“Seth material” search engine (Jane Roberts)

These were the methods he took then in line with his beliefs about the world and the nature of the self. He long ago decided to take issue with those beliefs, yet in case they were true, he felt he needed protection. So he did indeed —to some extent, now—turn his body into a shell of a kind, cutting down spontaneous activity in an unsafe universe.

He wanted to pursue a course that was unconventional. He felt he needed protection while he learned, and until he attained enough wisdom. The search itself would lead to a completely different set of values and a new belief system.

You see about you others dealing with life’s challenges, following the old beliefs. They must see that those beliefs do not work for themselves. Ruburt is completely recovering because he has completely changed his beliefs. You cannot trust yourself and not trust yourself at the same time, without coming into some difficulty.

(Long pause.) There is no part of Ruburt’s body that is not changing, as each portion becomes more responsive. The pendulum is still important, because as you, Joseph, were involved in Ruburt’s experience as he developed the symptoms, you are involved now in the healing process, and this means that both of you are changing your allegiance. Your reasons for sharing Ruburt’s experience also vanish, you see.

(Waving a foot in the air, pointing it at me:) This is the end of tonight’s session. Let both of you rejoice in the body’s growing flexibility. What I have said about the will is important, for you and for others. I want Ruburt to relax again, however, and allow his body to do its thing. But the will’s power is impressive, and it is “distributed” throughout the body. The body depends upon it for direction. The will’s beliefs, again. Activate the body’s automatic resources. End of session.