“Seth material” search engine (Jane Roberts)

Ruburt’s symptoms were largely protective in nature, providing a defense he felt he needed to protect himself against an unsafe universe from without, and against a suspicious self within.

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.

(10:01.) The body itself singlemindedly seeks health. Ruburt’s will was divided in its intent. He is quite correct in his feelings, that now his forces are united; and the body unerringly makes its adjustments, and assumes a healthy course.

(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.

Politics will be an even better book than he hopes, so he is not to worry. The painting is highly therapeutic.