Edgar Cayce Readings, 2719-1

Time and Place: 3:35 to 3:45 P. M. Eastern War Time. ..., Ohio.

TEXT

GC: You will have before you the body and enquiring mind of [2719], at his home on ... in ..., Ohio; who seeks information, advice and guidance, as to his life, his work, and family associations. You will answer the questions he submits, as I ask them:
EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind of [2719]; this in part we have had before.
Many changes have come about in the associations and relations of this body since we last had same here. As indicated then, associations and relations with [257] COULD be made to be most satisfactory. Especially is this true in the present, as related to those activities in connection with defense and preparations in the selecting of wood and wood working associations. These, as we find, are rather in keeping with first suggestions indicated for this body.
Ready for questions.
(Q) You would advise, then, that I join [257] in some capacity at Arthurdale, West Va., or to be associated with him at any other location he suggests?
(A) As we find, there are associations and connections with [257] at Arthurdale that will lead to other conditions a little later on that would prove most satisfactory, if there is the use of the abilities of [2719] in those directions.
Then, we would advise such associations.
(Q) This would be in preference to trying to get a job with the U.S. Government or Army?
(A) This would lead directly to such associations and connections, and would be and prove to be the more satisfactory channels through which such connections might be attained at this particular time.
(Q) Considering my present conditions and that of my family, what should I do for my best and most successful future?
(A) This must be worked out by self, of course. The opportunities are offered through the channels that have been indicated, as we find, for the best interests of self and for the purposes and ideals. These shall be kept, the purposes and ideals, in a constructive or creative influence.
(Q) Advise me fully as to the present and future status of my oldest son, [...], Jr., now a freshman at ... University, ..., Ohio (now living at ..., O.).
(A) Such advice, as we find, must come from a personal application, not through the mind of this entity in the present. This should be individual, as it must be for any other member of the individual family. The seeking must be done by the individual. For, each soul is an entity, a unit within itself; as to its abilities, its purposes, its aims, and as to the physical, mental or material welfare.
(Q) Any other general advice as to the welfare of my wife, four children and myself?
(A) Something must be done, something must be begun - before advice or counsel might be given. As to general advice, - know where you want to go. Know your ideals and purposes. Know the author of thy ideals. Know thy purposes are not of a selfish but of a creative nature. While to be sure the duties, obligations to self and family associates must be taken into consideration, know that for the good of self as well as for others the relationships to Creative Forces must be put first. Do the first things first.
We are through with this Reading.
Two copies to Self (one for Mr. [257])
Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

In 1921 or earlier he secured a Physical Rdg. for his father, also readings for himself, of which we have no copies.
3/26/42 Questions were submitted: "I will certainly appreciate your acceptance of this $5 ck. until I am re-employed and financially able to remit in full."

REPORTS

4/07/42 EC's letter to [2719]:
Dear Mr. [2719]
Hope you find the information of help. Sorry could not get the questions in about the other members of the family, but the information doesn't work like that as you may gather if you have read the booklet sent you. To get such would have to make appointments for each of the others - will be glad to help, tho, if you find this of help and care to make the appointments for the others. Hoping to have been the means of being of a service.
Sincerely [signed] Edgar Cayce
4/13/42 [2719]'s letter to EC:
Dear Mr. Cayce;
You have no idea as to the happiness you brought me upon receipt of your Reading made April 4th. My prayers have been answered.
Even in anticipation of an association with [257] (which you AGAIN advise) I feel happier than I have been in years. My mental attitude has taken a decided change and I am filled with hope and enthusiasm that I know can be sustained, once my association is accomplished.
After about thirty years of faithful service to the business which my grandfather established in 1868, I leave May 1st wishing now that I had taken your advice many years ago. I am certain my many sorrows grief and worries would have been at a minimum.
I just received a letter from [257] advising that he would meet me in Arthurdale this week and I am delighted. I feel certain that we can get together as I advised him on Feby. 15th that I was ready to burn all my bridges and take any position he might offer until such time that we may work out an association that would make it possible to increase my income and I assured him that I felt sure our association would improve my spiritual, mental, physical and financial status to such an extent that I would be starting life anew. I feel certain a number of fine positions await me in Ohio and elsewhere should I so desire but my mind is made up - IT IS MY BEST EFFORT TO [257].
My son will apply for a personal reading sometime in the near future. I now realize that the questions relative his status should have been submitted individually.
You, Mr. Cayce, have contributed a great service to my welfare. Thanks!
Cordially [2719]
P.S. I will arrange to pay the Assn. my balance in the near future.
4/22/42 EC's letter to [2719]:
Dear Mr. [2719]
Thank you for yours of the 13th - have not been so hot myself, hence the delay in acknowledging your letter - am glad you were pleased and hope everything will work out fine. Know will be glad to try and be of help for the boy or any other member of the family.
Thanking you and may everything work out right for you and yours.
Sincerely [signed] Edgar Cayce
3/17/43 Routine mailing was ret'd marked ADDRESS UNKNOWN.