This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 30th day of October, 1939, in accordance with request made by the daughter - [...] [wife of [1561]], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Thomas Sugrue.

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1. GC: You will give the physical condition of this body at the present time, with suggestions for further corrective measures; answering the questions which have been submitted, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body here; this we have had before.
3. As we find, conditions are better than we have had them at any time here before. While there is still much to be desired, there needs only to be the persistent application - as we find - of those suggestions which have been indicated.
4. We would continue to use the packs for aiding in removing the fecal forces, so long as they do not cause irritation or a rash, - or the alternated use of the Camphor and the packs.
5. It is well to keep the colonics, though it causes some inconvenience and anxiety, so long as there are indications of mucous in the stools when these are given. In each, though, use the saline and soda solution, and use the intestinal antiseptic in the last water. As we find here, WE would use rather the Petrolagar stirred in the last water, - two tablespoonsfuls in the last quart of water used; and this would necessarily be kept stirred while being injected, or keep stirring it in the container while it is injected. For there are those elements, oils in same that will be more beneficial to the mucous membranes in the alimentary canal.
6. The manipulations, or the points of contact, as we find may aid the better eliminations a great deal by the paralleling of either side along the area in the 6th to the 9th dorsal with those centers from which the sphincter muscular forces in the lumbar and sacral receive their impulse. These, with the other suggested applications in adjustments, would be well.
7. As to the suggestions that should be given, - when there are the administrations of ANY of the influences for aid, whether the rubs or the packs or what not, the suggestions should be of a very positive nature, yet very gentle, and in a constructive way and manner; expressing hope always that there is a creating, through the hope, the expectancy for certain activities to the body that it desires to do, - much in the manner as would be given to a child in its promptings for an aid to itself.
8. And, let the suggestions be constructive in the spiritual sense, when the manipulations or adjustments are given, as well as when there are the periods of the rubs and other applications. These would be well in this manner, though each individual should construct same in his or her own words:
9. "Let there be accomplished through the desires of this body, mentally and physically, that which will enable the body to give the better, the truer, the more real expression of its own self; as well as that in which the entity or body may influence itself in relationships to others for greater physical, mental and spiritual attitudes towards conditions."
10. Then, let the desire of the body through ALL its activities in the present be of a spiritual nature.
11. In the diets, as we find now, - the vitamins that create a better blood and nerve activity are most desired. Then, let there be regular periods when liver or those foods of such natures would be given in proportions as the body may desire, - broiled, not fried, and never hard - but the juices of same should always be given with same. Use steel cut oats, and especially the oyster plant, and also other vegetables that are of the same nature. These carry influences that are very necessary and beneficial, especially if cooked in their OWN juices (as in Patapar Paper) and seasoned to the taste.
12. Ready for questions.
13. (Q) The strong senna tea should be continued?
    (A) The senna tea is to be continued.
14. (Q) Are the kidneys better?
    (A) These are better.
15. (Q) She is slightly regaining use of muscles in left leg. Is there any special manipulation or treatment you can suggest that will tend to make more rapid improvement?
    (A) Let this be rather not so rapid, - that is, the desire for so rapid, - as for it to be NORMAL in its development. Just keep up those rubs and the relief of the muscular tensions, as we have indicated that are the better for the body.
16. (Q) Are the rubs after each treatment given correctly?
    (A) These are very good.
17. (Q) Should the rubs be given after BOTH the Camphor and the Gold treatment daily - that is, twice each day?
    (A) These should be given twice a day, if it does not become too disturbing to the body. But if the suggestions are followed in the manners as indicated for the body, it should be done not as something just to be gotten through with - by the body or the one making the application for the body, but for PURPOSEFUL experiences; and it will make it much better. It will not require so LONG a period, but of a more definite dature - for the rubs, see?
18. (Q) Should suggestions be made by BOTH the Doctor and those taking care of her?
    (A) Just as indicated, these should be made whenever any applications are made, - whether for the rubs, the adjustments, or the packs. The BODY desires attention, - but in a manner in which there are, as indicated, the suggestions that it is to become not so reliant upon others, but so - because of the very nature of the applications - that it may do more and more for itself.
    Whenever there is the suggestion, it should be not as "There WON'T be," but "You WILL do so and so," see?
19. (Q) What can we do for the crying - nervousness and her refusing to drink?
    (A) This can only be met through the suggestions, - for, as has been indicated, these periods come and go; and, as has been outlined heretofore, it is a lack of the coordinating between the cerebrospinal and sympathetic impulses or reflexes.
20. (Q) Is there "Possession" in this body?
    (A) No, - not in the present. As has been indicated, there have been periods; but these have passed.
    Do these things, and as we find, better conditions will come gradually, more and more for this body.
21. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Daughter - Special Delivery - 2 copies, 1 for Dr. Taylor
    Copy to Ass'n file
    [Note: Two questions not included: Is it advisable to use General Electric "Sun Lamp" Type SI? Will ORGANIC CALCIUM aid the body at this time?]

BACKGROUND

1. See 1553-16.

REPORTS

1. 11/04/39 EC's letter to [1561]:
   "Thanks for yours of the 2nd - had wondered what had become of you. Am glad the last information was of help, and just hope Mrs. [1553] will keep on the improve. Know just what a time all of you can have from day to day. H. L. is experiencing the same with the young man here [Thomas Sugrue] - but he keeps on the up and up I believe, trying at times, but is wonderful to see a great soul coming back as it were for greater material manifestations.
   "Yes - there must be some connection with the various phases of the Moon for many, just what and how, don't know that it is intended that we should know. Yet, haven't much patience with any philosophy that says we must not know this or that, but is rather what we do with what we do know.
   "You - slip? Oh no - you may have been disappointed or may have become discouraged - we all do - but you will not slip; though you may not be just like those who are so sure they are not coming back, but once having set your feet on the path, you will just turn to HIM who is the way and keep climbing right along.
   "Oh don't I know what that - money, money, MONEY, means. Gosh, wonder why it has to be the constant reminder of our weakness. Have not seen how would make it - but can we JUST Trust HIM - for 'The silver and the Gold is HIS'. We must show ourselves worthy of being trusted with it. Have we??? Am sure I haven't else. Yes - this succumbing to pressure of Money - am mighty afraid will have to be paid for in blood.
   "Still looking forward to the time we can lay on the desert sands and argue it all out - pick round and if His will find the treasures of old Mother earth - we will when we have shown ourselves worthy, EH?
   "Yes, don't lose one's sense of humor. We are lost if we do. He didn't, even as he answered Pilate - you have no power except it be given you from above - lot of humor there. A poor Jewish boy speaking to a great Roman potentate - 'you have no power unless I give it to you.' How silly of us, when we know this, to ever worry. Do we have HIM with us, and HE is willing - are we?
   "Let's hope the interruptions were leads to better times. And am sure some of them were, do we use them aright.
   "The notices are very interesting. The one of Smith's is the old Hospital. Gosh, wish were possible to have that again - not for spite - not for show - but that it might be used for that it was dedicated. "Good - just right is about the way we feel over many things that come our way.
   "Do hope that Mrs. [1553] keeps on the right path and that all see a great improvement soon.
   "Mighty glad to hear and hope you will let me hear again real soon. All well here - am feeling so good physically. Get afraid of myself when not so good. More than could do - feeling fine nothing much to so - seems screwy - but am sure am to learn a real lesson from same.
   "Thanks a million - all send love and regards to all..."
2. 12/10/39 Mr. [1561] and his wife obtained a Physical Rdg. for her father, Mr. [2059], husband of [1553].
3. 12/19/39 Daughter's letter:
   "When I think of last Christmas time and then see how much better Mrs. [1553] is today it hardly seems possible, but it does make me so very thankful. Then right away I wanted to share my blessing with you who have stood by and have been such an inspiration and help along the path.
   "May the Shine be ever with you Faithfully," [...], [[1561]'s wife]
4. 1/23/40 See 1553-18.

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