“Seth material” search engine (Jane Roberts)

(I hesitated. “Well, I don’t want to use negative suggestion, or ask this the wrong way; but I was wondering what Jane’s symptoms would be called medically.”)

Now. There are groups of symptoms which are given names. The names help physicians to categorize and treat, but the names are also dangerous when they are used as labels.

The body is always in a state of changing. By labeling a group of symptoms you add to their idea of permanence, and give a name to certain aspects of bodily activity, distinguishing them from other activities and therefore giving them rather dangerous focus. They are seen as apart from other bodily activities and gain prominence.

If however his treatment involves drugs, these may further upset the inner processes, causing further imbalances. These imbalances may be labeled with a name also. Ruburt’s symptoms would therefore be called arthritic, since they fit into that category, so named. To concentrate upon the term however is dangerous, for it gives a specific identity or implies a state of permanence to a group of varying and impermanent symptoms.

States of mind are not permanent. Their reflections upon the system are not permanent, generally speaking, though they can be cumulative. It is much easier to pass through such periods if names are not given to symptoms, and many people pass through many so-called diseases without ever being aware of it.

Any new venture of course or interest serves the same purpose, as will your vacation or any endeavor or pursuit that captures Ruburt’s attention. Energy is automatically drawn away from negative areas and from the symptoms.