Edgar Cayce Readings, 1728-2

(Life Reading Suggestion)

TEXT

EC: We have the entity here, [1728], and those relations with the universe and universal forces, as are latent and exhibited in the present entity.
In entering the present experience, we find the entity coming under the influences of Saturn, Uranus, Jupiter, Mercury.
In those builded in the present experience, these are, we find, not made by the entity wholly compatible to the abilities of the entity, and in the application of self's own will many changes have been wrought in the present experience, through the lack of applying that as known IN self as an ideal. Many of the conditions builded, then, become at an advarience [at variance] to that as would be, astrologically speaking, the result of the entity's experience through the earth's plane, and in the various spheres of activity, whether in earth or in the universal activities of the planetary influences as are exercised in the innate experiences of an entity.
In those builded in the present, we find one capable - will it but apply same in the field, especially of bringing to others that of counsel as to the straightening of their own MENTAL aberrations, and in applying of self in a MECHANICAL way and manner, with the necessary psychological effect created by that of the visions through which the imaginative forces of the entity must pass in building for individuality or personality in a body, may the entity accomplish most for self and for others; for in the application of that known, held, dreamed of, visioned and held innate within self, may the safe, sane understanding of same become a portion of the life of an individual, of an entity. To know and not to do is counted to him for sin. To not know, but do the best as is known, felt, experienced in self, to him it is counted as righteousness.
In the application, then, of one's talents, one's abilities, must there come that of a contentment of a life and experience being used in a way and manner as to build for the ideal. What matters conditions that others, that do not understand, speak scornfully, pity or find fault? Do not allow self to pity self nor condemn self. So live, so act, in every act of self, as will bring for self that of the very BEST as may be done with that in hand, and let the consequences of same be in the keeping of Him that giveth all good and perfect gifts; for, as is seen from the appearance in the influences in that to whom all insufficient forces are cast, that the building or remolding in the present is an experience through which the entity must make for self all that that may build or count in the re-establishing the resuscitation of the forces as lie within self as innate, that are a portion of the whole of the divine, as GIVES life in ALL its forms; for in life itself, whether that in the material, that in the spiritual, or that in the cosmic influences in life, is the motive force of that as is the Creative Energy in all the spheres of the universe. In the heritage, then, that is Man's, in that as the individuality, or the individual soul's force, is brought into being through the various spheres of experience through which the entity passes as a whole, may there be builded that reflection of the concept of the soul, or the entity, of that in which IT moves and has its being. Building, then, either WITH that universal force, or turning the face against all that may aid, may give an understanding that may bring forth from out the East those of the glories as are seen in the Sun, as of same giving life and heat, and of a concept of the individual, whether it be of the mineral, the vegetable, or the animal kingdom; for, as it reflects the glory of that motive force, so may the soul of a created entity equal to those of the forces that inhabit the throne of the individuality of the universal forces, so may those reflections bring that which builds for a contentment, but not satisfied with this, that, or another state. Use, then, that thou hast in hand, knowing that the INCREASE - whether of mental, whether of material - is in the hands of the GIVER of all good and perfect gifts, and is not of thine own self; for GOD gives the increase; for that law of compensation is but another expression of that same force, "As ye sow, so shall ye reap"; knowing that the seed as is sown is as but the activities of the life itself, and the RESULTS - when they have conceived and brought into being that which must propagate, as the forces in nature, or in spirit, or in mind - are those of the Spirit of the Life itself. Hit, struggle, aim, not against that that would crush or bind thee; rather accepting same as a NECESSARY understanding to come WITHIN thine own experience, that thou mayest KNOW the face of the Redeemer better. Hate not thine self for passing under the rod. Knowest not thou hast merited that that is builded within thine experience, else thou wouldst NOT be within that confine? for it is NOT the will that ANY should suffer, but that all may know the glory OF the Father, even as all souls had in their beginning. Take, then, that thou hast in hand. Use that, leaving the INCREASE in His hands.
In the appearances and those builded in the earth's experience:
In the one before this we find in the land known as the French land, and during that period when revolutions and executions were in the land. The entity then the executioner in that period, hating self and self's part in many of those conditions as arose, and losing self in the defying of those that rose in rebellion to the rebellion. In the present, the tendency to hate, decry, persecutions, and especially those of fault finding in that of mental worth and mental abilities.
In the one before this in that period known as the Trojan period, the entity again the soldier - and among those who builded in the gates in the eastern side, and standing with those that defied the armies from without; gaining and losing through this experience. In the name Saladbid. In the application of the experience in the present, is the many changes in ideas and ideals, and those who would be in power are as persecutors to those not so favored in the world's goods, or in positions, and the entity then becomes of that nature or tendency where it DECRIES those that are in political power, or in power as rulers, judges, justices, and such.
In the one before this in that period in the Egyptian land known as the divisions among the peoples, and those of the new ruler. In this change did the entity rise with the one that brought rebellion in the land, and a close companion and an understanding one with the one raising rebellion against the king during the troublesome times. The entity then in the name Il-Eol. In this experience the entity mighty in mental abilities, mighty in that of the guards against the outward foes; yet GAINING - even in that of decrepidness in body, through injury, by the application of self to the tenets given in that as the teacher of the understanding of a portion of the body. Hence the tendency, or that urge towards that of curative forces, or of the doctor, or of the anatomist, or of the bacteriologist. This an interesting factor in the entity's experience, and in this field - but rather as one as may counsel MENTALLY - may the entity gain aid and understanding in the present experience.
In the abilities, then, of the entity, and that to which it may attain in the present: Will the entity study to show self approved unto God, not being ASHAMED of the weaknesses, yet trusting wholly in Him, USING that in hand, and keeping self unspotted from the world, it may turn to an introspective self and become the counsellor to those who are in trouble - whether mental, physical, or spiritual; become the advisor to those that wonder, wait, and hesitate in their activities. Ready for questions. We are through.
Copy to Self
Copy to Tom Sugrue, member of Historical Committee
Two copies to Ass'n office

BACKGROUND

See 1728-1, a Physical Reading.
6/09/30 [1728]'s letter to EC:
HOTEL MANAGER - NEW YORK CITY One Of The MANGER HOTEL CHAIN
... St., New York
Mr. Edgar Cayce Virginia Beach, Va.
Dear Mr. Cayce:-
About a month ago I wrote you asking for a Life Reading. You replied that you were so busy with sick people that you would be unable to get to my Reading for sometime. However, I am taking the great liberty of, again, asking you to please make an exception in my case, as I am DESPERATE. I have become but a burden to my Mother and Sister and don't know which way to turn. Nothing that I undertake seems to be right and I have contemplated ending it all, but before doing this I felt that if you were cognizant of my urgent need you might help me. I realize that I am imposing on you, and your great work, but I simply don't seem to be able to find anyone else to whom to turn in my extremity, so won't you please, please to grant me this favor as soon as you can. I assure you it will be greatly appreciated, far more than I am able to convey in mere writing. If possible I should have called on you, personally, but, I am prone to confess, I haven't enough money to get anywhere near you. I am REALLY in desperate straits.
Trust that you, Mrs. Cayce and your Father are well. Warmest regards to you, to them and and all the others.
Faithfully yours, [1728]
6/20/30 EC's letter to Mr. [1728]:
Mr. [1728] New York City
Dear Mr. [1728]
We will make an appointment for your life reading just as soon as it is possible. Send me a list of questions you would like to have asked in your life reading, as to your life work and what you should do right now. We will get this in just as soon as possible, and I hope this will be within the next two weeks. Sincerely, [EC:GD]
6/25/30 Mr. [1728]'s letter to EC:
NEW YORK CITY
Mr. Edgar Cayce Virginia Beach, Va.
Dear Mr. Cayce:-
Thank you for your letter of the 20th, which reached me this evening. I shall greatly appreciate receiving the Life Reading at your earliest convenience.
I should like to ascertain what my life work is; whether I should resume my practice; whether I should go to California for the purpose of returning to the advertising field; whether I should pursue an artistic career via the talking pictures field; what I am to do right now? And, what I lack in being just an ORDINARY success in business? Will thank you very much for the above information.
Please note that my address is ... - NOT ... nor ... - as the present letters were addressed.
My warm regards to you, Mr. Cayce & your Father and all the others.
Faithfully yours, [1728]
7/21/30 Mr. [1728]'s letter to EC:
New York, N.Y.
Dear Mr. Cayce:-
Won't you please, please have pity for me and tell me what I am to do? Mine is a most desperate plight and I am literally STARVING. Had hoped you would send me some word, ere this, but I have been greatly downcast over your apparently having forgotten me. Please send me word ere it be too late.
Kind wishes to you & yours.
Faithfully yours, [1728]
7/25/30 EC's letter to Mr. [1728]:
Mr. [1728] New York City
Please do not feel that we have forgotten you. It has only been the exceedingly urgent requests that we have had from individuals who were right here, almost camping on our doorstep, and who were very ill in the hospital, that has prevented our getting to this for you. I want to assure you that we will take this up just as soon as possible, and I hope within the next week or ten days you will be able to hear from us.
You must not lose faith and hope in yourself, and in your abilities to contact the Divine - for you can do that, if you will not allow yourself to become so centered on your OWN shortcomings and weaknesses, as to think they surpass so many THOUSANDS of others - but get out and try to do something for someone else, even though you may be starving literally yourself. That's the best way to bring the best things for yourself, is to do something for someone else.
I'll let you hear from me again, just as soon as possible.
With kindest personal regards, I am
Sincerely, [EC:GD]
8/18/30 Mr. [1728]'s letter to EC:
New York
Dear Mr. Cayce:-
On May 6th I sent you $10.00 for a Life Reading. Later, after I had written you telling of my desperate plight you wrote me on June 20th that you hoped to give me the Reading within a week or two. On Wednesday, next, it will be two months since you wrote and I am despairing of ever receiving the Reading. I am in the worst possible condition. I can't sleep and I am just wandering around in a daze. I had pinned my faith in you, because of what Mr. [257] had told me of you, but guess you can't give me any time. I have prayed continually since I saw you but am seriously beginning to believe that what you said of the efficiency of prayer doesn't apply to my case as, during my prayers I have asked that you would send me my Reading, in what is truly my greatest hour of NEED. I am truly desperate but don't suppose that will interest you. I am far sicker than any patient in your hospital because I have nothing to look forward to and hope is dead within me. I still lack the courage to do away with myself but may be able to muster up sufficient, to do this some time. I shall not write you again as it appears to be futile to expect anything from you.
Regards to you & yours.
Faithfully yours, [1728]

REPORTS

8/23/30 EC's letter to Mr. [1728]:
Mr. [1728] New York City
Dear Mr. [1728]
We are enclosing a copy of your life reading, which was obtained this morning. I certainly hope you will find this both interesting and worth while, and that it will get you settled in the proper way and manner. If there is anything you do not understand, don't hesitate to ask us concerning any portion, as we are only too glad to try and explain it to the best of our ability. I think Mr. Thomas J. Sugrue, a member of the Historical Committee of the Association, would be able to help you interpret this reading. I would suggest that you write to him direct concerning same, as he has a copy of it.
Hoping and trusting that we have been of service, I am
Sincerely, [EC:GD]
8/26/30 Mr. [1728]'s letter to EC:
New York, N.Y.
Mr. Edgar Cayce Virginia Beach, Va.
My dear Mr. Cayce:-
Thank you very much for my Reading, which reached me this evening.
Candidly, I am puzzled; and I would like to write to Mr. Thomas J. Sugrue but you failed to send me his address; to help me interpret it. Will you please tell me where he may be reached?
In your letter of June 20th you suggested that I ask you several questions. I promptly complied with your suggestion, but I fail to find the answers, especially the most important one which would tell me what I am to do RIGHT NOW, as well as my Life's Work. Did you overlook them or are the answers contained in my Reading, which I have failed to pick out? Will appreciate a prompt reply, from you.
Again thanking you & with regards to you and yours, I am
Faithfully yours, [1728]
8/29/30 EC's letter to Mr. [1728]: Mr. [1728] New York City
Dear Mr. [1728]
Replying to yours of the 26th, Mr. Sugrue is associated with the work here - has his office at the hospital at the present time. I was talking with him yesterday, and asked him to communicate with you directly at once. He said that he would be able to work this out for you the first of the week. I hope, though, that he has written you and acquainted you with just how soon he will be able to handle this for you.
I think, Mr. [1728] that all your questions are answered. I think if you will study this over and try to view it from the standpoint of one outside looking the situation over, or making it personal - turn it introspectively and view the circumstances from within OUT - you will find something that will be appealing just at this time. If there are any questions you would like to ask me, I would be glad to give you whatever help or assistance I possibly can in the matter. I'm sure, though, that Mr. Sugrue - from his study of the phenomena - will be able to help you out.
Sincerely, [EC:GD]
9/24/30 EC's letter to Edwin Blumenthal:
Dear Edwin:-
I am enclosing a letter that we received from Mr. [1728]. He was down here several months ago and had a physical reading. It was a peculiar case, seeming to be more mental than physical. The reading suggested the use of the battery to cause a coordination between the cerebro-spinal and sympathetic system. He took the battery back with him, agreeing to try it. There were certain mental exercises that he was also to use, which it seems he had not done. However, a few weeks later he requested a life reading. You know how far behind we are with the life readings, and we told him he would have to wait his turn. He wrote us and wired us continually, and seemed to be so desperate - once even threatening suicide if he did not receive some help soon. We managed to get his reading, although there were others who had been waiting longer. He was an executioner during the French Revolution, and in every period lost. Unless he makes good in the present he will go to Saturn to be remolded. He didn't understand the reading, and we asked Tom to interpret it for him - and he says he doesn't understand that. The reading told him that he should use that he has in hand, and help others. In that is his only salvation. The trouble is, he can't stop thinking about himself. I feel that here is an opportunity to help a soul to find its way back to the "straight and narrow path", but I don't know just how to go about it. I would like for you to read his letters and see what you think. Then I would like to talk the matter over with you when I am in New York, either tomorrow or when I come back through after the trip to Maine.
With kindest personal regards to all from all, and hoping to see you tomorrow, I am
Sincerely, [EC:GD]
P.S. Morton made a BEAUTIFUL talk yesterday, and so did Dr. Brown. It should certainly be very gratifying to you all, to see the great number of students and the interest that is being shown throughout this district.