Edgar Cayce Readings, 2573-1

Time: 10:40 to 11:05 A. M. Eastern Daylight Savings Time. ..., N.Y.

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, 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 - " - '40 - changes that if adhered to will be well - '34 - change in relations - " etc., on back to birth date.)
Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as or called [2573].
In giving the interpretations of the records as we find them, many urges latent and manifested appear in rather an unusual guise.
For, the activities in which the entity finds self - these will manifest themselves, or have manifested themselves and been put aside.
But these we choose in the interpretations with the desire and purpose that this be a helpful experience for the entity, enabling it to better fulfil that purpose for which it entered this present experience.
While it is not all of life to live, each soul enters for a purpose. And it is not merely to gain fame or fortune, nor to be thought well of in the material plane only; but it is a real spiritual and mental experience also.
The entity has two distinct natures, and at times appears to be very optimistic and at others very pessimistic. This at times causes some disturbance in the minds of those with whom the entity is associated. Apparently, to some, the entity is inconsistent.
The virtue of consistency should be nourished, or the lack of it corrected. For as the entity journeys through life he should minimize the faults and magnify the virtues; not only in self and self's relationships to things, to conditions and to individuals, but also minimize the faults and magnify the virtues in the associates.
Thus the halfway mark, or the being temperate in the pessimism and the optimism would be a lesson for the entity to attain.
There are natural interests in things political. This is also well, if not abused. For, know, - while political affiliation is a service, as well as those things that come through political affiliation in the civil service - as the name indicates; and as given by the prophets of old, he that is greatest among you will be the servant, will do the service to all, - there is also carried with same a greater responsibility.
We find there is the inclination also for travel. And this experience should be one in which the entity will see many sides of life. For, as we find, the activities eventually should be in that direction of an inspector, or as a detective, as one to hunt out clues as to this or that phase of man's experience.
These should be channels in which greater outlet may come. Whether it will be as postal inspector, express inspector, or the government inspector of such activities, will depend upon the manner in which the entity applies itself.
As we find, eventually there may come the opportunity for the entity to attain moneys from buried treasures. Be sure you seek out those to whom these belong!
The astrological aspects have meant little in the experience of the entity, save the high mental ability and the abilities in Uranus to make itself affable - but also it makes for interest in the unusual, in the out of the ordinary, the oddities in life's experience. These may be well, if they are not abused - or if they are not used merely for self-indulgence or self-gratification.
As to the appearances in the earth, - while these are not all, we find that these indicate the characteristics through the emotional forces having to do with those things outlined as a part of the real experience. For, the entity lives INWARDLY tense, outwardly serene.
These then are the appearances as we find them that affect, or that may affect, the entity in the present; depending upon the natural application. But study spirituality, as well as the mental forces. For, life is an opportunity. Do not abuse same.
Before this the entity was in the land of the present nativity, during those early periods when there were exchanges - when changes were being wrought as to the directing or governmental forces; or when the exchanges were made in the period of Stuyvesant and those who came into power from the English forces.
The entity took advantage of those periods, and become rather one in power and authority - by its abilities to "out guess," as it were, some of the other individuals.
The name then was Max Klausen. The entity gained materially, mentally; lost spiritually.
Hence the spiritual needs to be rather that stressed in the present; not that as of mediocre nature, but rather the sincere spirituality, seeing the spiritual truths in the material angles of relationships with others.
In that experience the entity became active in almost all of the political forces; first in the preparing for preservation - or the fire fighting, then the insurance, and then that of law, and then the activities as pertained to protection - or the policing. All of these were portions of the entity's experience, not only in the actual activities in the beginning, but later the director or ruler over such.
Before that the entity was in the Promised Land, when there was the returning, the rebuilding of the activities in the Holy City - the rebuilding of the temple as well as the rebuilding of the walls.
Hence the acquaintanceships with those in authority - as Nehemiah, Ezra, Zerubbabel, all of those in authority in the various phases - were portions of the entity's experience; and the entity acted as a guard on the wall. Also the entity was acquainted with those outside the wall, and questions arose. Yet the entity, after the associations with those close in the temple, became one to whom authority was entrusted; and thus brought greater development, materially, mentally and spiritually for the entity.
The name then was Jesebden.
In the present from same know, while it may be well to be acquainted with the shady sides, truth and spirit must be the promptings of the material, the moral and the social relationships with things, conditions and peoples.
Before that the entity was among the tribe of Judah, when the children of Israel left Egypt - being among those born in the wilderness; and was closely associated in those activities when there was the taking of the city that later became the Holy City.
Hence the entity was close in the families of Caleb, - in the name then Jesreeeal.
In the experience the entity brought to its activities the helpful forces, for it searched out many of those things where there was the gathering of jewels, gold, silver, brass and tin, that had been put away by those peoples who were fearful of the results of the invasions.
Hence the entity tends towards an interest in such. And from such may come material returns. But be sure as to the sources.
As to the activities in the present, and that to which it may attain, and how:
First, study thyself. For in the study of thine own nature ye may better fit thyself to know others; ye may better prepare thyself for directing and guiding others who may be entrusted in thy care.
Study to show thyself approved unto thy ideal, that ye choose.
Be consistent in all things, for consistency is indeed a jewel.
In judgments, - judge not lest ye be judged with that same judgment.
As to activities, - anything that has to do with service; secret service, special dispensations for postal service or the like - these are the channels through which the greater opportunities may come. Hence keep in those directions. Do not rely too much on political pull ONLY. It has its place, but efficiency in self MAKES for the pull that may be obtained in any relationships or associations.
Ready for questions.
(Q) How long shall I have to wait until I am appointed as a regular clerk in the Post Office?
(A) This will depend upon circumstances, to be sure, and as to how well the entity is able to fill the position of same. Study postal on the rail also. This will aid the entity in all of its activity.
We are through for the present.
Copy to Self
Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

See 349-18 and 349-19 asking about marriage to Mr. [2573].
3/10/36 She wrote that she was marrying [2573] on 5/10/36: "[2573] has a B.S. and an M.A. in chemistry and he did want to teach it, but that seems to be very difficult at present. He has been clerking in a shoe store and he starts at a regular job about 3/15th, still in the shoe store. What else can he do?"
3/12/40 "[2573] is now working in the P.O. and his hours are most unsteady."
6/02/41 "[2573] is secretly impressed with the baby's Life Rdg. [2498-1] and even mentions a rdg. on himself, and believe me, that is something!"

REPORTS

8/22/41 Wife [349]'s letter: "I appreciate the rdgs. [349-23 and 2573-1]. Thanks a million.
"[2573] is peculiar. Wish I could talk to you about it. What does it mean about the hidden money? We realize, too, that political pull is not enough. [2573] has always turned down the idea when presented to him, as he is a good, hard worker... [2573] makes so darn little money now. I don't like to complain. I'm grateful for what I have, but it limits one in doing the things he'd like to do.
"I appreciate what you do for me. You know that."
8/26/41 EC's letter: "Few if any Life Rdgs. have ever suggested such things - will be interesting to see it work out. Hope if he has the opportunity to get in on a buried treasure he will take the chance, for am sure it can and may work out to a very fine thing."
2/12/42 Wife [349]'s letter: "I suppose ultimately the P.O. will pay better salaries but the 2 yrs. he has been there have been hellish."
8/02/67 Wife's letter: "Our son [2498] is now 26 and [...] is 23. [2498] is in the theatrical agency business and [...] is at the Univ. of Chicago working towards a Master's degree in International Relations and Economics. [2573] and I are going along, trying to keep on an even keel and keep things going, financially and otherwise, but if we keep our health, that is the most important."