Edgar Cayce Readings, 2987-1

Time and Place: 3:40 to 4:20 P. M. Eastern War Time. ..., Penna.

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: (In going back over the years from the present - " - '42 - yes - indicating the personality of the entity - '36 - a change, a disappointment - " etc., on back to birth date.)
Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as [2987].
In giving the interpretation of the record here for this entity, the seal for this entity would be rather a reminder, in the symbols that might be drawn for the entity. And if the entity would keep this as the reminder from the entity's abilities, it would be well. Make it like this:
A sheaf of wheat, or patch of wheat, uncut, green, growing, just heading. And beside same, just a little distance, a sheaf of ripened wheat, well bound, erect, full to overflowing. But in the green indicate the fly, as in the stem of the wheat itself, that would sap the life strength from same. One in the growth, the other in the finished product. Put the sickle, with which the wheat was cut - of old - beside the ripened wheat.
The symbol as may be indicated, - this entity is one of the Atlanteans, as well as Uranians, that may make of this experience that which will be of weal or woe. The abilities that are indicated are excellent. The ego of self may destroy that which may come to fruition, just as a character of parasite of the mind may destroy the character and abilities of the entity - as indicated in the seal.
Have this drawn, and in colors, by one of those who understands such symbols.
In giving the interpretations of the records here for this entity, these we choose from the records with the desire and purpose that this be a helpful influence for the entity; enabling it to better fulfil those purposes for which it entered this experience.
Yet in analyzing that which is latent and manifested in the character, in the purposes and in the aims, we would magnify the virtues, we would minimize the faults. And that the entity should apply in its own experience as it deals with others; knowing that in self there lies the abilities to so apply self, in its contact with others, as to better be a demonstration, a manifestation of that the entity holds as its own ideal.
What IS thy ideal, as to thy relationship to others? To have friends one must oneself be friendly. To be loved by others one must oneself show self to be lovely.
So in dealing with, and in the application of the abilities in whatever may be chosen, - and as a technician, a datastician, as one that may be a recorder, - the entity may make those contributions - in combination with others - that may become worth while; not at the expense of another but rather as cooperating one with another.
Astrologically speaking, we find Mars, Saturn, Uranus and Mercury. These indicate characteristics, and the lack of contentment within the individual's own personality; the seeking for change.
And in the present the entity should choose other surroundings, BUT with the determination in self to create the character of environ that the entity would have about self, and not by the hard words or judgments against others.
The high mental ability is within the entity's self. Judgments must be the choosing of self, through that set as the entity's standard of ideals; first spiritually, second mentally, and these applied daily in the life of the entity in its associations with others will bring that manifestation of life as the entity holds as its ideal.
Let thy activities speak much louder than thy words. For, what ye are speaks so loud, seldom do others hear what you say.
Saturn indicates changes.
Uranus indicates the extremes. Thus the entity finds itself very oft confused, wanting a change. But the change must be in self, not in others; though as indicated, in the special associations, it would be well to change - but change in self in the new environs. And let the purposes, the desires, the hopes be prompted by the spiritual ideals, mentally applied, and the result in the material will bring peace and contentment.
Learn and practise, first, patience, longsuffering, gentleness, kindness. As ye manifest these, they are measured back to thee. This is an unchangeable law. For it is spiritual, mental and material, - but done because of the seeking only for material, only for mental, must of itself bring confusion. For, know, it is well spoken, "The Lord thy God is ONE." And it is in Him ye live, ye move, ye have thy being. Thy body is the temple of the living God. Thine ego worships there, or at some other shrine. And who possesses thee, when thou art absent from thine own temple - in mind or in spirit?
As to the appearances in the earth, - these have been quite varied. Not all are indicated here, but those in the Atlantean land are the outstanding ones. Thus those that have come since are long apart in some instances, very short in others. From the mental angle Saturn would indicate the trying over again.
Before this the entity was in the land of the present nativity, when there were those early settlings in the land, and when there were those changes wrought by the associations of many in that portion of the land with the natives.
The entity then was an offspring of one of a combination of the natives and the sojourners there. This, because of changes wrought, made many confusions as to characteristics in personality, and conflicted with the individuality of the entity.
Hence because of disappointments, such as has come into the experience of the entity in the last two years, - not with the same individuals, but with the same ENTITIES, - disturbing forces have been brought, as in malice and jealousy. And these appear to be those things to be met in the present experience.
The name then was Eloise White. Yet the entity in the latter portion of its experience gained, for it came in contact with some of those who had suffered through the destruction of those lands now called Chicago or Dearborn. These brought a stabilizing of self, in the understanding that with what measure ye mete it is measured to thee again. It is the law of cause and effect, and is thus called karma. It is also the law of grace, of mercy, for if ye would have mercy ye must show mercy. If ye would have peace it must be first within self, and ye must be peaceful and create peace wherever you go, with whomever ye contact, and not dissension.
In the latter portion of that sojourn the entity helped others, by teachings; as ye may in the present, in the application of lessons of truth, gems of knowledge as may be in the soul experiences of the entity; and the application of same may bring harmony in the experience.
Before that the entity was in the Grecian land, when there were those periods of activity that brought those who were beautiful in body as dancers to the courts of Rome. And being raised to authority, as the entity had before experienced in a material sojourn, brought a desire to lord itself over others. And what saith the preacher concerning a servant who becomes a ruler and does not become a ruler at heart? For, what saith the law? "He that would be servant of all is the greatest among you." Just as those who are in high places - are not filling their mission, or their opportunity, lest they be the servant of all.
In that sojourn the entity gained, the entity lost, the entity gained. For, with its abilities materially and mentally, it rose to position. With its physical and earthly desires there came the periods of confusion.
For, the entity then - in the name Cyntha - was a companion to the king in Rome when the city was divided. And it was this that divided the east and the west in that period of activity.
With persecution again, and the advice and counsel which came to the entity from those who had been a part of another experience, there came to the entity the message of truth, "As ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them."
Then the changes brought joy, consecration.
Ask thyself in the present, to what have ye dedicated thy abilities and thy purposes? To self, to fame, to fortune? Or to God?
WHO is all in all? Whose is the fame? Whose is the fortune of the earth? For the earth is the Lord's and the fulness thereof.
Not that one would be in servitude, for no longer doth He desire that one be in sackcloth and ashes all the day long. But, be ye joyous in the service of thy King!
Before that the entity was in the Persian land, during those periods when there were those peoples seeking for the new unfoldment that had begun in Egypt by the new regime or new rule there.
The entity, as a princess, sought those communications, lived in Egypt, that they might better understand and interpret those changes wrought there, at the time of the return of the Priest.
These for the time brought confusion. For the entity became rather as one given to take sides, before there were the complete settlements of those differences in opinions of the Natives and the Atlanteans. But eventually the entity became that one who interpreted those laws as to the preparation of individuals for vocational guidance in its own home land.
Thus again is the entity repeating itself, in a manner.
The name then was Ioendeola.
Before that the entity was in the Atlantean land, before the periods of the second destruction, when there were choices being made between the children of the Law of One and the sons and daughters of Belial.
The entity was one among the children of the Law of One, enamored of and by the law pertaining to the field and the service there; so that the entity forsook its ways for the satisfying of body-forces for the moment.
Thus the innate desire to have and to hold material things is still retained within the entity.
Know the truth, that shall make thee free. For, as the earth is the Lord's, as ye fulfil His purpose to be ever a manifestation of His in the earth, ye may be among those who will find in service and help to others the crowning of happiness and joy in thy relationships one with another.
The name then was Ituietude.
As to the abilities of the entity in the present, that to which it may attain, and how:
Little might be said against abilities in the mental and in the physical of the body. Yet is the spiritual in balance and in keeping with same?
Self alone may determine.
Then, first analyze thyself. Know thy ideal and know the Author of thy faith, of thy hope, of thy desire. And follow close in the way that has been indicated.
Make the changes that are necessary - for thy spiritual, thy mental, thy material welfare; and ye will find peace, worthwhileness, contentment coming into thy experience.
Ready for questions.
(Q) What should I do with my life in the next six months?
(A) As indicated, there is the opportunity for a change in position. Make it, but make the bigger change in thy purposes and ideals.
We are through for the present.
Two copies to Self (one for Mrs. [2441] who may draw your seal for you - also help interpret the Reading)
Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

6/19/42 She obtained a Physical Rdg. for her mother, Mrs. [2765], via Mrs. [2441].
3/30/43 Letter: "A Life Reading was recommended by Mrs. [2441] and I hope I can see wherein I can improve myself to be some good to humanity. To be able to fit in somewhere with some assurance. Just now my Supervisor leaves me with the understanding that I don't fit in anywhere. In fact, those are her very words, 'You don't fit in anywhere.' Surely you understand that under those circumstances I wish to go and work with people who are more harmonious.
"This, then, is my principal concern, my work; anything else then that you can tell me about myself and the relationship to other lives will be greatly appreciated."
Questions submitted:
(Life Reading)
1. What should I do with my life in the next six months? 2. Should I leave my present job for a more pleasant one? (While I am well paid for work that I do, I feel an oppression which is not good for morale or advancement. Any effort I put forth is thwarted. I recognize that this must be karma, and I have endured for two years what I thought would end one day, but I see no possibility of it ending. Even if I resign my job, the possibility is that my immediate Supervisor would deliberately weave untruths about me. For I have seen and heard injustice not only to myself but to others under her jurisdiction. This is not a figment of my imagination, it is the opinion of many.) 3. Can I hope to combat circumstances connected with my present work? 4. Have I yet paid my debt to humanity? Is there any release from all this?