10/28/43 [
3309]'s letter:
..., Ohio
Mr. Edgar Cayce
Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Dear Mr. Cayce:
I have waited for months for the Reading, prayed earnestly
during the time of the Reading, and looked forward eagerly to
its receipt, which came yesterday, and frankly after reading
the report I actually shed tears of disappointment. I really
expected some concrete guidance, but unfortunately received
nothing of any value. I have read and re-read the report
a number of times and it leaves me neither here nor there -
certainly not any wiser than previously.
In the first place, you wrote me that the reading would take
place from 3:30 to 4:30 EWT time, while the report shows a
reading of only 25 minutes, from 3:35 to 4:00.
In the second place, my baptismal name does not show on the
report, so I assume it was not used in the reading.
Third, I cannot see where you have answered any of the
questions put to you by the conductor:
1. "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."
I don't see anything in the report which might be construed
as an answer to this.
2. "Former appearances on the earth plane, giving time, place
and the name."
No mention of any kind is made regarding former appearances.
3. "Abilities of the present entity, that to which it may
ATTAIN and HOW".
Surely doing charity work is not a latent ability nor a
talent.
I don't understand the following nor can I see how it
applies:
"It is indicated that there HAVE BEEN and will be UNUSUAL
EXPERIENCES in the material sojourn of this entity, some that
are UNBELIEVABLE, and yet the entity has PASSED THRU SAME and
remained NEAR NORMAL mentally as well as physically".
I don't know of any "unusual experiences" of "unbelievable"
nature. What sort of experiences?? I don't think there can
be a more uneventful and monotonous life than mine is and has
been.
The next paragraph is wholly unintelligible to me. What is
meant by
"We find Mars, Saturn, Jupiter and Uranus in the experience
of the entity. This is a very changeable and very active
individual."
I am neither changeable nor active - static would be the more
accurate word to use.
Also please clarify the following:
"DEPENDENT UPON THE APPLICATION, a very worthwhile experience
for the entity thru the material sojourn."
What sort of application?
Also, "EXTREMES HAVE BEEN and will be a part of the
experience." What is meant by "extremes". I certainly
haven't known of any.
After reading and re-reading the following, I can't for the
life of me make head or tail of this, so please elucidate:
"But for the entity with its disappointments, its sorrows,
its SHAMES at times (?), there should be applied those same
tenets in self as in relationship to others, - as He who
is the way gave, 'Neither do I condemn thee - go and sin
no more'. These should be kept first and foremost in the
experience of the entity, and in applying the life, the
experiences of life one with another, learn that as long as
there is life there is hope, there is opportunity (WHAT SORT
OF OPPORTUNITY?) Stop, consider, listen to the promptings
deep within self. Know that He, Father-God, is mindful of
thee, BUT THE VERY FACT THAT YE STILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY
IN SELF TO KNOW THYSELF (?), AND TO DESIRE AND TO HOPE AND
TO WISH FOR THOSE CHANGES AS SHOULD COME INTO THINE OWN
EXPERIENCE (?) THAT YE MAY NEVER condemn thyself (???) If
He condemns thee not, why condemn thyself (???) And if He
condemns not, it matters not what others may think"???
For the life of me I don't understand the implication here.
The word "condemn" puzzles me. Moreover, I condemn no one
nor myself as I have no reason for doing so nor do I have
the desire. I don't get this at all. Further,
"Then apply in thy experience, in thy relationships, in thy
associations one with another, knowing - as He has given -
'Inasmuch as ye do it unto the least of these my children, ye
do it unto me.' Today, as ye will hear His voice, then turn,
know in whom ye believe; knowing that He is able to forgive
sin in the earth, in the mental, yes in the hereafter. For,
even to that one on the Cross He gave, 'Today thou shalt be
with Me in paradise.'"
All the above seems to imply that I am sort of a scarlet
woman, when as a matter of fact a cloistered nun's life
couldn't have been more secluded or limited than mine is and
has been. We are all sinners and as Christians we are taught
that God forgives our sins if we but turn to him. According
to the Roman Catholic teaching Redemption and forgiveness
of sins seems to [be] the root or foundation of our Christian
faith, so I don't understand why my inner self should
stress forgiveness of sins.
In perusing your booklet I notice the following on the top of
page 20:
"Mr. Cayce's SOUL-MIND is able to make attunement with the
INNER SELF of the individual seeking information". Also,
"It is the PURPOSE of the Reading to AROUSE an individual to
an AWARENESS of this INNER LIGHT, this INNER SELF."
The report leaves me absolutely cold. Apparently my "inner
self" had very little to say or reveal. On page 16 you state
as follows:
"The Life Reading is a study of the CHARACTER, THE MENTAL
and SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT of the entity (self). Each
Life Reading PRESENTS A CROSS SECTION of a GREAT PLAN FOR
SPIRITUAL EVOLUTION. It includes DETAILED INFORMATION
REGARDING THE MORE IMPORTANT OF PAST INCARNATIONS and
SUGGESTIONS FOR DEVELOPING LATENT TALENTS AND ABILITIES
IN LINE WITH SOME LIFE WORK."
Certainly the report does not contain any such information
and is obviously a misrepresentation and in direct
contradiction of all that has been said in "There is a
River", in your pamphlets and the few bulletins I have
received. To me it is just a vague, abstract jumble of words
without meaning, guidance, or information. I have never been
so keenly disappointed in my life because I turned to you
believing I would receive some help.
I do not wish to be impertinent or rude, but in all fairness
to myself and others, are you really satisfied that such a
report as this is of value or assistance to anyone and that
you are justified in charging $20.00 for such service?
I should be interested in hearing further from you.
Very truly yours, [
3309]
11/03/43 EC's letter:
Miss [
3309]
..., Ohio
Dear Miss [
3309]
Thank you for your letter of the 28th. I am sorry to know
that the information that was given in your particular case,
does not fit in with your ideas, and apparently it does not
fit in at all to your character, or characteristics.
If you will return the reading to me, I will be very glad to
refund the membership fee you paid.
Thanking you, I am,
Sincerely, Edgar Cayce EC/vc
11/09/43 [
3309]'s letter:
..., Ohio
Mr. Edgar Cayce
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Dear Mr. Cayce:
I have your letter of November 3rd and note your statement "I
am sorry to know that the information that was given in your
particular case does not fit in with YOUR IDEAS."
The "ideas" as you state were not exactly mine, but PROMISES
made by you. It was stated in your booklet and in the
QUESTIONS OF THE CONDUCTOR OF THE READING that you would give
1. Former appearances in the earth plane, giving time, place
and the name, and
2. What in each life retarded or built my development, also
3. My LATENT and exhibited ABILITIES; that to which I may
ATTAIN and HOW.
Since these questions were asked you by the conductor, would
it not be natural for me to want this information? From the
bulletins received and from THERE IS A RIVER you have given
people this information and have been helpful to them, so why
not me?
As suggested, I am returning the report as it means nothing
to me. I have asked you a questions in my previous letter
which you did not answer and I appeal to you again, "DO
YOU REALLY FEEL THAT THIS REPORT, THAT IS, THE INFORMATION
CONTAINED THEREIN, WOULD BE OF HELP TO ANYONE"? This is
not meant for impudence or argument. I merely ask for
your honest opinion.
I am bitterly disappointed not only in the reading but in
your indifferent attitude, as you are the only person on
earth I know of who could be of help.
Very truly yours, [
3309]
11/18/43 EC's letter:
Miss [
3309]
..., Ohio
Dear Miss [
3309]
In the information that was given you, on October, just
why at times, it does not give all of those things, that
we should expect, and have been expecting to get in same, I
don't know. I have never been able to interpret it, though
I have tried to analyze it now for the last twenty years or
more. Yes, I think if you wish to make practical application
that you would find a great deal in this information that you
might use. That it may be considered very general and thus
so general as not to be specific for us at all, is another
question. We will be very glad as, you say, if you feel that
we might be the means of a help. Whether it will give you
anything further, giving the appearances and what you were
supposed to do about them in the present, I still do not
know, but I will be very happy to try to be of help. I
don't want you to think that I am not unmindful of the
responsibility that rests with me, when I undertake to try
to give information to direct peoples lives. I feel that you
are sincere and want you to know that we are, or we think we
are, too. If you find that we are indifferent, please tell
us about it, for I don't want to be indifferent towards
anyone.
We are, as I told you, returning the membership fee of
$20.00, but if you would like for us to try this again,
please indicate it, and I will be very glad to give you
another appointment for you just as soon as possible.
With every good wish, I am
Sincerely, Edgar Cayce EC/vw
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