“Seth material” search engine (Jane Roberts)

In those terms you could call it a part of a more expansive portion of the self, the only part that you are so far able to experience in your usual conscious terms. Ruburt has been using this part of the self automatically in the pendulum sessions, and in giving suggestions. You have appealed to it also.

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.

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.

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.

Now, I have other suggestions. Ruburt should specifically request dreams in which he is running, with speed and flexibility, dreams in which he dances well, and dreams in which he experiences a magnificent sense of vitality and physical exuberance.

It would perhaps help if at least one window is open during Ruburt’s exercise period.

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.

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.

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.