This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 10th day of July, 1939, in accordance with request made by the self - Miss [1786], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

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

TEXT

1. GC: You will have before you [1786], born May 9, 1900, in Sag Harbor, L.I., N.Y., and the information given in her Life Reading through this channel on January 11, 1939. You will advise her as to how she may go about finding herself and her proper niche in this life. You will answer the questions she has submitted, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the entity now called [1786] together with the information which has been indicated that would be helpful in the experience of the entity.
3. As we find, as has been given, the entity needs to study that which has been outlined for the entity and to go about making practical application of same in its DAILY relationships to others.
4. Not that any information would be given that would enable the entity to just pick up self and transplant to this or that place. It must be an inward development!
5. As has been outlined, first study self. What DO you desire? Is it selfish, is it only for self; is it only that there may be the gratifying of an emotion, an appetite, a physical desire? or is there not something that is more lasting, something that is desired to be of a HELPFUL force for someone else?
6. Is there really the desire to know love, or to know the experience of someone having an emotion over self? Is it a desire to be itself expended in doing that which may be helpful or constructive? This CAN be done, but it will require the LOSING of self, as has been indicated, IN service for others.
7. Do not continue to condemn self nor others. The warnings have been in respect these. There are abilities in those fields of activity of story writing. This may be accomplished, if it will go about to do same. But wishing does not do it, - application only!
8. Ready for questions.
9. (Q) Have I any further contact with my late husband, [...], since he has passed on?
   (A) If that is the desire, it will continue to hang on to same! If it is to be finished, and that which has been to be the development, then leave this aside.
10. (Q) Does he know of my prayers?
    (A) Do you wish him to? Do you wish to call him back to those disturbing forces, or do you wish the self to be poured out for him that he may be happy? Which is it you desire, - to satisfy self that you are communicating, or that you are holding him in such a way as to retard? or hast thou BELIEVED the promise? Leave him in the hands of Him who is the resurrection! Then prepare thyself for same.
11. (Q) Should I continue through life alone?
    (A) If this seems well, - or does this seem well? or is the self that you are looking for! Do something for someone else! Make their lives happy, make their lives worth while, and then there may be those experiences that will come! But arise to that consciousness that if ye would have life, if ye would have friends, if ye would have love, these things ye must expend. For only that ye give away do ye possess.
12. (Q) Should I attempt to do anything further in becoming associated with those trying to help alcoholics?
    (A) If the desire to write or use such in the writings, it's very well. Only in the writing, but not making this the THEME, - for it should only be a portion of such.
13. (Q) What channels will bring me financial security?
    (A) As has been given.
14. (Q) Any further advice?
    (A) Do these things consistently. Be consistent with self, be consistent with others. Show thyself approved and in all good conscience to a loving Creator, and friend and Savior!
15. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. See 1786-1.

REPORTS

1. 7/10/39 EC's letter to [1786]:
   Dear Mrs. [1786]:
   Wish it were possible for me to come in and talk with you about your reading - am afraid you will feel that it is too general and not specific enough. Yet, am sure you realize you are the one that has to make it specific - and make it work - it gives you the key to the whole situation and it is up to you to make application of same in your experience. Read it and pray over it a bit - not for personal help but in the helping of some one else may the gain be yours - gain of every nature - for life is a whole - yes - all our lives are just a part of us - it is when we separate them we become bewildered and lost like getting lost in a fog.
   Sincerely hope you will write me about what you make out of it - and if can help you know am glad to do so
   Hoping to have been of a service,
   Sincerely, [signed] Edgar Cayce
2. 7/14/39 [1786]'s letter to EC:
   New York, N.Y.
   Dear Mr. Cayce:
   Thank you so very much indeed for your reading.
   This seeming inability of finding my proper niche in life - the answer for my being here - has affected my health and equilibrium considerably.
   I shall study your reading, and pray that I may be enlightened and receive guidance to some of the questions which are so upsetting me.
   If, and when, I do find work, I shall be happy to tell you.
   May your heart's desires for your work be gratified.
   Sincerely, [1786]
3. 1/20/40 [1786]'s letter to HLC:
   Dear Hugh Lynn Cayce:
   I'm convinced that nothing JUST HAPPENS, and so it is my belief that your kind letter with its offer of assistance [HLC's form letter asking for a report on her Life Reading, offering to help in any way possible.] arrived just when I most desperately need guidance. I shall not go into the details of this past year, for it has been EXCEEDINGLY difficult, unbelievably so, when all I asked was to be of service, and find my work.
   What is of VITAL importance, is that I have right spiritual guidance and wisdom IMMEDIATELY. Something deep within me says this is REALLY the CRISIS of my life - and I do not know which way to go. Believe me, this is NO EXAGGERATION.
   I am faced with the probability of an extremely serious operation - ONE ON WHICH MY LIFE MAY DEPEND - in two weeks time. Do you think your Father could give me advice on this, by return mail? Am sorry I can't give you further details now - maybe he can see. I have to await the verdict of the physician.
   At the moment, I'm unable to send you more than $1.00. However, may be I'll be able to send what more you desire, later.
   You know how GRATEFUL I will be for the TRUTH.
   Sincerely, [1786]
4. 1/24/40 HLC's letter to [1786]:
   Mrs. [1786] New York, N.Y.
   Dear Mrs. [1786]:
   My father will give you a physical reading on the afternoon of January 30th. Kindly advise me as to where you will be between three-thirty and four-thirty.
   I am sorry to learn that you are having a difficult time and hope that you will find the help you need and guidance in this reading.
   Let me hear from you immediately, for we must have confirmation of this date and the address as to where you will be.
   Sincerely, HLC
5. 1/26/40 [1786]'s letter to HLC:
   Public Relations Office Bernard McFadden Publications 122 East 42nd St., N.Y.C.
   Dear Mr. Cayce: Your kind letter just received, and I hasten to express my gratitude for your father's offer to give me a physical reading.
   Up to the present, I have been home all the time. However, it may be that on the afternoon of January 30 (the time you specified for the reading) that I will be doing some temporary work for the MacFadden Publications, 122 East 42nd Street, New York City. I think on the 15th floor, Public Relations Office.
   Things seem to work that way - I've prayed for work, and then it is offered when I am ill - but I feel I must make the endeavor anyway. Of course up until Monday I shall be at my home...
   If it works out that I DO get the opportunity for the work, (and it has been arranged for me to go there Monday) it has been designated as for two weeks. I thought I would do my best - earn that money - and then have the operation after that - if the matter does not clear up.
   I shall send you something later. Thank you with all my heart for your helpfulness.
   Sincerely, [1786]
6. 2/08/40 [1786]'s letter to EC:
   Thursday
   Dear Mr. Cayce:
   Not hearing from you in answer to my two letters, I've become quite alarmed, fearing that the reading was given me, and you found that an operation would probably be fatal. Would you please tell me if this is so. The doctors do not seem to be able to come to a decision concerning the exact nature of my trouble. That is the reason I wanted an expression from you. I have had a little over a week's temporary work, and will be glad to contribute what I can towards the reading - if you will advise.
   With deep appreciation for your honest reaction,
   I am Most Sincerely, [1786]
7. 2/09/40 [1786]'s letter to HLC:
   Friday
   Dear Hugh Lynn Cayce: I am distressed to learn of your mother's illness, and earnestly hope that she will soon improve.
   I also hope that your secretary is on the mend, and that you and your Father escape the 'flu.
   The South is certainly suffering from the extensive cold, which has probably caused the 'flu epidemic.
   I'm grateful for your thoughtfulness in sending me the special delivery, and offering to set Tuesday, at 3:30-4:30 for the reading. I do not seem to be able to recall if there is any difference in time between Virginia Beach and New York, or not.
   I expect to be in Room ... Chanin Building, 122 E. 42nd Street, at 3:30-4:30 pm. Feb. 13th. I do not wish your Father to undertake the reading, however, if he does not feel able. It is very kind of him to offer to do it, but I would not wish to impose on him, if he is upset, and you do not have the facilities for taking down notes.
   With very best wishes for health and progress for all, I am
   Sincerely, [1786]
8. 8/26/42 HLC's letter to [1786]:
   Mrs. [1786] Box 94 Spring Lake, New Jersey
   Dear Mr. [1786]:
   Greetings!
   Nothing open for my father's appointments until week of September 7th.
   The yearly memberships are still twenty dollars, including one reading and literature for the year.
   If you could possibly afford a trip here think it would do you a great deal of good to hear your reading.
   With kindest regards,
   Sincerely, [signed] Hugh Lynn Cayce
9. 1/07/43 Routine second class mailing was returned giving a change of address to Washington, D.C.

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