“Seth material” search engine (Jane Roberts)

I do not intend to give you any personal reincarnational information this evening, as we did run into some distortions the other evening, as you probably know by now. Nevertheless, I will clear them up later. And without a few distortions you would not have received this material to begin with. Nor, really, is Ruburt to be blamed for the distortions, since the method with which we are involved is somewhat subject to distortions of personal material.

And speaking of matter, I am aware that Ruburt picked up a book on the nature of matter, which is to the good. You are both expected to keep up intellectually, and I am pleased that you are doing so.

Matter is continually created, but no particular physical object is in itself continuous. Change in a particular physical object is not change as you conceive it. There is not, for example, one particular physical object that deteriorates with age. There are instead continuous, for now I will say continuous creations, of psychic energy into a physical pattern that appears to hold a more or less rigid appearance. This appearance appears, that is, this physical object appears to change and to age, but the material does neither. It does not exist long enough to do either, for one thing. There is an infinite number or series of creations of matter. The ability of the individual creator of any particular physical form to use psychic energy to control and manipulate causes the outer appearance of deterioration and aging of matter.

(To my surprise, when she resumed dictation she remained seated–something I do not recall her doing before. Her voice was very quiet; she sat quietly with her eyes closed for the most part. She spoke at a faster rate and did not appear to be searching or struggling for each word. Resume at 10:45.)

I am using up many of Ruburt’s resources, I am afraid. Nevertheless I am doing so with good reason. This material should be as precisely put as possible, so that no misunderstandings can arise.

(Now Jane stood up; she began to pace and dictate as usual, and in doing so she appeared to be refreshed.)

I do, incidentally, consider rather frequent consultation with the pendulum on personal matters. Ruburt will not block personal data always in our sessions. I mean that. He will grow more trusting with me in this respect. In the meantime the pendulum should prove excellent.

I really do regret saying good evening. I am particularly close to you both this evening. When possible I will endeavor to close our sessions before 11:30, for practical reasons, so that while you are learning to draw upon additional energy you will not be tired the following day. A time will come when it will not bother you in any case.

(Tuesday 6/9, 8:30 PM: This involved something new for me, and may be significant. First I had my usual thrilling sensation at the suggestion of lightness, once I had attained the desired state of light trance. Then, I became aware that I was watching and listening to a man in a light gray business suit. I saw him from the waist up, from a position just in back of his right side. I saw his profile. He had brown hair combed straight back, almost a double chin, a sharp nose and high forehead, and in his right hand he held a microphone; he was talking into it, giving a lecture on something to do with weights. The figure 700 was used, I recall. I heard his voice, which was pleasant and somewhat deep, quite clearly, and understood his remarks, but again forgot them as quickly as I heard them. I could not tell if he was with others or not.

(However, I then succeeded in doing something I had wanted to do for a long time. I remembered to ask his name, and as I did so I discovered it was no effort at all. The man replied, without turning around, that it was Daniel Murphy. I then asked his age; he said 42. I then told him my name, and he repeated it. After this I believe I asked him to contact me, but this becomes fuzzy and vague. There was more but it was indistinct and is totally forgotten now. But this is the first instance I was able to follow Seth’s advice and attempt to impress my presence upon others when I had the chance.