As for the urges latent and manifested we find astrologically
the influence from Jupiter. Thus the interest the entity has
in giving of itself in service to others, disregarding its
own personal pleasures. Remember, as indicated, no one gives
a cup of cold water in His name without receiving a reward.
This is not as the buying of position or of conditions, but
those who give ungrudgingly, those who give willingly of
themselves that others may attain, that others may have the
opportunity to learn of and to know that good, that purity,
that love, that unselfishness exists in a material world, are
complying with the law of love - which is manifested by and
in the mercy, love and grace which the loving heavenly Father
gives to individuals. Thus such individuals through the law
of love receive joy and happiness in return.
These have been trying experiences, yes - yet the entity has
come to love them. Then let that mind keep and be in thee
which was in Him, who offered Himself a ransom for many.
In Mars we find a very active individual. We find in Venus
the appreciation of beauty, the appreciation of music and
of children; yea, the bringing of a smile to those who are
disturbed by every character of disturbance. For the entity
may wipe away many a tear for those who are disturbed for one
reason or another. Think not that these will not come back
to thee. Do them, not for the reward but for the joy, that
love, that feeling of being at one with the Creative Forces
as manifested in the fruits of the spirit. For in patience
and in love, in grace and mercy, ye may come to know and feel
that joy which comes in doing good ever.
As to the appearances in the earth we find that these have
been quite varied.
Before this the entity was in the land of the present
nativity during the early settlings.
Then in the name Clara Channing the entity was a teacher, an
instructor in the care of children, especially those who were
hampered by disturbances in their bodies, crippled children,
and yet the entity made a home for many besides those of its
own children in the experience.
Thus it brought joy, it brought a feeling of an influence
from without that may be answering to or act upon the
expressions of self from within.
Before that the entity was in the earth when there were
the Crusades in the hinterland or in the periods when part
of Asia Minor were overcome by the overzealousness of the
people from other lands.
The manner in which the entity was active in taking care of
those who were enemies or were misdirecting their purposes
brought about the correct thinking and application later.
For the law of the Lord is perfect. Yet through a portion of
the experience the entity lost, for the entity became jealous
of some in its own household because of someone kept there
during those periods of the records in those experiences.
Yet the interest in every type of healing activities from the
lesson gained from the Christian experiences as well as later
from the prophet who would lead others to the way of the Lord
as manifested through those people to whom the entity found
itself indebted for activities.
Thus there will come to the entity great joys because of that
spiritually applied in its mental self to others.
The name then was Skuynke.
Before that the entity was in the Holy Land when the people
were gathering from Egypt.
The entity was among those about the Holy City that later
became the place of David's activities.
For the entity was in the household of Caleb who settled in
Hebron and the holy areas of that particular land.
There we find that the entity was given to good works towards
the preparations for activities of those dedicated to the
priesthood.
Thus the entity's activities of being as a teacher, as an
instructor as a healer through nursing, through caring for
those in need of close attention, may enable the entity to
find the greater outlet for itself; as a nurse, a teaching
nurse and instructing nurse in the welfare either of the
young or the old - as a companion for shut-ins.
These activities may at times appear to become very tedious,
very tiresome, yet the joy ye may bring may build all of
that which may produce peace and harmony in the life of
the entity.
The name then was Adyar.
Before that the entity was in Egypt during those periods when
there were the rebellions, when there was the banishment of
the Priest.
The entity was among those who chose to go into banishment
because of its purposes with that priest and the ideals of
same.
The name then was Is-Kabuod.
As to the abilities of the entity in the present, that to
which it may attain and how:
Keep the activities that have been set as the pattern and the
ideal.
In the fields of service as a teacher, as an instructor, as
a companion, as a practical nurse, the entity may find the
material outlet for its greater abilities.
Study, then, to show thyself approved unto thy ideals,
condemning no one; applying patience, brotherly love,
longsuffering, and ye will find the outlet for those
ideals and purposes latent and manifested within.
Ready for questions.
(Q) What is the best place or general area for me to live
and work?
(A) The south in the winter time, the present environ or
surroundings in the summer time.
(Q) How may I best overcome procrastination?
(A) By applying self in the ways in which "Today, if ye will
hear His voice, harden not your hearts."
(Q) Considering my interest in healing through combining the
spiritual with the material, how may I best apply this?
(A) Make applications in those directions indicated. For
the following of instructions of others, yet applying them in
the spiritual manner, is the greater outlet for the entity.
For as ye heal, as ye give to others, ye do add to thine own
beauty, thine own joy, thine own understanding.
(Q) Is there something in which I can be of use, through my
interest in spiritualism?
(A) Better turn it into spirituality rather than an "ism".
The divine is within self. Hear the voice within, not the
temptor from without.
(Q) What were the past association with the following,
what are the urges and how may they be used for the
mutual development: My sister?
(A) In the experiences before this ye had many differences.
In the present unify those activities wherein you agree -
lessen the disputations wherein ye disagree.
(Q) My brother?
(A) The association in the Holy Land or Asia Minor. There
ye had helpfulness and were shown the way by thy brother. Ye
owe him much.
(Q) My sister's children?
(A) These ye cared for in the experience just before this
and they become very close to thee.
(Q) Should I dispose of my present home and clear my life of
"things" at once or gradually?
(A) This would better be done gradually as the entity
applies itself in those directions indicated and as it is
established in the activities, as it offers itself in a
service.
We are through with this reading.
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BACKGROUND
3/17/44 Letter from [
5018] to EC: "...This will confirm
my appointment for April 8th... I think I have given you
my birth data, but I would like to add to it. An astrologer
friend of mine has made a correction in my birth time of 12
minutes and says he thinks the time was 3:03 A.M. rather than
3:15 according to the events in my life... Here are some
questions: (1) Can the forces you contact for this tell me
if I should have a physical reading later? I have not been
able to get at the source of some of my health problems
through regular doctors. (2) The best place to live? I like
to move about a good deal, go here and there to meet people
who are doing spiritual work and find out about it. Seem
to get a good deal in this way. (3) What is the problem and
obligation with my sister? (4) Is there anything special
in connection with my brother, and his family, my nephews
and nieces? (5) I am much interested in the phenomena
of spiritualism, the question of its meaning, its source
and its use. How can these forces best be used to bring
understanding of truth and spiritual values? (6) Is this
something in which I can be of use? (7) Have I any latent
psychic ability which I can develop to contact the unseen
worlds and get correct information? (8) I am interested in
healing especially the combining of spiritual and material
ways of healing, would this be a good life for me to follow?
(9) What are the special problems of this life, my best
talents and abilities? (10) What are my faults and what are
the hindrances and handicaps with which I have to contend?
(11) How best can I meet these? (12) I tend to work best
alone a good deal of the time, is this all right? I am
now entirely free to organize my own life and I would like
to work along spiritual lines or a combination of healing
and spiritual lines. I know there will be a lot of
rehabilitation work following the war and that too I feel
would be a field where I could be of use... Formulate
the questions as you think best..." [Additional
questions submitted at end of 5018-1.]
REPORTS
5/15/44 GD referred Miss [
5018] to Miss [
1387] to discuss
the life rdgs.
5/25/44 Miss [
1387] wrote EC re her impressions of Miss
[
5018].
8/11/44 Letter from [
5018] to EC: "...Can you tell me
how about the idea you had for me, to do something in ...,
Florida this winter? When we were talking together in June
at the Association meeting you mentioned that there was
something there you thought I might do... Can you put me in
touch with this so that I can be working out something for
the winter months? God bless you..."
8/16/44 EC's reply to [
5018]: "...I am not in a mental
or physical condition to write very much... Apparently the
institution I had in mind is moving..."
3/20/45 Change of address requested.
7/18/46 Letter from [
5018] to GD: "...I am very much
interested in the work and hope someday to be able to come
to Virginia Beach again. I am so glad that I did come that
last summer before Mr. Cayce's passing, for knowing him was a
great privilege... Enclosed a check for renewal of my Active
Membership..."
6/07/47 Letter: "...It began to look as if I would not be
free to come to the Congress as one of my nieces and her new
baby needed my help. Now things have cleared up and I expect
to make it..."
8/01/47 Card: "...I enjoyed the Congress so very much...
I will be at ..., N.Y. for the summer..."
12/50 Letter: "...Enclosed is check for my Active
Membership. ...Hope to come to Virginia Beach again
before long..."
12/01/51 Letter: "...I was married
10/23/51 and am now
Mrs. [...]"
12/29/52 Letter: "...On your records will you please
change my name back to my maiden name?..."
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