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[...] When Ruburt shows an improvement of any kind, you both become cringing. You take it for granted that the improvement will not last, and is deceptive. You remember the past history of improvements that vanished. [...]

[...] The improvements, then, rouse anxiety. [...] (This from Jane’s reading of William James lately.) You have been afraid of really structuring the improvements, of really making an important effort, for fear that effort will fail.

You look for the improvement to disappear, each of you. [...] Sometimes Ruburt feels guilty at any improvement he feels on any given day because it seems too obvious that this is only a setup for a future disappointment. [...]

[...] This morning Jane began to exclaim over the improvement in her vision—her left eye would “click in” as she put it, and her sight would be sharp. [...] “The first improvements at all,” Jane exclaimed. [...]

(Long pause.) The changing condition of the eyes shows the kind of cycles that occur: the upper edges, so to speak, of improvements continue, so that each new improvement is, obviously, superior to the last. [...] He understands so little about the eyes’ operation to begin with, that he does not bother to figure out, or try to figure out, the order that such improvements should take, or how they should happen.

There is a certain residue, in other words (pause) of fairly desolate feelings — and these are working themselves out through such expression, thus freeing the body for additional improvements. [...] Then the system is cleared again, and the way clear for more improvements.

[...] She might even get to look forward to seeing herself continue to improve.

[...] Each time, of course, the period of blueness is briefer, the system cleared more quickly, and the new improvements also show themselves at a quicker rate.

[...] You have become used to the idea that improvements will not be operational. [...] The knees are now ready for definite improvements in walking. [...]

[...] But you have both been afraid of looking for improvements. [...]

The improvement in the legs is continuing—the improvements taking place there because the legs worried him the most. [...]

[...] The legs are benefiting, and will continue to improve. [...]

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. [...]

[...] The head motion to the right was improved, the shoulder areas further released, the jaws also—and those releases pulled out, so to speak, to the hip areas. [...]

[...] When that continues, the improvements, which are often considerable, appear invisible—or, again, you do not trust them. [...]

Ruburt’s reading is improving. [...]

[...] The most important thing at this point is for him to keep in as good spirits as possible—not by being Pollyannaish, but by recognizing the reality of his improvements, and by not overstressing those areas in which improvements have not yet appeared. [...]

[...] Some of these motions are not synchronized yet, and yet the improvements I speak of have been obvious.

The body does not begin to show such improvement with the intent not to continue. [...]

His body is becoming more responsive, and there is no reason why the improvements cannot smoothly accelerate. [...]

[...] It is indeed important that you reread the sessions, and Ruburt’s improved reading status today (when Jane read yesterday’s session after lunch today) should at least give you a glimmer of the improvements that are possible—improvements that will indeed occur as you continue with our “program.” [...]

[...] I took her improvements with the arms as another indication of healing, along with her improved reading ability this afternoon.

1. Trust improvements, rather than distrust them.

[...] (In the area of my condition we aren’t creative, daring,or innovative.) Improvements should not be considered against absolutes, but in the light of my position. [...]

[...] This week she has experienced many more small but important physical improvements throughout her body, all adding up to a considerable change in her physical condition as far as sitting, walking, etc. This is all very encouraging; her improvements to date of course mark by far the longest period of sustained improvements that she’s shown in many years. [...]

(10:29.) He is beginning to release the desire to walk normally, rather just to ask for improvements—for before, he was not sure where he wanted those improvements to lead. [...]

[...] His improvements of late are excellent, and highly significant. [...] Do not try to program the improvements. [...]

[...] When you left yourselves alone, as you did generally speaking, during the week, you not only attained some peace of mind, but definite improvements in those areas that concerned you both. Ruburt’s eyes have been improving, as his typing Emir shows. [...]

[...] Your own improved mental habits of the week, your pendulum work and his own improvements, released energy that under those conditions sought release—and his impulse showed him in what direction.

[...] That improvement is also apparent in his rune exercises.

It was obvious in the bathroom that his legs, which had been stable for several days, and showing improvements, were now trembling and insecure, but he interpreted that bodily message with self-disapproval, at the end of the hallway he had to sit down. [...]

(10:45.) Now: despite all that is going on, Ruburt’s condition is persistently improving. [...]

In the past at times you did get various symptoms when Ruburt began to improve, and because of his lack of confidence and the state of his beliefs, he backtracked. [...]

This time, however, Ruburt continues to improve. [...]

[...] You were proud that Ruburt was in the process of improving so considerably. [...]

[...] Lately I’ve been suggesting to Jane that when she finds herself hassling something she reminds herself that she has “a simple, profound faith that whatever needs to be done for an improvement in my health can take place in Framework 2. There are no impediments in Framework 2. Its creative workings there can show themselves in Framework 1, in my improved physical condition. [...]

[...] What you have begun, however—if you keep to this frame of mind—will indeed accelerate his physical improvement, for his mind will already have made necessary changes.

[...] If you continue then you attract from Framework 2 everything that you possibly need, and other areas of your lives will also improve, for to whatever extent they are somewhat shadowed by your attitudes resulting from Ruburt’s condition.

[...] Driving now is good, for it represents one of Ruburt’s few connections with the natural outside world, and as he does improve, his impulses, natural impulses, will begin to show themselves. [...]

[...] You both have a tendency to concentrate upon remaining symptoms, or intensified ones, and to give little attention to the improvements. It is as if the improvements did not exist, and they do.

[...] You are both concentrating on the remaining symptoms, and the improvements escape you. [...] You do not add reality, physical reality then, to improvements as they first show—you do not nurse them expectantly as you would a seed. [...]

[...] No matter what improvements may have taken place, as Seth states, during such times it is very difficult to be aware of anything but the present.)

[...] There will be more improvements as you look for them and notice them. [...]

[...] You desperately want Ruburt to improve significantly, yet you are afraid when some improvement shows, lest it will be a “false one” that will not last.

[...] Realizing this alone, and working with beliefs, helps relieve the condition, and so improvements have shown themselves. [...]

[...] Because of a cancellation I got a quick appointment to see John this afternoon—and received a very pleasant surprise, for his examination revealed that my vision has improved since the last prescription. [...] That score is a considerable improvement over anything I’d ever achieved before, with or without glasses.

“They [your eyes] have improved because you are indeed learning to relax about yourself more, and the improvement occurs first of all in that area of your main interest—your work—but it represents what is an overall time of regeneration. [...]

Jane has been feeling much better in recent days as far as her physical “symptoms” go; she’s had some good spontaneous relaxation periods, and her walking has improved considerably. [...]

[...] At the same time, I avoided giving myself the negative suggestion that my eyes still weren’t perfect, even with my improving beliefs.

These processes result in definite improvement of performance, which is what you want, of course. [...] The important thing is to keep up your spirits, again, as the stages result in definite improvement of performance, for these of course then add to your confidence.

Shortly the improvements in performance, you see, will give you practical evidence that will in itself accelerate further improvements. [...]

[...] In this process, however, the entire body is being improved rather than, say, specific areas. [...]

[...] The improvements themselves are learning processes, as Ruburt learns to trust the body, as before he did not.

(During the last week Jane has had several long periods of relaxation, plus other signs of continuing physical improvement. [...]

[...] As they change, bringing about improvements, you find them in reality as you understand it. [...]

While certain stages are occurring there may be an uneven quality, but not necessarily, where he walks much better one day and not another, until the entire system is aligned, when of course the improvements will be held. [...]

As long as he trusts the body’s improvement, he is better off to concentrate upon his poetry, Aspects, and other areas of his life, and to enjoy increasing physical activity. [...]

[...] Now she told me that Seth’s recent prediction that her eyes would show noticeable improvement shortly has evidently come to pass; she wanted me to note that here. Her vision, while not normal in all respects yet, has greatly improved. [...]

(Intently:) Each improvement is to be considered as a significant piece of a puzzle being put together, even though you may not see any connection between one improvement or another. [...]

[...] (Long pause.) I do not want you to blame yourselves for the following, but I do want to point out that in the past, when Ruburt began to show improvements of a significant nature, you fell back into old habits. The status quo meant, with your attitudes, that you could not trust improvements.

Since you did not clearly state your intents for, say, normal walking and flexibility, and had little faith in it, then you feared that improvements could not be trusted, for in your experience they went so far and no further. [...]

There has been one rather remarkable improvement in Ruburt’s performance: getting to his feet. [...] Ruburt could not possibly follow all of the manipulations necessary so that the recent improvements could take place. [...]

[...] More improvements are indeed even now occurring, and as long as Ruburt’s attitude continues to improve you can expect such progress — for again, the body is quite capable of healing itself completely, and with far greater ease than you give it credit for.

[...] She referred to the continuing series of changes — improvements — taking place all through her body. [...]

Ruburt’s walking will improve, but the rapidity of the improvement is dependent upon the suggestions given. [...]

The improvement and flexibility is assured now, but its rapidity in time is dependent upon the easiness of his situation. [...]