“Seth material” search engine (Jane Roberts)

First of all, he has not relaxed since he mailed his book, really.

Since he finished his ego has held him in a tight clamp. After the psychic excitement and effort and discipline involved in the venture of the book, there simply must be a complete relaxation, a letting go. There must be time for the organism to renew itself.

The conscious mind, the ego, must be momentarily diverted, so that the intuitive self is allowed freedom. He should know that inspiration does not come from the ego. He knows this intellectually, but upon this occasion he insists in using his ego as a whip to force speed. In the past he was more sensible in this respect.

When he is working his plunge into creativity is deep. It is not in his nature to go halfway. If he had taken more time off completely, he would not be in his present position.

It will not do if he resents the time he thinks is lost in relaxation or other pursuits. His intuitive nature will respond easily and enthusiastically when he stops trying to beat it into submission.

He has forgotten the daily joy that comes through simple observation of the day. I here suggest most strongly that until the following Monday at the earliest, he does not work at his writing or his records, that he does not consciously brood over them, and that he divert himself by changing the focus of his conscious awareness.

Surely this is not too bitter a pill. It may require effort but relaxation is necessary, or the period of transition will be needlessly prolonged. He can do what he likes: putter in his apartment, visit friends, paint, read, walk. It would be preferable if he did change his environment during this period, physically, by walking outdoors or visiting.

The psychological-time experiments should also be suspended. When the conscious mind is so diverted the intuitions can do their work. You did well Joseph, teaching him discipline, but as he never goes halfway, so sometimes he learns his lessons too well. One point here also: you pace yourselves differently in your work.

It is very susceptible to suggestion. Ruburt’s jesting remark this evening that he would suggest refreshing dreams was actually an excellent one. The personality can indeed refresh itself in such a manner, and often does automatically.

I would, overall, suggest that Ruburt not return to work until spontaneously he desires to do so. This will happen rather quickly if he relaxes. Wait until an idea presses him for expression.