Edgar Cayce consistently talked about soul growth (or retardment) as stemming from that which we do about our "ideals," then enacting those ideals in the material world with patience and consistent effort.

"All great things are slow of growth... Little by little, line upon line, here a little, there a little - these are the manners of growth." (Cayce Reading 262-24, Study Group readings series)

Since first joining an ARE study group in 1989, for the past 35 years, little by little, Matthew von Behrens has applied Cayce's suggestions for spiritual growth in his own life. Using his own life story interwoven with wisdom from Edgar Cayce's readings, he hopes to provide wisdom, guidance, and encouragement useful to you in your own spiritual journeys.