“Seth material” search engine (Jane Roberts)

Other impressions not connected with the object—a letter from a cousin, received by Dr. Instream. Also the initials J C. (Pause.)

Give us a moment please. These are impressions.

This is difficult to put into words… The impression of something going forward, as of a path, you see, that is wide, and then narrows into the distance. (Her eyes closed, Jane made a gesture with both arms that the Wilburs and I interpreted like this:

That may need some interpretation, but that is the impression.

The impression is difficult to bring into clear focus. (Pause.) It may be symbolic. A movement, for example in a forward direction, or something that leads into the future.

This way (Jane gestured with the vertical envelope without changing its basic position), the impression of a long line, approximately down the center, or a thin dark object, and a small object in the lower right-hand corner.

(“Something twisted.” The printed drawing on page one of the object is made up of a complicated pattern of curving lines, which Seth could have interpreted as twisted. The same impression could result from the fancy box at the bottom of page 3.

(“This is difficult to put into words… The impression of something going forward, as of a path, you see, that is wide, and then narrows into the distance.” Jane made her gesture, as described on page 242. “That may need some interpretation, but that is the impression.” I sought more information on this impression by the first question. At the time of the above data Jane held the envelope horizontally. There can be a literal interpretation: The drawing of the milkweed on page one of the object is V-shaped in the abstract sense—wide at one end, narrowing to a point, as did Jane’s gesture. Also the A in the Art Shop monogram narrows somewhat but doesn’t come to a point. There can also be a symbolic interpretation, and Seth raises this possibility in answer to the first question.

(The first question asked Seth to comment further on the “going forward” data on page 242: “The impression is difficult to bring into clear focus. It may be symbolic. A movement, for example in a forward direction, or something that leads into the future.” A literal interpretation was given on page 242. Here, the symbolic interpretation can be the fact that page 3 of the object states that the Art Shop is “Continuing under new management.”

(Jane continued, gesturing with the object held vertically: “This way, the impression of a long line, approximately down the center, or a thin dark object”, refers we think to the stem of the milkweed drawing on page 1 of the object, running from top to bottom. The rest of this data follows:

(The next question asked Seth for more data on the top impression. We don’t know whether the following data is in answer to the question: “A designation of some sort. Perhaps initials or date, in the upper left-hand corner, on the other side of the object.” Jane again indicated the upper left corner of the envelope, as she still held it vertically. This appears to be a repeat of the left corner data given on page 243, and as stated there, there is nothing in particular in a corner with the object held as marked on page 236.

(Now Seth answered the question: “A rectangular object, with white background. Also gray.” The object is rectangular. It has a white background. There is no gray on the object, but as soon as she saw the fine print on page 3, Jane said this to her meant the impression of gray.

IMPRESSIONS ATTACHED TO SESSION 268

(The following are the impressions Jane received at 10:22 while holding Don Wilbur’s watch:)

12) old man in a wheelchair—not connected with the watch.
* Don knew a woman who was crippled with arthritis who spent a lot of time in a wheelchair. She was a small woman… Jane’s impression was of a small person.

(Additional note by Rob regarding 12: Jane also had an impression of dark hair in connection with the arthritis data. This was correct according to the Wilburs on Friday night, June 17, but now I do not recall just how. RFB - 6/20.)