“Seth material” search engine (Jane Roberts)

I did, as always, have a purpose this evening in making myself known. And if now and then I indulge in a few very human reactions, then you must forgive me. But the matter, the lights, did indeed seem a suitable reaction on my part. I enjoyed it.

You (Florence) cannot get indulgences from me, you see, for this—“quote.” I appreciate the effort and I thank you, but for your own development, you must still look inward.

I played with the light to help you out. The work that you (Florence) have done here helps all of the students and it does help you, but you must still open the door. The doorknob works, it will not fall off in your hands. The door will not explode and you have nothing to fear. If I could give you indulgences then I would.

[...] It is only when strong negative patterns are allowed to flow unrestrained and indulged in so that they become a barrier holding back positive thoughts that you run into difficulty. [...] I am telling you that when you indulge in such thoughts for a period of time so that they become habitual then you must change them and no one can do this but yourself. [...]

Stop indulging A) in self-pity. B) Stop indulging in bitter and negative projections into the future. [...]

There is a difference between this, you see, which is a healthy acknowledgment of feeling and an indulgence, exaggeration of feeling that dulls you to everything else. [...]

[...] The poem isn’t very good but I feel indulgent because his intentions are good....

Dissertation: taxes, indulgence, age, and beliefs—that is the headline (with amusement). [...]

(9:22.) He lives above his means for certain reasons—because he enjoys a certain kind of self-indulgence, and the immediate satisfaction of desires, but also a kind of backhand slap against the socially prominent or wealthier associates—that he can live as well as they.

He is overall good-natured, of good intent, as ready to serve the indulgences of others as his own. [...]

[...] The spirit behind the indulgence is important.

A grudging indulgence is perhaps worse than none however. [...]

I would suggest that you both in summertime indulge in physical activity in the yard—quick activity of a game variety. [...]

[...] Should not be pampered for the personality is already given to indulgence. [...] in 801 as an uncle then a warrior-type personality, but again given to indulgence. [...]

[...] The personality should not be indulged, but it should not be shown dissonance... [...]

It is a fact that alcohol is a depressant, that conscious inhibitions become lessened with indulgence of varying degrees. Ruburt has not indulged to any degree. Since, however, he has noticed that occasionally, without touching a drop of wine during a given session, he nevertheless feels as if he had been indulging, so I would like to make a brief explanation.

[...] At certain stages a state of dissociation is achieved with the indulgence of alcohol. This stage is reached by Ruburt without such indulgence, and it is this state that he recognizes.

There were all kinds of aids available: indulgences, litanies, rosaries and so forth. When Ruburt left that system intellectually some of the old bonding power remained, the emotional glue, but he no longer believed in the indulgences, the sacraments and so forth, so the Sinful Self was left fairly isolated, still believing to some extent that to “be good” it must be bad, but without the releases of guilt once provided by churchly help and belief. [...]

We had not yet begun the strong insistence upon indulgences (looks at Brady), so I did not have that extra cash that indulgences would bring in. [...]

[...] It may occur, but those who indulge in violence are themselves changed, and the purity of their purpose adulterated. [...]

[...] The child (Sean) was a girl—1432—France—and at one time your sister—strong literary abilities—some interest in music—should not be pampered for the personality is already given to indulgence. There may be an allergy to wheat—early in life—was also known to this one here in Spain—the country now called Spain—in 801 as an uncle—then a warrior-type personality—but again given to indulgence. [...]

[...] The personality should not be indulged, but it should not be shown dissonance—and discipline should be fair, for it will hold grudges otherwise. [...]

[...] Adults may break a bone skiing, or indulging in some other sport, and still be very healthy. [...]

[...] Many dictatorial religions pointedly refuse to allow their congregations to indulge in any type of play at all, and frown upon it as sinful. [...]

(4:29.) Some playful behavior on Ruburt’s part would be of considerable benefit — and this would be even better if the two of you could possibly indulge in some kind of play together, even if only mind games were involved — games with no particular purpose, except fun.

[...] The personality hangs on to his small indulgences, but good sense will rule the day.

The more actively and fully such a diversion can be indulged, the better, of course, and yet the mental playing of games can be quite fruitful, and serve to give the conscious mind a needed rest.

Now, I suggest that you all indulge in some social pleasantries, and I shall listen. [...]

There is an innate love of travel that is not being indulged. [...]

People in such societies often suffer from malnourishment, frequent beatings, an excessive use of the enema, and often indulge in physical punishment. [...]

[...] Behind those beliefs was the belief that spontaneity is an indulgence to be controlled, that good things are not spontaneous, but bad things are. [...]

[...] Jane had been interrupted once during her delivery.) If their parents are overly indulgent, then the youngsters may actually feel as if they were adjuncts to their parents, or possessions alone. [...]

[...] She often dozed in her chair and talked to herself, indulging in various flights of imaginative activity. [...]