This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the Grove Park Inn [?], Asheville, N.C., this 10th day of December, 1928.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Mr. [257], Conductor; (?), Steno.

TEXT

1. [257]: You will have the mental, physical and material body of [2597] and his superiors and associates in business and social life, also his customers. You will answer the questions on this body that he will ask you.
2. EC: We have the body, physical, mental and material and the associations and relations of [2597]. The mental we have had before. In the physical forces of this body we find are very good in many respects. There are physically those conditions of which the body mental and physical should take notice of. All work and no play is as bad as all play with no work.
3. Mentally and physically there should be relaxation for the body for the best mental, physical and material development. (By material it is meant successful management, profit, money returns and general advancement). For while the body is good in many ways there is too much strain, strength and vitality lost in continually strengthening the mental attitude at the expense of the better self. It is best then that cognizance, or attention, be taken of those conditions.
4. As for "superiors," few are equal to the body in the mental or material potentialities that count for real worth. Some may lord, but few may equal the abilities of this body. In the "Associates" of the body, "give" that as is necessary and same will be met by the body in its relations. We have no superiors here to this body.
5. (Q) Do my superiors accept my action in the spirit it is meant?
   (A) We have no superior here. We have associates. There are those who may command, not superiors. This covers a vast deal of territory or association. In few words, "NO", they do not always accept as it is meant or given, yet the intent or purport of body is in accord with that as is JUST. Justice here may be defined as "equal to that meted by such command".
6. (Q) Do my associates accept my actions in the spirit it is meant?
   (A) Many whom the body associates with as commander or leader accepted MUCH MORE in the way and manner than meant, than some who would lord or command over this body. Some of his associates do accept his actions in the spirit it is meant and some do not.
7. (Q) Should I change my action toward my superiors and agree when I feel that it is not for the best, and be a "yes-sir"?
   (A) NO.
8. (Q) Do I discourage [257] by disagreeing with him in the attitude he takes toward the factory?
   (A) No.
9. (Q) Are any of the officials of the General Electric Company again [against?] Mr. [257]'s attitude?
   (A) More often the word of Mr. [2597] than Mr. [257] is sought, tho the two combined may more effectively satisfy those so disposed or those desiring relationship with the factory.
10. (Q) How does The General Electric Company feel toward our merchandise?
    (A) Favorable.
11. (Q) Are they sincere in their statement that the merchandise is satisfactory and the best received from any manufacturer?
    (A) This may be answered in one word, "yes". Yet this would not entirely cover the situation as exists between various departments of such products by General Electric, for these have much red tape as representing distribution, acceptance and rejections, and each individual must often times manifest or physically express their official capabilities [crossed out and replaced by "positions"].
12. (Q) Will they give us an equal share of their business when next orders are placed?
    (A) Too large a question. There will be, with the proper incentives, due consideration given the factory when new merchandise is desired.
13. (Q) What is Westinghouse's attitude toward our company?
    (A) This is different. A different condition entirely. There are those in charge that must be sold on the production, that[?] there need be no fear of production not being given properly. Then the orders will follow freely. As given, satisfactory in that, as has been delivered, in most cases has been satisfactory to the various departments of same.
14. (Q) Were the Kolster people at Newark pleased with services rendered by Carolina Wood Products Company this year?
    (A) Very good. This has already been indicated. They are satisfied with services rendered by [2597] and with [2597].
15. (Q) Will Kolster place sufficient business to in a measure offset the great loss suffered by the factory this year through inability of Kolster to deliver panels on time?
    (A) Again conditions are to be considered. Those, rather than [2597] should handle this matter. That portion served by [2597] not equalled by other concerns delivering merchandise to same factory. Other concerns not equal to [2597] in delivering as promptly and of quality to Kolster as [2597]'s factory. This is a matter for Sales Department to work out with [257].
16. We are through for the present.

BACKGROUND

1. 4/01/28 He obtained Physical Reading via Mr. [257].
2. 8/04/28 See 257-29 in re business associations between Mr. [2597] and Mr. [257].
3. 11/12/28 See Mental-Spiritual Reading for daughter, Miss [4987].

REPORTS

1. 1/04/29 EC's letter to [2597]:
   Mr. [2597] ..., N.C.
   My dear Mr. [2597]
   I certainly didn't think - when I last saw you in Asheville - that it would be so long before I wrote you a line to tell you how much I enjoyed being with you and knowing you better, and meeting your family, and how I appreciated the kindness and courtesy shown me while I was there. But soon after leaving Asheville I went to New York for a couple of days and contracted the "flu" while I was there, and have been "laid up" until the last two days. So I had rather a feverish Christmas.
   I certainly hope that things have been well for you and yours, and that things have been going along nicely. You will let me hear from you, won't you?
   I want to ask if they have had the opportunity to ship out the part of the furniture that they said was on hand, and to have some idea of when we might expect the rest - so that we can make our plans and arrangements regarding the Hospital. I would appreciate your letting me hear from you regarding this.
   With kindest personal regards, and asking to be remembered to your family, I am
   Sincerely, EDGAR CAYCE [EC:GD]
   Copy sent to Mr. [257]
2. 2/20/29 Mr. [2597] obtained a Physical Reading for his daughter, Miss [4987].
3. 4/07/29 Mr. [2597] obtained a second Physical Reading for his daughter, Miss [4987].
4. 7/12/29 See 2597-3, his second Physical Reading.

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