“Seth material” search engine (Jane Roberts)

In general in the present, the personality should relate firmly with outer reality, and also come to grips with the whole self. There should be moderation, but a moderation that allows for spontaneity and a disciplined program of inner evaluations. The personality has been twice a man, once a woman, and once a female child who did not reach adulthood.

For the benefit of our visitor, let me say that action is the vitality of the universe from which all realties spring. This will make our discussion simpler. Again, no action may be withdrawn. Nothing is motionless. Therefore, when our visitor hesitates between his two doors, he is not motionless, but uses as much energy in indecision as should be expended in purposeful direction.

There is still much to be said here. Nor was I flattered at Ruburt’s surprise upon his discovery that what I told you in the past, concerning your friends, was coming to pass. He should have expected it. He is if anything more bullheaded than even I gave him credit for, and I gave him credit for a good deal of bullheadedness.

I will then meet with you at our regular time. May I add that when I am feeling pleasant you should at least take advantage of it; for your own pleasure, of course, and not mine. I bid you a most fond good evening. However, I have been so concerned of late with our lessons that I have barely taken time to do more than say hello and good-bye, and I do indeed now and then feel like indulging in some more relaxed social discourse. And one of these evenings we shall have a social time.

I was hoping, Joseph, that we could have some give and take. However I have been unfair, and I will admit it. I realize that you have been ill, and I should not tease you. It is one of my failings. So I will now leave, though with some misgivings.