Edgar Cayce Readings, 4733-1

Time and Place: 10:50 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., Pa.

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GC: You will have before you the body and the enquiring mine of [4733] of ... St., ..., Pa., and you will answer the questions which I will ask you regarding his home and business associations and relations.
EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, [4733]. There may be much said concerning the business and home relations and associations for this body. While the body from the moral standpoint (of self's own standard) is above reproach in the eyes of many the body would and does associate with; yet in the eyes or heart of self it is not always satisfactory. Well, then - whether in social, business, filial, or friendly relations - that the body-consciousness, the mental forces of this body, [4733] take stock of self and where this unsatisfactory condition will lead. Not that we would LECTURE the body, for it has abilities that are exceptional even among the associates; yet an individual often finds that the heart is not fully in attune to that which the inner consciousnesses knows to be that which is the development for the soul, where "moth and dust doth not corrupt." This proves the "fly in the ointment" that brings dissension, trouble, and the very things that bring these are the inactivity of the inner consciousness WHOLLY toward that criterion of central purpose of this body. Ready for questions.
(Q) Shall I accept another offer, which I understand will be made to me after Jan. 2nd?
(A) Accept.
(Q) Give advice as to the maintenance of harmony in the family circle, inharmoniousness probably due to my wife and daughter's nervousness.
(A) Not WHOLLY to nervousness or to illness of others. The body is prone to keep self and self's activities - whether of the mental, physical, or spiritual side of life - in such a position as to be able to conscientiously shift the blame of WHATEVER may happen to another. This is not correct. Let the body learn that, he that would have harmony must be harmonious first within his own self, and such radiation from self will bring to the home, to business, to friends, such a peace that brings harmonious contentment - through not necessarily SATISFIED; but be CONTENT with that IN hand, and so act, so live, and so manifest harmony through self's action as to bring that to pass; for what is sown one also reaps. When the act - either by physical deed, implication or word - is such as to put even the question mark as to what is the intent and purpose, dissatisfaction is created; and remember, thoughts are DEEDS and may become crimes or miracles! Apply that in the relations with the home, and the harmony as is sought will be the outcome. Not with an eye-service of, "that I may have may own way", or "that I may bring others to MY own way of acting, or own way of thinking"; but let thine thought, thine act, be so in harmony with that of the inner life as to RADIATE harmony; for when one looks about in all nature of every character, the first law is harmony, and is of divine origin, even as life, and when same is not in accord WITH that of the Creative Energy, or God, discord is the result.
(Q) Please advise as to an estate in which I am a beneficiary, from which - due to what I consider improper handling - I have not received any income for the past 3 years.
(A) Apply to self that same manner of handling. Had self been in the same position as those handling same, would other beneficiaries have received more than has been committed to thine keeping? Have the activities OF those handling same been WITHIN the law? or has the self - in the manner of speech, and manner of questioning - created in the hearts, minds and activities of those handling same, that doubt which has grown into that position wherein self and self consideration has become first and foremost? Would the body receive that as is just and right as respecting this estate, then advise and counsel in a DIFFERENT manner than the questioning of the things that have come about! THIS will be the correct manner of living: "As ye would that others should do to you, do ye so unto THEM", and WHATEVER the situation this will apply - for the purport, the intent, the act, is that which counts; for seed sown - whether of questioning or of laudation - are sure to reap the harvest that is sown, and when one errors against another the greater error is against self. So live, so act, that that as is radiated from thine own life is the true reflection of self's conception of self's God, that self would desire to show to others; rather than attempting to so act as to have others believe that one would LIKE them to believe. We are through.

BACKGROUND

11/13/28 Letter: "Last evening I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. David E. Kahn of N.Y. who in the course of our conversation gave me your name and address and suggested that I write you for such advice as would undoubtedly be of assistance to me."
11/24/28 GD's form letter to Mr. [4733]:
ASSOCIATION OF NATIONAL INVESTIGATORS (Letterhead) INCORPORATED VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA
Mr. [4733] ..., PA.
Dear Fellow Member:-
We take this means of informing you of your election to membership in the Association of National Investigators, Inc. The Board of Trustees congratulates you and assures you of its appreciation of your cooperation in the educational and institute work of the organization, full access to which is accorded you. We trust that you will use your membership when you need or desire any help the Institute can render you, and we assure you our service to you will be limited only by the facilities of the hospital and our capacity to meet your requirements.
Enclosed you will find a membership card which will identify you as being associated with us.
You understand, of course, that your membership entitles you to apply for readings for yourself and unmarried members of your immediate family, and that readings will be furnished at the regular rate of ten dollars each. The readings will be taken as near as possible in the order receipt of application, but we reserve the privilege of tendering emergency readings at any given time.
Your membership gives you the further privilege of entering the Institute for treatment at the stipulated rates, and provided, of course, that accommodations are available. Thus, you may receive individual care and treatment, as prescribed in your physical reading, under the supervision of sympathetic and competent physicians and close at hand to Mr. Cayce. This privilege of entrance into the Institute Hospital does not extend to adult members of your family unless they are members of the Association. Children under sixteen years of age, when accompanied by parent who are members of the Association will be admitted.
Along with these privileges we cordially invite you to pay our Institute and Central Office at Virginia Beach, Va., a personal visit, benefiting thereby in the use of the Association Library and Lecture Hall.
All further literature including our magazine - when publication begins - will be forwarded to you, so that you can follow intimately the research and educational work that we are carrying on in the field of Psychic Phenomena.
We will at all times welcome your suggestions, criticisms and advices. We will make every effort to enable you to serve on one of the committees that is carrying on a phase of the work interesting to you, provided, of course, that you express your desire to so serve.
You membership affords you the opportunity of joining us in our work of rendering aid to the sick and discouraged, and to seek to so enlighten the minds of men as to give the race a better understanding of itself and its relationship to the Creator. We are all human soldiers marching through an earthly career en route to eternal life, and in seeking to aid the lame, the crippled and the weary to carry on, we recognize no creed, no doctrinal limitations, and invite all to join us who have faith in the living and divine God. In short, our aim is to march behind the banner of the Master, uniting all creeds under the one emblem upon which is everlastingly stamped the ideal of love for God and man, and to so broaden the consciousness of humanity as to awaken in individuals the realization of our common brotherhood, despite the fact that we each possess individually developed viewpoints and abilities.
Trusting you will find it in your heart to further help us in our worthy cause of disseminating the good our work is constantly achieving for all who seek form its source aid and succor, and that you will become active in the purely philanthropic work of our organization, we remain,
Brotherly yours, ASS'N OF NAT'L INVESTIGATORS, INC.
[signed] Gladys Davis Assistant Secretary
11/27/28 [4733]'s letter to EC:
Mr. Edgar Cayce Virginia Beach, Virginia
Dear Mr. Cayce
I am in receipt of your favor of November 22nd, in which you acknowledge receipt of my check covering membership. Now as to subjects for a reading that is providing I may have three.
First
My present business connection while not highly remunerative still very pleasant - shall I accept another offer - which I understand will be made to me after Jan. 2nd.
Second
The maintenance of harmony in the family circle, inharmoniousness probably due to my wife & daughter's nervousness.
Third
As to an Estate in which I am a beneficiary from which, due to what consider improper handling. I have not received any income for the past 3 years.
I am preparing to begin suit against the executors.
These are my anxieties, very much abbreviated in detail.
Awaiting your further advice I am
Very truly yours [4733]

REPORTS

6/17/29 [4733]'s letter to ANI:
Association of National Investigators, Inc. Virginia Beach, Va.
Gentlemen
Please send me a form to request a reading for my wife. You will remember I became a contributing member of your Association on Nov. 21, 1929 [1928?] - #103 B.
Kindly advise me what the charges will be and I will send check with the inquiry.
Very truly yours [4733]
6/18/29 EC's letter to Mr. [4733]:
Dear Mr. [4733]
Replying to yours of 17th enclosed find application for membership to the Association, said membership carries with same privilege of one reading as perhaps you remember, sincerely hope we may be of some service, am also sending you copy of Hospital Booklet.
Sincerely Edgar Cayce
2/12/30 GD's form letter was sent re. renewal membership.
2/15/30 Mr. [4733]'s reply to form letter of 2/12/30:
Thank you for calling my attention to the above [form letter]. I do not think I shall renew my membership at present, so would ask that my name be withdrawn.