Thoughts on Edgar Cayce and modern Akashic Records practice

Have you heard of Edgar Cayce, also known as the Sleeping Prophet? His story is an interesting one, worth reviewing from the frame of today.
Edgar Cayce was able to put himself in a light trance and read the Akashic Records. His life and career suffered as he attempted to balance a strong spiritual calling with the needs of his wife and children. He was still able to leave a powerful legacy behind.