Edgar Cayce Readings, 2851-1

Time and Place: 3:45 to 4:20 P. M. Eastern War Time. Naval Operating Base, ..., Virginia.

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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's 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:
EC: (In going back over years from the present - " - '40 - changes in environs, mentally, materially - '37 - wonderings - '31 - assurances, awakenings - an unusual entity - " etc., on back to birth date.)
Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as or called [2851].
In giving an interpretation of the records as we find them here, these we choose from the records with the desire and purpose that this be a helpful experience for the entity; enabling the entity to better fulfil those purposes for which it entered this present sojourn.
While we would magnify the virtues and minimize the faults, these are not alterations of the truths expressed or manifested, but the entity especially needs that encouragement for the greater manifestations of the abilities of the entity.
The MIND is the Builder. And this entity is especially endowed with, and has developed through the experiences in the earth plane, an unusual ability to analyze those problems of most any nature. Spiritualizing the abilities here, there is little that may not be accomplished, that the entity puts its mind to; especially in those fields of directing or controlling the minds of others.
The entity would make a good hypnotist, but to the entity's own self this ability had better be used for the spiritual attaining of that the entity may accomplish.
As to the urges latent, - unusual have been the experiences of the entity through the earth's plane. Thus, with the great mental abilities that have been manifested in varied forms or manners, little that is ordinarily termed the astrological is applicable in the experience of this entity.
True, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Mars and Uranus are manifested; but these are only as indications of the manner in which the mind may be applied. Not that the application is from those urges in their influence, but the influence the entity especially has upon those who are ruled by these signs or urges.
Hence the entity is one of a very high mental ability; one to whom many come with their troubles.
One to whom many would impart their inmost secrets, and yet these are at times taken advantage of - that is, the entity's ability and willingness to listen and to advise. Do not let such become stumblingblocks, but rather as opportunities in which this entity may guide others into the knowledge of the truth which lies within each soul, each heart, each entity.
As to the appearances of the entity in the earth:
These, as indicated, have been quite varied.
As we find, then, while not all of the appearances may be given, these are indicated that there may be a better understanding in the experience of the entity.
Before this the entity was in the period of the early settlings in this land of the present sojourn. The entity and others of the fjord brought activities towards seeking counsel or settlings in the new land. They never reached this land, but were lost at sea.
Then in the name Norwank, the entity was a bit arrogant. Those experiences, and the last periods of activity, in the attempts during the period of suffering and the shipwreck, bring a deep conviction in the experience. The timidity that has been a part of the entity's mien through this present sojourn arises from that determination. Also the abilities to be the deep thinker arise, it might be said, as an outgrowth of a determined purpose then deep within self.
Know that growth is within the entity. And as to whether that applied in the experience with others is chosen from the fields of creative and soul evolution, or for the satisfying or gratifying of the material manifestation, is the choice of the soul entity.
Much of WHY this or that phase of a choice is made depends upon purposes and ideals. And the application of same is within self. For, as given of old, today, now, always, there is before each soul good and evil, life and death, - choose thou.
In that experience the entity grew in material wealth and in that environ that disliked the burden of servitude of those not equal in the mental abilities.
Thus the entity finds self in the present with the mental aptitude, and yet not that might always at hand to give expression of same.
Before that the entity was in the Grecian land, during those periods when there were those activities in bringing about what would be called nationalism in that land, the seeking for might and power during the period when Xenophon made the spreading of power and might toward the east.
The entity then was among those who were in power, in the name Xerpia. The entity grew in might and mien, in the ability to direct.
With those periods when questionings arose as to the futility, or the goodness of the conquering forces, the entity set about to make or a unifying of purposes within the home; that brought gain in the experience of many through that period.
The abilities as a comforter, as a leader or director, as a counselor to others, arise from that experience.
Before that the entity was in the Egyptian land, when there were those peoples making preparation for the sojourning from there.
The entity was among the children of those peoples who saw that activity; being then a maid to Pharaoh's daughter that discovered the babe, Moses, that saw the unfolding of that life in the varied environs, that heard much of the cries of those peoples as through those years their tasks were made harder and harder.
It may be said that the entity was a teacher, in a manner, to Moses; and thus the wisdom of old is of special interest to the entity. Ritualistic activities of mind and body to bring material effects within same find a deep something within the entity.
The name then was Zeruba. The entity gained the greater in the mental and spiritual unfoldment in the experience, as it watched, as it meditated upon the happenings as the entity grew older and watched the unfoldment of those who were in authority nd as these things changed in their relationship to the material happenings.
Thus lands, nations, various peoples and their problems as peoples and individuals are of interest. Thus the entity is innately something of a historian, as well as mentally and manifestedly in mind. These abilities may be used to material advantage if the spiritual purposes are in keeping with that which is ever creative, as manifested in the Son.
Before this the entity was in the Egyptian land, when there were those periods of banishment, when the Priest had been recalled and those of many nations had gathered for counsel for peace to all the world, then known.
The entity was eventually sent as an emissary to the land of Said. This brought the interest especially indicated in all forms of the oriental customs and oriental purposes of religious forces.
These may be used to advantage, or they may become stumblingstones.
The name then was Es-es-us.
As to the abilities of the entity in the present, then, that to which it may attain, and how:
As indicated, - study to show thyself approved unto God. Analyze these portions of what is known as the Scripture: Deuteronomy 30, the whole of the chapter, especially that admonition of Moses as he summed up the life of man. And then the 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th of John, as to how the man of Galilee, Jesus, that became the Christ, instigated the life that may be lived within, in the application to others; and upon Whom each soul must rely for guidance in making the choice of those promptings that arise in the heart and mind.
DO use thy MIND. Be not afraid, for He will be thy guide, if ye seek His face.
Walk in the light, then, even as He is in the light.
In those fields of healing, through the mental ability of the POWER of the Christ, - not of thyself, but of the Christ as He may manifest in thee, - ye may accomplish much.
Let not thy heart be troubled, neither be afraid.
We are through for the present.
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REPORTS

2/10/43 Mrs. [2851]'s ltr. to EC:
Quarters ... N.O.B.
Dear Mr. Cayce
I have been wanting to thank you for my very interesting reading, but I am a person that always puts things off, so please pardon me for not doing so long ago.
If I do understand everything, and able to follow its advice to the fullest - I don't know.
Thank you, and hoping you can continue to do your work for a long time to come,
I am sincerely yours
4/05/43 Mrs. [2851]'s ltr. to EC:
Dear Sir,
If you are handling the book, There Is A River, please send me one copy C.O.D.
Sincerely yours,