This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 2nd day of November, 1943, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [3342], through mother Mrs. [...], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research and Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Mr. Harold Linkert.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. (Notes read to and transcribed by Jeanette Fitch.) Born November 6, 1912, in the Homeopathic Hospital, ...

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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: Yes, we have the records here - What a muddle puddle, and yet what a beautiful, what a talented soul!
3. Here we find an entity wherein there may be said to be combined all that is beautiful, gracious, lovely, and all the mischief making that one might well imagine.
4. Suffering has cleansed the mind much. It has set it towards those things that pertain to activities towards helping others. This is marvelous, for it is well for most individuals even to be in the presence of this entity. But do not get away from the abilities as a musician, as a teacher, as one who may instruct the young, one who may guide the lives especially of teen age girls in such a way and manner as to be helpful, socially and spiritually.
5. Do teach Sunday School. Do teach social activities.
6. True, through the periods of the present conditions, give thyself to the activities in Red Cross Service. For ye can encourage many such that they will never grumble again at their hardships.
7. But when these conditions have past, begin and work with groups in music or art; in social science, in those things even of political economy, any undertaking that deals with the emotions or that deals with all forms of character, character building for young ladies. Do apply yourself in these directions, for abilities here are far, far beyond the ordinary.
8. In giving an interpretation of the records as we find for this entity - these we choose with the hope to add encouragement to those abilities that are latent and manifested in the experience of the entity.
9. Astrological activities would mean very little, save as may be indicated in Venus and Mars.
10. Do not allow the ravings of others to deter thee from that ye know as thy spiritual and mental duty. Do keep that beauty of love, of hope, of gentleness, of graciousness, that is the innate characteristic of the entity.
11. Whether there are other associations or other companions chosen, do apply self, do give of thy ability to others; especially to young ladies. What a wonderful companion this entity would make for a school that would teach spirituality as well as graciousness in the home, in motherhood, in things having to do with the making of a home. These should be the activities of the entity.
12. As to the appearances in the earth, these are manifested in the emotions of this body. Thus at times the entity is quite emotional about things, about people, about circumstance. Yet it can within a little time quiet within the self all of those longings and set about to meet the problems of the now. Would that many others would use such as the entity may instruct others to do!
13. Before this the entity was in the land of the present nativity, as a companion to one of those chosen as leaders in the settling of the land. Then in the name Anna Corpohn, the entity created the environs of the home life in the surroundings that would have put many a stronghearted man to shame. For, with the hardships and with those conditions that existed among the natives, the entity builded friendships. Thus may the entity find in the present those abilities within self to attract and to direct as much by example (that is natural in the entity latent and manifested) as in any precept that ye may find in any Sunday School book. For a life lived is indeed a shining light in any community.
14. In the experience the entity had many hardships, many disappointments in individuals, but the entity remembered that it was necessary that offenses come but that the self should not be offended nor offend others, and with such an attitude one will indeed eventually find peace in self. And there must be peace and harmony in self before ye can bring it to others. The entity has found it, loses it at times, but keeping thy trust in Him, be not weary in well-doing.
15. Before that the entity was in the Palestine land, when the Master walked in the earth. The entity was among the children at Bethsaida blessed by Him. Thus the desire, ever active and latent since those experiences, to emulate His laughter, His care, His thoughtfulness of others. Hence the entity is a most gracious hostess, a most loving individual with those close and those apart. For as the entity applied itself through those periods when there were trials, then in the name Samantha the entity encouraged those that became weary and weak in the fleshly desires that arise in the experience of every human in materiality at times.
16. Before that the entity was in the Persian and Arabian land in the "city in the hills and the plains". And the entity was the younger sister of the leader in the experience in the "city in the hills and the plains". With the uniting of the efforts of the various tribes that were broken by the activities of the leader Uhjltd, the entity then became that active force in which there was the contributing to the bringing about of what would be called the social service in relationships to the various groups that traveled through the land using these places as headquarters. The entity supervised those activities not only in meeting the distresses of the people for the moment but became a good linguist, a good entertainer. Thus the abilities of the entity in such directions in the present. But as indicated, keep not far from the young girlhood in the early teens. For many may call thee blessed if ye will apply self in that character of activity. The name then was Celca.
17. Before that the entity was in the Egyptian land among those of the many children of the priests. The entity was not the daughter of the High Priest but of the second in order during that experience, that brought - though - to the activities in the Temple Beautiful much of the abilities to use music and prose to express the emotions in the worship established there. Thus the entity's present interest in art, in music, and its abilities in these if the time is taken for the application of self in such. But do use these abilities in associations with young ladies, either in organized work or organize it yourself.
18. For, when once begun, ye will find an answering to that which has ever been the call deep within self. The name then was Isis-El-Arn.
19. As to the abilities of the entity in the present, that to which it may attain and how:
20. Keeping the faith that arises from the innate spiritual enfoldment, use the mind as the builder, the Christ as the leader, and ye will come to the knowledge of those things that keep the body, the mind, in those attunements in such a manner as to be a joy to all who may become even acquainted with thee.
21. Ready for questions.
22. (Q) Regarding the Red Cross, should I go back to the same branch office at least for the present, or would it be right to ask for a transfer?
    (A) May not be needed in the late Spring, but do apply self through these periods, when so much is needed in same.
23. (Q) Should I follow up any of my interests, past or present, in any specific way?
    (A) As has been indicated.
24. (Q) Where should I live?
    (A) Wherever there are plenty of girls. Better would be close to a finishing school or in some school that needs the service of an excellent hostess.
25. (Q) Is there any indication of what church I should join and associate with?
    (A) Remember, rather, the church is within self. As to the organization, choose that - not as a convenience for thee but where ye may serve the better, whatever its name - let it be thy life proclaiming Jesus, the Christ.
26. (Q) Any other advice?
    (A) Why tell beauty to be beautiful? Just keep sweet.
27. We are through.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. GD's note: Mrs. [3342] was a widow, of a Christian background, seeking vocational guidance. [See questions submitted which got answered.]

REPORTS

1. 5/23/44 [3342]'s ltr. to EC: "...I have changed jobs so many times that it seems as if I should stick to one over a year. I realize that I can only decide on opportunities as they come along, but I do get in such a stew. (As you say, 'What a muddle-puddle'.)
   "The Reading certainly expresses my most inmost desires and aspirations. My dominant desire and interest has always been in homemaking, and I love serving people. I find that at the present time I am very much interested in social studies - geography, history, English as related to present day community and world affairs. I am going to start saving all the current articles I've been reading on democracy at work. In the course I am taking at the University now, I am working on a unit based on the use of biography in education (the influence of great characters on youth).
   "As to the music and art referred to, my interest has been more in its use in connection with worship services. I think that the course in college that I liked best of all, and in which I received an A, was Fine Arts in Religion. In this course we made a hymn book, worked out worship services, etc.
   "I know I must have 'peace and harmony' in myself if I am to give it to others, and when I lose that peace and harmony I'm like a lost soul struggling to get back on the right path again.
   "This winter I began singing in the choir at the Methodist church here, for the last two Sundays I played the piano in the Junior Dept., however I do feel I had better work with the teen aged girls. I should have done this sooner but will see what I can do now.
   "I have been living with my family this winter but am anxious to establish a home of my own next year, where my child can be with me. That's why I've been working on the school idea now.
   "If this letter seems disjointed it's because as I've read over the Reading I've jotted down ideas as they came..."
2. 9/09/57 Report by HLC: "On August 22, 1957, I talked with [3342] about her life reading.
   "Mrs. [3342] pointed out that she had continued to work for the Red Cross as was suggested in the reading and had done work in girls' schools. She had gotten back into Red Cross for disaster work and had enjoyed the disaster work very much. We wondered whether the disaster areas along the Delaware River and Louisiana took her into the areas described in her reading as 'pioneer days when she overcame considerable difficulties and did a good job'. She also indicated that she enjoyed Girl Scout work, especially the camping part of it.
   "She is now employed in Boston University in a dormitory in charge of 150 girls. She expects to take courses that will prepare her to get into a smaller girls' school dealing with younger girls as suggested by her reading. She will report further on this.
   "She also described her difficulties with a superior in the disaster work, when the word 'ravings' indicated in her life reading might well apply to the supervisor's criticism of her overzealousness in giving help to the disaster families. There's a point in her reading where this seems to check very carefully.
   "As a matter of interest, the interview with her about her reading was pleasant and from observation it certainly confirmed the reading's statement about a very lovely person with very high spiritual ideals and very fine training and background, both physically and mentally and spiritually.
   "She is now a member of the Association and will keep in touch with us..."
3. GD's note: 1/67 this Case 3342-1 was used in Noel Langley's EDGAR CAYCE ON REINCARNATION, on pages 64-68.

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