“Seth material” search engine (Jane Roberts)

[...] Ruburt’s idea of actively searching out his usually repressed feelings is excellent.

[...] Ruburt should write in a personal diary if he prefers, but write his feelings several times a week. [...]

[...] By many standards even Ruburt’s health would be considered excellent. [...]

[...] You do both, when you are together—often now, but not always—still concentrate upon Ruburt’s symptoms, so that they seem to block out all else. [...]

Ruburt correctly sensed that I was with you this afternoon. [...]

[...] It would bother you Joseph, as well as Ruburt. [...]

I am now used to being so greeted by your pussycat, and while it bothers me not one whit, Ruburt does not take kindly to being so treated.

[...] The financial worry would, in the end, even cause you, and not Ruburt, to feel bitter at the land itself. [...]

[...] Those issues were encountered at that time because Ruburt’s abilities thrust them through their surfaces. [...] It did take Ruburt some time to fully understand how his work might perhaps be regarded. The fact that I could also write books was of the greatest benefit, of course (dryly, almost with a smile) —and no one was more surprised than Ruburt to discover that I could do so. [...]

(Pause at 9:44.) There was a necessary period of time in which Ruburt and yourself experimented in several areas of psychic exploration, quite rightly picking and choosing those areas that suited you best, and ignoring others that you found for whatever reasons unsuitable. Ruburt quickly discovered that the public image of a psychic was quite different than that given to a writer, and so was the social image. As our readership grew, as you heard from readers or from some members of the media or whatever, it seemed to Ruburt that what he did best—have sessions, write his books—was not enough, that he was expected to do far more. [...]

[...] Most of the ideas that you stated were highly pertinent, applying specifically to Ruburt’s situation —but very touchy for him. [...]

[...] It was more or less at that point that Ruburt’s abilities seemingly started, or that his psychic initiation began suddenly. [...]

You could see Ruburt’s errors in this respect to some extent, but you could not see your own. Your feelings then helped feed Ruburt’s own misconceptions. [...]

First of all, Ruburt has as you know an excellent intellect. [...]

[...] A small somewhat amusing note: whenever, throughout your marriage, you commented adversely when Ruburt was about to throw a scarf about his neck, or perhaps wear an extra chain with others, he interpreted this, and quite correctly, as a hint of caution on your part that he was giving too much prevalence to the feminine love of ornamentation.

[...] There was one situation in particular that frightened you both—the time that Ruburt ended up on the floor when he picked up the information from your neighbor, Barbara.

I made recommendations, but they seem to take too much effort to follow (quietly ironic) as far as Ruburt is concerned. [...] But a change of hours now and then is excellent, as far as Ruburt is concerned in particular. [...]

[...] (Pause.) You are also, however, as Ruburt wrote, hampered it seems by old beliefs that still exert their hold. [...]

[...] So tell Ruburt not to be so impatient with himself, to remind himself that he can indeed trust the self that he knows, regardless of what he had been taught to believe.

[...] When I wish I could somehow make you understand that reality springs from your thoughts, and not the other way around, and that any given thought is far more real in basic terms than the table upon which Ruburt rests his foot (stamping upon the table with that foot). [...]

[...] Make whatever suitable necessary adjustments in terms of providing nursing care, but all in all it will work out much better to Ruburt’s advantage, and your own, to get him home, with whatever promptness is achievable. [...]

Further help is more readily available there (at home) also because of the state of Ruburt’s mind and condition, and the situation is not as impossible as it seems to be—that is, the move is not as unreasonable or arbitrary as it might appear to be. [...]

[...] In point the advice is to take Ruburt home, making those adjustments that have been advised. [...]

–already anticipating your and Ruburt’s automatic horror at such impracticality, and also already knowing that Ruburt will fear that you will fear that the material is distorted.

Ruburt did not call me, and yet certain elements in his inner mind spontaneously came to my attention. [...]

[...] Any divergence of opinion between Ruburt and yourself may be taken to me if such arises. [...]

[...] Ruburt, in fear of being thought of as an hysterical woman, does hold back at times, as is somewhat natural, and within limits necessary.

[...] Ruburt’s own feelings therefore are those guidelines. [...] Ruburt’s creative ability is his for a reason. [...]

For some time Ruburt felt he was a failure, as a wife and as a writer. [...]

[...] Ruburt objected enough to refuse to do a series like the Cayce books, but tried to compromise with the Dream/Seth book, which also involved him with the typing of records. [...]

[...] Ruburt has provided himself with a small laboratory. [...]

As mentioned, there is the same kind of connection between that personality and myself as the one that exists between Ruburt and myself. But in your terms, Seth Two is far further divorced from my reality than I am from Ruburt’s. You can imagine Seth Two as a future portion of me if you prefer, and yet far more is involved.

[...] In a trance state, Ruburt can contact me. [...]

[...] In the same way, Ruburt’s personality is expanded through relationship with me, and I also gain through the experience, as even the best of teachers learns from each dimension of activity.

[...] In the same terms now, only, Ruburt may become what I am, but then I will be something far different.

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. Again, bodily efforts are as magical, as creative, certainly, as the writing of a book or a poem (intently) — but Ruburt in the past trusted his creative abilities as if they were something he had to guard from his physical self.

You are both finally making vital strides in understanding as a result of our last sessions in particular, and on Ruburt’s part because of the changed attitudes he has allowed, and the changed physical habits: the encouragement of motion, the expanded feeling of identity, which now includes the physical body rather than trying to exclude it.

[...] 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.

Ruburt did not have to do anything in particular, for example, of a conscious nature, except to state his intentions, and the body’s healing mechanisms immediately quickened. [...]

The same applies to Ruburt. [...]

Ruburt is finally setting himself free, dispensing with beliefs that he once accepted from the world—beliefs that set up conflicts—and now the unity of his nature is healing him. [...]

[...] Tell Ruburt to tell Venice (McCullough) that I will look in on Howard, and ease his way.

Ruburt has been recovering also during this session.

The next chapter will give the story of our meeting, you (to me), Ruburt and I, from my viewpoint of course, and the ways in which I contacted Ruburt’s inner awareness long before either of you knew anything about psychic phenomena, or my existence.

[...] (Pause.) When Ruburt thinks of you in a loving manner as he prepares food, certain alterations are affected in the food so that it is actually brought to a greater states of relative perfection. [...]

[...] I have been helping Ruburt. [...]

[...] The book will include a description of the way in which it is being written; the procedures necessary so that my own ideas can be spoken by Ruburt, or for that matter translated at all, in vocal terms. [...]

(9:53.) All of my comments for Ruburt apply to the specific situation at the time they are given—an important point. Lately Ruburt decided, using his will, to walk to whatever degree possible. [...]

(10:03.) Ruburt thinks it is beneath him to be frightened of the world, so it is easier to pretend you cannot go out in it than to feel you are a coward—which in your society is the interpretation placed upon such feelings. If Ruburt does not want a public life, that is not cowardice. [...]

Your willingness to help Ruburt walk, your encouragement—these are all important, but the most important issue is the unity, in practical terms, of imagination and will, and the generation of creative ability in health terms, that can be sparked.

Ruburt does not need to feel that he would naturally, left alone, go out into the world, into the arena, and convince the world of our ideas, or think that with his energy unimpeded that would be part of his natural mission. [...]

(“How’s Ruburt doing?”)

Ruburt did not want you to ask the question. [...]

It is as I have said before, and the session is to help you and Ruburt trust his own processes, since consciously he cannot know all of the body’s multitudinous happenings. [...]

Now earlier Ruburt told you to take two steps to the left. [...]

Now I am doing this to help Ruburt all the way down and also to give you some information for that symbol was a good one (to Joel). [...]

Ruburt also spoke of reincarnational dreams. [...]

([Joel:] “I kinda got the feeling this wouldn’t be a good night for it from Ruburt’s point of view.”)

A while earlier this evening Ruburt read something that made him wonder whether or not he had, or could develop, healing ability. [...]

Ruburt has for years done fairly well in this matter, automatically regulating large areas of his health, with as you know some small failures, such as the sinus condition mainly, and the faulty eyesight.

[...] The two Eastern exercises, done occasionally by Ruburt, should be adopted by you both as a matter of routine daily.

Ruburt should drink no more than five cups of coffee daily at the most. [...]

The inner senses to some extent will allow you to perceive the reality of inner existence, and Ruburt incidentally in this new development is involved with the use of these inner senses in a more effective manner than before. [...] This gives Ruburt a feeling of strangeness as he makes inner adjustments.

There was a point, you see, of interpretation and translation (pause) as Seth interpreted material from me in such a way that Ruburt could then receive it. At our last session, with the greater efficiency and the development on Ruburt’s part (pause), the material was more direct, and the translation at his end automatic and smoothly performed.

[...] The remarks made before our session by Ruburt were correct or nearly so.

The task upon which Ruburt will embark will be performed with zest, for the physical system will be replenished and adequately supplied. [...]

Trust between you and Ruburt was also a prerequisite according to your own plans, set earlier. The impetus to help you is a built-in one, also meant as a further stimulus to Ruburt in his work and in our work. [...]

You and Ruburt made it, in your terms now, together. [...] Some of Ruburt’s early poetry about the two of you was a reflection of that knowledge.

If there have been built-in time bombs, as Ruburt once said, there have also been built-in points to lead you into new highly-productive areas.

[...] The yoga is good, a confrontation of Ruburt with his body, leading to a reconciliation. [...]

[...] Ruburt as a woman, with those beliefs in the background, determined not to betray the writer, Jane, or the artist, Robert—thru becoming pregnant, or making too many sexual demands. Ruburt, incidentally, had a natural abortion because the message was already in the body, and all of his worries and concerns were unnecessary. [...]

[...] Ruburt’s “overly conscientious self” was indeed built up in response to his belief that he was, to begin with, overly enthusiastic, overly impulsive, overly spontaneous. [...]

[...] They were not used to Ruburt’s very quick insights.

You considered yourself not impulsive, yet it is you who wrote “Make me a galaxy, Jane,” took up with Ruburt after a very brief acquaintanceship, and brought him home to your startled family.

[...] It makes little difference that I transmit it and that Ruburt receives it. [...] Ruburt has always been cautious here, for when I tell him of the significance of the material, then he wonders about the aspect of his own personality. [...]

[...] I do not mean, although like Ruburt I am indeed somewhat to sound superior [sic], you must however realize that you are so closely focused within the reality that you know that it is difficult for you to look elsewhere. [...]

[...] There is more effort involved in theses communications, for Ruburt must come farther, since I cannot come closer. [...]

[...] You find me impersonal as Ruburt does, and yet it is simply because you do not understand the gestalt of personality and action and the meaning of identity. [...]