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Ruburt was quite instantly aware of his own reaction, and the several hours it took him to regain some sense of confidence. He gives himself however the same kind of suggestion often, when perhaps it is not so obvious, and you also act in the same manner. Such behavior is the result of ingrained learning, and also of fear patterns that are the result of medical beliefs in particular.

In the past, improvements did not “take” for a long-enough period to produce desired results, because of your own lacks of confidence—Ruburt in particular and you secondarily. If you do trust the body and its wisdom, then you trust it. I will try to clear up such issues as they arise. For now you must take it for granted that such conditions will exist.

Neither of you granted those positive experiences as meaning much, in the light of your other concerns. Your confidence fled. Had you made greater effort to understand, both of you, the affair for one thing would have been much more pleasant, but further anxiety would not have been generated. You could have helped each other.

Many of the sensations or stages that are definitely considered negative at such times, and certainly appear so in your experience, are the result of misunderstandings because of ingrained beliefs about body behavior, or the result of your lack of confidence. When that continues, the improvements, which are often considerable, appear invisible—or, again, you do not trust them. Further anxiety results.

The whole matter then comes down to building up your confidence, and making a creative effort to let nothing take it from you. For now, it is realistic to expect some such episodes: but as you use these ideas, and as the improvements continue, the episodes will be far less, and your confidence will easily triumph.

(10:01.) Give us a moment.... It is highly vital that you do not allow any lack of confidence to cow you. I want the hot towels on the knees however continued, and all of the suggestions given already. The body is responding, and the activation is general and entire. Presently you can reinforce each other’s lack of confidence. But you can also determine to use your own creativity, and your own faith in the body’s efforts and power to combat such episodes.

Now.... The girls’ behavior points out the importance of suggestion as it operates in a negative way. Most suggestions are relatively invisible. They are the result of body language, smiles or frowns, muscular attitudes—but you live surrounded by a psychological environment of suggestion. You have each your ways of expressing to the other silent attitudes of hopelessness or happiness. The return to the natural moment can be used quite effectively, but not if you constantly reinforce your lacks of confidence.