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FORGIVENESS

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Forgiveness

Contents Pages

A. “The 40-Day Forgiveness Pray” by J. Everett Irion 5

B. “Forgive & Forget” by Jerry Lazarus 8

C. Extracts from the Readings 11

D. Case Studies from the Readings

1. Reading # 254-111, Re: Thomas Sugrue and Hugh Lynn Cayce 17

2. Reading # 272-1, 32-yr-old woman 20




6. Reading # 1532-1, 18-yr-old girl 34




10. Reading # 3504-1, 29-yr-old man 44








E. Other Related Articles: 1. “The Roots of Unhappiness” by Gerald Jampolsky, MD 66 2. “How to Forgive: 10 Guidelines” by Victror Parachin 70 3. “A Forgiveness Exercise” by Meredith Ann Puryear 72 4. “The Connection between Forgiveness & Health” by Dr. Schoeb 73 5. “Ho'oponopono” by Dr. Joe Vitale 74 6. Extracts from “The Course In Miracles” and related material 77

F. Related Circulating Files and Research Bulletins*: continued next page 1. Anger, Confusion and Doubt

* Circulating Files & Research Bulletins are available from A.R.E. membership services at (800) 333-4499 or: http://www.edgarcayce.org/circulating



2. Be a Channel of Blessings 3. Christ Consciousness 4. Condemn No One 5. Death: The Last to Be Overcome 6. Decision Making 7. Fear and Its Far-Reaching Effects 8. Human Relations: Attitudes and Emotions, Vol. 1 & 2 9. Human Relations: Ideals, Applications, and Accomplishment

10. Ideals and Beliefs 11. “If you Call, I Will Hear” 12. Importance of Ideals 13. Jesus the Christ: Second Coming 14. Jesus the Pattern and You 15. Kingdom of Heaven is Within 16. Peace 17. “Peace by Choice” 18. Prayer 19. Serving in Accord with Ideals 20. Understanding the Purpose of Life

G. Related Books: 1. 12 Steps of Forgiveness by Paul Ferrini 2. The Course in Miracles 3. Edgar Cayce Bible Companion by Dick Daily 4. Forgiveness and Jesus by Kenneth Wapnick 5. Forgiveness: The Greatest Healer of All by Gerald Jampolsky 6. Happiness is a Choice by Barry Neil Kaufman 7. The Song of Prayer: Prayer, Forgiveness, Healing

IN THE NERVOUS SYSTEM, OR SYSTEMS, here we find, from the PHYSICAL sense, the GREATER amount of distress - for, from there being stored in the mental forces of the body those of aggression, discontent, the holding of the disorders against individuals, has produced much as has been stored as of detrimental influences; for ANGER in the system destroys that characterization of a perfect, or even a well BALANCED ASSIMILATION, which makes for physical impoverishments, and with the constant brooding brings depressions that affect especially the sensory system; eyes, ears, nose, throat.

. . . we would take more time to be holy in thought, in the expression of same. To forgive and not forget is to burden self physically AND mentally. To retain suppressions, through grudges, or discontent, is to build for a mental inability of control of self through an ideal that may attempt to be held before self in the mental and spiritual applications' growth. In this direction the body should take thought, NOT of self so much as of the EXPRESSION of self's, through self's own application of the ideal held, as it may reflect in the lives of others.

272-1, F 32, 10/29/30


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5382-1, F 29, 7/20/44 (Q) Any mental and spiritual advice? (A) Keep as constructive as possible. Don't ever condemn self; don't

condemn others! Forgive as you would be forgiven. Keep sweet!

1541-11, F 62, 1/31/41 Minimize the faults. As ye would be forgiven, forgive others. Magnify the virtues, for the Lord thy God is a jealous God. So in thy own

experience a soft word turneth away wrath, grievous words stirreth up anger. The sowing of the seed of the spirit bringeth peace. The sowing of the

seed of strife bringeth contention. 3416-1 F 39 (Housewife), 11/23/43 (Q) Please give me my life seal and its interpretation. (A) Let's make this later, not here. These are to be builded more in self than as an inspiration. For as indicated, many of the experiences have come as disappointments. Let's not remind the entity of disappointments. For as He forgives, He forgets. So must ye. Thy memories are well - keep them, for you will forget the hardships and remember the beauties of same.

3590-2, F 57, 1/26/44 Then study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman not ashamed,

rightly dividing the words of truth, keeping self unspotted from the world; not condemning, even as ye would not be condemned. For as ye pray, as he taught "Forgive me as I forgive others." So in thy condemning, so in thy passing judgment, let it be only as ye would be judged by thy Maker. 699-1, M 34 (Physicist), 10/18/34

In entering this present experience, while we find the entity is meeting in this experience much of what may be called or termed karmic conditions, the entity may know - and, most of all, experience in self - that truth in the promise that has been given, "And I will remember their sin no more." This should be the experience of every entity in the activities in the earth; yet - as understood, and as will be shown and given - it is always a promise that is dependent upon the activity of the entity, of the soul, in experience. For the laws, the love, the actions in a consciousness before each soul are ever tempered with the mercy the entity itself shows. Yet there may be the experience in each entity that, as thou hast forgiven and as thou dost forgive thine brother, so may THY trespasses against thy God in thyself be forgiven thee.



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2409-1, M 47 (Sales Executive), 11/26/40 . . . keep thy FAITH in thy Lord! Know in Whom ye have believed, and

whether He is able to keep that ye commit unto Him against ANY experience! Then, know thy ideal; not as to what ye would like others to be, but what

ye would be YOURSELF to others - that they might be the same to thee! Remember - in thy relationships to others - the RULE does not alter. Ye

are forgiven from on High, as ye forgive others. Hence that injunction - deal with others as with thyself; for with what

measure ye mete it is measured to thee again.

288-36, F 29 (Secretary, Protestant), 2/10/34 (Q) In manifesting in the present, just where should I draw the line

between being a non-entity and expressing my individuality? (A) Let the expressing be, as has been given above, the INDIVIDUALITY

of the Christ rather than a personality or an individuality of self. Be selfless in Christ.

Ask thine self, "What would the Christ have me do?" Don't be afraid, but be rather ALIVE in that thou doest.

When thou hast acted unseemly, what has been the promise, what is the manner He has taught thee to pray? "As I forgive, may I be forgiven." Ask forgiveness, and He may forgive thee.

For, as has been given, as has been expressly given in this and in many expressions of how there are the manifestations of the Christ: As ye show forth the Lord's death in that ye humble yourselves that ye may approach does not mean, as He showed in His life, that ye set as PASSIVELY good but as ACTIVELY good! For GOOD can only proceed from good. Good may not be done that evil appears. For, like ONLY begets like. This is an irrefutable law, whether in spirit, in mind, or in body. LIKE BEGETS LIKE!

3298-1, F 38 (Secretary), 10/17/43 EC: (My! How many times this entity has entered and then passed out -

but what a beautiful baby!) We have the records here of that entity now known as or called [3298]. In

giving the interpretations, these we choose with the desire and purpose that this information may be a helpful experience for the entity; enabling the entity to better fulfil the purposes for which it entered this sojourn. And the purpose is to make and be a home builder - and the sooner this is begun the better in every way for the entity.

While there are faults, there are also virtues. We would magnify the virtues and minimize the faults…

This will not be easy, yet the intent and purpose is for the building of a home.



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The entity needs to be loved by someone the entity loves, and would - through such - make those activities and contributions to social welfare that would be far-reaching in their effect.

Astrologically we find Uranus, Jupiter, making rather a unique urge in the experience of the entity, that which feels very strongly and at times is very different over the same question or subject - for it would answer entirely different at one time from another, and yet be sincere and honest with self in doing so.

The entity is inclined towards benevolence; inclined to forgive and yet not forget too easily. Oft the entity makes promises to self and because of attitudes of others never quite meets the obligation in self.

427-3, M 16, 9/29/27 As to that as is latent and exhibited in the entity in the present experience

we find, irrespective of that element as given and of the will - and the will may be well applied in the affairs of this life, for these, as seen, must play the most important part, especially in this individual's development through this experience in the earth's plane:

One of high mental abilities. One weighted or shaded well by high moral influences throughout the life,

yet one that - with the will broken, or with trust, faith, confidence in others SHAKEN - would bring ADVERSE conditions to the body, weakening the resistance in will, and the entity seeking rather the pleasure of gratifying fleshly desires than of awakening the higher moral and spiritual truths for the development of the body-physical, or mental, or moral.

One that, through the LOVE of position, place, power, may gain much, will this be [if this will be] guided and directed in the proper way and manner, BUT - as is seen - one that necessarily must set the ensample, the example, before self and work toward the mark of the higher calling as set in Him.

One that must ever keep the highest forces before self as the criterions of success, whether in social, business, mental, or spiritual relations, for one that - were [if] the mental, physical or moral self [were] shaken in purport - would find it all too easy to slide into the night-side, or the weaker sides of life and earthly experiences.

One that may be loved into the better conditions, or may be persuaded into the weaker conditions.

One that, then, should keep self in that place or position wherein the highest forces in life may be applied in the assistance of others.

On that may become a speaker, teacher, minister, to others - will [if] the correct application of self's abilities [will] be applied in that direction.

One that is quick to anger, yet quicker to forgive. Encourage in self that forgiveness. Hold not malice, nor be not revengeful in mind or spirit. Trust in the Lord, and KEEP thy paths straight, for in HIM is the life, and the light, and this leads to the pacifying of all desire through service in Him.



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3309-1 F 45 (Stenographer), 10/22/43 In interpreting the records here, we find Mars, Saturn, Jupiter and Uranus

in the experience of the entity. Thus a very changeable, a very active individual; and - dependent upon the application - a very worthwhile experience for the entity through this material sojourn. Extremes have been and will be a part of the experience. But for the entity with its disappointments, its sorrows, its shames at times, there should be applied those same tenets in self as in relationships to others, - as He who is the way gave, "Neither do I condemn thee - go and sin no more." These should be kept first and foremost in the experience of the entity, and in applying the life, the experiences of life one with another, learn that as long as there is life there is hope, there is opportunity. Stop, consider, listen to the promptings deep within self. Know that He, Father-God, is mindful of thee, but the very fact that ye still have the opportunity in self to know thyself, and to desire and to hope and to wish for those changes as should come into thine own experience, that ye may never condemn thyself. If He condemns thee not, why condemn thyself? And if He condemns not, it matters not what others may think.

Then apply in thy experience, in thy relationships, in thy associations one with another, knowing - as He has given - "Inasmuch as ye do it unto the least of these my children, ye do it unto me." Today, as ye will hear His voice, then turn, know in whom ye believe; knowing that He is able to forgive sin in the earth, in the mental, yea in the hereafter. For, even to that one on the Cross He gave, "Today thou shalt be with Me in paradise."

So with thee in thy seeking, in thy own stumbling manner listen to that voice within. 3350-1, F 55 (Wife and Mother), 11/5/43

In interpreting the records as we find them here for this entity, we would choose from these that which may be helpful in the influence of the entity if there is kept that attitude of magnifying the virtues and minimizing the faults in others as well as in self. Yet never think more highly of self than one ought, ever using not others as thy guide in analyzing thy purposes or intents, remembering ever that as ye forgive ye may be forgiven. As ye treat others, the way ye treat thy fellow men ye treat thy God, whether in spite or in love, whether in jealousy or condonance, whether in affection or spite.

Thus the pattern ever should be not merely the tenets instigated, manifested, that were ever a part of the manifestation of the man Jesus, but as demonstrated and taught by the Christ and His associates and followers in the earth. Sow ever seeds of the spirit of truth. For each entity, each soul is responsible for that place where it is. Then let thy light so shine as to be ever as a light unto those who sit in darkness….

(Q) Should I affiliate with any particular church organization? (A) A particular church organization is well. For it centers the mind. But

don't get the idea that you have the whole cheese.



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2127-1, M 43 (Osteopath, Quaker), 8/5/31 In Uranian we find the extremist, and those tendencies that have occurred

in the experience of the entity to allow the temper to control, which - WITHOUT the modifying OF the will AND the mental abilities - would have, has done at times, CAUSED MANY an UNPLEASANT reaction for the body-mental understanding. In the influences as the entity HAS applied in will's force as respecting this, has been well. While not wholly under CONTROL, has been able to MODIFY same through that ofttimes of Saturn's influence, which - for the moment - meant spite; yet tempered with Jupiter and with Venus has turned same into rather that of the influence as would be apparent from the psychological, ANALYTICAL mind, as to BE or to BECOME - as the entity has - politic. This BETTER THAN not at all, but remember well - as has been given - he that would have mercy, he that would have friends, he that would have love, must be merciful, must be KIND, must be forgiving - and FORGIVING means having FORGOTTEN. In the manner as one metes must and WILL it be meted TO one again, and would the entity develop in THIS experience there must be that manifestation of will's force, not only having BEEN POLITIC in its activity for the psychological influence that necessitates for the activities of the entity in its chosen contact with its brother, but rather that there be rooted out BY those applications of kindnesses, patience, brotherly love, long-suffering, that that would make for a greater understanding, and build that that will make FOR a REAL development.

538-30, F 51 (Housewife), 9/3/31 (Q) Has there been more development in the past eight years than at any

time before in this life? (A) More. More in the past FOUR AND A HALF years than at any time in

the life; for, as the life reads, first there is the determination, the desire - then the attempt to put that desire into ACTIVE formation of deeds and activities; the tongue - truly - being the unruly member.

(Q) How can I develop my mental forces to the greatest extent in the present?

(A) By more constant meditation, and putting into action day by day a little more patience, a little more love, a little more forgiving, a little more prayer. These DEVELOP the mental of the subconscious to that point of SPIRITUAL activity. Being made in the flesh, heir to the weaknesses of same, one becomes more SPIRITUAL by the even balance that is obtained by making PERSONAL application, doing that - even though it hurt - that will aid another; NOT that self is to be crucified that another may have EASE in the material sense. That another may have UNDERSTANDING in the mental and SPIRITUAL sense, sure; for "my yoke is easy, my burden is light" is SELDOM understood. When the desire and the purpose, the application, is one - then it becomes easy; but when they are at variance one to another, hard IS the way, and the call of the flesh becomes strong. (continued on the next page)



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(Q) How can I overcome antagonistic forces in self and others? (A) By ACTUAL manifesting forgiveness, more and more. As has been

given, "Is it easier, Son, thy sins be forgiven, or to say Arise, take up thy bed and walk? but THAT YE MAY KNOW that the Son hath power to FORGIVE" [Mat. 9: 5--6] - meaning to forget the weakness and give STRENGTH to those that falter. Even so, in overcoming antagonistic feelings, forgive as ye would BE forgiven, remembering then no more. This overcomes antagonism and antagonistic influences; for as self WAS, IS, an influence IN dispersing FEELINGS in hearts and souls of peoples, the thoughts held create the currents upon which the wings of experience must pass, and then - as these are made in positive contacts - so does antagonism be overcome, love made manifest, glorying in thine own ability IN Him; not in self, IN Him!



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INDEX OF READING 254-111 [edited]

Attitudes & Emotions: Forgiveness Par. 25-A Bible: Books Of: Deuteronomy 5: 16 Par. 14 : John 21: 15--17 Par. 25-A : Luke 22: 32 Par. 25-A Home & Marriage: Parenthood Par. 14 Jesus: Grace: Law of Par. 17, 18, 25-A Karma: Human Relations Par. 5--7, 25-A, 26-A TEXT OF READING 254-111 This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 2nd day of September, 1941. 1. GC: You will have before you the entities, Thomas Sugrue and Hugh Lynn Cayce, present in this room. These entities desire to devote themselves to the propagation of the ideals and purposes of the Association for Research and Enlightenment, Inc. Considering their past associations and their present mental and spiritual development, you will give them advice and guidance as to how they may best direct their separate and mutual efforts toward this common end. You will answer the questions submitted, as I ask them. 2. EC: Yes, we have the enquiring minds of Thomas Sugrue and Hugh Lynn Cayce; the ideals and purposes and intents of the Association for Research and Enlightenment, Incorporated; together with the associations and the abilities of each of these entities. 3. In discussing such an undertaking from the angle or angles that each has approached this work, it is well that there be some consideration given as to the former activities of each, and their purposes and activities, and the conditions which have been and are to be met in the innate influences, impulses and forces of each. 4. As has been indicated through these channels, the period at present is a representation or a re-enactment - in a manner - of the Egyptian experience; when there were those periods of dissension, discussions arising from the positions of each of the entities and THEIR relationship to the tenets and teachings as of that represented here in the purposes and ideals of the Association for Research and Enlightenment. 5. Differences and disturbances that arose through those periods brought much that necessitated (for a more perfect spiritual and mental understanding) the opportunities for each meeting self in relationships to the other in this present sojourn. 6. This, as may be interpreted by each, has come to pass.



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7. There could not be too much said of a commendatory nature as to how well each has measured up to the activities in which they have come to that state in a physical activity to meet those problems that caused material disturbance or dissuasion from purposes of each in that experience. 8. Yet the ideals of each in that experience, and in the present, might be said to be one and the same: To know more of man's relationship to the creative influences, or God, and the MANNER in which he may manifest same in his relationships to his fellow man. 9. Hence the desire as sought in the present is to continue, or to do something about those purposes as prompt them as individual entities to seek such in the present. This is commendatory - within themselves. 10. Then ye are taking upon yourselves responsibilities in so doing. Remember, then, each, the sources of spiritual, mental and material purposes; as to how each phase of that purposed to be done by each may be kept in accord with that ideal. 11. As to the manners in which each may conduct self in the present, then: 12. In the one - as in what may be termed a reversed counterpart of those experiences - supply data, of self and of that which has been and may be gained, to give to others through their mental resources. 13. The other - the preparation for the dispersing, the activities as necessitate making CONSISTENT the varied phases of same - mental, spiritual, material. Coordinate them. Keep them in the ways that they may not be as tenets, not as schisms, not as cults, but as truth - that may be made applicable in the experiences of each and every individual. 14. To illustrate exactly what is meant: Take the first of the commandments with the promise to man, - "Honor thy father and thy mother; that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee." What meanest this? Only as each soul becomes as the father, the mother, is it aware of the meaning. Only in that period is the individual soul capable of comprehending what is really meant. Yet to many a soul the opportunity of the application of the feeling, the knowledge, the wisdom of what that promise from the divine means in the soul and the mind of the individual, is passed when the period of such an awareness comes. Yet each reaches that period - that becomes a mother, a father. 15. So in thy analysis of those truths as may be presented through such a channel as of the Association, and its attempted service to mankind in a physical, a mental, a spiritual manner, - know that many will pass over without understanding, until the opportunity for comprehension seemingly is past. Yet build the truths in each phase of individuals' experiences; in books, in pamphlets, in lectures, in conversations; in such a manner that to each phase of the individual experience some such knowledge - with the wisdom to apply - will be the experience of all who come in contact with same. 16. For, remember - as He has given - and so build same: "My word (truth) will not return to me empty-handed." 17. Build each phase of that presented, then, in such a manner that it is HIS word, His truth, His will, His purpose with thy fellow man. 18. Thus ye may do something ABOUT many errors ye have made straight.



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25. (Q) What past association will most influence these entities during the coming year, and what problems will be raised by the urges from this? (A) As has been indicated. DO NOT conceive that there is not forgiveness by each; for, as has been indicated, each has met himself well. There needs be not only as from past associations, but a coordinative, correlated activity of doing something ABOUT paths made straight here! Remember the injunction given by Him, "When thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren." Then, what is the service ye each are now to do? Strengthen thy brethren! How? "Feed my sheep. Feed my lambs." And as indicated, do not depart from that awareness that He, the Master, Jesus, will walk with thee - if ye DESIRE a walk with Him. 26. (Q) What past association has been the basis of the experience of the entities for the past two years? Give explanation. (A) As has been given, - Egypt. One as the king, the other as the native - who found in the purposes of each the IDEALS as one, but the manners of application creating those elements of being at cross-purposes, jealous one of another. These have been well met. Do something about it - don't smear 'em! 27. We are through.



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INDEX OF READING 272-1 F 32 [edited] ACIDITY Anemia: Tendencies Par. 3 Attitudes & Emotions: Anger Par. 4 : Forgiveness Par. 16 : Grudges Par. 4, 16 Cold: Congestion: Susceptibility Par. 9 Melancholia Par. 4, 5, 15 Nervous Systems: Sensory: Spine: Subluxations Par. 9 Osteopathy: Spine: Subluxations Par. 6, 9 Pelvic Disorders: Dysmennorrhea Par. 6 : Menorrhagia Par. 6 : Menoxenia Par. 6 Psychosomatics: Healing Par. 15, 16, 17 : Nervous Systems: Sensory Par. 1, 4, 5, 9, 15 Soul Development: Ideals Par. 16, 20 VENEREAL DISEASES: GONORRHEA Work: E.C.: Quotations & Similes: "Take Time To Be Holy" Par. 16 BACKGROUND OF READING 272-1 F 32 B1. 9/9/30 [272] wrote: "...Please diagnose my condition..." B3. 10/20/30 She submitted questions for 272-1: "...What about my female organs: I am under a physician now. What about my nose and eyes, as I am also under a physician for them. Is there any hidden trouble which the physician has been unable to locate?... "May I ask about the affair of my husband and his sister-in-law while they boarded with us? May I ask you to answer this question on a separate page as I do not mean to let him see the answer. I have forgiven and mean to drop it, except for my own satisfaction..." TEXT OF READING 272-1 F 32 This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce, this 29th day of October, 1930, in accordance with request made by self - Mrs. [272].



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1. EC: Now, we find there are disorders and disturbances in the physical functioning of the body. The conditions, as we find, have to do with the FUNCTIONING of organs, and that the causes are both physical and psychopathical. In the effects as are produced in the disturbance, these have to do with the sensory system and the organs of same, the organs of reproduction, and these effects are from mental attitudes as have had much to do with the disturbances as are exhibited in the present time. 3. IN THE BLOOD SUPPLY, this shows a near normalcy in its reaction, though low in the red blood count. As much is due to the general nervous system in this direction as from pathological conditions in organs themselves. 4. IN THE NERVOUS SYSTEM, OR SYSTEMS, here we find, from the PHYSICAL sense, the GREATER amount of distress - for, from there being stored in the mental forces of the body those of aggression, discontent, the holding of the disorders against individuals, has produced much as has been stored as of detrimental influences; for ANGER in the system destroys that characterization of a perfect, or even a well BALANCED ASSIMILATION, which makes for physical impoverishments, and with the constant brooding brings depressions that affect especially the sensory system; eyes, ears, nose, throat. 5. In the character of the elements produced IN the plasm, these become - from such depressions - of an over ACID nature in the body, and throughout the system these work for the improper functioning of organs as are of the sympathetic SYSTEM'S nature. 6. In the PELVIC organs, these are manifested much in the SAME manner - yet there are PHYSICAL conditions existent there that make for an accentuation of the disorder. This is especially seen in the plexus of the 4th lumbar, that causes an overactivity to the system as relating to the character of the effluvia thrown off in the functioning of the organs of pelvis, producing then a high state of irritation - which makes for pains through the region of the tubes as feed into the organs themselves in elimination, making for a suppression in the menses and at others an excess of same. 7. IN THE FUNCTIONING OF THE ORGANS, GENERALLY, OF THE BODY: 9. In the organs of the sensory system, these we find - especially in the ear, or in the inner ear - from the amount of the over secretion as comes through those [areas] of the Eustachian tube - are over irritated. This is more from a GENERAL condition through nerve taxes [taxis?] than from ORGANIC disorder. The same is experienced in the soft tissue of the nose, antrum. These all show the irritations as exist there, aided by this repression in system from mental forces, as well as from the physical effect as is produced in the organs so disturbed. Throat shows an irritation only at times, but a tendency to clear the throat, or to get up phlegm - which RARELY is able to be raised from the throat proper, yet the irritation in the UPPER portion of throat at times becomes rather severe. Easily does the body take cold, from this over amount of secretion thrown off in the manner attempting to adjust itself from the irritation. Naturally, this has produced - in the upper DORSAL, especially in the 3rd and 4th plexus center, as well as in the 3rd and 4th CERVICAL center, through which the nerves supply TO the portions of system affected receive the greater impulse. Soreness or irritation exists, then, there.



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15. While those administrations as have been and as are being given, will be and are effective in a physical manner, they ONLY are of a temporary or of a putting OFF of conditions - unless the mental attitude, the nerve and the resultant expressions of same - through impulses to the physical organisms - are stimulated or brought - THROUGH the mental body, and THROUGH the physical forces - to near a coordination in system, the conditions CANNOT REMAIN in a normal state though only PHYSICALLY corrected! 16. In meeting, then, the needs of the physical forces, as we find them in this body, [272] we are speaking of, we would take more time to be holy in thought, in the expression of same. To forgive and not forget is to burden self physically AND mentally. To retain suppressions, through grudges, or discontent, is to build for a mental inability of control of self through an ideal that may attempt to be held before self in the mental and spiritual applications' growth. In this direction the body should take thought, NOT of self so much as of the EXPRESSION of self's, through self's own application of the ideal held, as it may reflect in the lives of others. 17. Physically, we would add those of a DIFFERENT INTERNAL preparation, or medication, as of THIS - not changing from those applications, either for the organs of pelvis or the local applications in nose, throat or ears - for when we correct that disturbance MENTALLY, those depressions and improper impulses physically and nervously, and change the vibratory forces in system - we may have a nearer NORMAL body. Change, then, as this, taken internally:…. 20. Keep the mind pure, and hold to an ideal, working or living better in a manifestation of that ideal. We are through for the present. REPORTS OF READING 272-1 F 32 [edited] R3. 6/10/31 Mrs. [272]'s letter: "...My health is still in deplorable condition, and medical science seems not to be able to handle it, for which I am not blaming them. I have thought that I would like for you to make another reading. If I can't get well or if I can't ever be any better, I believe it would give me greater peace of mind to know it..." R5. 8/18/31 EC gave her a Check Physical Reading only, 272-2. R11. 12/3/32 EC gave her Check Physical Reading 272-3. R12. 1/24/33 EC gave her Life Reading 272-4. R13. 2/14/33 She obtained Check Physical Reading 272-5. R14. 4/17/33 She obtained Check Physical Reading 272-6. R15. 10/6/33 She obtained Mental-Spiritual Reading 272-7. R16. 10/21/33 Letter from [272]: "...This is a testimony which I hope you may be able to use in helping someone else and in spreading the wonderful work you are doing. "Several years ago I had a physical condition which seemed impossible for me to overcome. Then, one day in a psychology class in college Mr. Cayce and his work was discussed and I resolved to write to him in an effort to obtain help whereby my physical condition could be improved. Very soon a reading was given. Not knowing anything of a reading and the work in general, I was at a loss to know how to carry out the directions received through the reading, though the



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directions seemed very simple. Those I went to for help seemed willing to do anything in order to bring relief; but not knowing the complete conditions, hindered me in my efforts to become well. Several readings were given with almost the same results. It seemed impossible for me to apply them in my own condition. Yet, in my mind I would not give up for I had heard that many people had been helped through such readings. Deep within my own consciousness I felt that I, too, could get help through these channels of Mr. Cayce that would be of a personal application to me. My prayer was, that I would be shown how to apply that, that was given in my own life. "Check Readings were given and then it seemed that gradually I began to comprehend more of the meaning and application of them in my own case. My mental condition changed and the readings became very personal, very encouraging, and very applicable. They fit me and my condition better than anything I could think of. They were the truth as it applied to me. The directions for the physical, mental, and spiritual improvement of myself were such that I thought they were easy of application. Through prayer and daily life, I tried to follow every suggestion as it was given..." [See rest of letter used in 272-7 Reports.] R17. 11/33 A.R.E. Bulletin carried a report on her readings and progress to date.



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INDEX OF READING 528-16 F 30 Appliances: Wet Cell Par. 4 Attitudes & Emotions: Forgiveness Par. 12 : Self-Condemnation Par. 8 Bible: Books Of: Matthew 7: 12 Par. 15 Conscience Par. 17 Consciousness: Christ Par. 12, 13, 15 HOME & MARRIAGE: PREPARATION Intestines: Enemas, High: Toxemia Par. 6 NEURITIS Peace Par. 16, 17 Prescriptions: Eno Salts: Toxemia Par. 6 SCLERODERMA: CURED TOXEMIA Work: E.C.: Quotations & Similes: "Better To Trust..." Par. 18 "Channel Of Blessings" Par. 16 BACKGROUND OF READING 528-16 F 30 B1. See her Life Rdg. 528-14 on 12/30/37 and previous Physical Rdgs. for scleroderma with which she became afflicted 11/36 and gradually recovered from it by following treatment in the rdgs. B2. 4/29/38 "I should have written you before [following Life Rdg. and last Ck. Physical] but so much has happened that I haven't known which way to turn. I turned to you when no doctor could help me and you got me out of bed and now you are the only one I can turn to. I hope this will be kept in the strictest confidence.



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"I have been going with a man here for 5 yrs. every night and have been engaged to him for 4 yrs. He has pleaded with me to marry him and I refused at first because of the debt he owed for his education and, too, I loved my work too much to marry. We were to have been married, though, but I was taken sick and was sick about a year, and when I got up I wasn't in a physical condition to marry. Now he has started going with a girl 9 yrs. younger than he and from all reports has been untrue for about a year - not that he went with other girls because he was with me every night but in his office, so I hear. We have broken now. I have taken him back 3 different times and he has promised to be the man I fell in love with and restore that confidence in me that I once had. He told me Wed. that he just felt that he didn't want to marry, that he would be doing me an injustice but he thought more of me than any girl he had ever known in his life... "In my physical condition and my nerves so shot I feel that I can't go on. I feel that my life is wrecked, for my whole life had been built around him. He is well established here...and is going to stay here. I have my work here, my class and church job and without that I would be lost. But to have to live my life here looking at him is more than I can stand, but my work holds me and my family have a home here. I still love him regardless of what he has done - he has slipped from the church because I'm there... Is there any way I can help him to have a change of heart and be the man I fell in love with? That is what I want worse than anything. If not, could I get him out of town? What must I do to find any happiness, if there is any in this world? I feel now that I could never be interested in another man... Is he worth trying to win back? I feel that if anybody can save him I can, for he has loved me as much as I love him now. I want to know what to do with my life if it has to be without him…. TEXT OF READING 528-16 F 30 (Choir Director, Piano Teacher, Protestant) This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce, this 2nd day of May, 1938. 1. GC: You will have before you the body and enquiring mind of [528], ..., Ky., together with the circumstances and relations with a friend to whom she has been engaged for some years. Considering all that has recently happened between the two, and others, you will tell her the course she is to pursue at this time, and how. 2. EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, [528]; together with conditions and relations that have existed, that do exist in the present. 3. First, we would consider the physical conditions of the body in the present. To be sure, the anxieties and the upsetting conditions of the mental forces and influences have worked and do work hardships against the better physical conditions of the body. 4. Yet as we find there are precautions, physical, that the body should take; not only in keeping the charges for the Appliance, especially, for creating the better vibrations, but in keeping and watching the eliminations. For the activities have set about to eliminate the poisons as created by the infectious forces through the whole of the system.



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5. Hence as we find, the greater source of the infection that causes the neuritic reactions in the nerve and muscular forces arises from toxic forces through the alimentary canal. 6. Therefore, we would use the Eno Salt as an eliminant, and keep the eliminations above nominal, so that there is the cleansing of the system at least twice each day. Also we would use occasionally the high enemas to cleanse or evacuate the colon. This will make for a relief of the toxic forces and thus eliminate the sources of the disturbance in the nerve and muscular forces of the body. 7. Precautions should be taken occasionally regarding the rest of the conditions, as has been indicated. 8. In regard to the mental attitudes, the relations that have existed and do exist in the present between the self and the associate or companion or friend, or lover, there should not be ANY self-condemnation. And if there is no SELF- condemnation there may NOT be then the condemning of others. 9. Then, for the greater satisfaction, the greater aid and help for each, there should be sought those relationships that make for the abilities of each to supply that needed in the other's experience; in the physical, the mental and the spiritual relationships. 10. This should be, then, as we find, the attitude. 11. To be sure, only self may be controlled. But if there are those relationships that are felt, are declared by the friend to be existent - if there is the care, physically and mentally, for the associations and activities - then the activities of self will be returned in the manner in which there is the meting out. 12. If the feeling has grown cold, if the nature of the activities of the body has been of such import that it may be within the mind of self justified - not by hearsay, but - if ye would be forgiven, ye would forgive - build then upon that which is thy concept of the loving, forgiving Christ-Consciousness. 13. Not that such relations or activities were by Him condoned, but rather was there the consideration of the desires of the body as well as the mental attitudes, circumstances and conditions. 14. So with self. For the needs of that as may bring into the experience, in the present, build upon that in self that is the answer for the hope, the faith, the EXPERIENCES; that ye may know in the oneness of purpose, oneness of desire, to keep that which IS the whole import and purpose of thy material relationships in thy activities, in thy environs, in thy surroundings! 15. Do not condemn. Do not condone. But as ye would that would be done to thee, do ye even so to the other - which is in keeping with thy concept of thy CHRISTIAN faith, thy CHRISTIAN hope! 16. Thus ye will find that such activities and attitudes will bring into thy experience the greater peace. Not by "Don't do this - Don't do that! I won't have this - I won't have that!" Rather in that same manner in which ye have held and do hold in thy own heart and mind the love not of self, not of desire as to satisfying of physical relationships or activities, but in the singleness of purpose that each day, each activity may be a manifestation of being a channel of blessing to someone day by day!



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17. Only in that attitude, in that purpose, may ye find within thine own heart and mind that which will bring peace and harmony BETWEEN thee, or will give to thee the all good conscience. 18. KNOW that it is better to trust a heart or body, and that deceiving, than to doubt that body which IF believing would BLESS thy life with true understanding! 19. Keep thy faith in HIM, that ALL will be and is right! And make thy life, thy activities in accord with same! We are through for the present. REPORTS OF READING 528-16 F 30 [edited] R2. 5/7/38 "I rec'd your letter this morning and you don't know how much I do appreciate your helping me. If I ever needed someone to help me I do now. I got the rdg. Wed. night and appreciate your sending it special. I was in such a state of anguish when it came that it was like a drink of water in the Sahara desert. He was to see me by this past Wed. and tell me what we were going to do but he failed to come and I haven't seen him yet. Mr. Cayce, I am desperate. We have meant so much to each other in the past 5 yrs. that I feel that life without him isn't worth living. We had a complete hope chest that he had given me mostly, sterling silver goblets, two diamond rings, wrist watch and everything nice one person could have given another. I love him even after all he has done to me. Is there anything possible I could do to get him back?... R3. 5/9/38 EC's letter to [528]: "Yours of Saturday afternoon just received. Thank you, appreciate your confidence in me, and hope and pray may council you aright, at this time, think can appreciate your feelings but first let me say, don't let your anxiety get the best of you - just pray about it the more often - asking that you do the right thing that as is best at all times for each of you, and am sure you will find that HE will answer you, and bring you that Peace He has promised to every one of us that will call earnestly on his Name. "For a moment - lets analyse a part of your information in Life Rdg. [528-14], on first page, Par. 4 it says: 'Let the entity first determine in self what is my Ideal - physical, mental spiritual - And know unless it is founded in things spiritual, it must eventually turn and rend thee' Or is saying you must know just what your desire is - toward Physical-Mental and Spiritual things and conditions and that they must be spiritual in their concept - or they will bring remorse. That am sure you understand - but how to apply that under the existing circumstance is your question - What then would you have the circumstances be - Hold to that thought whatever you have decided - then Pray about it ask HIM to bring it about - putting all your trust in God and he will bring it to pass. Not that you are to sit still - No, do what you are prompted to do make a point to see him, tell him what you wish, he loves you - of that you may be sure - and then act and be as if it is just that way - that is the only way - never fear but he will come when you ask him - if you have prayed about it and in the manner indicated. Your work has been, is too much tied up in the spiritual life of others - you can and will build a home - and still bring light to the minds and hearts of many - Wish could sit down and talk this all over with you but am sure you will get just the right thing to do now [528] - take it all to Jesus - He cares - He hears - He will direct you. Never fear.



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"On second page of Life Reading, [528-14], Par. 13: 'One very high strung, and making for great variations in its way or manner of expressing its self; yet, tempered with patience, love, sympathy' - this as you see [528] is your saving grace as it were, is the promise as it were that will you just be patient - show love, show sympathy - not ask for these for is like life its self - 'would you have life give life' would you have love - sympathy - and the like you have to give it - not demand it - give it and it is yours. Quite a difference - but you can and will do this am sure and every thing will come out alright - a trying period for you - just don't become panicky - hold on to God - in Jesus Christ - and every thing will come out alright. "Feel mighty like was telling you something you already knew - sure I am - but you have just forgotten it for the moment - pass up his neglect - think rather of all the love shown in that hope chest in all the lovely preparations that have been planned - think of those - and call him not to remind him of neglect - not of any of the many things that might come to your mind - but to remind him of many of the things that have been planned in building a Godly home for each of you, and it will work out alright - Remember God has promised many times - 'try me and see but I may open the very windows of Heaven to pour a blessing on you' and that means you [528], you. Just you try it. "Write me again soon, won't you, with Love and may the blessing of the Peace of the Christ keep you..." R8. 12/7/38 "I suppose you have thought I had dropped out of existence but I am living in ... We moved in August. I left ... the first of June and spent the entire summer at Peabody [Institute of Music, Nashville, Tenn.?]. I came here the last of August and am still here. I have no idea where I will be a year from now. My life is not settled, and the future is black to me. Of course you know why I could never go back to ... My heart was broken there and it would just kill me to ever go back there. I am teaching piano here and am playing the organ and directing the choir at the largest church in ... I have been very fortunate in getting a place in a church with a big three manual organ to play on. "I am taking voice and two theory courses over at ... College - 42 miles from here. I go over every Wed. and take private work. I am trying to finish up my Bachelor of Music degree. "I know I am doing a lot of work - probably more than I should do, but I have to keep busy or I would be in the asylum. I have no idea what will happen to me but I really don't care a lot. "My health is fair. I still have neuritis terribly bad all over my body and am extremely nervous but I have had enough to stand to put me in the grave. I don't see that the neuritis is any better but I am stronger. I work 7 days a wk. and at nights a lot with the choir. I don't sleep well but I just think too much about my trouble to sleep. That is why I try to work all the time. I have thought that I should be checked but I just put it off. The rdg. would say not to worry so much and I can't help that when I have lost everything that I wanted in the world. This is in the strictest confidence….



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R17. 3/61 HLC taped an interview with Mrs. [528] via telephone in Ky. She said: "I became ill about eight months before I obtained the first rdg. for the condition [528-3] on 1/14/37. I was examined at the Haggert Clinic in Nashville, Tenn. At first I had symptoms something like flu or malaria. That is what they first thought I had. There was a generalized aching all over the body, and a low grade temperature. By the time I had the rdg. I was hard - all the flesh from the hips to the knees was just as hard as it could be. I was not suffering pain, except just the aching. All the upper part of my body was swollen, and when I smiled my face was so swollen that I couldn't see out of my eyes. I had a pone [hardness] all down my back, and my arms were swollen. I was swollen all over my body except from my knees to my feet, and from my hips to my thighs the flesh was HARD. My condition was getting progressively worse at the time I obtained the reading. The main treatment, as I remember, was Castor Oil Packs. I had to lie in these packs for three hours at a time, three times a day; in for three hours and out for two hours, and there was some medication but I have forgotten what it was. A little later the Wet Cell Appliance was recommended, and I did use it. Later on the olive oil rubs were advised. "In a week's time after beginning the treatments the swelling began to leave my face, and it just gradually left. By the summer of 1937 the swelling was just in my thighs a little bit. In September of 1937 I went back to work, as an organist at the Methodist Church. "Yes, I completely recovered. In 1942 I got married and am still married but have no children. I am still active as an organist and have had no return of the trouble." R19. 8/12/65 GD's note: Recently we heard that Mrs. [528] is still leading a normal, healthy life as a busy housewife, organist, music teacher, etc.



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INDEX OF READING 587-4 F 44 [edited]

Attitudes & Emotions: Forgiveness Par. 8 IDEALS: SERVICE Jesus: Grace: Law of Par. 8 Karma: Talents Par. 4 Soul Development: Application Par. 4, 6 Vocational Guidance: Writing Par. 13--16 587-4 F 44, 7/1/35 1. GC: You will have before you the entity known as [587], present in this room. You will give a mental and spiritual reading for her at this time, with special reference to the greatest possible service this entity may render humanity through her mental and spiritual activity in this life. You will answer the questions that may be asked. 2. EC: Yes, we have the entity here, now known as or called [587]. 3. It has been given through these sources, as respecting the activities of this entity through the sojourns in the earth, that much has been and may be gained concerning the manner of the real or inner development of the entity. 4. And as known or experienced by those in the material plane, or in any plane of consciousness, those abilities that are manifested are the outgrowth of the application of opportunities by an individual entity in this or that experience. 5. In such considerations, then, it would be well that these varied activities be studied in relationships to what are the motivative influences in the mental forces of the entity in the present. 6. Then it may be seen (as we have given) that in the aiding of others there comes the greater aid for self, IF the application of that aid is in or made a portion of the entity itself. 7. Hence there is that factor which may be said to be the redeeming point (when considered from the basis as to what redemption means); that is, the name in which an act is done. 8. For while each soul, each entity, meets that it has done here and there, the forgiveness manifested by the activities of an entity in an experience is that which cleanses through the name, IN the name, in which such is done. 9. In considering the manners in which the entity, now known as or called [587] has applied itself in the present - in the ever present, we find: 10. There are given those inner experiences that deal with not only meeting self but many manners, ways and means in which OTHERS may also be aided and be - as it were, in the material plane now - in a more equal ratio with the opportunities of the fellow man.



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11. These are a natural consequence of the entity's activities, the entity's desires. As indicated, these oft run into specific directions; when they have had to do or to deal with the intercourse, interchange of this or that portion of entities' or individuals' experiences one with another. Hence these are the more often of a universal nature. 12. Hence, as we find indicated by the experiences of the entity, the activities and abilities of the entity, the GREATER service in the present is in aiding those - through that which may be presented TO the entity in its seeking - to be at an at-oneness; or making for itself an at-oneness with the desires of the universality of the equalization of the influences between the relative activities of individuals' relationships. 13. Such a service might be through writings that would influence the experiences of many; and much that may be presented to those in authority in high and low places, in local, state or even national relationships. 14. These would be presented to and through those channels that are seeking manners, ways and measures to make the greater COOPERATIVE forces and influences in the experiences of groups, classes, masses. 15. Through THESE manners may the entity offer, give and make the greater contribution of itself to its fellow man. 16. Not that those interests which are so defined as to its self-expressions in the varied ways and manners are to be forgotten, nor swallowed up in the ministering of self to others through such channels as just indicated; but giving expression in these may only make for a greater intensification of the attunements of self to the universality of the influences of force and power when these are given as message, as undertakings, as writings, to those that be in position, in power, for their ministration to the fellow man. 17. That oft self is not know, or that only a portion little by little is taken from that present, should not discourage the entity. For, "He that would be greatest among you, let him be servant of all."



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INDEX OF READING 1096-1 F 50 [edited] Astrology: Jupiter Par. 8 : Mercury Par. 8 : Venus Par. 9, 10 Attitudes & Emotions: Forgiveness Par. 5 : Love: General Par. 10--13 Human Relations: General Par. 7 Planetary Sojourns Par. 7 TEXT OF READING 1096-1 F 50 (Writer, Divorced), 1/6/36 3. In giving that which may be helpful in the present experience, we find that two of the earthly sojourns stand foremost in the activities of the entity - and in that accomplished or that purposed. Yet these are not alone. For what the entity in those experiences did about the opportunities makes for much that becomes a portion of the entity's experience in the present. 4. But these are well to consider in undoing, in meeting, in atoning - through those channels that may be or are in the expression of the activities in the present. 5. While the influences of astrological and of material sojourn become a portion of the entity's experience, and must be met, there is prepared for each soul a way of escape. For not of self alone may one meet self; but in not only the forgiveness in self but in the abilities of expressing self that others may forgive also. 6. As to the astrological aspects, then, we find: 7. Jupiter is a great influence, with Mercury. Not because of the position of these at the time or moment of birth, but rather because of the entity's experience in the environs of those. And as Jupiter and Mercury yield their cosmic forces of influence upon the earth (as of others about the earth), such influence becomes as an urge in the experience. Thus the condition is met by the application of will respecting such urges; using or making as the judgment in same that criterion which is the saving experience in EVERY human soul. For the body perisheth, but the deeds, the thoughts, the acts of individuals live ON in that influence which such individuals have upon those about them. 8. Jupiter, then, makes for a broad experience; the activities in relation to things that will induce, promote, expression or thought in the minds of others. Its conjunction with the Mercurian influence would induce towards that of writing, expression, and ESPECIALLY in fields where we find that one experience (yea, more - but one great experience) may come in writing, through the psychic influence that may be experienced by the entity, of that experience in the earth which is to be met and coped with by so many lands, so many peoples!



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9. From Venus we find rather a staid influence, or that attenuating influence that makes for questionings that arise - and may arise - in the experience of the entity. 10. Hence the necessity of cultivating in the experience of the entity in the present not only earthly friendships, earthly love, but rather that which is the basis OF or the influence PROMOTING same in those relationships as one to another. In other words, that the experience of love is not for the expressions that SELF may be exalted, or that the ones upon whom such is bestowed may be exalted, but rather that the GLORY of the Creative Forces - that prompt same - may be exalted in the earth. Or that, as friendship, as love, as the experience of same becomes a portion of an entity, it is INDEED as the bright and morning star, the lily of the valley, the rose of Sharon; that which brings peace and harmony and JOY in the experience of others! 11. For it thinketh no evil, it HEARETH no evil, it doeth no evil. 12. And without it in the experience of each soul, the expressions in materiality become as not worthwhile; as a drug that saps the abilities for the awakening of hope, of patience, of brotherly love, of kindness. 13. For it is the basis of the spirit of truth in materiality! 14. Then, as to the appearances of the entity in the earth and those that make for an influence in the innate urges, we find that the innate urges are not only from the astrological sojourns but from the earthly sojourns - that become as not only expressions of the subconscious or superconscious self but of aroused consciousnesses. 15. For the variation of man from the kingdoms about him is his awareness of his ability to hurt or to aid others.



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INDEX OF READING 1532-1 F 18 [edited] Astrology: Saturn Par. 18--21 Attitudes & Emotions: Duty Par. 15 : Earth Sojourns Par. 26, 27 : Forgiveness Par. 22, 23 : Resentment Par. 20, 21 Child Training Par. 42 Ideals Par. 19 Incarnations: Bible: New Testament: Jesus Par. 39--43 TEXT OF READING 1532-1 F 18 (High School Graduate) This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce, this 10th day of February, 1938. 14. While the entity is correct in being independent, but not so independent as to become one to be rude to those where duties and obligations and influences of the nature arise respecting same. 15. Duty is well, but the lack of love influence may oft times make for misunderstanding. Cultivate rather that in thy experience with duty; not as duty alone but let thy duties always be as OPPORTUNITIES for the expressing or manifesting of that as may be chosen as thy ideal. 16. Have thy ideal, yes - in the material, in the social, in the economic; but above all in the spiritual. For unless all of these - while they are one - are founded upon the spiritual, they will turn upon thee. This indeed is what is meant by that given, "What profit it a man if he gain the whole world and lose his own soul?" or what profit a man who lays up treasures where moth and rust do corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal? 17. Rather lay up the treasures in the heart, the love, the spiritual things. For these bring the harmony and peace in the experience of the individual that may become the stay, and that upon which one may rest with when the storms of life come about that are in the experience of all. 18. We find influences in Saturn as well as in Mercury and Neptune. 19. Hence there will come into the experience those changes that would be very radical - or the OPPORTUNITIES for same. As to whether the entity makes the choice of these or not, this is up to the entity. But do not always judge such changes or such opportunities for the material benefits alone. If the outcome, the growth and the association coincide with that which is set as thy ideal in the relationships of every nature - this should be rather the criterion or the measuring stick to which the entity would turn under such experiences.



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20. Wrath or anger also become a part of the entity. With the determinations and with its abilities, do not let these become such as to build resentments ever, or the determinations to be free or rid of those things that may in their very association and experience become the very foundation upon which all of that thou may build in thy experience really rests. 21. Then keep the head cool, and warm the heart more to those things pertaining to its associations with individuals, groups, or activities of any nature. For know it is indeed true, as has been so oft given, "As ye would that men should do to you do ye even so to them." 22. And again, "As ye do unto the least of thy brethren, ye do unto thy Maker." If ye forgive not those who have in any manner caused thee disturbance or distress, how may ye expect thy heavenly Father to forgive you of thy trespasses, of thy shortcomings? 23. Keep these then rather in mind. Not as merely tenets that would apply to someone else, but apply them in thy OWN daily experience; and ye will find much more harmony as ye develop that in thy OWN experience and associations with others. 26. As to the appearances or manifestations in the earth, these we find varied in their associations and in many and varied environs; yet oft through the urges of an emotional nature have an influence upon the entity. 27. Yet often others may say of the entity that there is little or no emotion in the entity itself; but it lies latent - and once aroused, do not confuse same with judgment. 39. Before that we find (among those having an influence upon the entity in the present) the entity was in that land during the period when the Master walked in the earth; and when there were those gatherings of the many that came to hear the teachings as the Master taught by the sea and in the mountain. 40. And especially on those occasions when He blessed children, for the entity was among those children blessed by Him - also among those women and children when there was the feeding of the five thousand, also in that period of the feeding of the four thousand. 41. Hence to see the multiplying of things and experiences in the hand will always be a part of the entity. Hence while the entity is not stingy, it is not too easy either with that which is attained or gained by itself. Its desire to reach its goal, its desire to know and to have, to be, becomes rather the part of the entity. 42. Do not let these become a selfish thing. Let them be rather as He gave, when He blessed you - "Except ye become as little children, ye shall in no wise enter in"; unless ye are as forgiving, unless ye are as generous, unless ye are as dependent as little children - these become in their deeper sense the meaning, the influence that arises in the experience of the entity. 43. The name then was Mariah.



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Astrology: Saturn Par. 12, 13 Attitudes & Emotions: Faults & Virtues Par. 6, 7 : Forgiveness Par. 14 HOME & MARRIAGE : Divorce Par. 42-A, 43-A Ideals Par. 47-A TEXT OF READING 2468-1 F 22 (Housewife, Protestant), 3/20/41 4. Much might be given - of many natures - respecting varied effects latent and manifested in the abilities of the entity, pro and con. 5. Yet, these interpretations may prove to be helpful in the entity's fulfilling that purpose for which it entered this present experience. 6. Then, in giving this information, - that which is helpful should be stressed, and that as may prove a stumblingstone should be minimized by the entity. 7. For, remember, only the fruit of the spirit beareth that which is creative in the experience here, now, and always. 11. Then, do not demand of others that which ye, yourself, are not willing to abide by - in thy own experience. 12. In Saturn we find the changes that have been and may ever be a part of the entity's experience; making for that influence which brings about changes in environs, in associations, in the way of thinking, and in the activities as in relationships to many. 13. To be sure, these in themselves bring problems that are to be met with judgement, consideration, and - most of all - the manner in which ye would that others do to thee, do ye even so to them. 14. As ye would be forgiven, so forgive the shortcomings in others - that are oft reflected in self. 15. These be the manners necessary - in the mental and the spiritual urges - for the better relations, the better activities in this material plane. 42. (Q) What should I do now in relation to my husband, [5001]? Should I seek a reconciliation or accept a divorce? Should I enter a countersuit? (A) DO NOT enter a countersuit. Seek reconciliation, - if that is desired in self; not as to attain that over which the disturbance was caused, but to attain that necessary for you to be the better channel, as a helpmeet one for the other. 43. (Q) Does he love me enough to treat me kindly, should I go back to him? (A) DO ye love him enough, you'd better ask! Do ye love him enough to want to do that ye would demand of him, or to bring again into the experience that as brought thee together? Do not question him. Rather question the self, as to whether or not ye are capable or worthy of the love that would bring the harmony into the experience of each. 47. (Q) Please give me some spiritual advice that will help me at this time. (A) DO NOT condemn - self or others; if ye would live in harmony, in peace with others. KNOW thy ideal - and the author of same. Then LIVE that ideal!



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Attitudes & Emotions: Forgiveness Par. 30 : Love Par. 29 Incarnations: America Par. 25--30 Jesus: Pattern Par. 30 TEXT OF READING 2629-1 F 55 (School Counselor, Catholic), 11/29/41

4. In giving the interpretations of the records as we find them, many phases of the activities in the present - as in the sojourns through the earth plane - are to be taken into consideration. 5. These we choose with the desire and purpose that this may be a helpful experience for the entity; not only to encourage the entity in the present experience but that it may better fulfill the purpose for which it entered this sojourn; that it, the entity, may better be a channel of blessings to others, - which has been and is the entity's intent and purpose. 22. While all may not be given in the present, some having been met, put behind, some are yet to be a part of the experience as various aspects of the relationships are developed. 23. For, even in this experience, there should come the necessity of the entity making a choice as to how and in what manner it may administer a great deal of this world's goods. These will come from unexpected sources; and thus will require that there be choices made that have been apart of this entity's experience, even in this material sojourn. 24. Then, as to the appearances in the earth that we would choose to denote here: 25. Before this the entity was in the land of the present sojourn; among those that early settled in this land, in and about what is now a portion of Massachusetts, when there were those activities in the attempt to establish a manner, a way of individual thought from religious persecutions. These brought the desire then for freedom in that of worship, in the dealings and relationships one with another. 26. The entity then was active in bringing about the establishing of better relationships with the natives, that brought about the desire for practical educational facilities for the young peoples of the land. 27. Then, as Catherine Ainsworth, the entity was responsible for the establishing of such activities in the providence town. 28. In those periods the entity had the abilities to build in the consciousness of those entrusted to her care, much of those activities in which relationships are borne in the present to those who have come or who may be as yet in the environ of the entity for spiritual and mental counsel. 29. For, as indicated, the ability for the application of love as related to tolerance is the greater virtue in the entity's present experience. 30. Thus in thy dealings with others, magnify their virtues, minimize their faults. For, even as thy Lord condemned no one, even as He forgave, so would you forgive. Even as thou counseled with those in that period, acting as the teacher, the instructor, in the abilities for practical application of life and to meet same in others.



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INDEX OF READING 3292-1 F 47 [edited] Astrology: Mars Par. 16 Attitudes & Emotions: Animosity Par. 16 : Faults & Virtues Par. 11 : Forgiveness Par. 12 : Humility Par. 17 : Judgement Par. 30, 52-A, 57-A : Patience Par. 8, 9 : Self-Condemnation Par. 45-A, 56-A : Selflessness Par. 45-A

Bible: Characters: Barnabas Par. 27 : Luke Par. 27 : Paul Par. 27 Child Training Par. 47-A--49-A Consciousness: Christ Par. 20, 35 Home & Marriage: Divorce Par. 48-A, 49-A : Parenthood Par. 47-A : General Par. 31 : TRIANGLES Incarnations: America Par. 50-A, 53-A : Atlantis Par. 36--39 : Bible: New Testament Par. 27--31 : Old Testament Par. 32--35 : Egypt: Ra Ta Par. 36--39 Jesus: Grace: Law Of Par. 9 Karma: General Par. 19 : Psychological: Home & Marriage Par. 50-A, 53-A Mind: The Builder Par. 19 Sin: Dis-Ease Par. 39 Soul Development: Non-Interference Par. 39, 47-A : Service Par. 28, 43 Time: Space Par. 9 Triune: Holy Par. 7, 19, 20

Work: E.C.: Quotations & Similes: "Actions Speak Louder Than Words" Par. 47-A, 51-A "Co-Creator With God" Par. 31 "First Find Self" Par. 41 "Just Being Kind..." Par. 33 "Less And Less Of Self" Par. 9 "Life Is Continuous" Par. 6 "Practice What You Preach" Par. 51-A "Stand Aside And Watch Self Pass..." Par. 19 "Tried In Fires Of Self" Par. 21 "Try Counts As Righteousness" Par. 56-A



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BACKGROUND OF READING 3292-1 F 47 B1. 6/7/43 Letter: "On October eighth I will have been married twenty-two years. My husband has many excellent qualities and is generous to a fault. Physically I am nicely taken care of, but there are other conditions that cause me much concern and I hardly know what to do about them. I have two daughters, one sixteen and one fourteen years of age. For many years my husband has been interested in other women but never too seriously until now. This is one of the problems I am facing. I have only known about the other woman for a little more than two years, altho the affair has been going on for seven or eight years. My husband has done some very wonderful things for her - things that are done only for those one loves. When I first learned about it I thought I just wouldn't be able to endure it but God heard my prayers and came to my aid in a very wonderful way by removing the anguish entirely. I can't tell you how it was done, I just know that it is gone forever. Even though I am no longer hurt by his actions, I do not wish to stand in his way of happiness but I feel my first concern should be the children and what is best for them. My children seem to have very little respect or courtesy for me. I do not know what has brought about this attitude, it hurts and distresses me so much. Surely I must be at fault to be such a failure in every way... Maybe my vision and understanding is just too small. Maybe I haven't used wisely what God has given me. I seem confused about so many things. I just don't know what to do but with all my heart I desire to do the right thing." B2. 6/10/43 Letter: "I shall pray and meditate about the reading for I want only such information as He is willing that I receive. I want to do my duty to the best of my ability but I do get discouraged and I am not always sure that my decisions are right. Above all else my desire is to do the will of my Father and not disappoint Him. He has not promised us anything in this world but trials and tribulations but my hope is that thru Him I will have the faith, courage and strength to overcome them. Your voice over the phone seemed so friendly and near." TEXT OF READING 3292-1 F 47 This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce, this 15th day of October, 1943. 2. EC: (In going back over the years from the present - " - '43 - '33 - '13 - lovely person - 1903 - 1895.") 4. In giving an interpretation of the records as we find them here, there is much from which to choose. But this information we choose with the desire and purpose that it may be a helpful experience for this entity; enabling it to better fulfill those purposes for which it entered this experience. 5. In choosing the records for interpretation, it is well that the premise from which these are taken be given the entity. For, these records will require study, self-analysis, and the putting away self to become more and more selfless, as the entity is experiencing.



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6. Life is continuous. An entity, a soul, if it is to be eternal with Him, the way, the truth and the light, must ever become - then - as His prayer was: FATHER, I PRAY THAT I MAY HAVE THE GLORY WITH THEE THAT I HAD BEFORE THE WORLD WAS. 7. This, then, is not just a saying but a reality. Thus, as the entity is experiencing, each is body, mind, soul. And each realm has its attributes, its laws, its factors; as the body, as the mind, as the soul. So is Father, Son and Holy Spirit. So is the attaining from the awareness in time, in space. 8. Then in patience, as He has given you become aware of your soul. 9. The entity has been and is being tried, as in time, in space. It is through patience, through less and less of self, that the entity may become aware not only of its relationships to the Creative Forces or God, but of the manner in which it may contribute the more. Those opportunities have been given through the grace, the love of Creative Forces; that the life, as it presents itself to the throne of grace or mercy may be purified in the light of His abiding presence. 10. Through the consciousness of the entity in this experience, there has become an awareness of faults, failures - in self, in others. Yet, as has been indicated from the beginning of man's experience with the knowledge of Creative Force - make thy paths straight. Not make someone else's path straight, but make thine own path straight. Find in self peace, hope; that ye would present to Him in thy search for thy relationship with Him. 11. Thus we find there are urges latent and manifested. There are virtues, there are faults in the experience of this entity. Yet we would magnify the virtues, we would minimize the faults. For as ye would that men should do to you do ye even so to them. 12. In thy dealings with thy problems, with thy fellow man, do to them as ye would as they should do to you. For the prayer is: "Father, forgive - even as I forgive those that trespass against me." Only, then, as we forgive are we forgiven. 13. We find abilities in Venus, Jupiter, Mercury, Mars, as a part of the entity's consciousness. 14. Thus the entity is one endowed with the abilities to attract, to meet emergencies. 15. The influences in Jupiter are of that nature that may be applied in contributing to the welfare of others. 16. Yet, as in Mars, we find a dominant self that easily overshadows those not so strong in self, and creates oft animosities in the experiences of others - in making them feel inferior to the abilities of the entity. 17. Learn, then, the lesson as He gave - in thy greater activity: Keep humble. Not that the activities of others humble thee, never; but in thine own hopes, thine own desires. For, the command is, - God first; and thy neighbor, thy brother, thy child, as thyself. See each relationship as self in the other one's place. Even as He, the Master, gave: "He that would be the greatest among you is the servant of all." 18. As ye then minister, so will ye be ministered unto.



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19. Thus as we find in the experiences in the earth, one only meets self. Learn, then, to stand oft aside and watch self pass by - even in those influences that at times are torments to thy mind. Remember, MIND is the builder. Just as Father, Son, Holy Spirit; body, mind, soul. 20. Then the Master - as the mind - is the way, is the how, that one becomes aware through application, through administration of the hopes, the desires, the faith of the soul itself. For, mind is of body and of soul, and when purified in the Christ-Consciousness it lives on and on as such. 21. Remember, then, that all are tried as in the fires of self. For He has not willed that any soul should perish, but has with every temptation, every trial, prepared a way of escape. 22. And they that are His, He will not allow to be tempted beyond that they are able to bear. 27. Before that the entity was in the Holy Land, during those periods when there were many convinced in their minds on the day of Pentecost. The entity later was among those that were as messengers to the church in Laodicea. Being among those caught in the disputations that arose with Paul, Barnabas, Lucius, Luke, the entity became as one adrift because of the circumstance, because of strife - and turned again to the world experience. 28. Then in the name Eloirn, the entity gained and lost, and gained again through the latter days when the entity became the mini

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