Edgar Cayce Readings, 3250-1

READING 3250-1
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This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 29th day of September, 1943, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [3250], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research and Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by her sister, Mrs. [...] [[5408]'s Wife] through Mrs. [1663].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. (Notes read to and translated by Jeanette Fitch.) Mrs. [3250] and sister. Born July 9, 1888, in Fayette, Ala.

Time and Place: 3:45 to 4:40 P. M. Eastern War Time. ..., Ala.

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 - " - '39 - changes in experiences - '34 - anxieties - '32 - expectations - '21 - changes - " - etc. on back to birth date.)
Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as or called [3250].
In giving the interpretations of the records here, there is much from which to choose; yet these we choose with the desire and purpose that this information may be a helpful experience for the entity; assisting in fulfilling those purposes for which the entity entered this present sojourn.
Truly might it be said for this entity, do not grow weary in welldoing. Keep in the faithful way ye have begun.
In interpreting the records as we find them here, there are inclinations, there are disturbances, there are hopes, there are anxieties that have been indicated.
There are urges arising from the purely emotional body. There are those arising from the activities of the mental with the material body, and there are those arising from the mental with the spiritual body.
These have in the present come apparently to conflict at times. These are activities most from personalities. But if the ideals held by the entity are set truly in the creative influences, we will find that these will clarify as the entity applies itself in aiding others to understand themselves - just as will be seen from some of the experiences of the entity in the earth's plane.
Astrologically we find urges latent and manifested, as indicated in Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Mercury, Saturn, and in the Uranian as from the Atlantean influence upon the entity.
These as we find then bring these characteristics as the experiences of the entity latent and manifestedly.
In Mars the over-active person, individual must be active in some direction.
We find in Venus the associations in high places, with those in ruling influences or directing activities.
Thus the entity is oft in the shadow of, and in the limelight of the activity of others. This has ever been both good and bad, bringing at times consternation in the reactions from same.
In Jupiter we find the benevolence, and the activities that have to do with taking the part of those that are less fortunate, or in bringing to the less fortunate greater opportunities for finding themselves and their relationships to the whole.
We find in Saturn the changes, as well as the conflicting forces of opinions or of personalities.
In Uranus we find the extremes.
These are the innate and manifested mental experiences for the entity.
As to the abilities from the experiences in the purely mental sojourns of the entity in environs of other dimensional spheres, - we find:
The entity must keep itself busy in those activities for the uplift in spiritual, in mental, associations of others. And as the entity leads self in those activities it will lose sight of overconsciousness in disappointments, disillusionments in individuals. If these are trained in the spiritual purposes of the entity they will prove to be that which will enable the entity to build a life of purpose, of hopefulness and to walk closer with Him - in whom there is life, light and immortality. For His promises are sure - "If ye abide in me, I will abide with thee." Walk then closer in the light of His promises that are given in the 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th of John. Know that these are spoken to thee in thine extremity, in thy seeking. And as ye seek ye find.
As to the appearances in the earth, - in the emotional body it is indicated that the experiences have been many and varied. While all may not be indicated here, these are given that they may prove to be the helpful forces for the entity in this particular need in the experience of the entity.
Before this the entity was in the land of the present nativity, in those early experiences when there were those settlings in the land following the direction of might in the French land.
The entity then was among those people under the leadership of Ney, and in the experience brought the new-found experiences in the new land.
Thus in the name then Renee Ney, the entity was active in bringing to many new hopes. But the decisions of the leaders for the returning to the French land brought distress, discouragements to the entity. Yet when there was the returning to the oneness of purpose, to fill that place, that corner, that activity where the entity was, it brought hope, cheer and awakenings to others.
In the present from that experience we find the unusual experiences in places, in associations, in the ways of thinking that have come and that have been a part of the entity's experience. And how it fits with the experience in the present when there are discouragements, loneliness, sorrow. Yet walking with Him, and giving cheer to those about thee, to those in every light, in every clime, brings - and will bring - peace and harmony within the present experience of the entity.
Before that the entity was in the Greek and Roman land when there were those united efforts on the part of those peoples to establish greater associations one with another.
The entity was among the Grecians; being in association with the activities of a leader established in Rome. But with the divisions that arose and the troubles that came about much of the entity's experience was overshadowed by fears and doubts.
Yet the ability of the entity then as Florentene, brought peace to many out of many disturbances, and that ability - so long as the entity lived in those activities - to keep peace between two dissenting groups in that experience.
Just as in the present, in keeping in that way of one ideal, one purpose, to do, to be that thy Maker would have thee be, the entity may bring peace and harmony into the experiences of many. For as ye do it unto the least ye do it unto thy Maker. And unless ye find peace and harmony within thyself, as ye did in that experience, ye cannot make it ye cannot bring it into the experience of others. For as ye sow, so ye reap. As ye measure to others, so is it measured to thee. Again may it be said, "Be not weary in welldoing." For He faileth not to keep the peace He has promised in thee if ye walk in the light of His ways. For a body, mind and soul being in oneness of purpose brings harmony into the body as a whole. And as the sunshine of the Son is in the self and life, even the sunshine of the earth may bring joy to the lives and purposes of others.
Before that the entity was in the Holy Land, during those periods when the Master walked in the earth.
The entity was not of the Jewish peoples but rather of the Romans that were in authority in the various centers. Thus the entity came into those places of activities pertaining to the penal law as well as the moral and religious laws. For the entity then was in the household of Cornelius as the daughter; knew the disciples; especially Peter - and all of those activities that followed through the experiences.
Thus throughout the present experience of the entity the activities of Peter in all of their varied manners in which they may be presented have not been quite up to the standard that the entity has held for that power, that influence in the earth through that period.
Embracing the tenets and truths presented, and with the outpouring of the Holy Ghost in that period when there was the conversion of the household, has brought and does bring for the entity a reverence of holy experiences that may not be interpreted in any other manner - save by experiencing same one's self.
The entity gained throughout that experience. Though there was the eventual returning to the Roman land, the activity of the entity's household and those influences brought to bear has contributed, may still contribute - through that which the entity has been and is a part of to the world's knowledge of the one and only way through which man may know the closer relationships to the Maker.
Again, be faithful to the trust. Be not weary in welldoing.
The name then was Leoda.
Before that the entity was in the Egyptian land when there was the setting up of the judges, the counselors by the kings that began the activity with being lead by the Priest into the land.
The entity was a companion to one of those counselors that brought judgments upon many of those activities, with the banishing of the Priest. And with the recall of the Priest, the entity was active not as a turncoat but as an entity realizing the needs, the requirements of a peoples disturbed by conditions arising from rebellions and those activities not only among the Natives and the Atlanteans but the King's own household.
Thus the entity counseled with the King, the Native, and those activities that brought about the establishing of better relations.
If the entity were associated with one of the Atlanteans in her school endeavors, ye would find a friendship unusual in this material plane. Find that entity. Do be associated, acquainted with those purposes that arise within self - and with that entity be helpful in that endeavor in the present.
In the experience the entity was known as Art-En-Eil.
Before that the entity was in the Atlantean land.
Thus we find the intenseness, the purposefulness, the activity, the varied experiences.
And this magnified as from the Uranian experience - Uranus coming again in its influence on the 26th of this present month - should mean a new awakening for the entity if it makes application of those tenets or truths that have been presented here; and by the 26th of April all will be well - where turmoil has existed.
As to the purpose then, that to which the entity may attain and how:
Who may tell the rose how to be beautiful. Who may tell the violet where to grow. Who may know the works or the place of the wind? Only in Him is there found purpose.
Keep thy faith, thy purpose, thy hope in Him - if ye would know the way to keep in peace and harmony in the Christ-consciousness.
That alone counts.
Ready for questions:
(Q) What direction should my life now take?
(A) As indicated, in contributing to welfare work in schools, in associations with those - as a helpful influence to those who have not had opportunities.
But first meet, know thy Atlantean friend of the Egyptian period.
(Q) Do you refer to [2174]?
(A) To [2174].
(Q) Should I sell my home in ..., Ala., and move elsewhere, or should I rent it with the intention of going back some day?
(A) As decisions are made between now and the 26th of April, at that time sell it - if the decisions are to enter into activities elsewhere.
(Q) What activity should be stressed from now on?
(A) A helpfulness to others, as indicated. Keep away from those things that cause turmoil in self, but those wherein there may be stressed the Christ-consciousness in the lives and experiences of others, in the daily living. Not tenets alone but live it - and teach others also.
(Q) Should I do sculpturing? If so, what training should I have, and where?
(A) With Whitney, and at [2174]'s ... School.
(Q) What is the significance of the vision I had shortly after my husband's death, in which I was drowning and a friend reached down to pull me up? Is this to be literally true, that this old friend is to help me, or was it purely emblematical?
(A) Emblematical. For lift up, look up in Him. While this friend may point the way, don't let it because of differences hinder.
(Q) What will help me most in coming to right decisions as to my life?
(A) Prayer and meditation, to be sure. For, as He has given, "Behold I stand at the door and knock. If ye will open I will enter in."
Then, in thine own mind, decide as to whether this or that direction is right. Then pray on it, and leave it alone. Then suddenly ye will have the answer, yes or no.
Then, with that Yes or No, take it again to Him in prayer, "Show me the way." And yes or No will again direct thee from deep within.
THAT is practical direction.
As has been pointed out, experiences, visions, mean much to thee. For thou hast seen the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. It may not be withheld from thee now, if ye seek same.
(Q) Is it true, as I have felt, that I have enemies - those who are trying to do me out of my inheritance?
(A) Ye have no enemies. Let this ever be within thine own heart: Do RIGHT in self. And that which is thine own cannot, will not be taken from thee. Those who try such are enemies to themselves. Look not upon them as enemies to thee. Feel sorry for them for their misconstruction of right.
(Q) What friends in Washington can be of the greater help to me?
(A) Any of them. But some of them you feel like the least. But know that one in authority was thy father in the Palestine period. Appeal to him and ye will find much can be accomplished that heretofore has seemed impossible.
(Q) Please give an affirmation that will help me.
(A) OUR FATHER AND OUR GOD! HERE AM I. USE THOU ME AS THOU HAST SEEN, AS THOU SEEST BEST. LET ME IN EVERY WAY BE A CHANNEL OF BLESSINGS TO OTHERS TODAY.
WE are through with this reading.
Two copies to Self
Copy to Ass'n file
(Mrs. [2174], ... School, ..., N.H.)
Phone request for extra copy, from Washington, D.C.,
4/20/44; made by GM and sent same date

BACKGROUND

9/27/43 Brother-in-law [5408]'s ltr. to EC:
Mr. Edgar Cayce Virginia Beach, Va.
Dear Sir:-
Mrs. [...] [my wife] and her sister Mrs. [3250] are leaving ... Tuesday morning for Virginia Beach; and on the schedule should arrive there Tuesday Afternoon.
We sincerely hope that it will be possible for you to give her a reading during the week, if this should be impossible, I trust that you may be able to hold a consultation and give her such advice as your knowledge and experience shall direct.
We, Mrs. [...] [my wife] and I have been working for several months to get her away from home and in the duration of her visit at ... planned to have her take a thorough examination at the Duke Hospital Clinic, Durham, N.C. When Mrs. [3250] had the opportunity to read your book she immediately expressed her desire to see you at once; and this has resulted in the trip as above stated.
Our own decision about her is that she is suffering from a severe case of monomania; with the mental complex that one of her step-daughters is using all kinds of methods of persecution against her in relation to the desire to take her home; as well as to prejudice her friends against her. The condition does not improve from any influence that we have been able to exert, which had lead me to write you this kind of letter. [...] [My wife] and I believe that the interest she has shown in your book and work the best medium through which it will be possible for us to assist her in both the physical and mental healing.

REPORTS

10/01/43 [3250]'s letter to GD:
My dear Gladys -
You will never know how helped I have been and am now and will continue to be I know from my visit to dear Mr. Cayce and his "household".
It was a beautiful experience to be in that loving and helpful atmosphere to which you and Mrs. Cayce and the other young lady all contributed -
I am so grateful to each one and please tell Mr. Cayce that I will always remember with gratitude that he made room for me in a crowded schedule -
I appreciate the kindness of the person who let me have their time -
I am going to write Mr. Cayce, but I feel to add one letter to that large file is a shame -
In making out the check to Mr. Cayce I fear I may have spelled his name incorrectly. If It causes any trouble at the bank, let me know and I will correct it - Please hold my Dec 11th date and let me know when I should mail check - The one BIG question that I should have asked and failed to do so is this - "Were any letters which I wrote between October 1942 and January 1st 1943 opened and read by others than the one they were addressed to"
If this question can be asked in a Physical Reading, I will take a Physical Reading. If not, I will take a Mental and Spiritual Reading -
Again let me express loving appreciation for your kindness -
P.S. I expect to be in my home in ..., Ala. Dec 11 - 3-30 P.M. - time of reading.
10/10/43 See Mrs. [2174]'s letter under 2174-5 Reports.
GD's note: Mrs. [3250]'s sister, [5408]'s wife, requested a Physical Rdg., and a second Physical Rdg., for [5408] and a Life Rdg., for their son, [3463].
1/24/44 Reports from [3250]'s sister, [3463]'s mother:
"My sister, Mrs. [3250] is back in the terrible mental distress. If she had followed the Life Rdg., and gone to [2174]'s, she would be on the road to recovery. But staying at home, she has gotten under the cloud of fear, thinking that the house is full of hidden microphones. She was so much better for 2 months. Mrs. [2174] invited her to come."
1/25/45, 1/26/45, Mrs. [3250] and her sister each wrote a letter of sympathy to Mrs. Cayce re. EC's passing.