Be not faint hearted because failure seems to be in thy way.

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The Unseen Forces, Beings,
and the War between Light and Dark
By John Van Auken

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With a new age of enlightenment fast coming upon us, we need to learn and apply the
influences of what 72 of Edgar Cayces discourses call, "the unseen forces." These
readings describe the unseen forces as "a consciousness of that divine force that
emanates in Life itself in this material plane." ( Edgar Cayce Reading 281-7, my
emphasis)
According to these discourses, the unseen forces are more powerful than the seen, or
what some call reality. (Edgar Cayce Reading 262-8) The laws and physics of material
reality are, according to the readings, the result, not the cause or source of our situations
or abilities. All projected life in this world comes from unseen influences within, not
without.
Unseen Forces

Even human weaknesses and evil are a result of the misuse of free will, a misuse that
began in the spirit and mind, long before material life even began. The implication here
is that all outer influences, whether they are good or evil, emanate from the unseen
realms of spirit and mind.
Cayces readings acknowledge the "warring" that occurs within us and between the
unseen realms and the seen. (281-7) His readings even call this war the true
Armageddon, a battle between the influences entering the earth plane and those being
forced out of it. (3976-15)

Even the light-bearing souls struggle against dark forces within themselves to maintain
their hold on the Light. It is difficult to be pure channels of the Light in this life, in our
families and workplaces, even in our own hearts and minds. It is a terrible battle, a war
of selfishness and darkness against loving care for others and the light of truth, hope,
and love.
The Great Red Dragon and the Woman Clothed in Sun - William Blake
The Great Red Dragon and the Woman Clothed in Sun
by William Blake (1805)
is one of a series of illustrations of Revelation 12 Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/

Cayces readings warn the Children of God, the Children of the Law of One (as he often
referred to them), to seek and maintain their awareness of the divine forces, for these
will protect them from dark intentions of others and from the weaknesses within
themselves. "As has been given, and as experienced by many, in opening self to the
unseen forces about us, yet warred ever by those influences save when in the presence of
His influence, then as the forces are raised in self knowwithout doubtthere are His
protecting influences, able, willing, capable, and will aid in that direction in which such
vibrations, such influences, are raised to those individuals to whom they be directed,
even by the spoken word; for, as is seen, as is understood by many, by most, that the
unseen forces are the active forces, the active principles." (281-7)
In order to avoid the subtle, insidious influence of evil and selfishness, even the best
among us must seek the protection and assistance of the divine influence, that
consciousness of the divine with us. "The spirit is indeed willing, but the flesh is weak,"
taught Jesus Christ, who faced Satans temptations and walked away. (Matthew 26:41
and Mark 1:3) And when we fail to maintain our mindfulness of the divine and the
higher bodily vibrations of the divine awakened within us, we must get up and try again,
never condemning ourselves or limiting the divines ability to redeem us, to cleanse us
and make us stronger.
Cayces reading: "Be not faint hearted because failure seems to be in thy way, or that
self faltersbut "how many times shall I forgive, or ask forgivenessseven times?"
"Yea, seventy times seven!" or, "not how I faltered, but did I seek His face again?"
"Could ye not watch with me one hour?" The man crying out! "Sleep on, now, and take
thy rest, for the hour cometh when I shall be even alone." So we find the changes, the
weaknesses in the fleshyet he that seeks shall find, and as oft as ye knock will the
answer come. Seek to be one with Him, in body, in mind, in soul!" (281-7)
Life is a challenge. It is a dance between self-centeredness and a cooperative self that is

aware of and seeking the Creative Forces, the Good Forces, and a love for all.
Excerpt from John Van Aukens Ancient Mysteries Column from the Oct-Dec 14 issue
of Venture Inward magazine available to A.R.E. members at EdgarCayce.org/members.
John Van Auken 137x170 pxEdgar Cayce on the Spiritual Forces Within YouJohn Van
Auken is a director at Edgar Cayces A.R.E., and is one of the organizations most
popular speakers, traveling throughout the U.S. and abroad to address audiences on the
body- mind-spirit topics found in the Edgar Cayce readings. Having studied the Edgar
Cayce material for nearly 40 years, he is an acknowledged expert on the Cayce readings,
and on the Bible, ancient prophecies, world religions, meditation, and ancient Egypt. He
conducts seminars in the U.S. and abroad (see EdgarCayce.org/Conferences), and isa
tour guide to the many sacred sites around the world, including the upcoming trip to
China. He is the author of more than 20 books including the recently released Edgar
Cayce on the Spiritual Forces Within You, and the best sellers From Karma to
Grace, 2038: The Great Pyramid Timeline Prophecy, andEdgar Cayce and the Kabbalah:
A Resource for Soulful Living.
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Be not faint hearted because failure seems to be in thy way.

Quote from following Reading:
READING 281-7
This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Va. Beach, Va., this 17th
day of June, 1932, in accordance with request made by those present.
Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. F. M. Freeman, Edith and
Florence Edmonds, Mildred Davis, H. L. Cayce.
Time: 4:15 P. M.
TEXT
GC: You will have before you the healing group members, some of whom are present in this room, and
their work in relation to their daily prayer list. You will answer the questions which they will ask
regarding individuals whom they are trying to aid. You will also answer their questions regarding

vibration during meditation, continuing the information given regarding this in a reading of May 12,
1932. [281-6]
EC: Yes, we have the group, as a group, as individuals, as gathered here. Also the work, the efforts, the
forces as manifest, the accomplishments in such undertakings.
In connection with the associations of individuals whom the group as a group, and individuals as
individuals, raise in themselves that vibration which brings about the consciousness of the oneness of
individual life with the Universal Consciousness, so may the aid, the understanding, come to those to
whom, of whom, these SEND that vibration.
Vibration, to be sure, is an enormous subject, and while all may not wholly understand that which is
accomplished through the raising of vibration in self, the directing of vibration to others, these may aid
with that sincerity that comes with the closer walk with those Creative Forces, that brings into being
those forces that aid in correlating, coordinating, meeting the combative conditions mental and physical
in the bodies of others.
Ready for questions.
(Q) What is the cause of the condition in the back of Mrs. [303]'s neck and right leg, and what can be
done to relieve same?
(A) This, as we find, is produced by conditions that have been of long standing, and are a portion of
constitutional disorders, and may be aided materially by revivifying with vibrations raised sufficiently
high that they may enliven those tissues that make for closer connections with nerve plexus that gives
energy and relaxation to those portions of the body. These either with the Infra Red or of the UltraViolet, or both - these alternated; for one works from the superficial structure and one from the internal
structure of the body. These necessitate the raising of, and revivifying of, nerve ends that have been
hindered, and become ineffective in their reaction, and in the attempt to carry on through those portions
that are non-active makes for the distresses, or the contractions that occur at times.
(Q) Should these be applied over the places affected?
(A) Should be applied over those centers that give the reaction to those portions of the system so
affected. In that in the neck would be over the whole of the cervical area, while those for the lower limb
or extremity would be of the lower dorsal and sacral area, to the opposite side of same from that being
affected in the right side, or to the left portion of same.
(Q) In what group should we hold Mrs. [303] in meditation? [See 303-2 on 8/05/32.]
(A) Either of these would be the correct one.
(Q) [2112]: Did the serum treatment for neuritis given to [[5678]'s husband] in May, a year ago, cause
or increase the present trouble?
(A) These would be a basis for much of the disorder, by the incompatibility of the serums with the
mucous-membranes and tissue in the system, that brought about the filling up of portions that made for
deterioration, rather than for assimilation to affect the body in a protective way or manner.
(Q) [560]: Will the Forces please give me a few affirmations that may be sent to those we are aiding?
First the morning group.
(A) In the consideration of such affirmations, would be well that each be given or repeat that which
raises self, or those being aided, that which arouses the consciousness for the individual, rather than too

general an one; but this is one that would cover all:

THERE IS BEING RAISED WITHIN ME THAT CHRIST CONSCIOUSNESS THAT IS
SUFFICIENT FOR EVERY NEED WITHIN MY BODY, MY MIND, MY SOUL.

(Q) How often should we suggest a change in the affirmation for those we are healing?
(A) Every two weeks, at least.
(Q) Through meditation and prayer has this entity at any time contacted the universal?
(A) Oft.
(Q) [993]: [M. child, retarded. See 281-4, Par. 12-A on 3/10/32 used in 5576-1, Par. R2, R3, R4.]
Would appreciate information concerning [5576]'s recent illness. Please advise us as to how we can aid
him.
(A) As has been intimated, there are many combative conditions to be dealt with in relationship to this
entity; yet, as given, on account of the associations with the entity that brought into being this entity,
and for the feeling or obligation from such association, MUCH should be given in attempt and in aiding
to make for the entity that contact, that association, that will raise the spirit forces to the higher
vibration. The recent illness, as seen, came in part from neglect on the part of some closely affiliated or
associated in efforts to aid the body; yet oft may it be said all that comes has its cause, its source, yet as has been given - even in creation accidents sometimes happen.
In the manner, then, to aid most, raise in self that beauty of spirit as expressed in Him, "Suffer little
children to come unto me, for of such is the kingdom of heaven." In raising, then, the consciousness of
self that kingdom is being manifested, expressed, in the body. Though not seen or understood by us,
there is HIS will being accomplished, that this entity, [5576], may be one with Him in that kingdom.
Raise that as oft as seemeth well with thee, and these will bring it about, for "thoughts ARE deeds, and
as their currents run" there are created those forces that make for the closer affinity for like and like.
(Q) [295]: What can the group do now to help [543]?
(A) Pray with oft, and see those forces that would hinder - when the body would in itself have that
about self that would eliminate those disturbing factors - SEEING her, herself, her inner self,
CONQUERING those forces through Him.
(Q) What should we advise her regarding her treatments?
(A) These should be made from her; not from here in the present. [See 543-18.]
(Q) [993]: Please give us more information concerning the law of vibrations during meditation, and
how we can understand and use that which we experience.
(A) As has been given, and as experienced by many, in opening self to the unseen forces about us, yet
warred ever by those influences save when in the presence of His influence, then as the forces are
raised in self KNOW - without doubt - there ARE His protecting influences, able, willing, capable, and
WILL aid in that direction in which such vibrations, such influences, are raised to those individuals to
whom they be directed, even by the spoken word; for, as is seen, as is understood by many, by most,
that the UNSEEN forces are the ACTIVE forces, the ACTIVE principles. That which BECOMES as a
manifestation is that which has been acted UPON BY those unseen forces and influences. What
produces same? These are the VIBRATIONS to which a body has raised by its attunement of its whole
being, its whole inner self, of a consciousness of that divine force that emanates in Life itself in this
material plane. In sending such forces out, then, be mindful that there is no doubt that these will bring

that as HE sees fit, "Not my will, O Father, but Thine be done!" What did THIS bring to Him? The
cross, the burdens, the crown of thorns - yet in its essence it brought those abilities to overcome death,
hell and the grave. So, as in our raising ourselves to that understanding that His presence is guiding and
directing those influences about those to whom we would direct His cause (for they have called on us),
then KNOW His will IS BEING done in the manner as THOU hast sent same to that individual!
(Q) [295]: Please give a definition of vibration in relation to healing.
(A) This would perhaps require several volumes to give a complete definition. Vibration is, in its
simple essence or word, RAISING the Christ Consciousness in self to such an extent as it may flow
OUT of self to him thou would direct it to. As, "Silver and gold I have none, but such as I have give I
unto thee." "In the NAME of Jesus Christ, stand up and walk!" THAT is an illustration of vibration that
heals, manifested in a material world. What flowed out of Peter and John? That as received by knowing
self in its entirety, body, mind, soul, is one WITH that Creative Energy that is LIFE itself!
Be not faint hearted because failure SEEMS to be in thy way, or that self falters - but "how many
times shall I forgive, or ask forgiveness - seven times?" "Yea, seventy TIMES seven!" or, "not how I
faltered, but did I seek his face again?" "Could ye not watch with me one hour?" The MAN crying out!
"Sleep on, now, and take thy rest, for the hour cometh when I shall be even alone." So we find the
changes, the weaknesses in the flesh - yet he that seeks shall find, and as oft as ye knock will the
answer come. Seek to be one with Him, in body, in mind, in soul!
(Q) [993]: Please explain what was meant [281-3, Par. 11-A] by the answer to [question eleven] in
reading of Dec. 3, 1931, "The last to be conquored is death itself. Overcome even as He overcame."
(A) As has just been given in how vibrations are raised that heal physical, mental and soul, so in this
there is seen - even as He overcame, SO MAY WE, LAYING ASIDE THE PHYSICAL YET AGAIN
TAKING UP THE PHYSICAL, that there may be the greater manifestations in the material plane.
Even as in a similar, [to Jesus] though not that which is to be attained, in the body that is seen through
which I speak [Edgar Cayce]
[GD's note: Apparently EC was apologizing for using such a poor comparison, but where could be
found a better one?]

is passed from this PRESENT life, that there may be brought to thee that knowledge of the
UNSEEN forces that ye seek to know about!

Even, then, as this body takes up life from period to period, through the laying aside of the all
physical consciousness does the body, in conquering death, ENABLE the mental, the physical, to
overcome those powers that would hinder it from BEING one WITH Him. "Flesh and blood may not
inherit eternal life. Corruption shall put on incorruption." So, as the mind becomes attuned, clarified,
cleansed, as to relationships either in the mental or material plane, so do these influences overcome that
force that would separate the soul from the material, for material puts on immortality, and those that are
clarified BY the blood OF Him that has been cleansed and shed once for all.
(Q) Please interpret the dream which I had on June 13, 1932, regarding the canaries which I healed.
What relation to my work in the healing group?
(A) As has been given, the body may raise itself to those influences where the healing may come even

as spoken, or laying on of hands. As the chirping, or as the words of those that would twitter even as
the canary, that make for those influences that would hinder, or cause those of fear, doubt to rise - these
once RID, in perfect understanding, and throwing aside doubt and all that would hinder, BRINGS the
closer walk with Him.
We are through.