This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 8th day of October, 1941, in accordance with request made by the self - Miss [2600], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research and Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Miss [2600] and Mrs. [2574].

TEXT

1. GC: You will have before you the body and enquiring mind of [2600], present in this room, who seeks a mental and spiritual reading at this time; with information, advice and guidance especially needed by the entity. You will answer the questions, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, [2600].
3. In giving a mental and spiritual reading for this body, we find that there needs to be only those suggestions as may remind the body of the abilities of the mind to make those mental and spiritual applications - in its own self - that may enable the body to keep that attunement to the Creative Forces, which is the birthright of each and every soul.
4. For this entity, then, the premises from which such advice or counsel may be obtained should be well understood or comprehended, - as to the sources:
5. One finds the body, the mind, the soul of self as a counterpart of that an entity worships in the Godhead as Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
6. So the body, mind and soul answer to that which is the source of health, of mind, of matter, in the experience of each entity.
7. To this entity these in the Godhead are one. So in the body they are one; body, mind, soul.
8. Body is temporal, mind is partially temporal and partially holy; the soul is eternal.
9. Just as the body then is the manifestation of the individual entity, the mind is the manifestation of the Son, - both as an earthly experience and as an at-onement with the Father, the whole.
10. So the soul is that which is eternal.
11. Thus does there come in the experience of each soul those problems in a material world of the constant warring of material or changing things, or earthly experience, with mental and spiritual or soul forces.
12. The WAY, then, is that manifested in the Creative Force through Jesus, the Christ, the Son; for He is the way, the truth, the light in which the body, the mind, the soul may find that security, that understanding, that comprehending of the oneness OF the spiritual with the material that is manifested in an individual entity.
13. To this entity, problems arise in the body-forces. While the mind is in attune, the soul is in an at-onement, the physical conditions to the entity become as stumblingblocks.
14. Remember rather the pattern as was manifested for thee in the Son; how that though He were the Son, yet learned He obedience through the things which He suffered.
15. He used, then, that which was necessary in the experience in the earth as periods of suffering, as periods of rejection, even by His own that He had called, that were His friends; not as stumblingstones but as steppingstones to make for thee, for the world, that access for each soul, for the closer relationship of the Father, through the Son, to the children of men.
16. This is thy heritage, then; not as one that knows not, but as one being reminded, - put on the whole armor. Fret not at those things that may appear to hinder, but let that harmony as thou hast expressed, as thou may express to others, be in such measures as to bring - even as He - that hope, that light, that peace which comes from the closer walk with Him day by day.
17. Let thy prayer be, ever, - "HERE AM I, LORD: USE ME, IN THAT WAY, IN THAT MANNER THOU SEEST FIT: NOT MY WILL BUT THINE, O GOD, BE DONE IN ME, THROUGH ME, DAY BY DAY. MAY MY GOING IN, MY COMING OUT, BE ALWAYS ACCEPTABLE IN THY SIGHT."
18. Then use thy abilities in thy writing, in thy meditation, in thy composition, to tell the glory of the oneness of the Christ as may be manifested in body, in mind, in soul.
19. And as this awakens those influences in others, so does it bring to thee that peace, that harmony, that understanding that makes the closer walk with Him.
20. Remember, as He gave, - "If ye love me, keep my commandments. My commandments are not grievous, only that ye love one another, even as I have loved thee."
21. Then as we keep such in our daily conversation, in our daily dealings with our fellow man, - in that same manner as we think toward or treat our fellow man, - so we do unto the Lord our God, so we do unto our Saviour, our Brother - who gave ALL that we might know that onement with body, mind, soul, in Him.
22. For He IS the way, the truth. They that approach any other way become those that cheat themselves, robbing themselves of the truth that would bring the preventing of those things that separate man from the love of the Father.
23. As to thy service, as to thy light unto others:
24. Who may tell the rose how to be beautiful? Who may tell the stars or the moon in its course how to raise in the heart and soul of man the longing to know the Creator of all?
25. And remember, as has been given, in Him is all. There was nothing made that was made that was not made by Him, - the way, the truth, the light.
26. Then, let not thy heart be troubled; ye believe in God, - believe in Him also, who has promised to come and walk with thee, - yea, to talk with thee, as ye seek to know His biddings.
27. Ready for questions.
28. (Q) Was there a spiritual and psychic cause for my breakdown in 1929 as well as a physical one?
    (A) Doubt brought the psychic experience, with the physical weakness.
    DO NOT count these as weaknesses, - for remember, the weakness of man my become the strength of God - in and through man using same as a channel through which others may be brought to know of the light, of the love of the father for the children of men.
29. (Q) What has caused the abnormal fears from which I have suffered?
    (A) Doubt!
    Let not thy heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. Cling closer, - call until He answers. For the promise has ever been, - "Though ye may be far, if ye will call - believing - I will HEAR, and ANSWER speedily."
    Read again, and again, the 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th of John; not merely as rote, but as though ye - as an individual - were speaking to thy Lord, thy Master, thy Brother. And ye will find the answer, ye will find that doubt and fear - and those things that may have troubled thee - will flee away; and there will come that peace as is promised. Know that He is able to keep that He hath promised. For He overcame death, hell and the grave, and is the God of the LIVING - not of the dead nor of the past! For all is the present, NOW, in Him. As the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost are one, so are thy body, mind and soul one. Hold them; hold that as a fact, as an understanding; and ye will find peace.
30. (Q) What is blocking the sale of my writing? Should I continue to try to write or give myself up entirely to the care of my father and uncle at this time?
    (A) Continue to write. It will not be blocked longer.
31. (Q) If I am to continue with my writing, where can my novel manuscript be placed?
    (A) Revell. [Fleming H. Revell Company, New York, Chicago, Toronto, London, Edinborough]
32. (Q) Where my poems?
    (A) With Revell.
33. (Q) How can I obtain relief from resentment and bitterness?
    (A) As ye forgive, ye are forgiven. As ye love, so are ye loved. As ye resent, so are ye resented. This is LAW, - physical, mental and SPIRITUAL!
    Then, chuck it out of thy life. Let the love of God so fill thy mind, thy body, that there is NO resentment.
    As to how - though ye may not of thyself, put the burden on Him and it becomes light. But ACT in the manner as He did, not resenting any. For remember, as He said to that one who had promised that though all might forsake Him, he never would, yet in the same hour denied that he ever knew Him, - "When thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren." Thus may it be given to thee, - if ye put that resentment away, if ye put that doubt and that fear upon Him, He will cast it out; but thee, strengthen thy brethren. Teach, preach, talk to others, as to how they should leave such at the Cross and ONLY magnify, manifest, KNOW that they need not attempt to justify themselves. For, ALL the justification is in Him. We need then only to GLORIFY that love, that hope, that understanding which He brings to each soul that seeks His face.
    And He will answer. Fear not when He declares, "Be not afraid, it is I." Know that He is able, He is willing. Trust wholly in Him.
34. (Q) In this present situation what can I do to bring in more harmony? Is this situation chiefly my fault? If so, how can I improve it and where am I to blame? If not my fault, what am I to do about it?
    (A) WHO is blameless? Only those that blame no one for aught that is, has been or may be. Only in creating hope, life, understanding, harmony, does one become blameless. For, as ye understand, they that would be loved must show themselves lovely; they that would have friends must BE a friend to others. For in the manner ye treat others, ye treat thy Lord.
    Let that light which has aroused thee be ALIVE, AWAKENED. Condemn no one. And as ye come seeking, know, understand, as ye create same in the lives of others so is it reflected in thine own.
35. (Q) What particular sins are blocking my spiritual progress?
    (A) Not sin, but doubt, fear. Let not thy heart be troubled, let it be not afraid - so long as ye are conscious of thy effort. Know there is no great thing any soul may do, except here a little, there a little, telling of, doing and being that ye would understand thy Lord would have thee do.
    And these will bring that harmony, that outlet for those opportunities.
    And each day is an opportunity. As ye do the first step, the next is shown thee.
36. (Q) Should I get away from home oftener?
    (A) If the greater opportunity comes through such, yes. But know that each soul begins where it is, to brighten that corner, that place where it is. The answer is ever in self. Know, even as He, "Of myself I can do nothing, - only as the Father, as manifested through the Son, may work in and through me."
    Then so live that thine own heart, thine own understanding, thine own conscience, does not condemn thee. Neither will thy Lord condemn thee, but will put His arm about thee.
    Let this be thy meditation, in thine own words:
    "FATHER, GOD! IN THY LOVE, IN THY MERCY, HEAR ME AS I PRAY! THOU KNOWEST MY SHORTCOMINGS, MY DOWNSITTINGS. STRENGTHEN THOU ME IN FAITH, IN LOVE, IN HOPE, AS WAS AND IS MANIFESTED IN JESUS THE CHRIST. LET HIS LOVE SO FILL MY LIFE THAT OTHERS MAY SEE, EVEN AS I, THE LOVE THOU HAST FOR THOSE THAT SEEK THY FACE."
37. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file
    Copy to Mrs. [2574]
    [Ques. answered without being asked, or last ques. not asked: Should I spend more money on doing so, and on myself instead of giving it away?]

BACKGROUND

1. 10/08/41 A.M. She obtained a Physical Rdg.

REPORTS

1. See subsequent correspondence under 2600-1 Reports.

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