Edgar Cayce Readings, 1916-2

Time and Place: 11:45 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., Va.

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GC: You will give the physical condition of this body at the present time, with suggestions for the improvement of same, and you will answer the questions regarding same that I will ask you.
EC: We have the body here. This we have had before.
Now, we find much improvement in the general physical forces of the body, and we find that the general eliminations are being set in the correct way and manner.
There is still some signs in the nerve reflexes from those distraughtnesses caused in the improper metabolism of system. This needs only that the general condition be carried out in the way and manner as has been given for the full correction of the body.
The body responds to those vibrations as have been set up by the manipulations. The work by the osteopath has been well. Needs only that the treatments given every SECOND treatment be made little deeper towards the central nerve system especially. With this, and with only three to four more weeks of treatment, should find the system set near in order, and the gradual diminishing of properties as have been taken will allow the organism of the body to function from its own creative energies set in motion by those vibrations set up by manipulation.
Keep, then, in that way and manner given for that period, and we should find no more return - UNLESS some outside reactions set in of those conditions as has caused distraughtness and fear in central motor system.
Ready for questions.
(Q) Should I discontinue the use of Luminal at present, or how long should I continue its use?
(A) Gradually diminish and before the last week be rid of the use of same.
(Q) If my father's finances will permit, should I take up a college education and what course should I pursue?
(A) The body specially gifted toward that of the literary writer, or of teacher, or expression, or those things pertaining to same. That line would be the more beneficial to this body, for the body, as given, is efficient mentally, and - physically fit - will mean much, with the proper application of self, to many.
(Q) My father is very much worried over his financial condition, his indebtedness and business conditions. Can you suggest anything I could do to help him?
(A) The body may only give that of the exercise of BOOSTING, as it were, for the conditions as surround business in general, and particularly in these lines, are on the improve, and the body may then be that of the optimistic nature towards the outcome of conditions as relating to the association of the body with the father.
That is all the questions.
We are through for the present.
Copy to Cayce Hospital

BACKGROUND

See 1916-1.
10/27/27 She referred Mrs. [5496] for a Physical Reading.
10/28/27 She submitted questions for her own second Physical Reading.

REPORTS

3/28 Letter from [1916] to EC:
"I have heard very little of the work lately and I am so interested. Hugh Lynn probably told you I was in Lexington the day after you and Mrs. Cayce were there. I do wish I had gotten there a day early. I would have enjoyed seeing you both so much. I wonder when they are planning to get in the hospital. I think Hugh Lynn said in June.
"I talked to Mrs. [5496] quite a lot and I hope she will do as her reading says. I know it would help her so much.
"Mr. Cayce I didn't get the benefit out of my treatments as I should have. I am some better, I realize. But still the whole correction has not been made and I can never be happy until it has. Therefore, I would like very much to enter the hospital down there, where I know the case would be understood, the reading believed, and the manipulations carried on as they should be. I am not sure that conditions will permit for me to enter the hospital but I thought I might ask what you think about it.
"My family spent quite a sum on me while in ... And while I know they are willing to spend more I feel like it must be as little as possible. I wonder if I could help do anything in the hospital to cut down my expense? I could answer phones, work at the desk. I would be more than glad to help in any way. I am so tired of loafing and being sick, when I know I can be well. I would like to hear your advice on this matter."
With regards to all, I remain, [1916]
3/15/28 Letter to [1916] from EC:
"Yours of recent date received. We were certainly very glad to hear from you. I just got back from a meeting of some of the trustees of the Association in Chicago - Mr. Bradley, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Brown and myself. We are making a special effort to get to work on the institution, and I'm in hopes we'll succeed in doing this in the very near future. You are one of those that realize how very necessary it is to have a place where the work can be carried on under the direction of someone wholly in sympathy with the phenomena and had the individual and their welfare at heart - not merely an automatic routine, either for the individual or for the outcome or results from application of information given. Our doctor is on the ground. It would be possible for one to make arrangements to stay at some of the hotels or cottages and get treatments carried out in accordance with the suggestions made. This, of course, will not be as satisfactory as having the regular equipped institution, but is quite a step toward the consummation of our ideas and ideals. "With the institution operating I see no reason why you could not work in somewhere, so that it would be not so expensive as the regular patient would be - but just what it will be I can't say until we are ready to open the institution, and the doctor - or those in charge see just what the needs will be - though, as I said, if you feel you would like to come here, there are many places you know that will be open at the various cottages, hotels, and like, as the season opens, and you could no doubt make arrangements with some of them for helping out the situation as you desire. I am anxious indeed to see you get the full benefits of the work, and as we all know, it is only in application that we will get them, and following out the information given. We are hoping we will have the institution open by the middle of June. Just whether we will be able to do this we can't say just yet. We're working mighty hard though towards that end.
"We'll be mighty glad to hear from you - and from what I understand from Hugh Lynn, you would be able to bring Mrs. [5496] with you. Each might be a help to the other. Let us hear from you whenever you have the opportunity. Please remember me very kindly to the rest of the family, and with kindest personal regards," I am Sincerely, Edgar Cayce