This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 1st day of July, 1942, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [2775], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by his aunt, Miss [2109] and by Mrs. [1837].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Born December 24, 1893, in Sewickley, Penna.

TEXT

1. GC: You will give the relation of this entity and the universe, and the universal forces; giving the conditions which are as personalities, latent and exhibited in the present life; also the former appearances in the earth plane, giving time, place and the name, and that in each life which built or retarded the development for the entity; giving the abilities of the present entity, that to which it may attain, and how. You will answer the questions, as I ask them:
2. EC: (In going back over years from the present - " - '25 - yes - a change - '23 - " etc., on back to birth date.)
3. We have the records here of that entity now know as or called [2775].
4. In giving the interpretations of the records as we find them, it is necessary to choose those portions from same as would be deemed from here as being the more helpful in enabling this entity to better fulfil those purposes for which it chose to come into the material experience at this time.
5. The abilities of this entity are many, and in varied fields of activity may this entity bring much to others.
6. From the composite of the material experiences and astrological sojourns, these are evidenced:
7. One that is prone to belittle its own abilities; and this is so seldom found in the experience of individuals. Yet there needs be, as is latent and manifested, a desire for expression of self and self's undertakings, as well as self's knowledge.
8. While some of the material experiences are prone to bring about this tendency for self-effacement as to expressions, as well as for keeping self in the background of things or experiences that it would aid or foster, we find that these should not be so much expressed.
9. True, one must become selfless, but to have knowledge and withhold same from others is not always best. True, the entity tends to depart from the beaten path, as it cannot stand to be confined by ritual for ritual's sake - or because it is someone's idea.
10. It is necessary for proof, to the entity, of its every activity; yet as a student, and almost as an adept in the awakening of unfoldment of the abilities within, there needs to be the expression.
11. In those activities then that may be said to be manifestations in the innate expressions of the entity; that is, as the manner in which the entity thinks, - these, as from the records, find expression or consciousness in what we term astrology. For, it is still within the environ of this solar system.
12. Thus, while expressed or indicated through the terminology of sojourns or activities in those consciousnesses, to which such influences in the mind of man are accredited, we find that these do not follow the ordinary beaten path that is so well understood by the entity from its own experience.
13. These, then, are not the attempts to give astrological aspects, save as related to a consciousness of the entity in that environ.
14. Thus, - Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Uranus, the Moon, - all of these, in varied manners and in varied aspects, become those urges that manifest in the manner in which there is the application of mental forces as related to the entity.
15. The high mental ability, - especially gifted as a lecturer or a writer, provided the entity has become entirely convinced in self as to the authenticity of the subjects the entity would approach. The abilities or expressions in writing come as a part of the astrological aspects as well as material relationships from or through emotional forces by the material sojourns of the entity in the earth.
16. Those things pertaining to data as to history, as to things that prompted activities of individuals or groups in their way of thinking and of reacting, become a part of the entity's innate activity or experience.
17. In Jupiter we find the universal nature; it being easy for the entity to become (what is sometimes termed) communistic in its turn, or as for the "underdog," the under-priviledged.
18. Thus through the activities of writing may the entity bring a great deal of thought and experience to others, through its manifestations of self in that way or manner.
19. In Uranus we find the extremes, - the tendency to withdraw within itself at times - as has been the warning - and others attempt to express in humor something that is not felt, to see the reaction upon others. Yet this may ever become the saving grace. For, humor - or to be able to see the fun, the ridiculous, in the most sacred experiences to many - is an attribute so well manifested here, but so seldom found in many individuals.
20. As to the appearances in the earth, - we find that these express more through the emotions. As has been and is the fact, life - or consciousness - is all one. Thus, though it may be expressed in varied terms, though it may respond to a different experience or phase of the same entity's consciousness, it is one.
21. But not all of the experiences have a direct reaction upon the entity in the present.
22. In the one before this, though (that we would give as having an influence), we find those things or conditions that innately find expression.
23. It was during those periods of the Revolution. The entity was among those who were not for the change, but rather who favored the Crown; not in that way, however, as to be so active against same.
24. But, because of the loss of faith - or of face, as might be called if properly interpreted or understood in the experience - there is oft this particular quirk or characteristic, that the entity oft doubts self's ability to choose. Yet the entity is very open-minded, and is inclined to give credence and credit where credence is not really to be given, for fear of judging one awrong.
25. As has been and should be the experience of the entity, - know not only what ye believe but Who is the author of that ye believe, and that He, the Author, is able to meet all of the problems, the questions, or all that ye may commit unto Him against any experience in this material sojourn.
26. The name then was Richard (or Dick) Nash, - in the land of the entity's present nativity, or about the eastern portion of Pennsylvania.
27. Yet there have been and are those desires latent to know and to give expression to much of those activities that formed the tenets of that period, as well as its relationships to all great religious and political movements that arise in the experience of mankind.
28. Hence those interests manifested in history and the kindred thought; the genealogy of a land or of a nation, as well as those things pertaining to individual unfoldment, or a history or a story of a life or of a movement.
29. The entity in those experiences gained and lost. And the more that may be gained from same through the urges that arise in the present is in making practical application of same, in the abilities as a writer, as a speaker, as an interpreter of nature as well as of man, - as related to not only that experience during that sojourn but others, as will be seen.
30. Before that the entity was in the English land, during those periods of the early Crusade, when there was the taking of arms and when definite stands were taken by various groups as related to the defense of an idea - AND an ideal, but rather ideas as to manner of defense of same.
31. O that man would learn that lesson that good, or God, needs never be attempted to be justified, but glorified in the experience of any soul! Individuals need never attempt to justify themselves for their hope, their desire, if they know the Author of that desire, - as to whether it is for self, self-indulgence, self-aggrandizement, or for the glory of God and the honor of self! [SFG Book III]
32. These should be the basic principles in each experience of every soul. For thus alone may there be the answering to those tenets that are the way of life, that ye may have life and have it more abundantly. [Extract for Study Group #1, GOD LOVE MAN]
33. In that experience the entity was know as Bruce Bremelton; being active in the gathering of groups.
34. Thus the abilities as a leader, as a lecturer, as a persuader, - whether by the voice and the physical contact, or by the applications in other manners, - by letter or by writing.
35. Before that the entity was in the Palestine land, during those periods when there was the dispersing of the followers of the Nazarene; when there was the spreading of the teachings by the persecutions in Jerusalem when James was beheaded.
36. The entity became especially affiliated or associated with those groups, - as of Andrew and Bartholomew, - who chose to go towards the east rather than the west. The entity became particularly associated with these two, in a part of the Persian land; then in the name Pebelus.
37. The entity was a teacher, a gatherer of groups. But with the attaining of those tenets and truths that were propounded to the entity, it became a follower of that sect of the Nazarenes in that land; bringing forth fruit worthy of acceptance before Him, the Maker.
38. In the experience the entity gained much.
39. And those tenets, those truths, cause much of that wavering and that self-effacement which is a part of the present experience, that should in a measure be overcome.
40. Be willing, ever, to give account of the reason for the faith that lies within, but don't be afraid to speak of same.
41. Before that the entity was in the Egyptian land, during those periods of reconstruction.
42. The entity was among the Natives who were brought into activity with the return of the Priest for the establishing of varied sections in the land, where there were those teachings.
43. The entity became an emissary to the Mongoloid land.
44. Thus the interests the entity manifests in the oriental activities, and the special interests in same; the abilities to interpret much of those activities arising from certain sing-songs or certain forms of dress, color or activity, - from the interpreting of the entity in those periods of application from the teachings of Ra-Ta, San, On and Og in the Mongoloid land.
45. As to the abilities of the entity in the present, that to which it may attain, and how:
46. First, know thine own ideal, as has been indicated in the experiences of the entity.
47. Then, study to show thyself approved unto God, rightly dividing the words of truth, and keeping self unspotted from condemnation. Neither condemn another, yet give voice in speaking, in writing, to those truths that have brought much to thee. For it will bring much to others.
48. Ready for questions.
49. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. 6/26/42 Letter: "There is no special question to ask. My concern is with my future plans and activity. One can often meet the future better through an understanding of the past.

REPORTS

1. 7/27/42 He referred Mr. [2788] for a Life Reading. See 2788-1, Par. 49-A in re their past associations.

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