Edgar Cayce on the Reincarnation of Famous People. Kevin J. Todeschi

in varied activities, the entity may find an outlet for its abilities. A good speaker, but speak truth—ever. A good persuader, but how persuadest thou? Temper these with mercy, with justice, with love, and may all be to the glory of God”:

      For, we find that the entity was that figure known as Henry Clay, of whose character and activity so much has been written. Little need to be said here, as to whether there were developments or retardments. Well that the entity study the policies, the ideals, the characteristics of that entity, and in its own judgments correct those shortcomings—and especially as related to health; else these activities may be less efficient in a few years than they may be if precautions are taken.

      Use that ability of convincing others, as you attained through that experience, and all of the characteristics of the entity, rather to the glory of God and not to the glory of [3155].

      3155-1

      In 1954, [3155] requested another copy of his reading. After receiving it, he reported that the way his life reading had worked out was “quite a story in itself.” However, the story was not reported. It is known that Mr. [3155] remained interested in the work of A.R.E. throughout his life.

Croesus

       ca. 560 B.C.

       Case 5001

      Croesus is known as the last, and wealthiest, king of Lydia. His fortune had been acquired through extensive trade with other countries. He conquered the Greeks of Ionia and was in turn conquered by the Persians. According to legend, he had a meeting with the Athenian lawgiver, Solon, who told the king that good fortune, not wealth, was the basis of all happiness. Reportedly, after being invaded by the Persians, rather than being assassinated, he received the lesser political office of governor.

      In 1944, a thirty-two-year-old sheet metal worker received a life reading in which he was encouraged to overcome the innate urges that had caused him to abuse power over others. He was told that “no individual is worth much without a temper but he who cannot control it is worth much less.” Among other inclinations that he had to meet and overcome in himself was his tendency to be controlling. Apparently, in one past life he had been a grower for a large plantation and had made certain his word was never questioned. He had also been the emperor Croesus, “a hard-hearted guy, with more power than he used properly”:

      Before that the entity was in the Persian land as indicated, when the entity was then a king—one in authority—and one who abused authority. For with the repressions that came about through the activities of individuals warring in the desert, the entity was in the office and the activities of the second Croesus.

      The entity was among those who had power, wealth, fame, but abused most of these.

      Hence these ye meet in thy association, in thy companionship in the present, in the associations where there were turmoils and strifes.

      5001-1

      [5001] had also taken part in the Crusades, acting as a guide to others. In that life he had “gained” and still possessed the ability to be helpful to individuals rather than controlling of them. Prior to that he had been a diplomat in ancient Egypt. Another tendency he had was to take himself too seriously.

      Rather than suppressing his past associations with power and authority, he was advised to direct them into constructive channels where they could bring harmony into the lives of others. He was encouraged to put his trust in the authority of spirit rather than any man-made power.