Edgar Cayce Readings, 3062-2

Time and Place: 10::40 to 11:25 A. M. Eastern War Time. ..., Ohio.

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 years from the present - " - '38 changes - mental, material - '35 - expectancies - '27 - preparations - " etc., on back to birth date.)
Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as or called [3062].
In giving an interpretation of the records, these are recorded upon the time - the skein of time and space. And these we would interpret with the desire that this information be a helpful experience for the entity; enabling the entity to better fulfil those purposes for which it entered this present sojourn.
This aside:
Here we would find it interesting to note, there are many individuals in this particular sphere where the entity was born, that were in activities where the entity was active, in a Persian experience - as we shall see.
In interpreting the records we would magnify the virtues, we would minimize the faults. Just as the entity will find, in its bewilderment at times, it would be well not to look for differences but rather for that in which there may be agreements, rather than differings.
For as ye magnify thy differences of opinion, thy differences in thy choice of activity, these naturally build barriers not easily overcome - as will be seen from that particular sojourn made reference to, which still is a part of the entity's soul consciousness.
If a composite were made of the urges arising from the sojourns during the interims between material appearances, or the astrological aspects, we find certain inclinations. For these, the astrological aspects, represent the interims between the material or earthly awarenesses. For the soul, to be sure, is aware and active in other consciousnesses than the three-dimensional. For as the soul is in this particular solar system, it is subject to - and active in - all those phases of awareness in same. Some call it astrology, some call it foolishness; yet, as indicated, these influences do not supplant the will.
For, the soul is equal with the universal consciousness or purpose, or God-consiousness - as it may be termed, and thus is a part of all it has experienced; having an influence upon, and being influenced by all of these, according to the will of the entity.
Thus:
One that oft finds itself confused, and more by its own confusion that by that others create for the entity.
One that may adapt itself to most any environment.
One that has very decided likes and dislikes, and yet may speak gently - if not kindly - of those dislikes.
One that finds those things pertaining to literary abilities of special interest, owing not only to the abilities of the entity but to its application of self through varied experiences.
One that would indeed make an excellent reporter, not only for current news but for that which might become more of the history-making nature in its very activity. For the entity, with the activating upon ITSELF in those directions indicated, could pass on its activity to others without indicating prejudices. And this is excellent, in the activity - and is one of the greater virtues of the entity.
But patience is not one of thy virtues. This the entity must learn in this experience. Tolerance it is learning - in regard to being and acting in the ability AS one that might pass judgment.
Hence in any of those activities where there are the needs for someone to act as a peacemaker, the entity may find those outlets for its abilities.
Astrologically, - we find Mercury, Venus and Saturn all become parts of the entity; as does Mars, with Uranus. These indicate, then, the mental abilities, the universal consciousness, the sudden changes, the activities that become overtaxing even at times to the body, urged on by those impelling forces that something must be done, even if it is the wrong thing at times, do something. This is WELL, provided there is kept the balance - and patience is learned.
As to the appearances in the earth, - while all may not be indicated, these we find having the greater influence upon the entity in its present sojourn:
Before this the entity was in the land of its present nativity, during those periods when there was the destruction of Fort Dearborn.
The entity was not entirely one that might be called a ne'er-do-well, yet one that lived rather by its ability to use others.
And the entity is finding in self that it is oft being used by others in the present.
Keep thy counsel, and keep thy patience. These have not been amiss, but may be used as stepping-stones and not stumbling-stones; provided there is not builded envy or malice in relationships to those who have used and do at times use the entity.
In that experience the entity gained in mental, lost in some material and spiritual aspects; and yet these may be eliminated in the present sojourn.
The name then was Ivan Udell.
Before that the entity was in the Roman land, during that period when there were those expansions - before and during the Master's walk in the earth.
The entity was one in authority in other lands, or as a representative of the Roman peoples in judgment as to laws, as to taxes, as to the moral as well as the marital laws through those experiences; being active in portions of Africa, Persia and the Holy Land. Hence all of these places have a peculiar influence, or interest for the entity; especially as to customs of the lands. These find an answering something in the experiences.
We find that the entity gained throughout its experiences there. The entity in its activities was not only honest with self but, therefore, honest with others, in the letter of the law as well as in the purpose or the spirit of same.
Thus some parts of those lands where the entity was active STILL bear those influences as to those purposes in the moral and the marital codes of those lands.
Then the entity was in the name Udalder.
In the present those activities may be used as a writer, as an interpreter, as a go-between, between groups or organizations. In these capacities the entity may apply itself in such ways as not only to make a contribution to others but to the glorifying of that the entity holds, or may hold, as its ideal.
The entity did not come in contact in person with the Master, but many of those of His followers were friends - as well as foes - of the entity.
Before that the entity was in the Persian land, when the activities were such that the decrees were made respecting the Jews, when differences arose in regard to the selection of the companions for the king.
It was from the influences of those periods that the entity, with many of its own neighbors (though many are not known to the entity), came into the land known as Indiana in the present.
There the entity was in the court of Xerxes, acquainted with the activities of Nehemiah, acquainted with the influences that put Mordecai in an active position. All of these conditions caused some of the same kinds of doubts that arise in the present experience of the entity, and yet set about those very influences as indicated in the Roman activity - in the study of human relationships and their influence upon a community, a household, a nation.
On these the entity may YET in this experience WRITE that which would be of a helpful force to many.
The entity then was active as related to the army, as related to the various groups - the relationships between those of the various groups; for, as indicated and as known, these were not all Persian, they were not all Jews, they were not all Parthians, neither were they all of the sea or of the mountain. Yet in the latter part of that experience the entity set the activities of all those varied groups towards ONE ideal, and that MUCH in keeping with the tenets and principles set by Ezra and Nehemiah, though both of these had then passed into the greater activities not in the material plane.
In that experience the entity was known by the Grecian and the Persian name, - Xpercepes.
From that experience we find in the present the abilities in reporting, - as history, as of students of the peoples of many varied groups, and the influence of same upon groups, states and nations.
And these need studying!
Before that the entity was in the Egyptian land, when there were those activities in which there was the reestablishing of the Priest and those relationships with the varied groups.
The entity was among those who had joined with the brother of the Young King, in rebellion; and thus of the Ibex peoples. After the subsiding of those activities, the entity attempted to join with the Atlanteans in their efforts to establish one of their number in some political position. These still brought, throughout the experience of the entity, those turmoils as to places or positions, or as to those set in authority. Hence often in the present experience of the entity, there is the questioning within self - though the entity may speak kindly - of those set in authority.
These should ever be the tenets of the entity, as then: Not merely that might makes right, but rather that what is for the greater good of all, - in its purpose, in its intent, in its activity - is that to which each should subscribe, should attempt to attain.
The name then was Ar-Ei-Lo.
As to the abilities of the entity, in the present, and that to which it may attain, and how:
Its limits are set only by self. Do not confuse self in thine activities, or in the temporal or mental or spiritual urges; but rather first analyze thyself, thy purposes, thy hopes, thy ideals. Not merely as in mind, but make them more concrete. Set them down. See what they look like. You will be surprised to find how few, and yet how great they may be in thine own experience.
Then, knowing thy idea, - spiritually, mentally, materially, - know thyself approved unto same; not doubting. For he that doubteth has already defeated self.
Know in Whom you have believed, and know He is able to keep that ye commit unto Him against any experience, any time, anywhere, under ANY circumstance. For He is all, in all, and through all that may attain to the completeness in Him.
In those fields as pertain to history, or of a service as teaching through the writing, may the entity make the greater contribution to the welfare of the minds of others.
Keep the faith.
Ready for questions.
(Q) Should I leave ... if so where should I go?
(A) Not necessarily. This should be determined in self. The environs of ... are good, are good for the entity. But if there is the call to other lands - don't harken until ye know why.
(Q) Give the exact minute of my birth.
(A) The physical or the spiritual! For here we find there is a variation, and the actual physical birth we find near the noon hour - the spiritual birth in the evening.
(Q) Will you give the exact time of physical birth?
(A) At eleven fifty-eight (11:58).
(Q) Are there psychic powers present, and what are they?
(A) Psychic powers are indicated, as given, in the abilities of the entity to analyze the minds of others.
(Q) Are the consequences of the November 1938 experience over with?
(A) In the main, unless ye look back. But remember Lot's wife.
(Q) Should I give up all thought of religious work?
(A) Depends upon what you call religion! Ye must live and practice thy religion. And, as indicated, the greater contribution is to the moral, marital and spiritual relationships of groups; which ye may attain the greater in the writing.
(Q) Would a numerological change in my name be advised?
(A) This, like other signs or symbols, is dependent upon how much power ye attribute to such within self. As we find, in the present, if the name is used always [3062] [first initial and full middle name, rather than full first name and middle initial as now being used] it will be the better.
(Q) What members of the family were formerly associated with me?
(A) Most all the members of the family, but especially the mother.
(Q) Was my sister [3564] associated with me?
(A) The sister was associated with thee in Persia.
(Q) How may I best help her?
(A) By studying to show thyself approved, and then tending to the minor things as appear in the present.
(Q) Should the property ... be sold?
(A) Should be sold, for these are differences that arise, but these divisions can best be made through a sale.
We are through for the present.
Copy to Self
Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

See 3062-1.

REPORTS

7/27/43 Mr. [3062]'s ltr. to EC:
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Cayce and Miss Davis:
Well, here I am again at the old job. And of course it's Mr. Cayce's fault for not having insisted in my Reading that I go to pastures new! But it hasn't been so bad except for the almost unbearable heat and humidity. I can't expect the poor students to study or even to listen to my wisdom. They act like saplings with the sap drained out. I should have written sooner, but I was ill for about a week after my return, and then when I felt somewhat better, I had to begin a new program with the Army, and that took all my time and energy.
I want to tell you all (A concession to southern phraseology!) how much I enjoyed meeting you all (Same concession) and how much I liked you. I don't know whether I made that clear enough when I was there or not. Of course I enjoyed the Readings, and I have begun following the suggestions contained in the Physical. I had some trouble finding Atomidine and some trouble finding a hydrotherapist who would follow instructions. But at last I am started, and I am hoping to feel a lot better.
Before I left I had a little talk with Mr. Clower. I think I told you that I've always wanted to be a Presbyterian minister. Well, I was eager to know what attitude an orthodox southern Presbyterian would take toward reincarnation. With part of myself I accept the idea unreservedly and with another part I don't. The theory has interesting connections with the evolutionary hypothesis. It seems altogether reasonable, so far as reason goes.
I think I've sold about twenty-five copies of "There Is A River" - sold as a result of my enthusiasm I mean. People like it. I wonder whether you have ever tried getting a Reading on a deceased person, asking for information concerning his "life" and environment. I'd certainly like to know the results if that has ever been done. Of course I think it's better that you continue the work as it has been carried on, helping people with their physical and spiritual problems right here and now.
I wish I could be there to help further with the correspondence, if I was a help! Perhaps you're so fed up with letters that you'd just as soon not receive this one.
I send my very best wishes for your health and happiness.
Sincerely, [3062]
9/20/43 Mr. [3062]'s ltr. to EC: Dear Mr. Cayce:
I appreciated hearing from you, and I too wish that I might be around more frequently - though I might become a genuine nuisance. But I should be interested in peoples' reactions to the work. I enjoyed Miss Bro's article in "Coronet." Someone told me there was an article in "Fact Digest" - or some such magazine, but I haven't seen it. A member of the Psychology Department here (the only one who is not merely a human statistic machine) has become very much interested. I lent him the book and we've had quite a few interesting talks. I wish you could meet him. Why not amble up north some time and revisit your old haunts? We'd make you welcome.
I have been wanting to write you a "formal" reaction to my readings and the work in general (It would be favorable, I can tell you now), but I haven't had the mental energy. I have perfect faith in my physical reading - I'm sure the diagnosis is right - and I have been trying to follow the suggestions. But I seem to have no mental energy at all, and I get so dizzy (literally!) and confused when I try to talk or concentrate. In fact, I wonder how long I'll be able to continue teaching. I have been undergoing tortures. Some days I'm sure I have improved so far as physical energy is concerned, but that only seems to aggravate the mental depression and confusion. I used to be able to get quite good results from prayer and affirmation, but now I only get dizzy and overwhelmed when I try that. (The Reading said that I had helped my condition by prayer.)
I hate to ask this of you; I know what demands are being made on you - but I wonder whether it would be possible for me to have a check reading sometime not too far off. I don't want to usurp anyone's time, but I'm badly in need of further help.
An unknown woman called me the other night who had heard of my visit to you. She wanted to talk with me (She had read the book), for her husband is in a very bad state. So you see the news travels.
Remember me to Mrs. Cayce and Miss Davis.
Sincerely [3062]
9/28/43 EC's ltr. to Mr. [3062]:
Mr. [3062] ..., Ohio
Dear Mr. [3062]
Thanks very much for yours of the 20th. We often speak of you here, and of the wonderful amount of work that you were able to help us with while here. The article in Coronet has about ruined us, as you can well imagine. We are a couple of thousand letters behind. One may feel themselves favored if they get an answer from this office right now, if such a thing is in the making. I am sorry to know that you are not feeling fully up to par. I believe, though, if you will carry out your suggestions in your physical reading, you will find a real change for the better, though of course, I don't have to tell you, the mental attitude has much to do with the whole situation.
We are still looking forward to your return visit when we have your other appointments, but our appointments now are about twelve months in advance. I would like to hear from and meet your friend, but I hope he does not want a reading now.
Thanking you again very much, and with all good wish, from each everyone here, I am
Sincerely, Edgar Cayce [EC/vw]
1/14/44 Mr. [3062]'s ltr. to EC:
Dear Mr. Cayce -
It was good to hear your voice over the telephone. Your voice is enough to convince any perceptive person of your honesty!
I'm enclosing material for the Life and Physical Readings for my sister [3564] and the check for the Readings. [See 3564-1 and 2.]
Will you do one thing for me? She is anxious to get the answer to Life Reading Question NO. 1 [3564-2, Par. 28-A] about changing jobs, for she must announce her decision at once. Will you kindly wire me COLLECT the essence of the answer to that question after the reading?
Thanks for everything, and the best of everything to you all.
Sincerely, [3062]
She will be at ...
1/18/44 Reading advises [3564] by all means accept new position.
See interim correspondence under 3062-1.
2/23/49 Mr. [3062]'s ltr. to GD: Dear Miss Davis:
I wonder whether you could help me. My Reading from Mr. Cayce gave me my birth hour. That led to an astrological analysis, which says that before too long I shall face a catastrophic time. I worry about my sister [3564] (who is not working) because finances have always been, seemingly, a problem.
Now, do you know of any reliable person who could give me psychic assistance? I believe the person who used to do the weekly Readings is an astrological student, isn't he? (But I don't mean astrological help exclusively)
Sorry to intrude into your busy time. Anything you can suggest will be deeply appreciated.
With best wishes, [3062]
3/18/49 GD's ltr. to Mr. [3062]:
Mr. [3062] ..., Ohio
Dear [3062]
Before me is your letter of February 23, also your physical and life readings. As soon as I read your questions about a good psychic, or astrologer, I thought, "How could [3062] find anyone who has a closer contact with the God-force than he has? All he needs to do is tune in!" If there is any one thing we, who had personal readings from Edgar Cayce, should be cognizant of it, it is this fact: That all we can know of God, or good, is within ourselves. Of course, others who are advanced along the path (to knowing themselves) could help us by encouragement and by making aware of where we have taken the wrong turn. However, if we should happen to seek advice from one not so enlightened as ourselves even, we may get in a much worse fix than we now find ourselves.
Looking over your life reading and seeing reference to the great ability you have, I can think of no single person to whom I could refer you for guidance. I rather think that you are suffering from a desire for change, a freedom from the humdrum, daily grind, and perhaps are feeling a little sorry for yourself.
Mind you, I'm not setting myself up as a psychic, but, based on the assumption that you have the virtues and capabilities outlined in your reading, my advice - though not infallible - would be as follows:
1. Do something different for a change. (Of course, you were attempting to do that when you wrote asking about a psychic.) Read your life reading and pick out a particular interest in which you could make a hobby. It might be that you could repeat to advantage the treatment outlined in your physical reading because "the body is the temple of the living God" and it was indicated that your physical tiredness often causes mental boredom. (I know about this, because I've had the same experience.)
2. Speaking of your physical condition reminds me of the request you made some time ago for information from the readings to prevent baldness. I am also reminded of an Elixir from Case [636] which thirty of us (Association members) are trying. If you want to make the thirty-first guinea pig, I can have this compound sent to you - a double portion of it - from our local druggist ($3.50). Several of us have been greatly "pepped up" by taking this, but that does not necessarily mean that you would respond in the same manner. I merely mention it, the extract, in case you may be interested.
3. Your reading mentions your abilities as a peacemaker, as a writer who could act as an interpreter, a "go-between" between groups or organizations. What a great need there is for just such abilities! I find myself thinking of all the ways in which you could be helpful in compiling and present- ing the truths which came through the readings.
4. Would it be possible for you to make a trip to New York for a few days and talk with Hugh Lynn Cayce? (He is spending about half of his time in New York now working on the Edgar Cayce Foundation Campaign.) I think that you two would find much in common and that you could be helpful to one another. If there is a possibility that you can do this, please write him direct and see if you cannot get together on a date.
5. There are several members of the Association to whom I could refer you (all in New York) who have been quite helpful through their interpretation of astrology, numerology, hand analysis, etc., but I feel innately that YOU can obtain much better guidance by turning within yourself. After all, you did obtain a life reading and we know that your abilities far exceed those of many who set themselves up as analysts for guiding others.
6. You speak of a catastrophe time which your astrological analysis predicts. Remember what your reading said: That such signs are dependent on how much power you attribute to them. OF COURSE a catastrophic time is imminent for all of us. It is our heritage by the mere fact of living in this hectic and so-called enlightened age. The more enlightened we are, the greater the responsibility we have in making ready. Remember, Jesus said something about fearing not those who destroy the body (material possessions or what not), but rather fearing those who might uproot the soul from its spiritual ideals.
7. You speak of financial difficulties. These, too, like the poor are always with us. It is not what happens to us but what we do about it that counts. I am sure that if we are grounded in our spiritual ideals, attuned to the SOURCE from which we received direction to manifest in the earth at this time, we need not worry about external things.
I'm talking to myself at the same time I am saying this to you, because I need to be reminded - we all do - that "the silver and gold are His, and the cattle on a thousand hills."
[3062], accept this letter in the spirit it is sent. Far be it from me to "preach", especially something that I don't practice so well myself, but some of your problems so parallel my own that I hope my words will "jack you up" in a manner similar to the way I have been jacked up many times through my personal readings from Edgar Cayce.
Remember me to your sister, [3564]. I hope that some day I may meet her. God's blessings be with you; come to see us when you can.
Sincerely, [signed] Gladys (D. Gladys Davis)
Encl: Extract from Case [636]
3/22/49 Mr. [3062]'s ltr. to GD:
Dear Gladys,
You are actually and truly a seraph (Is that one of the higher ups of the angelic hierarchy?) for taking time to write the long and helpful letter. The advice is good, I know; but following it is something else again! I know that looking outside oneself to soothsayers is bad practice, and I often criticize it in others. I suppose, after all, that my whole mood at the present is a rebellion of ego, and that doesn't represent a very highly evolved state. You overestimate me terrifically. My conscience pains me for not having lived up to some of my visions, but at least I can say that I have tried to verbalize my ideals in my class lecturers, even if I have not "gone and done likewise."
And I have most achingly tired. So I'd like for you to send me Mr. Cayce's elixir, as you suggested. I'm enclosing a check with an additional amount for "handling and mailing." It was most kind of you to suggest it. I need a change from teaching. After all, I've been doing it day and night, winter and summer for over twenty years. But financially I simply cannot see my way to taking some time off.
We must be at least faintly EN RAPPORT, for when you were writing your letter to me about the Association drive for funds I was writing mine to you. I want to help with the microfilming, and as soon as I can I shall send something, though it can't be very much.
A neighbor of mine, a psychologist in the public schools, who formerly was most condescending to anything of the psychic and "marginal" nature, is now quite interested in the work. She may drop in on you this summer.
I'd like to meet Hugh Lynn Cayce. Maybe sometime.
[3564] has been having her difficulties this winter, chiefly employment. She had been working at a hospital from 11 at night till 7 in the morning for a little more than $80 a month. I exerted my Leo nature and made her quit that! I felt that it was ruining her health; she never got any sun.
I hope I can come down for a week or so, perhaps this summer. Maybe at the very least I can help with the typing there.
My best wishes to everybody, and my thanks to you. I look forward to taking the medicine, and I feel sure I shall leap like the hart after a time.
Sincerely, [3062] Enc.
3/24/46 GD's note: Phoned the order for the elixir [636].
See 4/28/49 and 6/07/49 letters reporting on Elixir [636] under 3062-1. All subsequent correspondence may be found under 3062-1.