This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 26th day of March, 1942, in accordance with request made by the father - Mr. [...], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by his cousin, Mrs. [...] who previously secured a Physical Rdg. for her son-in-law, Mr. [1875].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Ward Hall 8, 2nd floor,

TEXT

1. GC: 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:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [2712].
3. In giving the conditions as we find them here, this is a condition where - under the nerve strain, and with those great expectations in the body-mind development, and then receiving a shock - there was caused disassociation in the mental forces of the body. Thus there was produced inharmony between the cerebrospinal and the sympathetic impulses of the body.
4. Hence a condition of a pathological nature was produced in which there was nerve deterioration, or in which the brain cell activity was disturbed in its associations - or the harmony was disturbed.
5. Conditions show some better association in the present. These have come from outside influences, or the effect of mind directed toward the creating of better associations of harmony and mind in the body.
6. Pathologically also it will be found, in the present, that most of the centers along the cerebrospinal system - where there is the closer association of the ganglia of the sympathetic AND cerebrospinal connections - show knots or lesions of a form. These are the physical effects.
7. There are other disturbances pathologically, but these would respond if there would be the application of those influences combined with the tentative force now apparent, to bring greater harmony in the body-forces of this body, [2712].
8. In the present environ little credence might be given these suggestions. If there is the opportunity for release, under the care of a competent nurse or companion, then we would make THESE applications:
9. First begin, gently, osteopathically, to release these tensions along the spinal system; those indicated in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th cervicals, in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th dorsals, 9th dorsal and throughout the sacral area.
10. Such adjustments we would give three times a week in the beginning. After eight or ten have been given, then once or twice a week would be sufficient.
11. But give daily the low electrical vibrations from the Wet Cell Appliance carrying Chloride of Gold, in the proportions of one grain to each ounce of distilled water. The attachments would be made as follows:
12. The copper plate would be attached to the 9th dorsal center, and the nickel plate - through which the Gold Solution passes vibratorially - would be attached to the umbilical and lacteal duct center; for thirty minutes each day.
13. And keep daily - yea, twice daily - the constant meditation or prayer for definite determining activities for harmony.
14. Keep about the body the colors of purple and lavender, and all things bright; music that is of harmony - as of the Spring Song, the Blue Danube and that character of music, with either the stringed instruments or the organ. These are the vibrations that will set again near normalcy, - yea, normalcy, mentally and physically, may be brought to this body, if these influences will be consistently kept about this body.
15. Ready for questions.
16. (Q) What caused this shock, or what was the nature of it?
    (A) An unexpected disappointment, and a fear of individuals.
    Do these things, in prayer - regarding which much might be given; but do these, in faith, in hope; using the opportunity for unity of purpose in Him who gives life.
17. We are through for the present.

    Two copies to Father (one to be sent to Mrs. [...] if desired)
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (See extra sheet [which was enclosed] of directions for Osteopath. We would refer you to: Dr. Frank Dobbins, 551 Fifth Ave., New York City. See copy of letter and directions [which were enclosed] to be sent to Mr. A. M. Godfrey, 2709 Lafayette Blvd., Norfolk, Va., asking for detailed information as to the Wet Cell Appliance.)

BACKGROUND

1. 3/17/42 Father's letter: "My cousin, Mrs. [...] [[1875]'s mother-in-law] has endorsed your work, and made suggestion that we get in touch with you for a Rdg., for the benefit of our daughter, Miss [2712]. She is a very brilliant girl, now 22 years old, a leader of her class in college and President both in Freshman year and again in the Junior year. During the Junior year she became mentally ill and has continued in that condition for some four years since. She remained at home for a portion of the time, at intervals, while for the rest of the time and at present she is in a mental hospital. After a period continuing for some months she is getting back toward normal, so that the present is a time when her mind can be reached. For that reason it would seem a most propitious time to seek aid for her. I understand that our cooperation with you in sympathetic understanding is greatly to be desired. Mrs. [...] [my wife], our daughter, [...], an older sister, and I spend considerable time together in prayer in behalf of [2712].
   We shall gladly cooperate with you when the time comes for your Rdg. If we get word in time, we shall communicate also with Mrs. [...] in ..., Mass."

REPORTS

1. 8/15/44 Mr. [1875]'s mother-in-law requested a Physical Rdg. for herself.
2. 2/02/45 See her final letter under 1875-1 Reports.
3. 12/01/50 E.C.F. worker Ruth Shafer memo: "Mrs. [...] [[2712]'s mother] is interested in my work in A.R.E."

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