Edgar Cayce Readings, 2962-1

Time and Place: 3:50 to 4:20 P. M. Eastern War Time. New York, N.Y.

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 he submits, as I ask them:
EC: Yes - we are given the records here of that entity now called [2962].
In giving the interpretations of the records as we find them here, these appear at times to be quite in opposition one to another; but this is apparent from the composite of the experiences in the earth and the sojourns during the interims, that these are some of the characteristics of this entity:
One that apparently many times, even in company with others, will appear to be preoccupied.
One often, from the manner or mien, that may appear to others - with whom it might be associated, either in a business or a social way - as one very indifferent as to this or that conclusion that might be reached, or as to the relationships that might grow out of any contact.
This does not indicate that the entity is lacking in diplomacy, for this is another phase of the entity in its relationships or dealings with those things towards which it would attain.
One that is interested in many things; likes to read a good book; likes the interpreting of puzzles, quizzes or the like - at times, and at others they are rather boresome to the entity.
One that is very interested in things of the unseen, or the occult, or psychic side of life; yet one who would appear to be rather close in observation and yet granting much that others would not even consider as to being granted.
This, then, makes for rather the confusing experience of the entity in this particular sojourn - as we have indicated.
For, the characteristics become rather of the speculative nature on the part of others. While the entity is a good spender, rarely is it said to be a good active force in controlling interests. And yet in those things of a mechanical nature, or those that have to do with transportation, or of such natures, would be channels through which the entity might find the opportunity for the greater privileges, or the greater experiences in this particular sojourn.
Not as one that is to "show off" in any manner, but one rather that would deal with facts - as would be drawn from, or as conclusions by, those versed in the lore of that which is the attaining of each individual.
As to the appearances in the earth, - these have been quite varied as to what might be expected by the entity itself. For:
Before this the entity was in the land of the present sojourn, having come during those periods when there were those particular settlings in a portion of what is now New York state.
The entity was among those of the National Guards in the early portion of the experience, and became - as it were - a messenger (and an efficient one) that gave those activities such an expression as to bring helpful forces to the many.
Then the entity was known as Clayton Coolley. In the experience the entity gained in its abilities to assist the natives, as well as those who would plan their activities in a coordinated manner. Thus where there was union of efforts there was strength in the spiritual, the mental, as well as the material assurances for others.
Before that the entity was in the land of the present nativity, during the period when there were the Holy Wars; and among those that joined in the activities; then in the name Horace Brewester, as would be termed today (then Bruister).
The entity then showed its leaning toward the preparation of things of the mechanical nature, - as communications, as would be expressed in the present telegraphy or in radio, or in communications of any nature for the distribution either of definite products of a given vicinity or of those that might be to the common good of all.
Through that sojourn the entity, though acting as the warrior, learned much of other lands, bringing much to its own land with the return from those activities; being a helpful force for the propagating of the spiritual and mental angles of that purpose which now would be termed of the Christian faith.
Before that the entity was among those called the tribes or the children of Israel who were journeying from the Egyptian bondage to the Holy Land.
The entity found in that experience those that were drawbacks in many, when those in authority faltered, and did not cause or acquire those knowledges that were necessary for the better expenditure of self during that particular period.
Yet in the present they have a very definite activity in the experience for the entity, though it may seldom give expression, - whenever there are the presentations of facts in the experiences of others, the entity immediately rises to some conclusion that he would draw upon. Hence the entity is most always ready to give an answer for the truth that is pointed out in the experience of the entity, in its realization of the body being the creative force through which the spirit of truth, or God, may make manifest.
In that experience the entity journeyed with those peoples, yet when there were those activities in which there were the temptings by the lack of sustenance for life, the entity was among those who cried out against those in authority.
The name then was Jeshuaeil.
Before that the entity was in the Egyptian land, when there were those experiences in which many were passing from the material life to the unseen forces, because of those preparations that were necessary for the children who lived in those activities to bring the new order to those groups at that time.
The entity aided in establishing those for what today would be called vocational guidance or activity; and thus was one of those as a teacher in the Temple Beautiful - what today would be called a postgraduate course, giving the final tests in the knowledge of the body, the knowledge of groups and their association, the knowledge of soil, the knowledge of the spiritual import.
And all of these at present will find manifestation in some phase of what may be termed the characteristics of the entity.
The name then was Odel-Ard.
As to the abilities of the entity in the present, that to which it may attain, and how:
As has been oft indicated, - know indeed that thy body is the temple of the soul, and thus the temple of God that ye may know within self. Then prepare that body to meditation, to prayer, that ye may be guided aright in thy choices in the present day, and in those factors that would have to do with the mechanics of communications of every nature - whether in the radio, as professionally accomplished in the trading of space or the like, in telegraphic communications, in those that will be effected by the trans-Atlantic associations through the plane after the present unpleasantness, or in any of the communicating activities.
Then, - study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman not ashamed of physical labor, but keeping self unspotted from the world, the condemnation of others or their judgments - oft.
Let that light be in you which was even in Him, the truth and the light.
And in those fields of service that would have to do with communications, - planes, wires or radio, - any or all of these, - there will be offered particular advantages to the entity.
Weigh well them all, and keep that faith ye have in the unseen. Know that there is ever that in which each soul-entity, each group or individual, may be taught to pray. Dost thou pray oft?
Ready for questions.
We are through for the present.
Copy to Self
Copy to Mrs. [2174] [mother of [2464]]
Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

11/13/41 See girlfriend's reading, 2464-2, Par. 27-A in re their past relationships.
3/18/43 [2962] wrote re question [requesting?] a Life reading, saying he was currently in the Army [Canadian] on leave.
3/26/43 He sent formal application indicating he was married but separated from his wife. No questions were submitted.

REPORTS

4/18/43 [2962]'s letter to EC:
"...The reading is of absorbing interest and I have studied it closely. It seems very clear to me that an opportunity is presented in the present experience for me to try and coordinate some of the apparently conflicting experiences and characteristics of my entity. Am I right in supposing that one's life is an opportunity, that you do not have to accept passively what you are, but that you can add to yourself? One thing that puzzles me is the insistence in the reading that I devote myself to the 'mechanical' side of communications. Now, year by year, I find myself less and less interested in the bare mechanics, but more and more interested (in the case of radio and television) in what is presented and how that material is prepared and presented. It seems that there is (or I had thought there was) a latent and slowly emerging artistic sense in me which was demanding expression. Perhaps this artistic urge is not valid, since the reading does not mention it, but I feel it to be a strong part of me which exists alongside of the mechanical aptitude which I also have. Could it be that there has not been in the record thus far any artistic indications, but that I perhaps can, myself, add this to the record during this experience?
"In any event, the reading is of the greatest importance to me as providing a perspective and a goal in the faults pointed out. Thank you very much indeed for your kindness in giving it for me..."
10/22/76 Received letter from an A.R.E. Regional Representative who was contacted after his lecture by [2962]'s wife. He enclosed a note from her with her address.
11/10/76 Letter sent to [2962]'s wife requesting any information she might offer on her husband's Life reading.
11/23/76 [2962]'s wife replied regarding 2962-1:
"...I am most impressed by your prompt acknowledgement of receipt of the materials I sent to Mr. Slater, and your interest in following through.
"Although I will answer the questions put to me to the best of my ability, you should be aware of a few items that might in some manner be considered as you add these answers to your files. First of all, I did not know my husband at the time of the reading - we married in 1948 and the reading was in 1943. Secondly, I have always been slightly troubled that perhaps, either knowingly or unwittingly, Mrs. [2174] might have mentioned something about [2962]'s personality, or his work, which somehow Mr. Cayce unconsciously recalled. And now I learn that his secretary had also met [2962]. "I was troubled only because of two right on-the-mark comments in the reading: P. 1, PAR. 3 [PAR. 4]: which was clearly so to anyone who had spent any time with him. P. 4, PAR. 11 [PAR. 32]: He was a television director later, in the United States, and had done some radio broadcasting in London during the war. He was intensely interested in all visual media, and had moved from an interest in theater to film and television. This was not just a way to make a living to him but was his prime interest.
"Having said that, let me proceed: "P. 1, PAR. 3; P. 2, PAR.'S 1, 2 [PAR. 4--6]: [2962] was not particularly shy but often appeared so because of his seeming to be withdrawn. Before we were married, when we were both involved in working at the same television station, I had been told by a salesman - [2962] was program director - that [2962] sometimes appeared not to be paying attention when he was trying to discuss a business matter with him. I mentioned this as tactfully as I could, in the hope that [2962] would perhaps change his behavior. Although we laughed about it, he insisted that he could think of more than one thing at a time, and that he was indeed paying attention even when he seemed not to be. My own opinion is that he was much more absorbed in his private thoughts - usually to do with creative aspects of working on a script or something of that nature - than in the routine of his day, and that he ofte was guilty of what he was being accused of. But he was not indifferent. He was, if anything, one of the most considerate people I have ever known.
"P. 2, PAR. 3 [PAR. 7]: Very good at puzzles and mathematical problems. (Our one son has inherited this to an even greater degree. The other has inherited the interest in the creative arts.) Don't know whether he was ever bored by such things.
"P. 2, PAR. 4 [PAR. 8]: Most interested in the matters mentioned here always.
"P. 2, PAR. 6 [PAR. 10]: Great ability in mechanical things. One comment by a cameraman with whom he worked has always meant a great deal to me. He said [2962] asks us to do the impossible, and then shows us how to do it.'
"P. 3, PAR. 3, 4 [PAR. 16, 17]: Can only repeat that he was fascinated by the communications media and dedicated to working in that field.
"P. 3, PAR. 8 [PAR. 21]: I confess to being somewhat unclear as to the meaning or drift of this passage so I cannot be helpful. I do know that I was the second wife of [2962], who had been brought up in an upper middle class English family, yet both wives were of Jewish extraction. So, perhaps there was a prior life and perhaps it was lived with and among the children of Israel.
"P. 4, PAR. 8 [PAR. 29]: Repeats the strong interest in the mechanical and in communications. And I repeat that this was very true; goes for paragraph 11 [Par. 32] also.
"My husband was a most remarkable person and died all too soon. But I consider myself privileged to have had the opportunity to have learned from him some important truths about goodness and sensitivity. And I had the rare satisfaction of knowing that I had made the twelve years of our life together something important for him, too. My outgoing nature somehow helped him to open himself up more, so that by the end of his life, he had come to terms with many of the unhappy earlier episodes in his life, had returned to England, where he had spent his youth, and found that he could, in fact, find much to enjoy there. For him I have two regrets: That he could not have lived to see his two beautiful and gifted sons grow up, and that he did not achieve all the goals he had set for himself professionally. For us, his family, I have the comfort of knowing how much he left with us, but I am so sorry that my sons had to grow up without his presence; he died when there were ten and six. He was 53.
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