Edgar Cayce Readings, 1827-1

Time and Place: 11:00 to 11:35 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. New York City.

TEXT

GC: You will give the relation of this entity and the universe, and the universal forces; giving the conditions which are as personalities, latent and exhibited in the present life; also the former appearances in the earth plane, giving time, place and the name, and that in each life which built or retarded the development for the entity; giving the abilities of the present entity and that to which it may attain, and how. You will answer the questions he has submitted, as I ask them:
EC: (In going back over years from present - " - '35 - yes - '20 - yes - readjustments - " etc., on back to birth date.)
Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as or called [1827].
In giving the interpretation of the records as we find them here, these are chosen with the desire to make the experience fruitful in this present sojourn.
The virtues, the faults, the weaknesses, the strengths, the inclinations, and those vibratory forces that disturb - all are a part of the entity.
And there is then that which is the ideal for each entity, each soul in its experience in the earth; that channel, that way, that activity in which the virtues may become greater influences or the vices become greater.
Hence as has been given of old, there is ever set before thee today, now, life and death, good and evil - choose thou.
To iterate the present activities:
We find that too easily has the entity gotten away from the spiritual influences in its life. Too much of the possessive has become manifested.
Know, only that which is founded in spirituality is eternal, - and that the material things must be the result of the proper or correct application of self towards its environment and its activity in a constructive way and manner.
And when these are thus applied, harmony and peace, love and forgiveness, and fellowship, and patience, brotherly love and kindness are the activities in the experience of the entity - and are creative in their very natures.
These are not merely names, - they are not merely conditions to be considered on a Sunday or on holidays or certain seasons, but are to be LIVING experiences - in every phase of the entity's experience!
Thus we find many of those confusing things may be cleared up, that have gradually crept into the present experience, that have made doubts and fears in relationships with the family, in relationships to those where there are duties and obligations, - not merely as duty, but BETTER as opportunities.
For all that is a part of each entity's experience is for a purpose. But if one turns it into the gratifying of self, without consideration of the relationships with others, these bring about fear, doubt, hate, animosity, and those things that wreck the lives of many - creating in all its phases those things that are belittling, harmful - and must eventually bring a dissipation of some phase of the entity's abilities, - lessening the opportunities for creative expression, and BUILDING more of those destructive forces in the experience.
From astrological aspects, - these would mean very little in the entity's experience, save as to the GENERAL aspects. And as to whether these become manifested in material activities depends upon the choice of the entity.
But as may be seen from those influences of Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, we find:
One whose abilities are in any influence that requires detailed activity, - as in the engineering of any influence or force where there are the influences of unseen activities, and the elements of nature itself becoming involved. These be channels through which the entity may find an outlet, - or abilities in writing, lecturing, teaching in certain phases of such developments. Those things that would have to do with nature's forces and the use of same all become a part of the entity's experience.
Those weaknesses in the material ways, - the lack of the activities in keeping in harmonious forces with those about self, - arise also; and these may be the very channels through which temptations of the evil forces may arise.
Do not ever within thy activities or dealings with others do that ye would not have thine own children, thine own companion do.
Do not do that which ye would not have presented to thy superiors, in ANY phase of thy relationships or dealings with others.
Put not a question mark in thy activity with ANYONE!
As to the appearances in the earth, - these we find quite varied, and not a great number - according to many - that influence the entity in the present.
Before this we find the entity was in the land of the present nativity, during the early settlings in the land, in those days that may be called the pre-Revolutionary periods, - or when there were many disputes as to the possessions of the lands, in which the entity dwelt, about the upper portions of what is now New York - and on the Scuyler River, or the falls close to the activities in which the grain was gathered in storehouses for the grinding for the peoples of the land, and those trades that came about with the natives, and the storehouses for the soldiery - for the preservation of law and order - as began.
The entity in that environ had control of those activities, in the name Arthur Van Swhergin.
In the experience the entity gained, the entity lost; gained so long as there were those activities for the greater help and aid for the many; lost when these were turned into those fields where doubts and fears arose because of the feelings of others that there was the selling of principles for material gains.
From that experience we find in the present those warnings which have been indicated, as to the environs of the home and those about same - because of those weaknesses that may become the very stumbling-stones to the entity, and from the self-gratification that seeks to find expression in the experience of the entity.
Hence this is all the more reason why it is necessary that the activities and purposes be founded in those things that are of the spiritual nature.
Before that we find the entity was in the Promised Land when there were those returning for the rebuilding of the walls of the temple, rebuilding the walls of the city.
Hence we will find in the present experience that the entity may oft built upon what have been the failures of others, - whether this applies to the intrinsic values of mechanical appliances or to means, manners and ways of controlling those activities of individuals in the creating of the outputs for conveniences for others, or in those activities as to the manners in which individuals may make for those changes in their environs.
Through those experiences, as one Segelan, the entity finds the abilities in the present to know oft what others think as respecting THEIR activities. Yet, as has been indicated, the inclinations the more oft are for the entity to desire or to be impelling for others to think as the entity DESIRES for them to think, WITHOUT the thought, without the expression, without the manifestation that ALL stand equal before the source of body, mind and soul.
For remember, it is indeed in this one source that ye live and move and have thy being. Learn then in the present rather to live in such a manner that there may be no doubts in thine own mind, or in the minds of others, as to whether they purpose is selfish or creative or Godlike.
Before that we find the entity was in the Atlantean land, when there were the usages of those things in nature, - which were prompted by the activities of individuals to turn same into conveniences for man's own pleasure, for man's own stability in materiality.
Hence those things of mechanical nature, - as transmission of thought, transmission of voice, transmission of color, transmission through vibratory forces of electrical natures or forces, - may become manifested - or innately an experience of the entity in the present.
For there we find the entity was well advanced in those things that are still being sought today, - the very means and manners of turning the forces of nature into that channel as a servant for the mind of man.
The name then was Segferd.
As to the abilities of the entity in the present, then:
These are limited only as to how purposeful or creative the entity makes same in its application, in its dealings with its fellow man in the present.
First, then, as to how:
Analyze thine own motives, as ye have so oft analyzed those of others, and those things that are of material natures.
KNOW as to whether these are creative, - not of a selfish motive, but for others.
Let thy prayer EVER be: "OTHERS, LORD! OTHERS!" Not for self, but others.
In doing that there will awaken in thine opportunities - yea, in thy very privileges - greater opportunities for thee to become a greater servant, a greater blessing to others.
For he that would be the greatest among you is the servant of all.
Ready for questions.
(Q) Should I continue in my present position of employment without actively seeking a change?
(A) Continue in the present, but be more active in the CONSTRUCTIVE phases of same, so that - as the opportunities come, with the changes and the staying that must be within the next few years - there may be the abilities of the entity to be CONSTRUCTIVE and not destructive in the experience of others.
(Q) Should I make special effort to secure employment with a certain new television company?
(A) Rather prepare self in a better way and manner and let them seek thee - as the time comes.
(Q) Should I attempt to make writing and lecturing my life work?
(A) This may be a part of the training and the teaching of others, as well as writing books on subjects that may become as textbooks to others. THESE may be the better channels, or the EVENTUAL channels - if the best and greatest service is to be given.
(Q) Should I reduce the number of my activities, with greater concentration on fewer ones?
(A) This as we find, for this particular entity, needs GREATER scope of activity, rather than a concentration. For, as there are to be the writing and the lecturing, there is the need for the KNOWLEDGE and the experience in the diversified rather than the individual activity; though the individual is - of course - the material activity.
(Q) What needs to be done to make my family life normally happy?
(A) Live to them as ye would have them live to thee!
(Q) What should be done in the problem of my daughter [...]?
(A) This may be best approached through the individual purposes and needs, - but do not let questions arise. Reason with, and not drive.
(Q) What should be done toward best training and preparation for life of my daughter [...]?
(A) This may also best be given through its individual purposes and desires for entering into this particular environ. But as ye would that she would do to thee, do ye even so to HER - to them!
(Q) What should I do in connection with a recently begun friendship with a young girl?
(A) FRIENDSHIP is beautiful! Do not make it possessive, for it becomes sin! [See 1828-1 given in P.M. of same day as 1827-1.]
(Q) Is this friendship an ordinary one, or one having exceptional value if developed?
(A) There is no friend that one could afford to lose. There is no friend one could afford to abuse!
We are through for the present.
Copy to Self
Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

2/03/39 [257]'s ltr. to EC: "Please set a date for a life reading for Miss [1828] and for Mr. [1827], giving them both on the same day if possible.
They made up the applications here in the office today and are making some questions they want to ask you and as soon as I have the dates for both the readings, I will send you a check for $40.00."
2/04/39 [1827]'s ltr. to EC:
Dear Mr. Cayce,
I have known Mr. [257] for about fifteen years, and throughout that time have heard from him much of you and your work. Recently I have encountered life circumstances which impel me to seek guidance outside of myself, and I have asked Mr. [257] to introduce me to you with request for readings.
I hope that you will be able to grant me a life reading soon, as I am in a very disturbed state of mind, unhappy, unable to work efficiently or well, - yet have a feeling that you will be able to set me straight.
It is impracticable for me to leave home for the next two or three weeks, so that I would like to have the life reading without visiting Virginia Beach. If this is possible, I shall be glad to cooperate here in any way I can.
Respectfully yours, [1827]
QUESTIONS
1. Should I continue in my present position of employment without actively seeking a change? 2. Should I make special effort to secure employment with a certain new television company? 3. Should I attempt to make writing and lecturing my life work? 4. Should I reduce the number of my activities, with greater concentration on fewer ones? 5. What needs to be done to make my family life normally happy? 6. What should be done in the problem of my daughter [...]? 7. What should be done toward best training and preparation for life of my daughter [...]? 8. What should I do in connection with a recently begun friendship with a young girl? 9. Is this friendship an ordinary one, or one having exceptional value if developed? 10. If of unusual value, how should this friendship be developed? 11. What plan can this man develop to bring complete happiness and satisfaction to body & soul for present & future.
2/08/39 [257]'s ltr. to EC: "Attached hereto are two applications and two checks. I would suggest giving Mr. [1827] his reading in the morning and Miss [1828] in the afternoon. Please ask Gladys in mailing these two readings to mark them 'purely personal' in these two cases. After the readings come in, they will probably send down for additional questions in each case as there is an unusual problem involved in both these lives and I am sure you will be very helpful...
P.S. I have asked Miss [1828] and Mr. [1827] to be in their respective offices at the time of the reading. Give Mr. [1827]'s rdg. in the A.M. and Miss [1828]'s reading in the afternoon of Feb. 21st..."

REPORTS

2/21/39 P.M. See 1828-1 for the young lady.
2/22/39 EC's letter to [1827]:
Dear Mr. [1827]:-
Just hope you find the information interesting and most of all helpful. When you have studied it over several times will appreciate a word from you - feel very sure you will as practically every one else find it more understandable as you read it several times. Thanking you and hoping to have been of a service.
Sincerely, Edgar Cayce
2/15/56 HLC's letter to [1827]:
Association For Research and Enlightenment, Incorporated Virginia Beach, Virginia
Mr. [1827] New York, New York
Dear Mr. [1827]:
Recently Mr. A. A. Zachow (531 E. Manoa Rd., Havertown, Pa.), an electronics engineer, was in our office. He read with considerable interest extracts on Atlantis from some of the Edgar Cayce life readings.
References to your reading were included, under a case number, of course. It is the policy of the Association to hold as a confidence the identity of individuals who received readings.
Mr. Zachow seems to be an open-minded scientist who is interested in correlating with his current scientific studies, data from a psychic source which might be interesting and helpful.
He has asked me to write you hoping that you, as a result, will get in touch with him and enable him to discuss with you the information in your reading which is of great interest to him.
If you do not object to corresponding with him on this matter, please write him at the above address and let him know of your interest.
Sincerely yours, [signed] Hugh Lynn Cayce HLC:jp
[GD's note: Above letter was returned marked: NOT FOUND AT ADDRESS GIVEN.]