“Seth material” search engine (Jane Roberts)

The effort made in any creative change would be nothing compared to the constant feeling of unease that could result simply from a fear of change. In a fear of change there is only tumult, and no peace. [...]

When this continues you project negatively on all alternatives so that change always seems disruptive and negative. [...]

Now, because it seemed to you for so long that you could not move freely in your own life, that you did not paint full time, you got in the habit of automatically viewing all change as negative. [...]

[...] He could see the change that came over me while I was speaking for Seth, and Seth inspires confidence. [...] It was a terrific change for me to suddenly have to rely on someone else — even Rob — to tell me what “I” had been saying for a period of two or three hours.

[...] My voice had been undergoing changes, becoming more similar to what we now call the Seth voice — deeper, lower, richer in tone than mine and more masculine. [...]

[...] Although there was quite a change, her voice did not reach either the depth or volume of the previous session.)

[...] As the personality on your plane actually changes, expands and grows to its potentialities, as it presents at various times varied images to the world (such as — if you’ll forgive me for using cliches — a smiling face, a sorrowful face), but is still basically the same personality, so on another level does the entity present at various times a varied appearance and speak in a different voice. [...]

I do have a structure nevertheless, and I can change or interchange the components of that structure so as to appear or operate under vastly different conditions. [...] In other words, I change the alignment of my components, focusing my powers into one particular direction.

This would involve manipulations of muscles that would result in a temporary change of shape, a somewhat superficial but real adjustment of the physical body in its relation to space, and a consequent change of focus or direction in so far as the forward low thrust of the body into the hole. [...]

Through methods that I have described, I can change my form. [...] I have said that I can change the alignment of my components. [...]

[...] This change of molecular components on your level reoccurs constantly while the outward form retains its pattern. It is possible for me to change the form. [...]

[...] Many people want to change the world for the better, but that ideal seems so awe-inspiring that they think they can make no headway unless they perform some great acts of daring or heroism, or envision themselves in some political or religious place of power, or promote an uprising or rebellion. [...] To change the world for the better, you must begin by changing your own life. [...]

[...] Instead, mental beliefs about the body’s performance have changed, and increased physical speed resulted. [...]

[...] If many of the conditions we have mentioned in this book are less than ideal in your society, then you can as an individual begin to change those situations. [...]

[...] You begin by changing your thoughts toward your contemporaries, your country, your family, your working companions. [...]

[...] His brother did not know that the urban renewal gentleman was in that particular restaurant where the two might meet, and until the meeting did occur nothing showed in Framework 1, though much was occurring in Framework 2. The creative potential knows exactly what changes must occur in Ruburt’s body so that he can walk normally. It also knows what changes must occur in his mind—what conflicts must be resolved, and all of this is being taken care of. The process of his complete recovery includes body events and other events that may seem to have no connection—events perhaps that will change an attitude here or a belief there.

[...] They were based upon his discussion of the Cézanne book, and our changed attitudes, as demonstrated by our sending the books out. [...]

[...] All of those people who might in any way help Ruburt change certain beliefs, for example, are notified in Framework 2, so that the most auspicious psychological events occur, triggering further body releases.

[...] The constant activity however prepares the body for normal walking, and exercises necessary portions, then stretches them further, so that while Ruburt is not walking more noticeably upright, he is indeed taller, particularly when standing; different portions are exercised when he is sitting or standing, so that each change can be counted upon for the next alteration in posture.

Now that is changing. The changing entails adjustments at all body levels, so there are in-between periods, so to speak, physically in your terms, as all portions of the body react to any given improvement.

[...] The body changes for the better seem to be long-lasting—already they have existed for longer periods than any others in recent years. [...]

[...] Changes are occurring there physically, and circulation being increased to those areas. [...]

[...] There will be sudden improvements on the physical level, as with the arm, but before that occurred there were changes in beliefs. [...]

[...] (Pause; well over one minute long.) Your time is required… These communications change me as they change you, for they are action on both of our parts. [...]

Knowledge in your terms does change your own physical structure, merging with the physical stuff of your image, but your ego remains relatively detached from it, you see. [...]

[...] Jane then feels that pure knowledge is funneled down this cone toward her; that on the way it is changed, distorted out of shape so that finally she can put it into words. [...]

[...] Jane had made the change from the first more distant personality, into Seth, without difficulty—very smoothly in fact. [...]

It is this dilemma, precisely between identity’s constant attempts to maintain stability, and action’s inherent drive for change, that results in the imbalance, the exquisite creative by-product that is consciousness of self. [...] Identity must seek stability while action must seek change, yet identity could not exist without change, without action, for it is the result of action, and not apart from it but a part of it.

Action, having of itself, and because of its nature, formed identity, now also because of its nature would seem to destroy identity, since action must involve change. And any change would seem to threaten identity.

In line with the statement that action necessarily changes that which it acts upon (in parentheses: which is basically itself), then it follows that the action involved in these sessions changes the nature of the sessions.

[...] The units are sent out then from the rock, informing the rock as to the nature of its changing environment, the angle of the sun, and temperature changes for example as night falls; and even in the case of a rock, they change as the rock’s loosely called emotional tone changes. As the units change they alter the air about them, which is the result of their own activity. [...]

These units then obviously change constantly. If you must speak in terms of size, then they change in size constantly, as they contract and expand. [...]

[...] I observed no change in or about Jane. [...]

(For some little time longer we waited without observing any change relating to Jane. [...]

(See the 68th session for the change in Jane’s features, witnessed by Bill and me. [...]

(We should consider such changes as a part of our working life, to provide refreshment; otherwise we just stew because we’re not “creative or working” or whatever....even furniture rearranging or changing whole rooms to different functions can be considered a vacation of a sort, and while I’ve always felt guilty at involving Rob in changing furniture—but do, anyhow. [...]

You work, for example, perhaps, as many hours as you want, or can—but you completely change the hours, or you work as usual, but you change the furniture in the rooms, or turn the rooms to different functions—or whatever—but allow for such changes in the overall routines. [...]

[...] Something about us not taking vacations….and even not wanting to rest between mental creative projects; that Rob had his stomach troubles when he needed a rest....a vacation of some sort could have prevented that....but since we prefer to do things differently, we should frequently arrange changes in our lives....that we control....changes in the house, routine, hours....or even a week off to do the house or yard or whatever.... [...]

A note: I do want you to remember Ruburt’s version of last night’s session, and follow my suggestions concerning changes that can serve as variations—working variations—to allow you some rest and refreshment.

[...] Initially there would be no outward change of behavior except for a compensatory additional noisiness of faked gaiety and singing. For some time the organism could take this, and as situations changed the spontaneous self would once again emerge. With a changing physical situation necessitating agile manipulation, the physical stimulations came so quickly that the pattern did not have a chance to jell. [...]

[...] As mentioned, any changes within your framework at present that can be introduced. [...] Bright curtains at this windows—any beneficial changes in the environment of that nature.

[...] Some change within a stable framework is really your answer, with adequate and emotional communication.

[...] A gray day becomes therefore a symbol that the sunny inner self is clouded, and he feared he could not change himself any more than he could the weather.

[...] This is a physical statement of the inner change, and the inner change must be reflected physically of course: the intention to work with, not against the body, and to help encourage its natural spontaneity and functions.

[...] Seth changed the word regulations to covenant, however, in the January 3, 1972 session.)

[...] The slightest error in copying a symbol could change its meaning completely, hence your concern over details, and hence now your great trust in objective painting, and your occasional distrust of work that seems to come too easily.

You also understand the nature of “truth” (in quotes) better than you did, and are beginning to allow it its mobility and ever-changing grace in your paintings and in our work.

[...] Her mood perceptibly changed. [...] It seemed apparent that another change, or experiment, was to take place.

[...] There has been a change in our sessions. [...]

His classes will show the change. [...]

[...] The nervous system control… As you see there are large changes, and we are using our energy in a different manner and I can come through to you in this way myself in a more recognizable fashion.

[...] I’ve also been aware, for some time, of changes taking place on the wrist and the back of her left hand. [...] So these invaluable changes continue to happen.

The rapid changes in the eye motions demonstrate the rapidity of muscular action and reaction that takes place in all other portions of the body as well.

(A note: This is “Day 6” of Jane’s new campaign to change her thinking.

[...] He can then determine to change his behavior while still saving his self-respect.

(4:21 p.m. Jane told me that yesterday Mary Jean, who had changed her dressings, had remarked upon how well the remaining bedsores are healing.

[...] Go up this step again and notice the changes in the feel of yourself and of your consciousness. [...] Step up this one, noticing again any change in the feel of yourself or in your consciousness. [...]

(Class discussed the exercise and how our consciousness changed.)

[...] Various changes will occur. [...]

Other changes in behavior might also be helpful. [...]

On the other hand as I have told you, your past continually changes. It does not appear to change to you, for you change with it. You are not aware of the changes that have come about. [...] Your future changes as your past changes. [...]

[...] The future changes. You change it, in the same manner that you have changed the past. [...]

[...] She did not change the mark she had given however, so Marian and her husband went to the school principal; this individual said he was powerless in such cases.

[...] For one thing the change of environment is necessary—and I am speaking for you, Joseph, as well as for Ruburt; and here we shall let the matter rest.

(As far as I know, no such change is contemplated at Artistic Card Co. [...] Our department was recently moved but there has been no change in personnel. But as stated there have been many changes lately, and there could be more. [...]

Changes that would involve, on your part, if you see the opportunity, not more time, but payment and recognition of responsibility that you already assume in the main. Some sort of a change involving your boss, I believe. [...]

[...] In that session Seth told us she did not come because of “A change of plans. [...]

[...] As Seth said, she did not appear; her planned activities at the newspaper where she works were changed unexpectedly; she was taken out of town Wednesday night, the time of the 242nd session. [...]