“Seth material” search engine (Jane Roberts)

Again, part of this is the result of thinking in terms of absolutes. Any improvement in Ruburt’s condition is significant, and should be reinforced.

You are constantly in the position of saying to the body “In the face of what we want, your improvement, whatever it might be, is not only not enough, but almost a parody in the light of normal walking.” In terms of behavior, neither of you reinforce positive behavior in terms of any improvement. You constantly say “In the light of the past, these improvements will come to nothing—and indeed are worse than none, for they only lead into false hopes.”

When you focus upon negatives, that is all you see. The idea of being physically responsive can further trigger the final important developments needed. Absolutes must be avoided, however, and you start from Ruburt’s present position, reinforcing through approval—not disapproval—those improvements as they happen.