In the physical body, we find the body has been under stress
and strain physically AND mentally, so that there is a
depletion of the energies and the vitality of the body,
through the creating of those conditions in the mental body
as make for congestions in portions of the system. These in
the physical being prevent the eliminations in a normal way
and manner, thus gradually blocking the system, as it were,
producing through this those of areas or portions where
disorders cause uneasiness, over distress through the
non-activity of the system in a normal manner, thus bringing
tendencies for the torpidity in the liver, the tendency
for an internal rather than an external circulation, poor
circulation to the capillaries, heaviness in the feet, pains
at times through the hips and through the side. These, as we
find, coming from these disorders. Bad tastes in the mouth,
as it were. Headaches, or burning in the eyes, and pains
through the neck and to the lower portion. These are rather
as warnings, than as disorders that may not be removed,
or relieved; for the activities of the body, as it has
experienced, has made for an active PHYSICAL body and an
active MENTAL body. WORRIMENT is bad.
In meeting the physical needs, we would take those of
the rubs and of the massage that STIMULATE the capillary
circulation, also making for a better elimination through the
alimentary canal; not at the expense of other portions of the
system, but that that will make for the proper distribution
of those forces as are in the system for assimilation,
those forces as are USED energies being eliminated. Cabinet
sweats, followed by salt rubs, with those of a low electrical
vibration, will enliven the whole physical forces of the
body. These, as we find, would be well to be taken in the
beginning at least twice each week, until four to six have
been taken, then they may be made farther apart. Either that
of the general masseur, or that of the Class(?) System of
Fume Bath.
In the mental forces of the body, we find these are
constructive in their concept, yet with those things that
come about that bring discouragements, or disarrangements
of that as is of a pre-arranged nature for the mental
development, brings those things that make for an even
unbalancing. In meeting such, the body should - with its
knowledge of creative forces, with its intuitive activities
- be able to meet these rather with that, knowing that, KNOW
in whom ye have believed, knowing He is able to keep that
committed unto Him against any experience that may come to
self, knowing that He doeth all things WELL, and that no one
is tempted or tried beyond that which they are ABLE to bear,
or that is not BEST for their SOUL and SPIRITUAL development;
for as the Spirit is willing and the flesh and the carnal
forces and desires of same are weak, so is the strength as
may be had in HIM capable and WILL prevent any action that
will be for the soul's undoing. That conditions arise that
are hard to be understood from MAN'S own view of reasoning,
know that, that which comes to pass is that builded, and that
necessary for the proper building of the soul that may be one
with the Creator. Ready for questions.
(Q) Why do I stagger, and am so unsteady on my feet?
(A) From toxic forces in system, produced by torpidity
in hepatic circulation, especially in the liver and its
functioning portion of system. With the cleansing of the
system, both as to activities in alimentary canal and as to
the stimulation in the circulatory system so as to furnish
the renewed energy through the blood supply, taking same from
those portions where they are slowed THROUGH the system to
the capillaries, to the exterior portions, and to those of
the locomotions - this dizziness, this tendency of vertigo,
disappears.
(Q) Would it be better to go on where I am, or make a
change?
(A) As WE would find, there may be MANY - or at least
SEVERAL places - where the body physical, the body mental,
would be BETTER than going on in the present surroundings;
for with discouragements, with the disruptions, the
disorders as have arisen in the mental being, in the physical
surroundings, these make for barriers to be constantly worked
against; but with renewed energy PHYSICALLY, renewed energy
MENTALLY, as the body may find through those suggestions as
given, there may be those places where better surroundings,
more CONGENIAL, more easily adaptable to that for the better
development of the body.
(Q) As change is best, what change shall I make?
(A) As we would find would be - There ARE those TO whom,
THROUGH whom, the body may dispose of those holdings,
those conditions, to an advantage. Then, invest in those
places, those SURROUNDINGS, that may be builded in a most
satisfactory, or more SATISFACTORY way and manner. That
these would appear to some to be, as it were, a backward
step, or as to some as admitting of failure in some
directions, if these may be made right with thine own
conscience - and with that Creative Energy that builds
and gives, and gives - then there IS no failure in thine
experience!
(Q) Would satisfactory sale of property be possible now?
(A) There have been those in Rocky Mount, in Roanoke, in
other portions of that particular portion of the country, TO
whom, THROUGH whom, satisfactory arrangements or sale may be
made.
(Q) How will I be able to meet the bills for the running
expenses of the business for the past nine months?
(A) Let those that are past dead bury the past dead, see?
DO NOT worry over that, that may NOT be helped. As the house
is set in order for the changes, these will take care of
themselves through their natural channels.
(Q) How will I best meet the mortgages on the property?
(A) By the sale of same!
(Q) How can I raise money to carry on the business for the
coming year?
(A) We would make a change, and not raise it! There are
other directions in which we would put the efforts!
(Q) What am I best fitted to do?
(A) Counsel and advise with those in a motherly, matronly
manner as labor with and for others, through their own
struggles and development
(Q) Can I write?
(A) CAN write!
(Q) Who was I in the past?
(A) There are MANY varied conditions. These may best be
reached through other CHANNELS, or through other records.
(Q) Is there a fortune in Wales left by one George or Henry
Wailes Ellis to his heirs in America?
(A) Henry Wailes Ellis, as we find. This may best be
followed through those listings of same with Lloyd's in
London, and there would be some fifteen HUNDRED that would
be eligible for an interest. These are not ALL in America.
Some are in Australia. In following this, it would require
some real activity on the part of the heads or branches of
the family, but it's WORTH considering!
(Q) Where can we find the records of the heirs in America?
(A) This, as has been given, the first is with Lloyd's in
London these that first CAME to America. Then through the
regular genealogical actions of such developments, may these
be traced - see?
(Q) Where in Wales will we find out about the money?
(A) Go to Lloyd's first!
(Q) Where did George or Henry Wailes Ellis live in Wales?
(A) These we may all find in the records in Lloyd's.
(Q) How can I best further the plans intended for me?
(A) Keeping in attune, or in accord with that as speaks oft
from within. Think not as to who will ascend to make known
His will, or who would go that we may hear, but HIS Spirit
beareth witness with thy Spirit, and making one's will
in accord with that as speaks from within gives the sure
knowledge and understanding of what HE would have us do.
We are through.
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BACKGROUND
10/10/30 Letter preceding 5696-1: "...I know that you do not
make a practice of giving readings to people for financial
reasons, but I am almost crazy with worry about my business.
I started a Tea Room and shop for college girls here at ...
twenty-one years ago. At first I did a very good business.
Then competition began to come in. The college took the
book business and supplies. I had toilet articles, etc. Two
drugstores have almost taken that. It seems that everything
I think of and start somebody comes along and takes it, or at
least a good part of it. The last thing to happen was a Tea
Room started within half a block of me by two women of means.
They have fixed the Tea Room very attractively - oriental
rugs, etc. Of course I can't afford to do all of that,
but my place is pretty and neat and the food excellent. My
problem is how to meet the interest on the mortgages on my
place. Just as I thought I had a chance to pay some on the
principal somebody else would take my ideas and go ahead with
them because they had the money and I didn't. With business
as it is now I almost go crazy trying to find a way to meet
my bills and interest. You know if the interest isn't paid
I will lose my home and everything that I have worked so
hard to get. The mortgages amount to $17,900, so you see
the interest is over a thousand dollars a year. It almost
kills me to think of losing everything and a business that I
have worked so hard to establish. Will you not give me the
assistance that I am asking? I understand that you charge
$20 for a reading. This amount I will send you as soon as
you tell me that I may. I am just desperate, not knowing
which way to turn to meet all of the obligations falling due.
The interest was due - part of it - on September 29th. I
could not meet it. Please, please, tell me what to do. I
have fasted and prayed over it, but perhaps I still lack
faith to accomplish what is to be done. I suppose that is
only human. I believe God will tell you how to direct me, so
that I can meet the situation and save my home and a living
for myself and a few others. If I were younger it would not
be so hard - but I am 66 years old, though I am active and
worked day and night to cut down expenses. Please, Mr.
Cayce, help me for I am almost crazy. I know you will think
I'm entirely so when you read this incoherent letter. If you
would like to know who I am, Mrs. [...] who is assistant Dean
of Women at ... University can tell you, for she is one of
my nieces. May God let you help me."
10/17/30 EC's letter: "...I have yours of the 10th I
certainly appreciate your position and your request but we
are unable to comply with all the requests, and in as much as
the hospital is in operation for the aid of the human ills we
feel that, being limited as we are, it is only just and right
that we confine our endeavors in this direction. This, I am
sure you will greatly understand when you read the two little
pamphlets I am sending.
"Trusting you will be able to get matters satisfactorily
adjusted, and we may of some way be of service, I am"
Sincerely, Edgar Cayce...
REPORTS
6/31 Letter following 5696-1: "...In the reading which you
gave me on June 17, 1931 you said that I must make a change
- what kind of a change? Does it mean a different kind of
business or just change of location? In change of location,
where would it be best to go? I am completely at sea as to
how to dispose of my holding share to such advantage as will
take care of the mortgages and have enough left to begin
business again. Could I exchange this property for property
on the water front at Virginia Beach? If it means change
of business also, then what kind of business must I engage
in? For I must work for a living. There is another
party financially interested in this business who must be
considered. Can she still be connected with me in whatever
the change may bring? Would it be best to stay here and
run the business until it can be disposed of to advantage?
Would it make any difference? In the reading you said that I
could write - what kind of writing can I do? Short stories,
poetry or what? I hope that would be directed either to the
seashore or the mountains somewhere.
"I hope you can guide me in all of this as I am badly
worried. I suppose this will call for another reading to
clear up all of this, if so, I will send another check.
It is hard for me to spare the money now, but such is my
confidence in you and everything that I feel I must. I thank
you for all that you've done and will do for me. I hope to
see you again soon though I can not be at the reading for
these questions. I will be here whenever you say that you
can give the reading..."
7/09/31 EC's letter: "...Delay in answering your letter
of recent date has been on account of our having to make
a change in our base of operations, and trying to get
straightened sufficiently so that we can go ahead with the
work. [You see [EC] is referring here to his move from 35th
Street to the corner of 105th Street and Ocean, following
the close of the Cayce Hospital, which street was later
renumbered to read 67th Street.]..."
7/12/31 Letter submitted additional questions which are
included in
5696-2, also: "...I have written to Lloyd's of
London about two weeks ago, but I suppose that is not time
enough to hear from them. I shall be praying all the time
that you can give me light, in order that I may be able
to do what is best for others as well as myself. Check
is enclosed. Thanking you again, I am..."
7/17/31 EC gave the second reading,
5696-2.
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