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, as I ask
them:
EC: (In going back over years from the present - " - '37 -
changes in the status and the relationships - '35 - '30 -
changes in attitudes and ideals - '14 - reckonings, and
longings - 1900 - yes, a great deal of change in social
activities - '98 - '99 - " etc., on back to birth date.)
Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as or
called [
2331].
In giving the interpretations of the records as we find them,
these are chosen with the desire and purpose that this may be
a helpful experience for the entity; enabling it to better
analyze itself and its purpose and desire here in this
experience. Thus the entity may be aided in magnifying the
virtues, minimizing the faults; that it may fill those
purposes for which it entered this material experience.
For, it is not by chance that an entity enters at some
particular period or experience, but that it may be fulfilled
in that promise, - He hath not willed that any soul should
perish, but hath with each temptation prepared a way, a
manner.
Then each entity - as this - should accept the opportunities,
the obligations, the duties, - yes, make the duties
privileges; that the entity may fill that purpose and thus
find self growing in grace, in knowledge and in
understanding.
In giving those influences which have been and are as urges
latent and manifested in this experience, we find that the
sojourns in the environs about the earth are as latent in the
dreams, the visions, the real inner self; and thus have their
part in the entity making its choices as to its activity, its
relationships to others.
For, it is with what measure ye mete to thy fellow men day by
day that ye mete to thy better self, thy Maker. For with
what measure ye mete, it is measured to thee again.
Then, from the sojourns in the earth we find latent and
manifested urges that find the greater expressions in the
emotions, or the mental self the more often. These, too,
indicate problems which arise in the day to day experience of
the entity throughout this particular sojourn.
Hence we find the influence in Jupiter with Neptune makes for
the innate expressions or desires of the entity to be a
rover, a wanderer as it were, - yet seeking ever an
expression, or that something which is latent or "just
beyond" the horizon.
Such an attitude at times brings into the experience doubts
and fears of others as respecting the entity's purpose, the
entity's attitude towards the real abilities that are a
portion of the entity's experience.
Sincerity is the greater virtue of the entity, though not
always interpreted as such by others; as will be seen by the
sojourns in which attitudes or relationships assumed or taken
brought into the experiences of others those fears or doubts
as respecting the entity's adaptability to the environs, or
consequences as would arise from choices taken, or from
circumstances which arose.
From the Uranian influence we find the extremes that arise in
the entity's experience in this material plane, as well as
the interest in the occult or mystic forces that are a part
of the entity's activity. These should be magnified; but
hold to that sincerity of purpose in the seeking in same,
that is innately and manifestedly a part of the entity's
whole character.
In Neptune as combined with Venus, we find the intrigues that
have been a part of the entity's experience in a social way,
or in the activities with individuals and groups, as well as
things pertaining to bodies of water, and oft desiring to be
upon same. And the entity oft is able to think or choose
better under water environs than in the higher altitudes, or
those far from bodies of water.
As to the appearances of the entity in the earth, these as
may be indicated have been many; though not all are given
here. For, not all are latent or manifested as urges in the
present experience. Some have passed, some are as yet to be
attained to in this experience. These are chosen, however,
that there may be the indications of the personality as well
as the individual expressions or activities as respecting
conditions or relationships in this sojourn.
Before this the entity was in the land of the present
nativity, but during those periods when there was the
organizing of groups for the journeying to the lands of a new
understanding, and new purposes, - when there were the
religious persecutions.
The entity was among those groups who sought freedom of
speech, and freedom of manner in those things pertaining to
the worship of the unseen or spiritual forces.
Yet the entity did not attain to becoming one of those who
journeyed thither, though those of its own household did, and
brought into the experience those activities which later made
for the special forces in the land to which they journeyed.
Throughout its experience the entity followed those
activities as much as practical or possible, of those who did
journey there. Thus the longing for travel, the longing for
journeys, the longing for changes innate and manifested we
find expressed in the material activities of the entity in
the present.
The name then was Maria Koskuko. In the experience the
entity gained little in the material, but in the mental and
spiritual gained much, - and in the application of those
determining forces as were a part of the experience there may
be the helpful expression for the entity through this portion
of the present sojourn, - that is, enabling others to
appreciate their freedom in their spiritual and mental
worship, as well as that sincerity of purpose which is so
well magnified in the experience of this entity through this
particular sojourn.
Before that the entity was in the Grecian land, during those
periods when Xenophon was a leader in the eastern land, and
when those turmoils arose from hardships that were wrought.
The entity was among those close to that leader through the
experience, and - to be sure in the opposite sex - aided in
the qualifying or classifying of the activities of the
leaders of those armies; that, though they found destruction
in a portion of their activity, they brought to the lands at
that particular period some helpful forces in the determining
factors as needed for the advancement and the greater benefit
to the mass activity.
Hence again we find those latent activities as to the
entity's interest in groups and mass activity, mass
settlement, mass relationships, as a part of the entity's
experience.
Thus in the present, - as an organizer in whatever field of
service the entity may choose, the entity may find helpful
influences and urges in the experience. Thus the entity is a
natural leader, though - as indicated - at times questioned
as to its determining factors.
Before that the entity was in the Persian and Arabian land,
though the entity then was a native of the land of Said, or
the hill country of what is now the Indian land.
But under those activities which arose in the "city in the
hills and the plains," the entity rose to a position in which
it was of great helpful forces in that city, as an
interpreter of the language of the east to those in the
Egyptian and Carpathian and Persian lands. Thus the entity
became as a teacher, an instructor to those various groups
that arose through that particular land and period.
Coming under the direction of the teacher or leader, Uhjltd,
in the city in the hills and the plains, it brought to the
entity its particular interest in healing arts, - as
pertaining especially to swelling in feet and limbs, that
arose from the diets and the activities in same.
The name then was Ese-bas.
In the present from that sojourn we find the various
interests as of the occult, as well as the extremes, become a
portion of the entity's innate expression; that as the entity
looks for, and yet bides its time to attain to those innate
desires.
Before that the entity was in the Egyptian land, during those
periods of the turmoils and strifes which arose during those
periods of rebellion, - when there was the banishment of the
Priest and those close in his activity.
The entity was among those who chose to be among those
banished, and held close to those activities pertaining to
the temple service when eventually reestablished with the
Priest.
Thus in the Temple of Sacrifice we find the entity the more
active, in enabling individuals in their preparations for
particular service in the various lands, as well as the
various departments in the land during that period.
The name then was Tek-aar-en.
As to the abilities of the entity in the present, then, and
that to which it may attain, and how:
First, know thine own ideal, - spiritual, mental and
material; not as to what ye would have others do, but what ye
would do for others.
Study to show thyself approved unto that ideal, in that
sincerity ye demand of self and of others; keeping self
unspotted from condemnation or question.
And be active in those channels in which ye may enable others
to appreciate whatever is their lot, and to make the most of
same.
For, those things that are as hindrances or troubles MUST be
turned into stepping-stones, and not stumbling-stones; else a
soul falls backward rather than progresses.
For, He leaves not those comfortless who seek to know His
way.
SEEK and ye shall find; KNOCK and it shall be opened unto
thee.
For the Lord keepeth His promises to those who love His
coming.
We are through for the present.
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BACKGROUND
8/12/40 She requested a Life Rdg. for herself and son, Mr.
[
2327]. "I had the pleasure of meeting you when you came to
N.Y. and have been ever since planning to ask you for a
reading."
REPORTS
9/01/40 She wrote: "I am very glad to get my rdg. and I am
reading it and rereading to get the full meaning. One
paragraph beginning with the words: 'Sincerity is the
greatest virtue' [
2331-6, Par. 12], etc., is rather involved
and I would be very grateful if you could possibly clarify it
for me. It is very correct of my character. I am fearful of
others and therefore of expressing myself. I have no faith
in myself. A very common ailment - in our days. I know this
rdg. is going to help me find my bearings. Many thanks, dear
Mr. Cayce."
9/04/40 EC wrote: "We feel that statement about your
sincerity is the most complimentary thing that can be said
about anyone. While it may keep you from giving full
expression at times, to be sincere is the highest virtue one
can have, in my humble opinion. For with it one is sure to
have many friends, as I am sure you have. I feel personally
that one can never have too many friends, nor even a single
friend he can afford to lose. The rdg. is right, I am sure,
when it says you are sincere."
9/14/40 She requested physical rdg.
2368-1 for her little
grandson, saying: "I have been meaning to write you but have
been very busy. Thank you for replying and I think I have
puzzled out the paragraph I wrote to you about. Sincerity
may be - and to my make-up is a virtue - but it can also be a
great drawback but I can not help that, because if you are
sincere you just can't help but express it and sometimes -
'one talks out of turn.'... I am so glad, dear Mr. Cayce,
that I am lucky enough to know you and am very grateful for
your benevolent attitude."
11/07/40 She requested Life Rdg. for her cousin, Mr. [
2399].
When he came to be present for his rdg. he referred to her as
Countess [
2331].
7/07/43 She requested a copy of
2368-1 and 2331-1, saying: "I
have just read your book [Thomas Sugrue's THERE IS A RIVER]
and am doing all I can to distribute it among my friends.
The chapter on 'Philosophy' is the perfect summing up of the
book. I do hope the book will be translated and get a wider
scope abroad. I am sure it will find a great following in
foreign countries. With every good wish for your progress in
your wonderful work," [
2331]
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