This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 30th day of June, 1944, in accordance with request made by husband, [4016], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research and Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Jeanette Fitch, Stenos. Born September 2, 1905, in Goreville, Illinois.

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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 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, yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as or called [5284].
3. Yes, we have the records here. Not all are pretty, yet we have many talents, many abilities which are latent and manifested in the experience of this entity through the earth's sojourn, as well as in those interims between the manifestations of the entity, or of the soul, as an individual entity in the material plane.
4. We would choose from these records that which if applied in the present experience may bring a greater harmony, a greater purposefulness into the experience of the entity through this particular sojourn.
5. The experience in the earth in the present has in many ways so far been disappointing. The abilities of the entity to be creative in its mind; that is, the ability to write, the ability to create words which would be pictures of the emotions of the body, these have been denied the body, yet in the entity's own environ, yea, in its own home, are those sorrows, which used as a basis, may bring forth that which may be most helpful, not only in creating a better understanding and purpose in the life experience of the entity, but the remuneration for same (which the entity cares little for as of itself) may be a part of the experience.
6. These we find as the urges latent and manifested:
7. Astrologically we find Saturn, Mars, Jupiter, Venus, all are portions of the consciousness innately of this entity.
8. Thus the entity has a passionate nature, fondness for affection, and this in particular has been denied, and the entity often is lonely deep within self.
9. Know that this earth is not thy own, and the purpose in the earth is to prepare the soul-body for companionship with its Maker, God.
10. Thus seek, don't blame creative energies, don't mourn for that which cannot be helped, but do find within self that desire for that which ye may do or say towards individuals, for others.
11. Show forth the love ye know, ye may appreciate, which the Father showeth to the children of men in the gift of His son, thy brother, that ye might have eternal life.
12. Then as to the sorrow, which is to be a portion of thy present experience, accept it, not reject it, nor attempt to put it away. Be gentle, be kind, be patient, be long- suffering, and it will bring greater joy, greater harmony within thy experience and you may be very sure that the next child which comes to thee with that ideal will not only be beautiful in body and in mind but may be a real blessing to many, especially in the study of what causes the activities in relationships with individuals producing such as thy present sorrow.
13. Either, then, as the study of the spiritual life or that which may be presented in the anatomical structure of body, mind and soul, may that soul which will be thy next companion in childbirth bring to the world helpful forces, that less and less of such may be the lot of man, if parents will but listen.
14. Do not blame self; do not blame thy companion, do not blame God. For it is self and thy companion meeting thyselves in these conditions that this soul, too, may one day walk closer to God. For He, thy Father God, hath not willed that any soul should perish but hath with every temptation prepared a way for forgiveness, and thus may this soul in thy child now that hath caused so much, does cause so much sorrow, yet, through thy closer walk with thy God, know, too, the joy of the Fatherhood of God, the brotherhood of man, the redeeming love of Jesus Christ.
15. These should be the attitudes and let not any influence take that hope, that life which is thine, from thee.
16. As to the appearances in the earth, not all are given, but the pattern that ye may know how and through what influence ye may bring the greater harmony, the greater joy in thy self:
17. Before this we find the entity was in that land of the present nativity, but around about what was then Fort Dearborn. The happenings there, until there were those destructions of the Fort, were not pleasant according to the ideals of the entity in the present. And yet from that very experience, beauty, joy, real happiness in the home may come from same, if that home, with that companion, is made to be as a place of an understanding where all may know, all who enter will perceive that Jesus often visits there, in the minds and in the hearts of those who dwell there. For He forgiveth those who trespass against Him. It is the nature, as manifested in His love for His fellow man.
18. In the experience the entity was known as Jane Richter.
19. Before that we find the entity was in the Holy Land when the Master walked in the earth, when there were those hearings of, not personal experience of, how others were healed by the Master's only speaking to them and putting His hand upon the hand, the arm, the head of others.
20. The entity made fun of, yea, rebuked those who claimed such had come about; and eventually, when on the day of Pentecost the entity heard and saw the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, it believed and felt it was almost too late.
21. It is never too late to mend thy ways. For life is eternal and ye are today what ye are because of what ye have been. For ye are the co-creator with thy Maker, that ye may one day be present with all of those who love His coming.
22. The name then was Dorcas.
23. Before that we find the entity was in the Egyptian land, and the entity was among those who were purified in the Temple Beautiful, who were edified, as to how administrations to others were to be not by some great deed but in the patience, the gentleness, the kindness, the soft word that will turn away wrath.
24. The entity finds itself by nature, and until this great sorrow, a joyous person with high hopes, as it was then, but whom He loveth He purgeth and tryeth every one, that they may bring forth more fruit, better fruit in the vineyard of their lord.
25. Keep thy faith, then, in the Christ. Do prepare thy body in prayer, in thoughtfulness of others, in patience to thy poor afflicted in thy home, but keep it there. It is thy problem with thy God, not to be put away until He, who is the giver of life sees fit to call it home to prepare for the better life that ye have made or may make possible in thy gentleness, in thy kindness to thy fellow man.
26. We are through for the present.

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BACKGROUND

1. 7/26/43 Questions submitted: 1. Are there any conditions in past lives of either myself or husband that have a bearing or relationship in the abnormality of our daughter...6 yrs. old, which condition has been diagnosed as Mongolian Idiocy [Down's Syndrome?] from infancy? 2. How may I best help her? 3. Is it possible for me to have normal children? 4. What have been my past relationships with my husband, [4016]? 5. What is the lesson I am to learn from my child's affliction?
2. 6/27/44 Husband [4016]'s letter: "My wife [5284] is in labor as write this letter and will deliver sometime today...what is the prognosis as to health and mentality of the expected child?"

REPORTS

1. 8/31/49 Report requested by GD from [5284] and her husband [4016].
2. 8/31/49 Questionnaire prepared by GD on EC's reading 5284-1 on 6/30/44:
   (Use reverse side for answers if needed) Q-1. Was it true "The experience in the earth in the present has in many ways so far been disappointing"? A-1.
   Q-2. Do you have writing ability, or the desire to write? Have you tried to carry out the advice of the reading in this respect? A-2. (a) (b)
   Q-3. Are you passionate, fond of affection, often lonely? A-3.
   Q-4. Has another child been born to you since your reading was given? If so, do you believe the "prophecy" of the reading as to the child's life work, and do you plan to give it opportunities in that direction? [Student of the spiritual life, or the anatomical structure of body, mind and soul, for the good of all parents who will listen.] A-4.
   Q-5. Do you believe that your afflicted child is being given, through your loving care, an opportunity to know "the joy of the Fatherhood of God, the brotherhood of man, the redeeming love of Jesus Christ"? Give details. A-5.
   Q-6. Do you have any particular affinity for, or repulsion against, the three places of past incarnation mentioned: Chicago, Palestine, Egypt. Explain in detail any reaction. A-6. (a) (b) (c)
   Q-7. Were you by nature a joyous person, "with high hopes," until your afflicted child came? A-7.
   Q-8. Have you followed the reading's advice to keep the afflicted child in the home instead of putting it in an institution? A-8.
   Q-9. Has your reading helped you to better understand yourself and your relationship to God and man? In what ways? Explain. A-9.

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