This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Milton W. Harrison, 56 Highland Circle, Bronxville, N.Y., this 17th day of April, 1940, in accordance with request made by the father - Dr. [...], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., Virginia Beach, Va.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Hugh Lynn Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. [2017] and mother, Neumark family, Nathan Patek, [...] Taylor, and Fenton Taylor, Jr., Dorothy Wallace and mother, and others.

TEXT

1. HLC: You will give the physical condition of this body at the present time, with suggestions for further corrective measures; answering the questions, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [2017], this we have had before.
3. As we find, conditions continue to be on the improve.
4. While there are those disturbances that arise in the tests, which indicate a disturbed metabolism, we find that the basic causes that have brought about the disturbance with the glandular forces, and caused this increase in the activity of same, by the separations and the increase in the body-functions in this relation, are being eliminated.
5. It should be taken into consideration that there has to be an increase in the manner in which the circulation has to function, for this to be possible to be eliminated.
6. Then know that as these ARE eliminated, and there is created the better balance through the coordinating activity of impulse in the nervous system, those centers that regulate the circulation between the heart, the liver and the activities of the bodily functions, the system will gradually assume the NORMAL reactions.
7. Thus, we would keep up those applications as have been suggested.
8. Keep the mental attitude of the body in that way and manner in which there is the constructive influence ever, that is arising and will arise from the awareness of the better, the more hopeful relationships of the body itself to things and conditions about the body.
9. Ready for questions.
10. (Q) Are all the treatments previously suggested being carried out accurately?
    (A) These are very good.
    The body will find, as conditions continue, that there will be less upsets and less anxieties as the general nervous reactions are improved, and as there are the abilities to rest; for the activities in its relationships to things and conditions will improve.
11. (Q) How often should the osteopathic treatments be given now, and what specific areas should be given special attention?
    (A) Now, these should be at least once a week, - but dependent upon the reactions that are kept as related to elimination of the influences that are REDUCING the disturbed areas. Thus, if it becomes necessary, occasionally have the second treatment during the period of a week.
    The specific areas are from the 9th dorsal to the 2nd and 3rd cervical.
12. (Q) Would treatments from Dr. Guy Beckley Stearns be helpful at this time?
    (A) This is dependent upon whether these are to be coordinant with that being applied, or whether they are to be merely tests to find WHAT the reactions would be!
    If the treatments are of the nature as indicated from certain characters or types of tests made upon the vibratory WAVE, we find that these would be very well. But don't take them too often, for we would have an overstimulation and thus produce a greater plus in the metabolism of the system, and overtax the heart's activity.
13. (Q) Will one hundred percent cooperation on the part of the body's mental attitude bring quicker recovery?
    (A) To be SURE! And this is AS the attitude: Not as a resistance, nor as a combativeness to what others say. Know in self what you desire to do, and then trust in the divine forces that are WITHIN SELF to be shown the way and the manner!
    The more cheerfulness there is about the body, the less there is of antagonism, the easier it is for the body to keep the helpful or the correct attitude, - that of passiveness, and NOT just to have its own way.
    Do as has been indicated, for the better conditions.
14. (Q) While following the treatments would it be best for her to find work, go to school, or stay at home?
    (A) This AGAIN is just as indicated, - know in SELF what it desires to do! DO NOT be antagonistic, but cooperative, - in doing that which is the desire and the purpose of the individual entity itself.
    So, if it chooses to go to school, go! If it chooses to engage self in pleasant environs or activities or surroundings, do that. If it chooses to just rest, do that! While rest is good, keep an active body and mind, if there will be better conditions.
    Then, either that of active service or school would be the better.
15. (Q) Is the energy sufficient to undertake five days a week at school?
    (A) This AGAIN is that to be determined in self. If it overtaxes the body to continue the five days, then make it three!
16. (Q) Any other suggestions at this time?
    (A) Keep the way open for self's better development, in every manner; and we will find, following the suggestions indicated, GREATER helpful forces will be coming about. Plan for the periods of recreation and rest in the open, for the months that are to come, and we will find greater and greater improvements as there is more sun, more activity, more recreation in the open becoming a part of the body's experience.
17. We are through with this Reading.

    Two copies to Self (one copy for Dr. Dobbins)
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. See 2017-2.

REPORTS

1. 6/14/40 Father referred Mrs. [2283] for Life Reading.
2. 8/20/40 He referred Mr. [2337] for Life Reading.
3. 8/19/40 Father's letter: "My daughter [2017] is feeling pretty well and we have hopes that she will be alright in the near future."
4. 12/19/42 [2017]'s father's letter to EC:
   "THERE IS A RIVER really gave me a thrill. It was more interesting than a novel and I am sure that it will prove so to all psychologists and seekers of enlightening. But more than that, the story of your life will be a ray of light to all sufferers who can see nothing but despair and darkness all around them.
   "People who have lost their faith in miracles will receive a new light and you will be, as you have been throughout your entire life, a channel for the RIVER of Blessing, the streams of which shall heal the wounds of men and make them whole.
   "I particularly liked the part concerning your PHILOSOPHY, which was treated excellently. It gave a resume of occultism which is as old as time and proves to me that it comes from the Source of all Knowledge. How profoundly I hope that your dreams may be realized of reaching as many people as possible during THIS particular lifetime.
   "We got a nice letter from Hugh Lynn, and were interested in hearing about the new joy that has been added to your family, Charles Thomas. We would be indeed interested in hearing some time about what you found in his Life reading.
   "We are all well, especially [2017], whom you helped so greatly by your reading..."
   "May we join in wihshing all of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year."
   Affectionately,
5. 2/04/43 Miss [2923]'s letter: "...Dr. and Mrs. [...] have been telling me how much you helped their daughter [2017] and suggested that I write you for a physical diagnosis..."
6. 3/03/43 [2017]'s father's letter to HLC:
   New York, N.Y.
   Dear Hugh Lynn:
   "We have two friends, very lovely people, Miss [2923] and Mrs. [2932]. They are both suffering from certain ailments, we don't exactly know what. We recommended to both to take the 'Cayce readings.' Miss [2923] took one and I understand she is going to Boston for a check-up. Mrs. [2932] will write to you or to father for a reading. I am sure you will do all you can to help them.
   "Many people of that type are coming to us. When they hear about your father, and we are doing all we can to help them through your father.
   "As I wrote you, The Review, I think is coming this month. If it does, I will send you copies. I received the photostats you sent me. They are very interesting but too late to use any of it now, and perhaps it is not necessary either, as it would make the review too long, and the 'Beacon' does not like long reviews, as this one is very limited..."
   Kindest regards to all,
   Yours very sincerely
   "P.S. I met the other day, Dr. Alvin B. Kuhn [Alvin Boyd Kuhn] and gave him one of your little leaflets. He was very much interested because he says he was one of the candidates for professorship in the University which was started in Virginia Beach [Atlantic University] in connection with your work. Do you know him? He has written a book, THE LOST LIGHT, an interpretation of the Bible from the ancient Egyptian sources, especially THE BOOK OF THE DEAD."
7. 5/13/44 Mrs. [5113] obtained a Physical Reading via Dr. [...]'s recommendation.
8. 1/27/47 Father wrote that [2017] was married.
9. 8/29/53 [2017]'s father's letter to HLC:
   "My wife and I were much interested in the recent article on your father in Pageant [9/53 Pageant magazine - "Man Who Made Miracles" by Michael Bakalar]. It was to us the Edgar Cayce we knew.
   "Dr. Dobbins was [2017]'s doctor at your father's suggestion, and you know she was cured..."
   [...] joins me in sending our greetings to you and Mrs. Cayce.
   Sincerely yours,

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