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(John was in a rather upset and depressed mood, due to his job situation. His job was not in jeopardy, but John was restless and needed changes; at the same time he felt he was not the stereotype personality his company demanded for district managers, which position would be the next step up for John in the drug company for which he worked. It will be recalled that Seth gave John a Sept. 2 date, in the 63rd session, pertaining to his profession, and that Seth also briefly mentioned John and his company in the 54th session. Now John is due in Chicago next week to meet with his superiors.

To back down would be disastrous. They intend now, even now, to compromise. But a firm stand on Philip’s part will result in compromises that they are not now considering, but that must be made to ensure his comparative happiness within the field.

They would get what they want at your expense, if you weaken, and this is not being practical.

These men realize too well exactly what your value is, and they, two men in particular, fear you. To back down now would result not only in business failure, but in a personal failure that would plague you for the rest of your life.

All this may sound highly theoretical and not practical. Nevertheless, they know well the independence that is the basis of your value to them. They would, if they could, soften you around the edges; just enough to make you more palatable.

I am, first, out of the splendid goodness of my heart, going to make a short suggestion. You have been so faithful, and indeed so studious in our discussion of matter, on matters that matter, that I will let you off, if Ruburt and you would like to accompany your down-in-the-mouth Philip on his trip from bar to bar.

You will not find this too disagreeable, and it will in fact do you both good; and I shall myself accompany you. I will be a silent partner if you prefer, though the situations would be quite amusing if you allowed me a word now and then.

I will not dare to go into a general discussion on the subject of women, since Ruburt would really boil. I do not know why he would react in such a manner; only out of a mistaken sense of loyalty, I suppose.

Nevertheless, I would like to make a few remarks about a particular situation. I have a way with women, and in my time did very well. I indeed have been a woman, as Ruburt has often been a man.

Nevertheless, if these sessions were coming through you, Joseph, rather than through Ruburt vocally, then Philip’s wife would not be so concerned. This is not a conscious reaction on her part, although she does react consciously against the woman who has been recording the sessions.

In time this part of yourself could bring her much help, though not by any kind of dramatic, immediate revelation. Independence is feared by most women, and yet admired. If she knew you as you know yourself, generally speaking, then she would not be so fearful.

She thinks you are composed entirely of the image that you show to her. Therefore, any change in that image frightens her. If she knew that you were more than that image, she would not cling to that image so strongly.

The two men of which I spoke are looking for a hole in your armor. They fear your possible advance. They have feared it since your value was first ascertained. I told you earlier that changes would occur within, I believe, a three-year period. If you follow these suggestions, you will be around to take advantage of a definite shakeup, and you are now being watched by men who do not feel yet in a position to speak.

(In the 37th session, March 23, 1964, page 299, Seth dealt with the above problem in some detail. It appears that his statements are developing as he said they would.