Edgar Cayce Readings, 2598-1

Time and Place: 10:45 to 11:00 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. New York, N.Y.

TEXT

HLC: You will go over this body carefully, examine it thoroughly, and tell me the conditions you find at the present time; giving the cause of the existing conditions, also suggestions for help and relief of this body, answering the questions, as I ask them:
EC: Yes, we have the body here, [2598].
As we find, while the body is very good in many respects, there are tendencies - and hindrances - which affect the better physical functioning of the body.
These corrections made, we would find not only the better physical reactions but a better mental outlook and the hopes, the aspirations, physically improved.
Then, these are the conditions as we find them with this body, [2598] we are speaking of:
Owing to some subluxations that exist in the cerebrospinal system, especially in the area of the lumbar axis AND the 2nd and 3rd cervical, there are the inclinations for a toxic reaction. This produces a slowing up of impulses to the activity of organs, though we do not find any organic disturbance. Functionally, the assimilation, the lung and the throat AND the responses from the glandular forces of the adrenals are slowed in their reaction.
The toxic conditions, if they continue to react upon the body, may cause not only nerve suppression but eventually nerve repulsion and destruction, - especially in the extremities of the body.
And the reflexes to the reactions in the sensory forces are gradually being impaired, so that the lapse of memory is gradually coming about, or the inability to retain a visualized reflection of the conditions.
These reflect themselves, as indicated, in the functional system; and upon the centers particularly where there is the coordination between cerebrospinal and sympathetic in their flexes and reactions or reflexes in the body and in the mental processes.
In the organs themselves we find only the retention, or slowing. At times there are those heavinesses through the lung, the conditions of phlegm in throat and bronchi, the slowness through the activity of the eliminating system; and the resultant conditions at times of a heaviness through the extremities, across the hips, across the knees, through the feet, the hand, the arms, are experienced.
Then, in making correction of these, as we find, - it would be done through the hydrotherapy reactions:
We would begin, then, with a slow or low cabinet sweat, followed by a correction osteopathically in the lumbar and sacral area, coordinating the 9th dorsal, and from the 3rd and 4th dorsal to the base of the brain. Let the body rest thoroughly after such corrections are made. Then have the thorough massages with an equal combination of Peanut Oil and Olive Oil. These treatments would be taken at least once each week, - that is, the low sweat, the osteopathic correction, and the oil massage - for a period of three months, which as we find would be the length of time required
Once a month, during the three month period, we would also have a fume bath - following the low sweat, you see; using a teaspoonful of Witchhazel in the pint of water that would boil under the body, so that the fumes may settle on the body and react upon the superficial circulation.
Also at least twice during the three month period, we would have a THOROUGH colonic irrigation. The cleansing solution should be with salt and soda, and in the last water - as an intestinal antiseptic - there should be a tablespoonful of Glyco-Thymoline to the quart of water used.
Do these, as we find, under the direction of such an one as Reilly.
Be careful of the diet, in that there is kept plenty of vitamins of the resistance nature; such as A, D and B-1. These we would take more in the foods than in supplementary extracts themselves; though, as a tonic, we find that one ADIRON tablet each day would be beneficial - taken with the meal.
In the foods, then, be sure that plenty of sea foods are taken at least two to three times a week, - all kinds; also fowl, as well as the addition of the necessary weighty foods.
Have plenty of citrus fruits, carrots, carrot juice, carrots raw and carrots cooked.
Bananas for this body, with the cereals, if well masticated, would be well - and these should be THOROUGHLY ripe.
Do these and we find that we will bring the better physical forces for this body, [2598].
Ready for questions.
(Q) Will this outlined treatment aid my memory?
(A) It will aid in better coordinating of the reactions in the mental AND the physical forces, or better reaction to the reflexes in mind and body.
We are through for the present.
Copy to Self
Copy to Ass'n file
(See extra sheet of directions [which was enclosed] for Dr. H. J. Reilly, R.C.A. Bldg., 1260 Sixth Ave., New York City.
Adiron is manufactured by The Lawrence Laboratories, Chicago, Ill. It sells for a $1 a bottle for 60 tablets, $3 a bottle of 250 tablets. According to the Readings, it is the best balance vitamin tablet on the market.)

BACKGROUND

9/09/41 [2598]'s letter to EC:
... Street, New York, N.Y.
Dear Mr. Cayce -
My memory appears to be slipping. Perhaps only age or due to an accident a good many years since. There is no help like the spiritual and I wonder if you have time to give me.
If it is improper to ask about something else, please ignore the mention of it. All my life, indeed it's paramount interest save spiritual growth, has been the stage. I have had so little of it. I want to act only under Divine Law and I think if it is not asking too much could you find out about it for me.
I shall and can, at least remember your lecture in New York. Thank you for that enlightening talk and for what help you may be able to secure for us.
Awaiting your reply and the notice of whatever arrangements there are to be made.
Believe me, Sincerely always, [2598]
9/20/41 [2598]'s letter to EC:
Dear Mr. Cayce,
This letter is a follow-up of the night telegram sent this evening. I am sorry to have appeared so hectic, but the question of going to court came up after I wrote you & there was so much uncertainty concerning it.
You asked in your very nice letter if there were questions. As to my memory nouns and memorizing lines seem to be my greatest difficulty. I am studying Tarot of the Hebrew Kabala & most definitely I want to remember the great truths contained therein. I also forget other things what I went to fetch, where I put something, etc. I really am worried.
As to the stage: It is God's most specific gift to me humanly speaking - or to be correct, the gift of acting is. I rarely have the opportunity and when I do something occurs which prevents going on with it. I would rather like exact directions as to how to go about it. To whom shall I go. Where shall I go. When shall I go.
I need details on these matters. I would like to be successful, to bring beauty...to those who see me - and to fulfill myself. I KNOW how to act. I am, as it were more myself on the stage than off. I am a comedienne, but I love drama too. Can I become known?
This would mean that I am multiplying my talent fruitfully. I do not want this if contrary to the Highest Wisdom, but oh I do love it. Thank you for helping. It is right to ask you I BELIEVE because you "FLASHED" into my mind but I was not certain that you undertook such mundane problems. Where shall I turn - I would perhaps profit by also knowing the time at which to write or phone or call upon the person. I will do my best to co-operate.
GD's note: Although a Gentile she did not list her religion as Protestant or Catholic but simply: "Where God is, is enough."
9/27/41 P.S.: "I don't remember whether I told you that once I was married, but I am not trying to deceive you by using the little 'Miss' and not 'Mrs.'" [GD's note: On her membership application she listed one son.]

REPORTS

10/06/41 P.M. see 2598-2, a Life Reading.
10/06/41 [2598]'s letter to EC:
New York, N.Y.
Dear Mr. Cayce,
Since you have been kind enough to devote time to my problems, you should know in what manner I tried to cooperate.
First I cleaned the room in which I sat, then I bathed and put on fresh white clothes and read the Bible for about twenty minutes and on the half hour began to pray for you and to THE WILL to make itself clear. Most of it was thanking you and the Great Power which moved you. My heart thumped quite a bit, I do not know why - I put all of me that I could into the ritual.
In the afternoon I again bathed and wore the white clothes, read the Bible and prayed but this is what worries me - I fell asleep. It may have been for twenty minutes when I was startled awake by the phone, continued with my prayers as tho there had been no interruption. My heart thumped this time also but not quite so hard - though noticeably.
I am terribly ashamed of this and perhaps you may think of what happened in the GARDEN when the disciples fell asleep as I did.
It is not a reason but an excuse I offer in saying that I slept for about an hour or a little more last night. This does not seem right to me but you certainly should know it was my fault if anything went wrong in way of vision. Otherwise I am confident that every thing for me will be made clear. Do not bother to answer this letter unless there is some more I should now do. Your record I await with deep interest but strange to say with no impatience as "before I have called ye have answered."
Perhaps doing as I did in preparation is not needful but I look upon this as a sacred thing and it is the patient's place to recognize that fact.
In a week or two, will write you again and keep you posted as to the way the memory and stage work progress.
It is for your sake that I use the machine as it would take up more time for you to read my script.
This is a happy and DIFFERENT day for me. Yours with thanks I remain, Yours most sincerely, [2598]
10/08/41 EC's letter to [2598]:
Dear Miss [2598]:-
Thank you for yours of the 7th - hope by now you have one or both your readings, and that you find them not only real interesting but really most helpful. Am quite interested in your preparation for the meditation. Have always, ever since have made this work my real life's work, wanted to do just that, bathe, redress - not an ornate robe, but special loose suit for the reading. Have felt it is as little as can do to appear before My lord with a clean body when I pray - and each reading to me is a Prayer to HIM to help my fellow man, but only since Sept. 1st this year have been able to do that - but the last year the members of the Ass'n have builded us an office-Library - and Safety place for records, and the reading room, which has the shower for me. I feel better, I know, and just hope it doesn't appear as a routine or form to others - so thank you for telling me about yourself, you know how I appreciate your feelings in the matter.
Just hope you find help - health - and really spiritual help in the information.
Will be away for day or so now - my wife and I go to N.C. tomorrow to see our oldest son married. He marries Friday at Noon.
Thanking you and hoping to hear from you when you have studied over the information - and, can we help, please don't hesitate to ask
Sincerely, [signed] Edgar Cayce
11/04/41 [2598]'s letter to EC:
Dear Mr. Cayce,
I can not let you come to N.Y. without first writing to tell you of my improvement.
My retention of ideas seems to be improving. To test my memory through my [?] lessons - I find that I explain, describe, and talk [illegible handwriting]...
Thanks to you as a channel for Divine Guidance & to all splendid care at Mr. Reilly's. It is alas sad that Dr. [...] whose class I hold, should have passed on. I can't say honestly that I very much enjoy leading. Your reading said I would write and speak. Perhaps, even now it is not too late to expect stage action. I read John & have thought on what I read oftener than I actually read it. Oh by the way, I did not understand the question mark after Barbara Frietchie nor her "untimely end" as she lived till 96 years old. It is delightful to know you are coming... I take the pills & eat cereal & banana as you told me though it is not [?]... for me to eat any of these.
I do not know whether you make any exceptions in price & I am NOT asking it, only if you do, know of a woman whom I believe would ask of you. There are two sisters, they barely get along especially now with increased prices. The one who is sick astonished me by saying she would like to read [?] from you. Please do not think this is a hint - I NEVER hint. I ask when I want something. She has no faintest idea that I am writing you.
As I move along to higher realms consciousness & health, I shall keep you posted.
I am so glad you & Mrs. Cayce had a real pleasant trip... [illegible handwriting] ...to have "been made in heaven."
Thank you again, [2598]
11/06/41 EC's letter to [2598]:
Dear Miss [2598]:-
Thank you for yours of the 4th - am so happy to hear you are feeling better, all the praise and glory tho is to HIM. For of myself can do nothing, only as His spirit may work in and through me.
Do hope you will plan to come out to Rye, and visit with us some time while we are there, we will be at Mrs. Robert Emmet, 1 Grace Church St., Rye, N.Y. will be glad to see you at any time. Of course will expect to see you at the Hotel Shelton, the evening of Friday the 14th, and have any of your friends get in touch with me at Rye or at the meeting, do wish to see and talk with you however.
Thanking you again and hoping to see you early next week
Sincerely, [signed] Edgar Cayce
1/11/42 [2598]'s letter to EC:
Dear Mr. Cayce,
Your letter reached me this morning and I wish to answer it before I leave the house.
You most certainly have had my prayers before this an I shall continue them for you. I cannot promise them for such and such an hour because my hours are erratic. Do I not know that your healing is from Above - inspired and accomplished by Divine Love!
I have intended writing to you for some time to tell you that it was not a matter of inconvenience which prevented a second visit to you in Rye, but absence. That hour was a lovely one. My health is so much improved but I still go to Reilly not taking your prescribed treatment any longer but one to keep me fit for the task ahead. Funny should have sent me the letter concerning activities for I was about to write you soon to ask about them. I am an Air Raid Warden and am very busy. Under man's law there is nothing to do but fight and I feel my share in it is that of healing and protection. This is not an unselfish view to take though at first glimpse it may appear so I should be happier (If I am to be taken) to go "saving" than while trying to protect myself. I know the human of me may be very much frightened at times but "God is my Strength and my salvation" and within me there is always that sense of intimate contact with Him. I talk with Him - as though He were a person beside me a hundred times a day, at least very constantly, say 'Thank you God', His for finding something mislaid, or for the fact that He is my friend or just to thank Him for what is. It is a wonderful thing to KNOW that we were close I hope that I do not talk too much about it Praters [?] are so apt to be bores and also to DO VERY LITTLE.
I have taken the police course and on New Year's Eve I patrolled from 12-2 A.M. I go to meetings and try to think up measures for the senior wardens to adopt. Tomorrow I begin a course in First aid - taking all this as seriously as I do I feel most earnest the need of help from the Unseen through you and myself and all those who BELIEVE I offered nothing but knew that when the time arrived I should have the way made clear. The first call came from Air Wardens so I accepted. It is a ceaseless wonder to me to find so much selfishness and indifference. As I patrolled one night I heard a man sneer at my arm band (A.R.W.) I bought a beautiful card for you for Christmas but some how I sent it to some one else. Know at least that you were much in my thoughts at that time. Thank you for yours. I am glad that I have no bonds for defense. If the law compels me then of course I shall have choice but I can't willingly invest in the scourage (?) of death for my gain. I love my country dearly. This is something I thank God for very often - being an American. This work of mine at present is that to which I am called and with God's help I shall carry on to the best of my ability. In this I know that I have your approbation. I hope that I may live to His service at this terrible time.
I am still looking forward to seeing my dear friends - the little people - you have no idea how I feel for them in the way mortals are treating them. The Salamanders, the Sylphs, the Gnomes, the Undines are made utterly miserable and I wonder how many send thoughts their way. You do, of course. You may be glad to know that in my heart there is no hate for ANY one.
If and when you have time to let me hear from you I shall be most happy but I know that you are just as busy - probably more so than I -
With gratitude, yours [2598]
4/07/42 See 2598-3, a Business Reading.