This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Virginia, this 11th day of November, 1943, in accordance with request made by the mother, Mrs. [3407], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. (Notes read to and transcribed by Jeanette Fitch.) [3053] and [3407], Mignon Helms and Harmon Bro. Born February 19, 1932, 8:50 P. M., in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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1. 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:
2. EC: Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as or called [3053].
3. In giving the interpretations of the records as we find them, these will require of the entity a thorough analysis in self. First of all, do not become impatient with self. This is not intended to imply that the entity should become self-centered or a "know it all". For, be sure that throughout this experience everybody will look at you and call you different. Then, just be different. But be sure first that you are right in your spiritual interpretation of life, its purpose, its relationship to mind, its relationship to materiality.
4. For the variations that exist in thought of the world today are not what is meant to be attained but in what is needed to be changed in the lives of others.
5. Many stress spirituality when the mind is used as the measuring stick. Many stress physical manifestation when mind is used as the measuring stick. Many interpret spiritual things and attempt to use physical activity as the measuring stick. Many attempt to interpret spiritual things, using the mind as the measuring stick. But each phase of thine own experience should be interpreted in its proper sphere of activity, so that when ye interpret thy music, thy love, thy friendships, thy associations, thy activities with others, it will be in the proper sphere according to thy whole purpose in the earth - to glorify thy Maker; if there would be the full interpretation of "The Lord thy God is one" and "Thou shalt love thy brother as thyself." O that men would find, there is nothing mentioned here about the physical or the mind, but the spiritual attitude one takes in self respecting such!
6. For the entity, let's begin with harmony about things - and these interpretations will come. For the entity there should be a chart by which to measure self.
7. This, then, should be drawn as a seal:
8. Upon a background of gray white, put in colors, a wreath of holly with a great many of the berries on same; near to their natural color. A ribbon should be at the bottom, in white and blue.
9. In the center - that is, the space in the center of this wreath - put the Cross, of gold. This should be rather heavy, and by the side would be a lighted candle - this would be in the corner, and a low, not a high candle.
10. The interpretation: The Cross is the light of thy life, of thy world, of thy relationship to God, of thy relationship to thyself, thy relationship to thy fellow man.
11. In the circle of the wreath, and the character of wreath with the fruit thereof, we find the indication of the circle that alone may span the distance between body, mind, soul - music!
12. Music should be the life giving flow, the interpreting of the emotions - physical, mental - of the body. A little later we should find these expressions taking other forms than the piano, but this is the basis - the interpreting, the ability to interpret most to the types or classes of music. So, begin with this. Get this thoroughly, and begin with the simplest, but of ever interpreting the emotions of the body, the mind, the soul. And we will come into symphonies then, to be sure. For these are those upon which the greater interpretation of the soul and mind may attune the body to the infinite.
13. In analyzing the body here, the mind and soul, these we would choose from the records with the desire and purpose that this information should prove a helpful experience, that it should enable the body to attain to those purposes. Not that it is to be other than a light to the pathway; not the pathway, but the light to the pathway. For, in the Cross is the pathway. Who overcame the Cross? Who through a Cross attained "I have overcome the world"? Then in Him is the way, the light. For He is the pathway, He is the light.
14. Begin with that in thine own life, as the pattern of thy life; not as something that is to be cloistered or that is to be lit and put under a bushel, but - as He gave - set it on the hill. Know you are right and don't fret because people say you are funny. They called Him funny, they called Him egotistical, they called Him blasphemous. If they loved Him not, they will not love thee. But in thyself, in thy body, thy mind, thy thoughts, thy activities, and - most of all - in thy music, as ye practice even, see in each note a voice, a song, a note of praise raised to Him, who is the Giver of all good and perfect gifts, and who is hurt when such gifts are used for indulgence, for gratification, or in any respect not as glory to Him. Not that this is selfish, for as it glorifies Him it is ever as He gave, "And I, if I be lifted up, will draw all men unto me." That means woman too, it means thee, in that as ye glorify Him ye are fitted, ye are enabled to raise others also. Thus ye contribute to that sphere of activity about thee, to the glory of the Father in the Christ. And He has promised to be with thee. He keeps His promise. Then, it is necessary that you keep yours - with yourself first, and those who love you, who trust you, yea even with those who hate you. Not because of them but because of Him, who is the right.
15. And one day ye will find thy name famous among those who make music.
16. As to the appearances in the earth, not all of these may be given. For these ye attain in thy varied cycles of unfoldment. As indicated in the first promise to man, in his relationship to the Creative Forces, "Honor thy father, thy mother that thy days may be long in the land." Think not that it stops there. The longer there has been the proper use of thy abilities, the greater has been or may be opportunities for the glorifying of God, and ye find that with what measure ye mete to others - mentally, spiritually, physically - it is measured back to thee.
17. Before this the entity was in the land of the present nativity, the land of the present birth, among those sometimes called a strange people, because of their peace loving qualities, and lack of hostility in any period.
18. You will find greater strength, then, in those tenets of the brethren than in any other organized group. But remember, all that have the truth, that recognize the coming of God in the flesh, have a place and will contribute to the greater development of all. So, look upon same not as a closed organization. For, He is all things to all men, that there may be the true answer in "The Lord is one."
19. There the entity first contributed to the charades for children. Then in the beginning for self in the present, ye will find that thy music should begin with children - in their relationship to one another, to the interpreting of things within the own emotions. For these will continue to grow. For they are of life itself.
20. The name then was Marie Chadleney. The entity gained, and yet in the end found differences hurting very much.
21. Then do not be disturbed because ye find yourself high strung, highly emotional in the physical and mental. Never use this as an excuse, however; for excuses are very poor, whatever they may be. Knowing thyself, correct these in the manner that ye will be patient with thyself, patient with others. Don't be hurt; it will sting, yes - but let it not make a difference. Know that He is with thee and nothing else counts.
22. Before that the entity was in the Grecian land, in that period when the activities of the people extended more from Rome to Greece - than in those periods when Greece brought the activities of drama or art to Rome.
23. This was in the early days of the church, when the Roman rule had brought the church to Rome through the arrest of Paul, Peter and some of the other Apostles that caused the establishing of those activities; and then those activities first came to Greece - through those periods when Paul, Barnabas, Silas and others of the ministry had brought a message to portions of that land.
24. The entity then came close to those activities, being in the home of Dorcas. There the entity acted as a helper in those periods when it became necessary that the activities be kept at late hours.
25. The entity likes to keep late hours yet! It's not very good in the beginnings but later such may be a part of thy experience - as ye are enabled to give thy music to others.
26. There ye aided in the singing of psalms, in the care of the children.
27. Hence in the beginning here, we find that the activities should often be measured by or tempered with the thought of children.
28. The name then was Melia.
29. Before that the entity was in the Arabian or Persian land, when there were those activities set up in the hospital, or the care of the sick in an organized manner.
30. The entity was among those of the natives that were helpful in those directions and brought much care. Those that were enabled to be active under the guidance of the teacher in the period came especially under the care of the entity.
31. Routines, then, means much to the entity - mostly to be broken. For these become disturbing to the entity, but first, as indicated in the present experience, get the spirit of whatever may be the cause, the purpose - as in thy practice. It will become laborious to you unless, with each note, it is carrying a message to a loving Savior, in glory and for glory. Think! what ye do for Him may be measured back to thee, yea many more than an hundredfold. Remember! Remember!
32. Before that the entity was in the Egyptian land when there were those preparations for activities where there were emissaries, teachers, ministers of all characters prepared for activities in other lands, as well as in the native land.
33. The entity then was among those that were active principally in the Temple Beautiful, or those phases of the preparation of individuals for the interpreting of the activities of body and mind through music and dancing.
34. The entity will like to dance, when it has interpreted much in itself. This is well when not abused. Used as an exercise for the body it is creative. Used as a drain by its exercise is a sin.
35. Those experiences there may be used as practical experiences in the present; just as the exercise of the hands, the arms, the body in preparation in music, used as a creative thing is helpful. Used as a force or to make others, it will become derogatory mentally and physically.
36. Then be glad of the opportunities to use such in a creative way and manner.
37. The name then was At-Alen.
38. As to the abilities of the entity in the present:
39. The activities of the nature and tendency indicated require spiritual counsel first, in that the entity finds itself - in purpose, in ideal, and in what it desires. Through music you may find the greater expression of self. Determine that you will be one of the best your mother ever had. In that way and manner you will bring honor to self and glory to God.
40. Ready for questions.
41. (Q) Is there any latent talent that should be developed?
    (A) The spirituality needs the most unfoldment. It isn't so much development that is needed but the becoming aware of it, using it in mental and material things.
42. (Q) Advise as to type of teacher to be selected for continuing piano?
    (A) One that would allow the entity to advance as fast as it applies itself.
43. (Q) How can the mother best cope with this temperament for the best development?
    (A) It isn't so much cope with it as it is just meeting it. Be just as patient as you would like for thy child to be. The child will then be more patient with you also.
44. (Q) Any color, stone or symbol for spiritual development?
    (A) The lapis lazuli should be the better, but this should be encased and worn - for this body - about the waist; not around your neck.
45. (Q) Any hobbies that I should develop that would be beneficial in my development?
    (A) Photography - outside, not inside.
46. (Q) What course of studies should I pursue in secondary and higher education?
    (A) Music! History of, the activity of, all of those various forms. If you learn music, you'll learn history. If you learn music you'll learn mathematics. If you learn music, you'll learn most all there is to learn - unless it's something bad.
47. We are through with this reading.

    Copy to Mother
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. She previously had received two Physical Readings. See 3053-1 and 3053-2.

REPORTS

1. 12/16/43 She obtained her fourth and last reading, her third Physical.
2. 6/18/44 Mother [3407]'s letter: "[3053] is very busy with her music, taking lessons from a very good teacher, so it seems."
3. 12/18/46 Mother's letter: "She also plays clarinet in the high school band. Underneath her reluctance to practise, she has a real love of her music. I am continually grateful for having had the reading so that I can keep her at it, for without Mr. Cayce's advice, I would have allowed her to slack up on music."
4. 11/16/47 Mother's letter: "[3053] goes to Boston every other Saturday for a harp lesson."
5. 5/15/53 Miss [3053] wrote a "religion term paper" about Edgar Cayce and sent us extracts from it reporting on her asthma cure [See 3053-4] and helpfulness of her Life Reading [3053-3]:
   [Comments re first paragraph of the reading [3053-3, Par. 3]]:
   This statement just given is quite pertinent, because for many years I did get very upset about things not going well, especially in my practicing [music] etc.,...phrases wouldn't come and it has to do with the terrific inferiority complex that I had up to just a few years ago. But the reading carries on with some things that were tied up so closely with my sense of inferiority.
   [She then presents the rest of that same paragraph beginning with "This is not intended to imply..."]:
   And truly, all my life I have been considered "different". I had different ideas and interests than children my own age (I started school a year earlier than my own natural age group). Since I was an only child, and having many, many interests, I was able to entertain myself,...I had associated with other people more...wore my hair differently and people were always trying to get me to cut it, etc, ad infinitum. In my early days it hurt me very, very much. In the past 2 years I have come to the point where I can go about my life not being hurt by what people think, or be afraid of doing what I feel is right, even if it be different from the usual way of doing things.
   The marvelous thing about the reading is that you can grow to it all your life. With each "reading through" you can see how something else in it applies, or understand something you didn't understand before... [[3053] then copies the reading through the paragraph beginning with "The interpretation..." [Par. 10]]:
   Here we have the first mention of music. Mr. C. did not know that I was particularly interested in music. I don't believe he even knew that I was taking piano at the time. I had started piano when I was seven. I have made the chart as suggested and it is rather as a reminder of the relationship of things in my life.
   [She then copies the next paragraph beginning with "Music should be the life giving flow..." [Par. 12]]:
   And I have certainly come to other instruments. I studied the piano for about 9 years and then I took up the harp too. Since I've come to college I've studied most of the other types of instruments as a part of my curriculum as a public school music major.
   [She then copies the reading up to the first appearance given - her and through the first paragraph of that appearance [Par. 13] and makes the following report]:
   Though it is slightly varied in this year's college catalogue, in the one a few years ago the description of the Moravian Church was almost word for word the same as the description of the "strange people" in the reading. It is most meaningful to me that I did choose ... [N.C] as the college I would attend. The minute mother and Dad and I drove up here in 8/of/49, so Father could see the college, it all seemed so familiar to me. The architecture, the atmosphere, all was nothing at all strange, and in the fall of my sophomore year I joined the home Moravian Church, and I was born in Phila, Penn., the state that is the main center of Moravians in the U.S.
   [She continues to copy the reading and at the end of this incarnation [Par. 21] continues with the following comment]:
   From early childhood I have been interested in dramatics, to the point that this past year I was president of the Drama club. I also did some work as director of some dramatic bit, and as assistant director of the opera, the Medium - produced here on campus. My major, as I have said, was public school music and I will be working with the children.
   [She continues to copy the reading through the Palestine period [Par. 22--25] and then comments]:
   My, how I do, and have always liked to stay up late. And this is something that it would be practically impossible for Mr. C. to have known unless he were a very close friend of the family. [She copies the rest of this incarnation [Par. 26--28] then comments]:
   Here again it mentions working with children. All my life I have enjoyed working with children. I helped as a Bible-school aid as a girl scout-aide and as assistant teacher in Sunday school, and have always enjoyed just being with children.
   [She copies through into the next incarnation to where it states "Routine, then, means much to the entity - mostly to be broken," [Par. 29--31] and then comments]:
   I couldn't have described it any better myself. I do like things to go in a routine and yet I dislike being held down to the same sort of routine over and over again, or have it impressed upon me that such is a necessity, etc.
   [She continues to copy rdg. through rest of that incarnation [Par. 31] and comments]:
   In everything I do, it is so much much easier for me if I can see a purpose and keep that purpose in mind. When the purpose is not made clear, I have difficulty in accomplishing that thing, or learning something from it.
   [She continues to copy rdg. through Egyptian incarnation [Par. 32--37] and comments]:
   Ever since I was a little girl I have liked to dance around in the way I would feel. If I heard some music over the radio, it would usually make me want to get right up and dance. That feeling has grown a great deal in the past four years. At college I was active in the modern dance club and did some choreographing for the May Day dances.
   [She continues to copy the reading up to the questions [Par. 38--40] and then comments]:
   It is just recently that I have felt that I have found myself in purpose and ideal. I try to do what I believe is right and not be worried by what people might think. And, as a result, I am much more able to meet things as they come up. At an earlier period I felt I knew what I believed, and what I wanted, etc., but so much of that belief was in a form of vague suppositions, rather than being able to say more definitely what I believe. Having gone through a period of doubt and uncertainty and other matters, I can say that my beliefs are stronger and I am surer of what they are.
   [She then copies questions 1 thru 6 [Par. 41-A--46-A]:
   Question two [Par. 42-A] has proved very true. When a
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   teacher holds me back because she feels I haven't been on a piece long enough, I don't do very well. But if I can go on ahead as fast as I can grasp something, then it is easier for me to get each successive part.
   Ques. 4 [Par. 44-A] brought about some unusual experiences, definitely on the spiritual side that are too complicated to enumerate here, but it has had bearing on my development. My photography hobby has been one of my greatest interests, and the work has been rather successful too. And, here at college the majority of my courses have been music, and the rest are all good to know.
   Since the information given in the physical readings turned out to be valid, and so much of the life reading fit, it is only natural that I would accept the rest of the teachings, as I understand them. And the idea of reincarnation has many things to back it up. Many times I have gone places where I knew certain things were, knew how it would look, but in this lifetime had never been there before. People I meet for the first time I feel that I have known before and THEY FEEL THE SAME WAY TOO. I could never have known them before in this lifetime.
   These are the reasons that I have come to believe in reincarnation. Not in the transfer of one soul from a human body to an animal body, which is transmigration, but that we are to come back in several lives in order to perfect ourselves and follow in the type of life that Jesus set for us. The things we do in each lifetime determine what sort of things we will have to work with in the next life time on earth. This is referred to in these teachings as karma, and it does not refer to only bad for bad, but also getting good for good. To me, it would be almost a hopeless job for anyone to perfect himself in one lifetime, and it certainly seems as though we should have more than just one average life span to try to accomplish these goals.
   Because of all this, I cannot help but believe in past and future lives, and since I believe that what I do is measured back to me, etc., I want to do all I can to live up to the tenets.
6. See Source File Key #3053 for Astrological Chart which Margaret Gammon had made by a professional astrologer re 3053-3.

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