This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the home of Mr. David E. Kahn, 20 Woods Lane, Scarsdale, N.Y., this 7th day of May, 1941, in accordance with request made by the self Miss [2559], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., Virginia Beach, Va., recommended by Mrs. [2174].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Miss [2559]. Born July 21, 1900, in Hamburg, Germany.

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1. 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, that to which it may attain, and how. You will answer the questions, as I ask them:
2. EC: (In going back over years from the present - " - '32 - yes, changes - '29 - '23 - developments and change - '16 - preparation - " etc., on back to birth date.)
3. Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as or called [2559].
4. In giving the interpretations of the records as we find them, these are given with the intent and purpose that this may be a helpful experience for the entity; enabling it to better fulfil those purposes for which it entered this present experience.
5. The entity itself is "sensitive," and should, with the application of its abilities, use that sensitiveness in analyzing and in enabling those with whom it may work to fulfil their better developments; that is, minimizing their faults, magnifying their virtues.
6. Many and varied have been the experiences of the entity. Some have been attained through the purging of the body influences.
7. Rather consider these as possibilities, as applicable experiences in the present activities: There are the body, mind and soul. These are the phases of man's hopes, his realizations, his personal activity. These present the three-dimensional phase of man's awareness. To be sure, there are other phases, yet in material expression it is true that he only becomes aware of same through some phase of the three-dimensional experience. As might be indicated, it is one thing to have a book with its dimensions, another with its color, its cut or its good or cheap binding; yet these have little or nothing to do with the content of that as may be called a book.
8. So, in attempting to give an entity such as this the information as to its experiences through material sojourns, the urges that arise from the application of lessons attained in other dimensions, it is like attempting to describe that for which we have little or no vocabulary - in that particular realm of thought or activity.
9. Yet, in a material plane there are those phases of activity that are sensed through body forces, - as the five senses; though these do not express or manifest the character, the shape or the form of that body.
10. But it is what one does ABOUT the knowledge as may be attained that produces or brings growth or glory to the body, mind or the soul.
11. If there is only a consideration of bodily influences, the entity must of its very self remain very material-minded, yet may be fully aware of the mental and spiritual phases of its experience or awareness.
12. Or, an entity may only dwell upon - or feel so impelled as to apply only - the mental or the visionary, or the hopeful or wishful thinking, as to become impractical in a practical world.
13. Or, one may be so impelled by the vision or the spirit of activity, whether it be force, power, might, beauty, grace, harmony or what not, as to lose sight of the growth that is necessary in all phases of that awareness.
14. As the entity is what may be called psychic, or sensitive, we find that rhythm, beauty, static as well as the living and magnifying of harmonious forces are a portion of the entity's experience.
15. Thus, for the most helpfulness to be attained, there needs to be the realizing and the awareness that in the material experience the self is also - as the spiritual force - body, mind, soul; or God, the Son, the Spirit. For, those influences answer to something within self. And as the body, mind and soul are one, so are the helps, the hopes, the abilities one; when in each phase of self's seeking expression those influences as respond to the phases of material development, or material manifestations, are called upon to function in their proper relationship, their proper place in this material experience.
16. These adages or proverbs, then, are well in the entity's experience; for these are universal laws, and apply to the spiritual concept as well as material manifestation:
17. Like begets like - as ye sow, so shall ye reap - as ye would that others should do to you, do ye even so to them - as ye do it to the least of thy associates or thy brethren, so ye do to that Creative Force, that influence of spirit that is manifesting through thine own self.
18. To thine own SELF be true, and ye will not be false to any.
19. For, the expression of thyself is that god ye worship, - call it by any name, it is that ye put first and foremost.
20. Hence the needs of analyzing in study, the needs of analyzing and applying in thy dealings with others.
21. The body, this entity, is exceptionally endowed with that faculty of attraction. Hence the entity is a good instructor, and that should be a portion of this entity's experience with others.
22. There is the ability to be affable and to "get along," as would be called, with others; that ability to apply itself in the best manner under all circumstances, whether under great stress of material, mental or spiritual doubt.
23. These are virtues. Nourish them, cherish them, and use them. For, in their use - as in love, as in hope, as in charity, as in longsuffering - they grow by their use. For, they are eternal.
24. That which is temporal passeth away. That which is constructive, creative, lives on. Good grows. Bad decreases as it destroys.
25. In giving astrological aspects, the urges latent and manifested, - these, as may be indicated from that just given, are being altered or changed in their expression. For, these are only urges. And remember, no urge - whether astrological or material surpasses that impelling force of the WILL of the entity, that birthright which is the gift of the Creator; that produces individuality as well as establishes that attunement to the Creative Force we call God.
26. For, it is not by might nor by power, but by the spirit of truth that we are made free. In the way of love, kindness, patience, longsuffering, we grow in grace, in knowledge, in understanding of our relationships to our Creative Force or God.
27. These ye have manifested, these ye do manifest in thy daily life. Hold fast to them!
28. While there are latent and hidden powers in thine own abilities, give expression to that ye know to be in keeping with thy ideal, thy concept of what ye would have thy neighbor, thy friend, do to thee.
29. Manifest more and more that ye would have thy Lord, thy God, to be like, if He were like thee in the flesh. For, ye see reflected in the face, yea in the mind, yea in the spirit of others that which is thy own concept of thy Maker, - because of the manner in which ye approach each soul.
30. As to the appearances in the earth, then, - we find here the greater expression of that which is the experience of the entity in the present, and that which may be applied in the daily life to meet the problems of this material experience.
31. While problems arise, they have made thee strong. Be not weary, then, in well-doing. For, thou hast set thy foot on the path. Keep thy face to the light of truth in the Christ, and the shadows will fall farther and farther behind, - as ye approach that throne of mercy, as ye show mercy; of love, as ye show love; of grace, as ye show and manifest grace in thy dealings with thy fellow man.
32. Before this the entity was in the land of the present sojourn, during those periods of the early settlings in the land; especially in Plymouth or Salem and that area where there were the first settlers in the land.
33. The entity, however, was of the natives of the land. Hence the entity in the present is TRULY of this land more than many who were born here during this experience.
34. For, in the meetings of those that offered thanks and then LIVED same in their lives, in their dealings with others, did the entity see and experience that which has been and is latent, and yet oft the manifested expression of the impelling influence and hopes of this present entity.
35. In that experience the entity was known as Mode Wing. The entity gained; though tender in its associations, the entity was disappointed oft, and swore vengeance - and has met same in its experience.
36. Remember, swear not by heaven - for it is His throne; nor by the earth - for it is His footstool. For that ye sow, that ye meet.
37. In the present, from those experiences, those abilities to adjust self to the varied circumstances are a part of the entity; also the abilities to work with the hands, as well as the appreciation and the joy of the out of doors, - whether in wind OR weather, - these are parts of the entity's inner self.
38. Stay close to nature in thy abilities. And in thy application of thy teaching others, teach also their appreciation, their thanks to nature, - and for reasons as may be so easily, so readily gained by entering into same through that appreciation. The littlest, the smallest individuals, are those who lack the ability of appreciation. Stress that in thy vocational guidance, as well as in the rhythm of life; the rhythm of body-expression for the beauties of the awakening in the body, the mind, the soul; the possibilities, the opportunities offered in nature for expression.
39. Before that the entity was in the land of the present nativity, during those periods when there were individuals gathering for a unified ideal, or as those who were in the beginnings of the Holy Wars.
40. These brought periods of dissension and discouragement to the entity. Not until the latter portion of that experience were there periods of mental and soul development, when the entity had opened self in body and mind to the lessons in nature.
41. For, the entity learned much of hardships, of disappointments, because of others misplacing ideas, or misplacing ideals for ideas. These in the present find that expression in the entity of its doubting itself at times, and yet when alone very positive, very sure. Yet because of others and their influence, doubts arise.
42. Hold fast to that faith as ye learned in nature, as ye see so well expressed; that though ye may be dead in appearance ye are alive if there is the spirit of truth, the motivative force in thy activity in every sphere of thy relationships to others.
43. Before that the entity was in the promised Land, during those periods when there were the activities of the peoples from Rome among those peoples there; during and following the ministry of the Son of Man, the Prince of Peace, the Savior in the earth.
44. The entity was among the offspring of a companionship between a Roman and one of the Palestine land. Hence the entity through that experience was in the position of questioning self, questioning others, because of the variation produced in some places, some sections, by class distinction.
45. Yet those truths, those tenets gained there, - under the tutelage of that parent of the faith in the household of Cornelius, - brought hope, understanding, the ability to judge only as ye would desire to be judged by others.
46. Thus, the entity was not only one whose parentage in authority brought helpful forces through the experience, but the entity in its application of its abilities was as a teacher, - especially of economic and political science, political economy, political affability, and language. All of these were a part of the entity's experience in that sojourn.
47. Hence in the present sojourn, through the varied phases of its relationships to others, these have been and are a part of the experience of the entity.
48. The name then was Chardee.
49. Before that the entity was in the Chaldean land, during those periods when there were other lands brought under submission, - politically.
50. The entity then was a princess in that land. Yet, coming under the care of some of those that were as but slaves, the entity gained by that association.
51. Abilities as a danseuse, abilities as an artist, abilities as a musician, arise from the entity's application of the tenets gained in the youth, in the meeting of the problems in the court during those periods of activity, - even in the court of Nebuchadnezzar, the king in Babylonia. Though the entity was of the Babylonians, it was not as those of the legends; of Babylon but not a Babylonian. For, the entity applied its abilities not to excite or to satisfy the selfish appetites, but rather was known for its beauty, its grace, its dependability in developing body and mind to those of the beauties rather than the low, the mean things as may arise from gratifying appetites.
52. The name then was Schardezrah. And this was one of the great material experiences of the body-entity, as also the experience as the dove or the coat wing (Mode Wing). For, there were the purposes, the desires for the manifesting of beauty and grace among those with whom the entity constantly came in contact through that sojourn.
53. It is well to use those promptings in this present experience.
54. Before that the entity was in the Egyptian land, during those periods when those from Atlantis were entering.
55. The entity was among the first of the offspring of the Atlanteans in the Egyptian land. Thus the adapting of self in body, in expression to that new environ, has brought problems of the same nature in the present experience of the entity.
56. For, the desire to hold to legends as well as the stories or tales as were told brought periods of wonderment, of disturbing forces. Yet the entity brought much to many through that experience in a helpful manner, when accepting the new orders under those who directed the services in the Temple of Sacrifice, and especially in the Temple Beautiful.
57. There again was the dance, the expression of the body for the glorification, the appreciation of the gifts from the Creator; and these may be brought into being as a part of the present experience of the entity.
58. The name then was Chi-Eloir.
59. As to the abilities of the entity in the present, then:
60. How may one tell a violet to be beautiful, or to give off more of its fragrance? These are a part of the entity.
61. Hence hold fast to that thou hast purposed in thine heart to do. For, having set foot on the path, look not backward. Remember Lot's wife.
62. Look up, lift up; even as ye may lift others in thy service, in thy activity in instructing in all or any of those channels in which ye choose to give expression to the GLORIES of nature and of God, in the Christ-Consciousness.
63. Ready for questions.
64. (Q) How may I best continue my teaching and at the same time successfully continue the development of my art work (the drawing to music) which I so long to do?
    (A) Budget thy time. Leave off neither of these. For, as ye find thy expression of self ye will find the opportunities also.
    Be not weary in well-doing; for ye are on the road to that ye hope to attain.
65. (Q) Would I be able to do better work in the Southwest, among the Indians, where I have such a desire to be?
    (A) Being among them, of them, is it any wonder! In the Southwest - after another year - seek thy labors, thy expressions.
66. (Q) How can this be made possible, and through what channels?
    (A) Through the same channels in which ye are laboring at present, as associated with the Indian service - governmental.
67. (Q) How may it be possible for me to spend the summer there?
    (A) Not this summer. After the next, then ye may spend thy summers and thy winters there, if ye like.
    Ye have much to give. Think not because it may for the moment be hidden that it will lose its power, its might. For, though the violet may shrink away, never being seen even by man, it gives its beauty and its grace to its Maker. To HIM look, not merely for encouragement but for the glory. And to MAN will come the honor in seeking to follow in thy ways.
68. (Q) How may I find greater expression of my desire and ability to bring harmonious relations between groups?
    (A) As indicated, by the study and analyzing of that ye taught, and by that as has been indicated; minimizing the faults, magnifying the virtues, - not only in those with whom ye work but in thyself; condemn not anyone.
69. (Q) How can I overcome the terrible timidity in speaking with people?
    (A) Do not attempt to overcome. Rather let the speaking come as from the heart in a service to others.
    For, this is a grace, - this is a beauty. Do not, because of the boisterousness of others, allow this to become a stumblingstone. Rather realize and know that it is the real steppingstone to thy success.
70. (Q) How may I completely free myself from the hypnotic influence of certain persons, which hinders me at times in my work?
    (A) Surround thyself, ever, with the white light of the Christ-Consciousness, and all of these will pass away.
    Know deep within self, - know in thy body, in thy mind, in thy soul, as He hath promised of old, - "I stand at the door - whosoever will, open - I will enter - I will ABIDE with thee always."
    In that shelter no harm may come.
    Keep that way open; close the doors to others.
71. We are through for the present.

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REPORTS

1. 5/08/41 [2559]'s ltr. to GD: "Kindly extend my best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Cayce. It has been a great experience to have Mr. Cayce's 'Reading', which I feel will be of great help and a guidance in my endeavors to work with, and for people.
   "I do so hope to see you all again..."
2. 5/18/41 [2559]'s ltr. to EC: "Many thanks for your kind letter and good wishes.
   "I am sorry that I cannot be with you at the Congress this time, but I shall be thinking of you all.
   "I have re-read your 'Reading' many times and it has helped me to clarify certain aspects of my life.
   "Kindly extend all good wishes to every-one."

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