“Seth material” search engine (Jane Roberts)

One or two excellent self-hypnosis sessions a week will speed up complete release of symptoms. The more psychic energy he uses at such sessions, the speedier his progress. We are not dealing with time, but intensities. Intense concentration to other areas, you see, will take him out of the habitual patterns.

The housecleaning procedures I mentioned should definitely be carried out. The work done in the kitchen last weekend helped him, for the reasons given. Through motor activities he rids himself of identification in a vigorous and aggressive matter, the symbolism worked out in physical terms. Since the symptoms have been physical, this is excellent therapy and most practical from a psychic viewpoint.

When Ruburt’s mother went to the hospital in his high-school years, he had a symbolic way of ridding the house of her psychic presence, and to add to his own sense of inner freedom. He threw open the windows, something usually denied him. This also has a therapeutic symbolism for him in connection with his grandfather, that is the feeling that cleansing nature rids the air of impurities. He also liked to have the radio blaring as a gesture of defiance and freedom, and within limitations, this would be an aid when the windows are opened. There are other reasons for the housecleaning suggestions also, involving individualistic symbols that have strong value for him.

Symptoms still lingering should not be ignored, of course, but attention should be paid to advancements, and symptoms should not be overemphasized. Ruburt should attempt more and more to break out of these patterns he allowed to build up about him as a result of symptoms. He should tackle the back stairs more frequently, until they lose what negative significance they gained, you see.

These suggestions will enable him to see himself you see, in the healed image. Begin to pick up his Willie again, for example. Do you see what I mean here?

Each success sets up a new constructive pattern. Part of the late afternoon symptoms at work, lately, have been caused by a simple fear that difficulty would strike him on his way home. To protect himself from this, he developed the symptoms before leaving, thus giving himself a legitimate excuse to ask for, or accept, a ride.

When Ruburt replaces the bedsheets, I suggest colored ones. As he goes to sleep this evening, have him try imagining a scene in springtime, with him walking briskly or running. When he walks now on the streets, he should keep the mental image just given in his mind, picturing the whole flexible and fleet image, and the inner self will take steps to see that the suitable adjustments are made. He should remember to give frequent suggestions pertaining to relaxation. This is extremely important.

Gentle orders are fine. Attempts to bully can bring aggravations. Concentration on his writing in the morning helps rid him of symptoms, and so does concentration at nursery school, for his attention is otherwise centered. We want to develop these same qualities at other times also.

His attention while walking has been centered upon his progress. He should think of other things, even he counts trees and looks about him. Activity is good for him now, you see. I emphasize the therapeutic dreams again. Whenever possible, attention should be directed away from the symptoms. This does not mean he should pretend they do not exist, but they will vanish to the extent that he directs energy away from them.