This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 8th day of January, 1944, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [2823], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research and Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mrs. [2823], Mrs. [2390], Mrs. [2175], Mrs. [3257], and Harmon Bro.

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1. GC: You will have before you the life existence in the earth plane of [2823], born December 10, 1909, in Los Angeles, Calif., and the earthly existence of this entity as It-Ao in Egypt. 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 developing or retarding points in such an existence. You will answer the questions the entity submits, as I ask them, concerning the problems of the present life and the associations arising from that period.
2. EC: Yes, we are given the records again here of that entity now called [2823].
3. In interpreting the records of the entity through the experiences in the Egyptian sojourn, many varied things and conditions are to be taken into consideration - if such an experience is to be made helpful or applicable in the present.
4. For each entity in the earth is what it is because of what it has been! And each moment is dependent upon another moment. So a sojourn in the earth, as indicated, is as a lesson in the school of life and experience. Just as it may be illustrated in that each entity, each soul-entity, is as a corpuscle in the body of God - if such an entity has applied itself in such a manner as to be a helpful force and not a rebellious force.
5. There have been other experiences of the entity, yet this was among those that are the more far-reaching in earth expressions in the present, causing the closer associations that would be a natural consequence. For like begets like. Like attracts like - or the natural needs for such contacts that may give the entity the opportunity, the privilege of applying such truths or lessons in given experiences in a material sojourn.
6. Something of the activities would be necessary to be given, as to the background of the entity's experiences in that particular period.
7. As indicated, there were those particular periods when there were the political and religious activities in the land (that is, during the entity's sojourn there), when there was the greater expansion.
8. The entity came into the earth, though, during those periods of turmoil, when there has been the banishment of the Priest and when there had been those activities that had caused political and religious turmoils in the land.
9. But with the return of the Priest, with the setting up of those various activities indicated through the Temple of Sacrifice and the Temple Beautiful, the entity was among those chosen because of its abilities for the close associations with the various groups, to pass through those experiences not only for preparation but for the training of others in such activities.
10. The entity was among those groups who had come with the King, and was not of the Natives; though in its developments the entity was known as a Native because of its close associations with some of those through that experience.
11. Then the entity's activities were those that it may, or must, learn again - or as it has already experienced, as then - that of patience.
12. Many of the individuals who were associated with the Priest in the various offices, however, were tempted or taught - as it were - by the misinterpretation of the law by the Priest himself. For there was the attempt to placate the law of evolution. While those activities brought within themselves conditions that greatly improved the situations, they left in the mental self the applying of spiritual law to attain material desires - without the mental concepts being in accord.
13. A good lesson here for everyone to learn who would know the way of the Lord! Be patient, be just, be kind, be longsuffering, show brotherly love - and then don't worry about what's going to happen! but be sure you do these! When you get to the place where you would worry (this is for the entity), stop and pray! For why worry, when you can pray? For God is not mocked, and He remembers thee in thy sincerity in thy purpose.
14. The entity then gained throughout those periods, both in the activities in the Temple of Sacrifice - when there was the elimination of those associations and experiences as to conditions in body - and in the Temple Beautiful.
15. Those physical conditions find themselves expressed in the material body-conditions in the present at times, yet in nature - in nature, as has been indicated for the body - there may be attained in the physical being the purifying, rather than by the fires of nature or of created elements by man.
16. The entity's application in the experience had to do with the records pertaining to ways and means, or factors towards the preparing of individuals for their activities in the earth - those who were to be set in various channels of activity. These were a part of the entity's experience through those activities in the Temple Beautiful.
17. Hence as a datastician, statistician, as a teacher, as a practitioner in those things pertaining to detail as well as principles, the entity may find its greater application of those experiences attained through that sojourn in the earth.
18. The entity grew in power, in might, in body, in mind, in purpose through the experience. And in the application of self in those directions in the present the entity may make attainment of influences that may draw others to, as well as be an assurance to self of, the greater interpretations of the universal laws - which is love.
19. Then, keep those tenets there applied. Apply them in the daily experience at present.
20. And in activities do assist in those records that may be a helpful influence to those who would seek to know how body, mind and soul may be accorded the influences to meet those very things that the Priest would have the entity pass over in that experience.
21. For body, mind and soul are one, even as Father, Son and Holy Spirit are one - and in the same ratio and relationship.
22. These, then, are the basic principles that the entity may attain in presenting ways, manners and means in which others, too, may learn their relationships to the Creative Forces as daily manifested in life itself.
23. Ready for questions.
24. (Q) How can I increase my awareness of the universal God Force, to enable me to become more of a blessing to my associates?
    (A) As just indicated. In that attuning of body, mind and soul to those onenesses of purpose, as they each give expression of those influences manifested in the Godhead.
25. (Q) Please give instructions on meditation.
    (A) For this body - not for everybody - odors would have much to do with the ability of the entity to meditate. For, the entity in the experiences through the Temple of Sacrifice became greatly attuned through the sense of smell, for the activities were upon the olfactory nerves and muscles of the body itself. For there the protuberances were taken away.
    As to the manner of meditation, then: Begin with that which is oriental in its nature - oriental incense. Let the mind become, as it were, attuned to such by the humming, producing those sounds of o-o-o-ah-ah-umm-o-o-o; not as to become monotonous, but "feel" the essence of the incense through the body-forces in its motion of body. This will open the kundalini forces of the body. Then direct same to be a blessing to others. These arise from the creative center of the body itself, and as they go through the various centers direct same; else they may become greater disturbing than helpful. Surround self ever with that purpose, "Not my will, O God, but Thine be done, ever," and the entity will gain vision, perception and - most of all - judgment."
26. (Q) Should I change my job?
    (A) Whenever there are those experiences wherein the entity can become more closely associated with the records as in Egypt, get to them - commence!
27. (Q) Should I connect with the Association for Research and Enlightenment, Inc?
    (A) If that's the channel that answers to the entity, good beginning!
28. (Q) With what church would it be well for me to seek affiliation at this time?
    (A) The better is the church within self, not by name or place. For the church is the living Christ. Make association first with that, and whether it is in this, that or the other name, Christ ye serve and not a church!
29. (Q) What have been the past relationships, and for what purpose was I brought into present contact with the following: [2390]?
    (A) Closely associated in Egypt, as helpers in those purposes carried on by the entity now called [2390].
30. (Q) [2175]?
    (A) Close in association in activities of both Temples in Egypt.
31. (Q) T. J. O'Connor?
    (A) Knowledge of, but differences arose, in the Egyptian experience.
32. (Q) [3257]?
    (A) These associations can be found better by paralleling, for they were more than once. Parallel the periods when their activities crossed one another.
33. (Q) My son, [2869]?
    (A) That has been indicated, regarding the experiences in Egypt when the relationships were close to the the same as in the present.
34. (Q) My husband, [5163]?
    (A) Not in Egypt, but a knowledge of one another in Egypt - as they were in different experiences during that period. Closely associated in other sojourns. Ye may become a complement one to the other, or you can make good scrappers!
35. (Q) What attitude will be most helpful in directing my son toward right thinking?
    (A) What has been indicated? Judgment, patience, love, gentleness, kindness. These are the law of love. These may carry weight where other things, yea where everything else fails.
36. (Q) What counsel can be given to improve or correct my attitude about my home and my work environment?
    (A) Look within self and see those differences as indicated. Correct them in mind and ye will correct them in purpose and in reality of physical being.
37. (Q) Any other advice or guidance?
    (A) Know in Whom ye believe and in what ye believe. Know the author of thy every activity, as to its purpose and ideal. For the law of the Lord is perfect, it coverteth the soul. And the soul is of the First Cause.
38. We are through for the present.

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BACKGROUND

1. See 2823-1.

REPORTS

1. 8/44 (Summer of 1944)
   It is my belief that it is necessary, in view of the increasing number of inquiries concerning our work and our limited personnel and space, that some satisfactory and suitable plan, in keeping with our purpose of being of as much help to as many individuals as possible, be worked out to give all an opportunity to seek a reading, if they desire it sincerely. I therefore offer this skeleton of a letter to be prepared by Tom Sugrue for mimeographing, in order that each inquiry may receive the full consideration it deserves, eliminating chance that first inquiry may be handled improperly. If each member of the staff would offer their suggestions along this line, could not something be worked out which would be acceptable to all?
   Suggestions of mimeographed letter (of pamphlet) to go as introduction to
   Association for Research and Enlightenment, in response to first inquiry.
   First, explanation of why individual answers cannot be sent to each inquiry. Then,
   1. What we have to give: a. Not fortune telling. b. Not spiritualism. c. Not a medium, dealing with those passed on. d. Not a prophet (questions answered only thru readings).
   Three types of readings given. (Brief outline of what each reading is)
   2. How long it will probably be before an individual could get an appointment
   a. [left blank]
   3. The value of readings: a. Not miracles in themselves - only through application. b. Proper preparation.
   4. How to apply for a Reading: a. Why is it necessary to become a member of the Ass'n. b. Send for Cayce booklet containing necessary information application. c. Send for pamphlet in preparation for type reading desired.
   5. If in view of our limitations, and the long wait for an appointment, it is felt that we can be of service, write again, and personal attention will be given
2. 2/29/52 Reply to questionnaire-letter: "The foundation once more demonstrates its psychic abilities! Your letter arrived at the exact moment of the greatest change in our lives in 11 years. My husband, [5163], has received immediate orders to to the west coast, and we are now in the throes of trying to separate ourselves from the years accumulations. Our attic is filled to the brim with items of no earthly use to us, but from which we can hardly bear to part! To try to tell you about us, [my husband, [5163], my son [2869]] who and what and why we are, is beyond my scope at any time, but in my present state of utter confusion, an absolute impossibility. Unfortunately, our readings are packed away at the bottom of a box of books, but trying to recall them, I would say that either they are perfect sketches of our inner beings, or we have patterned our lives to fit the given description. My husband is [...]. My son [2869]. I'm the same old me you knew those years ago. You asked about my past - or our past. Please ask [2390] for that. It was a time of trial and error for me, and my young years were of such upheaval that, in my efforts to put the past behind me, I succeeded to the point that my mind has retained only the general impression of fire and brimstone. Since, at one time or another, [2390] has heard the story she can outline it fairly well for you, and probably it would be less warped, coming from someone else. Please tell her that she has my full consent, for the sake of the records. My readings (and this is really a confession!) always seemed to me to be too wonderful to be true. Secretly, I have always felt that it couldn't really be so - that I couldn't actually have been at the heights indicated. There are two me's, I think. Being self-analytical, I know that my mind has depths, and I know that I've had proof of a psychic power within me. But, on the other hand, I'm never free of self-criticism, of a feeling of ineptitude. I used to feel, in the schoolroom, and in my first jobs, that I was just very lucky to have given the right answer, or to have done the work right. And I was always sure that someone, someday, would find out what a failure I really was! To put it briefly, I'd say I was half-conceit and half one of the worst inferiority complexes on record! My attempts at self-analysis are affected at this writing by the receipt, within the past hour, of two very wonderful and very flattering recommendations from my bosses, to whom I have this afternoon given notice. There, now! I've told you many things that perhaps I could never reveal except in such a disturbed frame of mind as I am at this time. I think of you and of the work you are doing, and wish you every success and happiness. Keep at it. With deep affection for all. P.S. I'm originally Christian Science, now Methodist."

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