Edgar Cayce Readings, 1554-6

(Body and enquiring mind, who seeks information, advice and guidance as to her associations and work. You will answer the questions she submits, as I ask them, in such a way as to enable her to make practical application of the information given in her Life Reading, and to carry out the work she is fitted to do.)

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EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind; the information which has been given regarding the experiences of the entity in the material plane; associations and activities.
In considering associations wherein, as indicated, there was the accomplishing of those influences which brought so much into the experiences of so many, we find:
This aside from and yet becoming a part of the whole of the present experience, stands as we find the first and foremost; not only in the manners in which the accomplishments may be brought about but as to the great numbers that will be affected by those individual or particular activities.
It must be remembered ever by the entity that all, no matter how lowly or how high in the scale of social associations or positions, are affected by the entity.
Not that this is not the common lot of man in many respects, but as has been given, it is the spirit with which the presence is felt, in which the words are spoken, or in which the look or feeling is given, that gives greater force and power in this respect to this entity.
This in all its dealings with its fellow men must ever keep the entity not only humble but queenly in its expressions, in its manners; yes, in its purposes with those whom the entity contacts.
With such kept, there need be little fear, ever, in the experience of the mind respecting what or how that which is determined within the inner self to be gone about is to be accomplished.
For, there are ever those influences of good, of hope, of sincerity about the entity.
Then, do all in good conscience, answering to that within which is the impelling influence.
Thus we will find thy activities, thy associations, growing more and more in attune with the infinite.
Ready for questions.
(Q) Regarding my Gobi companion, of my Indian incarnation: Which is the best way to have him so interested that we may work together?
(A) That these experiences which arise are from the sojourns there, and that the finding of such records or indications will become proof of what has been or was accomplished; or it is better to say IS accomplished - for the time is ever now.
Interest him then rather in bringing that proof to light, not only of the city in the Indo-China land but the City of Gold in the Gobi land. To be sure, one at the time.
And in that manner, with the truths thus established, there may be brought those activities which may mean much to many. Though, as indicated, they become as rebellious or repulsive in a nature one to another at times, know that it is the extremes - then, as now - that make for the flowing of that which gives to man, in his search for his relationships to the Creative Forces, and expressed in the relationships one to another, the greater good, the greater development.
In that manner, then, may these be brought about.
(Q) Can we work and do big things for humanity without being married together?
(A) Without being married together in the present experience. For, that association in wedded life brings the convention of the material nature which lowers the abilities of activities of each. This is the real question as purposed by the Apostle who gave that he that marries does well, but he that marries not does better. This oft is misinterpreted.
But in the application in this, the individual entity must be FREE! yet the associations will ever bring that bond of being bound by the PURPOSE of the greater good to be accomplished for mankind, as a whole. Not only will there be those things that become in EVERY PHASE of man's experience an advancement but, as just indicated, there will be carried in same the understanding as to man's relationship to Creative Forces or God - that manifests in the dealings or relationships to the fellow man.
(Q) How can I bring about the feeling of closeness when we are together, so that we can work together harmoniously?
(A) Take, or choose those things and conditions that are of a universal nature in their relationships of man's well-being - or man's relationship as it should be borne one to another. Dwell rather upon these, than upon things or outward conditions of the individual aspects of experience. Then gather, and foregather, and dwell upon the common good for ALL in the experiences. And these will bring then that arousing gradually of those influences and forces which drew the two together during that sojourn, and that are the impelling influence between them in the present.
(Q) How should I approach him for him to realize that we have much to do together?
(A) In that same vein of thought, or purpose; that there is a way (which has been manifested in self) in which there CAN be an understanding of man in the dealings or relationships as one to another; founded, to be sure, upon the relationships of the individual soul to the Creative Forces - and that only finds expression in the dealings as one to another.
These dwelt upon, these made not - of course - as something that is intangible, but as something that may be made more practical and PROVEN - may become a part of the experiences of all. Not only by the uncovering of those things - which would necessitate, to be sure, the entity's journeying into the land of the Gobi, and again into the Indo-China or Siam land - but these would become the BASIS of the conditions in which there might COME a union of efforts; one physical, the other in the mental and financial - and in the purposes of same. These will draw closer and closer together.
(Q) Regarding A...: Would he be free to marry me, as the astrological chart for his wife D... predicts?
(A) As we find, this adverse influence is not necessarily that in which the entity Dorothea will succumb physically, IF there is the arousing within the consciousness of each that their full purpose is not yet completed - and that this must be completed now!
O that every soul would gather that knowledge, that comprehension, to meet the issue NOW! For it is not easy to undo, nor to do over again.
We do not find it as a truth, then, that he would be free; or that if he WERE free it would be for the greater accomplishment of the SELF - this entity - in that connection or association! There would be again the LACK of freedom.
While indeed in spirit, in mind, truth makes one free - there are conventions in BODILY associations that are builded by man, and are not of a mental nor of a spiritual inception; though oft claimed by man (mostly in his ignorance) to represent or to present same.
But truth is a growing thing, as infinity, as Creative Force. For it is a constant growth. Only good lives. (But that is the entity's philosophy!)
(Q) Can you tell me which are the dangerous months for D... and if I can help?
(A) April and September are the more dangerous periods; for these then are the periods when there is the greater danger of contracting influences from without - as well as of the periods of fear within.
As to how the entity may help - as just indicated, there has not been a completing of that which is to be accomplished. Hence help them to understand that this must be accomplished, SHOULD be accomplished, NOW!
(Q) Regarding my work: After I have finished the book I am translating myself, what work should I begin?
(A) It will, must be soon after that the time for the beginning of the first of the journeys upon the expeditions that will set in motion those activities in the centers and places as given; in which there will be the establishing of that activity which will keep in greater growing force those influences as indicated.
(Q) Should I LEARN something, or have another work?
(A) This would be contrary to that just indicated. For these are all one. As life itself is one, so is the work one. The work in the present is a growing or a preparation for the next step.
For ye are indeed (this is not merely philosophizing) gods in the growth. And as ye apply today, tomorrow's step is given thee.
(Q) Does it appear that all my Vivekananda translations will be finished in June of next year as decided, and published as planned? If so, how and when?
(A) There will be the necessity for an appendum or a glossary coming later, but as to the main it should be finished by then - and published by the next February or sooner.
(Q) Does it appear that I will get into my own money again and have independence? If so, how and when?
(A) Independence? Own money? These should come beyond all needs. Well, there will be so much we won't know what to do with it - except that it IS for that purpose indicated. For with the City of Gold there will be found - Well, there is not so much now even in the treasury or vaults of the U.S.A.!
(Q) Does it appear that I will go back to California for the 9th of April? If so, how long would I stay there without traveling again?
(A) As it appears - though these as we find are to be governed by other circumstances - there will be somewhat of a delay; and then for only a short period or for a few weeks or months before there would be a call again to the east - and STILL to the east!
(Q) Where would my next long trip after California be?
(A) This as we find would be across waters.
(Q) East or west?
(A) East, first. Then there will be the preparations, after finishing of the present work, for the expeditions.
(Q) Which is the most important month this year for me, spiritually and materially?
(A) To set months and days for this entity almost begins to be limiting self. To be sure, influences astrologically make for periods when there are the urges in this or that direction. But as we find, June then will be the more favorable for the spiritual; while the mid or late summer would be the periods more racking or drawing upon the strength in the MENTAL manners for a spiritual settlement; and a little later for the greater financial. However, as has been indicated, and as the entity will gain - TODAY, if ye will hear His voice, enter in! There is ever then no influence greater than, "I WILL arise and go to the Father!"
(Q) Will I be able to develop my spiritual practice to such an extent that I will be a reality?
(A) This may be developed; it is seen in the present. BEING this only requires the holding to that, "I will go - I WILL go!"
(Q) Why do all my big experiences begin near the water or on the water?
(A) Is not water the mother, the life of all material experiences? Is it not a natural law? Is it not as He, the great teacher gave? that ye are born of the spirit and of water? Hence all become a part of the creation as related to MANIFESTATION. For as was given - which, to be sure, is the symbol of man's experience - the firmament above the firmament, and these were separated and came into what ye know as materiality. Hence WATER - the most flexible, the most solid; the most destructive yet the most necessary; three-fourths of the universe, three-fourths of the human body; three-fourths of all that is - contained in water.
Hence all expression as manifested in a three-dimensional world arises from same. For, it is three-fourths of the whole.
(Q) Is my vegetarian diet good for me, and should I stick to it?
(A) Rather as has been indicated, this from the material angle is not an absolute necessity - but in all good conscience keep that as thy SOUL (we didn't say HEART) - thy SOUL - desires.
Vegetables are nature's way, the natural, the correct, the cleansing. Keep it, then; but these are as to the needs of the self depending upon the manner of expending energies. So long as there is the expending of self in mental, yes. When it becomes active in great physical exertion - as it will, in they experience - then there will be the needs for some changes to be made.
(Q) What would be the reaction if I occasionally indulged in liquor?
(A) You would rather belittle self and hate yourself for it! Don't do THIS!
(Q) Why am I so protected, and by whom - or what?
(A) Whom? The gods have loved, they do protect. And as the purpose in self is set as for that which IS creative in the experiences of others, it is then the fulfilling of the promises of the Creative Forces, or the Universal Forces, to protect that which is its own.
Then it is a natural law. They that are His, He abides with them - and is the protective force then thereof. That is the why, that is the what, that IS!
We are through for the present.
Copy to Self - ... Hotel New York City
Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

See 1554-2 and 1554-3.

REPORTS

3/26/38 EC's letter to Mr. [257]: "Madame [1554] has kept every period since she has been here, apparently well connected, and says she is well pleased with what she has gotten."
3/26/38 EC's letter to HLC in N.Y.C.: "Madame [1554] very interesting has had three readings so far and is to have another this afternoon [1554-6] as [1472] didn't take it. Seems to be very well pleased, but (personally) well just don't click, others very fond of her. She took us to see Snow White last evening - a very, very wonderful show."
4/09/38 She requested a Physical Rdg. for Mr. [1568], expressing her belief that EC could help him.
4/12/38 EC's ltr. to Mme. [1554]:
Dear Madame [1554]
Thank you so much for yours of the 9th. Happened that we had a period we could give Mr. [1568] at once, and you will possibly receive your copy of the reading in this mail, sincerely hope we may be of service.
Very lovely of you, my dear friend, to say such lovely things of our feeble efforts. Have been rather anxious to know your reaction as regards the information given you. After you had had time to think it over coldly and carefully, I do know it has been consistently a helpful thing in the experience of a great many people. And know from your experience and studies, you are qualified to know when you see and experience something that will and is helpful to others. So have awaited your word with a great deal of pleasure - for am not looking for people to pat me on the back and tell me I am great - unless they have found something worthwhile in their own experience, for have at least come to the realization that it is not of myself, no not at all, yet, there are metes and bounds ever about me.
Will be looking to see you when you come East again, and as you think over what has been given you, or do you have a thought on the subject, will appreciate it if you let me hear from you.
Thanking you, and with all good wishes
Sincerely [signed] Edgar Cayce
4/14/38 She requested a Life Reading for her friend, Mrs. [1580.]
5/10/38 She requested a Physical Reading for Mr. [1591], saying: "I thought the Life Reading [1580-1] was very good but cannot understand why the questions were not answered as long as her children are a part of her and such an important one... We feel that taking the reading the person who puts the question to you should ask questions bringing out much more details.
"Health reading being usually so short, and I having paid for so many readings feel that you should be glad to answer several questions which I am also enclosing for myself. Gladys could do as she did when I asked another friend's question in my health reading - she divided the reading in two parts [1554-4 and 1554-5].
"I am also surprised that you did not mention a Grecian [1580-1] incarnation as this was the one in my reading where we were so close together.
"You ask me also Mrs. [1580]'s reactions. She is here now with me and I am writing for her. On the whole she thinks it is a very good reading, interesting. As she cannot check her reincarnations she feels there should be more stress laid on the present incarnation of which she thinks you said very little. She would have liked to have something in the future mentioned which she could have checked - and in that way there would be more confidence in the things you saw about other incarnations which we cannot check and have to take your word for it.
"Mrs. [1580] has several friends who would be very much interested in the type of reading we have just spoken of except that the price at present is far beyond what they could afford - is there any chance that your prices will ever be within reach of anybody but the rich - of course Mrs. [1580] and I feel - I certainly hope - I will see you when I go to N.Y. There are many things now that I want to talk to you about.
"Please remember me to your little family - and with many thanks believe me, my dear friend, very sincerely yours."
5/16/38 EC's letter to HLC: "Seems it is hard lines everywhere.
Letter from Madame [1554] complaining that only the rich could have our readings. She sent one more from someone in ..., Calif. [1591] and asked, inasmuch as she had sent so many, to give her one free. Have made the appointment and then will try and write her quite frankly."
5/18/38 See 1554-7.