This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 16th day of August, 1943, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [3155], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research and Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by the book, THERE IS A RIVER.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mr. [3155]. Born April 12, 1895, in Buffalo, New York.

TEXT

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: (In going back over years from the present - " - '41 - changes in the connections - '36 - activities - '34 - '28 - anxieties - '21 - expectancies - " etc., on back to birth date.)
3. Yes, we have the body and those records that have been made in the earth, and in those experiences in the earth's sphere.
4. In giving an interpretation of the records of that entity now called [3155], there would be some surprises for the entity.
5. These we would choose from same with the desire and purpose that this be a helpful experience for the entity; thus enabling the entity to better fulfil those purposes for which it entered this sojourn.
6. That the activities of this entity in the experience just before this have been those of an outstanding figure in many of the affairs of the nation is evidenced in the entity's ideals and purposes in the present. Yet there is not as much care indicated in the welfare of the material body as there should be evinced in the possibilities of the entity, if the activity of the entity in the earth is taken as a whole.
7. For, many may be dependent upon the efforts of this entity for their opportunities in this material plane. For as the entity as a figure through those periods of the political experiences of the nation had much to do with many an individual, so may this entity in the present - in its choices of activities - have much to do with what will be the problems of individuals and groups.
8. Thus it would behoove the entity in the present, even yet, to do the first things first. For the entity will find, when analyzing self, that there is the body, the mind, the soul. These are one, just as in the three-dimensional concept of Father-God, Father-Son, and Father-Holy Spirit. These are one, yet they each in their respective activity are individual in the minds of individuals who have come from infinity to a finite understanding.
9. Thus in the entity's experience we would find rather unusual aspects in same. If the entity were to live in a small community it would be a politician. If it were to live in a metropolitan area it will naturally, as shown through tendencies from other experiences, be active in the welfare of groups or individuals having to do with financial status of their relationships to the whole.
10. These, as we shall see, are natural consequences of what the entity has done about the opportunities in the material plane.
11. From the astrological aspects we find one who would be in direct opposition to such, as they are commonly termed. For, astrological aspects are just as environs for this entity. For as just indicated, in a small community the entity would become a political figure; in a great metropolitan center would still be a figure but little of politics, yet dealing with same in quite a different aspect.
12. So, as to urges astrologically, - from all intents and purposes, according to astrology, the entity would weigh about a hundred and forty pounds. In the application of self and its desire for food, its desire or love of home, its desire and love of pleasure, its desire and love of appetites of the body, all of these have been changed. And, as given, not as much attention has been given to the care of the physical being as there should have been; and of those pressures in the circulation. Unless care is taken, these will one day take their toll, when least expected. Be mindful, then, of the physical being.
13. Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, all are a part of the urges. But, as indicated, these in the present are very little; other than being ACTIVE, and pass through the entity's experience rather in the MENTAL than in the material self.
14. One high-minded, and attempts to give expression to same - as will be seen from the experience in the earth before this.
15. For, as the entity declared once, "I would rather be right than President," and he could have been either and wasn't either, at that particular time. Not on account of self, but environs made for the urges in the experience; environs, and the love of seeing the emotional self expressed may be the undoing of self in the present - unless those experiences are taken to change some conditions in self.
16. Jupiter gives the universal consciousness and the tendency towards the nature to assist individuals not accustomed to, or for, some fate - to be rid of certain influences that should be theirs. This is well to cultivate, but not that it may be spoken of; rather that it may be to the glory of the First Cause. For, the purposes of each soul's entrance into the material plane are that it may be to the glory of the Father, not of self, not of any cult or group or schism or ism; for God is ONE, and the good in all is the expression of that we call God.
17. In Venus, Saturn and Mars we find the driving force. No one will ever call this entity lazy, nor has it ever been called that in the experiences in the earth; though it may oft have delayed, and may yet delay in some directions, it is being acted on in the MIND of the entity and is ever present in the purposes.
18. Be sure, then, that you are right and go ahead. It would be well to change that expression of the entity from "I'd rather be right than President" to "I WILL be right in spite of all."
19. As to the appearances of the entity in the earth, - not all are indicated; and there has not been such a great period since the earth's experience before this.
20. For, we find that the entity was that figure known as Henry Clay, of whose character and activity so much has been written. Little need to be said here, as to whether there were developments or retardments. Well that the entity study the policies, the ideals, the characteristics of that entity, and in its own judgements CORRECT those shortcomings - and especially as related to health; else these activities may be less efficient in a few years than they may be if precautions are taken.
21. Use that ability of convincing others, as you attained through that experience, and all of the characteristics of the entity, rather to the glory of God and not to the glory of [3155].
22. BE ever an experience for the welfare of those that would seek to know God. Let that be rather the criterion. Not as a denomination, not as a cult, not as a schism, but those that seek to know their relationships with the Creative Forces as a constructive, creative thing in their experience. And thy labors, thy work, will take a new meaning to self, as well as have those assurances that are ever the promises, "If ye call I will hear, and will answer speedily - I will not withhold any good thing from those who seek to do my biddings."
23. Let those be thy watchword. Let those be thy purposes, as ye seek to help others.
24. Before that the entity was in the Roman land, when there were those undertakings for the control of the empire, when many individuals as speakers, as orators, as those active in that experience, pled with those in authority for the recognition of the abilities of various groups to control or to direct their influences in their own lands, not only to the advantage of the empire but for the individuals and peoples and groups.
25. Thus the entity in those experiences stood for MUCH of that it should stand for in the present: Freedom of speech, freedom of worship, as it was displayed by the entity then - in the name Carboldt.
26. The entity gained much, which is indicated in the experiences just passed, as to how and why it has influenced the activities of states, of the nation; setting policies that have become a part of the universal consciousness.
27. These are still opportunities in the entity's present experience.
28. Before that the entity was in the Persian land, during those experiences when the activities of the King made overtures to the leader in the "city in the hills and the plains."
29. There the entity became as the Secretary of State, as would be termed today, in those activities; or as that one with whom the King counseled, as for the betterment of the peoples through those periods.
30. Then the entity aided in establishing schools, the recreation centers for the care of body and of mind, for the developing peoples of that period; gaining much from those tenets and truths then of Uhjltd, but making practical application of same in the entity's own land and own environ.
31. We find in the present the latent and manifested urges from that experience. For, as indicated, environment has meant and does mean much; and the entity is inclined in that direction of being all things unto all men - but what is the purpose? Is it to save the more, or to control the more? Is it to make for greater expansion of an idea, or for the expansion of an ideal to the glory of God?
32. Keep the faith in self, yes - but make the faith in the divine the greater motivating power ever in thy dealings with those problems which have to do with the betterment of the coming generations. For, as ye realize, the hope of the world depends upon the babes of today - the environ under which they will be reared, they will be instructed, they will be directed; for the protection of body, of mind, and of purposes in spirit.
33. The name then was Sheczdezrah.
34. Before that the entity was in the Egyptian land, during those periods when the Priest was recalled to the religious authority and activities.
35. The entity, by those in political authority, was made as a helper, as one to check on the activities of the Priest.
36. Thus the activities of the entity in the present; as to the questioning of those who are in authority in the church or in any organized group, as to their individual purposes. These are natural tenets of the entity, then, as an investigator, as a seeker for not only the problems of individuals and groups but as for the sincerity to which those set in authority are given to their position.
37. The entity then aided much the common peoples, and to this entity then - as Inet-Eldo - it may be said that the last word was given as to the problems of the Temple of Sacrifice.
38. Hence here again in the mental self, in the soul self, must come the satisfying, the answering of problems within self. For, as the soul or the psychic self makes for its latent or manifested urges in self, give them a purpose - by thy ideal.
39. As to the abilities of the entity in the present, that to which it may attain, and how:
40. First, analyze self. Study self. Know thy OWN relationship to God, and then ye may enable others to find themselves.
41. What is thy ideal - spiritual, mental, material? Study to show thyself then approved unto God, a workman not ashamed; not condemning. For where would thou be, had God condemned thee and not shown mercy? "Mercy ever, then - not mere sacrifice - Mercy, Lord, for all."
42. In the field of politics, in the field of finance, in the field of helping endeavors in varied activities, the entity may find an outlet for its abilities. A good speaker, but speak truth - ever. A good persuader, but how persuadest thou? Temper these with mercy, with justice, with love, and may all be to the glory of God.
43. Ready for questions.
44. (Q) Is there a psychic cause for my various physical symptoms due to the dominance of the vagus nerve? If so, how should it be met?
    (A) As may be seen from the analyzing of that just given, it is the WILL POWER in self that makes for the predominances of activities of nerves or glands of the body. For, as known or interpreted, the body-mind may control the physical forces of the body.
    As the warning has been, be more mindful of the physical conditions of the body. Not as to pamper self, not as to become one taking on all the ills of others; but rather, knowing the necessary balances to be kept, adhere to them. Mind the most your own blood pressure. These may be the greater troubles of the body.
45. (Q) In what ways does the vagus nerve, which seems to be dominant in my physical, psychic temperament, influence me?
    (A) Just as your other nerves, just as the nerves of emotion as related to things or conditions. All of these are under the control of the mind of self. If the body sets self, in its mind, to do this or that, it may control same.
    But stimulating or relaxing the 9th dorsal center nerves will be most helpful in keeping the balance, not only in pressure but in the vagus center that controls the emotions of the body, and of the spleen especially. In controlling these, osteopathically, take into consideration its relationship to the 3rd and 4th cervical center also, and these - with the body-mind may control not only the weight but the pressure and the emotions of body.
46. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (GD's notes at the time of the reading: See extra copy of the physical questions and answers [which was enclosed], for Dr. Geo. N. Coulter, 18 East 41st St., N.Y.C.
    At your convenience you might like to get in touch with our friend and member of the Ass'n, Mr. Milton W. Harrison, 56 Highland Circle, Bronxville, N.Y. - office 100 Stevens St., Mt. Vernon, N.Y. Also Mr. Douglas T. Johnston, 247 Park Ave., N.Y.C. (Johnson and Lagerquist).)

BACKGROUND

1. Questions submitted prior to 3155-1:
   1. What is the cause of fatigue and lack of physical energy that is with me so much? 2. Is it glandular in origin? 3. If so, where, and what medicine or treatment will help it? 4. How does it relate to the Vagus nerve? In what ways does the Vagus nerve, which seems to be dominant in my physical, psychic temperament, influence me? 5. Is there excess albumin in the urine? If so, how may this tendency be overcome?

REPORTS

1. 9/29/43 [3155]'s letter to EC: "...It was a pleasure to see you and to come to know you. I was interested in the life reading though the Henry Clay part seems so unreal.
   "I am very anxious to have a health reading for my wife, Mrs. [3658] from our residence ..., New York, sometime soon after October 15th. She needs it. Can you then help her and advise me a definite time and she will be home at the above address?
   "With kind regards..."
2. 10/04/43 Dr. Geo. N. Coulter wrote that Mr. [3155] had come to him for an osteopathic treatment.
3. 11/29/43 Letter: "Also can you reserve a health reading appointment for me at as early a date as possible? Your life reading of me indicated that as desirable."
4. 5/16/44 Questions:
   1. What should be done to overcome fatigue - what causes it? 2. What is the heart condition? 3. The glandular condition?
   (Phoned verification, 5/16/44, to EC.)
5. 5/16/43 See 3155-2, a Physical Reading.
6. 9/17/52 Comment from Florence Edmonds to GD (via Kay Cassatt): "Could I have a copy of Henry Clay's Life Rdg.? When I was in N.Y. Mr. [3155] nearly burnt up the wires phoning me - said he's not interested in organizational work nor study group work, but is very much interested in prayer. He told me his Life Rdg. said he was Henry Clay in a past incarnation. I want to get briefed on his case before I go back to N.Y. and talk with him."
7. 2/16/54 [3155]'s letter to HLC: "...Back in 1940-41 or 42 your father gave me at Virginia Beach a LIFE reading. I have lost my typed copy. Could you have your office type me another copy or better still two copies and send them to me here? I will send you a check in payment for that service for whatever amount you indicate is due.
   "This LIFE reading that I wish is not [to] be confused with my later HEALTH reading. I have my typed copy of that.
   "Enclosed please find check and order for various pieces of literature.
   "I trust that your work is coming along well..."
8. 11/15/54 HLC's letter to Mrs. [903]: "I had a long conversation with [3155] who, as you remember, had a reading sometime ago. His report on the way his Life Reading has worked out is quite a story in itself."

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