This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 8th day of January, 1930, in accordance with request made by self - Mrs. [5615], via [257] and [903].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mrs. [5615], Mrs. Fannie Kahn, and Dr. Lydic.

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1. GC: You will have before you the body and the enquiring mind of [5615], present in this room. You will give a mental, spiritual and physical reading for this body, with advice for the use of talents and personality to aid her in making a success of her life and those depending upon her. You will answer the questions which I will ask you regarding these.
2. EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, [5615], and those conditions physical, mental and spiritual which surround this body.
3. First, in consideration, this body should take care regarding the physical conditions of the body, that it does NOT cause worry, anxiety, on the part of self and others - for there is existent in the physical functioning of the body such a condition that, unless taken in time, will prove very stubborn to handle; yet, taken in time the conditions may be relieved and eliminated, eradicated in such a way as to give the body the best physical functioning as may be had through this experience.
4. In the physical functioning we find conditions existent with the respiratory system, the lungs themselves, that - unless taken in time these will prove to be the greater force, and much trouble may come from the spread of this bacilli in the system; for, as is seen in the vitality - this under strain, not only through the physical but through the MENTAL also, so that there has been at times almost the nervous collapse. This has sapped the vitality until the resistance as is exhibited is weakening under this strain. Not that the body is ILL, or even at dis-EASE at ALL times, but MOSTLY - when considered form the distressed condition as may arise in the system; for, with the reduction in the vitality, with the unbalancing of the vitims [vitamins] as are necessary, with the hemoglobin becoming deficient, with the inability of portions of the leucocytes to meet the needs, and the still less reduction in proper coagulation in the system - this must soon, unless taken in time, REDUCE the vitality. These are seen in the character of the circulation, in the tendency of the cold, clammy conditions existing - especially of NIGHT; of the inability of the body to find perfect coordination, either in thinking or in resting; the inability to REST, even, and relax properly, is as a WARNING FOR the system of the USE as is being put to the vital forces of the body. The tendency of the distress as is seen in the unbalancing of the system in the hepatic circulation. Hot internally, cold hands and feet, circles appearing in the face, the limbs feeling heavy at times, the hands clammy, the feelings as if nothing particularly HURTS, but UNPLEASANTNESS all over. These are that manner in which such conditions take hold and have made inroads before there is REALIZED that such conditions have arisen.
5. Then, the first consideration for the body physical, the body mental, the body spiritual - the physical or material successes must FIRST depend upon the body's regaining its full equilibrium in the physical sense. This may be accomplished by the proper CHARACTER of foods, vitims, that are taken in the proper relationships of the system as related to revitalization of the blood stream, even of that ALREADY in operation - in the adding to, through proper assimilation and through the proper application of self, mentally AND physically, the needs of the present situation.
6. Then, we would begin with as much rest OUTDOORS as may be made possible, and MAKE it possible to have a great deal. In other words, it may be taken as "rough-it" for a time. Plenty of the vitims as may be had in liver, tripe, and in codliver oils. As much of OLIVE oil as the system will well assimilate. Eggs, but only the yolks of same should be taken for this body at the PRESENT period. Later they may be taken more, or the whole - where stimuli is needed for the digestive forces in the system. Also meat JUICES, but not too much of the body of same. But as much of the tomato juices, of those of the calves' liver, of the tripe - beef tripe or mutton tripe, or hog tripe - ALL of these carry that NECESSARY vital force as to meet the needs of that that may be created IN the blood as to COMBAT the conditions existent, and BUILD vital forces.
7. The exercises should be principally those as will keep an equilibrium in the system.
8. A gentle massage, especially following those of the bath - that should be well rubbed with COLD water along the spine. THEN the exercise of the limbs following same - but much rest.
9. In the exercising of the mental forces of the body:
10. These should be kept in accord with that as may be ACCOMPLISHED BY the body. In the mental forces there is seen that loss of confidence in others has WEAKENED that in self, or the loss of that as may be said - as an ideal; and only IDEAS are now the outlook, and these make only for - here a little, there a little - "this I think, this I don't." But rather set before self an ideal purpose to be attained by self, for self. Not as of selfish motive, but rather that the abilities, the capacity of service for self and others, may be gained.
11. We also would use, for the body physical, those of an antiseptic inhalant - that will clarify the conditions in the system as related to the mucus-producing portions in throat, bronchia and lungs - taking in the system occasionally, as a cleanser - not as medicine, even - those of small doses of plain soda; NOT as is common soda, but rather the rectified - bicarbonate of soda - and occasionally, say five drops each week, Glyco-Thymoline. This will CLEANSE the system and take up much of the residue in such a manner as that the eliminations may be made near perfect.
12. In fifteen to sixteen months the body would be physically fit to take the life even seriously. Do not take the conditions so serious as to WORK at it. Rather PLAY at getting physically fit.
13. In the material conditions in life, consider first that as is necessary that the mental and the spiritual may have a place of manifesting; for the body physical is truly the temple of the soul, the dwelling place of the mind, of the mental body, through this material plane, and needs same for physical manifestation. Care FIRST and FOREMOST for these, finding in this development in self that to which the body mental, the body physical, may even worship. Ready for questions.
14. (Q) To what definite vocation should entity apply itself in order to achieve success?
    (A) Dependent upon what is finally decided by the body, mental and physical, as what constitutes success. FIRST make the success of a body physically WHOLE, and in same find a bodily, mentally, efficiency - a body spiritual awakened to the possibilities in each; and in same there would come the success. The success in a home is the highest success as may be achieved by ANYONE. In the dependence upon those in whom the body mental, the body physical, may trust - and in the trust find comfort, peace, and understanding. This BEING destroyed in part. Find it first in self, and that as is meted will be meted to you again - for He is faithful, who has promised that "He that abideth in Me, I will abide in him. Be my people, and I will be your God" has ever been, and ever WILL BE, the criterion, the IDEAL, for one seeking success.
15. (Q) Shall my baby and I continue living in ..., Texas, with my family?
    (A) For sixteen months, yes.
16. (Q) Should the body marry the one she has in mind?
    (A) When this has been accomplished first in the entity - and this should be, before such conditions would even be thought, or sought, or even considered - will they have been the same? First seek self, to know self - self's relations, and service that self may accomplish. THEN we may consider the outside. Accomplishing something in self FIRST!! Gain an understanding of self's relationships, of self's relationship to the divine as may be manifested - and FIND an IDEAL! We are through.

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BACKGROUND

1. 9/21/29 Letter: "...It is through the influence of my cousins [257] and [903], from whom I have heard so much of and about you, I am now writing to you. I am vitally interested in all that has been told to me and have read the literature which I have in my possession.
   "My life the past eight years has been unhappy and I have divorced my husband. I have one child, a little girl. These things I think you should know since we are to have no personal contact.
   "I want a life reading and I now make application for a one year membership, which is to include my first reading. I am particularly interested in the future.
   "I was born 10/16/1900 in ..., Texas.
   "Questions: I am now living at home with, and am dependent upon, my parents, who are, themselves, experiencing financial difficulties? How may I become independent? To what vocation in order to make a success should I apply myself? Will I marry again? When and where will I meet my future husband? If I have neglected to comply with any of the necessary rules and regulations, I shall be happy to correct my mistakes. I look forward to a reply from you..."

REPORTS

1. 1/30 Letter: "...The days have not enough hours for me any more. I get up in the mornings reluctantly from a warm bed in the sleeping porch and I can tell you it is cold this time of the year. Wash, dress, eat breakfast, but not before taking a deadly course in the dose of codliver oil and the day starts for fair. A few necessary duties in the house and I am ready for my walk. Twice a week I take exercises in the gymnasium class with a bunch of slightly weighted matrons and afterwards a swim in the pool. I simply love it and already feel much better. I eat a hearty lunch and then, just a little quiet, I go to bed from one to three-thirty. Once a week I have a massage with the cold water rubbed along the spine, and I am following your prescribed diet to the very last piece of miserable tripe. I feel for the first time in my life terribly selfish but I can make up for that later... I have written to [903] to tell me the mixture I am suppose to use for inhaling - she said that she has it - is it the same that I am suppose to use?
   "My friend [5477] is awaiting patiently her reading on February 4. She has not been so well. Her's is a physical reading and I hope nothing will interfere with the reading on that day. She has waited for over four months and I too since what you have told me has meant so much to me, am very anxious to know what is the matter with her..."
2. 2/17/30 Miss [5615] reported on readings for her friends [5460] and [5477], saying: "...I am doing splendidly, am feeling better and do not deviate one tiny bit from the reading. You would chuckle to yourself if you could see me struggling to get in a dress that was fairly large a month ago. I rest a lot and am outdoors as much as I can manage to be there. You would pat me on the back, I know..."
3. 7/30 Letter: "...I have just come in out of the glorious sunshine after an hour's ride on my favorite mount and though I wouldn't win any medals at a horse show, I do enjoy the sport immensely. I am feeling - how shall I say - on top of the world... I go along enjoying my life and my dear ones and happy in the thought of having such friends as you [EC and GC]..."
4. 3/35 Mrs. [903] reported to GD that [5615] had remarried someone other than the one mentioned in 5615-1, Par. 16-A.

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