This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 9th day of March, 1943, in accordance with request made by the self - Miss [2778] - Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mrs. [1523].

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1. GC: You will have before you the life existence in the earth plane of [2778] born September 22, 1912, in Carnegie, Penna.; and the earthly existence of this entity as Azilee, in Dearborn. You will give a biographical life of the entity in that day and plane of earthly existence, from entrance - and how - into the earth's plane, and the entity's departure; giving the development or retarding points in such an existence. You will answer the questions that may be asked:
2. EC: Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as [2778].
3. In that experience in Dearborn the entity then was the offspring of those that have been indicated, [[1523] and [4930]] during their early associations together - and when there were those necessities for the escape from Dearborn, the entity was quite young but was taken by the natives.
4. Thus the entity felt itself as being abandoned, though through the experience later came in contact with parts of the family, though in quite a different guise and activity.
5. For the entity through that experience grew up in those associations with which there had been much of the environ of its early experience, or at the time of its birth.
6. The entity became a barnstormer (as would be called in the present), or an entertainer from one settlement or encampment in various portions of the land to another. The entity came East, after there had been those quietings of the uprising which had caused the evacuation of Dearborn by many of those - as of the entity's family - that settled in Virginia, and in portions of West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
7. So, it was through these areas, and in what later became Fredericksburg and the settlements in the central and northern portions of Philadelphia, that there were the activities of the entity; principally as the entertainer, going from one portion of the land to the other through the then known settlements.
8. In the experience the entity gained and lost; gained in that which may be and is applicable in the present - patience. This needs to be not only exercised with self, as the entity has gained much in this direction, but in the application of same in associations with others. For, as is meted to others ye mete to thy Maker.
9. The entity did not live to be OLD in the period, but in the latter portion of the experience settled in those activities that brought a home building.
10. And these are as the dreams of the entity. And, if there will be that consistency in the application - physically and mentally - of those suggestions we have indicated for the entity, there may be brought those abilities physically, mentally, spiritually, to become - as indicated - a helpful experience in the lives of all with whom the entity may associate from time to time.
11. Keep that patience, that faith, that knowledge of the Creative Forces as may manifest through Him, in those activities in dealings with others, - that manifest brotherly love, patience, kindness, gentleness.
12. And we will find these may contribute to the welfare of all with whom the entity may come in contact.
13. Ready for questions.
14. (Q) How did I lose in that period?
    (A) Willfulness!
15. (Q) What were the hardships that weren't met?
    (A) Willfulness; that is, the use of self and its activities in the satisfying or gratifying of conditions for the moment, or for the time being, see?
16. (Q) How was I handicapped?
    (A) Not handicapped, - only by the lack of that environment for which the entity longed; and circumstance made for more of this than the willfullness on the part of others.
    For, the entity being taken by the savages, to many the entity was as a savage, yet to itself only using same to attain or gain the desires for the moment for itself through the experience.
17. (Q) What were the circumstances that prevented my mother's taking proper care of me?
    (A) As just indicated, those wherein the savage TOOK the body - or kept the body from those associations with the parent, or parents.
18. (Q) How can I gain a better understanding, so as not be so often distressed and uncertain of [1523]? Why do I feel this way?
    (A) As indicated, there was ever the feeling within self of being deserted. Have you been disappointed? We may overcome it, but the hurt remains! And this is of such a nature that it requires consistency, patience, kindness, - and the patience not merely with self but with others, and that of spiritual brotherly love.
19. (Q) Are my ideas and ideals right, in order to fulfill my purpose in life?
    (A) Who is to question ANYONE'S ideas and ideals? Set thy ideals in the living way, in the Christ. And let thine own life magnify that in thy dealings with others. These are the basic forces. As ye coordinate and cooperate in such, and apply same in the experience, these become creative in thine own life.
20. (Q) Any other advice?
    (A) Be not impatient with self nor with others. Be patient, be gentle, be kind. Keep the faith.
21. We are through for the present.

    Two copies to Self (one for [1523])
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. See 2778-1 through 2778-3.

REPORTS

1. 7/06/43 See 2778-5, a Ck. Physical Reading.
2. 12/09/43 See 2778-6, a Ck. Physical Reading and subsequent correspondence especially 5/18/49 report by former employer that [2778] was taking a business course to add stenographic work to her bookkeeping.
3. 7/21/49 She did volunteer typing of EC extracts for A.R.E.
4. 7/26/49 Mrs. [1523]'s letter:
   I seem to recall that someone said that [2778] was expected for a visit in ... and would be staying with [1541]. She [1541] didn't mention it to me, but I don't recall just who did. Interesting the tie-up's. I remember when [2778] had her reading - that Mr. Cayce left a perfect opening for further questions (on the ck. Dearborn) but the tension was so great that no one said anything, remember?
5. 4/50 Card to [1523]: Thought you might like to know that I have very nice position. Secretary to chemist. Nice hours & good pay. Let me hear from you, Love [2778].
6. 6/20/51 [2778]'s ltr. to [1523]:
   Dear [1523]
   My boss is out of town and not having too much to do, I thought it would be a good idea to get a note off to you before my vacation, which starts Friday evening. I am only taking one week now and saving the second week for later, as I expect to move into a new apartment and want the time to fix it up and really enjoy it.
   Had a funny experience last Sunday that I thought you might like to hear about. I was visiting a girl friend in ..., Ohio. She was wonderful to me when we went to Business School two years ago - carrying my books, waiting on me, etc. In fact lots of times I used to protest and tell her not to do so much, not being used to such service. I have visited her quite a few times in the 1st year and a half, and the whole family just knock themselves out to be hospitable. Well, anyway, to get on with the story - we were sitting at the table Sunday evening talking, and somehow or other the subject of Indians came up. (girl friend) said, "I always loved to read about the Indians and wish that I could have lived among them" or words to that effect. Anyway, I imagine she must have had some association with me in Dearborn. I have often wondered where we had had contact before.
   I don't often mention reincarnation to people anymore. To many people think you are queer if you have beliefs like that. And some of the good people of my church - oh my! "Why of course there isn't such a thing as reincarnation" and they are so self-righteous. I don't say anything but I know what I know, as the saying goes.
   Hope your Mother [1541] is feeling a lot better. What seems to be the trouble? Do her hands still break out?
   Have you gotten your furniture painted yet? I'll probably be doing some of the same in the next month. I like to mess around with paint, etc.,
   Am leaving Sunday for Boston, have you ever been there? Expect to see a lot of new sights and enjoy my visit with a girl friend that i haven't seen in ten years.
   Write when you can, [2778]
7. 10/27/54 See [1523]'s report under 2778-6.
8. 12/13/55 Birthday card to Mrs. [1541]:
   (Outside cover) A Birthday Thought
   Hello, My dear [1541] - I think of you so much a hope that everything is well with you all - How is all the family? - Say "hello" for me - Have a wonderful husband [no rdg.] - he is so good to me and we really enjoy each other - he has hobbies of color photography and good music - has lots of words - write when you can - [2778
9. 2/12/59 Note by [1523], [daughter of [1541]]: Interesting that all thru the years - each Birthday and Christmas, as well as other times, [2778] has kept in touch with [1541] - see her [2778]'s second Life Rdg., - seems to imply that this was a continued contact from urges because of the association in Dearborn.
10. 12/14/55 See Reports under 2778-6.

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