Edgar Cayce Readings, 5321-1

Time and Place: Set bet. 10:30 to 11:30 A. M. Eastern War Time. ..., Ohio.

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, we have the records here of that entity now known as or called, [5321].
In giving the interpretations of the records as we find them here, there is much of good, there is much of questions; there is much that would be changed.
We would, though, magnify the virtues, minimize the faults; for this the entity must learn within self. For as is indicated, when there is an analyzing of the sojourns in the earth and the interims between, there are many, many times when this entity is hard to get along with, stubborn and then at times, for mischief, tends to be different. These make, especially in the home, oftentimes questions; yet innately the entity is a whole soul and a good individual.
There needs to be for the entity, if it would accomplish the more, the analyzing of itself as a whole, and the spirituality given an opportunity for expression. When there are needs for help, when there are conditions which require thought, the entity is as quick as the next to respond, and yet there are those stubborn periods which become very aggravating to others, and it causes in the experience of the entity troublesome periods. These need to be recognized by the entity, and that there be some formula set for self of ideals and purposes, and what the entity would attain to.
These are necessary, just as the entity is a good business person, weighing, analyzing all phases of cost and plus and situations which would arise in the carrying on or conducting of such undertakings. This needs to be applied in the experience of the home, in the experience of friendships with others. Not that these are to be made as though lacking in sentiment. For there is very little sentiment at times with the entity, and yet tender-hearted, yet keeping the faith, save when the entity wants to be just different.
In these, then, the entity should take itself in hand and know that the greater faults that ye find in others are reflections of that ye have caused, or are a part of thine own reflection. These should be analyzed and studied by the entity.
As in conducting or controlling any enterprise or undertaking, these are good. This is an entity who, if in accord with others, works very congenially with others and yet, if there is the least of the disposition to either become as one aggravating, these would cause a great deal of disturbance with the entity.
Thinking mechanical terms should be the activity, for these are indicated both in Mars and in Jupiter. Thus the working principles as of benevolent activities, or things which have to do with creating conveniences or helpful forces for others, are the character of mechanical things, or its associations that should be the channel or the outlet for the entity in its preparations for others.
As to the appearances in the earth, while all of these may not be given, those are indicated which are the greater urge in the present and as of the pattern, as we find.
Before this the entity was in the land of the present nativity. The entity came as a young individual from groups who had settled in the land about what is now Chicago. With the disturbances and rebellions and the burning of the Fort, the associates and companions and the entity, in the name then Edwin Carpelo, settled in and near where the entity's activities have been in the present.
Then the entity was engaged in the activities which had to do with the making of china or pottery or things of that nature. These were the parts of the activities and the entity finds such things in the present sometimes attractive and at others very repellent. These, then, are things that the entity would be warned of. Do not let self become entangled in things which may bring about associations with earth, with clay, with mud or bricks or metals, but in things manufactured which are combinations for peoples. Engage in these activities.
Before that we find the entity was in the Spanish land when there was the spreading of activities by those of that land in especially the South American and those which eventually became known in Mexican land, but the entity was among those who with groups came north or settled around what is now close to Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Hence that area of the land has an attraction and a repellent urge for the entity. Yet in these portions of the land might the entity find the greater success in the present.
The name then was Pariesque. In the experience the entity gained in greater portion of the activity and yet was questioned, and the entity in the present doesn't like to be questioned about anything he chooses to do. These, though, must be tempered; for as has been indicated, these are changes that the entity should make within itself.
Before that we find the entity was in the land when there were those returnings from the bondage of the children of promise from the Persian land. The entity was among those who aided in rebuilding the walls. The entity was acquainted with the disputation between Hezekiah, Ezra, Zerubbabel and Jeshua. These cause within the present experience any dislike where there are wrangles in the home or especially in those which would be called churches. These the entity holds as the deeper reasons why there should be or should not be special stress laid upon such things. And yet these must be found latent and deep within the entity.
The name then was Ebezen.
Before that we find the entity was in the Egyptian land when there were those preparations for individuals as emissaries through their training throughout the Temple Beautiful.
The entity was prepared for making relationships between other lands, in the trading and materials for the manufacture of goods of various natures or kinds.
Hence, as has been indicated, in the field of services where there is the manufacturing or distribution or things which are for conveniences in home, combinations in working places, autos, offices or the like, the entity may find fields of expression wherein there may be the greater outlet for self and thus make for the material, mental and spiritual development through these periods.
Then, as we would give, study self in relationship to an ideal, not just an idea. Do give and take, do not become too self-centered. Do not think more highly of thy opinion than ye ought, and ye will find much better relationships may be established in all phases of relationships in the earth.
Ready for questions.
(Q) What particular warnings should be given as to mental attitudes, etc?
(A) Just as indicated, of not being quite so stubborn.
(Q) What work would bring a fuller life to him?
(A) As has been indicated, anything that has to do with manufacture or distribution of things which are of convenience to home, office or activity in such.
(Q) How gain greater understandings?
(A) By applying that as an ideal. There are ideals. What manner of friend is, to thee, ideal? What is the ideal relationship of man to the Maker? What is the ideal relationship of a husband, father, a son, brother, husband? There are ideals, not merely ideas. Set them down. Then make thyself not what the other is, make thyself an ideal friend, an ideal father, an ideal husband, an ideal brother, and ideal neighbor, and we will find there will come harmony, peace and growth within self.
(Q) What have been past relationships with the following, what are the present urges and how can they be used for their mutual benefit? His wife, [...]?
(A) In the relationship before this there were those activities of brother and sister. These at times are the nearer, then there are great differences which arise. In and through the periods when there were those returning to the city and the building up of Jerusalem, then the relationships were much in the same manner as in the present companionship. In those relationships they differed as to ideals. Magnify those where ye agree, nullify those where ye disagree and ye will find ye can be an ideal couple, have an ideal home. And this should be the hope of every true son of the maker.
(Q) His sister, [1747]?
(A) In the Egyptian experience were the closer relationships. They trust one another and yet question one another. They are good for one another.
We are through for the present.
Two copies to Sister, [1747]
Copy to Ass'n file
Two for indexing

BACKGROUND

8/29/43 Questions submitted by sister [1747]; see at end of 5321-1.

REPORTS

4/20/49 Report requested by GD from [1747], and questionnaire returned filled in on 6/16/49, as follows, with this comment by [1747]. "The answers are [5321]'s. The answers in parenthesis are mine."
Q-1. Is it true that you are "stubborn and hard to get along with at times"? A-1. Yes.
Q-2. Are you "lacking in sentiment at times"? A-2. No. (Yes)
Q-3. Did your life reading hit the nail on the head in regard to your proper vocation? Are you happier working in the manufacture and distribution of public utility conveniences for home, office, factory, etc.? A-3. Yes. (Yes)
Q-4. Just what is your profession? Are you mechanically-minded? A-4. Metallurgical observer. Yes.
Q-5. Explain the reference to being "attracted yet repelled" by activities pertaining to pottery, earthenware, chinaware, ceramics, etc.? Have you had opportunity to choose a life work in any of these channels? A-5. I don't know as yet. No.
Q-6. Have you followed the reading's advice not to get entangled in anything pertaining to work with clay, mud, bricks or metals, and rather chosen work in manufactured combinations for benevolent activities? (such as public utilities, etc., for the benefit of many) A-6. No.
Q-7. Is it true that you have a special feeling about the vicinity of New Mexico? Have you considered moving there, since the reading indicated you would find greater success there? A-7. I haven't as yet. No.
Q-8. Is it true that you do not like to be questioned about your motives, anything you choose to do? A-8. I don't think so. (Yes)
Q-9. Do you use disputes in home and church as an excuse for not getting mixed up in, or too active in, such activities? A-9. I don't think so. (Yes)
Q-10. Are you good in the controlling or conducting of any enterprise dealing with manufacture or distribution of mechanical things? A-10. I don't know. (Yes) Q-11. Have you had any associations in construction work which might stem from your earthly sojourn during the "rebuilding of the walls"? A-11. Have done carpenter and mason work. I love the work.
Q-12. What was your reaction generally to the reading? Has it helped you understand yourself and others better? A-12. Yes, No -- ? (It has more or less made him think about himself and others in what he does)
Q-13. Are you on the way to making "an ideal couple" in your marriage, and an ideal home such as the reading predicted? A-13. I think so. (Yes) (He is striving very hard for this more or less alone, and of all things in the reading this is dearest to his heart.)