“Seth material” search engine (Jane Roberts)

(A few days ago Jane and I had looked at another apartment, one much bigger than ours and also more expensive. She liked it but for some reason I thought it wise not to take it. It belongs to one of Jane’s coworkers at the art gallery. Personally, I would like our next move to be to our own place in the suburbs or the nearby country.

Conditioning and regularity is important as you know from your own work. I am pleased over your portrait prize, Joseph, because the prize should make you aware of the fact that good work is recognized, and that despite the personal and unfortunate shortcomings of individuals as a whole they still do recognize good work, and you should give them credit for this.

If there is, and there is, stupidity and ignorance and idiotic unfounded pride and rationalizations, nevertheless there is also, at least occasionally, good intent and appreciation. I know that you are aware of the dangers involved in projecting your own fears and irritations upon others. There is always and oftentimes a justifiable tendency to feel unappreciated, and therefore to look for chances to prove this lack of appreciation, so that it is often mistakenly projected on remarks or actions of others. Oftentimes such remarks and actions are the result of the other person’s own ignorance, and actually not directed at you personally.