Edgar Cayce Readings, 1982-2

Time and Place: 12:10 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. Brooklyn, N.Y.

TEXT

GC: You will have before you the body and the enquiring mind of [1982], ..., Brooklyn, N.Y., and you will answer the questions which I shall ask you regarding these.
EC: Yes, we have the enquiring mind of this body, and much may be said as respecting the abilities and the lack of application in some directions and over application in other directions. Hence we find a mind that is in that way of not being wholly in accord with its own best interest, through not being consistent in the various forms of applied truths as gained by the consciousness of the body. There is a vast difference in being conscious of an existent condition and SUSPECTING the consciousness of an existent condition, and the actions of a body as respecting this variation oft causes consternation - with the results as are attained through same. There is a vast difference, too, between applying physical laws to spiritual conditions and spiritual laws to physical conditions. While all is one in a life, yet each in its own sphere; for well has it been given that the foot does not find fault with the body that it is not the eye, nor the eye that it is not the hand; yet each in its own sphere necessary for the full accomplishing of that which may be attained by the whole.
Ready for questions.
(Q) How can I make a great success of life, become more spiritual and come in touch with those people and things and opportunities that will aid me in becoming a nobler and more successful woman, so I may be of more use in the world?
(A) In all due consideration to the abilities of the body-mind, the body-consciousness of the entity, best that this be taken one at the time - and when the consciousness and the abilities of applying that cause, and that application brings more and more; for truly does the physical OR spiritual GROW; for, as has been given, grow in grace and in the knowledge of the truth, adding unto self those various forces of virtue, knowledge, temperance, long-suffering, patience, understanding, charity, love. All these, in their regular order. Be not unmindful that, as each is added in its own sphere and applied in self, that radiated will attract, and convince, and draw into the body that necessary to be accomplished by the body for a success. Do not look for success in dollars and cents and not in the spiritual life, for first ADD the spiritual life and TRULY all these things will be added unto you; for truly has it been said, seek the Lord while He may be found, adding unto self the various graces of the body-mind, the body-consciousness, and with these will come that success that is meted for the body. Be patient, and be long-suffering in the application - and often stand STILL and see the workings of the Lord! Do not EVER attempt to FORCE an issue! MERIT that as would be attained by self, through meting that same element to each and every individual whom the entity may - or does - contact. Not a hard condition - not a hard element - and the body - BODY-mind - may say "these things have I always done but they do not bring me what I desire." Take, then, an inventory of self and see if SPIRITUALLY these have been applied in the spiritual way and manner, and NOT applied spiritual laws expecting the physical results! First obtain the spiritual response and the physical is the natural consequence of same.
(Q) Can I still make a success of my voice as to singing in public? How?
(A) By applying. Any attainment may never be accomplished save by application. The body has the abilities, physically and mentally, yet builds such a wall within and about self - by fear - FEAR - that the application even of the talents within self are belittled by self, and others see the same result.
(Q) Could I aspire to the Metropolitan Opera Co?
(A) Aspire, yes. To reach same, this would require the APPLICATION - application - more and MORE, yes.
(Q) In what can I make the greatest success?
(A) Teaching. That which is to the physical mind - that which may not be accomplished to the physical mind, sensorially - this is the thing that must be overcome to make a success of self.
(Q) Would voice teaching be a success?
(A) Voice teaching, or piano teaching, or any instrument teaching, yes - for the rudiments, the abilities are there. LOSE self - not application of that which I have done, but that which YOU may do through that which you will APPLY!
(Q) Would public speaking be a success?
(A) This may be attained. Music is the forte, and teaching is that through which the entity may make the greatest success - anywhere the entity so desires. First conquer self - first LOSE self in service to others, IRRESPECTIVE of self! Remember, He made himself of no estate that He might save the more. Do thou likewise. Belittle self - get self from within front of the success, that self may succeed, or that the I AM may succeed. Do not blind the abilities. Do not hinder the success. Do not keep self in turmoil by keeping self projected in FRONT of that which may be accomplished for others and for self!
We are through.

BACKGROUND

See 1982-1.

REPORTS

5/07/28 EC's ltr. to [1982]: [Note: Returned - unclaimed - ... St., ..., Mich.]
My dear Mrs. [1982]
I suppose you think I'm about the worst one to answer letters that you have ever had any dealings with, but ever since yours of the 2nd of April I have been quite unwell myself - and haven't kept up with the correspondence at all. I know there's so many things that have happened that it is useless for me to attempt to take anything at the present time - so I'm just asking you to let me hear from you - how things are going. If it's possible for me to do any good, you know I'm glad to do it. I'm in hopes I'm on the road to where I can take up the regular routine work, though I suppose I must have been working when I shouldn't. I'm feeling fairly well to-day.
With kindest personal regards to you and Mr. [...] and hoping to hear from you real soon, I am
Sincerely, [signed] Edgar Cayce
P.S. I'm enclosing copy of the reading you say you didn't get.
8/14/34 Husband, [2483]'s letter: "My wife [1982] has done some lecturing in Los Angeles for Unity and also for one other center but is not doing anything along that line now. She is assisting a group of blind people and hopes to organize a club for them. But it is difficult to get anyone to supply the money. It seems too bad that even for the best things in life money is an essential."
1/35 [1982]'s ltr. to EC:
..., Terrace, Los Angeles, Calif.
Dear Mr. Cayce!
I heard about you from Mrs. [2403] who sent on your ad. I am glad you are doing things. It has been VERY VERY difficult for Mr. [2483] & me and once when you needed money we sent $50. Now I wish that you return it to USE here. It will make a happy New Years for me for Mr. [2483] does not seem to be able to get the right things to do to make a little money & I've been desperate & sometimes would rather finish it all. I think it no more than right you should return the $50 now.
Sincerely wishing you every good [1982]
P.S. I lost $2000 on that well you told in San Saba [[3777] series?]. I put it on in perfect faith. Has anything been done there? You always said you'd make our faith right -
1/12/35 EC's ltr. to [1982]:
Mrs. [1982] Los Angeles, Calif.
My dear Mrs. [1982]
I have yours of a few days ago. I was very glad, indeed, to hear from you.
I am sorry to hear that things and conditions have not been so well with you, and I wish that it were possible for me to send you any amount at this time, but it is altogether out of the question just now. I appreciate and have appreciated all the kindness and courtesy that were shown me by Mr. [2483] throughout the years.
I have had little or nothing of this world's goods. What I have had I have been willing to give as best I could. That it may have proven very detrimental to individuals at times when it was entrusted to their use or activity, is true, but for this I guess I could scarcely be held entirely responsible. Just what has happened since that time is nil. It still remains as it was in 1922.
I had a letter some months ago from Mr. [2483], and I had expected to have seen him long before this time, but circumstances made it impractical and impossible for us to go through Indianapolis; consequently, we have had no opportunity of talking things over with him. From the reports that I saw some months ago, possibly more than a year now, I believe it was, of some organization in California that wrote me telling of your handling two or three groups for them, as their leader. From this I had supposed that things were very well with you.
I have a sister who now lives in Los Angeles. Her address is 1807 So. Bonnie Brae, Mrs. Sarah Hesson. I shall be glad for you to see her if you have the chance or opportunity, or feel inclined to do so.
I assure you I am glad to hear from you and to keep in touch with you. Know I shall be very glad to do anything that I can to be of a help or to help out in any way whenever I can.
With kindest personal regards, I am
Sincerely, Edgar Cayce [EC:MD]
1/12/35 EC's ltr. to his sister, Sarah Hesson: "...Sarah, I had a letter a few days ago from Mrs. [...] (or [1982]). You possibly have heard us speak of her. She and her husband I met in New York - She was in Texas at the time the well was going. She now lives in Los Angeles. I don't mean to make a burden for you, but I know it would possibly be of interest to her - so I gave her your address. So, should she call on you - no matter how many hard things she says about me, why you can listen to them all. It seems, though, she is down and out for money, as she wrote asking me for some - although they used to be pretty well fixed. I hope she doesn't come to you with the whole tale; but I'm just telling you beforehand..."
8/17/39 Husband [2483]'s letter: "I came here two weeks ago and found my wife quite lame in her right leg. I also find that her hearing is somewhat impaired. So I am writing to ask you for a reading on her condition which I hope you will give without having her ask for it...
"I am enclosing a check for $10 for the reading and I hope you will not refer to this in your answer."
8/22/39 See 1982-3.