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Now, the crucial mother identification is passed, and Ruburt is left with a system of habit, still based on some but relatively little mother identification. Ruburt did receive my message correctly. While the overall stability of working hours and arrangements should be largely maintained, he should make an effort to vary his activities and routine. This will generally help in the breaking up of habit patterns.

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 intensity of interest in other directions is much more important than time. We do not want intense concentration upon the symptoms. In all hypnotic sessions and in all periods of self-suggestion, emphasis should indeed be upon health, exuberance, flexibility, strength and vitality. I mentioned this to Ruburt today, but he thought the idea his own.

The change of environment, out of the apartment, was partially suggested to break any suggestions that might be arising simply from the length, in your terms, of his difficulties. He should when possible, for now, wear yellows and greens to work. He should make a definite determined effort to walk home, for his confidence will grow with the success, you see.

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.

He should imagine himself, before he sleeps, indulging joyfully in the next day’s activities, and should not concentrate on his symptoms, even if it is to wish they disappear. These dreams should be rather specifically requested.

If possible he should make a strong effort to recall his previous sense of flexibility and not identify his personal image with the condition of his physical body during his difficulties.

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 he discovers he can walk home, this difficulty will vanish. There may be, but should not be, some slight difficulty at first, the result of his own idea patterns, but that is all. If he keeps track of himself, no difficulties at all will arise.

He should take frequent walks to build up his confidence, and to break up the patterns further.

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.

Once he has given suggestions, he should think of other things, and not check on his progress as this shows doubt. He has, you see, a negative picture of himself walking that must be replaced by a positive one.

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.

My heartiest wishes to you both, and a good evening. Now I will do this evening what I can do for Ruburt while he sleeps, by way of redirecting his inner energies while he dreams. There should be an improvement in the morning, then.