“Seth material” search engine (Jane Roberts)

The word “passive” is a poor one to describe the characteristics of the anima, in that it suggests a lack of motion, and this is hardly the case. It is true that the anima allows itself to be acted upon, but the motive behind this is the desire and the necessity to tune into other forces that are supremely powerful. The desire to be swept along, therefore, is as strong with the anima as the opposite desire for rest. The characteristics of the animus provide the aggressive thrust that returns the personality back outward into physical activities, triumphantly holding the products of creativity that the anima characteristics have secured.

(10:22. “Wow — am I out… I can’t get my eyes open,” Jane said, trying to do just that. After several futile attempts she slumped back in her rocker. I thought she was close to a sleep state. I called her several times, then suggested she get up and exercise when she finally began to look around. She put her glasses back on, got up, and began to walk about.