There are those influences that go with the entity such that
it can make others do just as it would have them do. This
often has caused the confusion in the experience of the
entity, and is that about which counsel would be suggested.
For, know (not as preaching), all of the good, all of God,
all of bad, all of evil that ye may know, is within thine own
self. Thus it depends upon what spirit, what purpose, what
hope ye entertain as to whether that ye desire to accomplish
in thy experience is to be accomplished or not. As there
is a high emotional nature, we find that art, music,
things which have to do with entertainment are parts of the
consciousness. That ye have at times sacrificed thine own
desire to go in these directions, for that which the entity
persuaded itself was for the common good of all, was not
necessarily the best choice. For whenever there is not the
answer from within that, that choice which is made is in
accord with that which is best within self, then it becomes
disturbing, unsatisfactory, it brings an environ not
altogether good. For there is the continual knowledge back
in the subconscious of the entity, that greater possibilities
could be, would be within the experience if circumstances
were different. Know then, this: that ye entered not into
this experience by chance, but sought expression from other
consciousnesses.
As indicated, Venus, Jupiter, Mercury, Mars are parts of the
consciousness. Just as thy activities in choice of physical
activity. Ye entertain conditions in certain directions, but
music and those things which pertain to same are a part of
the soul-entity; and that is eternal.
Then without that there cannot be found the complete
expression; whether it is music by instruments, or music by
just the fact of doing good, or music by that of just being
quiet in the moonlight, or just listening to the night
voices. That's music of the soul, and in such ye may wind
any fellow around your finger, but for what? That has
disturbed the entity.
Let it not disturb but set your mind, set your heart on doing
those things; not that just to gratify your own appetites,
your own desires, but in doing that in which ye may give more
hope, more joy, more pleasure, more activity to others in
such a service and ye cannot fail, so long as ye put thy
whole trust in Creative Forces or God.
In those things which pertain to the very awareness of being
alive should be found the consciousness that there is an
opportunity for thee in the present experience.
Then in those fields of entertainment, of music, of art;
where hope is given, where there is the desire for greater
awareness of creative things, not the sullen things, not
those that are of the moment, but the deeper things, may
the entity find the outlet for its abilities latent and
manifested in the personality and individuality of this
entity.
In Mars there is the making for little differences, but
an activity. Know deep within self that it is true, you'd
better be doing something, even if it's wrong, then doing
nothing at all. For the mind is the builder, but in self.
As in Venus, music, activities in entertainment, art, all of
these are parts of self.
In Jupiter there is the great activity and desire for a
universal consciousness, and this has betrayed thee, as it
were, oft by what other people say. But dare to be thyself.
For the Lord hath need of thee among many; seeking to
represent, to present, to be active in a definite cause.
As to the appearances of the entity in the earth, while all
may not be given, these are given as for the urges which
are latent and manifested; which form the pattern of the
soul-force of the entity itself. As these are expressed
in either the emotions or in the dreams and sometimes one,
sometimes the other, have we never used just two and two to
make four; for sometimes it may be three and two or three and
six.
Before this we find the entity was in the early settlings in
the land of the present nativity. The entity was among those
who journeyed into the land from other lands, yet so young
as for it to be said that only in the present land or
the environs of that period were had influences from
its activity.
The entity brought into the experience, the appreciation
of outdoors, of sunshine, of moonlight, of water. And
waterfalls, the outdoors, nature itself, as it were,
were the teachers of the entity then; as Uhlans.
In the experience the entity gained through its close
dependence upon nature and God as its teacher. The entity
gained also in its abilities to act on the stage, and these
became a part of the experience in reading, entertaining
with the voice, with music, and with groups of others in
such experiences.
Before that we find the entity was in what is now known
as the Danish land, in the periods when there were those
expansions for greater undertakings by peoples who were
active in creating things that would supply or add to the
comfort of others.
The entity then was as the companion of one who brought into
many lands activities as related to commercial things.
In the name then Veldana, the entity lost self at times and
found self in keeping close to an individual purpose and
ideal, not merely as a social or commercial activity, but
that which might be creative for the various groups to which
the activities of the entity and companion brought an opening
of purpose and ideals.
Before that we find the entity was in the Grecian land in
those early periods when those studies of art, sculpture,
paintings were a part of the experience.
These bring to the entity a longing to lose self in such
activities, and they must be supplied either in physical
or mental or the combination in writing about same, acting
in roles which depict such as being the portion of the
activities of the entity.
The name then was Curri.
As to the abilities of the entity, then, that to which it
may attain and how: First analyse self and self's purposes,
and do keep close to those things wherein ye may contribute
to not merely the enjoyment, but hope and fear, the
questionings, the desires for bettering of self in
every phase of its activities.
Thus, as we would give, in music and the arts, in acting
whether on stage, screen or radio, may the entity find
the outlet for the greater experiences of itself and for
creating an environ most helpful for others.
Ready for questions.
(Q) Should I resign my position as stenographer with the
U.S. Navy in Chicago, and seek another type of work, or
should I seek to be transferred to Minneapolis doing the
same kind of work?
(A) Wherever there is the opportunity for the entity to,
more and more, - be in the entertaining field is the better
than can be used as the steppingstone. In the present
environ, not too good; in Minneapolis ye can use it.
(Q) Should I marry E. V. A., or is there someone else for
me?
(A) If there is the answer within that this can be a united
effort, and there is the opportunity to follow through, it
would be well. Without this (and there is a doubt), better
think this over, then before the final choice is made.
(Q) (If I should marry him) How may I learn to like Chicago
better in order to be happy there?
(A) That is, as has been indicated, one of the problems;
but ye have to enter in just as you have sacrificed yourself
from the real longings and desires of the mind and body. It
has not brought harmony. Then why let that which will be
a continual inharmonious experience spoil the life in the
present?
(Q) If going to Minneapolis, should I seek the same kind of
work?
(A) That may be used as the steppingstone, but do get into
the entertainment field. Radio, screen, or stage, or just
plain writing, for you can do it all or any portion of it,
and do it well.
We are through for the present.
Copy to Self
Copy to Ass'n file
Copy for indexing
1 [GD's note: [
5164] confirmed this. Foreign ancestry.
Name so difficult to pronounce and spell that it was
changed.]
BACKGROUND
Born
4/14/12 in Minnesota; resides in Illinois; single.
10/31/43 Letter: "I have read the article 'Miracle Man of
Virginia Beach' in 'Coronet'... Could I have a reading
please? I am 31, single working in a stenographic position
with the U.S. Navy. However, I am very artistic and would
like to work as an artist. I wish I had a nice husband and
I have often wondered why 'that man' hasn't come along. I
am unhappy because I would love a home and children. Please
give me some advice."
11/23/43 Letter: "I wrote you about 2 weeks ago inquiring
about a reading. Possibly my letter got lost. I am
seriously interested in a reading, as I am very undecided
about several things. (1) I would like to know if I should
move to Minneapolis, Minn. (2) What will O. B. R. mean in my
life? (3) If he is not the man for me, who is, and where
will I meet him? I would love to have a home and a child of
my own. Will you please tell me? (If the reply to my former
letter is in transit, disregard this one)."
5/13/44 Letter: "Save your letter regarding an appointment
for 10:30 to 11:30, May 25th. I will be there, and thank you
for your kind consideration."
5/25/44 Questions submitted previous to reading in addition
to those at end of 5164-1: "(1) What type of work should I
seek in Minneapolis? (2) Should I take up a study of art; if
so, what branch?"
REPORTS
9/29/49 Questionnaire sent. No reply.
4/18/52 Comment by GD: "I got the impression that Miss
[
5164] was very pleased with her Life Reading."
4/29/52 Notation by IMG: No record of verbal or written
contact from [
5164] since date of reading. Test mailing
1/27/48. Whereabouts unknown.
11/12/58 Mrs. [
5164]'s ltr.: "I am one of the fortunate
people who had a reading by EC. I have forgotten the exact
date and I am sorry to say I lost this precious document
through a change of address in the mails. Could I have a
duplicate made? I will gladly become a member of A.R.E. in
order to do this because I am very interested in the study of
this phenomenon. The only information I can furnish you on
my reading is: My name at that time was Miss [
5164] and I
believe my address was ... N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, Ill...
I don't remember if I paid a fee or not. It was such a
beautiful reading. I believe a stenographer was a Mr. Rudd
[Bro?] and he made the remark, 'This is the most beautiful
reading I have heard.' Thank you."
[GD's note: Her husband's name is not E. V. A. about whom
she asked in 5164-1, Par. 27-A.]
12/20/74 Letter from [
5164]: "Please send me the book on
Castor Oil Packs - I think it is Palm of Christi as per
telephone conversation today.
"I had a reading in 1944 I believe. I was [
5164] then. I
have had Parkinson's Disease for 7 years. Please send me
whatever you have on Parkinson'a Disease... I have the Edgar
Cayce books and I think he was the greatest! He has helped
so many. Thank you..."
3/28/75 Letter from [
5164] with application for Associate
membership: "I was young at the time I got the reading. I
wish I had asked Mr. Cayce about health matters, but at that
time I was in the best of health. Six years ago, this
Parkinson's developed and its been an ordeal. I read where
Ruth Montgomery, (through automatic writing) is contacting
Mr. Cayce. It would be interesting to know what could be
done through that. I would like to contact a 'psychic
healer'. Do you know of any?
"My reading proved to be correct in everyway. I only wished
I had asked more questions."
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