Edgar Cayce Readings, 5245-1

Time and Place: Set bet. 3:30 to 4:30 P. M. Eastern War Time. ..., Calif.

TEXT

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 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:
EC: Yes, [5245].
We have the outline which, if applied in the experience of the entity, will give an opportunity not only for an expression of self but would give years yet of peace, of quiet, of unfoldment for this entity.
It would be well if the abilities of the entity were applied in writing, dictating the experience of itself through even the periods which have been a part of the present physical consciousness; not the autobiography but that the law of the Lord is perfect, ye have seen it in its variations in many angles of different tribes and different characters of individuals. And yet ye have experienced this oneness and ideal expressions, and these give then the entity abilities that should find greater expression in, first, short stories. Then, these compiled or spread out. These brought to fruition, the fruit will be good; not only for the entity, but those who seek to know His face.
The entity was one of those who had varied periods of seeking expression of itself in the earth. But in the one before this it found itself among those journeying from eastern portion to the western portion of the lands which the entity called as a young child, home. These brought disturbances until there were those activities in which there was an upsetting for a moment but better conditions ensued from the complete experience.
The entity learned a grand lesson here in taking care of its own business and not trying to meddle too much in others.
These, though, applied in the character and themes which should be a portion of the entity's expression, may grow to a real fruition, a real expansion of self.
In the experience the entity knew hardships; it knew those peoples of many climes. In the name then Florence Couch.
Before that we find the entity was in the land now known as Yucatan, when there were those establishings in the land from the Atlanteans. The entity was in the temples, set as the recorder, in the name then Arsth. In the experiences there were those periods of dissension with those in authority when there were the decisions of most of the peoples to join with the movement in what is now portions of Arizona. The entity chose to remain in the experiences there. Records may eventually be discovered again.
Before that we find the entity was in the Atlantean land during what was known as the second of the breakings-up of the land. The entity was among the children of the Law of One, and yet embraced many of those activities of the children of the sons of Belial. For, as had been bidden by the ones in authority, there should be little of those mixings of groups in efforts to establish, to use the offspring as beasts of burden or workers in mills or in clays.
These experiences, though, cost the entity dearly through the period, for listening to those activities in the sons of Belial, gratifying of material appetites, became a part of the entity's expression. In the name then Arsen.
As to the abilities of the entity: Though the entity may feel far afield from writing, do so. You will make for self and others a much more easy manner in which ye may be of greater service to many.
Ready for questions.
(Q) How may I be of special help to my son who is in the eastern war zone?
(A) Counsel with him. Hold for him that ye would want thy Maker to hold for thee. Be encouraging in thought and in speech and in writing, and be worthy of thy son.
(Q) In what manner may I best help my children and grandchildren?
(A) By assisting them in keeping the way of the Lord. For as has been given, do the first things first. Remember the Lord in the days of thy youth, and when thou art old, thou wilt not depart from Him. Children and grandchildren follow in the footsteps of those in whom they find an answer for themselves.
What is your shadow? Is it as well as it might be? To everyone the shadow ye cast indicates what manner of man or woman ye are.
We are through.
Copy to Self
Copy to Ass'n file
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BACKGROUND

Born 4/02/77 in Nevada; unmarried; 3 children; occupation not indicated.
10/02/43 Letter: "...Am asking you for help in personal and business affairs. Am not fully recovered from a surgical operation..."
11/08/43 Letter: "...Have been reading many books and pamphlets and listening to lectures seeking an answer to my unsettled thought. I know there is an answer, also a specific place for me and useful activity. Please do what you feel is right to help me. I'd like to be a special credit to my family some way."
12/02/43 Letter: "...I've lived a very full life, events and activities, and now I feel that I'd like to go on being useful and active for I am well and young for my years, and I believe through right thinking we can manifest long useful lives and prepare for further usefulness. I believe the article I read in 'Coronet', and want so much to be warned of my shortcomings and to hear what you have to tell about the best thing for me to do, where I can best help."
3/01/44 Letter: "I do read all literature I have received so far, and I find my own ideas expressed especially about reincarnation. The time for my reading is yet far off. The world is seemingly in a bad state. My son is in the eastern war zone. I would like to be some special help to my children and their children. Perhaps I may receive guidance from my reading... Haven't as yet started 2 A.M. meditation, but I know the quiet of that hour is favorable. Am working quite hard now and do not waken. Thank you for your study material."

REPORTS

10/04/49 Questionnaire sent concerning Life Reading, and returned without comment.