Edgar Cayce Readings, 2339-1

Time and Place: 3:40 to 4:10 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. Chicago, Ill.

TEXT

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 the years from the present - " - '28 - what a change of circumstance! - '26 - " etc., on back to birth date.)
Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as or called [2339]. (What a change in circumstance!)
In giving the interpretations of the records as we find them here, these are chosen with the desire and purpose that this be a helpful experience for the entity; enabling the entity to so apply its virtues as to magnify them through this sojourn, and to so mitigate the faults as to lessen their influence in the present sojourn.
Much is indicated as having been submerged through circumstance, and that it has seemed well to do in this experience.
Hence oft there is indicated innately that longing within for that not fully attained or accomplished thus far in the experience.
One quite capable of writing; one especially gifted as to rhyme.
One who seeks oft to know the whys within the own experience; and one whose intuition, more oft than otherwise, guides the entity aright. Then, heed more oft those latent urges respecting the manner of harmonizing or unifying activities within the experience of the entity.
The fields of service may be in activity as a helper to others, - whether in the home or in the office. For, the entity has the abilities to quiet the fears of others, and to bring a state of harmony and of trust - through the entity's abilities for directing or controlling others.
One gifted towards a religious influence; yet lacking in being one that is thoroughly, or oldfashionedly, orthodox.
One that may add a great deal to the pleasure and comfort of others by its mere presence.
Hence the entity is a natural home builder and mother.
In the astrological aspects these are latent and manifested urges, as the period indicated under the Piscean; thus giving a religious or a routine thought.
Thus as a rhymist, or as a householder, as a writer, the entity finds the surroundings at times vague. And for this the entity finds self condemned at times; and this is - and has been - covered up in disappointments.
Thus these influences of self as well as others in its sincerity (which is indicated as a virtue of the entity), in such ways and manners as to point out the mental and spiritual attitudes for others.
The entity becomes one interested in occult forces, as indicated in the Uranian influence. Thus the extremes in many ways, in conditions, in circumstances, in environs that have been and are a portion of the entity's experience.
Jupiter is as a benevolent influence. Hence we find periods of disturbing influences, and then periods in which most of the activities appear to bring forth fruit worthy of acceptation.
As to the appearances of the entity in the earth, - these we find have been quite varied. There have been periods when there were the quick returns, as it were, to the environmental forces of the earth, and other periods when there have been long lapses ensuing. Thus a portion of that moody experience is indicated from this, as well as the high emotional nature.
However, the entity does not mistake mental emotions for spiritual awakenings - which is unusual to many. For, the entity does not always even give due credit to the abilities of self.
The DON'TS are: Do not condemn self. Do not overlook nor submerge, for, the mere fact of material questioning, material doubts, material thoughts or material things; but give expression more to the very harmony or poem that is a part of the experience.
Before this the entity was in the land nigh unto the present sojourn, during those periods when there were the frontier forces being carried on in what was called Fort Dearborn.
The entity was not only acquainted with the harmony and beauty of nature in the spring as well as in the harvest seasons, but was also trained in the commercial activities.
Hence the entity is one that budgets its abilities, its strength, its finance, its relationships with others. This is well indeed, provided these are not merely surface indications. Not that the entity is insincere, but rather that there are periods when the entity gives others the impression that not all that is known is contributed, or that the entity is not perfectly satisfied with self.
In the main through that experience, as Marge McCulley, the entity gained. Though oft under material hardships, the ability to give freely of the abilities brought that which is helpful.
For, abilities in virtue, in sincerity, in love, in faith, in hope, are indeed the growing influences that bring harmony into the experience of the entity.
And in the present those quite varying conditions will be a part of the entity's experience, and in its present environs much of that some call karma, - because of the close associations, - is indicated in the experience. Yet, make these things that are at variance as things upon which to build, and not allowing them to become destructive in the experience.
Before that the entity was in the English land, during those periods of turmoils as were sought by those who would declare peace and the universality of the brotherhood of man and the fatherhood of God. These were well, and brought much praise by all of those through that sojourn; and the entity was in the name Sara Browning.
The abilities as the nurse, as the caretaker, as well as the teacher, arise from those experiences through that sojourn. And these we find need rather the glorifying through the abilities of creative forces being active in self, rather than merely pushing along with circumstance, changing the abilities of the self often.
Before that the entity was in the Egyptian land, during those periods when there was the segregation of those who had through the sacrifices in body prepared themselves for definite service.
The entity acted in the capacity of one that today would be called a seer, a prophetess; for the entity joined well with the priest through the period of exile, as well as in its manner of approach to those activities throughout the experience.
Thus we find the entity's interest not only in psychic forces as manifested by those through the experience, but in the renewing of the body for definite service or activity.
In the experience the entity brought much of harmony, and it may be said that the entity was an excellent interpreter of song, as well as of activities among that group of associates who defended and who carried the banner for the land of that sojourn.
As to the abilities of the entity in the present, and that to which it may attain, and how:
Hold fast to those environs in which the entity finds its manifestation; studying to show self approved unto the Creative Forces, or God, as the entity has manifested in the present, as the entity may magnify in the periods to come.
These, and the applying of self in those directions to succor, to aid others, are the fields of service; not neglecting the weightier duties as of assistant procurator of those expressions through which the souls may make manifest.
Let not thy right hand know what thy left had doeth, and study to show self approved without condemning others. For, God is not mocked, and whatsoever the entity, the soul soweth, that must it also indeed reap.
Let thy light shine unto others; not in a boastfulness, but in attaining, - in that not only self but others may be blessed by the well-doing that is an outcome of the many efforts in the present.
Ready for questions.
(Q) Please explain why I seem to sob from within.
(A) As indicated, frustration of ideals brought about by apparent circumstance, in which much of that beautiful has been subjugated in the experience of the entity.
(Q) How can I use my life to be of the most help to others, and at the same time make a living for myself?
(A) As a teacher, as a nurse, or as one that gives or lends self to spiritual and divine understanding.
Know, only that ye have and give away is really thine; and only such may ye present to Him who would have you one with Him. Yet let thy light shine in many, many places.
We are through for the present.
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BACKGROUND

8/24/40 [2339]'s ltr. to EC:
Chicago, Ill.
Mr. Edgar Cayce
Dear Friend
I have been a student of the occult for a good many years, I am seeking a reading for myself and to help others. I have tried to help my fellow men all I could. I am nursing at the present time a practical nurse my age keeps me from making very much money people want young help, my feet are bad that is a handicap also.
At one time I was a member of the Amorac in San Jose, California but I had to give it up I could not keep up the dues so I understand some of the occult laws.
I am seeking this reading to better myself.
I will set August 29th at 3 o'clock Chicago time for the date of my reading. I hope this is correct you wanted me to set the time, that is the way I understood it. Mr. Cayce there is one thing I would like you to find out for me if possible. I seem to sob from within I cannot understand the reason.
I am separated from my husband for eighteen years, I had a very unhappy married life for twenty years.
I have talked to you like I would talk to a friend I hope I have not taken to much of your time.
Sincerely, Mrs. [2329] Chicago, Ill.