“Seth material” search engine (Jane Roberts)

You did Philip a good turn, and also enjoyed yourselves by going out the other evening. I was with you in your impromptu party at the house for a while. He, Philip, should come out well in his situation if he follows through.

Even a primary construction, therefore, is but a partial appearance of inner nature into matter. The term consciousness, as I am here using it, may need some explanation, although you should by now understand my meaning.

They do achieve value fulfillment, however, and within the limits set by their own abilities they also perform the duties of construction. This should be obvious. Here we run into something of which I have sometimes mentioned, concerning afterimages; since in actuality all constructions are simultaneous, realize that I use the term after for its simplicity to your way of thought.

The form that consciousness takes in the field of matter is determined by its own strength and capacity. Consciousness forces its way into matter. You should see, then, that though you call a particular portion of grass one blade of grass, the matter that composes it is not static or permanent, and it is not a particular physical object growing, since the matter that composes it is neither static or permanent.

—but this is the beginner’s manual. As much of it as possible should be read by any who may become interested. It is a book of facts as they must be interpreted for your comprehension; and that last sentence is extremely important, for they must be interpreted and translated into terms that are comprehensible to you.

His psychic abilities are being channeled, as they should be. They are too strong to be yet allowed a greater freedom. Yet even now his confidence will begin, and it will aid in the development of future sessions.