“Seth material” search engine (Jane Roberts)

It does what you want it to do, in other words, but it still contains abilities of which you have little knowledge, and sources of information that belong to the entire entity of which you are but a part. It is a protector. It will even protect you despite your own wishes, keeping the physical system going for example.

It is your contact with All That Is, but it is up to the conscious mind of the present individual as to how much its abilities will be used and in what manner. The present individual is to learn. The inner self therefore does not overstep the boundaries of the ego, go against the ego’s wishes, or try to force (underline) the ego. It is up to the ego to learn how to use these vast potentials that lie within the inner self, how to use them to help itself and others.

When the ego is using its abilities in an unfortunate manner the inner self sets up warning systems, sometimes even bringing the physical organism to a physical or symbolic halt to prevent the ego from doing further damage through misdirection.

The feeling of freedom on both of your parts has increased. Do not overwhelm yourself with suggestions before sleep, but it is a very good time to give yourself suggestions concerning your painting in terms of creative intuitions to help you use your abilities.

You do not like to advertise. You feel that people should come to you. This is a method however to bring them to you, and a legitimate way of gaining attention. You have held off, also negatively, not wanting strangers to come and disrupt you. Buyers however would help your ability and not hinder it, and make it possible for you to devote your energies to your work.