Edgar Cayce Readings, 4406-1

(Physical, Mental & Spiritual)

TEXT

EC: Yes, we have the body, those conditions as surround same physically, mentally, spiritually, [4406].
In the physical forces of the body, these we find very good in many respects. There should be precautions taken by the body in the quantity of those elements taken in system as will furnish, through the diet, more of the carbon hydrates and iodine; not letting the balance be out of order as between the potashes and the iodines in system, for there are those tendencies as make for too much of drosses being left in system. In its developing stage in the present, these are not so much apparent as they will be later, unless precautions are taken. These may be aided materially also by an occasional adjustment in the cerebro-spinal system, throughout the whole length of same - a couple to three treatments a month, or less if found necessary, but let these be close together when taken - see? that is, every other day for two or three treatments - then a month may be skipped before another, see? This will keep an alignment, will also keep the drainages.
In the matter of the diet - these in the present, we would find, would be well; altered, to be sure, from time to time:
Mornings - those of the fruit juices, with those of the stewed fruits, but NOT during the same meal. Eggs in various manners, with BROWN bread and little stimuli.
Noons - preferably those of the juices of meats, as soups, or vegetable soups, with a whole raw vegetable salad - see? With this may be used either cabbage, radishes, lettuce, celery, or may be made with tomatoes, peas, carrots, and such. These all should be chopped very find, and may be taken with the salad dressings.
Evenings - we would have the well balanced diet, in those of LITTLE meats - but when meat is taken let it be of lamb, fowl - especially wild fowl - fish, or the entrees of any of the fowl, or of any of the CLEAN animal.
In this balanced way will the developments be bettered for the body.
In the mental forces of the body, we find these well balanced - and a tendency at times to take self and surrounding conditions as too serious a matter. In the developments, any of those as for the alleviation of physical pain to the human body would be best for the body; those that are not TOO CONFINING, however, in their nature. These we find well.
In the mental attributes - take those of the physical, mental and spiritual, and keep the well-rounded forces for a fourfold life. Do not allow the MATERIAL things to outweigh the mental or the spiritual life - for to become lopsided in ANY direction is to make for discontent, and discouraging conditions as must sooner or later arise in each one's experience, but so attune the mental, the physical, that when the needs be for the responses of the spiritual from within their reaction will be as the bulwarks of life. Do not allow any discouraging forces and disorders in the lives of others, or loss of confidence in others, to disturb the equilibrium. Live not for self alone, but that the deeds of the body - the thoughts of the mind - the activities throughout - may be a full manifestation of THAT the body worships as its God, and let not thine mind be set upon high things - but he that would be the greatest among men would be the servant of all; for with th developments must come those promises as have been made of old, seek first to make thine relations with thine Maker and all those things needed, all those necessary forces in life will be added in THEIR proper order. Ready for questions.
(Q) Would the body be fitted and successful as a dentist?
(A) It may FIT self for same, or in ANY direction wherein the body may lend self as an aid to ALLEVIATING of physical suffering - and this a very good direction!
(Q) What further education is necessary?
(A) Necessary for the proper preparations for this development. We are through for the present.
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BACKGROUND

11/10/30 Mother [2669]'s request: "Is his physical condition what it should be for his age? What further education would be advisable? What line of business is he most fitted to make a successful life? He was born 11/09/12, 6:35 A.M., Brooklyn, N.Y."
2/21/31 "Would he be fitted for and be successful as a dentist?"

REPORTS

4/31 HLC's analysis of the reading:
With the background of the other reading [See 4405-1 for his sister, A.M. same day] this will undoubtedly be fairly clear. As you will notice there is a decided emphasis on the physical body as an expression of the mind and the spiritual forces. There are some very definite and practical suggestions which may be discussed under three distinct heads: diet and treatment, mental condition, life work. These are then followed with some general remarks.
The reading indicates that there is an over balanced diet being taken at the present which while it does not cause trouble at this time will prove harmful in later life. This is due to the fact that if too much of certain elements are taken into the body parts that are not used are left over as drosses or poisons to become the causes of pains and stiff joints in later life. Treatments given by osteopaths and chiropractors assist the circulation of the blood and thus aid in carrying off these poisons. The treatment as suggested; two or three every other day and then wait for a month. The diet as suggested is very plain. If followed carefully for a time it will become a habit which will be a very good one to acquire.
The mental condition is very good. The slight tendency to take self too seriously is a characteristic of the age, I believe. Here again the establishment of an ideal will aid considerably. If we all could just come to the understanding that the material things in life are not the most important how much better off we would be. If the mental and spiritual side of a persons life are carefully considered the material side will not become the overbalancing factor. Some are prone to run to this or that extreme, the world is full of boring bookworms and over-religious fanatics as well as material mad-money grabbers. Just at present it seems that we are troubled with the latter. It is the material side of this life in question which must be guided and not allowed to become the controlling influence.
The life's work is pointed out in a very definite way. A work that involves assisting the human race through alleviating pain. This certainly indicates the medical or some phase of it. This choice should be made by the individual yet guided, not driven by the suggestions of those interested. Dentistry as shown by the question would be very good. Various fields of this type of endeavor should be presented to the entity and the choice made within self. Reading and conversation on subjects pertaining to these fields will be especially helpful in making a choice.
The advice given in the last paragraph before the questions is very good and should be analyzed word by word not read hurriedly and thrown aside to be forgotten. A very pointed reason for not allowing the physical side of life to dominate is given. To every man come the time when troubles and trials make life an unhappy sort of game. At such times man must fall back for strength upon the spiritual nature and if this is so covered and concealed the trials will be hard to bear and misery will result. It is true that we are in a material world and must make the most of it but if we must depend upon material things alone for happiness we will sooner or late come to the point where it is all useless and not worthwhile.
This individual should avoid being influenced by others in a way that will discourage or dishearten him. The troubles in others lives should be studied as things to avoid in one's own life. The failure of another individual to rise to meet the hopes or expectations in friendship or love affairs should not be allowed to upset this individual. Remember that more is required of some than of others and that all are not developed to the same level. Each must go through the mill, as it were and we can be pretty sure that each of us is going to have to feel every pain and know every trial before it is all over. If this were not so the cards would be stacked and life would be a onesided game.
The shop worn phrase "service" again comes into play here. But I believe that the modern age offers a good example of the activity of this principle. Is it not true that the large companies of the country are heading their ads with SERVICE - we wish to serve. Look up the Standard Oil Ads for example. This is an old law being applied in this material age. It is applicable in the lives of individuals in a very definite manner. If an individual will seek first to become in word and action a representative of the God which he worships (one is this anyway) and will allow the development of the spiritual forces latent within all those things necessary for the development in this life will be added in their proper order. We cannot evade life and there is so much happiness in trying to live it in accord with the universal laws that bound the path which we will all travel sooner or later.
Note: We are just beginning to develop a system that will assist individuals in interpreting their readings. Please be kind enough to offer any suggestions that you may have that will assist us in perfecting this system. Any questions that come to you regarding any part of the readings herein discussed I will be glad to try and answer. I hope you will find this helpful. [HLC]