This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 5th day of March, 1943, in accordance with request made by the self - [2900], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Born September 13, 1887, in Toelzek, Sharosh County, Hungary.

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1. EC: (In going back over years from the present - " - '42 - questionings - '41 - anxieties - '40 - animosities - " etc., on back to birth date.)
2. Yes - circumstances that surrounded this birth were questioned in some quarters.
3. In giving the interpretations of the records here of this entity now called [2900] these we choose from same with the desire and purpose that this information may be the means of a helpful experience for the entity; if the entity will but apply those suggestions in this present activity.
4. Then, in choosing these that shall be the policy, - not only outwardly but in the hopes and desires of this entity, - minimize the faults in others as ye would wish others to minimize the faults in thee. Magnify the virtues, and in manners as to be complementary not merely in words of praise but in a feeling of constant appreciation of others, as ye would have others appreciate thine own abilities.
5. These seem but trifles, at times, and are easily led to be those things that may be stumbling-stones. But if they are kept sincere, and the tenets of the life itself, it will lead to a very constructive attitude. And know it is as true today as when given so long ago, "If ye will be my people, I will be thy God."
6. And the practise and the principles of those tenets indicated are the basis of that which has been given as the means or the manner in which individuals approach the throne of mercy and grace.
7. Realize then, ever, that thy body is indeed the tabernacle, the temple of the living God. That which ye may comprehend of Him is ever present. He has promised to meet thee in thy holy of holies, within thine own self. Thus it would behoove the entity to turn to that admonition given of old by him who was the lawgiver, yet who prophesied that in the latter day there would rise another even as Moses. Yet he gave, "Know there is today set before thee good and evil, life and death; choose thou."
8. This applies to thee in thine own problems day by day. And forget not the admonition of the shepherd, "Seek the Lord while He may be found. Seek the Lord, for His mercy endureth forever, and they that wholly trust in the Lord shall never want." For the earth is the Lord's and the fulness thereof, the silver and the gold are his, the cattle on a thousand hills. And though ye may be far afield, far astray, His promises are sure, and He hath given, "If ye call I will hear, and answer speedily."
9. Then, let not the anxieties of the moment deter thee. Look to Him, and ye will find that changes will come about, and that in thine own heart may be manifested in thy life - if ye will but serve the Lord.
10. As to the urges that arise in the experience, - know that day by day ye are meeting thine own self. For the laws of the Lord are perfect, they convert the soul. And with what measure ye mete to others, with the same it will be measured to you again. And as ye do it, as ye treat, as ye think of those about thee, of those who even despitefully use thee, so ye do unto thy Lord, thy Creator, in whom ye live and move and have thy being.
11. This requires not longfacedness nor sanctimonious conversation, nor that which is belittling. For, know, the Lord requires at thy hand the measure ye mete to thy brethren.
12. In those urges and those that have been thy activities ye will find, - as ye analyze thy life, thy precepts and thy activities through portions of thy experiences in the earth, - these ye are meeting in thyself, and in Him is truth and life, - yea a love that passeth all understanding. Not as man calleth love, not as that which is even in friendship. But make the law of the Lord, His servants, His teachers, thy friends. And he whom the Lord befriends will walk in the shadow of the rock in the noonday, and will rest in the love and in the sheltering arms when troubles and discouragements arise.
13. As to the appearances and thy activities in the present related to same:
14. Before this the entity was in the land of the present nativity, coming to the land of the present sojourn; during the early settlings, during those periods when there were changes in the material activities as related to political and economical conditions, - when the exchange was made between the English and the Dutch lands.
15. Then the entity was engaged in activities with those groups who prepared and preserved furs, and was the companion of one in authority - in the name Rachel Fould.
16. In the experience the entity used those positions not wisely nor too well. Though they brought material blessings, there were not the considerations of those who labored long hours, nor as to their environments or surroundings. Yet it brought a satisfaction. But did it bring contentment, or joy?
17. This phase of that sown ye are reaping in the present experience. These come. Think not that the Lord hath brought it upon thee. For that ye sow, that ye reap.
18. Before that the entity was in that land now known as Eretria [Eritrea], in those activities of the land during those periods when there were the unfoldments of activities in which there was the use of the hands, - as in the preparation of figures, or statures, that were a part of the activities of the peoples of the day.
19. Thus detail, those things having to do with the preparation of things, become a part of the entity's consciousness - that require the working with the hands, and the study not only of the thing itself being created but as to its value in the depicting of activities in others.
20. Then the name was Theseus.
21. Before that the entity was in the Promised Land, in those periods when there was the entering into the Holy Land.
22. Though the entity was among those born in the wilderness, it was acquainted with and aware of those leaders of that trek from Egypt to the Holy Land, and had a knowledge of the law. Though the entity was close to those who were to administer same, the reckoning which came from those who partook of things when there were the activities around Jericho the entity never, NEVER interpreted in its own experience.
23. And such routine still becomes at times a drudge. But the very activities of the entity, as an associate of the wife of Eleazer, in the preparation of those oils and the incense for the service, give the entity's present abilities in the preparing of compounds of such natures. These have not in the present been made compatible with the experience there, in those activities about Shiloh, where the entity lived during that latter sojourn.
24. The name then was Adajoniah.
25. Before that the entity was in the Egyptian land, when there were those activities in the preparation of individuals for active service through the offices of the Temple of Sacrifice.
26. The entity was among those who prepared and administered what today would be called the anaesthesias for those activities. And these were not always used wisely, but to self these brought some associations pleasant to the body - though to the soul, disturbances.
27. The name then was Ust-Ana.
28. As to the abilities of the entity in the present, - these are many, and not far from the way that leads to the more perfect Way.
29. First, then, find self and its relationships to the Creative Forces - as may manifest through the promises of God.
30. Know thy ideal spiritually, the application of same mentally, and ye will find the material things will come in their own way and time.
31. As to the abilities, - those things having to do with what today are called cosmetics, or compounds; and as we find, if the entity will make application - when it has found itself - to the activities of Coty or Colgate, those offices in the material way will give the entity an outlet for opportunities of the appreciation to the divine of the abilities, in the preparations for service to others, to the glory of the Father in the relationships to others.
32. Ready for questions.
33. (Q) How can I go about getting work as a laboratory assistant, or work that would be more suitable than what I am now doing?
    (A) As indicated, first prepare self SPIRITUALLY. Then make application through the regular channels to the Coty Company or the Colgate Company, and we will find there will be the way opened.
    Do the first things first.
34. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. Questions:
   1. How could I go about getting work that would be more suitable for me? 2. Should I attempt to get work with a health institute or a doctor? 3. Or how can I go about getting work as a laboratory assistant?
2. 2/27/43 Letter: "I am very unhappy where I am now. I am a graduate masseuse and had hoped to be able to get some work either with a health institute or a doctor. Am also a licensed laboratory assistant, have worked in a milk laboratory for over 14 yrs. I should very much like to know how I can go about getting that kind of work again. And if not what is there that I can do to better conditions for myself?"

REPORTS

1. 3/17/43 Letter: "Thank you so much for reading. I think that it will be helpful in shaping my life."
2. 4/04/43 [2900]'s letter to Gladys Davis:
   "Mrs. [189] turned the letter over to me and advised me to take the matter up with Madam [2944]. I spoke to her on Friday at which time she told me that she will have to sell the place because she is really in no position to take care of her place.
   "I know nothing about cosmetics and really never ran a place of its kind. And also she wants $5000 for the place - that too is not in my range.
   "Would therefore like to get a reading for same, do you think that Mr. Cayce would do that for me.
   "Am enclosing $5 for the Association."
3. 4/09/43 Gladys Davis' letter to [2900]:
   "Yours of the 4th, with $5.00 enclosed on your account, was received in due time.
   "I am sorry the lead regarding the cosmetic business did not mean anything, but it was just a suggestion - as I thought it was the TYPE thing the reading referred to. However, there must be many such places needing help, especially during the present emergency when so many women have entered war work.
   "It would not seem advisable to get another reading, especially since your Life Reading was so definite as to the type work you should do. The readings are for the purpose of setting us on the right track, not for the purpose of deciding every minute detail of our lives. They are supposed to help us make the right decisions, by setting a standard to go by. I do hope you will continue to follow every lead that might point to the type work mentioned for you, for I am sure when you get into it you will be happier in that work than in any other you have ever done.
   "We are simply swamped with appointments for Readings since the book came out, and I suppose we can't expect that to get any better - toward letting up, I mean. I just hope Mr. Cayce can keep well and able to meet the demand of the more urgent cases; we can't expect him to be able to answer every single request that comes now. We who have already received our guidance are indeed fortunate, and I do trust you will make every effort to follow your Readings in detail, for it is only in doing so that you will get results desired.
   "If any other opening, or possible lead comes my way, or to my attention, I will certainly let you know. "With kindest regards and best wishes, I am"
   Sincerely, Gladys Davis

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