This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 20th day of January, 1942, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [2653], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.

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1. GC: You will have before you the body and enquiring mind of [2653] in the office of ... who seeks information, advice and guidance as to his health, his mental and material affairs. You will answer the questions he has submitted, as I ask them, regarding his life and work:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, [2653]; this we have had before in part; those conditions physical, mental and material about the body.
3. Ready for questions.
4. (Q) What is my physical condition and how may it be improved?
   (A) In general we find that the physical condition is not so good. Most of the disturbances are in their incipiency in the present, yet we find that some are advancing to such a state or degree that soon they may become VERY disturbing to the body.
   The general nervousness that is so often exhibited and the inability of the body to adjust itself to the environs or conditions that apparently tend to AGGRAVATE the body in many ways arise from those conditions in the mucous membranes, and especially in the soft tissue of face and head and throat. And from these conditions there arises a general toxic poisoning, which weakens the body so as to tear down the resistances.
   To be sure, these work in a somewhat subtle way and manner. At times the body feels very good; at others there is a general upsetting in the assimilating and eliminating system. Hence disturbing forces are produced to the vital energies of the body, so that there is a weakness through limb, feet, face, lungs and head, and especially the digestion.
   For helpful or beneficial results of a lasting nature, we find that it would necessarily require applications over a long enough period to eradicate the troubles from the system; else just bringing about relief (which may be done in a comparatively short time) and leaving off the applications would cause the conditions to become really more aggravating later on. For, it would tend to produce a great deal more scar tissue or clots from non-eliminated tissue that will have become as dross or dead tissue in and through the body; producing those conditions in areas of soft tissue, - as in digestive system, alimentary canal, liver or spleen, - that would become as lesions; thus hindering the body in many directions.
   As we find, then, we would have a series of hydrotherapy treatments with special reference to face and head, and the application of low electrical forces as may be applied by hand. Take these for a series of five to six treatments, leave off for a week or two weeks, and then take another series; repeating this procedure some three, four to five times - which should bring bettered conditions for the body.
   The electrical treatments would be those given at such a time that the hydrotherapy applications are made, you see; applied by the hands directly to the body, and especially to the face and head and neck.
   These we would take at Reilly's.
   Refrain - for this body - from the use of nicotine in ANY form!
   Refrain from the use of fats, or fat meats of any character.
   But DO take plenty of cereals, milk and ALL kinds of fruits.
   Not too much sweets; and not ANY preparations where vinegar or pickles or any acetic acid products are used in the foods.
   Following these, we should bring bettered conditions for the body.
5. (Q) What is my mental-spiritual condition and how may it be improved?
   (A) Increase the better physical forces, then the mental attitudes and the outlook upon the general conditions would also be much improved.
6. (Q) What can I do to improve my business and financial situation?
   (A) Improve the physical and the abilities, and then apply self in constructive THINKING - as well as constructive work in its associations with WHATEVER character of association or work is applied.
7. (Q) Should I continue as a sales representative or should I seek other fields; if so, what?
   (A) As we find, these are good fields for the body, but close in those relationships as we have oft indicated for the body are the better channels for activity.
8. (Q) Should I marry?
   (A) If this is desirable, but the physical being should be better.
9. (Q) Should I marry any of my present acquaintances?
   (A) This should be the choice of self and not from here.
10. (Q) Is it indicated that I will be called for military service?
    (A) It is indicated that you may be called, but it is very doubtful as to whether you'll pass the physical examinations! If there is the possibility of same, it is well to offer self in such a service - or have such activities as to prepare self for such an association or activity.
11. (Q) When will my services be most needed in the U.S. Army?
    (A) Most needed now! But there's not much to work on as yet, in this direction.
12. (Q) Would I be more valuable to my country in Washington or in the Army?
    (A) In the Army, IF there is the choice - or the ability - to enter into such service.
13. (Q) What branch of the service will make me most happy and successful if I am called to the Army?
    (A) Be more capable for better activity in the branch as related to the supply; especially of foods, though not in the shelf department - rather the purchase of foods or the like.
14. (Q) If called, how long is it indicated that I will remain in the Army?
    (A) At least two and a half to three years.
15. (Q) Should I ask for a deferment?
    (A) As indicated, you'll be more than apt to be deferred on account of the physical than of other conditions!
16. (Q) Should my brother, [257] try to place me in some defense endeavor in Washington?
    (A) If it is desired, but this - too - may be misconstrued.
17. (Q) Where can he help me most, or how?
    (A) This depends, of course; and as indicated, it is best NOT to interfere too much.
18. (Q) Should I try and represent the old ... Wood Products Co., now called the ... Corp., at ..., N.C.?
    (A) Not as best. In those branches of activity indicated, or that already indicated as the sales representative, is the better channel.
19. (Q) Any spiritual advice that will be helpful to me at this time?
    (A) THINK constructively, creatively! And determine in self as to whether there are the abilities within self to be valuable in reconstruction periods. Then reconstruct the physical first, then the mental; and the spiritual should be the basis of ALL such thought or activity.
20. We are through for the present.

    Two copies to Self (one for [257])
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (See extra sheet [which was enclosed] for Reilly.)

BACKGROUND

1. See 2653-4.

REPORTS

1. 10/23/42 Sister [459]'s letter: "Did you know that [2653] was married? Had pneumonia but is better now. His wife is in ... with him. He is assigned to officers training."

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