This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 23rd day of May, 1944, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [5155], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis and Jeanette Fitch, Stenos. Born August 4, 1883, in Oslo, Norway.

TEXT

1. GC: You will give the relation 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's 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 records here of that entity now known as or called [5155], nee [5155].
3. In interpreting the records here, these we choose with the desire that this information may be made a helpful experience for the entity, enabling it to better fulfill the purposes for which it entered this present experience. For, experience in the earth are not perchance, but that each entity, each soul might use that environment in which it may find itself to the glory of God and to the honor of self. Thus each soul in the appearances in the earth in the present should consider this as an opportune time for each soul to so manifest that it may indeed make manifest the love of the Creative Forces or God in its activities with its fellow man.
4. In the experiences of this entity a composite of same makes for those conditions that bring the helpful forces for others. In this activity we find one oft considered slow in understanding or interpreting; not lack of interest, not lack of abilities, but that as has been gained by experience of the entity in the earth's plane. Slow and sure must the entity be about those choices or determinations made as respecting things, conditions, peoples, belief, tenets and the activity of the entity.
5. One endowed with a great many of those virtues which if applied properly may bring harmony. Yet, as there has been experienced in the sojourns through the earth, as well as in the present experience, there come many ups and downs. Yet if the entity will remain true to those truths and tenets (there isn't any use in raving at the other fellow), there will come to the entity surety and safety in the purpose of self and in the ideals which will gradually be applied in self, if there is first the analyzing of self and ideals and purposes, using the tenets and the teachings as were expressed by the Master of men in the sermon on the mount. "Blessed are the poor in spirit," blessed are they who make for those things in their activity. Learn first that the Lord is one. There are not great changes, for all that ye may learn of the Father God, is already within self. For thy body is indeed the temple of the living God, and as ye meet Him there ye may gain in thine own consciousness the satisfaction of walking and talking with Him.
6. Keep, then, thy faith in Him who is able to save and who gave: "As ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them." And as the last and greatest of all Commandments: "Love ye one another even as I have loved you."
7. When these consciousnesses are thine and ye are one with Him, then indeed may ye see that the kingdom of heaven dwelleth within. Not merely the knowledge of that which has been promised by Him, but in the application of those things which are the fruit of the seed, the way of understanding. Just being kind, just being patient, just showing brotherly love. These applied in the experience, not merely known of, bring that awareness of being one with Him.
8. Astrologically we find Saturn, Venus, Jupiter as the impelling forces.
9. We find in Saturn the great changes in those environs or surroundings, as also in tenets to which the entity may turn and has turned its attention from time to time. Thus in patience and persistence, do ye learn and become aware of thy soul being as one with God.
10. In Venus we find the love, the mother love, universal love, beauty and harmony. Well if the entity would learn to play stringed instruments, for harmony in the life; as the zither, guitar, the harp, the violin. And of those which appeal to the entity in the manner of music may be parts of the entity's experience in the earth, and these will aid the entity in contributing too, through the means or channels where the spoken word or writing of cards may aid others. The entity would do well in making or forming verse for Christmas greetings. These the entity might do well.
11. As to the appearances in the earth, these vary but are given by that pattern which may be seen:
12. Before this, the entity was among those who came to this present land of the entity's sojourn to become companions for those who had early settled in the land without companionship.
13. The entity through those experiences sojourned in portions of Virginia near what is now Warrenton, Virginia.
14. The outdoors still appeals to the entity, as do things which grow and ripen for the harvest. The viewing of such brings a satisfaction to the entity. In the experience the entity found joy, in the name Blanche Olson; that is, when you got married.
15. In the experience the entity found aid to give to others and became rather as a leader in the community there.
16. Before that we find the entity was in the land of the present nativity when there were expansions being made. In those portions of what is now the low countries, or so called, was there the change of dwellings of the entity in the land. The entity became as one who was a helper in the designing of helpful forces for the entertaining of, and to be used by, the young in their preparation for the various vocational activities.
17. The entity then was in the name Numri. The experience brought change, brought the entity's experience in the present of its knowledge of many, many things; yet home-building teaching, writing, experiencing those things which may be applied by many, are the greater activity for the entity from the use of itself in the principles which apply to the oneness of the God-force in the earth; bringing the entity in the present loneliness at times and yet great propositions are ever being as a part of the imagination. The entity dreams a great deal about what it would do under this or that circumstance, and what it would do were the environs put in such different shapes. These are well, but be practical. Your saving is almost stingy at times but keep in that way which will bring the greater knowledge of the purposes of Jesus, the Christ entering into the world.
18. So may ye, as ye analyze, apply self in such manners that thy advent to the earth, too, may bring helpful experiences for many.
19. Before that, we find the entity was in the land of Saad during those periods when there were those collaborations from the East Indian land with the activities in the Egyptian land. Thus, we find the entity interested in the oriental as well as in the occidental activities of man. The searching out of truths and tenets becomes a part of the entity's experience. In the experience the entity then was known as Scheleningorn.
20. Before that, we find the entity was in the Atlantean land during those activities between the children of the law of One and the sons of Belial. In those experiences the entity saw, the entity experienced that which may tempt the body, the mind and associations, and yet this thought of "Love the Lord with all thy heart," remained ever a part of the entity.
21. In the purpose, in helpfulness to others, in writing, in finding first SELF, in studying to show thyself approved unto God, a workman not ashamed, rightly stressing the words of truth and keeping self unspotted from the world, we will find this experience worth while. The entity may thus attain to the consciousness of a life well spent, entering into the joy of thy Lord.
22. Ready for questions.
23. (Q) Will I overcome death in this incarnation?
    (A) There is no death. Death is only overcome by Him, who has overcome death. It is our promise, and when ye abide in Him sufficient to that, ye with Him, as the resurrection, may indeed overcome death in a material sense.
24. (Q) Would C. D. M., a metaphysician in New York, be able to help me through his lesson book?
    (A) Thy body is indeed the temple of the living God. "Think not," as ye are reminded in the book of Books, "who will descend from heaven that ye may have a message or who will come from over the sea that ye might learn, for lo, it is already in thine own heart, and in thy own body." That there may be comfort from such, is well, but let thee not stray from the knowledge that God has promised to speak with those who seek His face. Would you seek, then, at a lower cross?
25. (Q) Will my life in this incarnation ever get joyful and satisfactory?
    (A) When ye have found the voice within.
26. We are through.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file
    Copy for indexing
    (Note to Mrs. [5155] from Mr. Cayce's Secretary: We regret very much that we were unable to get your Physical Reading, due to the fact that we had insufficient address. We are making another appointment, which is the afternoon of August 7th, 3:30 to 4:30 o'clock EWT. Please write us about three weeks before that date, giving the exact address at which you will be during the hour set; describing your home as if you were directing someone to visit you. A mailing address is not sufficient. We should have explained this to you in previous letters, but in the rush of the tremendous correspondence this was overlooked. Mr. Cayce has given you the earliest appointment possible, and we hope to still be of help.
    Sincerely, GD)

BACKGROUND

1. Born 8/04/83 in Norway; married; no children; housewife; student of Unity.
2. Mrs. [5155] had two appointments on 5/23/44: one for a Physical Reading in the morning, and the other for a Life Reading in the afternoon. The Physical Reading, however, was not given because she did not notify us of her exact whereabouts at the time of her Reading.
3. 8/12/43 Letter: "...The inner voice 'still small voice' tells me to ask you if you will kindly give me a Physical Reading the forenoon of 11/17, and a Life Reading that afternoon... I am an Overcomer, and have strong faith that I can live years and years, and do a splendid work for God according to His plans for me... I do hope God has a special way of helping me through your Reading for me."
4. 5/08/44 Questions submitted previous to Reading in addition to those at end of 5155-1: "(1) What was my spiritual state, physical state and social state in the incarnation closest to this present one? (2) In what country was I born and residing? (3) Was I happily married? (4) Did I have any children? (5) Was I man or woman? (6) What were my educational advantages? (7) Who were my parents, and sisters and brothers? (8) How soon will I find the kingdom of God within me? I am praying hard for it! (9) Would it be helpful for me to buy a beginner's guitar and try to learn to play it? (10) Will I ever get a well-equipped bathroom and comfortable home?..."

REPORTS

1. 7/14/44 Letter: "I am to have a physical reading 8/7. Here are explicit directions how to find me... I am not entirely over a bad hay fever yet that always comes on 5/29, and is very bad all through June and the best part of July. Please help me to get that out of my system. Then my heart and heart's nerve center must get healed in someway. Also my stomach, liver and bowels needs healing to give me normal health. Then the spitting that's bothering me, so must be removed in some way; its a combination I think of larynx trouble, bronchial trouble and catarrh. The skin on my face needs healing; my eyes needs strengthening. The thumbnail on my right hand must grow together normally, and it's some better now it seems; then the threads between the nail and my third or fourth small toe of my left foot must be made to disappear. I want very much to grow a perfect set of teeth in my jaws. Please tell me how. Can I prevent having any more boils? The circulation in my head and neck and left leg must be greatly improved, and it is very much needed. I read recently that in the United States last year, there were almost a million cases of procured abortion, and that 8,000 of the mothers died, and a much greater number than that were injured for life."
2. 3/05/45 Letter: "Sad indeed Mr. Cayce had to leave at such an early part of his life. Shall read with interest of his last days, so please be SURE to send me the 4 booklets I have checked; make no mistakes, mistakes are costly! I shall need the $15. for glasses. Accept my contribution of $3.55, and the 4 booklets checked, and send me $15.00. P.S. It was news to me, and several times before I got the letter, the 'inner voice' told me I was to learn of some very sad news soon. I am truly sympathetic with you all." [Note: A refund of $20. was due [5155] for her cancelled Physical Reading. The booklets referred to, plus her contribution, amounted to $5.00. Refund sent her was $15.]
3. 11/02/49 Reply to questionnaire: "I most certainly have a copy of my Life Reading, which I have read 3 times, I think; I am going to read it again now. I have indeed been of help to others in several ways, especially my religious experiences, and the writing of a very good Purity Tract given away in great numbers; none but one left now. I do certainly love the outdoors and growing things. I love beauty in all of God's creations as a whole. I believe the Life Reading is true and correct; only I hardly think my saving has been prompted by stinginess. I believe in reincarnation, because Jesus referred to it, and it seems very reasonable. Karma, to my mind, is something like fate. Your question, whether I have in any respect consciously changed my vocation, thoughts, actions or reactions toward others as a result of my Life Reading, is NO, NO, NO. My life contains so much sorrow, I find it best just to pray and do my best, walking humbly with my God from day to day, meditating a great deal. For some purpose, God has placed me where I am. I have gained certain satisfactions from my Life Reading. I wonder if any traces can be found at the present time at Warrenton, Virginia, from my former incarnation there? I wonder what years that was? Best wishes to you all."
4. 12/51 Second Class Test Mailing. Whereabouts unknown.
5. 5/05/52 Notation by IMG: No record of verbal or written contact on this case since 11/02/49.

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