This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 14th day of June, 1944, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [5264], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research and Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by the book, THERE IS A RIVER.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Jeanette Fitch, Stenos. Born November 27, 1902, in Andover, Ohio.

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 records here of that entity now called [5264].
3. As we find, there are many complimentary experiences latent and manifested in the urges of this body, and there are those which at times cause a great deal of anxiety to the body.
4. For, as we find, while very optimistic as to life, as to its experiences, as to the hopes, as to the joys, as to the desires, at times apparently without a cause, pessimism takes hold, and without the desire on the part of the entity, everything apparently seems useless.
5. These, then are both good and bad, for the entity finds at times, when even it is with its loved ones and those for whom it cares the most, suddenly it will appear as being alone or lonesome and have the desire for changes, though the body may be quiet, may be content. Not that the body seeks extraordinary social experiences, but these seem at times futile and again so very necessary.
6. Hence, we find a condition to be reckoned with in the experience of the entity: To learn, to gain, to acquire, to be truly content in that which the entity sets as its highest ideal in spiritual, in mental, in material things. This done, we may have a great deal more harmonious experiences in this sojourn in the earth.
7. In its activities with others, especially in the home, let these be paramount. Ever be the same, as near as practical, under all circumstances, if there would be the greater, the better, the more congeniality in the home.
8. In the experience with the companion, there should be give and take. Know that it is not all to be done by either one, but rather in cooperation. So, whenever cooperative measures are applied, think first of others, then of self. True, there are periods when circumstances require that the commission is self, and for the activities which must be placed first, but this is as a general rule, as a universal experience. "One for all and all for one" is very well, but don't set self as being that one in either of the terminology, but cooperating as one with another.
9. Thus, you may bring into the experience that which will be the greater source of expression in this material experience, and joys which will be a contributory factor in making for peaceful experience in the environs and surroundings.
10. As to the activities in the earth, we find:
11. Before this, there were those settlings in the land of the present nativity near to what is now Toledo, Ohio.
12. The entity then, finds many of the environs of this place of interest, being almost conscious of having been in the environs under different circumstances. There appear at times in dreams and in the visions of the entity.
13. Harken to thy dreams and visions, for these may oft be channels through which ye may be known, be made known to impending disturbances, or the choice to be made for the better universality in the activities.
14. Then in the name of Florence Goodrich: the entity gained, applying self in the measures for the contribution to the edifying and edification of the younger generations through those periods. The entity was making for those activities such as to bring greater blessings to others in those associations with the entity.
15. Before that, we find the entity was in the Spanish land when there were the periods when there were chosen those individuals and groups, courtesans, as well as groups to become wives of the settlers in the Central and South American countries.
16. The entity was among those who were longing for these changes. Disappointments came because the activities in those lands were not forthcoming much sooner. Yet, these brought a consciousness, an awareness of the thoughts deep within self. For, indeed know the body is the temple of the living God. Indeed, know what ye WILL, if ye ask in His name there may be given thee, as ye apply thyself in bringing that ye ask into the equal experience of others through that particular period of activity.
17. Before that, we find the entity was in activities in those periods just before the entrance of the Master into the Holy Land. The entity was among the Essenes who made for, builded up for, the experiences which were to bring a greater interpretation, and these were those activities when there were the gatherings of those for ideals and the entity ministered to the needs of those at that period.
18. This brings into the experience in the present that sensitiveness respecting the desires and hopes of others. Use them, don't abuse them! For God would not withhold any good thing from those whom the Lord loveth, and the Lord loveth those who keep His commandments.
19. Before that, we find the entity was in the Egyptian land, when there was the sending out of those as emissaries in the various channels where there were exchanges, as it were, in the students of relationships between the various groups or nations. This the entity found as a part of the preparation, the development of body; development of mind, the control over each of these through the spiritual aspirations and the desires of the body.
20. For as sincere as these are put together may there come those channels for the fuller expression in the periods before the entity. In the name then of Tejula.
21. As to the abilities of the entity, then:
22. Teaching, ministering, keeping especially the home in compatibility with ideals, and purposes, not only of self, but those around the body. Condemn no one. Know that the state in which ye find self is but the grace of the divine. Show thou those activities which bring forth an interpreting of the law in the light of harmony and grace and peace.
23. We are through with this reading.

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BACKGROUND

1. Married; 1 child.
2. 8/08/43 Letter: "Words cannot express how I feel about the contents of Mr. Sugrue's book concerning your experiences. It describes many things I have felt and believed for some time, with additions, and ties them all together with no interruptions... I myself, ask for aid on my marital problems. (1) In what way can I help my husband most in his skepticism of the honesty of humanity, and in religion? (2) What spiritual attributes, besides patience, must I learn and cultivate, to perfect our marriage and attain harmony? As much as I analyze myself, I do not seem to learn where I should be different. This is as important to me as a physical ailment, and here let me express my thanks to God for my health..."
3. 11/30/43 Letter: "...I am probably very selfish in wanting a reading at all...but my spiritual outlook seems a little jumbled, so many religions mixed together, and I seem to believe parts of all of them. I thought you could help me."
4. 5/26/44 Letter: "(1) Am I using the right technique for happiness in my new marriage? (2) Have I improved in patience? (3) Would it be better if I resigned my post office position and just worked at real estate, as deals come up? (4) I have read and studied so many religions, I am a little confused, especially at the intolerance of one to the other, i.e., of people; and yet, a part of all seems true. (5) Is the 'Betty Book' and 'The Unobstructed Universe written by S. E. White, on the right track? (6) What do I lack in my spiritual advancement or development in this life? (7) How can I improve myself?"
5. 6/08/44 Letter: "When you conduct my reading, will you please describe our (my) living room... This is for the benefit of my husband."
6. 6/12/44 See 5216-1, physical reading for [5264]'s mother.

REPORTS

1. 8/29/49 Questionnaire sent. No reply.
2. 3/21/52 Notation by IMG: No record of verbal or written contact on this case since letter of 7/20/44 ordering the current Congress booklet.

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