“Seth material” search engine (Jane Roberts)

(Seth also said that Jane and I would die within a short time of each other, when our earthly work was finished. No date or sequence was given. Seth said that Jane would publish 5 books on the Seth Material; 3 novels; 3 books of poetry; plus 2 books to be dictated by Seth himself. I do not recall if the dream book, now at Ace, was mentioned; or if others were.[Jane died in 1984. I’m publishing Volume 9 in 2002.]

(To Bill G:) I was here the other evening (1/3/69)...looking over your shoulder... The Jesuits do not miss anything, you see... They are always given to specific answers... We are oftentimes amused, but always delighted.

The format of the book shall be simple, and it shall be a supplementary to the Seth material itself, for it shall be my own... subjective interpretation. For if Ruburt finds it mystifying to speak for me, so do I find it mystifying to speak... through him... It is some experience, indeed, for me...

I am in fine company. I am honored... (to Bill:) you run away. Jesuits are not that bad... We could get rid of all of your symptoms, but... to please you I will make a bargain with you: I will not mention your problem if you do not want me to—(There followed another humorous exchange between Seth and Bill.) Some Jesuits are sorrowful jokers, and laugh while the tears roll down their cheeks. That is all right... They will learn...

You do not remember what I have told you.

(To John and Bill:) Now. This applies to anyone, so if I look at you consider yourself the symbol of everyman. And this applies also to you. (To Bill:) You have very simply two alternatives. You either take the time and the effort to look into yourself or you do not. If you take the time and the effort, then I tell you, Jesuit, you will have no terrors of the flesh. While you do not take the time you must put up with it, and depend on your doctors...

This is not only personal. It is a law. Because I am your friend, I can help you... That you do not take the time and the effort is the reason why you still have the symptoms. (Ulcers.) ... There is no other way. When you are ready to look inward you will rid yourself of the symptoms. This applies to every man.

Now. My friend Ruburt always knows what he is doing. (Humor.) Do not fall for that line... Give us a moment. (Pause.)

Now, I like you (to Bill), but I do not intrude when I am not invited, and as a rule I do not offer advice when I am not asked...

Then you shall get it, and if you do not follow it that is up to you. But I will give it to you. (Amused:) For one thing you deserve it, and I like to see you work... and there is a peaceful man within you. You have only to find him... and you can do it. I can help you find him.

There seems to be a drug you are taking into your own system that is going against your system. An occasional thing I believe—having to do with a retention of fluid. Ruburt has no medical vocabulary. Let us see now; you should take those fruits that are strong in vitamin C, but are not acid. You should avoid acid fruits taken in one meal with milk. You should avoid all chocolate in any form. Now this is not forever, merely until the condition vanishes. You should not eat grapefruit now under any circumstances. Cranberry juice however is beneficial. You should avoid aspirin.

Fatty foods should be avoided. You should eat almonds. And watch your intake of sugars. Honey will not bother you. Give me a moment. Now. Symbolically in your case, and opposed to our Jesuit’s case, the retention of fluids has to do with the fear for your position, of refusal to give up, or the fear of giving up, prerogatives. (Pause.)

—and any time you want to try your tricky camera... We will see what we can do—

([Peg:] “I’ll do that.”

(There was more here I did not get down. My notes do not indicate what, if anything, John said about the possible electrical effects. A long break now ensued.

(“The words, don’t do it—you’ll screw your ass.” [Laugh.]

Now. We have been coaching Ruburt in the use of his abilities. We do not want him to feel inferior, and the information is basically legitimate. (Pause.)

There is some information in our sessions having to do with Prentice-Hall, long before the sale, that you should reread, for there will be a long relationship involved; and there is some considerable significance to your relationship to your friend Aerofranz. (Meaning Tam Mossman, editor at P-H.)

Now I come from a long way to speak. You do not have to come a like distance to listen. When through Ruburt’s open eyes I observe you, I observe more than the person that you realize that you are, for it is difficult for me to pinpoint you in your time. In your terms therefore, I see both your present and future selves, though probabilities operate.

Do any of you have questions? I will answer them to the best of my ability.

(When no one spoke up:) Give me a moment. (To Bill:) Now. An appointment... Do not say yes. Forget the unprincipled... You have more to offer than that. Three men seem to be involved, and one you cannot trust. Forget the arrangement. It is a bed of nails. You can seem to be accommodating while holding your own on the one main issue... And do not back down on that one issue. To back down would... be weakness.

([Bill:] “Do you know what the name and address are?”)

([Bill:] “Do you mean a circular in the graphic sense, or in the Sears or Montgomery Ward sense?”)