces, may be answered only
within the individual itself. For, no source passes
judgment. For, the spirituality, the individuality of
the God-force in each entity's combined forces, must be
its judge.
For this body, then: We find that these healing influences
may come from two sources, - yea, three sources.
Not that these are all the conditions existent at this time.
For, to be sure, the inflammation or the infection that drops
through the capillary forces, as well as the circulation from
the antrum, the soft tissue, to the tissue in the digestive
forces, also produces upsets to the digestive forces of the
body. But IF those influences are removed, then each portion
of the body, each source, has that within itself which may
reproduce its own needs.
While the soft tissue of the nasal passage, as would have to
do with the activity of the nerves that produce the response
to the olfactory system or the sense of smell, or odors, does
not produce the lining of the stomach, we find that ANY
infection of one may produce a condition that is
contradictory in comparison to some other portion of the
body.
For, as man experiences in his relationships to his own
self and those influences of attraction, heredity and
environmental forces, the weeds seem oft to grow much
better than flowers. Here, then, as indicated, there are
two sources - yea, three manners - wherein this condition
may be particularly aided, and in the aiding of same may
bring about much better GENERAL conditions of the body.
The first method would be to change the environment. This
is not practical. Then either of the other two manners is
practical and may aid in bringing helpful forces, yea, even
curative forces, if there is the consistent application in
the manner indicated.
Let those that make application use a diffusion of oils
that may be prepared for such, from the rectified fish oil
- ichthyol - preferably the monoichthyolated, or treated
through ammonia and prepared for same.
Or there may be used the hot water treatment with the
injection into the nostril of the Elliott Machine, or the
preparation of such for the treating of such conditions.
This kept for a period of some three to four weeks, given
every other day, should bring about such conditions as to
dissipate all the inflammation from these areas.
These as we find are the manners, as combined with the
increasing of the amounts of the elements in the system
as related to the metabolism balance, or the chemical balance
as would change or alternate the chemical forces. The excess
amounts of the Vitamin A would hasten the curative process.
Either of these methods would also require such
hydrotherapy treatments as to keep down the poisons that
may be disseminated through the system by such measures.
(Q) Do you advise that I take the hundred thousand unit
capsules of Vitamin A, put up by the Bio Products Corp. of
Astoria, Oregon, as recommended by Dr. Egon V. Ullman, as a
cure for sinus infection, in his book on proper diet for
sinus troubles?
(A) As just indicated. These may be taken, but we would NOT
take just these alone! Use with same either the spray as
indicated, or the hot water Elliott Machine Application.
The addition of this combination of elements for the system
would be more active if ALL of these are taken together.
(Q) Would I have to take this large dosage of Vitamin A
for a period of two years as stated by Dr. Straumfjord?
(A) As just indicated, it would not have to be taken so long
to see results - IF the other applications are given; not
one, but either the Elliott Machine or the monolated ichthyol
spray with same, see? Either of these should be used with
the Vitamins, with the thorough hydrotherapy treatment at
least once a week or once in ten days, or three times a
month, with a thorough massage. Then, with these done, we
would only take half the quantity, not in the larger dose but
half the dose; and half the time will do 100% more than taken
alone for two years - for this body.
(Q) Can you suggest a doctor who would be more cooperative
and progressive, and consequently better for me to have,
than my present physician, Dr. Irene Gates?
(A) This had better be chosen by the body itself.
(Q) Would it be advisable to have an examination by the
gynecologist she suggests?
(A) If that is desired, do so.
(Q) What is the cause of the pain in my breast from which I
have suffered at various periods recently? Is it evidence of
any danger of cancer?
(A) As just indicated, when there is any form of disturbance
or infection in those areas of the system where lymph glands
form nobules, these may gather in any of the glands of the
body. Now, those applications suggested may attune the
forces that are infected in the system to such a state as to
eradicate the causes, so that the body-energies may build
constructively rather than still attempting to defend or ward
off the improper conditions. If left alone, these may cause
such congestion in the mammary glands as to produce first a
center around which accumulations may gather, and thus cause
those tendencies where a continued breaking down of
resistances, and the inability to eradicate same, might
bring destructive forces. As yet this is not other than an
inclination, from the sources indicated.
(Q) Was the purchase of my house at Virginia Beach a wise
move on my part, and will the climate and other conditions
there be beneficial to my health when I am able to live in
it?
(A) Much of this would depend upon the pros and cons, or
as to the purposes, aims and desires. As we find, when
considered for the health, the abilities that may be a part
of the entity's influence when it resides there, WELL. If it
is considered purely from the material, very good. If from
the ability of the entity to use same for helpfulness to
others, it's wonderful.
(Q) Would it be beneficial to me to spend my vacation this
year at the Eastern Camp Farthest Out in August? [Glenn
Clark's]
(A) If that is what is desired, and the physical conditions
permit, and the body is able to carry on with the indicated
treatments to eliminate the disturbing forces, well. If not,
don't stay away from them too long.
(Q) Where would it be advisable to spend it to receive the
most benefit?
(A) That should be the choice of the body.
(Q) Please state the cause of the constant ache and pain
throughout the pelvic region, back, and left kidney; advise
as to proper treatment, and tell me if there is any hope for
the full recovery of my health.
(A) This is partly a result of the general conditions in the
system attempting to eliminate the poisons created by the
infection and infected parts through the system. For, this
is carried to various portions of the body. Hence, as
indicated, there should be the choice as to which course may
be taken by the entity. Either of these, in the whole, will
eliminate the disturbance - if consistently, persistently
adhered to - in the way that has been indicated.
(Q) What is the cause of so much indigestion and nausea with
me, and would any special diet help?
(A) This has been indicated. We would not do other than add
a little Milk of Bismuth with Pepsin in it; this not taken
after every meal, but when there is the fullness felt
afterward, - a teaspoonful of Milk of Bismuth and six drops
of Elixir of Lactated Pepsin stirred in a glass of water will
alleviate it. But this will require that there be kept good
eliminations.
Let at least a portion of one meal each day consist of raw
fruits or vegetables. Plenty of whole grain cereal, or whole
grain bread. Plenty of vegetables of all characters, and
milk.
(Q) Please give me any further instructions necessary to the
establishment of better health and greater service to the
world at this time.
(A) Heal the body, that ye may heal others.
We are through with this Reading.
Copy to Self
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BACKGROUND
See
1472-9.
REPORTS
4/14/42 [
1472]'s letter to HLC:
NEW YORK
Dear Hugh Lynn:
I have just received the physical check made by Edgar last
Saturday. I shall, of course, make every effort to follow
the instructions, but it is impossible for me to do so
without the help and cooperation of a doctor, as the
amounts of the several preparations to be used as a spray
were not given, nor was I told what the "Elliott Machine" is
or where it can be obtained. As my regular physician is
most unsympathetic to this procedure on my part I cannot ask
her cooperation. I did so once and it was refused. I shall
not, therefore, place myself in the embarrassing position of
repeating the request.
As I understand it there are D's here who ARE sympathetic to
your father's readings, and who are willing to cooperate in
making them effective. If you know of such an one, and know
him to also be an accredited medical man I will appreciate
his name. Also his charges if you know them. And will you
send this to me at once that I may try to get started on the
treatment prescribed?
When you come up here I would like very much to go through
this reading with you as there are some things in it I do
not understand. I have not the same interpretative ability
in the analysis of the physical readings I seem to have in
the others.
Saturday's explanation of why help was not forthcoming in my
former physical reading and "checks" is most interesting. I
always suspected that Dr. Mary Miller failed to follow the
instructions as accurately as she should have done. When I
once asked her if she was doing so she said: "in a general
way". Yet I paid her nearly two hundred dollars through two
winters to follow the readings in detailed accuracy! Well,
that is water under the mill, and no use repining over it
now. But the explanation is illuminating altho there are
parts of it I do not understand. Perhaps you may be able
to help me do so.
Please thank your father for the reading, and tell him I
shall make every effort humanly possible to carry out its
instructions as soon as I can find a doctor who will give
me the proper amounts of the ingredients which are to be
combined, and when I can learn about the "Elliott Machine",
of which I have never heard. Maybe YOU already know about
this?
As I want to get this in the mail at once I will not write
more, except to tell you I had V. Perry Sargent (Mrs.
Strickland) her mother and aunt as my guests on the ...
yesterday afternoon, and afterward for a visit in my
apartment where we had a long talk. It was my first meeting
with them. Mrs. Strickland is giving an exhibition of her
Atlantean-Egypto paintings here. Love to all of you from
[
1472]
4/15/42 [
1472]'s letter to EC:
NEW YORK
Edgar dear:
I received the reading yesterday, and your note this morning.
I am wondering IF YOU READ what the "Information" had to say?
It is most interesting, but requires a lot of study. At
least it does for me.
The instructions for treatment given me cannot be carried
out without a doctor's help, because the amounts of each
ingredient to be used was not stated in the reading, and
I would have no idea of how much of each to use, as I know
nothing of such things as ichthyol and the Elliott Machine.
I therefore sent a special delivery to Hugh Lynn yesterday
asking the name of some doctor here who would be willing
to collaborate in interpreting the instructions given.
Dr. Irene Gates, who has been my physician for years is
totally unsympathetic to your procedure and the information
received through it, and has told me formerly in no uncertain
terms that she will have nothing whatever to do with it.
She said if I wanted "to follow such dangerous procedures"
(dangerous because unaccepted by the medical profession,
of course) that is my privilege, but that SHE could certainly
have no part in it. This is why I asked in my questions for
the Saturday reading to have a suggestion as to some doctor
who is more open-minded and progressive. To be told that
this is something I will have to choose for myself leaves
me up against a blank wall, unless you or Hugh Lynn can
suggest some one, as I have not the foggiest idea of who
might be willing to help me with the medical end of the
reading.
Naturally I want to follow the instructions given or I would
not have had the reading. It is also evident from the fact
of my asking for it that I have faith in help through it.
Since receiving it I have an even greater faith that I, -
like others, - can secure this help IF I can learn enough
to properly apply what has been given, or find a doctor who
will tell me how to do so, and give me the proper assistance.
I therefore greatly hope you, or Hugh Lynn, can suggest some
one since the "Information" declined to do so. Do you think
this refusal was due to the fact that Dr. Mary Miller was
suggested in former readings and evidently did not follow
instructions? Of course I thought she was following them
until toward the end. By that time I had paid her about
two hundred dollars; was getting no better; so I asked her
if she had been accurate in following the instructions given
in the several readings, or "checks". She said she she "had
followed them in a general way", which was obviously not good
enough.
It would seem from all this that the urgent need of the
Association is a trained staff of medical men who will follow
the readings without varying them to meet their own ideas of
what should be done, as I feel sure Dr. Miller did in my
case.
Anyway it is helpful to know that the failure was not due to
any lack of cooperation on my own part. Had I been told that
I did not carry out instructions as far as I understood them
I would have had no further faith in a physical reading, or
"check", because I was so very faithful in doing so for two
entire years, and was terribly disappointed in the result.
Of course I KNEW IT WAS NO FAULT OF YOURS. I ALSO KNEW I WAS
DOING ALL I HAD BEEN TOLD TO DO. So it is very helpful to me
now to learn that the trouble was due to those who did not
give the treatments AS THEY WERE INSTRUCTED BY THE READINGS
TO DO. It makes me feel A HOPE that I can NOW find some one
who will wholeheartedly cooperate. If I can I shall follow
the new reading minutely. It means a great deal to me,
because I candidly do not see how I can function effectually
in my work; in my service; in my personal contacts, or along
any path of my life unless I can at least partially recover
my health. Certainly I could not undertake living in my
house down there ALONE as things now are. For that I will
need health and vitality to make of the little place a true
center of enlightenment and helpfulness to others. SINCE
THIS IS MY PURPOSE FOR THE PLACE I am thrilled over the
report regarding the purchase as contained for the
information given Saturday in the reading regarding it.
The thing that puzzles me most is HOW to bring about a
greater synchronization of my spiritual and physical bodies.
The "check" repeats things said in my original physical
reading, and subsequent "checks" regarding a lack of
attunement between the physical elements and the spiritual
elements of my nature. I am not conscious of any disharmony
between them, except as the diseased conditions of my body
make me conscious that I am physically way below par, while
spiritually I sometimes rise to considerable heights. But,
NOT KNOWING THE CAUSE OF THIS, I DO NOT KNOW WHAT I CAN DO
ABOUT IT. The reading tells me this should be corrected,
but offers no information as to HOW IT CAN BE DONE. Should
YOU have any thought or illumination for this side of things
do let me know. The "Information" states that I must pass
judgement on this myself. Well, Edgar dear, I have spent
many an hour analyzing the discrepancy between my physical
and spiritual life in an effort to discover the cause. I
believe I am willing AND EAGER to face up to my shortcomings.
I know them to be many, and WHERE I KNOW JUST WHAT THEY ARE.
I try daily and most earnestly and sincerely to correct them.
What more I can do I do not know. So, this part of the
reading I am taking to my Creative Source - my Lord and my
God, - asking for illumination and help. Will you, too,
pray that I may receive the knowledge and illumination I
need to bring about a better synchronization of spirit and
body?
I an inclosing a letter [
1100] wrote me from Pittsburgh last
Sunday night. She and [...] drove down there from Cleveland
to hear McDermott lecture, and I think you will be interested
in seeing what she says about him. I am puzzled by HIS
feeling that he would incur Karma by having a "Life Reading"
from you. I have marked the passage in [...]'s letter
referring to this. I do not see how such a thing is
possible, do you? You need not return the letter.
Just destroy it when through with it. I know [...] will
not mind my sending it to you, as she has given me permission
to send you anything of hers I like at any time.
Your note said nothing of Edgar Evans. Has he gotten home?
Do write me about him, and all else of interest down there.
Lovingly yours, [
1472]
4/17/42 EC's ltr. to [
1472]:
Dear [
1472]
Have yours of the 15th. Saw your letter to H. L. he promised
to write you. He should know better than any one whom to
send you to, as he has been in touch with the Dr.'s there
more than I have. But, poor child, he is so worried about
this board here and is kept so busy with the affairs of the
city - don't think he has time to think. They recently have
put some Gov. [gov't] employees under him - the latest being
some producer from N.Y. that will work up some play here
about. But hope he will get to it soon - in the mean time
will do best can to advise you [
1472]; we have had quite a
bit of correspondence with Dr. Fenton Taylor, 115 East 61st
St. While he is, I think, primarily a surgeon, [I] believe
if you would see him discuss your reading with him - he will
be better able to tell you where to go and to whom better
than any one else that I know of. Possibly may be able to
give you the treatments himself. Do not know. I know this
if I had to have any thing done for myself would rather risk
this man than any one I know. He has had readings so you
need not fear talking to him about same - he will not think
you out of the way. There was a man there we knew who used
the Elliott Machine, but do not think he is living now - but
think Dr. Taylor can tell you about this and to advise you
which treatment to take. See him! Believe this will help
you get straight, and feel very sure you can rely on what
Dr. Taylor tells you.
Will write Dr. Taylor today asking him to advise with you
regarding your reading.
It is hard for me to say why the information refuses to give
any special one in some cases and in others is so specific
about such - wish I even had an idea about same. While I
try and analyze the information as much as can, but to judge
even the readings by the readings is possibly not always
wise unless one has specific instances they can check on
and there has been so few times the readings have failed
to say to whom to go. It is hard to say, for it has often
picked people whom we never heard tell of, and they have
proven fine, when so given. But why it would not when it
was specifically asked in this case I do not know - may [be]
by comparison at some future time be better able to form an
opinion.
Yes - to be sure - the ideal way would be to have a staff of
Dr.'s to whom we might refer people. Had a very interesting
experience in this connection with a person in Philadelphia
recently. Told this lady to go to a certain Dr. and he would
tell her to whom to go to get certain parts of the treatment.
She went to that Dr. and the one to whom she was referred has
become very much interested - has been responsible already
for 6 people having readings (physicals) tho she has not
been the one to whom all of those give readings for have
been sent.
No, have never felt it was your fault that you haven't gotten
results with your readings. But has worried me no little
that you had not, but just what to do about it - haven't
quite known. But hope we are on the right track and hope you
will now soon see results as so many others say they have.
Yes, the best of health is the only way one may do their
best work and you will especially wish to have the best of
health when you come to live in your home here... This may
be a crazy idea but have often felt the reason I am not
conscious (or one of the reasons) is that only in the
unconscious may I be perfectly well - and part of the
suggestion is that I will be perfectly normal. And when
the body can't get into that state for a reading - then just
can't even attempt one. May be all wrong, but an idea,
at least of mine. For would like to remember what was said
or be conscious of some of the experiences. But to have an
experience is rare regards a physical reading of is something
else entirely if at all.
The above may apply to synchronizing the physical and the
Spiritual do not know. But believe this is something no
one may tell us how to do. Must be done within self -
to be sure one may set formulas that might work, but we are
so proned under such circumstances to give the credit to the
formula and not to the real source of supply. For am sure
it is comprised in the statement - My spirit beareth witness
with thy Spirit - whether ye be the Children of God or not
- and when one uses some man suggested formula - well, it is
the blind leading the blind - this am sure may be all in my
own mind and nothing more. And maybe just that I am excusing
the lack of wisdom in my own experience. Am sure many see it
that way, at least. But to me the Christ Consciousness is so
personal. Do not feel any one can give another other than
the suggestion - seek within.
Thanks very much for the letter from Mrs. [
1100]. They are
such lovely people, and think so much of each of them. Do
not understand about Mr. McDermott's position. Suppose it
is one's idea of Karma - does one live by law alone. To be
sure Karma is there and rules - does one live by Faith and
Grace - it isn't effective. Will always be present to be
sure, so long as in the Earth. But the variation of one's
mind, I guess. Would like to discuss that with him - but
seems to be the idea to me most students of Theosophy have.
They may be right, but I see it differently.
E. E. came home last Sat. night, he was commissioned that
day. Will be here until next Sunday, has not been assigned
to any post as yet. So will report back to same camp.
Looks fine, but you can possibly imagine how his Mother
feels, especially when the other boy is about to be called
also.
Thanks again, [
1472] for every thing. Do hope your going to
Dr. Taylor will work out right. Will check up again soon
after you get started and not have you pay out for something
that is not being done again.
With much love [signed] Edgar
4/19/42 [
1472]'s letter to HLC:
NEW YORK
Dear Edgar:
Thanks for your nice long letter.
I phoned Dr. Taylor at once, and he very generously offered
to come down to the apartment for a discussion of the
physical "check" reading you gave me April 11th. After
studying it carefully he said the instructions for the sinus
treatment are not sufficiently clear for even a doctor to
follow without injecting his (the doctor's) own opinions
and procedures. As he shares my feeling that the "Reading"
should be ACCURATELY followed to get the results promised,
he suggested that I send you a group of questions which will
clarify the instructions given.
As your letter expressed the wish to follow through with any
procedure which may insure the help desired so urgently by
me, I have prepared the questions Dr. Taylor suggested I ask,
adding one or two others I have since thought of. If,
therefore, you will give me another "check" reading to get
these answered I will be most grateful, for, as the reading
of the 11th now stands, neither Dr. Taylor nor I can figure
out the instructions with any assurance of accuracy.
I cannot be home for a further reading until Saturday
afternoon, the 25th, IF IT MUST BE GIVEN AT THREE O'CLOCK.
I can be home ANY AFTERNOON BY 5:15 if that would not be too
late for you to give the "check". Since it would not be a
full length reading, perhaps it would not tax you to give it
that late. If you feel it would I will wait until Saturday
afternoon, if you would then be free to do it. Just let me
know which to do, and if it is to be at 5:15 any afternoon,
give me time to get your letter so that I will be sure to be
home for it.
As I am going out to see my little family to-day I have not
time to answer your letter in full, but will do so later. I
am very appreciative of your kindness in writing Dr. Taylor.
He was lovely about it all; charged me nothing for his visit,
and I enjoyed my talk with him, - quite aside from the
discussion of the reading, - finding myself very enrapport
with his concepts.
You'll find the questions Dr. Taylor suggests inclosed, and
you'll be hearing further from me in a few days. In the
meantime my love to all of you always.
Yours in abiding friendship and affection [
1472]
4/25/42 See
1472-15.
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