This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 20th day of May, 1944, in accordance with request made by the self - Miss [5131], 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, Jeanette Fitch, Stenos. Born December 26, 1900, in New York.

TEXT

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 entity here [5131].
3. In giving the interpretations of the records we would minimize the faults, and we would magnify the virtues; yet as we find, little may be accomplished by the entity unless there are definite stands taken as to the activity of physical individuals in the material world for activities and unfoldment in another consciousness.
4. We find that the entity takes on a great deal of the sufferings of others, hence the inclination for the entity to overtax itself, especially when it comes to doing things for others.
5. As we find indicated, while there are urges that may cause the entity to become a nurse, a companion and one ready with its activities to bring others to better understanding, yet in the experience there are definite urges which should be not merely gratified but which the entity should enter into with the purpose.
6. Decide in self in every phase of those unfoldments, for as the entity finds, with the general conditions about the body there are those tendencies for the body to put off. But we would find that the entity would do well, if it will make its greater contributions to the world of affairs, to write books; especially those as to discipline in the direction of children, those of the teen-age years. This do. We will change the vibrations of the entity so as to become more alert, more keen to the activities which pertain to all forms of information given to others.
7. As to appearances in the earth, while all may not be given, these are indicated to show the pattern in the entity's experience.
8. Before this we find the entity was in the land of the present nativity, in the name of Georgiana Watson, among those of the early activities or settlers in the land.
9. Then the entity made the contribution of reporting the "following through" with the interpretations of experiences in the land of individuals during that particular period of sojourn.
10. In the experience the entity gained, and if the entity practices and follows, may it achieve much with its writing, if it practices, that will be of material gain; for in giving out to others, ye gain for thine own self.
11. Before that the entity was in the Roman land during those experiences following the sojourn of the Master in the earth.
12. The entity joined with those in those activities that would bring about not merely the short-sightedness, but the general message to those whom the entity aided, or may aid, in receiving the greater studies of such in the present.
13. In the name then Arlenger; the entity acted with those during those distressed reactions in the sojourns through the earth.
14. Before that we find the entity was in the Egyptian land during those periods when others were preparing for the teaching of the tenets to be prepared, which were finally brought in agreement from out of the confusion with all of those activities.
15. Hence the abilities to write, especially for the teen-age girls. In making contributions in this manner may the entity gain the greater abilities for being of a greater service to the greater number of people.
16. Keep thine own counsel, but do give all thy abilities in writing for others.
17. Ready for questions.
18. (Q) What definite steps should I take in making preparation for my writing?
    (A) Just prepare self by putting self in the mental aspect in relation to teen-age girls, places, answering the questions by story, by the actual knowledge of self in relationship to physical, mental and spiritual things of the earth.
19. (Q) Any advice for mental and spiritual advancement?
    (A) Study to show forth thy appreciation of grace and mercy. Study to be that thou would dare to be, condemning no one, but keeping self unspotted from the world.
20. We are through.

    Copy to self
    Copy to Ass'n file
    Copy for indexing

BACKGROUND

1. Born 12/26/1900 in New York; single.
2. 8/04/43 Letter: "I have just finished reading 'There Is A River' aloud to my mother who is totally blind. We are simply without words to express our feelings. For the past 18 years, both mother and I have been students of metaphysics and psychical research, and are at a loss to know why we have never contacted you and your work before this."
3. 4/21/44 Letter: "...My mother, who I told you of at the time of my first communication, was totally blind, passed away on 1/31/44. Her blindness was complicated by high blood pressure, and on Oct. 7 she suffered a stroke and could not talk from Oct. 11 until the day she died. I would therefore, like to take my mother's appointment for a guidance reading, and I will write you, as you requested, several days before the date of the reading, giving you a definite question. I have your folder on the readings, and wish to study it further before stating the type of reading I desire. I am in apparent perfect health, so I will not need a physical one. However, I would like advice on a matter of my future progress, which is important to me..."
4. 4/28/44 Letter: "...And find that my Life Reading will answer many questions I am [wondering] and have wondered about. I enclose herewith 2 special questions, I would appreciate having answered. Your advice of setting aside the time for the reading in a quiet hour of study and meditation will certainly be done. I can assure you I am looking forward to this report on my Life Reading with much interest and anticipation. (1) I have been told that some day I would write. Have you any suggestions for definite steps of preparation? (2) Any advice for mental and spiritual advancement will be greatly appreciated."

REPORTS

1. 6/09/44 Letter: "I apologize for my tardiness in thanking you for my Life Reading, which I received some days ago. It was most interesting, and I am indeed glad to have it... I would very much appreciate your sending me a copy of 'Egypt in The Day of the High Priest Ra Ta', which I understand is available at this time..."
2. 3/13/50 Questionnaire sent. No reply.
3. 10/09/50 Test mailing. Postal card returned; check interest in sample publications, lectures and group activity.
4. 7/08/60 Letter sent to Mrs. [5131]:
   EDGAR CAYCE FOUNDATION, Inc. P.O. Box 595 Virginia Beach, Virginia
   Dear [5131]:
   A small group of A.R.E. members have started work on the task of researching all of the Edgar Cayce readings which mentioned incarnations during the early America period. Your reading is one of these, and this letter is a request for your help on this project...
5. 7/20/60 [5131]'s response: "No, I have never investigated my former lives." Sincerely, [5131]

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