“Seth material” search engine (Jane Roberts)

(In the 358th Session Seth stated; “There are difficulties for Ruburt’s associate of last year at the center,” meaning Nancy Methinitus. This was on August 2, 1967. Today by telephone Nancy verified Seth, in that her mother is seriously ill at Mayo Clinic; the mother has been ill for some time, but was not, for instance, the last time Jane talked to Nancy, sometime prior to the 358th Session. The two seldom see each other since Jane left nursery school.

For years, literally, it was hammered into Ruburt’s subconscious that he was not worthy of any kind of success, and that he would be punished for his treatment of his mother.

The suggestions came from the mother. Suggestions given by the mother are always the most tenacious in any case. While he struggled (to succeed), these did not cause him noticeable difficulty, though they operated underground, impeding his progress. Only when it seemed that success was on its way, or inevitable, did these suggestions show their effects.

He is conscious of some of these in a general fashion. His mother let it be known that she had no use for him, and he thought if his mother could not love him, then certainly there must be something seriously wrong and unworthy about him.

On a few occasions the mother went so far as to say: “I hope you are crippled someday, too.” And this became the feared punishment.

Even the third class will be of benefit to him, regardless of finances. Now, he does feel that you have purposely cut yourself off from any interest in the classes. You can clear that up. Regardless of his condition, he does offer an emotional bridge to your mother, though he is frightened when he does so.

In his efforts to understand and help your parents he has more than made up for any failure with his mother. He should understand this. Others more capable have taken over the same role with his mother. (Pause.)

I have a small suggestion. Temporarily (underlined), you could open and read his mother’s letters and inform him of anything he should know. Then he can answer them. For the present this would avoid some difficulties.

A very small point, but interesting: he resents ironing, this because his mother was overly particular. This resentment is on the part of the spontaneous self in the main.