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He tries at times to use a schedule, a disciplined schedule as a fence against the subconscious, and becomes panic-stricken imagining himself without it. This is not to say that a schedule in itself is not good, it is to say that he can and sometimes does misuse one. In these instances the time is actually used to clamp down on the inner self, rather than to release it. These outings will be of benefit here, not only because they allow for spontaneous interaction, but because they serve to break the schedules in ways that do not disturb working hours. They provide a beginning for a habit of release. Here the ego is helping us now, for it is sticking to these plans, and the plans are those the ego itself enjoys, and can accept. He has been afraid to simply sit and think, for fear of letting the spontaneous self show without the symbolized writing mechanism.

The gestures you are making are important not only for their innate benefits. They are a vital means of showing your intent to other portions of the self. One small note here: at those times when Ruburt wears sweaters to bed, you see, they serve as reminders of his mother’s bed jackets. This was the main reason for his difficulty regarding the arms last night in bed.

Affection on your part, Joseph, is as you know very highly effective, giving all the portions of Ruburt’s personality simultaneous support. This and warm companionship. Spontaneity should be encouraged whenever possible in your daily activities, while still the overall stable conditions are maintained. You understand me here?

You have been doing well with the pendulum, and the exercise has successively opened up communication with deeper layers of the self. An hypnotic session would be helpful, but only when you feel confident. A point here involving Ruburt’s hands and his mother’s sweaters: he knew that knitting was a therapeutic measure suggested in the past to exercise his mother’s hands. When he became sensitized to the sweaters, then he had difficulty with his own hands, you see.

The answers here are reliable, generally speaking. Underline the generally. You are reaching deeper layers of the personality as you progress with the pendulum. Ruburt could put himself in a light trance state before a session, and you could ask the questions while he holds the pendulum.

Water has healing qualities, and walks by the river when practical, will be of benefit. Therapeutic dreams should be requested each night for now, as standard practice. A small note, not necessarily a recommendation here: a change of hair color would minimize any lingering mother identification.