Edgar Cayce Readings, 1603-2

(Physical Suggestion)

TEXT

EC: Yes, we have the body here, [1603].
Now, in giving the conditions as we find, the body is under the supervision or direction of one who is very well in keeping with the better forces for keeping a balance in the disturbing forces of the body.
Then, to interfere with the better forces already being used would not be wise; other than to stimulate the mental reactions TO the applications. For we would not change these, in the present.
For all the activities through the system that have at times disturbed, and do at times disturb the better metabolism of the system - especially as related to the pressure and activity upon the pulmonary system, and the reactions to the lymph flow and circulation - are being kept in the correct angles, as we find.
Then, the only change we would make would be to stimulate the better eliminations as related to the general reactions of the body, and especially through adding some properties to the activity of the glandular forces as related to keeping the pancreas in a better coordinating condition.
Hence, we would add occasionally to the diet the Jerusalem artichoke; in a way and manner as to meet the needs. For if this is kept as a portion of the diet two or three times a week for periods of two or three months at a time, and then left off for a week or a month and then included again, we will find sufficient of the insulin reaction as to keep the pressure as related to the blood supply nearer normal. Also the activities of the system in keeping down sugar, as well as the reaction through the circulatory forces as related to the katabolism of the system will be much improved.
As we would give, then:
Keep in those lines of suggestions that are being followed; using only this portion of the diet as a difference - the Jerusalem artichoke two or three times a week; say Monday, Wednesday and Saturday have one about the size of a duck egg or the like. This should be PREFERABLY prepared or boiled in its OWN juices (as in Patapar Paper), and eaten as you would potatoes.
With the rest of the foods, this added would supply elements that would be more in keeping with the correct physical forces.
As to the mental attitudes - here we find at times a great deal of confusion. Then:
In taking up philosophic studies, especially as related to relationships of individuals with other individuals, know that such things - such relationships - must be based upon or acted upon in the manner in which the individual holds as an IDEAL manner of the relationships to Creative Forces.
For, while man has a threefold or a three-dimensional mind, a three-dimensional body as it were with the body, the mind, the soul, these each have their attributes.
Mind is the Builder. This is ever indicated in the experiences of individuals who hold to or build resentments, or build differences in any way or manner as related to activities or relationships of the body. For these become a barrier, that may make for destructive forces in the physical as well as in the mental and the spiritual attitudes.
As we find, the physical conditions oft make for irritations - by the differentiation in relationships of individuals to self as well as to others.
The attitudes as to conditions, then, become a portion of the mental and physical activities.
Hence it may not be said that the physical condition arises from the mental attitudes, or that the mental attitudes WHOLLY arise from the physical condition!
For if there is kept a normal balance throughout these attributes - of the physical, the mental and the spiritual, we will find that these will then coordinate, cooperate one with another. For with the awakening to the realization of the relationships to Creative Forces as the ideal reaction, we may find these only giving expression in the manner in which we deal with our fellow man.
Then, that which IS is for the opportunities of each soul to give expression to those things and activities in which the entity, the individual itself, may be the better channel through which there may be the knowledge of that which is constructive in the own experience.
Not that any is to lord over another, because of the variations in their attitudes or what not. But know, he that would be the greater among the fellow man is he who is the greater service, and in the activity of a greater service to the greater number of individuals. Not as what would become termed as "betters," but as what is ever - as self - a channel for constructive influences and conditions in the lives and activities of all whom one may contact.
Ready, then, for questions.
(Q) Should any part of present treatment be dropped?
(A) As we find, and as has been indicated, it would be well for all to be kept until - through the activity of those properties indicated to be added in the diet - changes are made that will necessitate changing, or the not requiring of those influences for this direction of activity in the system.
(Q) Does this physical and mental condition influence my methods, theories, philosophy and mode of life, or vice versa?
(A) As has been indicated, these are to be made as one - in the form and manner as indicated. Thus we will find there will be really an awakening to the closer relationships that self bears with Creative Forces, and the greater opportunities that the self has for expression in its dealings and relationships with others.
Thus he becomes, then, the greater channel for activity; thus finding that which brings peace and joy and happiness.
We are through for the present.
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BACKGROUND

5/26/38 Questions via HLC. See 1603-2, Par. 21-A, 22-A.

REPORTS

5/06/52 Letter: "I must admit that I only tried the Jerusalem artichoke a few times, as I was unable to find them in the markets after that and here [in Calif.] they don't have them at all."