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Healing Series Circulating File

HEALING: MUSIC A compilation of Extracts from the Edgar Cayce Readings

Edgar Cayce Readings Copyrighted by Edgar Cayce Foundation 1971, 1993-2009 All Rights Reserved These readings or parts thereof may not be reproduced in any form without permission in writing from the Edgar Cayce Foundation 215 67th Street Virginia Beach, VA 23451

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HEALING: MUSIC CIRCULATING FILE Circulating Files are collections of verbatim quotes of what Edgar Cayce said during his readings on a given subject or, in some cases everything. We have medical circulating files which focus on the over 9, 000 health-related readings with subjects from Acidity-Alkalinity to Weight Loss. We also have non-medical circulating files on a broad range of topics, for example Egypt: Sphinx, Pyramids, and Hall of Records, Fear and Its Far-Reaching Effects, Advice to Parents, Serving in Accord with Ideals, and Business Advice. Each circulating file is simply a collection of reading quotes or full readings given for different individuals on a similar subject or disease. The A.R.E. cannot and does not suggest treatments for physical ailments nor make claims about the effectiveness of the therapies. We encourage anyone working with the health readings to do so under a doctor's care and advice. The circulating files support the research aspect of the Cayce work. We appreciate any feedback informing us of progress made in improving one’s life or achieving good health by applying suggestions given in the readings. Please send any feedback (testimonies, experiences, results, etc.) to: Library: Circulating File Desk A.R.E. 215 67th St Virginia Beach VA 23451 Or e-mail: [email protected] Please note: The complete Edgar Cayce Readings are available through the members only section of our web site, EdgarCayce.org or on CD-ROM. Some circulating files contain commentaries or summaries written by physicians. These reports are to be used as a basis for further research in the form of controlled studies, and should not be misinterpreted to be either a refutation or an endorsement by the doctor. Referral doctors wanting to borrow a file for an extended period may do so by writing to the Library: Circulating File Desk. Our hope is that through the Cayce readings you will find the wholeness and oneness which is God's plan for us. Blessings, A.R.E. Member Services Team

There are in truth no incurable conditions…. 3744-2

This Circulating File consists of the Edgar Cayce psychic readings on healing and music. The information is not intended for self-diagnosis nor self-treatment. Please consult a qualified health care professional before following any advice contained within this file. Articles may be included because the information supports the remedies and therapies described in the Edgar Cayce readings or are of a helpful nature. Their inclusion does not imply endorsement or recommendation. Before following any advice contained in the articles, please seek the counsel of your doctor.

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Healing: Music Contents

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A. Introduction to the Edgar Cayce Readings on Health & Healing

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B. “Music for Healing” by Mary Ellen Carter

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C. “A Study of a Great Musician” by Mary Ellen Carter

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D. “The Healing Sound” by Shirley Rabb Winston

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E. “Music: Medicine for the New Millennium” by Don Campbell

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F. Extracts from the Readings

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G. Case Studies from the Readings: 1. Reading # 275-35, 20-year-old woman, 11/21/33

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2. Reading # 275-43, same woman, 4/1/35

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3. Reading # 758-37, 11-year-old boy (abnormal), 5/10/33

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4. Reading # 758-38, same boy, 11/6/34

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5. Reading # 933-1 edited, 16-year-old boy, 7/28/31 vocational guidance 50 6. Reading # 933-2, same person, 6/7/35

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7. Reading # 933-3, same man, 7/16/41

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8. Reading # 949-12, 23-year-old man, vocational guidance

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9. Reading # 1804-1, 52-year-old man, vocational guidance

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10. Reading # 1861-2, 33-year-old man, 11/23/39 vocational guidance 66 11. Reading # 1861-12 edited, same man, 6/22/42

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12. Reading # 2527-1, 5-year-old girl (deaf)

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13. Reading # 2584-1, 11-month-old boy (Franz Liszt)

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14. Reading # 2712-1, 22-year-old woman (mental illness)

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15. Reading # 2943-1, 62-year-old man (stroke)

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16. Reading # 3259-1, 11-year-old boy (abnormal)

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17. Reading # 3401-1, 15-year-old girl (encephalitis aftereffects)

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18. Reading # 3908-1, 45-year-old woman, vocational guidance

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19. Reading # 4223-3, teenage girl (deaf)

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H. The Glad Helper’s Prayer Group

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H. Related Circulating Files and Research Bulletins*: 1. Healing Series: Principles of Healing, Consistency in Healing, etc. 2. Suggestive Therapeutics, Vol. 1 & 2 3. Vibrations 4. Visualization

(Q) What is the note of the musical scale to which I vibrate? (A) As we have indicated, Ah - This is not R, but Ah - aum [A U M], see? These are the sounds. Those that respond to the centers of the body, in opening the centers so that the kundaline forces arise to that activity through those portions of the body. Sound these, and ye will find them in thyself. They are the manners or ways of seeking. For as ye have understood, if ye have read Him and His conversation with His friends, His disciples as respecting John, - John was a great entity, none greater. And yet the least in the kingdom of heaven was greater than he. What meaneth this manner of speech? They that have wisdom are great, they that have understanding as to the manner to APPLY same for the good of self AND others, - not for self at the expense of others, but for others, - are in the awareness of the kingdom. Thus, as to the note of thy body, - is there always the response to just one? Yes. As we have indicated oft, for this entity as well as others, there are certain notes to which there is a response, but is it always the same? No more than thy moods or thy tendencies, UNLESS ye have arisen to the understanding of perfect attunement. When a violin or an instrument is attuned to harmony, is it out of tune when struck by the same motion, the same activity? Does it bring forth the same sound? So with thy body, thy mind, thy soul. It is dependent upon the tuning, - whether with the infinite or with self, or with worldly wisdom. For these, to be sure, become the mysteries of life to some, - the mysteries of attuning. What seek ye? Him, self, or what? He is within and beareth witness. The tone, then, - find it in thyself, if ye would be enlightened. To give the tune or tone as Do, Ah - aum - would mean little; unless there is the comprehending, the understanding of that to which ye are attempting to attune, - in the spiritual, the mental, the material. There IS music in jazz, but is there perfect harmony in same? There IS harmony in a symphony, as in the voices as attuned to the infinite - a spirit and a body poured out in aid or the search for the soul. There is no greater than that as may be expressed in that of, "O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! would God I had died for thee, O Absalom, my son, my son!" To what is this attuned? What IS the note there? That as of the realization of the lack of training the mind of the son in the way of the Lord, rather than in the knowledge of controlling individuals. This, then, is indeed the way of harmony, the way of the pitch, the way of the tone. It is best sounded by what it arouses in thee, - where, when, and under what circumstance. 2072-10, 32-year-old woman, 7/22/42

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Introduction to the Cayce Readings on Health and Healing No matter what illness or ailment concerns us, certain basic principles about health and healing are relevant. These are the premises upon which all of the Cayce health information rests. For those who would like to make a more careful study of these basic principles, the recommended Circulating File is entitled Principles of Healing. Here, in essence, are the ideas found in that file. They may prove to be very useful to your study of the specific ailment that requires healing for you. The first fundamental idea about healing requires that we maintain a creative balance between two principles: 1. All healing comes from the infinite - that is, from attunement and harmony with our spiritual source. The infinite is just as accessible and available in the visible, physical world as it is in the invisible realm. 2. At the same time, each person must take responsibility for his or her own healing process. No one can simply sit back and wait passively for healing to occur. This second principle - the need for self-responsibility - can take many forms. For example, healing requires attunement, and no one knows better than ourselves exactly what has gotten us out of attunement. Often, if we look closely at our lives, we can see (without needing a gifted medical clairvoyant such as Edgar Cayce) what's causing our illness. To illustrate self-responsibility further, the human body has a marvelous, innate drive to heal itself, but we've got to do our part to help. A broken bone will naturally try to mend; however, the fracture needs to be set properly for the healing to be complete and effective. Cayce stresses the healing ability of the body: Remember, the body does gradually renew itself constantly. Do not look upon the conditions which have existed as not being able to be eradicated from the system. . . Hold to that KNOWLEDGE - and don't think of it as just theory that the body CAN, the body DOES renew itself! 1548-3 Another important principle relates to energy medicine, a new field for which Edgar Cayce was a pioneer. His readings consistently speak of the roles played by vibrations or vibratory forces - right down to the level of individual atoms. According to Cayce, there is a type of consciousness that exists in each atom. Although most of the passages about the atomic physics of healing seem rather esoteric, it might be easier to follow the analogy of the attunement of a stringed musical instrument. A violin or piano that is out of tune makes sour, discordant music - symbolic of disease or illness. Just as a skilled musician can bring the instrument back into attunement, we experience healing when our vibrations - right down to the atomic level - are adjusted in a correct manner. In essence, all healing is bringing the vibrations into harmony from within. Balance among body, mind, and spirit is another key to Cayce's philosophy of healing. For healing to be complete and lasting, we must recognize and meet the needs of each of these three levels. Virtually no illness or disease can be treated successfully at only one of these three levels. Edgar Cayce Readings copyright 1971, 1993-2009 by the Edgar Cayce Foundation

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What's more, Cayce affirms that the human body will naturally stay healthy and even rejuvenate itself - if a kind of internal balance can be maintained. “Disease” starts when one part of the body draws energy from another part. One portion of an organism may become overcharged with the creative life force, while another portion becomes undernourished. The result is a gradual disintegration of the body and the onset of illness. The opposite of this sort of disintegration is rejuvenation. The readings assert that we are continuously rebuilding our bodies. Within any seven-year period, each cell is replaced. If we'll allow it, our bodies will transform any problem and resuscitate any condition. But our ingrained habits usually block this healing potential - the habits of action and, even more potent, the habits of mind. What role do drugs and medicine play in the healing process? Cayce's philosophy clearly sees a place for them, but warns of misunderstanding how they work and of expecting more of them than is possible. Any healing method attempts to create an experience of oneness, in hopes of then stimulating a similar response in the body. For some people in some situations, a drug may be the best way to accomplish this - just as in other cases surgery may be the best way to stimulate healing. Medicines can be a practical application of the one life force. Occasionally they must be very potent in their reactions in order to get the patient through an acute illness. But Cayce from time to time encouraged people to consider the herbal formulas he recommended to be tonics and stimulants, rather than medicines. The dangerous side of medicines is their potential to diminish the body's own healing work. This is what Cayce alluded to when he warned about “palliatives” that deceive the soul with half-truths and temporary relief. It's also what he meant when he warned that we shouldn't come to rely on any condition outside of ourselves that could be assimilated by the body inwardly. All of this is to say, take the medications prescribed by the physician you trust. Keep in mind this thought: what those chemicals can do is temporarily - and somewhat artificially - give your body an experience of greater oneness. Healing that really takes hold and lasts must come from changing one's inner consciousness and vibration. That happens most effectively from consistent and persistent human effort (that is, engaging one's desires, purposes, and will) something that pills all too easily allow us to skip. These have been long-standing. Do not take the treatments just a few days, or even a few weeks, and expect to be well - and then revert to old conditions. But be consistent and persistent! Have periods when these will be taken (that is, ALL of those things indicated) for two, three to four weeks. Then rest by leaving them off a week. And then be just as patient and just as persistent as though you were beginning all over again. 976-1 Cayce's healing philosophy includes other insights that can help us avoid misunderstanding. For example, one principle states that the best treatment procedures sometimes cause a temporary worsening of conditions. If we didn't recognize this possibility, we might give up just before the benefits begin to appear. A closely related principle states that when a body is re-establishing its attunement, it tends to be more sensitive. Again, if we misunderstand that heightened sensitivity, we might not see the good that is slowly being effected. The mind is a focus of other healing principles. The unconscious mind plays a role in many illnesses and diseases. One example of this is the karmic factor in Edgar Cayce Readings copyright 1971, 1993-2009 by the Edgar Cayce Foundation

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health problems. Memories from previous incarnations, stored in the soul mind, can trigger problems in the body. Of course, we shouldn't go so far as to suppose that every health challenge has past-life roots; nevertheless, the perspective of reincarnation can help us understand what we could possibly be dealing with as we seek healing. The familiar Cayce axiom, “Mind is the builder,” leads us to wonder exactly which attitudes and emotions best foster healing. The readings emphasize several:  Self-acceptance. As we rid ourselves of self-condemnation, we make room for healing forces to enter.  Optimism and hope. We're encouraged to expect healing.  Patience. It's much easier and quicker to destroy health than it is to rebuild it. We need to be willing to patiently invest whatever time is required. Alongside these specific attitudes and emotions, we're invited to use the creative potential of visualization to stimulate our own healing. The mind's imagemaking capacity can be directed in such a way that we “see” the healing transformation taking place. This is not something that's accomplished in a single visualization session. Like all the Cayce health-promoting approaches, it requires persistence and works best in conjunction with other healing methods. Perhaps the most important principle of the mind's relationship to healing concerns purposefulness. A person can experience temporarily an outer healing that is, in the physical body only - yet still be spiritually sick. What cures the soul? A commitment to a purposeful life. Not just any purpose, but instead one that reflects care for other people. On occasion a reading from Cayce would pose this question to the person who was ill: What would you do with your life if you were healed? What would the body be healed for? That it might gratify its own physical appetites? That it might add to its own selfishness? Then (if so) it had better remain as it is. . . But first the change of heart, the change of mind, the change of purpose, the change of intent. 3124-2 The position of Cayce's psychic source was simply this: Why correct the physical condition unless there's also going to be an inner correction? People who are looking for both inner and outer healing are the best candidates for restored health and vitality. In Cayce's philosophy, healing should equip us to be more useful to others. With this ideal of service in mind, we might also wonder just how we can be channels of healing to others. What principles govern our efforts to be healers to those for whom we have concern? One principle is based on the spiritual connections that exist between all people. It states that as we bring the experience of oneness into our own consciousness, it can profoundly help someone else experience oneness, attunement, and healing. Cayce's way of putting it was, “...raising the Christ Consciousness in self to such an extent as it may flow out of self to him thou would direct it to.” (281-7) For this to be most effective, the recipient must desire such help and have requested healing prayer. Of course, we can always pray for someone, even if that individual hasn't asked us. But it's important that we not assume we know what's needed in any person's life. For one who hasn't specifically asked for prayer, we can Edgar Cayce Readings copyright 1971, 1993-2009 by the Edgar Cayce Foundation

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simply offer prayers of protection and blessing, rather than try to direct healing energies to that person or for a specific condition. It is also important to remember that each reading was given for an individual. It must be emphasized that no suggested treatments for any particular ailments should be “lifted” from any individual reading and tried by another individual except under the supervision of and with the cooperation of a physician or licensed health care professional. However, there were many suggestions that were given over and over, and these can be studied to find how they apply to ourselves. These healing principles can be grouped in four categories that referred to as CARE. Circulation – moving the blood around the body through therapies such as massage or spinal manipulation Assimilation – encouraging the body to pull the proper nutrients from the food by eating the proper foods and in the proper combinations Relaxation – taking time to rest and let the body recuperate and counterbalance the daily activities Elimination – removing the waste products from the body through therapies such as sweats, colonics, and fume baths For more information about CARE and recommendations on the lifestyle described in the readings, please see Dr. Harold J. Reilly’s Handbook for Health. There are also many verbatim collections of the readings in other Circulating Files, Research Bulletins, and Treatment Plans for individual diseases which may be purchased through Customer Service at 800-333-4499. The A.R.E. is interested in having all the material in the health readings reviewed by physicians and health care professionals who also provide summaries of their findings in the hope that the information may prove beneficial to others. When time and finances permit it is planned to have all the information in the health readings read by one or more physicians and the subject matter summarized. Please send any feedback to Library: Circulating File Desk A.R.E. 215 67th St Virginia Beach VA 23451 Or e-mail: [email protected] To obtain health items mentioned in the readings, contact our official worldwide distributor, Baar Products at 800-269-2502 or Baar.com. We do not advocate a do-it-yourself process. Please seek out the advice of a health professional before implementing any recommendation. In summary, the Cayce readings remind us that our natural state is wholeness and health. An innate wisdom within ourselves knows what's needed for healing. We should expect to get well, and we should be willing to do our part to make it possible. “Those that expect little of the Lord receive little; those that expect much receive much - if they live it!” 1424-1 Blessings, A.R.E. Member Services Team

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Music for Healing Creative Man: A View of the Arts from the Edgar Cayce Readings by Mary Ellen Carter “Do Learn Music” The highest role that music, indeed all the arts, can play in the world, according to the readings, is that of healing of mind, body, and soul. Music, being that which “spans the distance between God and man, and interchangeable with color and vibration, “

was recommended for everyone. “Do learn music,” says reading 3659-1. “It is part of the beauty of spirit. For remember, music alone may span that space between the finite and the infinite. Music in harmony of sound, harmony of color, even in harmony of motion itself, is beauty akin to that expression of the soul-self, harmony of the mind - if used properly in relationship to the bodyphysical . . .”

It was harmonious music that was deemed healing in the readings, for music can be either constructive or destructive. Such phrases as “harmonious expressions, “the harmonies of nature”, “the harmonies of the love of the Father as expressed through music” remind us that harmony, and not dissonance, is essential in music as in human relations. We find more readings on music than on any other one of the fine arts. It was music, we recall, which, more than any other form of art, was used in the actual healing work in the Temple of Sacrifice. Surgery was performed to music, and even the chants were sung in such a way as to effect healing. Music was an important part of the ritual of the Temple Beautiful, where instruments, voices, the dance, were all employed to raise the vibrations of the initiates. From the readings, we have music as related to color, numerology, and the “music of the spheres.” Music should be learned even by those not musically inclined: “Music should be a part of each soul's development.”

(2780-3)

“If you learn music you learn history. If you-, learn music you learn mathematics. If you learn music you'll learn all there is to learn, unless it's something bad.” (3053-3)

Music and the Nervous System A musician was told that in an Egyptian incarnation he had been one of the first to use vibration (or music) for healing. He now has an urge to be not only a musician but also a physician) Later, he was, in still another incarnation,

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HEALING: MUSIC CIRCULATING FILE “. . . that ruler, that king in power when the handwriting was given that those would be measured in the balance, and those found wanting would be called to reckoning. [Belshazzar ]” (4609-1)

Another was told that he had lived in Egypt at the time of Ra Ta, and was “. . . chief among the musicians of the period, furnishing to the peoples that of the first according of vibratory forces in nature to the healing forces in physical ills….”

This reading explained further that the individual had worked in the interests of humanity then in acquiring knowledge of the use of string and horn instruments in setting up vibrations that would react upon the nerves of persons suffering with “various diseases of the mental and physical body.” “The urge as seen from this experience - the love of music, of harmony (is present in this person.) Yet (there is) that innate unsatisfied desire to be able to minister to the physical ills of individuals and the entity has often, does often, feel the urge to be a physician; yet not knowing what branch, what field, to express self in. Find and express same in the harmony of stringed instruments with the varied ills of the human family as respecting certain diseases; for from this entity's ability much of that as has become of material rather than of spiritual impulse arose in the chants (that are so often heard) to drive away the varied impulses of the human heart.”

That we can soothe the mind and emotions with music has been demonstrated in our own therapeutic practice in mental hospitals. But the Cayce readings state that music can not only soothe, but also can actually cure fevers! “So the entity may in the application of self in the present become as one who may write, as one who may direct, as one who may play the character of music through which healing may be brought even to diseased as well as to diseased bodies. “There may be the vibrations by chords and characters of music in which there may be assistance brought not only to the mentally deficient, the mentally twisted, the mentally unbalanced, but to even those who have characters of the nature of fevers - in which there are humors within the body itself.” (949-3)

This person was told he had served in the Temple of Sacrifice and had lived in that incarnation to the age of 250! The Viola: An Instrument of Healing A certain young woman musician was given a reading to explain a reference in a previous reading to her Egyptian experience. The question was given thus: “Now you will have before you the entity (275) present in this room. You will give complete description in detail of the music used in the Temple Beautiful and Temple of Sacrifice, in the Egyptian incarnation of (275) in connection with the healing of the body, mind, and soul - bringing in the tone, range, the structure and keys of the scales, the meters, the tempos. Answer all questions. Edgar Cayce Readings copyright 1971, 1993-2009 by the Edgar Cayce Foundation

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HEALING: MUSIC CIRCULATING FILE “Mr. C.: In giving that which may be helpful to those seeking to understand the nature of the healing of the body, the mind, the soul, and of the music of the day in rime, in tempo, in structure - these would be rather at the extremes, were one to consider same even as it is today, when one considers that which is resounding to the awakening of the I AM within, and that which may be of such nature as to be destructive to that which has set itself as an animation of movement or force in a physical body, such as is in the healing influences.” (275-44)

It was in this reading that the statement was given on “the viola tuned to the vibrations of the fires of nature” - (See ART AND PSYCHIC FORCES.) It gives an inkling of how music, particularly that of the viola, was used to heal: “Then, as there may be seen, the attuning of the music as may be in the day: the viola tuned to the vibrations of the fires of nature may be destructive or accentuating. So in that Temple of Sacrifice did you minister there, in the purity of thy body, in the abilities of thyself to aid those that offered themselves for purifying, that burned away not only the desires of the flesh but also the appendages of same that marred their bodies. “And thus through much of thine effort came forth man as he walks upright today: no longer with the feet as of the cloven ox; or the horns as of the roe, the goat; nor the hog; nor those that would make themselves as a tree, nor those whose bodies were alive with the serpents of wisdom. But rather in the godly sons of the sons of God that wasted not their wanton selves in the mire of despair with the sons of men, but kept the faith; as thou - in thy purifying of same - made for those vibrations that in the music as of the spheres brought that purifying through attuning the vibrations with the forces as manifested in nature, as tore away in matter that which hindered the individual, the soul, from knowing and being at one with the Creative Forces as thou hadst gained and did manifest in that experience.” (275-44)

In reference to the healing power of the viola as is suggested here, this is conceivable, for the viola is tuned a fifth lower than the violin and so is capable of a richer, deeper tone. It would be within the realm of possibility, we would think, that the viola's vibrations, deep and sonorous, can indeed be “tuned to the vibrations of the fires of nature.” It is notoriously ignored as a solo instrument; in the light of its possible healing properties, this is unfortunate! However, as scientists learn more of the nature of sound and light, perhaps they will find that the music of those vibrant strings could very well be used to create benefits of healing. For Mental Illness “Music,” says reading 2584-1, “is that expression that spans the distance between the sublime and the ridiculous, that which appeals to the physical, the spiritual, the mental emotions of the individual.” In reading 2700-1 we find a person who had lived

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HEALING: MUSIC CIRCULATING FILE “. . . in the city in the hills and plains, a teacher of mystic teachings. Was a musician (who) quieted the fears of individuals with music. Lute strings are soothing, also dancing, gifts of the entity. “The entity gained much which is expressed at present in the interpreting of those things prompted by listening to the voices within, and of the activities of things pertaining to spiritual attitude - as the listening not only to the promptings from without, but also to the music of the spheres, or of the stars, or of nature itself.”

This person had been in the Temple of Sacrifice and the Temple Beautiful, “thus a channel.” Mental illness was treated by music, it appears, in the “city of the hills and plains.” Both in the Temple Beautiful, and in the Temple of Sacrifice healing music was used as here described: “The entity then was a daughter of the Priest in those periods when there were greater activities of a spiritual nature. She supplied the music that would span the distances between loneliness and crowds, that would make for lifting the soul even in those periods when operations were performed under the soothing strains of music. The entity perfected the stringed instruments. And when there was the roll of the organ (!) with the ecstasies reached in the Temple Beautiful, again the entity supplied same. “Thus in music the entity may again unfold towards that ability to sway those in distress, those who are fearful, those who are doubtful, as well as bringing those beset with doubts to the joyousness of a walk in the garden with Jesus. “Make that the theme of thine own song. Make it the theme of thine own preparation for music; for it will raise thee, too, to the experience which ye found in that Egyptian environ with the Priest as well as the saints in the Temple Beautiful and the activities thereabout. . . .” (3234-1)

For a case of insanity, in a woman of 22, osteopathy was recommended along with the wet cell appliance, meditation, prayer, and “music that is of harmony.” Specifically, the “Blue Danube” and Mendelssohn's “Spring Song” were named for this case: “Keep about the body the colors of purple and lavender and all things bright; music that is of harmony, as of the ‘Spring Song,’ the ‘Blue Danube,’ and that character of music, with either the stringed instruments or the organ. These are the vibrations that will set again near normalcy - yea, normalcy, mentally and physically, may be brought to this body if these influences will be consistently kept about this body.” (2712-1)

For Deafness “Music that is of harmony” again was recommended for a case this time of a deaf child. For this child “those tones pleasing to him, vocal or instrumental” were recommended:

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HEALING: MUSIC CIRCULATING FILE “And when care (is taken) as to the speech, as well as music that is of interest to the body (made more so by using certain tones) we will bring the normal forces for this body. “Q. 2. Just what kind of music and in what manner may it be used? “A. 2. Especially those tones or chords that will be found to be pleasing and will find response in the emotions (expressions) of the body. This should be a part of the training, as in speech, vocal sounds, see?” (2527-1)

We interpret this to mean that the child was to be induced to sing, or try to match the sounds of the music he “heard, “ setting up a sympathy for a sound within himself. For the case of a deaf-mute, this was given: “Also let the body with the physical actions of same find and feel the vibrations as will be accorded the system. “The vibrations in musical instruments, the violin, the guitar, and any of the ... instruments that catch the eye of this body (will be helpful.) Keep these up. We will find the responding to these forces that bring the body to the condition that the physical response will show and manifest through to the speech and to the hearing....” (4233-3)

A Study of a Great Musician In October, 1940, the parents of a child were told he had been the great composer Franz Liszt, who had lived, composed, and taught music in Hungary in the 19th century! We cite this study of a musical genius because he had earlier been active in Egypt in arranging the chants in the Temple Beautiful. These chants were for the purposes, you will remember, of raising the initiates in vibration, and for healing as well. In fact, we might think of music fundamentally as a great healing agent. We are not surprised to read that this great musician had served not only in the Temple Beautiful, but also, before that, in the Temple of Sacrifice. Later he was to prepare the psalms of David and the songs of Solomon for services in the temples of Israel! Franz Liszt was, in his Egyptian incarnation, “. . . among those who first set the chants of the various peoples to any form of music. This thus made for that establishing in the Temple of Sacrifice of the chants which accompanied many of the activities, as well as, in the latter art of the entity's activity, that establishing of the chants that aided in healing and in bringing (into being) the mental attributes of those who had determined to become as channels through which there might be the spiritual expression in the Temple Beautiful.” (2584-1)

Later, “ . . . the entity was in the earth during those periods of the preparation for the various instruments upon which there would be (performed) the music for services in the temples. And the psalms of David, as well as the songs of Solomon, were a part of the entity's experience, in their preparation, as well as the psalms and the musical activities in which the entity gained. Edgar Cayce Readings copyright 1971, 1993-2009 by the Edgar Cayce Foundation

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HEALING: MUSIC CIRCULATING FILE “Then the entity was in the name Apasha. In the experience he gained. For there were those attempts ever to keep the activities in the service such that they appealed to the minds of those that would come to worship. Also, there were the constant attempts to attain, or gain favor with those in authority, and to impress upon them - in the various ways and manners - the needs of their being leaders, as individuals, in the spiritual and mental attributes as well as the material.” (2584-1)

Naturally, we are greatly interested in what the readings had to say as to how to direct this unusual soul in its present lifetime. The reading said: “In giving the interpretations of the records as we find here, much might be said of the entity's developments through the experiences in the earth and the unusualness with which the entity will influence certain conditions in the present land - if there is the training and development in those directions of the natural talents. “Hence much might be indicated to those responsible for this entity's present entrance in the earth, in keeping the intents of the entity well balanced in the spiritual, material, and mental aspects of its activity. “It will be indicated as a natural tend or trend for this entity throughout its experience to ingratiate itself with others. It will appear to many as if the entity had unusual abilities in interesting or hypnotizing others, or in calling attention to self, and of being in a place of notice without effort on the part of the entity. “In the musical abilities (he) should be trained from the beginning. This is the natural interest and intent toward things of the artistic nature and temperament. There are the abilities to use the voice, as well as the abilities in playing almost any instrument, if the opportunity is given, especially in composition, in the nature of composition, as well as the playing itself. Symphonies, all forms of musical interludes, and the like, should be the training to which the entity would be subjected - that it may be given the greater opportunities. And, as soon as he is capable of such, insist upon beginning with the piano, as playing as a means of entertaining, and the natural ear for harmony will soon be indicated in the activities of the entity. “. . . there is the natural attraction of individuals not merely to the accomplishments of the entity, but also to the very activity, the very word to which the entity may give expression; thus ingratiating himself in their hearts, their minds, their lives.”

All of this is of interest because the personality of Franz Liszt and his success in that life are of interest to us. But more, we have at once a study of a great composer and a study of what contributed to his greatness in the past. In the light of the Cayce readings, art is not for its own sake, then, but for the sake of man. “Art for art's sake” puts art on a pedestal, it is true, and the phrase implies man's recognition of the divine origin of art. But art is seen as a form of communion with God in order that man can realize his oneness with God. As an example, the quick-tempoed Hungarian dances, the deeply felt rhapsodies that flowed from the pen of Franz Liszt, had their impetus in the Creative Forces. His ability grew amid the Old Testament events surrounding the Israelite kings, after being tempered in the healing chants of the Temple Beautiful - not for art's sake, but that the people might be drawn to God. This is the way that one great composer came to be, through dedicating his art consistently through many lives to the uplifting of his brothers. [see page 73] Edgar Cayce Readings copyright 1971, 1993-2009 by the Edgar Cayce Foundation

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The Healing Sound Music as the Bridge by Shirley Rabb Winston . . . sounds, music and color may have much to do with creating the proper vibrations about individuals that are mentally unbalanced, physically deficient or ill in body and mind…. 1334-1

Of the many recognized effects of music, the most widely accepted is its ability to change the moods of man. We respond positively to music which produces the feelings we desire. Edward Benjamine of New Orleans has established a Foundation for Restful Music. It commissions composers to write tranquil music, to bridge the active periods df the day with the quiet time of sleep. Every change in man must be preceded by a change in mood or temperament. . . . We find the entity was in the Atlantean land, when the people were entering into other lands for the preservation of their activities through those periods when destructions were coming to the land. The entity then was among those who were the leaders into what is now known as the Egyptian land, bringing with same much of what may be made from the electron music where color, vibration, activities make for toning same with the emotions of individuals or peoples that may make for their temperaments being changed. And same may be applied by the entity in those associations with what may be called the temperaments of individuals, where they are possessed - as it were - by the influences from without, and those that are ill from diseases that have become of a nature or vibratory influence within the body as to set themselves as a vibration in the body. The entity may make such tones, colors, sounds, activities, as to be very beneficial to those whom the entity may desire to aid. 824-1

Often there must be an outlet for the expression of a mood before it can be changed. Music may provide such an outlet. The influences through Venus as well as Uranus and Neptune make for the ability of the entity to play upon stringed instruments, especially the viola or the cello, these have been or may be channels through which the entity may find an outlet for its moods of ecstasy, either emotional of the body or of the soul, in the airs of same that partake often of the mysteries of nature and its influence upon the souls as well as the minds of men; as well as an outlet for the periods of sadness or depression. 1904-2

Early man was aware of the significance of this power and used it to control groups of people to a specific end. We find even today the use of accelerated drum rhythms to excite frenzy and passion. A chanted word, or short phrase keeps a group cohesive and brave. The moment the chant is stopped, each participant again becomes conscious of his individuality. In the war dances of the early American Indians were the rhythms which led to killing and massacre. The stamping of feet and chanting awakens the deep animal vibrations within; it is an actual jarring of the Creative Energy in its crudest and most basic form. Edgar Cayce Readings copyright 1971, 1993-2009 by the Edgar Cayce Foundation

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HEALING: MUSIC CIRCULATING FILE Life in its manifestation is vibration. Electricity is vibration. But vibration that is creative is one thing. Vibration that is destructive is another. Yet they are from the same source. 1861-16

Eventually, we come to realize that man has the ability to exercise choice. It is only at the insistence of desire that passions are allowed to take over, and man forfeits his divine gift of free will. Jesus said that man is not defiled by what goes into the body but by what comes out; in this instance it is the overt response rather than the sound which is important. Dances which emphasize hip movements simulate the rhythms of procreation. This is an example of a rhythm started by choice, impelled by creative energy and pre-conditions by the mind. The compelling mood of procreation is controlled in the dance by a shifting of the hip rhythm to a sideways movement. The excitement, pleasure and ability to relate to basic rhythm are learned and stimulated by dances such as the hula, the rumba and the like. The readings tell us that music in relation to these rhythms should be the study of every one because they are intended for the continuation of the race. Any stimulation which causes the forces of creativity to be expressed at the gonad level for reasons other than the creation of a channel for new life is out of harmony with the initial cause. As indicated, music is what appeals to the latent and the creative force within the entity. For music alone may span the space from the realms of the divine to the spheres of activity . . . music can be a destructive or a creative force - depending upon that to which it appeals, in its influence upon individuals. 3509-1 The entity developed that which later became the chant which to many would drive away what was called the evil eye, the evil influence. And, with their variations, many of those incantations of the savages of today, many of the beautiful martial pieces of music, many of the beautiful waltzes that give the rhythm to the body, many of the various characters of music used today have arisen from the efforts of THIS entity. Yet many, of course, were added to, many were defamed, many were carried into various forces, not intended in the beginning. But the entity in the present may enter into that manner of expression in music which will BEST bring HEALING and strength to the body, to the desires towards spiritual things. THESE be the channels through which the entity may gain the most. 949-12

Although the inclination is to feel that the mind builds slowly and laboriously, music illustrates the rapidity of reaction between the mind and mood, or between choice and effect. It is the consent of the mind which allows music to create a mood which conditions the activity of the body. Moods of depression, sadness and inadequacy may be altered by music. Whenever there are periods of depression, or the feeling low or forsaken, play music; especially stringed instruments of every nature. These will enable to span the gulf between pessimism and optimism. 18041

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HEALING: MUSIC CIRCULATING FILE . . . the entity's music may be the means of arousing and awakening the best of hope, the best of desire, the best in the heart and soul of those who will and do listen. Is not music the universal language, both for those who would give praise and those who are sorry in their hearts and souls? Is it not a means, a manner of universal expression? Thus, may the greater hope come. 2151-1

The Bible suggests a remedy for these moods of unhappiness and depression stating, (Take) “the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness.”1 We find the injunction of singing praises repeatedly in the Bible and in the readings. Then - sing a lot about the work - in everything the body does, hum - sing to self; not to be heard by others, but to be heard by self! 3386-1

If, when we are in the spirit of “heaviness, “ we change the spirit to one of thanksgiving and praise, Creative Energy will expand and underscore the spirit we choose to express. Abilities are limited only by that spirit of creative energy the entity entertains. For thy body is indeed the temple of the Living God. Embrace Him, while ye may, in music, in art. Faint not because of oppositions, but do keep the music of the spheres, the light of the stars, the softness of the moonlight upon the water as upon the trees. For nature in its song, as the birds, as the bees make music to their creator, contributed to man. 5265-1

Since the laws controlling the effects of music are “as fixed and immutable as the laws of mathematics, “2 we can begin to draw some conclusions from our observations. Moods may be quickened or calmed by music. In the use of musical therapy, “mood changing” is the important technique. It is known as the “iso” principle (iso meaning equal). The therapist must match the mood and the tempo of the music to the mood and tempo of the patient to attract his attention. In a depressed situation the minor key and slow tempo may be the “iso” starting point. After the patient's attention level has been found, and communication established, the music may be slowly raised in volume, changed in key, and quickened in tempo. When there is a modification in the patient's mood, he becomes receptive to communication with the objective world. One of the pioneers in this field was Harriet Ayers Seymore of New York City, who organized the National Foundation of Musical Therapy in 1941. Many musicians have been trained and placed through its help.3 The Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington, D.C. has long recognized and incorporated similar techniques in dealing with shell-shock or battle-fatigue as it is now called. The readings speak directly to this point. In music should the entity excel, in the stringed instruments, harp or piano, and such music should be used for the applications in healing, or as part of the entity's endeavor to reclaim individual entities that are disturbed by nerve or shellshock or long weariness in the out-of-the-way places. For these are abilities with the entity that may be surpassed only by very few. 3908-1 1

Isaiah, Chapter 61, Verse 3 The Law of Psychic Phenomena by Thomas Jay Hudson, A.C. McClurg & Co., Chicago, 1899. 3 And Now a Musical Pharmacy by Florence B. Krantz, HEALTH, Dec., 1969. 2

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How do the medical authorities who practice musical therapy explain this process? Dr. Ira M. Altschuler of Wayne County General Hospital in Eloise, Michigan has concluded that the very mechanism of the brain itself is responsible for the healing effect of music. Music, he discovered, reacts in the thalamus gland which, from its location at the base of the brain, functions as a relay station for vibrations, which in turn stimulate unconscious automatic responses. Tapping of the fingers and swaying in time with the music are often results of this process. The conscious appreciation of music is developed as the vibration is transmitted to the cortex of the brain where the higher elements of thinking and reasoning take place. The thalamus is best stimulated by the violin or the flute according to Dr. Altschuler. The readings concur: Thus the lute, as well as the stringed instruments become those that act more as the soothing influence, as well as those in which the entity may in its dance interpret the better, rather than the brass instruments. 2700-1

Based upon his research and practice, Dr. Altschuler offers four ways in which music may act to modify behavior: 1. There is a change in blood pressure, respiration, pulse, metabolism and muscular energy. 2. It demands attention and prolongs concentration span. 3. It can stimulate imagination and intelligence. 4. It can modify the mood by calming disturbed feelings and bringing about more normal attitudes. Since each person has a distinctly different emotional make-up, the specialist seems to agree that the time will come when a “musical prescription” will be available to fit the unique problem of each individual. Such was given by Cayce to a young woman who was suffering from insanity. Keep about the body the colors of purple and lavender, and all things bright; music, that is of harmony - as of the Spring Song, the Blue Danube and that character of music, with either the stringed instruments or the organ. These are the vibrations that will set again near normalcy - yea, normalcy, mentally and physically…. 2712-1

The following reading relates vibratory forces with healing and suggests that formal academic study is indicated for their understanding. Q-4: Would it be desirable for me to devote all of my time to the study of music in order to obtain the proper understanding for me to proceed with the study of the mental forces that affect or influence the individual? A-4: It has been indicated that it would be better for this to be a portion of the study, and the greater portion in the technique of the application of electrical forces through application to the body itself. Q-7: Through what specific school and course should I obtain a closer insight into the study of the forces or music of the spheres? Edgar Cayce Readings copyright 1971, 1993-2009 by the Edgar Cayce Foundation

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HEALING: MUSIC CIRCULATING FILE A-7: The lower electrical vibrations to life! Q-8: What is meant by the rhythmic side of my development and experience, and how may I gain the proper understanding of this? A-8: This is indicated in that we have given for the consideration in the material things, see? That the rhythmic vibrations of the body, as to music, set the electrical forces in the physical body. As: an activity of the brain upon the nervous system makes for the releasing of vibration. Hence, the study of music as related to electrical vibration and electrical applications for the human body, or as a technician in same, brings both to bear upon that which will make for the greater understanding by the entity. For many an individual that has had a brain wreck might be aided by electricity and music to a revivification of those cells, of those atomic forces that need their coercion and their regeneration by their absorbing one into another rather than being separated and fighting its own self, or lack of proper coagulation of the cellular forces in the blood and brain forces; as in some forms of dementia, strained by great religious fervor or excitement that makes for the separation of that which is the spiritual and the material applications through the vibratory forces of a physical body. Q-9: Are there any books or studies or courses recommended for me to aid in my development? A-9: As indicated, begin along those lines first in the preparatory forces of physics, biology, pathology, and the application of the musical vibrations to same. 933-2

To what extent can music be helpful in physical illness? Edgar Cayce explained it in this way: Every individual entity is on certain vibrations. Every dis-ease or disease is creating in the body the opposite or non-coordinate vibration with the conditions in a body-mind and spirit of the individual. If there is used certain vibrations, there may be seen the response. In some it is necessary for counteraction; in some it is necessary for changes. Then, the better way is to first develop in thine own consciousness, with the various individuals ... that vibration which is in rhythm with the vibration of that body. To be sure, moods often apparently change this vibration; yet by study, by practice and by application, the vibration of the body may be ascertained. Thus, there are the needs for the aiding in using such for healing ... or the dissipating, of suppressions ... Find that to which the body-mind responds; not just what it likes, or dislikes, but that which strikes a vibrant chord within the consciousness of the individual. 1861-12

We would naturally assume that the deaf could not be helped by music, yet the following reading demonstrates an unsuspected relationship between physical hearing and the spiritual nature: To what has the body attuned itself as to its hearing? Hearing is one of the senses of the nervous systems of the body, and the nervous system of the sensory organism which is as the passage between mental and spiritual aspirations of an individual entity. Edgar Cayce Readings copyright 1971, 1993-2009 by the Edgar Cayce Foundation

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HEALING: MUSIC CIRCULATING FILE True there are purely pathological conditions, yet these - if attuned to or centered upon the spiritual things and spiritual desires - may indeed be helped so that, even with the loss of auditory reaction there may be even greater hearing attuned by the body…. . . . Attune self to the divine within, using the abilities of every nature for the reconstruction of self as well as that about self. For if you would have hearing, give it and make the listening to something that the entity might accomplish be worthwhile - and ye will hear. 3697-1

The reading indicated that man's first awareness of the healing quality in music was in prehistoric Egypt: In the one [incarnation] before this we find in that period when divisions arose in the land now known as Egypt. The entity, then chief among the musicians of the period, furnishing to the people that of the first according of vibratory forces in nature to the healing of forces in physical ills; or the first ability of the physician in charge of the institution of learning, toward the application of mental and of material conditions for the welfare of the human race, to gain the knowledge of the nerve vibrations in the body from this entity's application of stringed and horned instruments as applied to vibratory forces set in various diseases of the mental and physical body. The urge as seen from this experience, the love of music - of harmony - yet that innate unsatisfied desire to be able to minister to the physical ills of individuals, and the entity has often, does often, feel the urge to be a physician; yet not knowing what branch, what field, to express self in. Find and express same in the harmony of stringed instruments with the varied ills of the human family as respecting to certain diseases; for from this entity's ability, much of that as has become of material rather than of spiritual impulse arose the chants (that are so often heard) to drive away the varied impulses in the human heart. 4609-1

In the series of readings given for the Prayer Group, there is an interpretation of a dream which relates to healing through music: Q-24: I [288] saw each one on the prayer list as notes in music. Through our attunement and their seeking, the Master Musician [Christ] began to play the notes and harmony reigned throughout. I felt this was an illustration of vibrations in healing. Is this how the healing takes place? A-24: Very beautiful illustration; but don't think it's all of it! No one mind may conceive all that may be done through the power of the Master Musician; for it may bud as the rose, it may be the song of the frog - or of any - even those that would be to self as those that would be grating vibrations; for the cricket on the hearth to self is obnoxious! but to some would bring harmony and peace, as home! Q-25: Is this why in meditation I often hear music and the words of a hymn present themselves? A-25: Then sing it! Will help someone - that is, the best you can! 281-8

Not only was a spiritual healer admonished to use the vibrations of music, but in one reading a doctor was told that very low music would help him in making diagnoses: Whenever attempting to locate disturbances, have low music being played very low but of that nature which would give the vibrations to the entity. Edgar Cayce Readings copyright 1971, 1993-2009 by the Edgar Cayce Foundation

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HEALING: MUSIC CIRCULATING FILE Then we will find a greater sensitiveness in the abilities for the application of self as in relationships to others. One that will find music as an outlet for self in a great many ways and manners. Q-3: What type of music should be played while treating? A-3: That of the low but of a pastoral nature. 1804-1

The patient also can derive help from music during treatment. For a fifteen-year-old with serious convulsions, this advice was given: Do get the note vibrations in music to which the body will respond and continue to interest the body in same whenever treatments are given…. 3401-1

Music was suggested in the treatment of deafness for a five-year-old girl: Q: Just what kind of music, and in what manner, may it be used? A: Especially those tones or chords that will be found to be pleasing, and will find response in the emotions of the body. This should be a part of its training…. 2527-1

A young woman of twenty-three who was suffering from blindness received this reading: Q-2: Is it advisable for the body to study music, or any other subject, or would it tax her mind and strength so as to retard her improvement? A-2: Study of music would assist, for there is much music in the make-up of the body, and those vibrations of music would assist the body in regaining sight, and use of sound forces, which is seconded to the vision, see? 4531-2

Many of the readings related the vibrations of sound and color and suggest that they be used together in healing: Also let the body with the physical actions of same find and feel the vibrations in stringed musical instruments, that they may feel the vibration as will be accorded the system. Also, keep the color vibration much about the body of deep violet and red, that these may vibrate before the sensitive forces and find their corresponding vibration in this body we are speaking of. The vibration in musical instruments, the violin, the guitar, and any of the intermediate or instruments that catch the eye of this body. Keep these up. We will find the responding in these forces and bring the body to the condition that the physical response will show and manifest through to the speech and to the hearing. 4223-3

The very young are particularly influenced by color as the next excerpt for a five-month-old boy indicates: . . . Music, musical tendencies, will be an influence in the entity's activities. The music will be quieting, especially that of stringed instruments - yet those of the horn, or pipe, or reed, will later be a more active influence in the entity's experience.

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HEALING: MUSIC CIRCULATING FILE Colors will also find an influence in the entity's activities, especially those of not too severe, but the violet, ultra-violet, shades of green, of mauve and pink; though the others may make for a rigor oft in the entity, the delicate shades - or those as may be termed the spiritual - will influence the entity. When illness or the like were to come about, soft music and the lighter shades or tones will quiet where medicine would fail. 773-1

Amazing and interesting discoveries are being made in the medical world in the use of colored light rays. Dr. Martha Sharpless, chief of the pediatrics section of Cone Hospital in Greensboro, North Carolina, has been utilizing a method investigated in England about ten years ago. The device consists of a cool white fluorescent tube which emits blue light waves. It is used as a tool for the elimination of jaundice in both premature and full-term babies, and in reducing the need for transfusions of blood in babies born of parents having incompatible RH blood factors. Phototherapy, which it is called, by some unexplained method breaks down a bile pigment known as bilirubin so that it can be eliminated from the blood of infants. Released in excessive amounts into the blood from the destruction of red blood cells, or built up in the body from other causes, bilirubin can also cause brain damage or anemia. Dr. Sharpless has been tremendously pleased by the results of the light treatment and stated in 1969 that it does not appear that the important factor is the intensity level or the number of the lights, but the exposure of the infant to the light waves. The length of the exposure time evidently varies with the infant. The following readings go into more detail regarding the lights and colors which may be either destructive or helpful in healing: . . . All vibration, color, and color with radiation ... is to set the vibrations in the body for body-forces; and this body is in the developing stage, or that stage of growth - physical, mental and spiritual. This vibration of the Ultra-Violet [applied to kidney region for cancer] is as a “seeking out” in the body. In bodies of a varied vibration, where there are such conditions as here, the Ultra-Violet without the green light might be helpful. But in most instances where there is needed a change in vibration, the projection of a green light is preferable - because green is the healing vibration. Here, in the character or nature of disturbance where there is the formation of that which is any malignant nature, the green light will be more effective than even that of a more penetrating nature, or even the X-ray - that destroys tissue, but not being enabled to eliminate that destroyed, tends to come back upon itself after certain radiations. Some forms of such might be added if radium with its extra vibrations were added to that of the destructive nature. 3370-1 Q: What color light should be used for healing? A: Any penetrating light. That of the dry heat, or that which acts the quickest with the blood stream; for as is seen, this is the effect of light, of whatever nature that may be applied to the body: All bacilli or all germs are afraid as it were of light or light is destructive to all; hence, the variation in the quartz light [light shining through colored quartz] the ultra violet light, the blue light, the red light - each one taking out that that filters through the system. Hence, for this [illness] that one most penetrating, without being destructive to the tissue proper. 140-21 Edgar Cayce Readings copyright 1971, 1993-2009 by the Edgar Cayce Foundation

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There are many advantages derived when a person creates vibrations within himself by singing. . . . for the voice is the highest vibration in the whole nerve system…. 341-1

To what extent can singing or chanting help restore the body? The entity lived to be a ripe old age, for with the regeneration of the priests these were brought in greater part by those activities of the entity itself in making for those incantations which raised the influences of the spiritual forces above the secular or the material things. Thus, the entity lived to be what would be called today 254 years. 949-12

Dentists today are experimenting with the use of music as anesthesia. They find that ear sets placed in the chair's head-rests and tuned to music of low vibrations sometimes help the patient to be unaware of pain. A growing intensity of pain may be countered by corresponding increase in volume. The field of musical anesthesia is being expanded to more complicated operations. A project, “Music for Surgery, “ started by Dr. Lester R. Dragstedt, is now in progress at the Nathan Goldblatt Memorial Hospital of the University of Chicago. In this Age of Aquarius it would seem that the vibrations which we see as color and hear as music are becoming more and more recognized as a potent influence in the life of man.

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Music: Medicine for the New Millennium Holistic Health, Venture Inward January/February 1996 by Don Campbell* Music has a long reputation of invoking religious states, healing the diseased, comforting the sorrowful, energizing the weak, soothing the stressed, and even raising the dead. Drumming, harmonic singing, chanting, lyric harp playing, and rapturous organ music all create altered states of perception and evoke awakenings. Spontaneous remission of illness and moments of spiritual insight and bliss are important parts of our natural abilities and instinct, though foreign to the overly logical 20th-century mind. In 1982 I underwent a powerful physical, mental, and spiritual transformation that altered my outlook on my musical profession. Coming from a spontaneous and joyous musical background in south Texas, at age thirteen I entered the most rigorous and disciplined musical study in France with the renowned teachers Nadia Boulanger and Robert Casadesus. After university study in conducting and organ performance, for nearly a decade I lived in Haiti and Japan where my traditional training was greatly expanded. I saw the drumming, singing, and dancing of Haiti induce states of deep trance and transformation. I saw hundreds of people enter into altered states of consciousness. Sometimes bleeding would cease, physical diseases would instantly heal, and psychological dilemmas would balance. These experiences did not fit into my previous perception of music and life, so I had to put them into a separate' envelope of consciousness. In Japan, I heard completely new forms of music. Gagaku, the ancient court music of the emperor, and the oldest form of written music in the world, sounded new, fresh, and potent. I heard of people who were cured when they heard these sounds. I knew I was experiencing strong sensations in my body through this music. I had a very strong reaction to the smog in Tokyo in 1971. Western doctors said I had photochemical poisoning that created life-threatening asthmatic attacks, that my only choice was to leave Japan. A Manchurian doctor who treated allergies asked me simply to place the palms of my hands on top of his for two minutes. I experienced warm energy and electricity in my hands, and instantly my breathing became deep and free. He said he could help me if I would come to him twice a week for two months while he "put the missing tones" *

Don Campbell, founder of the Institute for Music, Health and Education in Boulder, Colorado, is author of Music: Physician for Times to Come and Music and Miracles, copyright Don Campbell, from which this article was adapted by permission of the author and Quest Books. Edgar Cayce Readings copyright 1971, 1993-2009 by the Edgar Cayce Foundation

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back into my body. During each visit I soaked my feet in hot water for five minutes and then lay on my back while he electrically burned herbs in a "sound lamp" for ten minutes. I left with a slight fever each day. Within two months the attacks stopped, never to return, and I stayed in Japan six more years. I did not ask about the treatment, but this experience went into that separate envelope of consciousness that I had created in Haiti. I returned to Texas to work in education and in religious music. Standards were high and teaching techniques were finely developed. But the mystical power of sound was never considered, spoken of, or experienced openly. Gradually I became ill and developed a degenerative bone condition as well as a lump in my left lung. I was depressed, outraged, and in a state where music, sound, and art were no longer my most intimate friends. While writing my New Year's resolutions, I remembered the power of transformation of the sounds of Haiti and Japan. I began to chant, tone, and pound my hand upon the desk. I kept on and on, knowing that many unsounded pains and emotions were being released. After nearly an hour of the improvised soundings and movement, I entered deeply into tone. I felt the power of one tone, one sound - so full, so complete - so deeply, that I lost track of time. Nearly 12 hours passed as I held a tone all night and into the morning. The sound was like an open-mouthed hum, powerfully vibrating my body, massaging me from the inside out. I continued this toning for 24 hours while I listened to Bach's St. Matthew Passion, the music of Terry Riley, sacred Indian ragas, and Gregorian Chant. My body and mind became one vibrating wave, and a strange sense of completion and fullness began to emerge. No trace of the lump in my lung or the pain in my bones ever recurred. Tone and sound opened my body and mind to the importance of that "separate envelope of consciousness" that could be called miracle. Since then, tone has become highly significant in my work at the Institute for Music, Health, and Education in Boulder. Music has become a far more poetic and elegant envelope to carry the energy that is inside sound, and the voice has proven to be the secret self-healer. As we approach a new century where the information, culture, languages, and peoples of the earth merge, we can observe music from a dozen standpoints as influential and significant to our health and behavior. Sonic scanning for prenatal observation; music as an anesthetic and pain reducer; the effect of music on memory; tone and chant immediately synchronizing brain waves and modifying behavior; specific sounds, music, or tones stimulating localized physical responses - these are some of the uses of sound in the past decades. New paradigms are emerging - sonic entrainment; the uses of chant to alter physical conditions; use of music for imagery in education and psychotherapy; and the influences of sound reported by philosophers in the Eastern, Western, Christian, and esoteric traditions. We are just beginning to realize the deep and profound scientific, medical, psychological, and spiritual questions involved in the power of music. Music is like a thousand different languages rolled into one, all using tone, rhythm, melody, and harmony; but not all understandable or likable to all Edgar Cayce Readings copyright 1971, 1993-2009 by the Edgar Cayce Foundation

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people. Without experience not everyone can understand Bach, Stockhausen, Palestrine, or Wagner. Music's vocabulary is so vast that even the most educated musical minds in the West may not have tools to grasp the sophisticated and refined classical music of South India or the sacred chants of Tibet. Yet it is significant that we can understand and feel so much music without having to learn it. Music has unfortunately been named a "universal language" without consideration of the many levels by which it communicates. For example, we now know that sound and frequency affect the body and that repetitive rhythmic patterns influence the breath and heartbeat of the listener. At times these elements have a stronger influence than the words and melodies used. Anthropology, medicine, and science have investigated music's effect on the physical body. Music influences the circulation of blood in humans and animals. Music causes blood pressure to rise and fall. The oscillations of pressure depend chiefly on the influence of auditory stimulation on the medulla oblongata and its relation to the auditory nerve. Variations in circulation depend on pitch, intensity, and timbre of the sound. The idiosyncrasies of each individual are apparent in the variations of blood pressure. Even one's nationality has some effect. Music effectively increases metabolism; changes muscular energy; accelerates respiration; produces marked but variable effects on volume, pulse, and blood pressure; creates the physiological basis for the genesis of emotional shifts. Over the past 30 years the place of music in the health of society has been given greater importance, due to music therapists, physical therapists, speech pathologists, suggestopedic language teachers, church musicians, psychiatrists, and physicians. Anthropologists and ethnomusicologists have provided fascinating documentation of physiological and physical modifications that affect health through studying the use of rhythm and vocal tones in shamanic societies. The new paradigms of musical and healing perspectives recognize music as a healing tool. Listeners shift their bodies as they respond with altered pulse, breath, blood pressure, muscle tension, and skin temperature. Even the sounds not heard by the ear are received into the body by the skin and bones and move the listener, who is never completely immune to their powers. Music is obviously powerful but also subtle. A sound that brings beauty and release from pain to one person can be discordant, boring, or painful to another. The wise physician finds the proper harmonies, ratios, and rhythms for each patient, not to cover up the pain or illness but to balance the body and renew it to fullness and health. Such a physician heals by bringing the patient into balance and unity and unfolding the layers that shroud the central core principle from which all levels grow. Music can be the medicine, the healing agent, in this process. Today we are bombarded with sounds that alter our minds and bodies so that we are rarely able to really listen. The sounds of neon lights, heating systems, televisions, computers, and automobiles influence the fields of energy around us in disturbing ways. We are overloaded by recordings of melodies. Our Edgar Cayce Readings copyright 1971, 1993-2009 by the Edgar Cayce Foundation

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sonic environment, mentally and physically, is so loud that we would not recognize the powerful healing and harmonic powers of Orpheus if he were among us. If we could rest for a year by eliminating recorded music and electronic and mechanical sounds, our bodies might resume their natural responses to pure sound, and we could recover their instinctive powers. Ancient healers and philosophers had no doubt that music is the bridge between body, soul, and the earth. Pythagoras believed that music contributed greatly to health. Calling his method musical medicine, he employed melodies composed to cure the passions of the psyche, or despondency and mental anguish, as well as melodies for anger and aggression and other psychic disturbances. An array of avenues is now available for treatment and healing. Artist, musician, physicist, doctor - all are approaching the paradigm of the fundamental vibratory essence that underlies their work. The ancients knew it; our bodies know it. The emerging physician, the new doctor of balance, fullness, and resonance, rests on a new understanding of the physics of harmonics and the powers in sound. The overture is sounding for the 21st century. The ancient healers are calling forth our deeper senses. Orpheus, Apollo, Tubal-cain, Aesclepius, David, St. Gregory, St. Francis, Saraswati, and St. Cecilia are sounding their calls. How soon will we be able to use the beauty of musical sound to compose ourselves into perfect octaves of harmony in mind, body, and spirit?

Toning as a Tool of Healing In the midst of a very hectic schedule, in 1994, Don Campbell was diagnosed with a one-and-a-half-inch blood clot on the brain. He had suddenly developed Homer's syndrome - his right eyelid wouldn't open. This led to tests, including an MRI, which disclosed the potentially deadly blood clot on his brain. Expecting a series of strokes, his doctors advised immediate hospitalization, and planned to remove one-third of his skull to try to relieve the pressure. But Campbell devised his own plan. He devoted himself to toning and prayer and took one baby aspirin per day. The strokes his doctors predicted never happened, and after three weeks on his regimen, a new MRI failed to show any sign of the large blood clot. The doctors could not come up with any medical explanation, but had to admit that he had cured himself, with the evidence on the films and in his records. After two years, there has been no recurrence. Susan Lendvay

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Extracts from the Edgar Cayce Readings

5193-1, F 31 (Harpist, Secretary, Protestant), 6/3/44 Then keep a constructive attitude. Keep musical in self…. (Q) Does practicing or playing the harp contribute to my disability? (A) Will add to the betterment of the body.

758-22, M 8 (abnormal child), 10/21/30 (Q) Is body musically inclined, and if so is musical instruction beneficial at this time? (A) Musically inclined, and - as has been given - will make a mark in this direction, if given the opportunity and the incentives in that direction. (Q) Is musical instruction beneficial at this time? (A) Beneficial, but not to OVERTAX it - yet the constant suggestion as comes with the musical directions, this aids through the coordinating of sound with action, to make for concentration.

758-24, M 8 (same child as above), 11/10/30 (Q) Any other suggestions for the mental and physical development in this body? (A) As outlined, the musical training should be - not forced, but an issue continually with the body, for such vibrations are soothing, well pleasing, and helpful to the body.

4609-1, M 39 (Single, Musician), 3/15/28 In the one [lifetime] before this we find in that period when divisions arose in the land now known as Egypt. The entity then chief among the musicians of the period, furnishing to the peoples that of the first according of vibratory forces in nature to the healing of forces in physical ills; or the first ability of the physician in charge of the institution of learning, toward the application of mental and of material conditions for the welfare of the human race, to gain the knowledge of the nerve vibration in the body from this entity's application of stringed and horned instruments as applied to vibratory forces set in various diseases of the mental and physical body.

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The urge as seen from the experience, the love of music - of harmony - yet that innate unsatisfied desire to be able to minister to the physical ills of individuals, and the entity has often, does often feel the urge to be a physician; yet not knowing what branch, what field, to express self in. Find and express same in the harmony of stringed instruments with the varied ills of the human family as respecting to certain diseases; for from this entity's ability much of that as has become of material rather than of spiritual impulse arose the chants (that are so often heard) to drive away the varied impulses in the human heart…. In the abilities of the entity, there are many. Seek first to know self, know relationship to the creative energy, and make self aright with that known of self, and serve man through the abilities of the mental and physical self; for in lending to the creatures that are of God's making is lending to that creative energy that builds in the mental that which, applied IN the physical, brings peace and understanding - and the harmony that passeth all knowledge.

276-6, F 16 (Student, Protestant), 1/14/34 (Q) Give a description of the meeting with the priest, and the effect of the teachings upon the soul-mind. (A) This may be rather hard to put into words of the present day, for first was the meeting with the emissaries. Then there was the meeting with that activity in the temple, where there was sought the understanding within the spiritualmindedness of the entity for cleansing - or preparation of self. And with the meeting of the priest, the aid as to the particular activity of the entity in those relations. The scene might be laid like this: In the Temple Beautiful there was the music for the ones presenting themselves to be offered upon the altars for the cleansing of that which would prevent them from - what would be termed today - consecrating their lives to church through the baptismal service; though in that baptism it was by the altar first for the removing of those things that made for the carnal influence. The entity then was among those who had been led in, or through the first experience of being offered on the altar and being presented by the priestess or the activity of that one in the temple so offering same made for the obeisance, as would be called, in pleading for the aid to assist self. It was robed in the garments of the Temple itself, in what later became the character of Egyptian robes of that particular period, made from the linens of the papyrus and the lotus combined and covered with the combination of the colors - purple and white - used as the robes of those so offering themselves. In such a scene was the meeting made. As to the activities produced in the entity itself, there was rather the turn to the material abilities in controlling the animal force such as to present same in the music that aided in the worship or service in the Temple's activities later…. (Q) Did the entity play any musical instrument?

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(A) Were each soul today to get rather the vision that the self in life, or Life itself, is the manifestation of the Spirit of God in the earth, and that its soul, the entity's soul, the companion of that Spirit in the material world, each soul would get rather the vision of its own abilities in the earth, if it will but make the use of, the application of, the manifestations of that spirit that will make for the growth of its own soul, the heritage of each and every soul that enters into the earth's plane. As may be rightly gathered from that given concerning this entity, this soul, in its unconscious use of life it gave to man such that has been the aid, the help, the companion throughout the years, the ages since. In the conscious use of these same influences, with being directed by those that had found - as it were - the relationship between the Creative influence and the creature and its brother, the creature and its Maker, the entity so applied self as to bring harmony into the KINGDOM over which the entity ruled. Not as ruled by might, rather by love. Hence the instruments used were of the reed or flute, that is known in the present, and made the hearts of many merry; not as of those that would gratify the satisfying of carnal forces, but rather that as awakened within each those abilities for the expressing of - in its physical body - the music of the spirit in its activity in and through the body. So in the present, as the experiences of self that go to make up its abilities to quell within the breast of many a tortured soul or many a tortured body that wars within itself with the spirit that is willing and the flesh is weak with its own desires, that as may be given by the entity in word or by the music will bring something to each of the vision that came to those that were under the entity's supervision or kingdom in that sojourn…. (Q) Is there any special prayer for me? (A) This would be as teaching the brook to sing, to give for the entity. But this may aid in itself finding that prayer it may give to many another soul from the storehouse of this soul's experience: AS I OPEN MY BODY, MIND AND SOUL TO THEE, O GOD MY MAKER, SURROUNDING MYSELF WITH THE CONSCIOUSNESS OF THE CHRIST LIFE, SHOW THOU ME THE WAY TO BE THE GREATER CHANNEL FOR MY FELLOW MAN…. (Q) Why do I have such a liking for dancing? (A) A natural expression of the joyousness of giving expression of joy, and if it is kept in that attitude it brings harmony, rhythm and peace, and makes one rather capable of expressing same IN harmony. When it is just for association, or just for the company, then be mindful…. (Q) Is there any further advice or help that may be given this entity now? (A) Rather would each soul in this room be lifted by that counsel and that advice of THIS soul when it communes with itself and its Savior. KEEP that thou hast set in the purposes of thine heart. Make thine desires the desires to be as the will of the Father, with the Christ working in thee, and thou wilt lead many from going astray.

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773-1, M 5 months, 9/24/31 In those influences then, as will be seen as latent - and as will depend upon the manner in which the applications are made by those in care, or charge, or responsible for the entity's awakening in this material sphere, this entity's mental development in this earth's experience, those responsible for the environ and activities - these will influence in the first half portion of the experience, more in the entity's response TO those influences as are seen than will those of astrological of those of numerological influence. One, then, quiet in demeanor yet high tempered - at times; knows oft what it wants, and why it wants it, without asking questions, and will seek for same. To be sure, the responses to the entity's development will depend upon the manner in which these influences as they come are handled, or the activities in supplying or denying those desires. Oft these will be well; oft they must be tempered. One that, it will be found, music, musical tendencies, will be an influence in the entity's activities. The music will be QUIETING, ESPECIALLY that of stringed instruments - yet those of the horn, or pipe, or reed, will LATER be a more active influence in the entity's experience. COLORS will also find an influence in the entity's activities, especially those of not too severe, but the violet, ultra-violet, shades of green, of mode [light bluish-gray?]*, and pink; though the others may make for a rigor oft in the entity, the delicate shades - or those as may be termed the spiritual - will influence the entity. When illness or the like were to come about, soft music and the lighter shades or tones will quiet where medicine would fail…. As to the abilities in the present, and that to which it may attain, and how… As the musician, or as one that has much to do with the outside, whether it pertains to stage - as political, or as to that of the profession - will bring FOR the entity the awakenings through color AND song, and ESPECIALLY dirge, that will made for a development IN THIS PARTICULAR experience as well as bringing in the middle and latter portion of the life much of those as CALLED success in and of the material things. We are through for the present.

1334-1, M 41 (Osteopath, Christian Background), 2/8/37 In Mars we find that tendency at times to become easily erratic, easily ruffled. Yet in the application of self to the influences from Venus and Jupiter, this has become somewhat overcome; and these are merely inclinations. As to what the entity may do about that it knows. For if it will be remembered, the ideal manner is to be slow to anger; and, again, be mad but sin not; and, do not hold malice nor slights nor slurs, nor unkind remarks in thine inner self, for they build barriers. (continued on the next page)

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And as the very nature of the application of self to the abilities in bringing hope and help and health to others, it is understood that anger and wrath and resentment are - as hate - poisons to a mind, a body that would give or make of its opportunities the better application. Hence for reason's sake, for the very knowledge, as He hath given - if ye will not believe for His name's sake, believe for the very fact that thou hast seen, thou hast experienced that such do bring detrimental influences or experiences to the minds and the lives of individuals…. For to the entity the beauty of a school spirit, the beauty of a HOME cooperativeness; the beauty of the city ordinances being in keeping with the moral, the material, the mental welfare, is as beautiful to the entity oft as a well written story, as a beautiful picture, as a statue, or as any depicting in the art of the beauties of nature…. Yet music is a higher realm to the entity. And it may be found in the experience of the entity, as from those activities in the experience before this, that sounds, music and colors may have much to do with creating the proper vibrations about individuals that are mentally unbalanced, physically deficient or ill in body and mind; and may be used as helpful experiences. Just as the entity has found and may find more and more in the application of self that the manner of conversation to individuals in making mechanical or mental suggestions for their physical welfare, there is as much in the tone and the gentleness of manner as in the command itself…. For as the entity gained in its experience and in its sojourn there [Pennsylvania and Ohio, as a physician, or a healer], as there is the greater knowledge of the Creative Forces through nature, so through the nature or natural sources of man. For as the body is the storehouse of all influences and forces from without, it has the abilities for the creating - with the correct firing or fuel for the body - that which is able to sustain, not only sustain but to recuperate and to rebuild, revitalize, regenerate the activities of the body. Hence in the present experience the activities in ministering to the needs of those who are ill in body or mind will be the field for the entity during this sojourn, but rather in those fields where nature's storehouse may be - and the body's abilities to create the environs for the resuscitating and reviving of bodily forces, should be - the school or activity through which the entity may serve the better.

824-1, M 20 (Musician, Singer & Horn Player), 2/11/35 Yes, we have the entity and those records that are made and being made in the present, and those influences that make for urges and emotions in the activative forces of the entity called now [824]. Well chosen is the name Drake!... A lover of the beautiful; depicting the beautiful, whether in art, song, music, painting, in dress even. All of these have their influence upon the entity, as would the harmonies of stones; and ever should the entity have about the body the bloodstone, which is - with its vibrations - that element which from the Edgar Cayce Readings copyright 1971, 1993-2009 by the Edgar Cayce Foundation

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etheronic energies of nature in itself creates the proper environs for vibratory forces about the entity. The pipe, the horn and the reed are the instruments through which the entity may give greater expression of self…. Before that we find the entity was in the Atlantean land, when the people were entering into other lands for their preservation of their activities through those periods when destructions were coming to the land. The entity then was among those who were the leaders into what is now known as the Egyptian land, bringing with same much of what may be made from the electron music where color, vibration, activities make for toning same with the emotions of individuals or peoples that may make for their temperaments being changed. And same may be applied by the entity in those associations with what may be called the temperaments of individuals, where they are possessed - as it were - by the influences from without, and those that are ill from diseases that have become of a nature or vibratory influence within the body as to set themselves as a vibration in the body. The entity may make such tones, colors, sounds, activities, as to be very beneficial to those whom the entity may desire to aid…. In the application of the MATERIAL things, those that are of the orient with the occidental toning to same will bring the opportunities in the experience of this entity, [824], and a spiritual and a mental development.

884-1, F 59, 4/9/35 . . . in those periods when the entity, in the thirteenth to sixteenth year, had visions that were to the entity not wholly understood; yet brought emotions from within that yet remain within the entity in its inner self as visions of floating upon clouds, visions as of being in the storms that waged about self. These were particularly in those years of 1885-6-7 and 8, and made for lasting influences; making for the interest that has been and is aroused in the mysterious, spiritual influence, spiritual import, occult and mystic influences. These are as a portion of the entity. And the entity might have applied self, or may apply self in these directions as a channel - rather than a medium; one who may turn within and record in the conscious self much of what the soul may experience in its communion with the outer influences that are yet ever so near. For in the mind of man in material world those things that bespeak of the inter-between are as being without, when they - the spiritual forces - are the closer, ever, with all. These, the entity has found, have brought periods of doubts and fears, longings and hopes; periods when oppression arose, or when the entity was evil spoken of by those that understood not. Yet they have brought to the entity, in its developing through these expressions in this experience, a longing more and more to know and experience within self the gracious influences of the spiritual life…. (continued on the next page) Edgar Cayce Readings copyright 1971, 1993-2009 by the Edgar Cayce Foundation

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Before that we find the entity was in that land now known or spoken of as the Atlantean, during those days when there were the attempts of those to bring quiet, to bring order out of chaos by the destructive forces that had made for the eruptions in the land that had divided the lands and had changed not only the temperate but to a more torrid region by the shifting of the activities of the earth itself. The entity then was among the princesses of those peoples when there were the divisions of those that were to be the rulers, those that were to be the laborers, those that were to administer the rulings of the ruler upon those that would be ruled. Being among the princesses of him that made for the rulings over the land at the time, in the name Ahasus, the entity made for that of bringing to her own peoples the greater understandings, and especially those that had followed in the way of the Law of One - or that manifested in the present as the Christ Consciousness, or the sons of Adam that had joined themselves with the sons of God, and as the sons of Adam that - with Amilius - had made the records of those things whereby there might be the cleansing of the body from the pollutions of the world, or of the animal kingdom. The entity aided in bringing not only material gains but the glories of the experience builded in the experience much of the abilities for purifying through harmonious music - those harmonious influences that were a portion of the entity's activities later in its Persian sojourn. And in the present, even, there may be brought the greater regenerations for the body, the mind and the soul of the entity. As to the abilities of the entity in the present, then, and that to which it may attain, and how: The greater soul development may come by and through the meditation upon those influences that prompt the inner man. And with it there may be brought forth those powers not of divinations as of the world, but rather the application within self that may bring healing and health and aid to those that are sad in heart, weak in body, who are troubled in spirit. For these need - yea, seek - as the children of light - for a way, a path, to greater understanding. Know then, in self, that thy Redeemer liveth. This thou hast seen in many of thy sojourns and thine activities in the earth; those things that made for the manifestations of His saving influence in the earth. So, teach it to thy fellow man. (Q) For what life work am I best fitted for a livelihood? (A) Healing! (Q) How should the body undertake this study? (A) As just iterated and iterated and iterated! First know in self, raising those powers within self, that spiritual healing may be the activities of the entity. Not through powers of any save of Him as the Savior of men!... (Q) What particular music will be of the most help to the entity? What type? (A) That as comes from chimes - as rods, as of that nature - that makes for the uuuuuuuuummm through the vibrations of same. We are through for the present. Edgar Cayce Readings copyright 1971, 1993-2009 by the Edgar Cayce Foundation

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2441-4 F 36 (Housewife, Theosophist, Schoolteacher), 4/13/42 (Q) My interests are diverse - which one should be emphasized in this incarnation? (a) Fourth-dimensional painting - is this possible for me? If so, how to proceed? Would it be of a service to others? (b) Healing with color and tone is this possible for me? If so, what should be the next step? Training, study, associates in this work? (A) Healing is the better channel. That the manner of healing would be always with color or tone would not be in keeping with the diversity of disturbing influences in others. That this be made the only means may limit the ability, as well as the scope of work that might be accomplished. But begin in the study in association with those influences, if directed there, and be guided in the use of vibration - which is another phase of color, of course, and of tone. Oft THIS becomes necessary. For, as has so oft been given, and as demonstrated in the experience of the Great Physician, He met the needs of the individual, - whether by the spoken word, vibration, or application of means that attune - the dissenting tissue or body to the divinity that is in each soul, each body who has acknowledged, who lives in the Christ Consciousness…. (Q) What is the main purpose of this incarnation? (A) To glorify the Christ-Consciousness in the earth - in the lives of those with whom ye come in contact, and to live the same thyself…. (Q) The use of sound is needed in refining - what is the key and notes for me? (A) This will be awakened in the body-mind and consciousness as it attunes itself in the application of those tenets, those truths indicated in portions of the directions given. (Q) Would colored light for my purification be of help? What type of light and where obtained? (A) As has been indicated, - as ye seek the door is opened. For as He hath given, “Behold I stand at the door and knock. If ye will open, I will come and abide with thee.” Know there was not anything made that was made that did not pass through Him. That abiding consciousness, then, will bring the knowledge of and the wisdom in applying same.

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2700-1, F 20 (Secretary), 3/15/42 Music has its appeal, but there are definite likes and dislikes in same. Thus music that is pastoral, or that depicts the emotions in nature or in body or in activity, or that may be enacted, appeals the more. Thus the stringed and reed instruments are those that appeal the more in such activities. Things pertaining to stage, radio or the like, may be channels, then, through which the entity may gain recognition as to its abilities; though the home is the eventual hope and latent influence ever felt in the entity…. Before that the entity was in the Arabian and Persian land, during those periods when in the 'city in the hills and plains' there were those tendencies for grouping of individuals towards the teachings of the mystic nature, (or of the teacher in that experience) for the beneficient influences in the lives of peoples of many groups and nations. The entity was a musician, though one who used same in the healing art, or as a portion of those experiences when the quieting of the fears of individuals from various spheres of activity was brought about by the means of the music. Thus the lute, as well as the stringed instruments, become those that act more as the soothing influence, as well as those in which the entity may in its dance interpret the better; rather than the brass instruments. The name then was Melsanteudendt. The entity gained much, which is expressed at present in the interpretings of those things prompted by listening to the voice within, and of the activities of things pertaining to spiritual attitude - as the listening not only to the promptings from without but to the music of the spheres, or of the stars, or of nature itself. Thus the entity may attune itself to those activities in which there may come the greater awakening in the present…. As to the abilities of the entity, then, and that to which it may attain, and how: Here indeed may it be said, - know first thy ideal, physical, mental and spiritual. Each phase of thy experience bears one upon the other, yet these are influenced definitely in the experience.

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INDEX OF READING 275-35 F 20 Arts: Music: Healing : Instruments: Harp: Christ

Par. 10-A Par. 10-A

INCARNATIONS: EGYPT: RA TA Karma: Talents: Arts: Music : Dietetics : Symbology: Seals

Par. 5, 6 Par. 11-A, 12-A Par. 3, 4, 7, 8, 13-A--16-A

Meditation: Psychic Development

Par. 10-A, 12-A, 20-A

Soul Development: Human Relations

Par. 12-A

Symbology: Seals

Par. 3, 7, 8, 14-A, 17-A--19-A

Temples: Egypt: Ra Ta

Par. 5, 11-A, 13-A, 14-A

BACKGROUND OF READING 275-35 F 20 B1. 10/13/30 She obtained Life Rdg. 275-11, and subsequently other Ck. Life Rdgs. Recent correspondence indicated she had received Life Seals for members of the family, and others, in her meditations, with interpretation of the same. [See 275-11 Reports.] TEXT OF READING 275-35 F 20 (Musician [Harpist], Protestant) This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest W. Zentgraf, 400 St. Paul's Ave., Stapleton, Staten Island, New York, this 21st day of November, 1933, in accordance with request made by self - Miss [275], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc. PRESENT Edgar Cayce; Hugh Lynn Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Miss [275], Mr. [378], Mrs. [255], and Margaret Naumburg. READING Time of Reading ... Avenue, 10: 50 to 11: 30 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., New York. (Body and soul mind, detailed information about her life as Ai-Si in Egypt, and its relation to her present life, answering questions) 1. EC: Yes, we have the soul-mind and those activities of the entity in the earth's plane. 2. In giving that which may be aidful and helpful to the entity in its development in the present, as related to the experiences and activities, and that innately brought into the present experience, we must also consider that which is to be builded in the mental, the physical and soul experience of the entity in the present. Edgar Cayce Readings copyright 1971, 1993-2009 by the Edgar Cayce Foundation

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3. As the activities of the entity Ai-Si in the experience were in the Temple activities that made for the cleansing of the influences in the lives of individuals, groups, and masses, for the regeneration of their thought, purposes, desires, and as these took form in the manners of activity during the experience, so may the entity in the present signify or show forth - in the manner of presenting in concrete form - the visualization and picturization of those influences that have dealt and do deal with the urging and impelling influences in the souls of individuals; especially - as it may be surmised - in carrying on in the inmost self of such through whom, with whom, to whom, the entity lent aid and assistance, or cooperated with, in the activities during that experience. 4. It may be well for the entity to know that each soul, each entity, each activity, must be of the development within self that there may be, through the actions in thought, in deed, in fact, those things that make for the continuity of that which may be spoken or acted in the associations with others. So does the impelling influence come into the experience of each soul in its journey through an experience. 5. Then the entity was the musician in the Temple Beautiful, in the relationships with the activities of the body in the experience towards that rhythm which brought the experiencing in the physical selves the raising within those adjuncts of every physical atom in the being, to be made in accord with the spiritual influence that would be enabled through the activity to direct. 6. Hence the music and that which arises with same will not only create or build experiences in the entity's own activities that will make for the renewing of self from within, but the ability to give out to others that which will enable them - as individuals, as souls - to seek to know their relationships with the Creative influences that may be builded by that which is the birthright to every soul that manifests in a material plane: To make known in its experience to others its concept of its relation, relations, to the Creative influence. 7. From the activities manifested in the cleansings, in the sacrifices offered, about which the entity was active in the experience, there will be the ability in the present to make in the experience of those with whom the entity has been associated in the activities of their own development, that which will arouse within their inner selves those emblems of service in the experience, THROUGH that which may be visualized by self (in the present) in meditation and in turning within, that those same influences that directed in those activities - that meant so much to the peoples and to the many in the experience - may again be known to men. [To many. See 275-36, Par. 5-A on 12/12/23.] 8. For, the title and the activities are clear. [See 275-36, Par. 7-A.] That soul development in the experience has been that there were periods when in the activities of the entity not so well in development, yet these varied influences will make for the creating in the present experience that which will overcome, which will annul; for His promises are faithful to those that seek to know His ways. 9. Ready for questions. 10. (Q) Give more detailed help NOW as to how I can come in attunement with my inner self through music?

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(A) In the practice periods (which in the material world are necessary, to acquaint self with the action of the spiritual influences from within, to arouse all forms or forces of the mental influences that would radiate through the activities of materiality) study in self not mere form, but the spirit of the form in movement, in the activity of that which makes for the practice periods. See, through the intuitive self, the spirit of that which IMPELLED the recorder of the notes or the music, and there is aroused in self then that which will make for periods when not of self but rather as of angels in the seraphim choir will be the activity; rather as of the spirit of truth. For, know ye well that the Prince of Peace was a harpist Himself! In the meditation, then, make thy actions rather such as might be guided by Him; and the influence and the activities, and that which it brings to self and that which it gives out and creates in the hearts, minds, and souls of others, will be SPIRITUAL - and spiritual uplift - and aiding to all of the emotional influences in the activities of individuals, as to bring HEALING, harmony, joy, peace, love, in the experience of the hearers. 11. (Q) How can I learn “through associations of eating, to give a soul the harmonies necessary for its better attunement and unfoldment.” (A) As was experienced in the sojourn of the entity in that particular experience, there was shown how the body-physical - having once become hardened into materiality - becomes the impelling influence in the experience from that upon which it is fed. So in the present, as the associations and environs of the body are such and have been such as to have gained much of that surrounding that aided in the experience, in tempering self's desires, tempering self, it will be seen in self that the desire is that which maintains the physical structure of the body in keeping with that necessary influence to be created within the body as to make for healings (in physical body), as well as making for a balance in the spiritual outlook. As this: As there was experienced by the soul-entity that which brought for the body-physical an awareness of urges to make for rather the slighting of the ideals of some that made physical reactions, then there is need of certain elements to create in the physical being the deposits necessary to build structural forces in the body. These seen as SPIRITUALIZED. These seen as materialized, or from material aspect, are only - as it were - a channel, and not active with the principles or the WILL forces that would make the body one with that it is capable of and desires within self to accomplish in the material plane. So, make those understandings in self that the activity of foods is not as satisfying; only a carnal influence in the body, but that the body - as the temple of the soul - may be more beautiful in its manifestations of that love He has shown, that love the soul forces in the entity have given to others, may give to many, in a material world. 12. (Q) What should the entity study to obtain this understanding? (A) As given concerning the associations in that experience, the entity is with, among, and aided by those that were given special diction - as it were - in these directions, and are in associations in the present in much of the same environ. It is the better activity for these to study together in meditation, in considering the Edgar Cayce Readings copyright 1971, 1993-2009 by the Edgar Cayce Foundation

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elements both from the scientific viewpoint and from the chemical forces necessary in a body-balance. Hence through or with those that have been and are innately gifted. For, as known, while development of a soul is individual, the cooperation with other souls is necessary for individual or soul development in self and in others. 13. (Q) Give any incident in the appearance as Ai-Si that would help me to develop NOW. (A) Two conditions, two experiences, two incidents in that experience may be given, that may be known to self as an experience by looking within self; and do not let the EXPERIENCE - when it comes - overshadow, or look only for the experience, but what is the development within self FROM the experience. As in the music of the Temple. In the entity's activities there were the cleansings of the animal desires by the setting of those influences in the lives of those in the experience such as to bring to the entity the abilities to be perfect in body, in mind, in activity, as related to the desires of the experience. Also in the Temple, when the studies were made for individuals that were coming for cleansing of themselves, the entity - through the application of the abilities in the actions - brought the emblems that indicated that necessary to be held within self for a revealing of self from within; in the signs, the plaques, the emblems that were given through the DRAWINGS. These will awaken within the entity two different experiences. Do not look for the experience so much as for the development that comes WITH the experience. 14. (Q) Explain the development of receiving seals. (A) Just as indicated in that given, the entity was that one to whom was meted by the priest and the associates - in the activities of the period - the supplying to individuals that which may be said to have later become that ornament which carried with same the special activities in the lives of individuals of special periods. [See 275-36, Par. 8-A.] The entity then made those plaques, and these will be found when the Temple of Records is opened; many of these where the signs, the symbols were given, were for the aiding of the individuals in holding before themselves that which would be helpful, aidful, in comprehending their relationship to the whole. And, when properly given, it will be found that each individual will be as in awe of that given to him. Hence the body in the present, the soul activity, may be enlarged by that it may give to others in such seals. For, in most instances, even in the present, these do make - in the experience of such for whom the entity has given them - that which will arouse within the individual the DESIRE to seek to know SELF. And when desire is turned in that direction, to know its God and its reaction and its relationship with same, soul development has begun! 15. (Q) When making them for strangers, should I use my own name or a pen name? (A) Own name. 16. (Q) Should I do it for money; if so, how much should I charge for a colored seal?

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(A) The laborer, in the spiritual and the mental realm, is ever worthy of the hire. Not for money; not for any desire to exalt self. But each soul that seeks or asks for same should at least contribute more than sufficient for the time that is given. Ten dollars. 17. (Q) Is the seal of [275] as received by her, a copy of which I hold in my hand, correct? [See 275-11 Reports.] (A) Near correct. As we find, there will come the period when the cloud will be changed somewhat in its contour or position. As to the letters, the signs, the symbols, correct. But these should be developments from within, rather than from being directed as from even sources that have watched the developments from the beginning. For he that guides the hand in the inmost recesses of the soul has aided in the developments of that as brought all the activities of the entity in the experience. Hence, as given, it must be soul - and individual soul development. 18. (Q) Should the Latin words be given at this time? (A) This had best be given in those changes that will be made as relating to the cloud in same. Though they may be given here, it would be better that these be from within - that ENLIGHTEN the soul of the entity as it seeks. 19. (Q) Should I ask for the money before or after making the seals? (A) Merely give that this is the contribution from those; not as for money, but as for the time, the service - and many would give much more! 20. (Q) From what source do I receive my other messages, and am I developing correctly? (A) Developing correctly. As given, let the mediations ever be such that self is surrounded by the influences of the IDEAL in the heart and soul of self, and only His teachers, His leaders, His directors. Not with one that would give other than as teaching for self development. 21. We are through for the present.

REPORTS OF READING 275-35 F 20 11/29/33 She wrote: “I have finished thinking over my questions, so am sending them to you, so that you can give the reading whenever it suits you. I am looking forward to it so very much. If it is only half of what the first meant to me, I will be completely satisfied. “Yesterday I tried getting at the spirit of a piece as I was playing it; during that time my ears and eyes sort of listened and saw as if they weren't in me at all, just as if they were someone else looking on, and telling my hands what to do. At first it was rather an odd feeling.” 12/12/33 She obtained Ck. Life 275-36 on her Egyptian incarnation, answering further questions, especially concerning her ability in meditation to “receive” life seals for those with whom she had been associated in her Egyptian incarnation.

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INDEX OF READING 275-43 F 22 ARTS: MUSIC: HEALING : Instruments: Viola : Music of Spheres

Par. 6 Par. 4, 6

Attitudes & Emotions: Desire: Carnal

Par. 5

Forces: Creative

Par. 4, 6

Glands: Kundalini

Par. 4

INCARNATIONS: EGYPT: RA TA Meditation: Chants

Par. 3, 4

Peace

Par. 8-A

Surgery: Bloodless: Egypt: Ra Ta Period

Par. 6

Work: E.C.: Quotations & Similes: “One Step At A Time”

Par. 8-A

BACKGROUND OF READING 275-43 F 22 B1. 4/3/34 She obtained Ck. Life Rdg. 275-40 on past relationships in Egypt and Rome with her present harp teacher. B2. 4/1/35 She conducted a Ck. Life Rdg., preparing questions beforehand in re music in Temple Beautiful in Egypt. TEXT OF READING 275-43 F 22 (Musician, Protestant) This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the Zentgraf home, 400 St. Paul's Ave., Stapleton, Staten Island, New York, this 1st day of April, 1935, in accordance with request made by the mother - Mrs. [255], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc. PRESENT Edgar Cayce; [275], Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mrs. [255], Miss [276], Mrs. [509], Faith Van Valkenburgh Vilas, and Hugh Lynn Cayce. READING Time of Reading 3: 55 to 4: 15 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., New York. 1. [275]: Now you will have before you the entity [275], present in this room. You will give complete description in detail of the music used in the Temple Beautiful and Temple of Sacrifice, in the Egyptian incarnation of [275], in connection with the healing of the body, mind and soul, bringing in the tone, range, the structure and keys of the scales, the meters, the tempos. Answer all questions.

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2. EC: In giving that which may be helpful to those seeking to understand the nature of the healing of the body, the mind, the soul, and the music of the day, in rhyme, in tempo, in structure - these would be rather at the extremes, were one to consider same even as it is today when one considers that which is resounding to the awakening of the I AM within, and that which may be of such natures as to be destructive to that which has set itself as an animation of movement or force in a physical body, such as is in the healing influences. 3. Do not misconstrue that which was accomplished by thine own understanding in that experience. Turn for the moment, then, to thy service in the Temple Beautiful. Here we have those incantations that are as but the glorifying of constructive forces in all of their activity within the human emotions that may be known in the present day; for glory, not of self, not of the ability of self, but the glory of the oneness of purpose, of the I AM of the individual for the glorifying of that creative energy within self that may keep the whole body, whole bodyindividual, whole body as of the group, the whole body as of those within the sound as it ranges from the highest to the lowest of the incantations within; following that known in thine own present as i-e-o-u-e-i-o-umh. [?Ar-e-o-uummm?] [Har-rrrrr-aum says Dr. I. C. Sharma.] 4. These as they make for the raising of that from within of the Creative Forces, as it arises along that which is set within the inner man as that cord of life that once severed may separate, does separate, that balance between the mind, the body, the soul; these three, as accorded within the human forces, are the activities that were carried on by thyself in movement of body in its EVERY motion that made for the lifting up, the intoning in of self within; that there might come, as it were, the sound as of many waters; or as the morning stars in their circuit about the earth may sing with the glorious coming of the light into the experience of man to raise same to his at-oneness and his attunement with those beauties of the coming of the sons of men into the earth that God in His Oneness of Purpose may bring those activities with the sons of God as an at-onement in THEIR purposes in the earth. The glorifying of Him in the dealings and associations with the fellow man, and these find their attunement in each chord as it rings one with another in all the music that may be heard from every sound that follows in eeiu-u-u-ummmm in its forms, through that attunement along the pineal to the source of light within the self to make for the emotions of glorifying alone. 5. In the Temple of Sacrifice we have quite another picture. Here there is the falling away of those influences in which man had come by his projection of self into matter that there might be the satisfying of desires of flesh as in animal associations and matter relating one to another; which feeding upon itself, as flesh upon flesh, bringeth corruption in the very souls of men. So was there the breathing upon the bodies that there might be the crucifying of the activities in the desires of body, the desires of flesh, the crucifying of those desires as in relation one to another. These must be blotted out as each soul offers itself in sacrifice that it may be put upon the altars or fires of love and BURNED, as it were, that there might be that purification in the flesh, that there might become again the dross burned away and the pure soul be one with that Creative Energy.

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6. Then, as there may be seen, the attuning of the music as may be in the day; the viola tuned to the vibrations of the fires of nature may be destructive or smothering or aflaming same. So in that Temple of Sacrifice did thou minister there, in the purity of thy body, in the abilities of thy self to aid those that offered themselves in those manners of purifying; that burned away not only the desires of the flesh but the appendages of same that marred their bodies. And thus through much of thine effort came forth man as he walks upright today; no longer with the feet as of the cloven ox; or the horns as of the roe, the goat; nor the hog; nor those that would make themselves as a tree, nor those whose bodies were alive with the serpents of wisdom. But rather in the godly sons of the sons of God that wasted not their wanton selves in the mire of despair with the sons of men but kept the faith; as thou - in thy purifying of same - made for those vibrations that in the music as of the spheres brought that purifying through attuning the vibrations with the destructive forces as manifested themselves in nature, as TORE AWAY in matter that which hindered the individual, the soul, from knowing and being at-one with that Creative Force as thou had gained and did manifest in that experience. 7. Ready for questions. 8. (Q) Name the entities that were closely associated with [275] then, which are associated with her in the present. (A) These have in part been given. Much easier may it be had as these are presented from time to time. Take thou, my child, one step at the time. As it is pointed out to thee, that one here, that one there, does that influence in thy associations with such as these become known; that ye may not - not as the phenomena but as the phenomenon of thine experience bring thine own inner self to the realizations of same in thy application of thy music. Then does it awake, as has been given, that in nature, that in the natural tendencies that will bring for thine own experience that which brings healing in thine body, that brings to thine mind the awakening and to thy soul peace! 9. We are through for the present.

REPORTS OF READING 275-43 F 22 4/11/35 Mother [255]'s letter: “[275] is going to play in a church on Easter Sunday, and the girls [275] & [276] together are playing at a social on May 10th. So they are making contacts, for which I am very thankful. The rdg. was very interesting. I seem to read more in it, every time I go over it. But I do wonder why it cut off the questions.” [See subsequent notations under 275-11 Life Rdg. Reports.]

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INDEX OF READING 758-37 M 11 Appliances: Radio-Active: Nervous Systems: Incoordination

Par. 7

Arts: Music: Healing

Par. 6, 9-A

Attitudes & Emotions: Love: Healing

Par. 4, 6, 9-A, 15-A

CHILDREN: ABNORMAL Diet: Nervous Systems: Incoordination

Par. 12-A, 13-A

Education: Schools: Bancroft School : Teaching: Children: Abnormal

Par. 4--6, 9-A--11-A, 15-A

NERVOUS SYSTEMS: INCOORDINATION Vocational Guidance: Arts: Music

Par. 6

TEXT OF READING 758-37 M 11 This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 10th day of May, 1933, in accordance with request made by the father, Mr. [417], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc. PRESENT Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mildred Davis and L. B. Cayce. READING Time of Reading % The Bancroft School, 11: 00 to 11: 25 A. M. Haddonfield, N.J. (Physical Suggestion) 1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [758]; this we have had before - [758]. 2. Now, as we find, there is a considerable change in the general physical reactions of the body. Many, as we find, are towards more normal and more rational reactions. 3. While many changes have come about that are for those reactions which we have indicated through these channels before might be expected at periods of change, that would cause some anxiety; yet, if these conditions are handled properly or taken advantage of in the mental attitude, by the reactions towards the body from those who are specifically in charge of the body and its activities, also the reactions and manifestations given as the guides and directions for the body-mental, we may expect the body to be greatly improved - coordinating all these conditions in such a manner. If these are neglected, or if there are not the proper precautions taken, eventually there must become such constitutional conditions as to leave the body-physical without that development as it should have through this experience. Edgar Cayce Readings copyright 1971, 1993-2009 by the Edgar Cayce Foundation

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4. Then, to do this, it would require - not pampering, no; but POSITIVE LOVING reactions in the associations with the body-physical, to prevent fear or any disturbance entering in, through undue requirements made of the body that might cause such. 5. The precautions as to the care of self, and the reasons why care should be taken of self through these periods, will make for a much better reaction - and bring nearer coordinating forces with the conditions developing in the body, [758]. 6. Surrounding the body there should be those things that pertain to music, rhythm, harmony, peace, undisturbed reaction, or those things that appeal to the imaginative forces of the body - without too great a disturbance in the fire elements of emotion - will make for much more calm and normal reactions. 7. We would keep those vibrations from the Radio-Active Appliance, and keep the anodes CLEANER. Be more persistent WITH the applications, keeping all connections in contact properly, and we will find the much better reaction in every manner as respecting the physical and mental forces of this body. 9. (Q) Would the camp in Maine, run by the Bancroft School, be the proper place to send the body for the summer? (A) This would depend upon whether there is the proper relationship kept, in the manner we have indicated, as to the position and mental reactions of the body. Not that the body should not be made to depend upon self, to be self-reliant; but do not FORCE the issues by unkind treatment to make FEAR the reaction! Rather use love, harmony, and the reasons for doing the things required; and watch the difference that may be brought to self by the listening to music - which is a factor in the improvements for this body, for the interests of this body, for the arousing of things for the body. Of course, if this part of the development is applied or superintended by one who knows nothing of the rhythmic action to the body, such an one would hardly see it; but if applied in the proper direction definite beneficial results may be obtained. And, with the other things added as we have suggested between now and that time - with such things as applied from nature, or to nature, as relating to this, kept in the activities of the body, the change would be very well. forces! 15. (Q) Any further advice regarding this body? (A) Do these. Be consistent with all promises, and consider that each is an individual - but that each is a portion, and a COOPERATIVE portion, of the whole activities. The period through which the body is passing in its PHYSICAL development has much to do with the TEMPERAMENTAL conditions that arise; also the reactions through the character and kind of suggestions given produce or bring about RESENTMENTS in the activities of the body. Hence the stress that we have given should be put on harmony, peace, and such activities in the mental AND material forces of the body.

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INDEX OF READING 758-38 M 12 Appliances: Wet Cell: Children: Abnormal

Par. 8

Arts: Music: Healing

Par. 10, 16-A

CHILDREN: ABNORMAL NERVOUS SYSTEMS: INCOORDINATION Osteopathy: Nervous Systems: Incoordination

Par. 6, 7, 9

BACKGROUND OF READING 758-38 M 12 B1. See 758-37 on 5/10/33. B2. 10/27/34 Father's friend, Mr. [279]: “I have written Dr. Yale Nathanson about your contemplated visit to N.Y., and should hear from him the early part of the week. I am anxious for you two men to meet. I understand he feels that much can be accomplished with [758], and if for no other reason, I know that produces a 'common bond.'” TEXT OF READING 758-38 M 12 This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the David E. Kahn home, 44 W. 77th St., Apt. 14-W, New York City, this 6th day of November, 1934, in accordance with request made by the father - Mr. [417], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc. PRESENT Edgar Cayce; Hugh Lynn Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. [417], [1192] and [327] and David E. Kahn. READING Time of Reading 12: 35 to 1: 00 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., New York. 1. HLC: You will have before you the body and mental development of [758], who is at the Muderick home, 6014 Carpenter St., W., Philadelphia, Penna. You will describe the present physical and mental condition of this body, and give at this time suggestions for his development under present surroundings, especially considering information at this time that will be of help and interest to Dr. Yale Nathanson [Ph.D., psychologist] of University of Pennsylvania who is observing and guiding the case. You will answer the questions which may be submitted. 2. EC: Yes, we have the body, [758]; we have had this before. 3. Now, as we find, there are many changes in the physical forces of this body, [758], since last we had same here. Some are showing a better physical and mental reaction. However, there is not the whole proper coordination; even though some conditions have been altered since last we had same. 4. As to the applications that are made in the present, we find these are tending towards a better coordination from the reflex activity in the responses to mental forces in the system. But, as we have indicated heretofore, there are physical Edgar Cayce Readings copyright 1971, 1993-2009 by the Edgar Cayce Foundation

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conditions also that must be aided in their adjustments, for the more perfect coordination. Yet, as we find, from the present physical conditions, the present reactions in this body, these can be - and will be - brought about. For, as we have given, much may be expected of this body in its physical and its mental activities in this material world in this experience. 5. We have indicated that there are certain portions of the physical organism where there are lesions, where the tendons and the nerve forces that make for the coordination between the sympathetic and the cerebrospinal system, especially in the lower portion of the cerebrospinal system, must be made to coordinate in their reflex and in their coordinative activity. These, as we find, are in the lumbar and the sacral areas - as we have indicated; that need the massage that will enliven those ganglia and centers to an activity, that there may come the physical coordination or meeting or activity. For if this condition were to be described, as to the responses that are made at times for this body in its mental reactions, it is as a short circuit in an electrical appliance where AT TIMES conditions are perfectly normal. For there are periods in this body when the memory and the reaction and coordination between the white and the gray forces in the cells of the nerves themselves, that make for response through the sensory system, find ready response. Then there are other periods, when there is only the partial response; then there is the change entirely and it is as if there were no contact at all. These are effects of the activity of the centers in the organism. For, as we have indicated, it isn't a lack in the brain forces; but of being able to make the contacts, as it were, in a COORDINANT way and manner. 6. These centers, then, need a stimulation given - in the manner as we have indicated. For, as has been ordinarily determined by these of the osteopathic profession, manipulations to the hypogastric and pneumogastric plexus - or the upper cervical and dorsal - without respect to the lower portion that we have indicated (9th dorsal to lower portion of sacral), will bring the INDETERMINATE activity - or the tendencies for the body to become upset through the stomach, through the digestive system. But, if these applications or manipulations are made from that particular area indicated (lumbar and sacral), and the rest of the cerebro-spinal centers only COORDINATED WITH SAME, then we may find that these will - with the other applications that we suggest - be most helpful to the physical forces of this body. 7. The other applications would be in this manner; for we find there are those divisions or the elements that are known in the material activity of the body that may be divisible - or known as material conditions. These added to the system where elements are lacking in the chemical analysis of the influences to those portions where there are the hindrances to an activity of a plexus, or of an organ or a functioning of the organs through the secretions and the glands' activity in portions of the system that make for those influences to create the proper balance in the elements necessary and needed - and THEN the osteopathic manipulations and activities to the body - WILL make for, and will produce, the proper elements that the system, the latent forces of the body itself, may use

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same in carrying out those functionings for making for a perfect coordination in those areas indicated. 8. Hence we would use in the present that which was once begun, which was never wholly given in its proper order - the wet cell battery activity, that will carry the vibrations from a Gold solution into the system. The plain anode would be attached first, to the 1st and 2nd cervical. The other plate, carrying the vibrations of the solution to the assimilating forces of the body itself, would be attached last - over the lacteal and umbilicii duct or area, in the right side of the body. These attachments should be made for at least fifteen to twenty minutes each day. 9. Every other day give the vibrations from the massage, or the osteopathic manipulations. 10. As to the ministrations for the mental coordinations with the body, in its activities of the mental forces - tones and sounds will be the channel through which the coordinating of forces for the body may make for the first of the perfect reactions; and will thus aid in bringing about the more ready response. For, as is seen, there are the coordinations through the auditory organisms, and these forces vibrate to every force of the body itself; and these carried in their correct or regular order for building up, will make for an aid to perfecting the normalcy for this body of [758]. 11. Ready for questions. 12. (Q) What was found with the test taken by Dr. Goldberg during the last two weeks? (A) This was a negative test. 13. (Q) What did the blood test show? (A) Lack of sufficient corpuscle activity in the system; all below normal. 14. (Q) What was lacking in the blood? (A) Sufficient quantity of the hormones to make for the building for the proper coagulations between the activities in the system. 15. (Q) What was found with the eye test taken last week? (A) Deficiency in making for the proper vision; or the strain that comes by the lack of proper activity or flow of circulation through this portion of the system itself. 16. (Q) Suggest a method for using the tones in assisting his development. (A) Any of those that make for the ready response through the suggestive forces that are ordinarily made in following the various tones created for the activity of the mental forces in the body. Sounding this, that or the other tone, and this making for the perfect tone will find its vibration and its ready activity with the body. These with their associations, as may be shown, will be MOST helpful to the body, and will find RESPONSE to the body - rather than letters, words, pictures, or any other conditions. 17. (Q) Are there any other suggestions that will be of interest or help to Dr. Yale Nathanson, who is observing and guiding this case? (A) Those as we have given, as we find, would be sufficient for the interest; and then those that are necessary may be given - that may be sought in association or connection with same. 18. We are through with this reading. Edgar Cayce Readings copyright 1971, 1993-2009 by the Edgar Cayce Foundation

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We have the entity and those relations WITH the universe and universal forces, as are latent and exhibited in the present entity, called [933]. In entering we find astrologically the entity coming under those influences as may be seen in the experience even of the entity in the present, as has been manifestedly shown in the experiences of the entity in the earth's plane as a whole; yet much development has come under the experiences - for, as the entity from the beginning has shown - as will be seen through the experiences that as may be termed an inquisitive experiencing of many phases in those developments as have to do with environmental and hereditary influences, and the entity as a student or propounder of either of these mighty questions in man's experience would become one of renown, WERE these turned to the RHYTHMIC side of the entity's development and experience. Coming, then, astrologically, under the influences of Venus, Jupiter, Mercury, Mars, and Uranus. In the influences, then, we find these as latent - also as manifested in the activities of the entity, and more SURE may be seen the influence the entity (the individuality of same) has upon individuals whom the entity has or may contact in the earth's experience. All remaining to study become awed at that they do not understand manifested in the entity as INNATE abilities, or innate MANIFESTATIONS of the entity's being. These, as we find, will continue to grow in the experience of the entity (to others), will those forces as given become the study of the entity in its attempts, and its making application of those forces as will be gathered by the study of either hereditary or environmental influence - for they become one, and are more UNDERSTANDABLE in the life as a whole than in a single experience; for where those of either the hereditary school or the environmental influence base their BEGINNINGS, the study of the entity may begin an unfoldment for such that are desirous of knowing that as may become to the entity and those associated with same as a correct interpretation of forces now termed as those of the analyzing of the mental forces of individuals, in a form or manner as is NOW termed of the psychoanalyst - see? For the entity should establish ITS OWN interpretation of THAT portion of man's experience, but DO same through music, and have as the guiding force or guardian angel Saint Cecilia…. (Q) To what extent should the study of music be pursued, and in what form? (A) PREFERABLY in that that has both pipes and harps. (Q) Are any schools or colleges recommended for the continuing of the studies of the entity? (A) Any in which the entity may gain that closer insight into those of the forces, or musics of the spheres - see? We are through for the present. Much may be given for the entity.

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INDEX OF READING 933-2 M 20 ARTS: MUSIC: HEALING : Rhythm: Life : Music of Spheres

Par. 17-A Par. 16-A

Bible: Books of: I Corinthians 6--7 : II Timothy 2: 15

Par. 4 Par. 8

Dementia Praecox: General

Par. 17-A

Education: Schools: Massachusetts Institute Of Technology

Par. 12-A

Heredity: General

Par. 3

Ideals: Service

Par. 4, 8

VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE: ELECTROTHERAPY BACKGROUND OF READING 933-2 M 20 B1. See 933-1 on 7/28/31. TEXT OF READING 933-2 M 20 (Student, Catholic) This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 7th day of June, 1935, in accordance with request made by the brother - Mr. [256], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc. PRESENT Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. L. B. and Hugh Lynn Cayce. READING Time of Reading 3: 45 to 4: 15 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., Mass. (Entity. Considering his past and present development, together with opportunities in this present life, you will advise and counsel with him regarding his selection of a life's work in line with suggestions previously given him through this channel and also advise him in regard to the educational training for same, answering the questions which have been submitted.) 1. EC: Yes, we have the entity now known as or called [933], and the information that has been given respecting the application of the entity in the material things. 2. In giving what may be at this time helpful to the entity in making the preparations, first know these as the immutable laws: 3. Man's activity is of choice. While there may be preparation in any given line, he may or may not apply that known in the experience. Thus the greater difference between instinct (as of the animal) and man (as trained, and the instinctive influences that are as a portion of the hereditary environment of the WHOLE of his experience in material things). Edgar Cayce Readings copyright 1971, 1993-2009 by the Edgar Cayce Foundation

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4. But as to the preparation in the present, as He hath given, work while it is day. That is, as the choice, as the motivative forces in the activity are of spirit, then be guided by that which is of a creative, constructive influence in the experience. And in whatever line of preparation, let it be motivated by DESIRE, WISH, PURPOSE, AIM, to be constructive in the own application and in the applying of that gained to the experience of those whom the entity may contact in its dealings, in its relations, with its fellow man; relying upon the Creative Forces, or God, as the GIVER of the increase in WHATEVER field this may be attempted. 5. It has been indicated that music and those conditions that are a portion of same should EVER be a part of the entity in its application. And also those things of an electrical nature may be made a portion of the experience; ESPECIALLY as applied to the CONSTRUCTIVE forces in human experience for beneficent effects upon the HUMAN body, rather than on things or the application of same to things. 6. Hence, as we find, if the entity then makes such preparation in its experience, and if the choice is to apply same in such a manner without taking the short cuts (that are so oft attempted by man for his own indulgence!), there will come satisfaction, that which makes for the greater peace, the greater harmony in the experience of the entity in the present. 7. Now, then: 8. It has been indicated that the channel of making application of self and self's abilities, physically, mentally, spiritually, is in those lines that appertain to the applying of such influences in the experience of others; studying to show self approved unto the Creative Forces, or God, as thy concept has been set in those ideals. 9. Ready for questions. 10. (Q) From what angle should I commence the study of the hereditary or environment influence; that is, through courses of study in psychology, biology, or others similar? (A) As applied in biology and psychology from the angle that has been indicated, in those forces that may make for the PERSONAL application of same in the experience of association with others. 11. (Q) Is it preferable for me to study for a business or profession in which I may earn my living, and to develop the suggested studies later, or may my present studies be planned to take up the study of the influences at once? (A) As indicated, the study of the application of electric vibration upon the human body for its beneficial effects will require just sufficient of the knowledge of the anatomical structure, of the psychological as well as pathological effect, for the INNATE influence in the rhythm of the body (in the self, see?) as related to musical forces to gain the knowledge of the hereditary forces; yet at the same time supply not only MATERIAL needs but a gentle, gradual advancement. Hence, as we would find, the better would be the preparation for that of the semiprofessional or professional direction. 12. (Q) I want to proceed with the study indicated for me in my Life Reading and would like to know whether the best approach and foundation would be through the courses in music at the New England Conservatory of Music or Biology at the Edgar Cayce Readings copyright 1971, 1993-2009 by the Edgar Cayce Foundation

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology, or are other specific schools or courses recommended for me, taking into consideration my present finances? (A) As we find, the NATURAL bent or tend would be in the MUSICAL forces. But in the biological forces (and the psychological portions that go with same) at the Institute of Technology would be the more preferable and the more QUICKLY would the entity BEGIN to make for material earnings. Hence, as we find, it would be better through those channels. 13. (Q) Would it be desirable for me to devote all of my time to the study of music in order to obtain the proper understanding for me to proceed with the study of the mental forces that affect or influence the individual? (A) It has been indicated that it would be better for this to be a PORTION of the study, and the greater portion in the technique of the application of electrical forces through application to the body itself. 14. (Q) Would it be best for me to go to a preparatory school for a year before entering college or will I be able to enter and carry the college courses in this coming year? (A) Go to the preparatory school for the preparation in these directions; for this would give the better balance to the body. 15. (Q) What preparatory school would you recommend as being the best? (A) Any that gives sufficient amount of that necessary for the study of physics, biology and pathology. These may be had here, where the body is, you see. 16. (Q) Through what specific school and course would I obtain a closer insight into the study of the forces or music of the spheres? (A) The lower electrical vibrations to life! 17. (Q) What is meant by the rhythmic side of my development and experience, and how may I gain the proper understanding of this? (A) This is indicated in that we have given for the consideration in the MATERIAL things, see? that the RHYTHMIC vibrations of the body, as to music, set the electrical forces in the physical body. As: An activity of the brain upon the nervous system makes for the releasing of vibration. Hence the study of music as related to electrical vibration and electrical applications for the human body, or as a technician in same, brings BOTH to bear upon that which will make for the greater understanding by the entity. For many an individual that has had a brain wreck might be aided by electricity and music to a revivification of those cells, of those atomic forces that need their coercion and their regeneration by their absorbing one into another - rather than being separated and fighting its own self, or lack of proper coagulation of the cellular forces in the blood and brain forces; as in some forms of dementia, strained by great religious fervor or excitement that makes for the separation of that which is the SPIRITUAL and the MATERIAL applications THROUGH the vibratory forces of a physical body. 18. (Q) Are there any books or studies or courses recommended for me to aid in my development? (A) As indicated, begin along those lines first in the preparatory forces of physics, biology, pathology, and the application of the musical vibrations to same. We are through for the present. Edgar Cayce Readings copyright 1971, 1993-2009 by the Edgar Cayce Foundation

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INDEX OF READING 933-3 M 26 Arts: Music: General : HEALING

Par. 8

Astrology: Ancient: Persia: Geocentric : Will

Par. 20-A Par. 20-A

Bible: Books of: II Timothy 2: 15

Par. 14

Birth: Physical

Par. 19-A

Ideals

Par. 14

Life: Electricity

Par. 9

Mind: The Builder: Analysis: Self

Par. 13, 20-A

Peace

Par. 15

Vibrations

Par. 9

VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE: ELECTROTHERAPY

BACKGROUND OF READING 933-3 M 26 B1. See 933-2 on 6/7/35 and subsequent Reports. TEXT OF READING 933-3 M 26 (Student, Catholic) This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 16th day of July, 1941, in accordance with request made by the self through sister, Miss [338], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc. PRESENT Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. READING (New England Time of Reading Museum of Natural 12: 00 to 12: 20 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. History, Berkeley St., Boston) ..., Mass. 1. GC: You will have before you the entity [933], named at birth [933], born October 21, 1914, in Boston, Mass. You will give for this entity a Check Life Reading at this time, with information, advice and guidance as to his mental, material and spiritual welfare; which will help him make life more worthwhile for self and others. You will answer the questions that may be submitted, as I ask them:

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2. EC: Yes, we have the records here, and the information which has been indicated through these channels respecting the activities of this entity in this present sojourn, - now called [933]. 3. In giving that as we find may be the most helpful, we would counsel that the entity study what has already been given through this channel; not only the original information as to appearances and activities but also that given as to the application of self in those fields of service in which there might be the greater response to that within self. 4. To be sure, much of that given as to the latent forces and vibrations about the body is indicated in the periods of turmoil, indecision, and the desires that naturally arise as innate experiences. 5. It is indicated that the entity, through its choice of activity, has made preparations for material service in the present, - yet this does not wholly satisfy. 6. As we find - now - we would take a course in electrotherapy, which as we have indicated is the channel through which the body might, - if there is the finding of self, - make the better and the greater application for beneficial results to individuals; rather than merely the biological aspects of conditions that may arise from same. 7. The innate ability as the musician should and will exert itself. More often the entity should turn to that natal and natural ability in music, when there are those periods of indecision, periods of loneliness, periods of wonderment, - to find that quieting influence. 8. For, it has been truly said, music alone spans the sphere of spiritual and mental attainment. 9. Then, rather than in those applications that are as rote, as found in biological studies, - prepare self more for the application of helpful experiences in same; as of music - that vibrates to the body in the same manner as electrotherapy of the short wave, of the high vibration, - for it is the lowest form of vibration electrically that gives creative forces, rather than the highest. It is the high vibration that destroys. 10. The study and the application of self in THOSE directions in the present, as we find, from the material angle, should and will bring harmony, - if there is the application of self and the holding to that as indicated in those experiences when the entity was a teacher, to whom many came to be taught the spiritual truths. [See 933-1.] 11. Apply that in self and in self's problems in the present. 12. DO NOT - for any cause - attempt to defeat the purposes of the Creative Forces, or God, with thy activities or with others' activities. 13. Thus innately, and much more manifestedly, there may come the helpful forces by the entity turning the more oft to the analyzing of self in those directions that have been heretofore indicated, and as we would give here. 14. FIND the answer within self. KNOW it is not by chance that the opportunities are before thee in the present. Hence studying first to know thy ideal, spiritually, mentally, materially, - show thyself approved in all good conscience unto that thou hast chosen as thy ideal.

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15. Then applying self in those directions, we should find not only harmony and success materially, but that feeling, that peace as He has promised to all who seek to know His way. 16. Do that. 17. Not in any exaltation, nor in any justification, but as a GLORIFYING of Creative Forces - God - in thy activities, in thy dealing with thy fellow men. 18. Ready for questions. 19. (Q) Please give the exact time of my birth. (A) Nine-thirty in the evening, October 21, 1914. 20. (Q) What is the correct system to use in astrology - the Heliocentric or the geocentric system? (A) As we have indicated, the Persian - or the geocentric - is the nearer correct. But, as we have also indicated, these - the astrological urges - are ONLY tendencies! Choices must be made, and the application of self to the universal laws is effective - in EACH life! Do these things as we have indicated. Analyze all that has been given. See how it fits into thy longings, thy hopes; and ye will find that it may be made practical in the daily life. 21. We are through for the present.

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INDEX OF READING 949-12 M 23 Arts: Beauty: Nature : Music: Color : Healing : Rejuvenation : Music of Spheres

Par. 39, 40 Par. 36 Par. 33, 34, 42 Par. 44 Par. 36

INCARNATIONS: EGYPT: RA TA Longevity: Egypt: Ra Ta

Par. 44, 45

Nature: Flowers : Natural

Par. 36 Par. 39, 40

Soul Development: Nature

Par. 36--40

VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE: ARTS: MUSIC

BACKGROUND OF READING 949-12 M 23 B1. See 949-11 on 5/3/38. TEXT OF READING 949-12 M 23 (Musician, Hebrew) This psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 17th day of May, 1938, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [949], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., through Active Sponsorship of his father, Mr. [437]. PRESENT Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. READING Time of Reading 11: 00 to 11: 45 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. New York City. 1. GC: You will have before you the life existence in the earth plane of [949], born October 25, 1914, in New York City, and the earthly existence of this entity as a musician in the Temple Beautiful of Egypt. You will give a biographical life of the entity in that day and plane of earthly existence, from entrance - and how - into the earth's plane, and the entity's departure; giving the developing or retarding points in such an existence. Also you will explain in detail how the entity may in the present make the best use of the talents expressed in that period. You will answer the questions that may be asked. 2. EC: Yes - yes - we have the records here of that entity now known as or called [949]; and the record of the earthly experience during the sojourn of the entity in that place or land known as the Egyptian. 3. In giving the interpretation of the records, and the activities of the entity during that sojourn, we find it would be well that there be a reviewing - or a background

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given - of the happenings in that particular land which led to the activities in which the entity, now known as [949], was engaged. 4. For as may be gathered from the intimations as well as the statements respecting the entity's development, that particular period of sojourn was the outstanding one; or that from which the entity in the present may apply those influences or urges which may bring the greater mental, material and spiritual awakening. 5. It is true that urges from other sojourns have brought into the experience those innate influences, and those that have become in a manner material hindrances from the outward appearance or from the outlook in the present sojourn. 6. Yet all of these may be used, as we find, rather as stepping- stones for the material and the mental and spiritual growth; than those things that may be as hindrances. Especially is this true if the urges as we find indicated from the Egyptian sojourn are applied in the present experience. 7. In the Egyptian land, as now called, there had come those from what is now called the Persian, or the Carpathian AND Persian land, those who were called to set up a regime. 8. Or it was an experience in which the benefits in the natural resources of the land were to be used as a means for the advancement of man's understanding as to the Creative Forces in relation to man's experience, and the manner in which such relationships might find material expression - by activities towards the fellow men. 9. Then, the undertaking - as it is found - was to include all of man's experiences; in the application or use of what might be drawn from nature, from the natural sources, for man's convenience, for man's ease in material things. 10. Also it was to include a delving into, and an understanding of, man's relationship one to another in the economic situations, in the political (as might be called in the present) as well as the religious or spiritual phase of man's experience. 11. There we find there had been a King, with all of the retinue of counselors, advisors, judges set in their varied spheres of activity according to the estimation of their fitness - and because of their lack of seeking self-indulgence or selfaggrandizement. 12. The very entering of those leaders had aroused the more advanced of the Natives, or those - as we would term in the present - who were endowed with a national patriotic influence; and, consequently, caused disturbances - as ever. 13. Then there were the attempts to forestall such becoming as a great national problem, by the considering of various members of the Natives as efficient in directing of varied phases of the experiences in such an establishing of a union of purpose, a oneness of desire and thought on the part of all of those in that particular land. 14. We find the peoples of the Native land were the forefathers, or the sires, or the channels through which the entity came into the earth; then known (in the experience of activity) as Oum-Teck-Pt - or the Musical Teck-Pt (?). 15. As there were those developments, there began the preparation for the purification of the body as to desire, as to those things that were as hindrances Edgar Cayce Readings copyright 1971, 1993-2009 by the Edgar Cayce Foundation

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just as insidious to the thought or the urge of the individual, by those repressions brought through the appendages of the animal natures, as certain diseases are to man's influence today. 16. Hence there was the establishing of those temples called Temples of Sacrifice and the Temple Beautiful. Those activities might be represented (though quite crudely) in what we have today as surgical hospitals and the higher states of learning. 17. For the fires of nature in disease were stopped, are stopped, by separating of the body from growths, from deformities, from the various characters of activities upon the physical body which warp the mind, putting it in those positions of being submerged or in contingence to relative relationships. 18. Just so were the activities of the Temple Beautiful, in which there were found the expressions in music, in body-development, in the mind-training for the presenting of channels for specific activity. 19. And especially in THAT particular land and THAT particular period of the entity's activity, the greater numbers chosen were the channels known as those who were to become the mothers of that new race, that new character of body for the activities of the natures to which the Priest, the King, the Counselors had set themselves. 20. Hence we find Oum-Teck-Pt was there, by the authority not only of the King and the Priest but through the choice of the Council and the parents of the lad who was as it were, as it might appear today, now, gifted especially in music and the use of the instruments of the period upon which performers would arouse the very natures for the developing of the body in its varied manners - in the selection of those in the Temple through which the activities of same would go. 21. The activities were much in the nature of that thought to be or accepted in many of the lands and in various sections as the method of developing the body. Or there were the callisthenic activities, or those of the natures for the reduction of this portion, the developing of that, the abilities for the breathing. 22. Also there were the activities to increase the abilities for an appreciation of the beautiful in all its varied forms; as the delicate natures of the flower's unfolding. 23. Too, there were the abilities to use the animal activities NOT as their natures but as their developing of the bodies for the purposes of making them channels through which the greater activities might come for a people, a nation fitted for definite activities in relationships to their fellow man. 24. Then there arose turmoils, strifes, through the banishment of the Priest, through the activity of the Natives as well as of those of the King's own household - when the Brother of the King also led a rebellion in the Ibex area of the land. 25. Yet this entity - though besieged, beset, besought by all the varied groups for the joining of his activities with theirs - remained true rather to that which had become the imprint or purpose for which he had been chosen or set aside. 26. Hence the entity remained then rather dormant, as it were. Or, as we would term today, the entity became rather a recluse; separating himself, becoming as

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one who dwelt rather among the tombs, the caverns, the hills - yea, oft in the sand dunes of those lands. 27. Through those periods, however, much was gathered or attained by the entity through the watching or the observation, as well as the attempts to depict same upon the musical instruments which the entity made or to which it had access - or which he carried with him or kept close. 28. Hence those instruments of the reed or stringed nature of the day, the soundings which came as a portion of those things aroused by the sounding of what we call in the present the vowels in such a manner that they proclaimed - or aroused to the physical organism the associations of the centers through which there is the connection of the spiritual forces to the vibrating activity of the sensuous nature, or senses, or the sensory system - were as the activities of the entity. 29. Such associations and connections were aroused in those who would choose to become more and more attuned to that necessary to set them apart for their individual activity. 30. With the return of the Priest, after his nine years of banishment, with the attempts to settle the difficulties, much change was wrought in the personnel of the Counsel - by the entrance and the acceptance of the peoples from the Atlantean land, and THEIR making of overtures for positions of recognition among the varied activities that were attempted to be carried on by that new regime. 31. There we find the entity remaining true, and set apart as it were as the director, the leader of what we would term in the present as the character of music for the varied occasions; as those individuals, those women (if you choose), were set apart as individuals to become the channels through which there might be given a mightier, a greater race of peoples for service in specific directions - that were to be in the nature of those purposes for which those Temples had been prepared. 32. Hence we find, as there were those groups that arose from or who had passed through the various phases of experience in the Temple of Sacrifice (as would be termed, or the cleansing), they then began in the Temple Beautiful the preparation for the channel through which all of beauty might be drawn in or to a greater activity. 33. So the entity may in the application of self in the present become as one who may write, as one who may direct, as one who may play the character of music (that is gradually coming into recognition) through which HEALING may be brought even to diseased as well as dis-eased bodies. 34. There may be the vibrations by chords and characters of music in which there may be assistance brought not only to the mentally deficient, the mentally twisted, the mentally unbalanced, but to even those who have characters of natures of fevers - in which there are humors within the body itself! 35. Thus may there again be the effect and the beauty of those things wrought during that period of activity, through the efforts of the entity in following those things in nature.

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36. As there is the music of the spheres, there is indeed the music of the growing things in nature. There is then the music of NATURE itself! There is the music of the growth of the rose, of EVERY plant that bears color, of every one that opens its blossom for the edification, for the sanctification even of the environs thereabout! 37. In the study and in the meditation of such, then, as it unfolds itself to the spiritual awareness of the influences that may bear upon man in the present, the entity may bring help to the many - individually oft; yea, to masses and to the groups of many natures, through help of the very nature that was given during that experience. 38. How, you ask then, may the entity so attune self? 39. By looking on the beauty of a sunset, of a rose, of a lily, or any of those things in nature, and - by the very nature of the mood that these create in self arouse or bring forth those melodies upon the instruments of the day; the piano, the organ, the reed or even the stringed instruments; to express the nature of these as they express themselves in their unfoldment. 40. And gradually may the entity so enter into the accord with same as to in self ATTUNE self to that unfoldment, that beauty, that nature to which it adapts itself for the healing forces necessary for man's awakening to his relationships to the Creative Forces. 41. As the entity advanced through that experience, greater and greater became the activities. For the entity gained throughout that experience or sojourn. And as there were the preparations for the varied activities of the peoples as a nation, the entity developed that which later became the chant which to many would drive away what was called the evil eye, the evil influence. And, with their variations, many of those incantations of the savages of today, many of the beautiful martial pieces of music, many of the beautiful waltzes that give the rhythm to the body, many of the various characters of music used today have arisen from the efforts of THIS entity. Yet many, of course, were added to, many were defamed, many were carried into various forces not intended in the beginning. 42. But the entity in the present may enter into that manner of expression in music which will BEST bring HEALING and strength to the body, to the desires towards spiritual things. 43. THESE be the channels through which the entity may gain the most. 44. The entity lived to be a ripe old age, for with the regenerations of the Priest these were brought in greater part by those activities of the entity itself in making for those incantations which raised the influences of the spiritual forces above the secular or the material things. 45. Thus the entity lived to be what would be called today the years of two hundred and fifty-four (254). 46. Hence many of those of many lands, in their various phases for their own undertakings, drew from the efforts of the entity in that experience. 47. We are through for the moment.

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INDEX OF READING 1804-1 M 52 Arts: Music: Healing Astrology: Jupiter : Neptune : Venus Attitudes & Emotions: Optimism Bible: Books Of: Luke 17: 33 : Matthew 10: 39 : Matthew 25: 40 : Matthew 25: 45 Clairvoyance Of E.C.: Action & Places Human Relations: Friendship Incarnations: Bible: Old Testament : Egypt : France Names: Similar Sin: Selfishness Soul Development: Service Symbology: Seals Vocational Guidance: Mechanotherapy

Par. 9--12, 12, 39, 44-A, 47-A Par. 17 Par. 18 Par. 16 Par. 12, 13 Par. 13 Par. 13 Par. 40 Par. 40 Par. 2 Par. 16 Par. 26--37 Par. 33--37 Par. 21--25 Par. 24 Par. 45-A Par. 31 Par. 4 Par. 8, 9, 14, 19, 29, 30, 36, 39, 42-A--48-A

TEXT OF READING 1804-1 M 52 (Occupation? “Studying,” [Chiropractic] Religious Preference: “Universal”) This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 28th day of January, 1939, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [1804], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Mr. [2091] and Mr. Hugh Lynn Cayce. PRESENT Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. READING Born March 21, 1886, in New York City. Time of Reading 11: 10 to 11: 45 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. New York City. 1. GC: You will give the relation of this entity and the universe, and the universal forces; giving the conditions which are as personalities, latent and exhibited in the present life; also the former appearances in the earth's plane; giving time, place and the name, and that in each life which built or retarded the development for the entity; giving the abilities of the present entity and that to which it may attain, and how. You will answer the questions he has submitted, as I ask them: 2. EC: (In going back over the years from present - “ - '35, yes - changes - broken up - '19, yes - “ etc., on back to birth date.) 3. Yes - we find the records here of the entity here, now called, [1804]. 4. The entity's life design in the present would be a shield, a harp, and a helmet above same, with retort on either side of harp.

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5. This indicates then something of the influences as find themselves in the innate and manifested experience of the entity in the present. 6. One quite sensitive to vibrations. 7. Once close to those activities that have to do with the psychic forces. 8. One that would make material success in applying mechanotherapy or its kindred experience in applying healing arts to same. 9. Whenever attempting to locate disturbances, have low music being played, very low but of that nature which would give the vibrations to the entity. 10. Then we will find a greater sensitiveness in the abilities for the application of self as in relationships to others. 11. One that will find music as an outlet for self in a great many ways and manners. 12. And whenever there are the periods of depression, or the feeling low or forsaken, play music; especially stringed instruments of every nature. These will enable the entity to span that gulf as between pessimism and optimism. 13. Keep optimistic as much as possible. Know that as ye give out ye receive, and that alone as ye have given away do ye possess. 20. As to the sojourns in the earth, these we find quite varied in their outer aspects; yet these as we find are quite well correlated with the activities in the present experience or sojourn. 21. Before this we find the entity was in the land during the early activities of the kings, or the lordly persons in France. 22. There we find the entity was a close associate of the king; not as a valet, rather a friend, a counselor; yet not in authority, but a close associate of the king. 23. In those experiences we find the entity acted in the capacity of what might be said to be the furnishing of entertainment, or saying who or who not the king might interview at those particular periods when not particularly associated in the affairs of State. 24. The name then was Van Hausen; and of those peoples who made for contacts, - yet the entity brought help to the many. 25. In the present then the entity is GIVEN to being able to make a good contact individual with groups or individuals or activities of most every nature. 26. Before that we find the activities were during those periods which preceded the banishment of the peoples from the Palestine land. 27. The entity then was a priest, not of the sacrificial order but rather of those who made the examination of and accepted the offerings of those who were cleansed from divers diseases or disturbances. 28. There the entity acted in the capacity rather of the advisor and counselor respecting such. 29. For to such the entity established rather what later became the physician's service to peoples in their various disturbances physically and mentally. 30. Hence in the present we will find abilities in those directions of the healing arts, especially where there is the application of mechanotherapy or mechanical appliances as combined with the laying on of hands, or adjustments, or things as would pertain to direct contact with the physical body of other.

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31. The name then was Juhuah. In the experience the entity gained throughout, yet when these were turned into selfish motives or purposes for the satisfying of the own self, disturbing forces were brought. 32. Hence the needs for the entity in the present to make the associations and activities where the consideration is greatly given to the masses or the public or individuals. And in the application of self keep same in that direction where no censure may ever be made. 33. Before that we find the entity was in the land now known as or called the Egyptian, during those periods when there were the preparations for the peoples of the Jewish faith or order to leave the land. 34. The entity then was among those who would be termed the soothsayers of Pharaoh, and noted the activities, - and the applications of influences and forces by the leaders of the Israelites or Jews at the experience. 35. Hence we find the entity attempting to embrace especially the faith and the laws of those peoples, - but as would be applied to the reason and understanding rather than from the spiritual import. Thus confusion was brought to the entity during the experience. 36. In the present, then, there is all the more necessity that there be the spirituality and the mental forces applied in those directions; yet making for those attitudes and innate influences which would induce or bring to the experience of the entity the abilities in those directions of the healing arts; especially in those things that would be by the application of the hand or of the arts as pertain to hidden or secret forces. 37. The name then was Melchor. 38. As to the abilities of the entity in the present, then, and that to which it may attain, and how: 39. As has been indicated, keep those influences within the experience in the present that would better fit self for the abilities in applying self to healing arts. Not neglecting music and the artistic forces that should be the channels for recreation as well as sources to aid in those directing influences for assisting self in giving the better health or aid to others. 40. Apply self in the spiritual life for ever the more constructive forces, for as ye do it unto the least of thy brethren ye do it to thy Maker. 41. Ready for questions. 42. (Q) Then you would advise to continue my work in chiropractic school, to be coordinated with mental and spiritual healing? (A) We would. 43. (Q) Please give full and specific directions for study and direction of my efforts. (A) As indicated; especially in those fields of nervous systems as related to the mucous membranes, or the activity of the lymph and emunctory forces of the physical body. Specialize in these directions. 44. (Q) What type of music should be played while treating. (A) That of the low but of a pastoral nature. 45. (Q) What are my greatest faults and inhibitions which should be corrected? (A) As may be seen from those conditions that are innate, - selfishness. Edgar Cayce Readings copyright 1971, 1993-2009 by the Edgar Cayce Foundation

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46. (Q) In what section of the country, or countries, will I find the greatest opportunity for expression and service? (A) Wherever there is found the coordinant forces in those fields of activity; especially as we find in the west or central Carolinas. 47. (Q) Even as an avocation should I now attempt to do anything with music? (A) Rather along the lines as indicated, using it as a means for expression or for giving self a “lift” as it were, yet enabling self to do a greater service for others. 48. (Q) Are there any special groups or special individuals with whom I should seek contact and association? (A) These should come with the general developments, rather than making of specific recommendations here. For such should be choices from within the emotional forces as arise within self. 49. We are through for the present.

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INDEX OF READING 1861-2 M 33 Archaeology: Personal

Par. 25

Arts: Music: Healing

Par. 36, 37, 49-A

Astrology: General : Jupiter : Uranus : Venus

Par. 13, 14, 18 Par. 15, 16 Par. 15, 16 Par. 15, 16

Attitudes & Emotions: Earth Sojourns: Atlantis : Extremist Birth: Physical : Soul

Par. 6, 7 Par. 7 Par. B2 Par. B2

Clairvoyance Of E.C.: Action & Places : Discretion

Par. 2 Par. 11

Healing: Economic Home & Marriage: Preparation

Par. 49-A Par. 48-A

Ideals

Par. 12, 44, 45

Incarnations: America : Atlantis : Crusades : France : Persia: Uhjltd Jesus: Pattern

Par. 22--27 Par. 6, 39--42 Par. 28--32 Par. 28--32 Par. 33--38 Par. 45

Karma: Physical: Blindness

Par. 34

Mind: The Builder: Analysis: Self Names: Similar Soul Development: Spirituality

Par. 12, 44, 45 Par. 25, 31 Par. 26

Vocational Guidance: Arts: Music

Par. 17, 36, 37, 49-A

Will: Astrology

Par. 19

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TEXT OF READING 1861-2 M 33 (Teacher of Music, Protestant) This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 23rd day of November, 1939, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [1861], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc. PRESENT Edgar Cayce; Hugh Lynn Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. READING Born April 4, 1906 in Blackstone, Virginia. Time of Reading 4: 00 to 4: 40 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. 1. HLC: You will give the relation of this entity and the universe, and the universal forces; giving the conditions which are as personalities, latent and exhibited in the present life; also the former appearances in the earth plane, giving time, place and the name, and that in each life which built or retarded the development for the entity; giving the abilities of the present entity, and that to which it may attain, and how. You will answer the questions which he has submitted, as I ask them: 2. EC: (In going back over years from present “ - '35 - yes, the changes - '33 - “ etc., on back to birth date.) 3. Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as or called [1861]. 4. In giving the interpretation of the records as we find them, a great deal might be said as respecting individual experiences or sojourns - as well as the great diversity of latent abilities. 5. Not so much is manifested of the emotions, yet the motion or vibration is an element or influence that arises to the motion, which is at times construed by the entity as being physical motion when it arises more from a latent spiritual emotion. 6. The entity is an Atlantean, and of the first water! 7. Hence we will find an extremist - when this is judged from the abilities of activity, or the activative forces as related to the necessary exertion of self towards an activity or emotion. 8. At times the entity is considered by others as being a laggard, or as one “putting off;” inclined to do such more in relationship to self than to others. 9. The entity becomes very emotional as a “sense” of duty and obligation in relationships to others; and at times - arising from a mental study overenthusiastic, and to the disturbance at times even of the closer associates. 10. These are what may be called the influences, but without respect to what has been or may be done; or they are the composite of that character of emotion which arises from the astrological aspects as well as the material or earthly sojourns. 11. Thus these interpretations are given with the desire and purpose that the experience for the entity may be of a helpful nature such that it may gain something of a better concept as to the purposes for which each soul enters a material sojourn; and enable the entity to give stress, credence, - yea, faith, where such needs to be given, and to leave the non-essentials to that of time and space. Edgar Cayce Readings copyright 1971, 1993-2009 by the Edgar Cayce Foundation

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12. To judge in such requires oft a self-analysis. And to analyze there must be, in a material experience rather, an ideal from which comparisons may be drawn. For it is oft in the mental world conceded that an individual or entity only knows or realizes, or becomes aware, through comparison; or through experience as may be paralleled with comparisons of others, or self, - and thus either mentally or materially experienced. 13. In giving the astrological aspects, these - as may be indicated - are for this entity at certain periods of the entity's experience more of an influential nature; or the entity is in that realm or position of the earth in its path through space, or about the sun, to be more in attune with those environs. 14. Hence, as for the close friendships, or the life companions, - those who were born in December or January, OR February provided it is in the early portion of same, would and do make much better companions for the entity than those born in the early spring or summer or early fall. 15. As will be indicated also, - Uranus, Jupiter and Venus become the ruling planets, or the ruling influences. 16. Hence we find Jupiter the more powerful (for this entity) through those periods indicated, - as well as Venus and Uranus. 17. In certain periods, then, it will be found, the entity finds it much easier in its activities or labors; which should be ever in that field of music, or the musing upon the vibrations in every form as in relationships to man's welfare, - whether it be for the healing influences (as certain types or characters of music are), or the vibratory forces from the low or the high and quite frequent vibrations of electrical energies that may be as an application through elements or natures that would be of beneficial effect in the physical being of individuals. 18. As indicated also, there will be periods when the entity would be the greater lover through the fall and winter, and yet summer would find the entity rather indifferent. These are the extremes. 19. Hence there must be the exerting of self the greater in those periods when the influences are the greater for bringing into material manifestation those activities, those tendencies, those little kindnesses that indicate the real tense (or feeling) had toward others. 20. The sojourns in the material plane, as may be indicated, have at certain periods been rather close or quick, again very far apart - much as might be indicated by the very temperament, or the emotional temperament of the entity in its material, mental or physical activities towards individuals, conditions or things. 21. As to the sojourns, then: 22. Before this the entity was in the earth during the period of the latter portion of the War between the States. 23. Then the entity was among those born in that period of the disturbances in the minds and in the experiences of those who were fostering what has oft been termed the Lost Cause. 24. Hence we find the entity in the present oft feeling very STRONGLY as respecting the REAL causes which had to do with the differences of opinions of peoples in that particular period; and able to judge or see or argue either phase of the many mooted questions of that experience. Edgar Cayce Readings copyright 1971, 1993-2009 by the Edgar Cayce Foundation

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25. The name then was B. A. Seay, - and the entity as we find journeyed to other lands from its birth or nativity; and there may be found the records of the entity among those of a Masonic order in the western portions of Kentucky, for there the entity spent the latter portion of its sojourn during that experience. 26. The entity gained through that sojourn; not in the earthly possessions but in the abilities WHICH ARE MANIFESTED in the entity's experience in the present, - of the being able to meet every character of physical or mental condition with a trust in a force without itself, - or the Creative Influences. 27. And these in all phases of the entity's associations and activities, and in all of the plannings for future endeavor in this material plane, should be the more often taken into consideration. 28. Before that we find the entity was in the French land, during those periods when there was that activity in which many were drawn, - not only because of the purpose and desire for the protection of a cause, but “because others did so.” 29. There we find the entity especially in the periods during what is known as the great French Crusade, in which the entity joined. 30. The entity then acted in the capacity of the recruiter, as might be called in the present, or the individual that aroused those of all walks of life for a definite service in which they would forsake those things of a material nature for a spiritual, or mental and spiritual cause. 31. Then the name was Amee Richeleu. In the experience there were gains, there were losses; but from same in the present we will find the desire to know much of the inward workings of various groups or organizations that are perfected in the affairs of individuals in various walks of life, for definite purposes towards furthering their causes in fields of activity. 32. This is true whether pertaining to clubs, social or political groups, or as to organizations relating to the activities of unions or as to denominational activities in the field of mental or spiritual development, or the services of various organizations as they may function among the affairs of individuals or groups. 33. Before that we find the entity was in the Arabian or Persian land, as now known, in the “city in the hills and the plains.” 34. There we find the entity came as a dweller from among the Persian peoples; given to what would be termed activities of a barbaric nature in its early experience. For the entity brought persecution to those of other tribes or other beliefs, by the blinding with hot irons. 35. Such activities the entity forsook in those experiences when there was the awareness of the activities of the teacher in the “city in the hills, “ - that teacher who gave those interpretations to the peoples as pertaining to that as would bring greater hope to those disappointed or discouraged, either in body or in mind. 36. And the entity became the leader in the musical instruments that were a part of the healing through those periods. 37. Hence, as indicated, those fields of activity in the present in which the entity may be the musician - especially of stringed instruments, or an individual applying the higher vibrations in electrical applications for healing, or the combinations of these - would be the fields of service in which the entity may find

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greater contentment, and an outlet for the emotions, the longings within, as may be experienced by the entity in the present sojourn. 38. The name then was Ab-del-uha. 39. Before that we find the entity was in the Atlantean land, during those periods when there were the attempts to reconstruct the activities and purposes of those peoples, after the second of the upheavals or the breaking up of the land or the continent. 40. The entity was among the sons of the Law of One; and the applications materially of the entity were in the use of some of nature's forces or influences, in those elements known as electrical forces, or electricity in the present. 41. Hence all such are of interest, and for such activities the entity's MENTAL self has an affinity. 42. The name then was what would be called in the present Oumpph. 43. As to the abilities of the entity in the present, then, and that to which it may attain, and how: 44. First, - analyze thy purposes, thy desires, thy hopes, thy fears also. Are these in keeping with that which is thy ideal, - mentally, spiritually? 45. Then, act in the relationships as one with another of thy friends, thy associates, thy enemies, in such a way and manner that such ideals may be manifested in their experience also; using Him - who IS the way, the truth, the light - as thy Pattern, as thy Ideal. 46. Much may be accomplished, materially, as well as the finding of peace and harmony in such measures that the experiences of life will be more and more joyous to thee. 47. Ready for questions. 48. (Q) Should I marry the girl [2072] to whom I am engaged? (A) As we find, if the ideals of each are compatible, it may be made to be an experience worthy of acceptation. 49. (Q) What can I do to insure my economic future and what line of work should I follow, and how shall I proceed if I am to change from what I am now doing? (A) As has been indicated, the field of service lies in music, - or music as combined with the application of high vibrations to human ills. Teaching - or practicing - or giving to others the greater concept of the purposes of music in their experience - is the way and manner to insure not only economic force and power, but mental and spiritual development. Let the economic power, however, be NOT the first cause; let it rather be the RESULT of careful, purposeful consideration of the use of abilities given to each entity, each soul, - and be the RESULT of such application. 50. (Q) Would you advise a change from what I am now doing? (A) Not in the immediate. Let this come rather as an after effect of better physical and mental and SPIRITUAL abilities being developed within the purposeful life. 51. (Q) Will you explain what I could do to bring about an opportunity to get the eye treatments needed? (A) This has been indicated. Do that. 52. We are through for the present. Edgar Cayce Readings copyright 1971, 1993-2009 by the Edgar Cayce Foundation

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INDEX OF READING 1861-12 M 36 Arts: Music: Healing : Instruments: Violin

Par. 12-A--14-A Par. 8-A, 9-A

Bible: Books Of: I Corinthians 6: 19 : John 14: 26

Par. 17-A Par. 17-A

Business Advice

Par. 4-A--7-A, 10-A, 11-A

Dis-Ease

Par. 12-A

Environment: Locality: Choice : Virginia: Henrico County

Par. 6-A Par. 21-A

Home & Marriage

Par. 6-A

Human Relations

Par. 13-A

Knowledge: Application : Meditation

Par. 15-A, 17-A Par. 18-A

Meditation: Chants : Decisions

Par. 14-A Par. 18-A

Rosicrucianism

Par. 16-A

Symbology: Birthmarks

Par. 19-A

Vibrations

Par. 12-A

Work: E.C.: Quotations & Similes: “How Long Before Tomorrow?” “Use That In Hand”

Par. 6-A Par. 17-A

BACKGROUND OF READING 1861-12 M 36 B1. See previous readings, especially 1861-2 and 1861-4, his Life and MentalSpiritual Readings. TEXT OF READING 1861-12 M 36 (Teacher of Music, Protestant) This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 22nd day of June, 1942, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [1861], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc. PRESENT Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mr. [1861] and Mrs. [2072] and Mrs. [1100]. READING Time of Reading 10: 40 to 11: 15 A. M. Eastern War Time. ..., Va.

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1. GC: You will have before you the entity [1861] born April 4, 1906, in Blackstone, Va., who seeks a Check Life Reading with information, advice and guidance, as to his life and work, and past incarnations and associations as they relate to the present development. You will answer the questions, as I ask them: 2. EC: Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as or called [1861]; together with the information that has been indicated through these channels. 3. Ready for questions. 4. (Q) Is it indicated that ... College, where I am now employed, will continue to operate as a school? and for how long I will continue to hold my present position there? (A) As we find, it will continue. As to how long will depend upon the mind and decisions of others; and these are man-made. But so long as the entity desires, as we find, he may continue to hold a position there. 5. (Q) Should I accept the present salary or seek more, in ... College or in another position or place? (A) When all conditions are considered, as we find during the present conditions, it would be well to accept as is the status quo. While there will be allowed opportunities for the entity to assume other propositions, these will depend upon the abilities of the entity as related to the activities in the present environ. We would keep as is. 6. (Q) How long shall my wife and I continue to make our home in ...? (A) How long before it will be tomorrow? What is tomorrow? These are decisions you make in your own mind! For if you are dissatisfied, you do not give your best. If you are not giving your best, you are cheating yourself as well as others. If you desire to change, then change! But as indicated, so long as the desire is to serve in the present environs, or in ... there is the opportunity. As to whether these are in keeping with the purposes and intent depends more on self than on other conditions. As we find, if there are the efforts made there CAN be considerations in other associations and connections. As we find, as indicated, when ALL are considered, you'd better stay where you are and be satisfied and do better work! 7. (Q) Will opportunity be given for increased activity as a violinist? (A) As just indicated, if there are the efforts made, there will be opportunities for expression in special or individual work. 8. (Q) I have certain lefthand difficulties in attaining proper speed in violin playing, in such compositions as concertos, sonatas, and the more brilliant shorter pieces. Please give specific remedy. (A) As there is better health (and this is on the improve), as there is then the more practice and the ability to move the muscular forces, or attune the reflexes and flexes of the arm muscular forces with the mental self, this will improve. 9. (Q) Specify names and composers of works for study. (A) ANY of those that make for the use of the activities of the left hand with the overcoming of those flexes that indicate there are the needs for better coordination, see? Any of these. For, as there is the consciousness of the lack of the coordinating of the fingers and the flexes of the wrist and hand, and the Edgar Cayce Readings copyright 1971, 1993-2009 by the Edgar Cayce Foundation

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elbow, with the desire of the mind in relation to the interpreting of the music as indicated, then there should be the choosing of such that indicate the use of, or the need for the quicker, faster, more definite changes in these flexes. Those are the types, of course, to choose. None are too hard, if ye will make the mental AND the physical application! 10. (Q) Will opportunity be given for expansion of the teaching of history and theory of music? (A) As we find, while there are some questions in the minds of those who direct or formulate policies in these directions, if there will gradually be given more and more opportunity for this line of endeavor - in these directions, there will be the chance for expansion. For, these are necessarily the basic principles, especially with those who are given the opportunity for expressing themselves through music. For, unless there is that innate desire - and by application - on the part of the pupil, to know the fundamentals of the history of music and its application and its place in the experience of the individual, there isn't much opportunity to have the individual expand and give the further expression. 11. (Q) Should further study be given to symphonic conducting and will opportunity be given to express this ideal? If so, when and where? (A) Where you are! Yes, it is well to take the various groups as are indicated. They may be small at first, but if there is the attempt this will grow - and the opportunity; for you will arouse in the consciousness of others the beauty, and the excellent manner in which this character of expression gives rise to the abilities in the minds of the students. The younger ye attempt this, though it may in the beginning appear the harder (that is, with the younger pupils), the better ye will succeed with same. 12. (Q) How may I use music and higher vibrations in electrical energies for healing, as suggested through this channel? (A) Every individual entity is on certain vibrations. Every dis-ease or disease is creating in the body the opposite or non-coordinant vibration with the conditions in a body-mind and spirit of the individual. If there is used certain vibrations there may be seen the response. In some it is necessary for counteraction, in some it is necessary for changes. Then, the better way is to first develop in thine own consciousness, with the various individuals, or thine own pupils, or thy associates or thy companion, that vibration which is in rhythm with the vibration of that body. To be sure, moods often apparently change this vibration; yet by study, by practise and by application, the vibration of the body may be ascertained. Thus there are the needs for the aiding in using such for healing, or the dissipating, - that is, the dissipating of suppressions. And that's what we need for your own companion [2072], and it's a very good one to practice on! 13. (Q) What means of application can be used? (A) As just indicated, the finding of that to which the body-mind responds; not just what it likes, or dislikes, but that which strikes a vibrant chord within the consciousness of the individual, see? 14. (Q) Any specific compositions that can be used for healing?

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(A) R and O and M [See 2072-10, Par 24-A on 7/22/42 giving sounds as “Ah-aum, see?”; see page 4] are those combinations which vibrate to the center forces of the body itself. In any compositions of which these are a part there will be found that necessary for the individual. What might be healing for one might be distracting for another, to be sure. 15. (Q) Should further information on same be sought through this channel? (A) Well, put some of it in use first, if you're going to seek further information! If you don't, you won't find any! 16. (Q) Is Amorc founded on sound spiritual principles and would continue membership in same be of value? (A) This must be determined within self. Who would speak against his brother? 17. (Q) Altogether, how many incarnations have I had? (A) Rather use the ones you know of and have need for, rather than knowing numbers! Know, as there has been indicated, there is a wisdom as concerning incarnations or activities that cometh not from above. Use that thou hast in hand, that more may be given thee in its proper place and sphere. Remember Moses and his doubts when he took hold of the serpent. Would you take hold? These become not as criticisms, but are the attempt to have the individual entity attain to that consciousness of “using that I have in hand.” For, know, as He hath given, “I will bring to thy remembrance ALL things, since the foundation of the world.” Where has He promised to meet thee? In thine own tabernacle. For thine body, - thine body, - is the temple of the living God. There ye may ascertain thy needs. These become eventually the consciousness of all who attain complete righteousness in purpose, in hope, in desire. These may be given as ye apply self in making those adjustments, those corrections in that ye have in hand. 18. (Q) Is it possible to meditate and obtain needed information? (A) On any subject! whether you are going digging for fishing worms or playing a concerto! 19. (Q) What was the mark given me by Ra-Ta in Egypt, and what does it mean? (A) In the temple in the left side. The meaning, - the acceptance of the vision as of the needs for the spiritualizing of the physical eye….

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INDEX OF READING 2527-1 F 5 Arts: Music: Healing

Par. 9, 12-A

DEAF: MUTISM EARS: DEAFNESS INJURIES: BIRTH: AFTER EFFECTS Nervous Systems: Incoordination

Par. 7

Osteopathy: Nervous Systems: Incoordination

Par. 7, 8

SPEECH: IMPAIRED BACKGROUND OF READING 2527-1 F 5 B1. Is deafness retarding her speech? If so, what can be done to correct it? TEXT OF READING 2527-1 F 5 This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 5th day of July, 1941, in accordance with phone request made by the mother - Mrs. [...], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Mrs. Eggleston through Miss Florence Edmonds. PRESENT Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. READING Time of Reading 3: 55 to 4: 10 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., Va. 1. GC: You will go over this body carefully, examine it thoroughly, and tell me the conditions you find at the present time; giving the cause of the existing conditions, also suggestions for help and relief of this body. You will answer the questions, as I ask them: 2. EC: Yes, we have those conditions and anxieties regarding this body here, [2527]. 3. As we find, there are conditions which prevent the normal functioning through the body. These have to do with disturbances which existed from the period of the presentation and delivery of the body-physical as an entity. 4. There were pressures produced in the 1st and 2nd dorsal and through the cervical area, that have prevented the normal supply of energies through nerve flow from the impulse centers to portions of the sensory system. 5. This has prevented the normal functioning as related to the auditory nerves, and thus sympathetically to the vocal activities, - or the natural vocal response. 6. Hence there are periods when the body is easily upset emotionally. Also pathologically, there is such slowed activity of circulation and nerve impulse through the area of the eustachian tubes that, unless corrections are made, we Edgar Cayce Readings copyright 1971, 1993-2009 by the Edgar Cayce Foundation

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may find a catarrhal disturbance developing that would eventually bring early deafness to the body, - unless operative measures were resorted to, and even these might not, unless done properly, prove as efficient as the corrective measures that may be taken in the present. 7. Then, we would have the applications made osteopathically, - by a nerve, or eye, ear and nose specialist in the osteopathic profession, - that would remove those pressures existing in the areas indicated; beginning especially with the 1st, 2nd and 3rd dorsals, and throughout the cervical area. And when there are the movements of the vertebra in the lower cervicals, coordinate same with the 9th dorsal and the lumbar axis; that there may be kept the best coordination in areas where cerebrospinal and the sympathetic centers coordinate the more with the central nervous system. 8. We find that the better reactions would be had by taking some six to ten treatments in the first series, then rest from these a week to two weeks, and then about that many more. MOVE those cervicals AND the upper dorsals that hinder the flow through the ears. 9. Do this. And with the care as to the speech, - as well as the MUSIC that is of interest to the body, and may be made more so by using certain tones, - we will bring the normal forces for this body, [2527]. 10. Ready for questions. 11. (Q) Would you advise Dr. Richardson as the one to make these corrections? (A) Dr. Richardson would be excellent, and is one who could do this. 12. (Q) Just what kind of music, and in what manner may it be used? (A) Especially those tones or chords that will be found to be pleasing, and will find response in the emotions of the body. This should be a part of its training, as in speech, and the sounds - with the vocal noises, or meeting same in their chords, see? 13. We are through for the present.

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INDEX OF READING 2584-1 M 11 MONTHS Arts: Music : Healing

Par. 24, 25 Par. 18, 19, 24, 25

Bible: Characters: David : Solomon

Par. 12, 13 Par. 12, 13

CHILD TRAINING: CHILDREN: ABNORMAL CHILDREN: ABNORMAL: PRODIGIES Incarnations: Atlantis : Austria : Bible: Old Testament : Egypt : Hungary

Par. 16--21, 30-A--32-A Par. 10, 11, 29-A, 31-A Par. 12--15, 30-A Par. 16--21, 30-A--32-A Par. 10, 11, 29-A, 31-A

Karma: Family Relations

Par. 8, 9, 29-A--32-A

Meditation: Chants

Par. 18, 19

REINCARNATION: PEOPLE FAMOUS: LISZT, FRANZ Soul: Attraction

Par. 9

VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE: ARTS: MUSIC

BACKGROUND OF READING 2584-1 M 11 MONTHS B1. 9/4/41 Grandmother, Mrs. [1663], submitted questions. TEXT OF READING 2584-1 M 11 MONTHS This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 8th day of September, 1941, in accordance with request made by the grandmother, Mrs. [1663], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc. PRESENT Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. READING Born October 2, 1940, Miami, Florida. Time of Reading 10: 30 to 11: 00 A. M. Eastern Daylight Saving Time. ..., N.C. 1. GC: You will give the relation of this entity and the universe, and the universal forces; giving the conditions which are as personalities, latent and exhibited in the present life; also the former appearances in the earth plane, giving time, place and the name, and that in each life which built or retarded the development for the entity; giving the abilities of the present entity, and that to which it may attain, and how. You will answer the questions, as I ask them:

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2. EC: Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as or called [2584]. 3. Nickname the entity Franz, as it will be in keeping with the entity and that it will be inclined to call itself when it begins to lisp or think - and there will be seen why. 4. In giving the interpretations of the records as we find them here, much might be said of the entity's developments through the experiences in the earth and the UNUSUALNESS with which the entity will influence certain conditions in the present land, - if there is the training and development in those directions that are the natural talents of the entity. 5. Hence much might be indicated to those responsible for this entity's present entrance in the earth, in keeping the intents of the entity well balanced in the spiritual, material and mental aspects of its activity. 6. It will be indicated as a natural tend or trend for this entity throughout its experience to ingratiate self with others. It will appear to many as if the entity had unusual abilities in interesting or hypnotizing others, or in calling attention to self, and of being in a place of notice without effort on the part of the entity. 7. In the musical abilities should the entity be trained from the beginning. There is the natural intent and interest towards things of the artistic nature and temperament. There are the abilities to use the voice, as well as the abilities in playing most ANY instrument - if the opportunity is given; especially in the composition, in the natures of composition as well as the playing itself. Symphonies, all forms of musical interludes and the like, should be the trainings to which the entity would be subjected - that it may be given the greater opportunities. And, as soon as he is capable of such, insist upon beginning with the piano - as a playing, as a means of entertaining. And the natural ear for harmony will soon be indicated in the activities of the entity. 8. As to the appearances in the earth, - while these may appear far afield from associations with some members of the immediate family, it will be seen by the paralleling - or comparison - that many of its associates, or parents and associates, were and have been influenced by the activities of the entity in mental and in spiritual ways and manners. 9. Thus there may be seen the material reason as to how and why there is the natural attraction of individuals not merely to the accomplishments of the entity, but to the very activity, the very word to which the entity may give expression; thus ingratiating himself in their hearts, their minds, their lives. 10. Before this the entity was in the Austrian or Hungarian land. There the entity was an unusual individual, in the name Liszt; being a composer as well as a musician. And as its activities through the experience were such as to make for certain characters of music, these in part will be of special interest to the entity in the present. The comparison may be easily seen, to be sure, as to the faults, the failures, as well as the activities in which the entity then throughout the experience rose to its place or position in the musical world. 11. That is why, then, the nickname Franz is suggested; for the entity was Franz Liszt.

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12. Before that the entity was in the earth during those periods of the preparation and the accomplishing of the setting up of the music in the temple that was planned by David and completed by Solomon. 13. The entity was an associate then of both David and Solomon, being among the chief musicians for setting the psalms to the order of preparation for the various instruments upon which there would be the music for services in the temples. And the psalms of David as well as the songs of Solomon were a part of the entity's experience, in their preparation, as well as the psalms and the musical activities in which the entity engaged. 14. Then the entity was in the name Apsha. In the experience the entity gained. For there were those attempts ever to keep the activities in the service such that they appealed to the minds of those who would come to worship. Also there were the constant attempts to attain or gain favor with those in authority, and to impress upon them - in the various ways and manners - the needs of their being leaders, as individuals, in the spiritual and mental attributes as well as the material. 15. Here, too, will be the needs for the instructions to the entity through the formative years, by those upon whom the entity is dependent for an environment in which there may be kept the spiritual, the mental and the material experiences well balanced in the activities throughout the developing years. 16. Before that the entity was in the Egyptian land, during those periods when there were those activities in the land to unify a troubled people, as well as those who had become as sojourners or dwellers in the land. 17. The entity was among the peoples from Atlantis, but was born and brought up in the environs of the Egyptian experience. 18. And with the establishings of the activities for correlating the ideas and ideals regarding the preparation of bodies for a material channel, for the service of betterment of the kind or class or manner of worship of the peoples, and the establishing of the physical activities in which individuals were engaged, - the entity was among those who first set the chants of the various peoples to any form of music. This thus made for that establishing in the Temple of Sacrifice of the chants to which much of the activities were given; as well as, in the latter part of the entity's activity, that establishing of the chants that aided in HEALING - and in bringing the mental attributes of those who had determined to become as channels through which there might be the spiritual expression in the Temple Beautiful. 19. Thus we find again the music added to the abilities as a healer, the ability as one to direct. 20. Thus we will find those expressions in VARIED fields pertaining to all of the activities. 21. The name then was Apsa-Elarz. 22. As to the abilities, then: 23. First, to be sure, the developing years have much to do with the choices and the direction the entity may take in giving material expressions of the abilities innate and manifested as the body-mind develops.

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24. Music, as it has been well said, is that expression that spans the distance between the sublime and the ridiculous, that which appeals to the physical, the spiritual, the mental emotions of individuals. 25. Then, whatever field of direction the entity may take depends much upon whether those emotions are awakened or aroused for the gratifying of material desires, or whether there is the spanning of that realm between the material and the sublime. 26. These should be kept in that direction, then, in which there may be a completion of that the entity has so oft set in motion in the affairs of men through the experiences or sojourns of the entity in the earth. 27. Then let those about the entity realize not only their opportunities but their responsibilities, as well as their privileges, in directing one who may play such an important part in the establishing of music in America. 28. Ready for questions. 29. (Q) How has the entity been associated in the past with his present mother, [...]? (A) In the experience before this, it might be said that the mother was one who dwelt much upon the activities of the entity - though not materially associated. 30. (Q) His father, [...]? (A) Associations in the Jerusalem period, as well as in Egypt. 31. (Q) His [paternal] grandfather, [...]? (A) In the activities of the experience before this, as well as in Egypt. 32. (Q) His [paternal] grandmother, [1663]? (A) In the experiences that are not indicated for the entity here, as well as in the Egyptian. 33. (Q) Is there anything special that any of the above mentioned four individuals could do to help in his development? (A) As has been indicated. 34. (Q) What is his seal and its significance? (A) This had best be given when there come those activities, or when there are those activities begun by the mental influence of the entity itself. 35. We are through for the present. REPORTS OF READING 2584-1 M 11 MONTHS 9/9/41 Grandmother [1663]'s letter: “The Reading has just come and I am alone with the baby, my little Franz, and I pray the parents will be willing to abide by this (name). Are you thrilled? I am in tears, of happiness, to have the opportunity to give this child his musical education. Already he has an irresistible charm a smile for all. I have told his mother I firmly believed there was an unusual artistic ability there…. Thanks, Mr. Cayce, thanks a million times and forgive my enthusiasm. A musician! We all love music in our family and the baby already hears symphonies. His father has a fine collection of records of the best symphonic music and is QUITE musical himself.” 9/10/42 [2814] writing about his baby brother: “No use trying to write about the other handsome child (little Franz). He is a winner and I am sure will be sensibly raised by his splendid mother. [2584] has already started with music. He is charming and a beautiful little boy.” Edgar Cayce Readings copyright 1971, 1993-2009 by the Edgar Cayce Foundation

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INDEX OF READING 2712-1 F 22 Appliances: Wet Cell: Mental Illness

Par. 11, 12

Arts: Music: Healing

Par. 14

Color Therapy: Mental Illness

Par. 14

Healing: Spiritual: Mental Illness

Par. 13, 16-A

Hospitalization: State: Mental Illness LESIONS MENTAL ILLNESS NERVOUS SYSTEMS: INCOORDINATION

Par. 8

Nursing: Attendants: Mental Illness

Par. 8

Osteopathy: Nervous Systems: Incoordination

Par. 9, 10

BACKGROUND OF READING 2712-1 F 22 B1. 3/17/42 Father's letter: “. . . of our daughter, Miss [2712]. She is a very brilliant girl, now 22 years old, a leader of her class in college and President both in Freshman year and again in the Junior year. During the Junior year she became mentally ill and has continued in that condition for some four years since. She remained at home for a portion of the time, at intervals, while for the rest of the time and at present she is in a mental hospital. After a period continuing for some months she is getting back toward normal, so that the present is a time when her mind can be reached…. Mrs. [...] [my wife], our daughter, [...], an older sister, and I spend considerable time together in prayer in behalf of [2712]. We shall gladly cooperate with you when the time comes for your Rdg….” TEXT OF READING 2712-1 F 22 This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 26th day of March, 1942, in accordance with request made by the father - Mr. [...], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by his cousin, Mrs. [...] who previously secured a Physical Rdg. for her son-in-law, Mr. [1875]. PRESENT Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. READING Ward Hall 8, 2nd floor, Time of Reading Hudson State Hospital, 3: 30 to 3: 45 P. M. Eastern War Time. Poughkeepsie, N.Y. 1. GC: You will go over this body carefully, examine it thoroughly, and tell me the conditions you find at the present time; giving the cause of the existing conditions, also suggestions for help and relief of this body; answering the questions, as I ask them: 2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [2712].

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3. In giving the conditions as we find them here, this is a condition where - under the nerve strain, and with those great expectations in the body-mind development, and then receiving a shock - there was caused disassociation in the mental forces of the body. Thus there was produced inharmony between the cerebrospinal and the sympathetic impulses of the body. 4. Hence a condition of a pathological nature was produced in which there was nerve deterioration, or in which the brain cell activity was disturbed in its associations - or the harmony was disturbed. 5. Conditions show some better association in the present. These have come from outside influences, or the effect of mind directed toward the creating of better associations of harmony and mind in the body. 6. Pathologically also it will be found, in the present, that most of the centers along the cerebrospinal system - where there is the closer association of the ganglia of the sympathetic AND cerebrospinal connections - show knots or lesions of a form. These are the physical effects. 7. There are other disturbances pathologically, but these would respond if there would be the application of those influences combined with the tentative force now apparent, to bring greater harmony in the body-forces of this body, [2712]. 8. In the present environ little credence might be given these suggestions. If there is the opportunity for release, under the care of a competent nurse or companion, then we would make THESE applications: 9. First begin, gently, osteopathically, to release these tensions along the spinal system; those indicated in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th cervicals, in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th dorsals, 9th dorsal and throughout the sacral area. 10. Such adjustments we would give three times a week in the beginning. After eight or ten have been given, then once or twice a week would be sufficient. 11. But give daily the low electrical vibrations from the Wet Cell Appliance carrying Chloride of Gold, in the proportions of one grain to each ounce of distilled water. The attachments would be made as follows: 12. The copper plate would be attached to the 9th dorsal center, and the nickel plate - through which the Gold Solution passes vibratorially - would be attached to the umbilical and lacteal duct center; for thirty minutes each day. 13. And keep daily - yea, twice daily - the constant meditation or prayer for definite determining activities for harmony. 14. Keep about the body the colors of purple and lavender, and all things bright; music that is of harmony - as of the Spring Song, the Blue Danube and that character of music, with either the stringed instruments or the organ. These are the vibrations that will set again near normalcy, - yea, normalcy, mentally and physically, may be brought to this body, if these influences will be consistently kept about this body. 15. Ready for questions. 16. (Q) What caused this shock, or what was the nature of it? (A) An unexpected disappointment, and a fear of individuals. Do these things, in prayer - regarding which much might be given; but do these, in faith, in hope; using the opportunity for unity of purpose in Him who gives life. We are through for the present. Edgar Cayce Readings copyright 1971, 1993-2009 by the Edgar Cayce Foundation

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INDEX OF READING 2943-1 M 62 Air: Paralysis APOPLEXY Appliances: Wet Cell: Paralysis Arts: Music: Healing BRAIN: LESIONS: TENDENCIES Diet: Hemorrhage: Cerebral HEMORRHAGE: CEREBRAL Human Relations: Companionship: Healing Occupational Therapy: Hemorrhage: Cerebral PARALYSIS Physiotherapy: Massage: Camphorated Oil: Paralysis : Oils, Olive: : Peanut Oil: Prescriptions: Calcios: Hemorrhage: Cerebral Prophecy: Prognosis: Hemorrhage: Cerebral Purpura Suggestive Therapeutics: Paralysis

Par. 24 Par. 16--23, 27-A--30-A Par. 13 Par. 15 Par. 12, 13 Par. 10--13, 27-A

Par. 14--16 Par. 14--16 Par. 14--16 Par. 15 Par. 16, 27-A, 30-A Par. 5 Par. 10--13, 16

BACKGROUND OF READING 2943-1 M 62 B1. His sister, who requested and was present for the reading, stated that he had suffered a paralytic stroke four years ago. TEXT OF READING 2943-1 M 62 This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 24th day of March, 1943, in accordance with request made by the self through his sister - Mrs. [...], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc. PRESENT Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mrs. [2943]'s sister. READING Time of Reading 3: 35 to 4: 05 P. M. Eastern War Time. ..., Va. 1. GC: You will go over this body carefully, examine it thoroughly, and tell me the conditions you find at the present time; giving the cause of the existing conditions, also suggestions for help and relief of this body; answering the questions, as I ask them: 2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [2943]. 3. As we find, there are disturbing conditions that prevent the normal physical reaction. 4. In considering the disturbance here, those things that caused same must be taken into consideration, as well as the conditions pathological and psychological with this body.

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5. We find that a chemical condition in the body, which produced a thinning of the walls in the arterial circulation, caused a hemorrhage; that is now reflected in the adhesions on portions of the brain. 6. These in their reaction cause the reflexes in nerve centers in portions of the body to be lacking in their abilities for the proper reactions to the voluntary and involuntary impulses. 7. These as we find are upon the right side in the back central portion of the brain; thus involving the left area in portions of the locomotory centers through these areas. 8. The chemical reactions have been altered. A disturbance between the lung, heart and liver, still causes an undue activity in the pressures produced. 9. These, then, are those things to be warned of; either the too active or the too sedentary activity, for either of these would be harmful. 10. But the mind, the psychological reactions, the hopes and the expectancies, the desires, must be aroused to greater activity; so that the applications as we find that may be beneficial may be active and retroactive in removing the pressures that are produced in the reflexes, and in putting same to activity. 11. The mind without the incentive, without the desire, becomes of such nature as to be nil in the abilities for the purely physical activity to be the recuperative or curative forces in this body of [2943]. 12. This, as we find, can be done more by those who are about the body, and those who may visit with the body; through the conversation, activities and associations; but especially by those suggestions that may be made to the body by one administering to the needs of the body. 13. These, as we find, should take some definite form, - as to combined interest, preferably, as to the spiritual, the musical angles, or those that appeal to the nature and tendencies of the body itself in its activities - or did before these conditions occurred. 14. Then, we would begin using a daily massage with an equal combination of Camphorated Oil, Olive Oil and Peanut Oil. Massage this into the body, massaging away from the head, and toward the body, and over those areas where the locomotories receive their impulse, - as the arm, in the upper brachial, as well as the 9th dorsal and lumbar and sacral axis which give impulse to the lower limbs; also special emphasis to back of neck, around the right side of the head, behind the ear, under the ear, down the neck, and both sides of the spinal system. 15. With this, as these massages are given, there should be great care as to the type of diet. Give more of the Vitamins B as well as calcium. The calcium may preferably be given in the form of CALCIOS occasionally; the quantity that might be spread as butter - on a whole wheat cracker, about twice a week - as Tuesdays and Fridays, given regularly. Then all forms of foods that are body building, but not flesh-producing. 16. When these massages have been given, and the diet followed, for a sufficient period, - combined with the activity in the suggestive forces, - that there is some indication of response - which should occur within a month, and may be indicated by the tingling or pricky sensations in the foot and the arm or shoulder, from the Edgar Cayce Readings copyright 1971, 1993-2009 by the Edgar Cayce Foundation

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rubs AND the suggestive treatments, - THEN we would begin (not before) with the use of the Wet Cell Appliance. 17. The Wet Cell Appliance should carry Chloride of Gold to stimulate the nerve and glandular reactions, in the proportions of one grain to each ounce of distilled water. Change or renew the Gold Solution every fifteen days, using at least three ounces. 18. Change the charging solution for the Appliance every thirty days. 19. Keep up the Appliance, after it is begun, for periods of at least sixty to ninety to a hundred and twenty days; continuing the massage and the other suggested applications. 20. Use the Appliance each day for at least thirty minutes. And let the body rest or sleep during the period that this is given. 21. The attachments should be made as follows: The larger nickel plate, (through which the Gold Solution passes vibratorially), would be attached at the umbilical and lacteal duct plexus; which would be, on this body, four fingers from the naval center toward the right and two fingers above that point. The small copper plate should be attached to the 9th dorsal center. 22. Do not leave the connection in the solution when not in use. 23. Keep the attachment plates clean, by the use of emery paper. When these are attached, clean them; when they are taken off, clean them; also the U connection in the solution. 24. When practical, keep the body in the open. Do this as much as is practical. 25. Do these, and we will find responses - if there is the desire created for activity of the body. 26. Ready for questions. 27. (Q) Would going to his work be too trying to him, a little at a time, now? (A) As we find, in another thirty days this may be begun. In the present it would be trying. But with the massage, and by the time the low electrical charges are begun, it should be possible. The electrical charge of the Appliance should be of sufficient strength not to cause irritation, but to supply energies that aid in this elimination of the bodyforces, see? 28. (Q) Is the electric battery he is using now sufficient? (A) This is a different type of battery. The type we have just indicated, the Wet Cell Appliance, is to carry atomic vibrations of an element needed for the replenishing of nerve tissue, and to aid the areas already involved to be replaced by the circulation; assisted by the oils to be used in the massage and the assimilations from food characters. 29. (Q) Should the other battery be left off when the Wet Cell is started? (A) It should be left off when the Wet Cell is begun. 30. (Q) Should it be left off when the massage is started? (A) Not until there is the change to that attitude of expectancy, or that response indicated - that is, the tingling, the prickling in the limbs and the shoulder or arm. Do these things, for the better conditions of this body, [2943]. 31. We are through for the present. Edgar Cayce Readings copyright 1971, 1993-2009 by the Edgar Cayce Foundation

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INDEX OF READING 3259-1 M 11 Arts: Music: Healing CHILDREN: ABNORMAL INJURIES: BIRTH: AFTER EFFECTS : SPINE: COCCYX: AFTER EFFECTS NERVOUS SYSTEMS: INCOORDINATION Physiotherapy: Massage: Cocoa Butter: Nervous Systems: Incoordination : Peanut Oil: Prophecy: Prognosis: Children: Abnormal SPEECH: IMPAIRED

Par. 7

Par. 4, 5 Par. 4, 5 Par. 6

BACKGROUND OF READING 3259-1 M 11 B1. 4/14/43 Letter from mother: “He is a handsome healthy boy with a decided talent for music, but he has been handicapped by what is called, for want of a better term, 'word deafness.' He had no speech at all up to the age of 4, when he was put under the care of a fine teacher who has since brought him out remarkably, considering his retarded condition. He will be 11 yrs. old on April 27th, is in the 5th grade, and reads, writes, and does arithmetic - abstract numbers - very well. But his speech, and especially his understanding of meanings are not up to normal as yet. It is as though his mind were blocked from functioning completely, although he shows occasional flashes of real brilliance. He is definitely not the ordinary defective type, but there is evidently some trouble somewhere which prevents an otherwise brilliant mentality from coming through. We have all worked with him long and hard and he has certainly made good progress but he has a long way to go before he can be considered completely normal.” B2. 7/13/43, 8/20/43, 9/27/43 Questions: 1. What is the nature of his difficulty? 2. What was the cause of it, an external injury or some flaw in the natural development of the brain? 3. If an injury, how and when did it happen? 4. What can the parents do to correct this condition, besides the speech training he is getting now? that is, is there any sort of physical therapy such as osteopathy that will help him? If so, please advise as to this treatment. 5. Can he be brought up to normal powers of speech and thinking? 6. How long will it take? TEXT OF READING 3259-1 M 11 This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 4th day of October, 1943, in accordance with request made by the mother - Mrs. [...], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research and Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by the book, THERE IS A RIVER. PRESENT Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. (Notes read to and transcribed by Jeanette Fitch.) Edgar Cayce Readings copyright 1971, 1993-2009 by the Edgar Cayce Foundation

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READING Time of Reading 10: 40 to 10: 50 A. M. Eastern War Time. ..., N.Y. 1. GC: You will go over this body carefully, examine it thoroughly, and tell me the conditions you find at the present time; giving the cause of the existing conditions, also suggestions for help and relief of this body; answering the questions, as I ask them: 2. EC: Yes, we have the body here. 3. As we find, there are disturbances. These are the effects of a condition existent at birth, negligence on the part of someone. This as we find is what may at times be called a “quirk”, because of certain pressures not indicated other than in the brain center itself as to reflexes. 4. We would give the body a massage just occasionally; that is, we would give the massage once each day for a week and then leave off until the same period the next month. And let these be about twenty-eight days apart from the beginning. Use an equal combination of Cocoa Butter and Peanut Oil. Liquefy the Cocoa Butter and mix with the Peanut Oil. Begin at the base of the brain; not too deep, massaging along the side of the spine rather than on the spine itself those areas where coordination comes between the sympathetic system and the cerebro-spinal. These might be pointed out by such an one as McLean, and then the mother do this herself. 5. This should be particularly effective in the areas of the 3rd cervical, the 2nd and 3rd dorsal, 9th dorsal and through the area from the 12th dorsal to the end of the spine. See, this was a condition where the pressures are indicated in the brush end of the spine and reflex in the brain. 6. These done for a period of eleven months, we will have great changes for this body. 7. Keep normal in its activities. Keep that especially in its music and in the art. These should be the channels wherein the body would respond. 8. Do that. 9. Ready for questions. 10. (Q) How did this injury come about? (A) As just given, at birth. 11. We are through with this reading.

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INDEX OF READING 3401-1 F 15 Arts: Music: Healing

Par. 11, 16-A

Diet: Encephalitis

Par. 10

Encephalitis

Par. B1

Glands: Nervous Systems: Incoordination

Par. 2, 6

Healing: Consistency & Persistency

Par. 12

INJURIES: SPINE: COCCYX: AFTER EFFECTS LESIONS Mental Imbalance: Tendencies

Par. 14-A

NERVOUS SYSTEMS: INCOORDINATION Occupational Therapy

Par. 11, 16-A

Osteopathy: Gynecology: Lesions

Par. 6, 7

Physiotherapy: Injuries: Spine: Coccyx : Heat: Wet: Lesions : Massage: Ipsab: Gums : Packs: Glyco-Thymoline: Lesions

Par. 7--9 Par. 7, 8, Par. 15-A Par. 8, 9

Teeth: Decay: Preventive : Toothpaste: Ipana

Par. 15-A Par. 15-A

Vibrations: Arts: Music

Par. 11, 16-A

Work: E.C.: Quotations & Similes: “Live As Ye Pray”

Par. 17-A

BACKGROUND OF READING 3401-1 F 15 B1. 9/17/43 Sister's letter enclosing father's signed application: “I most sincerely think my sister's case is urgent, urgent because she is young and has a full life before her being only 15 years of age. “She was on January 1, 1939 in a healthy state of being, up and walking around, but on January 2, 1939 she didn't get up that morning, nor any other morning since that time till the present, she had a fever very much the same symptoms as a cold would react. Mother called a chiropractor in, but still the fever continued only in perhaps a lesser degree but all my sister would eat or Edgar Cayce Readings copyright 1971, 1993-2009 by the Edgar Cayce Foundation

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drink was orange juice and kept calling for it till she went into a coma and lost all speech. At this point, approximately about 4 weeks from the date of her illness, my parents called in a physician (M.D.) who ordered her immediately to be prepared to enter the hospital and diagnosed the case as Sleepy Sickness (Encephalitis). Yes, the hospital did bring her back from death's door, but it is only a living body, unable to move any of her limbs or to utter a word. But she isn't completely paralyzed, she is able to chew her food properly when fed with a spoon, sits up with the aid of a back rest, and has complete control over her intestinal tract; and is able to move her head slightly to nod in a 'yes' or 'no' fashion when asked a question. None of her limbs seem to be smaller than the other as would be a polio victim and is not exactly a sleepy sickness (Encephalitis) victim either for she has her eyes open in the daytime and closes them to go to sleep at night. However, she is very allergic to noise of any kind (radio, music, dogs barking, etc.) and will immediately close her eyes until the noise is gone. She matured about the 2nd or 3rd year of her illness and is regular. “As I have read quite extensively, her mental faculties are very good and intact but it's the locomotive part of her brain that doesn't seem to respond. Yes, we have had almost every kind of doctor, from brain specialist, medical to healers, thirty-one doctors in all even going to the State of Oregon which proved a very hard trip on her as she looked quite worn for several weeks afterwards. “Why I consider her case so urgent is that after laying so long (thanks to massage treatments she has no bed sores) her spine has become very curved and is going all to one side (it's convexed) and is getting worse and something should be done to relieve that condition as soon as possible. “At present we haven't any doctor as my parents are wondering who to go to next for they are only of modest income and my dad earns his salary by working in the shipyards, and has spared no expense to try and get my sisters health back for he is getting up in years and worries so and has had an operation on his eyes for cataracts. “Mr. Cayce, I ask you and the Association once again, please, please make it at your earliest convenience, preferably this year for her birthday is on December 20th and it would be a heavenly gift if she could walk or talk on her birthday - my prayer and mother's and dad's answered.” Sincerely, [...] B2. 10/11/43 Letter from [3401]'s sister to EC: “In reply to your letter of September 22nd, we will be very pleased to have a Reading in regards to my sister, [3401] on November 13, 12: 30 to 1: 30 P.M. (Pacific Time) as you stated in your letter. “Here is a list of questions we would like to have asked at the time of the reading: 1. What is the cause of her illness? 2. What would be best recommended as a cure in her case? 3. Why can't she move any of her limbs? 4. Why can't she move her eyes although she opens them and closes them when she sleeps? 5. Why can't she speak? 6. Why does noise affect her and make her close her eyes until the sound disappears, for instance music, automobiles, airplanes? 7. Why is it when she rides in an automobile she goes in a coma? 8. What is the cause of Edgar Cayce Readings copyright 1971, 1993-2009 by the Edgar Cayce Foundation

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the curvature in her spine and what is the recommended treatment? 9. Are her mental facilities affected in any way? 10. Is there some way to stop the decaying of her teeth and what is the cause of this? 11. What makes one leg shorter than the other when you measure both feet together? 12. Is it indicated when will she come out of this illness? At what age or year? “Thanking you once again for being so kind to give her an early appointment and hoping the Reading will help to enlighten her case, we are, “ Very sincerely, [...] TEXT OF READING 3401-1 F 15 This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 9th day of December, 1943, in accordance with request made by the father Mr. [...], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research and Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by the article in Coronet. PRESENT Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. (Notes read to and transcribed by Jeanette Fitch.) Harmon Bro. READING Time of Reading 4: 10 to 4: 20 P. M. Eastern War Time. ..., California. 1. GC: You will go over this body carefully, examine it thoroughly, and tell me the conditions you find at the present time; giving the cause of the existing conditions, also suggestions for help and relief of this body; answering the questions, as I ask them: 2. EC: Yes, quite serious are the present existent conditions with this body. These are a complication of disorders. These are the effect of injuries to the coccyx end of the spine and their related activity to the glandular forces in the body. At the beginning of the Periods for this body they bring about convulsions, those conditions making for the incoordination between the sympathetic and the central or cerebrospinal nervous system. 3. Thus the violent effect that certain characters of noises have upon the body, and the conditions that come about in types of movements for the body. All of these react so violently. These have gradually produced two very definite lesions, besides the conditions existent in the coccyx. 4. And the coccyx will necessarily have to be raised. Don't take it off but raise and straighten it - if there will be the beginnings of help that may be of any permanent nature for this body. 5. These lesions have been formed in the lacteal duct and in the areas from the 2nd cervical to the base of the brain. These come and go, or produce - because of the convulsive reaction in the lacteal duct, from the pressures in the lower portion of the coccyx area - enlargement or engorgement, even causing unconsciousness. 6. Begin by slow treatments by any osteopathic gynecologist that will not only give corrections to the coccyx areas but the proper relationship to the organs of the pelvis as related to the activity of the glandular system, the assimilating system, and mental reactions to suggestions. Edgar Cayce Readings copyright 1971, 1993-2009 by the Edgar Cayce Foundation

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7. In making corrections, relax the body in the sacral and lumbar with wet heat applications, if these would be made without causing each time they are made the convulsions. 8. Do apply heat, preferably heavy pads of Glyco-Thymoline over the lacteal duct area. These are needed to break up the lesions there. 9. Also use Glyco-Thymoline Packs over the neck and the upper portion of the spine, as these corrections would be made. 10. Keep the body away from sweets or large quantities of starches. Use only the natural sweets occasionally, and not too much starches. Raw vegetables and plenty of sea foods, should be oft in the diet. 11. Do get the note vibrations in music to which the body will respond and continue to interest the body in same whenever treatments are given. And have plenty of such things about the body to use itself. It will aid in keeping the body, mind and soul purposefully in harmonious directions. 12. As to how much help will come depends upon how consistent and how persistent will be those in making the corrections. 13. Ready for questions. 14. (Q) Are her mental facilities affected in any way? (A) With all of these pressures who wouldn't be mentally unbalanced! No brain affections, no. Pressures are indicated that set the body almost distracted, yes. 15. (Q) Is there some way to stop the decaying of her teeth and what is the cause of this? (A) These are from lack of certain elements in the body. We will supply most of those by the character of treatments indicated. For the decaying of the teeth themselves, use Ipana toothpaste and use Ipsab as a massage for the gums. 16. (Q) What type of musical instrument would you suggest? (A) You may have to go through the whole category, but get the vibration! They are all on the piano, of course. 17. (Q) Any other suggestions? (A) Do these things. Don't pray about the body one way and act another way to somebody else's neighbor-children. 18. We are through with this reading.

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INDEX OF READING 3908-1 F 45 Arts: Music: America, Early : Healing

Par. 14, 15 Par. 12, 14, 15, 20

Clairvoyance of E.C.: Action & Places Cycles: Reincarnation

Par. 2 Par. 2

Incarnations: America : Armenia : Bible: New Testament: Jesus : Egypt : Turkey

Par. 14, 15 Par. 16--18 Par. 16--18 Par. 19, 20 Par. 16--18

Laws: Universal: Attraction

Par. 13

Soul Development: Service

Par. 23, 25-A

Symbology: Seals

Par. 4--11

Vocational Guidance: Music

Par. 12, 14, 15, 20, 21, 25-A

BACKGROUND OF READING 3908-1 F 45 B1. 8/24/43 Letter requesting a Physical Reading for her brother, [3491]: “I would also like to ask you if I could get a health and work reading. I am very dissatisfied with my present work and feel I must make a change. But since I have the sole responsibility of supporting mother and my brother I don't like to make a move without being sure that I will find something more suitable. I have a small business of my own for six years which I have been able to keep going only by working long hours. Now it has gotten to the point where it is getting very monotonous, especially since my sister passed on over two years ago. She was my partner unofficially. I just feel as though I have not found my niche in life.” B2. 10/16/43 [3908]'s letter: In this reading I would be very much interested in finding out about a suitable occupation. I am a registered nurse by profession. I practiced from 1921 to 1937. At the beginning of 1937 I gave up my last position at the hospital in order to take a much needed vacation and also look after my brother [3491] who had just come home from the hospital. After a while my brother's doctor suggested that we start a small business of some kind to give my brother something to do, since he was unable to continue with his musical career. (He is a graduate of the Juliard School of Music, a violinist.) After his sickness he has been unable to play. In October of 1937 my sister and I ventured to start a small business which we hoped would help to rehabilitate my brother and also eventually give us both a chance to give up nursing entirely. (My sister was also a nurse.) However, my brother would have nothing to do with coming in contact with customers, he takes care of the bookkeeping part of it. In the mean time my sister also got sick in Edgar Cayce Readings copyright 1971, 1993-2009 by the Edgar Cayce Foundation

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1938 and was operated for a malignant growth. Two years after this she had a recurrence and passed on in May 1941. As you can readily see all these problems have sort of got me down, as the saying goes, and the responsibility of running a business alone 12 hours a day 6 days a week is becoming very trying and distasteful to me. Of course I have to do something to earn a livelihood for my mother, brother & myself, but I feel the need of a complete change. I am hoping that this life reading will reveal some clue in that direction and also help me to understand why my life has been so difficult and trying from the very beginning. Please pardon my taking the liberty to write such a long letter, but I don't know how else I could explain things. Thanking you again, I am, Yours very truly, [3908] TEXT OF READING 3908-1 F 45 (R.N., Presently Running Art Shop) This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 27th day of March, 1944, in accordance with request made by the self - Miss [3908], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by the book, THERE IS A RIVER. PRESENT Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. (Notes read to and transcribed by Jeanette Fitch.) READING Born March 14, 1899, in Sivas, Turkey. Time of Reading Set bet. 3: 30 to 4: 30 P. M. Taken 4: 15 to 4: 35 P. M. Eastern War Time. New York 21, N.Y. 1. GC: You will give the relations of this entity and the universe, and the universal forces; giving the conditions which are as personalities, latent and exhibited in the present life; also the former appearances in the earth plane, giving time, place and the name, and that in each life which built or retarded the development for the entity; giving the abilities of the present entity, that to which it may attain, and how. You will answer the questions, as I ask them: 2. EC: Sivas, Turkey - what a quaint place - a new cycle! 3. Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as or called in the present environs [3908]. 4. In giving the interpretations of the records here of this entity as we find here, the seal or the cover of the book of the records, would be interesting to the entity. 5. For this should be a white background, at least fourteen inches square, colored blue with a shade of green and red around the edges, and a circle at least thirteen inches made and the coloring on the outer edge of this circle. 6. In the center would be a lotus flower with leaf and with the pink and white petal showing in the center of the opening lotus flower. 7. In the left-hand upper corner would be the harp - the hand harp or small harp; not the zither, yet the small harp. 8. All of these figures should be vignetted.

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9. On the right-hand upper corner would be the nurse, the patient and the nurse, with the Red Cross of the insignia of same indicated upon the cap or upon the apron of the nurse. 10. In the lower left-hand corner or edge put an open market place with wares of all characters, especially the various forms of crockery, pots, urns, vases and small figures. 11. In the lower right-hand corner put the insignia of the Cross and the flag, both of Turkey and the U.S.A. All of these figures should be in colors, to be sure. 12. In giving the interpretation of the records, there is much from which to choose. For, as indicated, from the seal, this is a very unusual entity or one endowed with many abilities. In music should the entity excel, in the stringed instruments, harp or plane, and such music should be used for the applications in healing, or as part of the entity's endeavor to reclaim individual entities that are disturbed by nerve or shell shock or long weariness in the out-of-the-way places. For these are abilities with the entity that may be surpassed only by very few. 13. There are also the abilities to attract, as well as to be universal in its nature of attraction, for the very characters of individuals are parts of the entity's consciousness; and ever, as indicated, under the seal or the Cross, and of unity of purpose in the activities of its own peoples in the present as well as those in the land of its present adoption. 14. For the entity in the appearance before this was among those who aided in the settling of the land of the present adoption, in those activities that brought about the accepting of music of a martial nature, when the first songs or marching airs were introduced in those periods of the Revolution, when Yankee Doodle was set to music. 15. Thus the entity in the name Charlotte Daye gained. The entity applied itself. Hence in the present those activities having to do with music, added to the voice or activities in the environ of those who are injured, those only partially conscious of materiality, the entity may aid the more. 16. Before that the entity was in the Holy Land among those who went on missions to portions of Turkey or the Armenian land, and portions of the lands of the entity's present nativity. 17. For the entity contributed to the healing of body, mind and soul through the teachings of the Master. Thus the combination of the Cross with the flags of the two nations is indicated in the seal for the entity. 18. Then name then was Rachel. 19. Before that the entity was in the Egyptian land during those periods when there were the preparations of individuals for activities in other lands, as emissaries or missionaries. 20. The entity was a musician upon the ancient harp of Egypt or the lyre. The entity's use of voice as well as the administering to the young and old, especially to those afflicted or the shut-ins - even of those periods - contributed such that it made for the entity being called blessed by many, because of the great contribution the entity made to the welfare of the people of many lands, not only the Persian, the Armenian, the Holy Land, but even portions of India, yet the entity found time also for the activities of the social nature. Edgar Cayce Readings copyright 1971, 1993-2009 by the Edgar Cayce Foundation

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21. While prohibitive in the present, we find that these will some day be a portion of the entity's activity, if there is the adding to the present abilities those accomplishments with the use of stringed instruments - harp, guitar, lyre, plane or whatever is the choice of the entity. But do add these to thy accomplishments and use them in aiding the groups that will soon be needing such in many places. 22. As to the abilities of the entity and that to which it may attain and how: 23. Follow thy seal and the lotus will open again to Sesame for the entity, as it will find, and the coral and white will be the seal for the entity, as it applied itself in a greater service for its fellow man. 24. Ready for questions. 25. (Q) How should I go about getting into the phase of work indicated? (A) Prepare self and we will find that very soon the way will be opened for the entity to be used in this service, in which it may contribute much more than the ordinary individual. 26. We are through with this Reading.

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INDEX OF READING 4223-3 F TEENS Appliances: Wet Cell: Nervous Systems: Incoordination

Par. 1

Arts: Music: Healing

Par. 1, 2

CHILDREN: ABNORMAL: EARS: DEAFNESS: MUTISM Color: Therapy: Ears: Deafness: Mutism

Par. 1

EARS: DEAFNESS: MUTISM: NERVOUS SYSTEMS: INCOORDINATION NERVOUS SYSTEMS: INCOORDINATION Osteopathy: Finger Surgery: Ears: Deafness: Mutism

Par. 1

SPEECH: IMPAIRED: NERVOUS SYSTEMS: INCOORDINATION Vibrations: Arts: Music: Healing : Color

Par. 1, 2 Par. 1

BACKGROUND OF READING 4223-3 F TEENS B1. See 4223-1 and 4223-2. TEXT OF READING 4223-3 F TEENS This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the New Southern Hotel, Parlor J. Columbus, Ohio, this 15th day of July, 1924 in accordance with request made by Dr. J. H. Farrand. PRESENT Edgar Cayce; Gladys Davis, Conductor and Steno. READING Time of Reading 4: 00 P. M. ..., Ohio. 1. EC: Now, we find the body in the general physical way a great deal better. In the functioning of the sensory system there is some improvement, and the vibrations that should be accorded the body from the battery charges should be renewed and given heavier than we had them before. That is, keep the battery charges connected with body for a longer period of time. Also massage, as well as correct (for the most of the corrections, as we find, are made) but massage the muscles, the tissue, in all portions of the neck and to the third and fourth dorsals. Also that around the antrum and the frontal portion of the (that is, the antrum of the face) frontal portion of the ear and in the back portion of neck. Edgar Cayce Readings copyright 1971, 1993-2009 by the Edgar Cayce Foundation

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Also we would cleanse with instrument the Eustachian tube, that the inflammation as made, and the secretions as given through the system, and is sensitive to the functioning of the nerve forces, may find their vibration. Also let the body with the physical actions of same find and feel the vibrations in stringed musical instruments, that they may feel the vibration as will be accorded the system. Also keep the color vibration much about the body of deep violet and RED, red, that these may vibrate before the sensitive forces and find their corresponding vibration in this body, [4223] we are speaking of. 2. The vibration in musical instruments, the violin, the guitar and any of the intermediate or instruments that catch the eye of this body. Keep these up and we will find the responding in these forces and bring the body to the condition that the physical response will show and manifest through to the speech and to the hearing. 3. Do that.

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The Glad Helper’s Prayer Group 281-8, Glad Helper’s Prayer Group, 7/20/32 (Q) [288]: I saw each one on the prayer list as notes in music. Through our attunement and their seeking, the Master Musician (Christ) began to play the notes and harmony reigned throughout. I felt this was an illustration of vibrations in healing. Is this how the healing takes place? [See 281-17 Reports, below.] (A) Very beautiful illustration; but don't think it's all of it! No one mind may conceive all that may be done through the power of the Master Musician; for it may bud as the rose, it may be the song of the frog, - or of any - even those that would be to SELF as those that would be GRATING vibrations; for the cricket on the hearth to self is obnoxious! but to some would bring harmony and peace, as home! (Q) Is this why in meditation I often hear music and the words of a hymn [hymns familiar to me] present themselves? (A) Then sing it! will help someone - that is, the best you can! (Q) Is there any special message for the group as a whole at this time? (A) Be not overcome by those slights, or those variations that appear from time to time. Remember, He oft withdrew when He had healed many - in the mountain apart to pray. More and more should there be that concerted effort for the prayer to be one of unison; for, as given, there must be ONENESS of purpose. Even as the Father and the Son are one, “ye may be one in me”, if thine aim, thine desire, is in Him. (Q) Can we help [2112] in any way? (A) Pray! (Q) Does it mean we all in the group should hold the same prayer in the same way? (A) Each in their OWN way, but the purpose, the aim, ONE, the desire, ONE; for, as just given, to SOME the song of the spheres is necessary for their comfort - to another the beauties in the sunset, in the water, or how, yet all are ACKNOWLEDGING the power of the Christ in the activative forces of NATURE, life, material, itself!

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the divine within each. We have been told through a reading by Mr. Cayce that the spiritual is the life, the mental is the builder, and the physical is the result. Therefore, no healing of any nature, mental or physical, can take place without an awakening of the inner or spiritual self. We have three periods of meditation each day, and we ask all to join us who have the desire to aid in bringing peace, harmony, light and immortality to others, through the raising of the Christ Consciousness within and projecting it to others. We believe that Jesus, the Christ, has shown the perfect Way, He has laid the foundation, He has reached perfection; but we must raise ourselves and overcome the carnal forces even as He, in order to reach the perfection towards which we should all be striving. We believe He taught that every inharmony, every suffering, is a result of disobedience to divine laws; not a punishment direct from God, but a natural result of our own acts. Earthly parents might try very hard to impress upon their child that it must not do a certain thing or it will suffer thereby. But if the child goes ahead anyway, then it must suffer the consequences. The parents can help, but the child must learn the lesson. Jesus, The Christ, through having overcome, has made the way easy. He has blazed the trail. We only have to tune in to His Consciousness to be free from all earthly woes. No matter how straight and narrow the path, we can hew to it with His help. So, it is our purpose to try, through meditation - and also through our thoughts, words and acts day by day - to break down those barriers which have been builded between the material and spiritual, and project into those vacant places the love, peace and understanding that may cause perfect harmony. The higher we are able to raise the Christ Consciousness within us, the more we are able to project it outward and direct it to certain individuals who are seeking. If those individuals are in attune at the time, they catch it immediately. If not, there may be a delay in their receiving it, but the good is not lost. It goes out into the ether, and adds to the constructive influences that are building towards perfect harmony and peace. The following illustration may explain just what takes place in healing. As a reading has said, it is not the ONLY way that individuals find attunement, but it IS a good illustration: The bodies whom we hold in meditation are as musical instruments, some very finely attuned and others almost entirely lacking in harmony. The desire on the part of the one seeking aid creates the attunement of the instrument so that the player (the Entity) may begin. The letters in each individual's name may represent the notes of music that must be learned by the player. We (the Glad Helpers) represent the teachers of music. When the teachers and the players are able to cooperate in bringing the greatest harmony from the notes given them, then the Master Musician of the music of the spheres, (the Christ) becomes the orchestra leader, and perfect harmony reigns throughout.

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