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 that
may be asked:
EC: Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known
as or called [
3197].
In giving an interpretation of the records for this entity, -
while, even in this experience, much of the activities have
passed, there may still be an unusual application in a
beneficial manner that will not only add to the mental and
spiritual unfoldment but also aid in every way; thus making
life more worth while for this entity.
Unusual have been the experiences of the entity in the
present. While there is much to be thankful for, much in
which much happiness and joy has been experienced, we find
that the innate tendencies and happenings in the most part
have been dull and drab for this entity - or that is the
manner in which the entity has seen things; though to many
another (even with the periods of disturbance) the entity
should consider itself most fortunate.
So, in giving the interpretations, these we would give with
the desire and purpose that the entity apply much of that
which may bring worth while experiences in the life.
Astrologically we find Saturn, Venus; Saturn, Mercury;
Saturn, Jupiter as the urges. Hence, while there are high
mental abilities and oft - apparently - the entity has been
and is "sat upon," this is not in keeping with the feelings
of the entity. Hence there has been caused some animosities,
some of those things that must be rooted out of the mind of
the entity.
We find in Venus that there have been disappointments in the
home and family relationships, yet much that the entity may
call beautiful. These the entity cherishes a great deal, and
these the entity should apply in the life of self and in the
lives of others.
In Saturn with Jupiter we find experiences in which the
entity has had high aspirations, and the determining to enter
into this or that of the greater constructive forces. Yet
disappointments in people, in things, in circumstance, have
made the entity not exactly bitter but rather confused.
As to the appearances in the earth, - not all may be given,
yet these we would give as those parts of the abilities in
the present entity - as indicated in the experience before
this. Some activity as might be accorded in those directions
would also be like the unfoldment of the entity into those
experiences.
For, before this the entity was in the land of the present
nativity during the reconstruction periods following what
might be termed the French and Indian Wars, or the upsetting
of all those periods just before the settlings in the middle
and central west - or in the places or portions of the
entity's birth in the present sojourn.
Then the entity was a teacher-instructress, or governess, as
would be termed today, though in those periods more of a
helpful experience for the young.
These have brought and did bring to the entity anxieties as
to young folks, as to the experiences with the young. These
were constructive in the experience, but the manner of
activity and the periods through which the entity journeyed
at the time brought discouragements, and what might be called
disillusionments (as the entity termed it) as to its trust in
people and in things.
Before that the entity was in the group of peoples active
when there were the gatherings in the early church of
Jerusalem.
The entity entered there from Thyatira, and had been active
in the services in preparation for the application of home
economics in a manner in which frugality was the principal
theme of the home builders.
Then in the name Lydia, the entity aided in the preparations
for the clothing, the making and weaving of same. Hence the
necessity of the entity in the present being most careful as
to its dress, as to its manners of approach - as we will see.
The entity gained and lost; gained when the application was
for the greater activity, lost when fear as to the physical
protection was allowed to enter to such an extent as to
interfere with the spiritual things. Hence there were
periods of disturbance for the entity.
Before that the entity was in the Egyptian land, when there
were the preparations for the activities in the service of
the Temple of Sacrifice.
The entity aided in preparing many of those individuals for
their service.
Hence we will find the entity a good attendant or nurse with
those that are ill in body or mind. Yet these become
disturbing to the entity. Only occasionally can the entity,
as it were, screw up its courage to do those things it feels
impelled to do in those directions.
As to the abilities of the entity in the present, then, -
that to which it may attain, and how:
In the manner of being the source or the means of a helpful
influence in the lives of the young, as indicated, few may
surpass the abilities of the entity - if it would apply
itself.
If the entity would but study those things pertaining to
recreation, to activities of the young in games, in charades,
in every form of activity, and apply itself, it may grow
entirely OUT OF ITSELF!
Do read comic papers. Do study those things (though in the
present they may be abhorrent) pertaining to the humor of all
the wits, and learn to repeat them and say them; not merely
as something as an entertainment but in which there is a
story; and they may be a helpful force, not only in the life
of self but as an entertainment, and as an attraction to
others by and for the entity, in its abilities to raise the
hopes of others.
And in raising hope, in inspiring others, the entity may
succeed the most in inspiring and in raising the vibrations
in self; not only for the material but the social, the
economic and, most of all, the spiritual-mental life of the
entity.
Do this.
It will require some study, in the beginning; but as there is
the application made of same, we will find unfoldments that
will be most pleasing to the entity, helpful to others;
bringing peace and harmony, contentment in the mind and in
the experience of this entity.
Ready for questions.
We are through with this Reading.
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BACKGROUND
5/01/43 [
3197]'s letter: "I am sixty-five years old and must
not expect to retain all the strength I have had in past
years, but I would greatly appreciate having the guidance
that comes through you in order to live so as not to become a
burden to those near me."
9/01/43 (Wednesday) [
3197]'s letter:
Dear Mr. Cayce -
May I ask you to change my reading - which comes on Monday
September 6th 10:30 - from a physical reading to a Life
Reading?
I believe it will profit me more. With every good wish to
you for your continued strength, I am
Very sincerely yours, [
3197]
REPORTS
9/16/44 She requested and was sent a copy of the reading.
8/47 and 4/51 She ordered A.R.E. publications.
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