This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 25th day of July, 1942, in accordance with request made by the self - [2787], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Miss [3525].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. [2787]. Born January 6, 1893, in Orion, Ill.

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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 - " - '39 - a change in the outlook - '34 - periods of some anxiety - '24 - change of surroundings and environment - '01 - yes, a change - " etc., on back to birth date.)
3. Yes, we are given the records of that entity now known as or called [2787].
4. A beautiful record!
5. In giving the interpretations of the records as we find them here, much of these we find too beautiful to be classified or even called experiences. For, there has been a growth of this entity throughout the material sojourns. Not that there have not been wanderings at times, but a growth and an unfoldment.
6. These records are written upon time and space. Just as light goes out from a candle influencing the universe, the light that goes out from a life influences all with whom it comes in contact - and grows, dependent upon the spirit with which it is tempered.
7. Then in patience these records may be interpreted.
8. This information we give that the entity may be helped in better fulfilling those purposes for which it entered this sojourn.
9. The activities of an entity are not by chance; though it has been the experience of the entity that apparently through the activities of others the surroundings may be changed, so that one oft wonders what has been the prompting influence that has caused individuals to choose this or that course of activity in the material plane.
10. As is experienced by the entity, as to whether there is the choice of this or that in the experience depends upon the ideal and purpose of an entity - and the choice that is made.
11. For, as experienced by the entity, that given of old should be that upon which the entity will build its abilities in the present, - to bring healing to the mental as well as the physical being of many. Build or base these ever upon that injunction given by the lawgiver, "Today there is set before thee good and evil, life and death. Say not as to who may descend from heaven to bring a message, or who would come from over the sea that ye might hear or understand. For, lo, it is within thyself."
12. Thy body is indeed the temple of the living God. There He hath promised to meet thee. There He does commune with those that seek within the holy of holies.
13. Then, the physical body is a pattern of the universal consciousness. While it may be as in shadow, if it is interpreted properly, the body is that which interprets The Revelation, that which interprets as to WHY there was the choosing of twelve disciples, twelve tribes.
14. This, then, is also as the sun, the moon, the planets. All of these have an influence. Rather are all such, however, influenced by the activity of the individual.
15. For, as has been indicated, man was made in the image of God. Thus he was given the injunction, "Be fruitful, multiply; but subdue the earth."
16. All things are subject unto thy will. So also the will of the individual entity to know God is subject to the choice that is made in the activity of the impulses that arise.
17. These influences, from an individual standpoint, through the astrological aspects so-called, are:
18. Venus, Neptune, Jupiter, Uranus; Mars as an outside influence, Saturn only having seemingly an influence; yet these are only urges.
19. For, in the interpreting of same, know that no urge, no influence surpasses the will of the individual. That is the birthright from the Creative Force, or God, to the individual entity or soul; that the entity, by its choice, may be one with Him.
20. In Venus, though, for this entity, we find the beauty in everything with which the entity comes in contact. And what a wonderful characteristic, - to see the beauty even in that which in the eyes of others would be ugly! That which is the Lord's, and the fullness of the earth is His, has its beauty - if it is sought.
21. The ability to attract others, the ability to heal, arises from these influences. And this should be the applied study of the individual entity in this experience, - awakening to the realization of the help as in the Christ-Consciousness may be brought into the lives of individuals. There is no greater service than awakening an individual to the consciousness of that presence which may abide within.
22. Oft read, then, the 30th of Deuteronomy, and the 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th of John. Make them as thy signposts, as thy daily guide. For indeed in the Father's house are many mansions, and if it were not so He would have told thee. But He goes, He prepares a place, for THEE; that where He is, there ye may be also; and that indeed ye may know that glory ye had with the Father before the foundations of the world.
23. We find in Neptune those things having to do with water. Then, live or dwell or abide by quantities of water; preferably streams. Meditate close to the brooks, as did the prophet in Kidron. These will bring to thy consciousness the ability to send out that healing force that expands from His consciousness.
24. In Uranus we find more the interest in the occult. Do not confuse occultism and mysticism. They each have their place; even as He hath given, 'even the devils are subject unto His name." Glory not that ye have been endowed with that ability to apply same. For whom the Lord loveth He chasteneth, and purgeth every one; that they may bring forth more fruit. For, He came into the experience of life that ye - yea, all - may indeed have life and have it more abundantly.
25. We find in Jupiter the universal consciousness. Notice its position, though, in thy awareness. Move it toward the front, rather than toward the end. For, first in spirit, then in mind, then is the materialization. For, mind is the builder; even as ye find thy body, thy mind, thy soul the three-dimensional experience of an individual that become comparable with the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. The Son is the Mind. He IS the way. So the mind of self is the way.
26. Yet remember, who can by taking thought make one hair white or black? Yet in that trust, in that hope, in that ye know, comes the awakening.
27. As to the appearances in the earth, - these have been quite varied. Not that all are given here. Some ye have passed through. Some are yet to be made manifest in thy experience in the earth. We give those that have their manifested influence through the emotions in the body in the present.
28. Before this, then, the entity was in the land of the present nativity, but in that place or city known as Ft. Dearborn; during those periods when there were needs for the evacuation of same, owing to the turmoils of the nations in the north and the west, and those coalitions as made.
29. The entity then was the saving grace in that activity in a place in which all forms of vice were rampant. Yet the entity in its activity, as a light unto those - as shining from the darkness - brought hope to many who were disturbed and discouraged.
30. True, the entity with others was forced to leave those environs, and to journey to the south and west; aided in escaping from an untimely death in the crossing of the Ohio.
31. Thus the entity became active in the southern portion of that land, in the name Elvira Adamson. In the experience the entity was a teacher, a minister, a giver of life and light to the many.
32. In the present the abilities to lift up the hopes of those that have become disturbed or discouraged are ever present in the entity's experience.
33. Before that the entity was in the Promised Land, during those periods when the Master walked in the earth; when there were those experiences in the city of Bethany.
34. The entity was among those of the acquaintances, though acted in the capacity as a hired mourner at the death and burial, of Lazarus.
35. There the entity became acquainted with those two vital forces of such different natures, - Mary and Martha, and Lazarus. Most of all the entity knew Jesus, and reminded even John that He wept as He spoke to Martha respecting the resurrection.
36. The entity witnessed the resurrection of Lazarus, the calling forth from the tomb, and was present and an aid at the great feast given to the friends and to Jesus and His disciples.
37. And from that day forth the entity was among those called the Holy Women; becoming only acquainted with the Mother of Jesus after the day of the Crucifixion, when there had been that injunction, "Behold thy son. Behold thy mother."
38. These brought those experiences in the innate forces of this entity, so that mother and son - even the expression - brings a vibration to the entity not felt by many; brings a welling up of emotion as experienced only by those whose names are written in the book of life, or - as He called - in heaven.
39. The entity gained, and much more may the entity apply in the present those tenets and those teachings.
40. And thus it would behoove the entity, not as to know them by heart as it were, but that they may be written upon the very heart and life of the entity itself, to meditate upon the promises that are in the 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th of John. Read them and meditate on them oft. Read them not, interpret them not, as being written or said to someone else; but as thou heard much and know the Voice, the more oft again may He walk and talk with thee. For the promise there is, "If ye love me, ye will keep my commandments, and I AND the Father will come and abide with thee."
41. Seek not, then, other influences or forces; but that as He hath given, "As ye abide in me, I abide in you." And thus may the GLORY of the Father be made manifest.
42. The name then was Sobol.
43. Before that the entity was in the Egyptian land, during those periods when there was the building up following the settlement of the turmoils and strifes, when there was established the activity in the city and in the Temple of Sacrifice and Temple Beautiful.
44. There the entity aided those various groups who chose, or were chosen for, the offices and activities in these ways and means of giving expression; helping them to understand and control their emotions.
45. The name then was Ar-El-Sup.
46. As to the abilities of the entity in the present, - many of the experiences, of course, are not given; these are those necessary in the experience just now - as that awakening, that unfoldment of the consciousness in Him may aid thee in bringing healing of body and of mind to those who would seek His face.
47. In thy application, then, - first know thy ideal. As has been indicated, ye have chosen well; but know Him as thy friend, as thy brother, as thy Savior.
48. Attempt not to justify but rather glorify.
49. Be patient, be persistent, be consistent.
50. Judge not that ye be not judged; and let the words of thy mouth and the meditation of thy heart be always acceptable before Him in ALL good conscience.
51. Ready for questions.
52. (Q) Is there any entity, group or activity with whom I should be associated in rendering the greatest possible service in this experience? If so, please indicate the field of activity and section of the country where this relationship should be developed.
    (A) As indicated, first know thyself. Any group, any activity that answers closest to that which cries out from within, THAT associate yourself with. Not as a schism, not as a cult, not as an ism; but He is ONE God, and thus He is no respecter of persons.
    In healing, in teaching, in ministering is thy field of activity and service.
53. (Q) Give me any specific guidance in developing the pattern indicated above, which may be helpful at this point.
    (A) None better than that as we have outlined. Know it is within self, and it is found - the manner of approach - in the 30th of Deuteronomy, and in the 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th of John. Not that other approaches may not be just as important, just as beautiful, - but here the directions are crystallized into that of knowing thine own body is the temple. It is thy tabernacle. There He will meet thee.
    Seek not other entities. Not that many are not about; not that there is not the communion of saints, but there is also the communion of sinners! Ye seek not those!
    Let that light be in thee which was also in the Christ Jesus, who went about DOING good! bearing His cross, as ye must indeed bear thy cross, but bearing it in Him it brings peace, and most of all life everlasting, and hope and cheer!
    Be not longfaced, but happy - HAPPY in thy service to others.
54. (Q) What have been my past associations with my adopted son, [...]? What are the urges and how can I best help him in this experience?
    (A) In the Palestine experience he was among the children of those who were persecuted, whom ye cared for. And thus that sheltering, that closeness of purpose that has come and will be. Train the child in the way of the Lord, and when he is old, he will not depart from same. A helpfulness; helping him to help himself. Just as the Father-God does not force; He chastises, to be sure, but He blesses also - even those who are wayward. For His love endureth forever.
    Let thy love also. And thus as ye direct, pray as ye direct, and there may be the answering within to that entity of the things ye pray for.
55. (Q) What has caused the apparent division of my life activity into four year cycles? How can I best use the urges resulting from this experience?
    (A) Today, if ye will hear His voice, as He hath given, is the acceptable day of the Lord. Work while it is day.
    That these are divided, or apparently have been, indicates that they are as steppingstones, unfoldments that have come. While apparently they have taken different directions at times, are they not now ready to be coordinated into one specific effort?
    And these as we find are the better manners in which these may be applied in the present experience.
    Let this oft be thy prayer, as ye did so long ago in the way by Bethany:
    LORD, MY GOD! BE THOU EVER NEAR. AS THOU SEEST THY SERVANT HATH NEED OF THY PROTECTING CARE, LET HIM - AS HE DID - WALK IN THE WAY, BRING LIFE AND LIGHT TO THOSE WHO ARE IN FEAR.
    MAY MY LIFE BE USED BY HIM IN BRINGING HELP, HEALTH, LIGHT AND HOPE TO THE GLORY OF HIS NAME.
56. We are through.

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