Edgar Cayce Readings, 2938-1

Time and Place: 10:40 to 11:20 A. M. Eastern War Time. New York City.

TEXT

GC: You will give the relations 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:
EC: Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as or called [2938].
In giving the interpretations of the records here, as we find them, - these we choose from those indicated with the desire and purpose that this information may be a helpful influence for the entity; enabling the entity to better fulfil those purposes for which it entered this sojourn.
We would minimize faults, we would magnify virtues. The great virtue the entity is to experience or attain in the present sojourn is patience, which has been indicated in the experience by the entity being tried often, and will be yet again. Thus there should be the practice of patience, in meeting those varied differences that arise in relationships, in activities, in conditions in the experience.
Not that the entity is unmindful of these from its own experience and development, yet we would remind the entity of these. For it is in patience that ye become aware of thy soul, and of its ideals and purposes.
For, in the material world the spiritual concept is the basis of the trend, or of the mind; and from same arises the material results. When such relationship, or when any relationship is altered otherwise, it may become a stumblingstone rather than a steppingstone for unfoldment.
The interest of the entity in things of a spiritual nature requires patience in the individuals that may apply or practice same, as well as patience with self.
Find and know that there is, for there IS, the way, the truth and the light. And it is of such natures that ye may find it within thine own self. Realize that each soul is as the temple of the living God, even as thine own body.
Thus be mindful more, not of the body for body's sake, but of the body that the temple of the living God may be the better channel for the manifesting of the spiritual truths; that each soul may manifest to the glory of the Father in the Son.
From the astrological aspects much becomes nil, according to the ordinary terms. For, the entity has well applied much of the material sojourns. Thus it has become not a law unto itself alone, but rather recognizing the relationships with those about the entity.
The affections, the filial relations mean much more to the entity than to many an individual; yet it is oft rather strenuous in its demands upon self and others; losing patience.
Let the words of thy mouth, the meditation of thy heart, always be in accord with that thou hast set as thine ideal. Do not demand nor require of others that ye do not require or demand of self.
Astrologically, we find that Mercury, Jupiter and Venus are the greater forces. But, as indicated, these have been altered much as to the common term of same. But consider from the consciousness in same, that these are a part of the entity's consciousness:
Appreciation of mental abilities, the universal consciousness in relationships and activities, as well as the beauty, as well as joy, as well as the love of home and that it spiritually and mentally implies. And these are questions oft in the individual entity's experience, as to how far reaching is same. That which is impressed upon the mental being leaves or builds its influence also in the soul. For, HE thought it not robbery to make Himself equal with God, yet took He upon Himself the form of man and became obedient - even unto the death on the Cross; thus filling, fulfilling law. Law, then, is love; love is God; it is manifested in all forms of life itself.
Keep those tenets, those truths, close to thy consciousness, in thy dealing with and in thy problems with those influences about you, as well as those ye would influence. And let your light so shine among others that ye may be a channel of blessings to others.
As to the appearances in the earth, - not all would be indicated, but these we find having an influence, or having an urge arising from same in the present experiences:
Before this the entity was in the land of the present nativity, when there were those activities in the reconstruction periods following that called the American Revolution.
The entity then was a teacher, a minister to the needs of the young. Thus children, childhood in its various aspects, have ever been a thought, an experience for the entity.
The name then was Susy Ann Beard. In the experience the entity applied itself, and finds oft in its dreams or meditations something to do with the varied problems as were parts of individuals through those experiences.
The beauty of outdoors, the song, the music of the spheres are of interest from the periods of meditation; especially those activities that were a part of the mental and spiritual training of the entity through that period of sojourn.
In the present these come as a part of that about which the entity may formulate stories, tales, writings, that may be used as lessons for others. Not other than as an awakening. For, these are not as were the truths presented then, other than freedoms that make one free indeed - when they abide in the peace of that which is the gift of the Son.
Before that the entity was in the Promised Land, during those periods when there were those activities that were as judgments upon the peoples of the day; following the Crucifixion and the turmoils as brought into the land through those differences of opinions in many groups that were a part of the political, the religious and the social life of those centers in which the entity dwelt; especially about the city of Caesarea.
There the entity was engaged in those activities as a director of customs as related to those things pertaining to the spiritual and mental life of groups. The entity gained, being a leader or teacher; assisting in the directing of those who chose to establish the centers in varied lands.
The name then was Lystra. In the experience the entity applied self well, and the love of home arose from some of those experiences there. The entity was closely associated with those of its own present household, in the varied capacities, as the entity did advise or counsel with those of the various groups who united in efforts; in clarifying the relations of groups and peoples through those particular political and religious periods of strivings.
Before that the entity was in the Mongoloid or Gobi land, when there was the City of Gold there, - where much may yet be found of such things, when its period or time has been completed.
There the entity was as a queen in that land, following those periods of the great ruler who had so established those associations with the Indian and the Indo-China land, and those periods that corresponded to the latter portion of the sojourns of those groups in the Egyptian land.
Hence the entity's interest in things oriental, as well as things having to do with the compilations or the correlating of periods of activity in the varied groups, or varied periods of expression.
The name then was Bedebed. The entity ruled wisely, but not many years in the activity; yet left an imprint upon those periods of unfoldment for a people who are grounded in the home worship, those activities that make for a patience that the entity lost in that period; and may be found when the oneness of purpose, oneness of ideal, are correlated in life, light AND the immortal things of life experiences in the earth.
Before that the entity was in Egypt during the early periods of activities, when there were the first strivings among the peoples who came from the Carpathians to the Egyptian land.
The entity was among the Egyptians that, elderly in their activity, did not join with those concessions made to the Carpathian peoples; passing from that activity in the beginning of the establishing of those peoples that had come into the land.
The name then was Is-ta-Lili.
As to the abilities of the entity in the present, then, that to which it may attain, and how:
First, know self. Continuous study of self is the greater study of others. Do not become egotistical. Do care for the health. Do keep in the way that is the greater strength; administering to groups, teaching those of the own household, directing and counseling with those many phases of the activities. These are the outlets greater for the entity.
Ready for questions.
(Q) How can I best further my spiritual development?
(A) Know thy ideal, spiritual, mental and material. Then study to show self approved unto same, a workman not ashamed; giving stress where stress is due, keeping self unspotted from the world.
(Q) Through what channels can I be of the greater service to others?
(A) In teaching or administering to those activities in groups that are organized for definite purposes or definite activities.
(Q) When, where and how have I been associated in past lives with the following, what are the present urges, and how may I be of the greatest help to them in this life: First, my son [...]?
(A) In those activities as indicated. Most of those of the own household were in the experiences in the Holy Land. Here we find relationships such that there is oft needed the counsel and the advice. Let those that were the purposes then be as the purposes in the present. Not as one that would force, but working TOGETHER as to that to be attained.
(Q) My daughter [...]?
(A) In the same experience, and very close in the same relationships as in this experience. Thus the differences as well as those influences that draw thee close together, dependent one upon the other. The helpfulness is in correlating ideas and ideals.
(Q) Jean?
(A) These associations we find rather in the experience in the Gobi land. And the variations in the temperamental activities become the greater problems. Patience is needed here, in self as well as in Jean.
(Q) My grandchild that has just arrived in our home?
(A) In the Palestine experience, when there were the variations in the church. Expect much from this grandchild, if there are the truths of spiritual things impressed.
(Q) My friend, [2799]?
(A) In Egypt as well as in Palestine, and in the experience before this. A friend and associate, a co-patriot in those periods.
We are through for the present.
Two copies to Self (one for Mrs. [2799])
Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

3/08/43 Mrs. [2938]'s letter to EC:
Mrs. [2938] New York City, New York
Association for Research and Enlightenment, Inc. Virginia Beach - Va.
Dear Mr. Cayce,-
Received the enclosed from you a few weeks ago - this reading is a gift to me, from Mrs. [2799], for which I am very grateful, as I have wanted it for a number of years.
In seeking this reading, I am anxious to obtain information concerning my spiritual development, through my past incarnations, and their influence on my present life. I am particularly interested in learning about the following ones, as my occult teachers have told me that they were important - Chinese, Egyptian, Hindo [Hindu?], Early Christian, White Nun (French?) or any that you find are important.
As I feel very STRONGLY, that certain members of my family and close friends have been with me in many of these incarnations, would it be possible to tell me, where and how, I made these contacts, and what if any, is my responsibility to them now - especially the Blessed grandchild that has just arrived in our home.
I understand that you answer six questions. I do not know how to put this in six questions. It is all tied up to-gether, and has been the longing of my heart, to understand, for many years - Could you do this for me? Put it in proper form? In other words, edit it for me - I would be very grateful for the help.
Thanking you, and asking, "God's blessing on you and your work", I am,
Very sincerely yours,
(Mrs.) [2938]