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The acknowledgment of such impulses in the procedure just given will automatically help build Ruburt’s trust in himself, and it is a good idea for him to note such impulses, for later on certain occasions he will be able to see how such and such an impulse, followed on its own, led him to such and such a beneficial event—an event that at the time was completely invisible or unforeseen.

2. Another important way of building his trust is the following—and, in parentheses, (I have given you this material before, but I am organizing it for your current use). The second way, then, is for Ruburt to concentrate upon those improvements he senses daily, either in performance or in feelings of ease, release, or relief. For no day passes without some of these.

3. Thirdly, he has begun lately to sense how this is done, and that is to remind himself of the mysterious effortlessness behind his life, so that he does not try too hard. This trying-too-hard has caused him some distress.

All of these ideas can be put to excellent use now. Along with them, however, again, Ruburt should remember the playful, spontaneous attributes of the creative self. Preparing Oversoul Seven gives him a good point of concentration, yet beyond that he should allow himself the leisure and pleasure of playing with concepts, with poetry, and even with painting. I suggested you do the library together again for that reason—and your dream contest is good for that reason.

Your own attitude has been highly beneficial, and has helped him in countless instances. He enjoys it when you play with ideas, and this also stimulates his own activity. Many people do not trust themselves, of course. When you are building self-trust, and your body is in any way impaired, then you are learning to do something that you did not do when your body was operating beautifully.

The suggestions are of benefit. You should discuss any daily issues that seem troublesome when they occur, or check them with the pendulum—one or the other. The building up of trust, however, will automatically accelerate Ruburt’s improvements, minimize his discomfort, and hence add to his confidence and performance. He should also read the last few of our sessions, and I have listed my suggestions this evening for his more convenient use.

Give us a moment.... He attributes hot weather to laziness, leisure, lack of vigor, fruitless activity, and it annoys him. It is not invigorating. Except for a few occasions he has not begun new projects in the summertime. He equates it with vacations and the world’s playful activity—that is my answer.

(“Okay. Now why can’t he get settled in his new room?”)

I would not dare to comment, if it were not that he is curious enough to court my response.

Large or not, expensive or not, the room has only one window. He thought ahead of time that the size of the large window would more than compensate, but he carries some of his grandfather’s old ideas that the wind should be able to blow through a room so he has been uncomfortable there. That is the only answer I will give for now.