“Seth material” search engine (Jane Roberts)

(Because Monday’s session was so unusual, Jane felt a little hesitant about holding a session tonight. We sat quietly at 9 PM, waiting to see what developed. When Jane did begin speaking in trance, her voice was peculiarly gentle in quality—lighter than the usual stronger and heavier Seth voice by a good bit, almost as though she was proceeding somewhat cautiously. But there were other reasons for this different voice, as we learned later.

(“Good evening, Seth.”)

Give us a moment. (Pause, hand to eyes. Jane’s voice still persisted in the light, gentle, almost lilting quality, quite different from the usual deeper Seth voice.) The Seth personality has been an intermediary, and a legitimate one. (Pause.) The information already given to you regarding the nature of personality gestalts should make this development seem indeed a fitting one.

Seth is what I am, and yet I am more than Seth is. Seth is however independent (smile, eyes open), and continues to develop as I continue to develop also. (Smile.) In the spacious present you see, we both exist.

Some material he can present to you more clearly than I. This was particularly true up to this present point. (Pause. I wondered: if Seth isn’t speaking now, who is?) He is closer to you in personality makeup and closer to your reality, therefore he could transmit ideas to Ruburt in more understandable terms than I.

There was a point, you see, of interpretation and translation (pause) as Seth interpreted material from me in such a way that Ruburt could then receive it. At our last session, with the greater efficiency and the development on Ruburt’s part (pause), the material was more direct, and the translation at his end automatic and smoothly performed.

(Briefly, Jane’s voice became a little stronger.) While I was the source of the material, Seth as you think of him was at times a silent partner, helping Ruburt make the proper translations while standing aside in a personal manner. There are various mechanics that still must be worked out, that will develop naturally as the sessions continue. Perhaps a brief readjustment period as various methods are tried. (I interrupted by coughing.) You may take a break. Seth will always be an element in the sessions as you know him. He is the connective between us, and he has been a part of me that I have sent out to you. He has gone willingly.

(Jane now sat with her eyes closed for over a minute before resuming at 10:26. Once again her voice was on the gentle side—not like the usual strong Seth voice.)

I, who am the source (pause), sent a portion of myself, an independent portion, to you. Seth as you then thought of him, was far more than a delivery boy however, for it was his peculiar personality, and his particular qualities, which gave the material life for you.

You have always been then in contact with me, but you were only able to see a portion of me. (Pause.) Keep in mind that all names are arbitrary, and we use them merely for your convenience, as we use words. (Still speaking carefully.) Basically, Seth’s name or mine isn’t important. Individuality is important, and continues in ways you barely suspect. (Long pause; voice light, not like Seth.)

In one way, in the most important way, and in the only basic way, I am Seth, dispensing with certain (pause) characteristics which are mine (leaning forward) which I used to contact you.

The Seth personality again, as you understand it, is legitimate and independent, a legitimate and independent personality which is a part of my identity. Seth is also learning and developing, as I am.

Simply, as an analogy, and only (underlined) as an analogy, I am what you would refer to as a future Seth, as Seth in a quote “higher” stage of development. This is not to be taken literally however, since both of us are fully independent, and exist simultaneously. (Pause.)

You have already been told that connections exist between you and Seth as you have known him. Therefore it is apparent that connections exist between us also, and that this development is a natural one. The apex point in Ruburt’s personality is an extremely fortunate and unusual one, and the reason that such communications can take place.

This communication, while taking place in your time, and in your present, is nevertheless partially responsible in other dimensions for what you would call future developments in your own personalities, which you can now in turn contact. This is partially what I am, far more than you are, or that Seth is as you thought of him.

(Pause.) I have done my best to give you an understanding as a basis for our future sessions. Seth as you knew him will also be Seth as you know him; for whether or not I speak as myself or through him, as you think of him, he is still the intermediary and the connection between us, and he will help transmit energy; but more, he will also appear as himself as you have known him. There are necessary emotional elements that are uniquely his own. (Pause.) My personality structure is far different—very rewarding to me (smile, eyes open), but very unfamiliar to you. You will understand him better emotionally, and need, I believe, that strong connection.

(11:05. I called Jane’s name loudly three times, as Seth has suggested doing before when her trance is deep. She nodded, eyes closed. I said, “I don’t know how to say good night here, so I’ll just say good night.”

(Jane had a good point later. First Frank Watts announced himself in the sessions. Then Seth. And now the new development. A progression apparent, then.)