“Seth material” search engine (Jane Roberts)

His subconscious will provide all the spontaneous ideas that he needs for his own work, but he cannot sit it in a corner, lecture it, and demand very definite specific tasks. [...] It does not need minute by minute instructions.

[...] In the world of his experience he does not need it. [...]

[...] The world is seen as a patient, sick in body, insane of mind, a thing that needs treatment, a Freudian and Darwinian monster. [...]

On one occasion he did almost come very close to the feeling of freedom necessary, but all the suggestions need to be followed, not simply the ones he happens to remember at any given time. [...]

[...] He also felt that Venice needed the proof of that woman’s complete recovery, and felt that perhaps his own doubts or fears prevented delivery of the particular information that might make the woman decide to live.

The psychic abilities appeared precisely when he needed an extra drive toward success, and a way toward success that would not be instantly recognized as such.

[...] At the same time he felt the need to contribute financially, and he felt that you were tying his hands by forcing him to make money in ways in which he was not particularly equipped to do so, while forbidding him to be a success with books.

(The balance of the session tonight after these two important revelations, consisted of an interchange between us that stressed reassurance upon my part,; including the statement, repeated often, that Jane now understood she didn’t need her symptoms any longer, that they could begin to disappear. [...]

(I repeated often that her spontaneity had been very valuable to me, that I needed this, and that I had never once doubted her loyalty or love.

This began at the gallery when your father and mother first stated that money would be needed, and very shortly after your return from Florida. [...]

[...] He does need encouragement now. [...]

[...] Augustus One quite deeply believes he needs this kind of help.

[...] And looking briefly away: “Perhaps I do not need my friend to protect me after all.” [...]

Such behavior, of course, operates in any condition, from the overweight person to the alcoholic, for each individual forms his own reality, and yet does so unconsciously knowing the needs and beliefs of others.

[...] I need to use the suggestion for a few days in order to give my creative self time to put it into effect; that’s the way suggestion usually works with me.

Not walking properly was an inappropriate defense mechanism no longer needed, a reaction in response to a program that made him feel unsafe.

[...] Just what we need, I thought. [...]

[...] You do not need to read large sections at once. [...]

(Some more good points today: Ken Wrigley visited Jane this morning, examined the ulcer on her right knee, and said it was coming along well enough so that the debriding ointment, Trevose, isn’t needed any longer. [...]

[...] You do not consciously know how you manipulate a staggering pyramid of symbols, picking from them precisely those you need to express a given thought. [...]

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.

Thank you so much for helping us out at this time of our need.

[...] Perhaps he feels that it isn’t needed at this time, that it’s simply better to just let Jane’s natural healing abilities do their work, now that that “corner in probabilities” has been turned.... [...]

Now: An animal has no need of conscience, in any terms.

Because of the great flexibility of your natures, however, mankind needs a framework in which the ramifications of what I have referred to as normal healthy guilt can be considered.

[...] What is needed is a balanced diet, a normally balanced diet. [...]

[...] (Pause.) Incidentally, I suggest some peanut butter, as it contains some nutrients that are needed. [...]

[...] You do not need to be afraid of the fears, for example. [...]

To this point it is serving its purposes, there is no need for it to be rigid, however. [...]