Edgar Cayce Readings, 2325-1

Time and Place: 10:50 to 11:10 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., W. Va.

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GC: You will go over this body carefully, examine it thoroughly, and tell me the conditions you find at the present time; giving the cause of the existing conditions, also suggestions for help and relief of this body. You will answer the questions, as I ask them:
EC: Yes, we have the body here.
While apparently there are no defects - or few - so far as the physical forces of the body are concerned, we find there ARE conditions which without corrections - and a change in the general attitude of the body to its environs and circumstances - may lead to great disturbance in the mental and the physical forces of the body.
As we find, there have been some disappointments, and some conditions which have caused the mental attitudes of the body to become as one being hindered, or not able to give that expression in itself as to the course to pursue, or as to the desire of the body mentally and physically.
However, we find that the basic causes of these hindrances are in the cutting off of impulses between the nervous system and the reactions in the physical forces of the body.
Hence those periods when there is the inability to rest, or the tendency to become aggravated at little conditions which may arise between the self and EVERY association as may be about the body.
At periods insomnia may be a result; with little nagging headaches; periods of great languidness.
These are, as we find, the effects of this incoordination between the sympathetic and cerebrospinal nervous systems.
As we find, these arise primarily from physical conditions that exist in the body from a hurt - or injury - to the coccyx end of the spine; which also causes a lesion in the upper portion of the 4th lumbar, or between the 3rd and the 4th. This is not of such a nature as to hinder locomotion entirely, but as to cause often - when the body-mind forces itself, or carries on any great exertion - a heavy feeling across the small of the back, and a heaviness to the lower limbs.
This is a SOURCE of the disturbances, that causes pressures upon the nervous system.
Hence we would remove these conditions mechanically, - that is, osteopathically.
We would use the Radio-Active Appliance to equalize those impulses through the upper and lower portions of the body.
Doing these, we find it will change materially the physical and mental reactions of this body.
As to the mental attitudes, - these, as we have indicated, are a part of the physical distress; but there needs to be rather the studying by the body of some form of philosophy as to the relationships of individuals to those environs about them; that is, these should be the basis of such study, - not cisms or cults, not those things that are intended to form merely attitudes or cliques or classes or the like, but rather those things that are based upon the commandments, - especially those recommendations of Moses in his last admonition.
Here (that is, in those chapters) we will find that which is both of the mental and the spiritual, as related to not only the relationships of individual entities to their fellow men but also their relationships to Creative Forces or God.
Then, - with the study and the analysis of this, - go about to put same into daily practice in thine own experience. For, if ye would have friends, show thyself friendly, - under every circumstance, every condition. If ye would have strength and love, expend same; not merely upon those who are easily inclined to accept or receive same, but upon those to whom the expending of same will bring hope, life, love, in their lives and experiences.
And in doing this ye will bring that joy, that hope in thine own experience which is the outcome of well-doing; as WELL as being that promise which is to every soul who seeks to know His biddings with his fellow men.
For as ye do unto the least of His children, ye do unto thy Maker. This is not that of longfacedness nor that which cherishes only the customs, the days or seasons; but rather it is that which is expressed in daily love for God's children, as may be manifested in the joys of an evening's social engagement as well as in the feeding of the hungry, in the cherishing of the sick, or in any form of attitude or activity that gives one the opportunity of becoming USEFUL in the own vicinity, the own home, the own environ.
Then, doing these, - with the physical corrections made, - the attitude of the body will be found such that much more easily will life become worth while.
And let thy prayer be, ever, as was His in that day He was called, "Here am I, Lord! Use me, send me!"
We are through for the present.
Copy to Self
Copy to Ass'n file
(See extra sheet of directions [which was enclosed] for osteopath. Let us have his name and address, so we may ask him for a report at the proper time.
See article [which was enclosed] explaining Radio-Active Appliance.)

BACKGROUND

7/30/40 (Tuesday) [2325]'s letter to EC:
Dear Sir:
After talking with my brother-in-law [2307], ..., W. Va., I learned of your wonderful work and what it has done for people, and I was hoping it could do the same for me. I feel that my case is purely mental, but of course it is up to you to decide. I have everything to live for and yet at times I have no desire for living. There must be some cause, & this I want to know - I want my life to be happy - with every hour to look forward to - more than anything I want peace of mind. Therefore I would like to have a physical & mental reading in hopes that my life will be greatly changed.
Sincerely, Mrs. [2325]
Please answer as soon as possible.
8/08/40 [2325]'s letter: "I do hope you will be able to help me, as I am miserable, and I can't understand the reason. Some days I seem alright and others I am quite depressed and wish to see no one. I want so much to be a good wife and mother, and to make a success of my life - more than anything I want to be well liked, ad I think I am, but there's that uncertain feeling - afraid and uneasiness that's always with me. Why must that be?
"Please tell me something to do. I will follow out every detail. This means so much to me - my whole life.
"Hoping you will be able to correct my mental illness, which I am sure it must be, I am," Sincerely, Mrs. [2325]

REPORTS

9/06/40 (Friday) [2325]'s letter to EC:
Dear Mr. Cayce:
I did so appreciate your sweet letter - it's funny but I feel benefitted already.
The treatments you advised me to take have done worlds of good - I feel some better. The osteopathic doctor [Harold H. Cudden, D.O.?] I am going to does NOT have the Radio Active Appliance & has never heard of it. However, he is giving me similar treatments. Did you mean that as a HOME appliance or as administered by an osteopath? Will it be necessary for me to have that too? He is using massage & heat - also an electric machine of some sort applied to the back etc. If you think it necessary I shall get it. But so far we are spending so much money would like to avoid it - if possible.
Please write & tell me if I am taking the proper treatment.
Fondly, [2325]
9/11/40 EC's letter to [2325]:
Dear [2325]
Thank you for yours of the 6th. Am happy to know that you are feeling better already, am sure you will have days when you will feel all to pieces, but just hold on and know if you will follow the suggestion you will have a different outlook on life and its problems, and please know am glad to try and help any time you feel that we may - so feel free to write me at any time.
Regards the Radio-Active appliance, no don't expect the Dr. ever heard of such a thing, it is made according to suggestions given in a reading, many years ago the first one ever made was made for my own Mother and such has proven most helpful for many many people since then, they are made by the Health Home Remedies Corp. Box 273 Norfolk Va. write them for one. Feel sure if you will use same as suggested you will get help - you do not feel anything from the appliance - as it uses the electricity of your own body for activity - and is just inactive unless attached to your body. Use just as is suggested.
The appliance you take at home, and will make you rest and feelmuch more alive after used a few times.
Believe the appliance will take the place of electrical treatments.
Thanking you and hoping to hear from you again - met Mr. [2345] and Mrs. [2344] from ... - believe you know them, they are very lovely people were here for several days.
With all good wishes
Sincerely, [signed] Edgar Cayce