Edgar Cayce Readings, 3344-1

READING 3344-1
M 46 (Seedsman)

This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 29th day of October, 1943, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [3344], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by the book, THERE IS A RIVER.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. (Notes read to and transcribed by Jeanette Fitch.) Born October 10, 1897, in ..., Penna.

Time and Place: 3:45 to 4:25 P. M. Eastern War Time. ..., Penna.

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: ( - " - '40 - circumstances alter cases, with this body.")
Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as or called [3344].
In giving the interpretations of the records here, these would require examination from many angles. For we find an entity pleasing to almost everyone it meets, and yet wholly dissatisfied with self - confusion.
But in interpretation these records we would minimize the faults (so far as possible without making the information less helpful for the entity) and we would magnify the virtues. This the entity must also practice in self, if it will ever find that harmony and peace it claims to seek (and the emphasis on the claim).
There are many reasons for the urges that are latent, not only because of the oft appearances of the entity in the earth but the quite varied experiences. And in this present sojourn the entity is in that period where it may not only make itself sorry for itself but also hurt the lives of others.
Do find first an ideal: Not to be seen of men but that may be the answer for every condition that may occur in thine own experience.
For the Christ-life takes the individual where he is, not where he would like to be or where others judge him to be. The knowledge of Him can only be found within self. For thy body is indeed the temple of the living God. And He has promised to meet thee. Ye oft find self very bad company. Look within. And yet all men love thee, for thy gentleness, for thy determination oft to have your own way. For even in this you become pigheaded at times. Yet deep within self is the lack of that personal feeling of relationship with the Ideal that is able to bring peace and harmony in thy life.
For deep and innate in self too oft ye find ye grow tired of whatever is happening and want change. Change comes soon enough, but it is self that ye must conquer. The spirit is willing, flesh is weak. Conquer ye in self the desire of personal aggrandizement, of self-exaltation, and let all ye do be done to the glory of God and it will be to the honor of self. Not to honor self and glorify self, thus honoring God, but to the glory of God through Him - who is able to make thee whole; who may - if ye will allow Him to enter in - abide with thee.
Astrologically aspects mean little in thy experience. For, as indicated, ye oft take all urges or inclinations, not only of self but of others, and make them into patterns for thyself. Thus only those general tendencies are indicated. It is the experiences in the earth, then, that have the greater influence; thus material things, changeable things. As ye are indeed one of those under the influence of Uranus as well as being an Atlantean, in this experience ye must make a wonderful success in spirit and in mind, or a miserable failure in body, mind and soul. For, as has been indicated by him of old; TODAY, NOW, EVER, THERE IS SET BEFORE THEE GOOD AND EVIL, LIFE AND DEATH. CHOOSE THOU, THIS DAY, WHOM YE WILL SERVE - GOD OR SELF, GOD OR MAMMON?
With what spirit will ye entertain thy own righteousness? Think not that ye may not find many in the life today saying, Did we not in thy name help here, there? Did we not in thy name cast out demons? And yet he may say, "Depart from me, I never knew you." For it is with what purpose, what spirit ye entertain. Is it for the glory of self and for the glory of God, and thus honoring self?
Learn well that which has been a part of thy experience and yet in the confusions have gotten away; not too far, for ye recall He has given, "Though ye wander far away, if ye call I will hear and answer speedily."
As to the appearances, - these may appear very confusing, as ye will find:
Before this the entity was in the land about the "city of brotherly love" during the early settlings; being in the second generation of those peoples.
In the name Derwood Herman, the entity become one that today would be called a "small time politician." Thus the entity had the confidence of many of the associates. Not that the abilities were misused, but the purposefulness in same was that Derwood would not have to work. These brought, then, as manifested in the present, that tendency for not being satisfied - and yet no one may call the entity lazy in the present.
The abilities as the leader, as an official are manifested from that experience, and the abilities to play into the temperament and to analyze temperaments of individuals, and use same to self. These may be good, these may be bad, dependent upon the purpose for which ye use thy fellow man. For as ye do unto the least of thy brethren ye do to thy Maker. Remember!
Before that the entity was in the English land during those periods of the first Crusade, when there were those activities towards an influence in the experiences of individuals of overzealousness to many. Well if such had then learned the lesson given of old by Gamaliel, "If it be of God it will carry on, if it be of man it will of itself fail, and if of God we would only be fighting God." The influences and powers then the earth indicate purposes, purposes! O what crimes have been committed in the name of religion!
In the experience of the mind, the entity gained, lost in the material. In the spiritual, confusion. For, as in the present, the lack of harmony within self causes lack of harmony with much of the environs or surroundings. Temper not nor fool self. For with what measure ye mete, it is measured to thee again.
From that sojourn the entity will find itself at times becoming overzealous of something that may deal with religion, and yet it is selfish in its nature.
Before that the entity was in the Promised Land during those periods just following the Master's walk in the earth, when there were the mighty gatherings on the day of Pentecost when people of many nations, of many tongues, heard the message in their own tongue. For as the body is the temple, so may indeed the spirit answer to thy spirit as to that as the sounding board of what ye may be, of what ye may do.
There the entity was among the acquaintances of Stephen, and among those set in order for the distribution of the needs of those that had set themselves and their only worldly goods to be used by those in authority in the church, when there were the first attempts for organized effort on the part of the teachers and ministers.
Hence many of the confusions that arose as to methods of activity. Yet we find the entity then, in the name Philas, was as a strengthening to the activities of many varied peoples. With the martyrdom of Stephen, the entity became a leader in that particular phase or area of the activities in the church.
These have brought and bring to the entity one of those good and bad influences - using associations in spiritual things for the advancement of self in material things. These are well if spiritualized. These are questioned if used for self. In persecution these expressions were varied in the experience of the entity.
In the present do look within self. Walk closer with Him in the garden. Make thine own heart and mind one with Him in purpose, in ideals. For His ideal, "Be ye perfect even as my Father in heaven is perfect."
Through His promise ye may accomplish this; not of self, for even as He said, of ourselves we can do nothing. Only as His spirit may work in and through thee, making then thyself a channel that others may come to know Him also.
Before that the entity was in the land when there were the first journeyings of the peoples of promise from Egypt, when there were such activities that there were the needs for upholding the arms of Moses; when Joshua (the manifestation of the Son) brought the mighty powers through the uplifted hands to God.
The entity then was of the Midianites that warred against the children of promise and yet in the end came to accept same in and among those peoples who with Moses' father-in-law journeyed to the land of promise, after rejecting same in the wilderness.
Then in the name Ajadah, the entity experienced turmoils almost comparable to those of the present, - as to whether material, spiritual, mental. Question in self. But know, even as He has given, "Though offenses come, woe unto him by whom they come." For God has given each soul free will and thus hindereth not those that offend - unless and by the great cry from those who have been offended.
In these things, then, learn patience, kindness, brotherly love. For against these there is no law. And these by the fruit, yes the seed of the spirit of truth. Let such blossom in thine own life as ye deal with thy fellow man.
The entity in that experience was among those that prepared the pasture land, the seeding lands for the crops for many of those in the land of promise. While these activities had been taught through the period of sojourn in the wilderness. It was only the natives that could prepare the soil for the grain, for none of those had been as natural sources of supply.
Then the name was changed to Ezbel.
Before that the entity was in the Egyptian land during the reconstruction periods following the turmoils, when there were the coalitions made with the Atlanteans as well as the Natives and those of other lands.
The entity then was among those who aided in setting individuals to their proper tasks, or in the vocational preparation of people of different temperaments - the stone cutters, the farmers, the herdsmen, the miners. All of these were trained for the service to the peoples as a unit, not as individuals.
The name then was Tek-Ia-Eln.
Before that the entity was in Atlantis when there were those activities that brought about the second destruction.
The entity was of the children of the Law of One who made overtures for the preserving of peace among the children of the Law of One, the united effort against the sons of Belial; in the name then Ekan.
As to the abilities of the entity in the present, - these are many. As indicated, the entity is bound more in the material than in the spiritual things. But open thy heart, thy mind, that He may enter in. Find thy ideal, in spiritual, in mind, in body; and know that He must be able to keep that ye commit unto Him against any experience that may arise in thy life. Then, whatever the trouble, whatever the joy, tell it to Jesus. Know that He is ever willing and accepts the invitation even as He did while in the earth. He accepted the invitation to every form of social activity, as well as service. For He was all things to all men, and bore in Him that which would make men free. Still this is true, for He is ever the same, yesterday, today and forever - if ye will approach Him in body, in mind, in spirit. He meets thee on thy own basis. He takes thee where thou art, answers in thine own coin, in thine own realm to do good.
Then, in whatever phase of activity, let that spirit that directed Him direct thee.
Ready for questions.
(Q) Will the next few years bring any change in my marital status?
(A) Much of this depends upon the activity of self. Be true to thine own obligations. Remember, thy marital status is of the Lord - if and when ye do good.
(Q) To which of my present occupations should I give most emphasis?
(A) That which tends towards the political phase, though don't get your feet away from the soil. Most men that do, lose their heads in the clouds and their feet remain clay.
(Q) What were my past associations with [3175]?
(A) These may best be determined by paralleling the associations and activities of each in the various appearances in the earth. The associations were very close in Egypt as well as in other experiences.
(Q) What were my past associations with [...] [present wife]?
(A) In the experience just before this near to the same relationships. Thus the immediate attraction and then the immediate growing away.
(Q) Suggest procedure for further knowledge of the occult?
(A) KNOW SELF if you would know the occult. If you would know God, study [3344]. If you would know the occult, study [3344] - and don't pass judgments on others!
We are through.
Copy to Self
Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

GD's note: Previously he had secured physical readings for his dying friend, Mr. [3021], husband of Mrs. [3175], mentioned in the third question in Par. B2.
10/19/43 [3344]'s letter:
Dear Mr. Cayce:
Sorry that circumstances will prevent my being present on the 29th of October for my Life Reading; this was originally scheduled as a Mental and Spiritual Reading but now I wish to have it changed to a Life Reading.
My full name is [3344]. I was born in ... Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania on the 10th of October, 1897.
Below follow eight questions I would be glad to have submitted if the "Reading Time" permits:
1. Will the next few years bring any change in my marital status? 2. To which of my present occupations should I give most emphasis? 3. What were my past associations with [3175]? 4. Suggest procedure for further knowledge of the occult? 5. What were my past associations with [...] [present wife]? 6. Should I accept political office if offered me? 7. What is the most serious impediment in the present incarnation toward the proper development of my Karma? 8. How many re-incarnations has this entity experienced?
If convenient I'd like to have my Reading returned by Registered Mail; a stamped addressed envelope is enclosed for this purpose.

REPORTS

11/19/43 [3344]'s letter:
Mr. Edgar Cayce Association for Research and Enlightenment, Inc. Virginia Beach, Va.
Dear Mr. Cayce:
I am in receipt of your circular letter of November 1, and am happy to know that the work of the association is growing so rapidly and in response to your request, I am enclosing my check* for one share in your Living Sponsorship.
With best wishes to you personally and with a hope for the continued success of the WORK, I am
Sincerely yours, [3344] ... Encl.
* Sending $100 Bill instead.
P.S. Just as soon as you have another open period, I would be glad to have it set aside for me, if convenient, for a "check" Life Reading.
11/23/43 EC's letter:
Mr. [3344] ..., Penna.
Dear Mr. [3344]
I have yours of the 19th, with enclosure. I don't know just how to thank you for this. I have, since I first spoke to you on the telephone, had rather a feeling that somewhere we must have met before, and I hope when we have your next reading, if it is at all practical, you will get down to see us, we have the opportunity to go over the reading. Am making this very far ahead, with the hopes that it will be at a time that will be convenient for you to come, and that possibly it may be the means of a real help to you. I am making it for the morning of the 29th of March, 10:30 to 11:30 EWT.
Again thanking you, and with every good wish, I am
Sincerely, Edgar Cayce EC/vw
3/20/44 [3344]'s letter:
Association for Research and Enlightenment, Virginia Beach, Va.
Dear Mr. Cayce: My memo pad tells me that I am scheduled for a reading on the 29th of March. But from the weekly bulletin and later from Mrs. [3175] I learned that you have been ill and as a consequence were not able to keep up with all of your scheduled readings. I had in mind getting a check Life Reading covering that period following the Master's walk in the earth when I was known as Philas. But taking into consideration the condition that your schedule must be in due to your recent illness I will willingly forego my reading if it will be a help to you.
Should you, however, find that you will be able to give the reading without inconvenience to you or without my depriving someone else of this time who may be in real need of a physical reading, then there is one question that I would like to have asked for me. The question is: HOW WILL THE BODILY RESURRECTION WHICH WE READ ABOUT IN THE SCRIPTURES DIFFER FROM THE VARIOUS "RESURRECTIONS" THRU WHICH WE PASS IN OUR VARIOUS REINCARNATIONS? Likewise if there is a period left for other questions I'd be glad to have your secretary ask any that might in her judgment be pertinent.
I shall look forward to hearing from you at your pleasure and hope that you have fully recovered your health and strength.
Sincerely, [3344]
To:
Mr. Edgar Cayce Virginia Beach, Va.
P.S. In my reading of Oct 29th it was brought out that the entity now known as [3344] was closely related to this entity [3175] in the Egyptian period. Was there a similar connection in the Holy Times period?
3/29/44 See 3344-2.