The Personal Sessions: Book 2 of The Deleted Seth Sessions1971-1973
88 sessions1971-12-08 – 1973-11-27
Chapter index
The summary under each session is AI-generated (Gemini) from the corpus text — not Seth's words and not Mike's commentary; session numbers and dates follow the book.
- Session 599 · 1971-12-08
Releasing Suppressed Emotions and Sumari Language as an Inner BridgeAI summary
This session contains personal guidance and conceptual explanations. In the first part, Seth addresses Ruburt and Joseph's tendency to intellectualize and suppress emotions. He notes that Ruburt translated inhibited feelings into leg pain, emphasizing that they must actually feel and counter emotions on an emotional level rather than avoiding them through writing or painting. This emotional release clears the body, mind, and spirit. In the second part, Seth explains the Sumari language as a multidimensional bridge to inner senses that bypasses stereotyped verbal patterns. He introduces cordella as sensory alphabets beneath physical perception, montella as symbolic end products shaped by the boundary of dyniah activity, and ambrya as new data that alters relationships within a montella. Sumari serves as a thread to trace physical reality back to its inner source.
- Session 600 · 1971-12-13
Relationship Guidance, the Sumari Language, and CordellasAI summary
This session begins with personal guidance, where Seth commends the progress in Ruburt and Joseph's relationship and communication, reminding Ruburt to relax in the moment and noting the benefits of their upcoming trip. Seth then explores the Sumari language, comparing it to impressionist art. He explains that Sumari avoids rigid patterns, using sound to emphasize the relationships and changing forces between objects. By bypassing stereotyped verbal structures, Sumari activates unused brain areas and allows direct perception of inner reality. Finally, Seth introduces "cordellas"—invisible, fluid symbols that surface to reveal shifting inner relationships. Unlike rigid alphabets that freeze and limit perception, cordellas are highly fluid and represent the living vitality behind all languages.
- Session 601 · 1971-12-22
Therapeutic Effects, Consciousness Nature, and Future Work of Sumari ChantingAI summary
In this private session, Seth explains the significance of Ruburt's recent Sumari chanting. Physically, the chanting and breathing serve as highly therapeutic tools, releasing energy and coordinating the physical system like a tuning fork. Psychically, the chants evoke deep emotional responses and tap into ancient racial memories, offering a timeless experience of the self. Seth clarifies that Sumari represents a unique, personal consciousness family to which Ruburt and Joseph belong. Furthermore, the Sumari language helps free Ruburt from stereotyped Western thought patterns, training him for future translations of speakers' manuscripts. Finally, Seth notes that this development, triggered by their relationship, introduces a beneficial new trance state and healing energy.
- Session 602 · 1972-01-05
Sumari Sounds, Cordellas, and the Multidimensional Nature of NumbersAI summary
In this session, Seth explores the Sumari language, past-life connections, physical health, and multidimensional physics. He explains that Sumari sounds tap into an underlying vocal communication pattern that acts directly on the physical body. Connecting to past lives, Seth explains how Rob's past incarnation as Nebene influences his precision with visual symbols, complementing Jane's rhythmic talents. Regarding personal matters, Seth encourages Jane's yoga practice as a physical commitment to bodily spontaneity and their relationship. Finally, Seth discusses the translation between sound, light, and matter, introducing 'Cordellas' as the underlying principles of electromagnetic energy units. He also reveals the multidimensional nature of numbers, noting that 1, 3, 7, and 9 can lead to infinity.
- Session 603 · 1972-01-10
The Impact of Compromise, Family Dynamics, and Rob's Past Life with RembrandtAI summary
In this session, Seth discusses the detrimental effects of compromise, family dynamics, and Rob's past-life connection to Rembrandt. Seth explains that excessive compromise, such as Rob's former job, saps vitality and inhibits artistic expression. He addresses family obligations, stating that help given out of resentment rather than spontaneous love harms both parties, and links Ruburt's emotional reactions to her childhood. Seth notes they chose their families to learn interpersonal relations since they have no children. With emotional debris cleared, Ruburt is progressing in yoga and Sumari. Finally, Seth reveals that in the 17th century, Rob was a close friend of Rembrandt who experimented with sculpture pigments and developed a lead-based binding agent and drying technique that Rembrandt later adopted for his paintings.
- Session 604 · 1972-01-12
Extraterrestrial Origins, Sumerian Civilization, and the Mysteries of Sound TechnologyAI summary
This session explores extraterrestrial origins, ancient civilizations, and sound technology. Seth states that human ancestry is diverse, with multiple evolutionary starting points and visits from advanced extraterrestrial beings who often communicated during humans' dream or out-of-body states. The ancient Sumerian civilization was initiated by the "Sumari," a non-human federation of consciousness that incarnates across systems to assist creative endeavors. Seth explains that space and time are camouflage constructions of consciousness, meaning all eras coexist simultaneously. Furthermore, massive ancient structures like the pyramids and Baalbek were constructed using coordination points and sophisticated sound instruments. This sound technology was utilized to move and carve stone, irrigate land, and perform surgeries, though its misuse occasionally triggered disasters like the biblical flood.
- Session 605 · 1972-01-17
Simultaneous Time, the Power of Sound, and Pyramid ConstructionAI summary
Seth begins by explaining simultaneous time and "bleed-throughs," showing how past, present, and future constantly interact. He then discusses the pyramids, explaining that sound was crucial to their construction. During a break, Jane receives vivid impressions of how ancient people used chanting, tuning forks, and sound instruments to levitate heavy stones, alter air density, and build both visible and invisible pyramids. Seth confirms her insights, explaining that sound possesses unknown properties to bind or separate elements and open dimensional pathways. Finally, Seth guides Rob and Jane through an exercise to perceive the inner sounds of images like pyramids. He encourages them to practice hearing the unique sounds of physical objects, bodily organs, and paintings to train their inner senses.
- Session 606 · 1972-03-03
A Brief Greeting Upon Return and Affirmation of Joint EndeavorsAI summary
This brief, unexpected session takes place just after Jane and Rob return to Elmira from their Florida trip. As they review the page proofs of *Seth Speaks*, Seth drops in to offer encouragement. He points out how Rob has successfully developed his writing abilities through crafting the book's notes. Seth emphasizes the importance of their joint endeavor, predicting future creative and financially rewarding collaborations. He also addresses Ruburt's sudden surge of energy during their return journey, explaining that the trip served as a necessary counterpoint, allowing Ruburt to appreciate his regular life with greater clarity. Seth promises to deliver more personal material in the upcoming session.
- Session 607 · 1972-04-03
Overcoming Negative Expectations and Understanding a Son's Past-Life ChoiceAI summary
This session focuses on guidance for a mother, Alma, regarding her mentally disabled son. Seth explains that the mother's negative expectations and hopelessness are telepathically transmitted to her son, creating a self-perpetuating loop. He advises her to change her inner expectations, stop mourning his disabilities, and encourage him to paint with color. Seth reveals the son's past-life connection in ancient Athens, where he was a brilliant but emotionally cold senator. In this life, the soul chose to minimize intellectual capacity not as self-punishment, but to experience and understand those with fewer mental gifts, allowing his emotional side greater freedom. Seth emphasizes that the young man is not unhappy unless reminded of his limitations, and urges the family to focus on his strengths rather than weaknesses.
- Session 617 · 1972-09-25
Examining Rob's Negative Beliefs and Their Impact on RuburtAI summary
After dictating Chapter 3 of The Nature of Personal Reality, Seth addresses Rob's personal beliefs. Seth points out that Rob's recent barrage of negative thoughts has exhausted Ruburt (Jane). Rob has a rhythmic pattern of focusing on negative news, which spirals into negativity regarding their neighbors, environment, Ruburt's physical condition, and their publisher. Rob's impatience with Ruburt's physical state hinders Ruburt's progress. Additionally, Rob holds a limiting core belief that artists are poor and mistreated by society, which negatively impacts his publishing relationships. Seth emphasizes that Ruburt's physical symptoms reflect their joint negative thoughts. He encourages them to change their conscious beliefs through daily suggestions, embracing spontaneity and joy.
- Session 620 · 1972-10-11
Ruburt's Conflicting Beliefs, Self-Control, and Physical SymptomsAI summary
This personal session focuses on Ruburt's (Jane's) conflicting belief systems and their physical impact. Seth explains that Ruburt possesses a strong belief in his abilities, yet harbors a deep-seated feeling of unworthiness inherited from his mother. Associating wealth and success with moral laxity, Ruburt restricted his spontaneous self to his work to prevent "running wild," which manifested as physical limitations. While recent financial breakthroughs occurred after his mother's death and Joseph's (Rob's) resignation, the core distrust of his spontaneous self remains. Seth lists several unconscious self-limiting phrases Ruburt uses to suppress his excitement. Finally, addressing an upcoming interview with Time Magazine, Seth encourages Ruburt to enjoy his success and reminds Joseph that their mutual beliefs significantly influence Ruburt's physical recovery.
- Session 621 · 1972-10-16
The Impact of Belief Shifts on Ruburt's Healing and Natural RhythmAI summary
In this session, Seth discusses the connection between Ruburt's physical healing and shifts in beliefs. Seth notes that Ruburt is beginning to apply important knowledge physically, and urges Rob to change his own beliefs regarding Ruburt's condition. Emphasizing that Ruburt's enthusiasm is more crucial than any specific program, Seth predicts a physical breakthrough following an upcoming Time magazine article. He explains that Ruburt previously adopted some of Rob's beliefs but must now follow his own natural flow. Seth encourages Ruburt to putter and write poetry without guilt, as these activities foster psychic creativity. Finally, Seth advises the couple to consciously coordinate their differing work rhythms, playfully alter beliefs to ease Ruburt's self-consciousness, and maintain a strong emotional and sexual connection.
- Session 625 · 1972-11-01
Daily Exercise for Shifting Beliefs and Energy PatternsAI summary
In this personal session, Seth pauses book dictation to provide specific guidance and exercises for Ruburt and Rob regarding their beliefs. He instructs them to create lists of beliefs about themselves and each other. Specifically, Seth directs Ruburt to focus on his positive beliefs and accomplishments for a week, consciously building his sense of self-worth to replace negative feelings of unworthiness. Ruburt is advised to spend fifteen minutes twice a day dwelling on his positive characteristics. Meanwhile, Rob is to concentrate on Ruburt's strengths. Seth explains that this exercise helps redirect energy from one area to another, noting that they do not yet fully understand the interaction of beliefs and energy patterns. He adds that a similar exercise will be included in a future chapter of the book for readers.
- Session 627 · 1972-11-13
The Belief Metaphor of Ruburt's Cold and Examining Conflicting BeliefsAI summary
In this session, Seth analyzes the physical and psychological mechanisms behind Ruburt’s lingering cold, presenting it as a "test case" for working with beliefs. By creating a temporary illness like a cold, Ruburt aims to realize that his other chronic symptoms are also temporary and can be discarded. Physically, the cold serves to increase circulation, produce beneficial antibodies, and divert attention through coughing to allow other bodily areas to revitalize. Seth also addresses recent telephone incidents that triggered conflicting, unexamined beliefs in both Jane and Rob regarding spontaneity, communication, and responsibility. He assigns them an exercise to list and calmly discuss their beliefs surrounding these events to resolve hidden conflicts.
- Session 628 · 1972-11-15
Belief Work Progress, Future Predictions, and Physical Health AdviceAI summary
In this session, Seth addresses Rob's questions regarding recent predictions and media coverage, explaining that outcomes unfold within physical time. He predicts that the author of Jonathan Livingston Seagull will mention them in California, and that Ruburt will successfully evaluate his psychic experiences in his upcoming book. Seth praises the couple's recent work with beliefs, emphasizing that Rob's loving encouragement is crucial in helping Ruburt trust his physical body. Commenting on Ruburt's physical symptoms, Seth explains how a coughing spell was used as a temporary substitute for deeper issues due to his belief system. Finally, Seth briefly discusses interpretations of the I Ching and recommends engaging in fun physical activities, like badminton, to support Ruburt's physical goals.
- Session 629 · 1972-11-29
Psychological Roots of Physical Symptoms and Creative Flow in RelationshipsAI summary
In this personal session, Seth provides guidance to Ruburt (Jane) and Rob regarding health and relationship dynamics. Seth emphasizes that Ruburt's physical symptoms are not the core issue but rather the physical manifestation of a lack of emotional closeness between them. Treating bodily recovery as a prerequisite for happiness mistakes the effect for the cause. Seth explains that unaddressed conscious beliefs and daily relationship problems express themselves unconsciously through the body. He notes that removing a diseased organ often symbolically represents discarding an unresolved problem, whereas Ruburt dispersed his symptoms to endure longer. Furthermore, Seth addresses Rob's creative block, explaining that withholding emotional warmth from Ruburt led Rob to restrict his own artistic work. A harmonious relationship would release repressed emotions, enriching their creative endeavors. Finally, Seth foretells future work on the Speaker manuscripts.
- Session 630 · 1972-12-11
Schedule Suggestions for Ruburt and Relationship GuidanceAI summary
In this session, Seth commends the positive relationship between Rob and Ruburt (Jane), noting that activities like badminton and sexual intimacy are highly beneficial for both. To help Ruburt manage his physical symptoms, Seth suggests establishing a structured daily schedule to channel his energy into creative and physical goals. This routine includes badminton, daily walks, four hours of writing, and thirty minutes of psy-time or out-of-body work. Seth emphasizes that spontaneity sometimes involves saying no, and stresses the importance of self-trust. Finally, he advises the couple to go out in public at least once every two weeks to aid Ruburt's physical well-being.
- Session 631 · 1972-12-18
Focusing on Desires Over Problems, House Hunting, and the Brush AnalogyAI summary
Seth points out that both Rob and Ruburt have historically focused too much on problems regarding money, painting, and moving, which only reinforced those obstacles. He advises them to visualize their desired house clearly and ignore imagined barriers, suggesting they place a newspaper advertisement. Regarding Ruburt's physical condition, Rob expresses skepticism due to the lack of visible physical improvement. Seth explains that changes in beliefs and attitudes precede physical manifestation. Using a painting analogy, Seth explains that while Rob made a breakthrough with straight brushes, Ruburt is trying to paint a new physical reality with 'crooked brushes' (his restricted limbs). Thus, Ruburt's tools must be adjusted first, but his breakthrough is equally certain. Seth emphasizes that concentrating on the present moment is crucial for Ruburt's recovery.
- Session 632 · 1973-01-15
Ruburt's Repressed Anger, Physical Symptoms, and Joseph's Artistic AttitudeAI summary
This personal session addresses Ruburt's habit of repressing normal anger and its connection to his physical symptoms, specifically jaw pain and fear of eating. Seth explains that Ruburt's childhood prevented him from expressing anger, leading him to suppress resentment toward Joseph regarding financial contributions and Joseph's reluctance to sell his paintings. Seth also explores Joseph's background, noting how his father's influence created a taboo against making money from creative art. Seth emphasizes that normal anger is a natural communication tool to prevent violence, urging both to confront these conscious but unacknowledged feelings emotionally. Rob's notes reflect on their differing artistic approaches and his commitment to marketing his art.
- Session 637 · 1973-01-31
Mental Reasons for Book Delay and Understanding Ouija Board ExperiencesAI summary
In this session, Seth addresses the postponement of the paperback edition of Jane's book, explaining it as a result of Ruburt's own subconscious hesitations. Ruburt worried that readers might misuse the Ouija board techniques without sufficient self-understanding, thereby creating problems and flooding him with pleas for help. Addressing this, Seth explains the value of such activities, noting that the drama, heightened emotions, and sense of importance associated with Ouija boards provide rich experiential elements missing from mundane life. This self-provided framework allows individuals to work out deeper questions of personality and existence. Seth emphasizes that even distortions are necessary for growth, famously describing them as truths appearing in ill-fitting clothes. This session contains personal material and philosophical explanations without exercises.
- Session 639 · 1973-02-12
Ruburt's Feelings Toward His Mother, Rooney's Symbolism, and DeathAI summary
This personal session focuses on Ruburt's physical beliefs, his relationship with his late mother, and the symbolic role of their recently deceased cat, Rooney. Seth first encourages Ruburt to focus on physical achievements and change his beliefs about his body. He then explains that Ruburt projected his own fears and feelings about his parents onto Rooney. The cat served as a symbol of Ruburt's mother and 'evil,' and his death helped Ruburt confront the nature of pain and creaturehood. Finally, Seth reassures Ruburt that he did not cause his mother's illness. He explains that she chose her challenging reality for her own growth, and clarifies that during death, consciousness leaves the body before unbearable pain occurs, removing the 'horror' of dying.
- Session 640 · 1973-02-14
Ruburt's Belief Work and the Deep Dynamics of the SessionsAI summary
In this brief personal session, Seth notes that Ruburt (Jane) is working effectively with his beliefs, seeing them reflected constructively across various areas of his life and writing within a therapeutic framework. Seth then highlights the profound emotional foundation of their work, explaining that Ruburt's deep love for Rob is mirrored in these sessions. According to Seth, the sessions symbolize their mutual love and trust. The answers channeled through these sessions serve not only as symbolic guidance for both of their parents and others in need, but also stem from their shared creaturehood experience and their mutual quest to find both personal answers and universal truths for the entire human race.
- Session 644 · 1973-02-28
Releasing Repressed Aggressiveness and Breaking Through Limiting BeliefsAI summary
This personal session focuses on Ruburt's physical and psychological progress. Seth advises Ruburt to continue expressing his aggressive feelings through physical activities like kicking and playing badminton, which helps him uncover the beliefs underlying his repressed aggressiveness. Seth encourages Ruburt to read and discuss his daily writings with Rob, noting that this energy can now be channeled into normal physical movement. Seth predicts a synthesis of Ruburt's dream and waking states, leading to greater physical release. However, Ruburt must actively work through his beliefs regarding "Rich Bed" and free himself from limiting concepts that he once considered basic. Finally, Seth commends the day's breakthrough and congratulates Rob on his recent portrait painting achievement.
- Session 647 · 1973-03-12
Inner Freedom and Breaking Habitual RoutinesAI summary
This personal session offers guidance to Ruburt and Joseph regarding their sense of freedom. Seth explains that any feeling of limitation comes from within rather than from external obstacles. He points out that their daily chores are only bothersome because they perceive them as such, reminding them that they have full control over their schedules. To cultivate a greater sense of freedom, Seth advises them to make small changes in their highly ritualized daily habits instead of waiting for major milestones. Since their creative work in writing and painting keeps them indoors, introducing variety into their routines is essential to compensate for the lack of external environmental changes. Seth urges them to stop focusing on limitations and instead concentrate on immediate, actionable freedoms starting now.
- Session 648 · 1973-03-14
Ruburt's Creative Health Shift and Awareness of ProjectionAI summary
This session contains a brief personal note from Seth regarding Ruburt's health and creative progress. Seth highlights that powerful, health-promoting, and creative elements are emerging within Ruburt, who is on the verge of experiencing freedom in both physical and non-physical areas. Through a reaction from Peggy regarding certain photographs, both Ruburt and Rob gained clarity on their own psychological projections. Seth explains that the ongoing therapeutic processes are intensifying. He encourages both of them to actively notice and take improvements for granted, adopting a confident attitude that positive change is happening. Finally, Seth hints at upcoming positive developments he has not yet revealed, urging them to assume that their freedom is ready to be expressed now.
- Session 653 · 1973-04-04
Changing Beliefs on Physical Condition and Rebuilding Confidence through ImaginationAI summary
In this personal session, Seth delivers direct guidance to Rob and Jane regarding Ruburt's physical mobility issues. He emphasizes that both of them hold deep-seated beliefs about Ruburt's illness, which continuously reinforces and physically manifests the condition. Seth asserts that focusing on external physical limitations prevents them from changing their underlying beliefs. To break this cycle, they must jointly imagine Ruburt walking easily and take physical recovery for granted. Seth critiques Rob's tendency to remind Ruburt of his helplessness and dependence, which undermines Ruburt's inner confidence. Recalling a past summer when their mutual encouragement, enthusiasm, and positive expectations led to definite physical improvement, Seth urges them to rekindle that hopeful approach and actively support each other's confidence once again.
- Session 654 · 1973-04-09
Creating Reality by Ignoring Physical Limitations and Changing BeliefsAI summary
In this personal session, Seth provides guidance to Ruburt and Rob regarding their personal lives and work. Seth confirms that Ruburt's recent insights indeed came from him. He explains that their professional brilliance partly stemmed from their past ability to ignore the psychic and spiritual realities around them. Consequently, he encourages them to be courageous enough now to ignore certain aspects of their physical reality to create their own. Seth advises them to maintain their sexual relationship and practice a playful visualization exercise, such as imagining themselves chasing each other or dancing, without expecting instant results. Finally, he emphasizes the importance of changing beliefs, advising Ruburt not to worry about immediate outcomes but to trust that new beliefs will yield beautiful results, while highlighting the significance of Rob's encouragement.
- Session 656 · 1973-04-16
Releasing Limiting Beliefs About Youth and CreativityAI summary
Following the book dictation, Seth offers personal guidance to Rob regarding his artistic career. He advises Rob to discard limiting beliefs about not fully utilizing his painting abilities during his youth. Seth explains that harboring regrets about taking too long to learn or not recognizing his talents earlier deprives him of creative energy in the present. By associating unbridled energy and exuberance solely with youth, Rob unconsciously denies himself access to this vital force today. Seth encourages Rob to view himself as a young man actively using his abilities, which will free him from restrictive concepts and unlock his current creative potential. Finally, Seth notes that these beliefs also subtly hinder Rob's work and advises Ruburt to read the session carefully.
- Session 657 · 1973-04-18
Specific Action Suggestions and Belief Practice for Ruburt's Physical RecoveryAI summary
In this session, Seth provides specific guidance for both Jane (Ruburt) and Rob to address their current situation. He advises them to focus on their past accomplishments rather than negative aspects when reviewing their history. Seth outlines five practical suggestions for Ruburt's physical recovery: first, perform a daily five-minute exercise; second, maintain normal writing hours and act as if physically healthy; third, act upon new beliefs daily through physical activities, such as taking coffee to the yard, instead of focusing on symptoms; fourth, go out together to public places; and fifth, engage in out-of-body activities to redirect energy. Seth emphasizes that following these practical steps can effectively replace the principles of Psycho-Cybernetics.
- Session 660 · 1973-05-02
Journaling as a Tool for Changing Beliefs and Self-SuggestionAI summary
In this short personal session, Seth provides Ruburt with important guidance regarding his daily journaling habit and its role in changing beliefs. Seth explains that writing daily in a journal to note current programs represents a conscious intent. This practice acts as a beneficial, natural hypnotic suggestion that fosters accomplishment. Conversely, failing to write indicates an acquiescence to present difficulties or being hypnotized by unpleasant circumstances. Seth emphasizes that whatever program Ruburt works with is crucial, as it serves as his method for altering beliefs. Ruburt's journal primarily records positive successes because the act of writing itself represents a conscious attempt to change experience, thereby helping to manifest those positive outcomes. Ultimately, the journal itself serves as a powerful positive suggestion.
- Session 664 · 1973-05-21
Altered States of Consciousness, Plastic Beliefs, and Body MobilityAI summary
In this session, Seth discusses how altering consciousness helps free Ruburt from the constraints of physical beliefs. While the ego focuses intensely on physical reality, beliefs are actually more plastic in the unconscious and can be changed more easily during altered states. Seth explains that beliefs are conscious ideas accepted as physical truth, powered by deeper levels. To address Ruburt's physical difficulties, Seth suggests utilizing the "point of power" exercise from these altered states. He advises Ruburt to imagine his body not as a solid object to be moved, but as a fluid, "plastoid" materialization of motion that is as changeable as his thoughts and capable of moving on its own.
- Session 666 · 1973-05-28
Seth's Guidance on Ruburt's Reading and Working with BeliefsAI summary
In this brief personal session, Seth provides specific guidance regarding Ruburt's (Jane's) current progress. Seth advises Ruburt to read through the draft of his newly started book, *The Nature of Personal Reality*. He notes that Ruburt is now dealing directly with beliefs. Seth cautions that while Ruburt should recognize his old beliefs, he must avoid focusing his concentration on them. Instead, he should be encouraged to utilize his ability to implant new beliefs. When Rob (Joseph) promises to help, Seth reinforces his confidence in Rob and closes with warm wishes for them both.
- Session 667 · 1973-05-30
Book Sales, Financial Security, and the Dancing DilemmaAI summary
In this session, Seth addresses Rob's concern regarding the temporary drop in sales of *Seth Speaks*, explaining that both of them subconsciously sought time to adjust to their growing success. Seth reassures them of their future financial security and freedom, emphasizing that the "point of power is in the present." The session then shifts to a detailed psychological analysis of a recent "dancing dilemma" between the couple. Seth explains that both projected their inner issues: Ruburt tried to force a dramatic, spotlighted situation to motivate himself despite his physical limitations, while Rob retreated due to his distrust of public emotional displays, projecting past fears regarding his mother. This personal material highlights how their differing personalities and subconscious projections influenced their mutual reactions.
- Session 670 · 1973-06-13
Ruburt's Fear of Energy, Symptoms as Brakes, and Releasing Inner MobilityAI summary
In this personal session, Seth addresses Ruburt's fear of his own powerful energy and mystical nature. Seth explains that Ruburt has been using his physical symptoms as brakes to restrict his inner mobility and ground himself, fearing he might venture too far beyond physical reality. Furthermore, Seth reveals that Rob also unconsciously acquiesced to these symptoms, as they provided a convenient excuse for both of them to avoid external pressures like promotional tours. To resolve this, Seth offers practical recommendations: Ruburt should get up early to write and recall dreams, take daily walks as a symbol of walking inward, and use autosuggestion for safe dream and out-of-body travel. Rob must also show complete trust in Ruburt's spontaneity, while Seth promises to protect Ruburt during his inner journeys.
- Session 672 · 1973-06-25
Ruburt's Beliefs on Rob and Advice on Physical SymptomsAI summary
In this brief private session, Seth schedules upcoming sessions and addresses Ruburt's beliefs regarding Rob. Seth explains that Ruburt previously felt Rob lacked consistency in supporting his improvement programs, except for playing badminton. However, due to Rob's current cooperation, Ruburt now fully believes in Rob's sincerity and willingness to help at all levels. Regarding Ruburt's physical condition around the house, Seth reserves detailed discussion for future private sessions. He advises Rob to encourage Ruburt to ignore his physical symptoms as much as possible, urging him to focus instead on his work and their joint program. Seth concludes with warm regards, promising that positive results will manifest.
- 1971-12-20
Expressing Suppressed Emotions, Intimacy, and Attitudes Toward Food and WeightAI summary
In this personal session, Seth offers guidance on Jane and Rob's personal lives. He begins by explaining that Ruburt's poor physical state resulted from suppressing his emotions, emphasizing that feelings must be expressed before they can be intellectually resolved. Seth highlights the therapeutic value of physical touch and love in releasing buried emotions, noting that their revived relationship serves as a creative springboard for developments like Sumari. He also provides insights into their neighbor's behavior. Finally, Seth addresses Ruburt's weight issues, tracing them to their shared negative attitudes toward food, which they associate with gluttony and waste of time, using thinness to claim moral superiority. Seth connects food appetites with sexual desires, explaining that denying these natural appetites dries up creativity, whereas cultivating intimacy and enjoying food mutually reinforce each other.
- 1971-12-27
Psychological Roots of Ruburt's Physical Symptoms and Work FocusAI summary
This personal session explores the deep psychological roots and beliefs behind Ruburt's (Jane's) physical symptoms. Seth explains that Ruburt, driven to dedicate all energy to her creative and psychic work, adopted extreme self-discipline by denying and ignoring her body's physical needs for movement, nourishment, and rest. This withdrawal was fueled by an early distrust of her body and a shared belief with Joseph (Rob) that the external world was a distraction and only work mattered. Ruburt used her physical limitations to prove her dedication and justify staying at home. Seth emphasizes that the body's existence is its own justification and warns against denying its power. He recommends a vacation to stimulate physical pleasures and break old behavioral patterns. The session contains personal material, including a Sumari poem written by Rob and translated by Jane, but no exercises.
- 1971-12-29
Ruburt and Joseph's Conflict Over Career, Creativity, and SecurityAI summary
This personal session addresses the psychological conflict between Ruburt (Jane) and Joseph (Rob) regarding career and creativity. Seth analyzes Ruburt's character, noting his persistence and willingness to endure pain for principles, alongside a stubborn streak. He reveals that Ruburt intuitively wanted Joseph to leave his job at Artistic to paint, attempting to secure their finances through his own books. However, Joseph's hesitation caused Ruburt to feel trapped and frustrated, manifesting as physical symptoms on mornings and weekends. Seth encourages them to embrace change and pursue their creative goals together, warning that avoiding this leap would lead to feelings of self-betrayal. The session concludes with Jane translating and expanding a Sumari poem written by Rob, emphasizing that divine gifts must be utilized or they will become heavy burdens.
- 1972-01-03
The Nature of Artistic Creation, the Sumari Covenant, and Bodily AlignmentAI summary
In this session, Seth provides guidance on Rob's artistic career and Jane's physical health. He begins by discussing the historical role of artists, explaining that true creativity flourishes when one is free from the "mass mind." Seth validates Rob's decision to leave his job, viewing his past struggles as preparation for mature artistic expression. He offers specific painting advice, urging Rob to let colors shine from within like light. Seth then explains Rob's Sumari writing, identifying it as an ancient "covenant" made before physical incarnation, which Ruburt translates using Sumari as a linguistic bridge. Finally, Seth encourages Ruburt's new yoga exercises, noting that this physical engagement symbolizes a reconciliation with her body that will clear energy channels and normalize her weight.
- 1972-01-19
Guidance on Ruburt's Physical Health, Diet, and Vacation WorriesAI summary
In this brief personal session, Seth addresses Ruburt's (Jane's) weight and walking issues. Regarding diet, Seth advises that a normal diet is sufficient, warning against restrictive ones, and suggests eating out during their upcoming vacation to break old habits. Physically, he acknowledges Ruburt's determination with yoga exercises and notes that increased intimacy would aid her returning menstrual cycle. Psychologically, Seth emphasizes open communication, urging Joseph (Rob) to help Ruburt express hidden anxieties about the trip, such as navigating two-story guest houses, to clear negative projections. He recommends renewing gentle suggestions, particularly about trusting the body, to make physical exercises more effective. Finally, Seth encourages the couple to spend the remaining time discussing their travel plans to release worries and foster positive attitudes.
- 1972-02-16
Exploring Ruburt and Joseph's Creativity, Communication, and Physical SymptomsAI summary
This personal session analyzes the psychological dynamics, creative tensions, and communication barriers between Ruburt (Jane) and Joseph (Rob). Seth explains that Ruburt overidealized Joseph and felt frustrated by Joseph's delay in leaving his job to paint, viewing it as a betrayal of Joseph's own talent. These unexpressed feelings, combined with fears of aging and physical inadequacy, contributed to Ruburt's physical symptoms and muscle stiffness. Seth highlights how their mutual lack of open communication regarding fears and desires led to negative self-hypnosis and a shared sense of hopelessness. To break this cycle, Seth advises them to honestly express their feelings about Joseph leaving his job, stop dwelling on past regrets, and embrace their unique spiritual and artistic abilities, which could only fully mature with age.
- 1972-02-19
Jane's Creative Personality Fragment Reveals the Source of Her Physical SymptomsAI summary
In this unique deleted session, Jane enters an altered state where a specific personality fragment representing the couple's combined creative drives speaks instead of Seth. This fragment explains that its sole purpose is to protect and direct their writing and painting energies. To prevent them from straying from their creative goals, it acted as a strict taskmaster, effectively chaining Jane to her chair through physical symptoms to force her to write and allow Rob to paint. Acknowledging that this method backfired by making them focus on the illness rather than creation, the fragment negotiates to release these physical restrictions in exchange for their commitment to daily creative work. Following the session, Jane experiences an emotional release and immediate physical improvement in her knees.
- 1972-02-21
Addressing Job Discontent, Family Influences, and the Source of SymptomsAI summary
In this personal session, Seth addresses Rob's long-standing discontent with his job, which has drained his energy and affected his outlook. Seth encourages Rob to dedicate himself to painting to satisfy his inner needs. He explains that Ruburt's physical symptoms are a physical manifestation of their combined, displaced energy resulting from unsolved problems and a lack of focus on their primary creative purposes. Seth strongly warns them not to concentrate on Ruburt's symptoms, urging them to acknowledge past improvements instead. He analyzes how Rob's family background—specifically his mother's demand for security versus his father's independence—influenced his career choices, and how Ruburt reacted against these family pressures. Finally, Seth advises Rob to start sketching to redirect their energy into creative action, which will naturally alleviate the symptoms.
- 1972-02-24
Ruburt's Roots of Repression, Physical Symptoms, and the Creative SelfAI summary
This personal session features Jane's "creative self" speaking to address her severe habit of repression and its physical toll. The creative self explains that Ruburt (Jane) desperately sought approval due to childhood trauma, where his mother used guilt and emotional abuse. Ruburt feared his own spontaneity and falsely believed he caused Joseph's (Rob's) illness, leading him to suppress all negative thoughts to protect Rob. This mental inhibition directly caused his physical symptoms. The session advises Ruburt to write down his feelings several times a week to release these blocks. Rob also examines how his own focus on discipline reinforced Jane's repressions. Finally, Jane translates a Sumari poem, resolving to embrace her inner feelings.
- 1972-02-26
Releasing Repressed Emotions, Overcoming Fear of Change, and Sexual ExpressionAI summary
In this personal session, Seth addresses Rob's unconscious creative blockages stemming from his mother's financial expectations, which led to a fear of change and indecision. Seth advises Ruburt to write in a personal diary to release repressed emotions and stop constantly monitoring his physical symptoms. He emphasizes the core principle, 'You get what you concentrate upon,' urging them to focus on their unique strengths and health. Seth then explains how the 'conscientious self,' the primary repressor within the personality, has begun cooperating to release hidden feelings. Finally, he discusses the connection between sexual expression and physical motor release, explaining how sexual energy can relieve muscle tension and activate beneficial hormones. He encourages Ruburt to express all feelings during intimacy to overcome past patterns of repression and improve their relationship and health.
- 1972-03-06
The Importance of Expressing Emotions and Suggestions for Positive ConcentrationAI summary
This session addresses the physical impact of emotional repression and offers practical guidance. Analyzing Ruburt’s physical slowness caused by repressing his fear of being unable to go on a book tour, Seth explains that honestly facing and releasing emotions, such as crying, prevents the body from expressing them as physical symptoms. Ruburt repressed his feelings to avoid appearing weak or upsetting Joseph, rooted in childhood associations. Seth suggests giving positive suggestions in the morning, focusing on creative expression, and using playful imagination without demanding instant results. He advises addressing Ruburt's conscientious self during a joint pendulum session. Additionally, Seth supports Joseph's plan to wake up at 5:00 AM for privacy and symbolic renewal. He emphasizes that acknowledging and sharing natural discouragement clears the path for joy and strengthens their relationship.
- 1972-03-22
Overcoming the Demand for Orgasm and Reclaiming Spontaneity Through PlayAI summary
In this personal session, Seth addresses a female psychologist's struggles with achieving orgasm, meditation, and hypnosis. Seth explains that spontaneity cannot be forced. Due to her rebellious nature, she views marital orgasm and hypnosis as external demands or conformity to authority, triggering subconscious resistance to protect her individuality. Seth emphasizes that lovemaking, meditation, and hypnosis are forms of "psychic play" that require a lighthearted attitude rather than intense effort. To overcome these blocks, Seth offers practical exercises: forget the concept of orgasm; imagine the body as a field awakened by nature, balancing alertness and passivity; and introduce playful games into intimacy. He suggests focusing on sensory awareness in non-sexual areas (hands, face, thighs), changing locations, keeping lights on, and occasionally imagining her husband's sensations. By shifting focus from performance to pure physical feeling, her body can naturally rediscover its inherent joy.
- 1972-04-05
The Nature of Matter, Simultaneous Time, and ReincarnationAI summary
In this session, Seth confirms he is preparing a new book and explains the connections between the nature of matter, perception, and reincarnation. He states that the mind forms matter, and the inner self is the primary creator. Different time periods and locations exist simultaneously in the same space, but our perception is tuned to a single channel. Because the ego cannot handle multiple environments at once, these divisions of the self allow it to multiply experience. Reincarnation is the inner self's projection of personality into physical reality, while sequential time is merely a psychological and physical mechanism required by the brain to process experience. Finally, Seth discusses Ruburt's creative work on the novel Oversoul Seven and suggests Joseph try sketching with his left hand.
- 1972-05-03
Psychological Causes of Hearing Loss and Exercises for Sensory JoyAI summary
In this personal session, Seth analyzes the psychological roots of class member Mary's hearing loss. He explains that her physical impairment is a psychosomatic retreat; due to marital conflicts and unmet expectations, she habitually "shut out" unpleasant stimuli and her husband's voice. Seth reveals how she uses her disability to organize her life, suppresses her femininity and creativity, and overeats to compensate for denied joys. He notes her past foot injury served a similar purpose of retreat, and the symptom shifted to her ears once the foot improved. To facilitate healing, Seth prescribes daily painting, dressing properly in the morning, and a specific imaginative exercise: visualizing a silent world where beautiful sounds, starting with a single raindrop, are gradually born. Seth advises Mary to postpone her scheduled ear surgery, emphasizing that true healing requires changing her inner attitudes and embracing the joy of sound.
- 1972-06-14
Ruburt's Religious Fears and the Conflict of the False ProphetAI summary
In this personal session, Seth analyzes Ruburt's deep-seated psychological conflicts stemming from his childhood Catholic background. Seth explains that Ruburt takes his psychic work so seriously that he lacks playfulness. He harbors a profound fear of leading people astray and making them lose their faith, which makes him feel like a 'false prophet' and fear unconscious fraud. This anxiety is rooted in his past reliance on the church as a shield against his mother. The material on the 'three Christs' especially triggers his fear of attacking conventional Christian beliefs. Seth advises Joseph to help Ruburt bring these early emotional beliefs to light through free association and counter them with rational arguments to resolve the conflict between his intellectual understanding and early emotional conditioning.
- 1972-07-17
The Influence of Rob's Past Personality Nebene on Their RelationshipAI summary
In this session, Seth explores how Rob's past-life personality, Nebene, affects his current relationship with Ruburt, their creativity, and the sessions. Nebene was a highly disciplined first-century translator who feared spontaneity and once had a secret affair with Ruburt, then a dancing girl. In this life, Nebene's rigid traits led Rob to intellectually restrict Ruburt's spontaneous creativity, prompting Jane to defiantly write Oversoul Seven. Seth explains that Rob's primary failure in helping Jane with her physical symptoms is relying on logic rather than emotional expression and physical touch. He advises Rob to draw upon another warm, emotional past-life self, Josef, to offer loving encouragement instead of coercion. Finally, Seth emphasizes that reincarnation represents simultaneous existences within the present consciousness gestalt.
- 1972-07-19
Psychological Obstacles to Ruburt's Recovery, Communication, and Lifestyle AdjustmentsAI summary
This personal session explores the deep connection between Ruburt’s physical condition, relationship dynamics, and lifestyle. Seth emphasizes that Ruburt needs loving encouragement rather than demands for perfection to improve physically. He explains how Rob’s impatience and his past-life personality "Nebene's" dissatisfaction caused Ruburt to panic and feel disapproved of. Seth advises rekindling Ruburt's spontaneous desire to go out, rather than framing it as a responsibility, noting that both have used work to hide from social interaction. By analyzing specific daily details—such as buying a car, crossing streets, and navigating stairs—Seth reveals Ruburt's fear of disapproval and need for genuine help. He urges them to communicate directly and balance dedication to work with human connection to aid Ruburt's recovery.
- 1972-07-31
Parallel Life Connections, Emotional Rapport, and Physical Symptom ImprovementAI summary
This session explores a parallel life in Constantinople and its impact on Jane and Rob's current relationship and Jane's physical symptoms. Initially, Jane experiences the emotions of her past self, Sharabena, who was physically perfect but arrogant, while Rob (then Nebene) hid their relationship out of shame. In this life, Jane's physical symptoms serve as a role reversal to balance past dynamics, which also birthed the Sumari language. Seth then discusses how they chose this life to learn the creative tension between spontaneity (emotions) and discipline (intellect). He explains that Ruburt's symptoms stem from a need for emotional rapport. Seth offers practical suggestions, including using Psycho-Cybernetics and playful imagination to dehypnotize Jane and improve her physical condition. He emphasizes that building emotional rapport is key to resolving both her symptoms and Rob's artistic challenges.
- 1972-08-02
Healing Through Physical Activity and Focusing on Ends Rather Than MeansAI summary
In this session, Seth provides specific healing guidance for Ruburt’s physical condition. He explains that Ruburt has a habit of suppressing emotions physically, which leads to bodily blocks. Seth suggests releasing this energy through physical activities like simple games, dancing, and walking. He introduces a key principle: focus on the desired ends rather than the means, as worrying about the "how" only reinforces limitations. Seth points out that Ruburt has hypnotized himself into overestimating his symptoms due to fear. He urges Ruburt to shift his attention away from himself and his symptoms toward painting, writing, and social activities to allow natural healing. Finally, Seth commends Ruburt's "Aspects" theory and hints at future explorations of Oversoul Seven and other entities.
- 1972-08-07
Beliefs, Creative Energy, and Family DynamicsAI summary
In this session, Seth urges Ruburt to daily read and follow the previous session's advice, emphasizing focusing on projects to alleviate physical symptoms. Seth addresses Ruburt's guilt over a past psychic "failure" involving a client's suicide, explaining how Ruburt fell into the "false prophet" trap and carried subconscious guilt linked to his mother's suicide attempts, while forgetting the individual's free will. Seth then explains how thoughts and emotions possess energy that shapes reality; Joseph's positive emotional shift retroactively infuses vitality into both his current and past paintings, attracting buyers. Finally, Seth analyzes the psychology of Joseph's brothers, explaining how their possession-oriented values make them feel threatened and confused by Joseph and Ruburt's unconventional, successful lifestyle.
- 1972-08-09
Ruburt's Physical Recovery Suggestions and the Metaphysics of NoneventsAI summary
In this personal session, Seth provides practical guidance for Ruburt's physical recovery, noting that Ruburt is trying too hard. He suggests turning physical activities into a playful game to shift focus from symptoms to achievements, and encourages Ruburt to continue painting at the easel for relaxation. Seth also advises Rob and Ruburt to improve their emotional communication and nurture their intimate relationship. On a theoretical level, Seth introduces the concept of nonevents. He explains that consciousness emerges from a highly aware unconsciousness. Nonevents exist on the minus side of being, surrounding and permeating every actualized event. They represent the creative tension between being and nonbeing, serving as the source of unactualized potential from which all physical events emerge.
- 1972-08-30
Significance of Bach's Visit, Ruburt's Turkish Past Lives, and Historical Energy DisplacementAI summary
This session begins with the significance of Richard Bach's visit, which helped Ruburt integrate his psychic and creative abilities and overcome his hesitation. Seth then explores Ruburt and Joseph's past-life connections, focusing on Ruburt's two past lives as a powerful leader in the Ottoman Empire. His past misuse of power and violence explains his current fear of being a false prophet and his choice of a helpless mother to prevent violence. Seth introduces the concept of "time displacement," explaining Adolf Hitler as a psychological warp and energy bleedthrough catapulted from the intense Crusades and Ottoman era into the future. Finally, Seth discusses how historical periods serve as experiments in manipulating energy, noting that the energy of the Ottoman Empire ultimately regenerated Europe.
- 1972-09-04
Jane's Bodily Healing Experiences and Revelations on the Devil ImageAI summary
This session consists of Jane's subjective healing experiences and inner revelations rather than a dictation from Seth. Before the session, Jane accurately predicted receiving a letter from author Richard Bach. During the session, Jane entered a deeply relaxed state, experiencing astral travel and witnessing tiny men performing intricate repairs on her body. They washed her knees, straightened her spine, cleared blockages, infused fresh blood, and removed a spot from her ovary. Jane then saw her own angel and devil personas merge. She received inner communication explaining that organized religion created the devil image out of fear of revelatory knowledge, whereas the devil originally represented pagan earth gods and innate natural knowledge. The session concluded with beautiful imagery of her muscles transforming into supportive hands, leaving her feeling warm and physically restored.
- 1972-09-06
Energy Release, Mutual Leadership, and Prophecies of AbundanceAI summary
Seth indicates that Jane (Ruburt) and Rob's situation is improving, predicting drastic positive changes in abundance and fame within three years. He encourages Rob to consciously tap into his own abundant energy and feel its presence. Seth advises Ruburt to view health like money and notes that their partnership involves mutual leadership: Rob should lead in encouraging Ruburt to go out, while Ruburt leads in material abundance. He advises them not to neglect their intimate relationship despite Ruburt's physical condition. Seth also prophesies that they will unexpectedly acquire Florida property, receive unexpected money from creative endeavors, and publish a book with Macmillan. Finally, he attributes Ruburt's improving health to a new emotional understanding.
- 1972-09-18
Changing Beliefs About Poverty and Illness, and Eliminating Symptom ExcusesAI summary
In this personal session, Seth congratulates Jane and Rob on their recent royalty earnings, explaining that their financial improvement stems from changing their conscious belief that artists must be poor. Ruburt is successfully integrating psychic work with artistic creativity, which also releases Joseph's creative energies. Seth advises Joseph to lead with his own normal physical routine to support Ruburt. Seth assigns an exercise: both must write down and discuss their conscious beliefs about themselves, each other, sex, and how Ruburt's symptoms are used as excuses. He challenges their shared belief that Ruburt cannot live a normal life. Regarding a potential TV show appearance, Seth advises declining but warns them not to use Ruburt's physical symptoms as a convenient excuse to avoid things they simply do not want to do.
- 1972-10-02
Guidance on Publishing, Personal Connections, and Ruburt's Future DevelopmentAI summary
In this personal session, Seth offers guidance to Jane and Rob regarding their work and relationships. He explains that book dictation is best done in private to avoid psychic distractions from observers. Seth discusses their deep, reincarnational connections with author Richard Bach and editor Tam Mossman, predicting great success for their publishing endeavors. He advises Jane to avoid promotional shows for now and notes that shifting her books from the occult to the regular trade market will help alleviate her physical symptoms. Finally, Seth makes several predictions, including extraordinary book sales, demand for Rob's multidimensional paintings, and a significant improvement in their physical circumstances within two years. He urges Rob to gently encourage Ruburt to venture into public spaces to resolve inner conflicts.
- 1972-10-13
Visit from Time Editor, Ruburt's Writing, and the Nature of GodAI summary
This session focuses on the visit of Timothy Foote, a Time magazine editor. Seth analyzes Foote's skeptical yet intuitive nature, explaining how his personality makes him an ideal messenger to bridge the material to the public. Seth highlights the significance of the "Saratoga connections" in helping Ruburt regenerate his energy. He emphasizes that Ruburt's psychic abilities and creative writing are meant to develop alongside each other, rather than merging. Seth predicts that their books and paintings will profoundly impact the world. Finally, addressing a question from Foote's daughter about the existence of God, Seth compares traditional religious myths to Santa Claus. He explains that the ultimate source of creativity and being resides within each individual consciousness, much like a seed within a tree, urging her to look inward for answers.
- 1972-11-24
Exploring Emotional Deprivation and Relationship Dynamics Behind Ruburt's SymptomsAI summary
In this personal session, Seth analyzes the intimate relationship between Ruburt (Jane) and Joseph (Rob), explaining how Ruburt's physical symptoms serve as a defense mechanism and a cry for emotional nourishment. Feeling uncherished, Ruburt threw himself into work and used symptoms to protect himself from rejection while trying to gain Joseph's attention. Joseph's habit of silent disapproval and emotional withdrawal reinforced Ruburt's fears of abandonment. Seth reveals that Ruburt feared releasing his spontaneity and sexuality would alienate Joseph, a pattern tied to childhood dynamics with his mother. Seth urges them to retrieve past sessions, embrace physical intimacy, and work through emotional resistance during sexual encounters, rather than avoiding the emotional issues that Joseph feared confronting.
- 1972-11-26
Relationship Dynamics Behind Ruburt's Symptoms and a Message for Richard BachAI summary
In this personal session, Seth analyzes the relationship dynamics behind Ruburt's (Jane's) physical symptoms. Seth explains that Ruburt viewed his symptoms as symbols of imperfection, fearing he would lose Joseph's (Rob's) love unless he was physically perfect. Joseph's perfectionism and unexpressed disapproval caused Ruburt to suppress his spontaneity and fear making wrong moves. This psychological pressure was compounded by the death of Ruburt's father and Joseph's criticisms of the Seth Speaks manuscript. Seth also reviews their Florida trip, highlighting their isolation and lack of spontaneous daily interaction. Finally, Seth provides a brief psychic reading for Richard Bach, mentioning a past-life connection and predicting the significance of the name 'Andrews'.
- 1972-12-04
The Infinitude of Artistic Talent and Creative Emotional ReleaseAI summary
In this personal session, Seth offers guidance on Rob's painting career. He explains that talent is not a finite quantity but an endless channel of creative energy. Rob's early mastery of form serves as a foundation, contrasting with his past life as Josef, whose early artistic maturity lacked discipline. Comparing Rob to Van Gogh, Seth explains how artists utilize personal struggles—like Rob's emotional inhibition—to project a unique vision of reality. Rob's past repression was designed to eventually highlight the freeing of emotions in his art. Seth advises Rob to abandon worries about success, technical problems, or rigid execution, and instead paint spontaneously for sheer joy. Finally, Seth comments on Rob's recent portrait, praising its depiction of hidden emotions on the brink of being revealed.
- 1972-12-13
Overcoming the Fear of Moving and Environmental Impacts on HealthAI summary
This session contains personal material addressing Jane and Rob's frustration over Ruburt's physical symptoms and their hesitation to move. Seth explains that they have treated their apartment as a temporary transition for years, constantly postponing their desires. He introduces the principle that individuals strongly interact with their self-created environments; thus, a physical move symbolizes an inner change seeking materialization. Their refusal to move reflects an avoidance of underlying issues, including decision-making conflicts, financial anxieties, and repressed relationship dynamics. The negative environmental influences Jane sensed via a pendulum were actually amplified by Ruburt's emotional vulnerability. Seth emphasizes that their unexamined joint beliefs created this reality, urging them not to be too self-critical.
- 1973-01-01
The Conflict Between Ruburt's Writing and Psychic Work and Her SymptomsAI summary
This personal session addresses the psychological roots of Ruburt's (Jane's) physical symptoms. Rob's pendulum work revealed that Jane felt like a failure as a creative writer, viewing her psychic work as a wrong path. Seth confirms this, explaining that Ruburt feared being pigeonholed as a psychic, which suppressed her creative writing and manifested as physical immobility. Seth clarifies that psychic and creative abilities do not conflict; rather, psychic development enhances her writing. He advises shelving Adventures in Consciousness to focus on her own fiction and poetry, while letting Seth write his own books. Seth suggests practical steps: making symbolic changes to their apartment to initiate mobility, sending form letters to decline private sessions, treating the ESP class as a laboratory, and contacting publishers to adjust their book contracts.
- 1973-01-03
Physical Adaptation to Consciousness Expansion and Phase Two Development PlanAI summary
In this private session, Seth explains that Ruburt's physical symptoms are cautionary tactics used to maintain balance during rapid consciousness and creative expansion. Similarly, Joseph has restricted his artistic vision using old channels. Announcing "Phase Two," Seth outlines a practical program to liberate their energies: Ruburt must dedicate time to relaxation, drop his writing class, and delegate correspondence and class responsibilities to others, while Joseph must paint at least four and a half hours daily. Seth provides specific dietary guidelines—recommending potatoes, greens, nuts, and vitamins while limiting pork, steak, and salt—and forecasts future joint out-of-body work during naps. Finally, he advises them to move by spring to a well-ventilated house on higher ground to avoid unhealthy subterranean conditions in their current home.
- 1973-01-09
Jane's Tooth Symptoms, Writing Anxiety, and Advice on Venting EmotionsAI summary
This session addresses Jane's recurring tooth, jaw, and sinus symptoms, tracing them to psychological roots. Seth explains that these physical issues are linked to Jane's anxiety over her editor Eleanor and the delayed decision regarding her book Rich Bed. Jane felt restricted by their friendship, preventing her from demanding professional action. Seth reveals the core belief causing this: Ruburt feels he must write to justify his existence, leading to basic insecurity. To resolve this, Seth offers practical advice: Rob should give suggestions to Jane in a light hypnotic state, reinforcing her inherent worth apart from her achievements. Jane must consciously acknowledge and vent her fears rather than intellectualizing or suppressing them. Seth also suggests Jane write down and discuss her daily concerns with Rob, noting that the lack of physical outlets like badminton has hindered the outward translation of these feelings.
- 1973-01-10
Facing Conscious Dilemmas and the Psychological Roots of Physical SymptomsAI summary
This session primarily addresses how Ruburt's (Jane's) avoidance of a conscious dilemma manifested as physical symptoms, while also analyzing their friend Tam's dream. Seth explains that suppressing conscious problems accumulates emotional charges, leading to physical ailments like Ruburt's toothache and cold. Ruburt's core dilemma was the fear of failing to succeed as an independent writer rather than just a psychic. Seth suggests a new daily schedule—waking early and napping—to facilitate freer psychic time, emphasizing the importance of daily journaling to release negative emotions. Additionally, Seth interprets Tam's dream, revealing its connection to Ruburt's publishing decisions and their deep reincarnational relationship, while predicting great success for Ruburt's novel Seven. Finally, Seth addresses Joseph's (Rob's) own fears regarding his artistic career and financial security.
- 1973-06-24
Mutual Beliefs and Psychological Dynamics Behind Ruburt's SymptomsAI summary
In this personal session, Seth addresses the couple's questions by analyzing the deep-seated beliefs and psychological dynamics behind Ruburt's (Jane's) physical symptoms. Seth explains that the symptoms served mutual, unconscious needs for both Ruburt and Joseph (Rob). Ruburt believed the illness protected Rob from disruptive tours, allowed Rob to maintain a dominant role as a caretaker to offset Ruburt's higher income, and reduced sexual activity due to shared fears of pregnancy. Seth reveals Rob's own "invisible beliefs" that favored isolation and intense work focus, showing that Ruburt's symptoms practically executed Rob's desired retreat. Despite these challenges, Seth emphasizes their profound mutual trust, shared drives, and multidimensional connection, while also giving approval for Jane's upcoming book, Aspect Psychology.
- 1973-06-30
Beliefs on Physical Symptoms, Spontaneity, and Avoiding Life's DistractionsAI summary
This session explores the deep connection between Ruburt's physical symptoms and her belief systems. Using a pre-session noise incident as an example, Seth explains how noise symbolizes life's distractions for Joseph, triggering Ruburt's anxiety. Seth reveals that Ruburt held a long-standing belief that creative writing requires isolation and the curtailment of other activities. Fearing that her physical spontaneity and energy would lead to instability, she unconsciously used physical symptoms as brakes to force concentration and avoid distractions. Furthermore, both partners used these symptoms as excuses to avoid distracting endeavors like moving. Seth emphasizes that the point of power is in the present. He advises them to shift their expectations, stop focusing on setbacks, and instead concentrate on minute improvements to allow creative imagination to reconstruct their physical reality.
- 1973-07-07
Ruburt's Literal-Mindedness, Belief Changes, and Physical SymptomsAI summary
In this personal session, Seth addresses Rob's questions regarding Jane's (Ruburt's) weight loss and slow movements. Seth highlights Ruburt's literal-mindedness, explaining how physical activities like dancing act as literal counter-examples to negative beliefs. He instructs both to keep a list of Ruburt's physical improvements and stop structuring their daily lives around symptoms. Seth emphasizes the creative power of imagination, explaining how Ruburt's karate body image and trailer trip ideas are practical tools for gaining weight and changing beliefs. Regarding slow movement and morning stiffness, Seth attributes them to Ruburt's fear of daytime distractions conflicting with writing. Working early or late reduces this stress. Seth advises focusing on freedom rather than the problem, encouraging conscious adjustments instead of physical limitations.
- 1973-08-27
Ruburt's Need for Love, Blocked Spontaneity, and the Power of SuggestionAI summary
In this personal session, Seth addresses the relationship dynamics between Ruburt and Rob, focusing on Ruburt's need for physical expressions of love and the suppression of spontaneity. Seth explains that Ruburt felt his emotional spontaneity and physical difficulties threatened their work schedule and made him unattractive to Rob. Consequently, both partners began structuring their lives around Ruburt's symptoms, stifling their natural spontaneity. Seth emphasizes the principle that suggestion creates reality, defining beliefs as habitually accepted suggestions. To counter this, Seth provides practical instructions: shifting focus away from symptoms, holding at least one private session weekly, and having Ruburt use a pendulum for morning suggestion exercises with Rob's participation. He encourages them to implement positive suggestions through gentle, direct action to reclaim their power.
- 1973-08-29
Psychological Origins of Ruburt's Symptoms, Publishing Dilemmas, and SuggestionsAI summary
This personal session analyzes the psychological and emotional origins of Ruburt's (Jane's) recent physical symptoms. Seth explains that the symptoms represent a physical plea for emotional rapport and attention from Rob. Ruburt felt torn and powerless regarding publishing decisions, caught between his loyalty to Prentice-Hall and the alluring but disillusioning promises of editor Eleanor Friede. Furthermore, both partners' perfectionist tendencies caused Ruburt to misinterpret Rob's concern as disapproval, leading him to hide his condition. Seth emphasizes that the mind controls the body and offers a practical principle for autosuggestion: use progressive terms like 'easier' or 'better' rather than absolute terms like 'normally' to avoid inner resistance. Finally, Seth explains the symbolic meaning of Ruburt's morning struggles in the hallway.
- 1973-09-03
Identifying Restrictive Personality Characteristics and Rebuilding Body BeliefsAI summary
In this private session, Seth discusses the restrictive, perfectionist "Nebene-like" characteristics in both Rob and Ruburt. Originally developed to protect and force creativity, these rigid patterns now cause feelings of powerlessness. Seth encourages Ruburt to recognize these habits and communicate them to Rob to break the negative cycle. He explains how moving from Apartment 4 represents discarding old beliefs and reclaiming environmental control. Seth offers practical advice to restore Ruburt's physical confidence, including pendulum suggestions, motorcycle imagery, and barefoot exercises. He notes that Ruburt's professional success helps counteract negative body beliefs. Finally, Seth suggests a structured work schedule of at least four hours daily and adjustments to sleep patterns, helping Ruburt balance his strong creativity with physical activity through conscious self-trust.
- 1973-09-10
Exploring how beliefs about work and play limit creativityAI summary
In this session, Seth explores how Ruburt and Joseph's beliefs regarding "work" and "play" restrict their creative flow. Addressing Ruburt's recent morning struggles, Seth explains that Ruburt subconsciously equated writing with "work"—associating it with routine, money, and adult responsibility—which directly conflicted with his spontaneous, playful creativity. Consequently, Ruburt's most successful creative endeavors occurred outside structured "work hours." Seth reveals that Joseph also harbors a strong Protestant work ethic, stemming from his father's financial failures, which led him to disguise his art as disciplined labor while suppressing spontaneity. Ruburt adopted these beliefs to align with Joseph. Seth urges both to re-evaluate their beliefs about work and creative activity, promising to send Joseph a painting inspiration within three days to foster playful alertness.
- 1973-09-17
Ruburt's Beliefs on Work and Creativity and Physical HealingAI summary
This session addresses Ruburt's belief conflict between work and creativity. Seth explains that Ruburt's childhood poverty created a strong financial anxiety, leading him to separate money-making work from pure creative expression. By imposing a rigid schedule on himself to prove his productivity, he suppressed his spontaneous impulses and physical movement, resulting in his physical symptoms. Seth advises Ruburt to break this rigid routine, stop focusing on his physical problems, and encourage body movement through short walks and daytime out-of-body experiences. Seth explains that illnesses like arthritis are exteriorized belief systems, and changing beliefs is the only way to permanently correct bodily imbalances. Finally, Seth provides brief psychic information regarding Rob's mother.
- 1973-09-24
Releasing Ruburt's Body Beliefs and Daily Recovery SuggestionsAI summary
In this personal session, Seth explains that good news about Jane's book sales has relieved Ruburt's financial anxiety, allowing his body to release tension. Ruburt previously used physical symptoms as a disciplinary tool to ensure creative concentration, bound by an old psychic contract to force the world to accept his and Rob's work. Although the original creative and financial anxieties have vanished, Ruburt is left with reactivated childhood body beliefs that he is weak and must slow down. To overcome these, Seth provides practical recovery guidelines: morning and evening suggestions for physical improvement, limiting creative work to three hours daily, taking daily walks, practicing ten minutes of badminton or pillow pounding, and visiting public places with dancing weekly. Seth emphasizes trusting the physician within and predicts both financial ease and Ruburt's physical recovery.
- 1973-10-01
Ruburt's Physical Improvement and Beliefs on Time and WorkAI summary
Seth begins by discussing Ruburt's significant physical improvements, particularly in his right arm. He explains that the body erases symptom memory patterns in the reverse order of their establishment, using the healed arm as a conscious model for the rest of the body. As original and subsidiary beliefs melt, the body undergoes physical adjustments to find a new balance. Seth then analyzes Ruburt's limiting beliefs regarding time and work. Ruburt previously believed he had to race against time and prioritize writing over physical existence, which suppressed his bodily sensations and caused a fear of out-of-body experiences. To aid recovery, Seth recommends physical activities like badminton, pillow-pounding, and daily squatting, alongside specific dietary adjustments, including reducing white sugar and consuming moderate fats like bacon as a lubricant.
- 1973-10-08
Ruburt's Belief Changes, Physical Healing, and Dissolving RitualsAI summary
In this personal session, Seth provides guidance on Ruburt's (Jane's) physical healing and belief transformation. Seth explains that their apartment environment encourages social interaction, countering Ruburt's tendency to withdraw. Ruburt's beliefs have shifted significantly toward accepting that he creates his reality. Seth details Ruburt's physical progress, such as balancing his body's sides and loosening joints, recommending daily badminton and walking. He introduces the concept of the "inner order of events," where Ruburt already walks perfectly, and suggests a morning/evening affirmation. Seth also analyzes Ruburt's symbolic rituals, like wearing ill-fitting shoes, which represent old work beliefs. He prescribes a new squatting exercise to practice "letting go." Finally, Seth addresses Ruburt's dental health, advising on natural care and explaining that teeth will straighten as physical tension dissolves.
- 1973-10-15
Ruburt's Physical Healing, Belief Changes, and Action SuggestionsAI summary
In this session, Seth explains Ruburt's physical healing process, noting that deep relaxation allows muscles to loosen and joints to repair, which may cause temporary soreness or uneven posture. He offers dietary advice, recommending wine and bacon while warning against white sugar, and notes that changed beliefs now allow vitamins to aid in tissue repair. Seth emphasizes that Ruburt's new beliefs are materializing, outweighing old ones. He instructs the couple to read about the 'point of power' and 'natural hypnosis' for upcoming exercises. Additionally, Seth encourages resuming badminton and squatting, focusing on creative writing, and engaging with the public. Finally, he discusses Ruburt's progress in releasing physical repressions, noting that love-making helps him practice effortless letting go.
- 1973-10-22
Relaxation, Spontaneous Motion, and the Beliefs Behind Choosing ParentsAI summary
In this session, Seth discusses Ruburt's physical progress, explaining that joint soreness and heat are natural signs of loosening and rebalancing. He addresses Ruburt's belief that relaxation equals stagnation, clarifying that relaxation is actually the springboard for physical action—to let go is to go. Seth then explains the spiritual purpose behind choosing their parents. Ruburt's parents represented the extremes of purposeless relaxation versus rigid, immobile will; Ruburt chose them to learn to combine purpose with spontaneity. Rob's parents represented the conflict between isolated creativity and suffocating social/emotional ties. By resolving these dilemmas, both release their own spontaneity and triumph for their parents. Finally, Seth instructs them to practice the 'point of power' exercise daily.
- 1973-11-05
Ruburt's Physical Progress, Beliefs on Money, and Status IntegrationAI summary
In this session, Seth provides guidance on Ruburt's physical recovery and underlying beliefs regarding money and status. Seth notes that Ruburt's walking progress is assured through inner adjustments, advising him not to focus constantly on his body but to continue playing badminton. Triggered by a recent royalty check, Seth analyzes Ruburt's past beliefs about escaping poverty through intellect and his fear of failure, which led to relentless self-driving. Seth explains that Ruburt needed to achieve financial success to truly realize money's unimportance. Furthermore, Ruburt's fear of psychic development stemmed from a perceived lack of social status, but his growth now integrates both writing and psychic abilities. Seth advises focusing on daily joy, writing, and plans, suggesting a vacation to mark a new era and emphasizing trust in the point of power.
- 1973-11-12
Changing Beliefs About the Body and Utilizing Present FreedomAI summary
In this session, Seth addresses Ruburt's physical condition and the couple's upcoming vacation. He explains that while the core beliefs behind the physical symptoms have vanished, Ruburt and Joseph remain hypnotized by their lingering beliefs about the body. By thinking in absolutes, they ignore the gradations of freedom currently available. Seth urges them to use the "point of power" and constructive imagination rather than focusing on limitations. He explains that worry is a harmful cultural habit that projects negative energy, whereas reversing one's imagination can telepathically support a loved one. Seth advises them to stop structuring their lives around Ruburt's condition, focus on the pleasures of their trip, and concentrate on their mutual love. Jane notes at the end that Seth promised future information regarding Atlantis.
- 1973-11-19
Guidance on Changing Body Beliefs and Restructuring Living EnvironmentsAI summary
The first four pages of this session are missing. Seth explains that Ruburt's recent activities highlighted his physical limitations, bringing his "body beliefs" to light. Seth advises Ruburt to immediately reinstate previous suggestions and work with the "point of power" to change these body beliefs. He emphasizes the power of joint energy, instructing Joseph to spend a few minutes daily helping Ruburt reinforce new beliefs, viewing the situation as a challenge already being overcome rather than a problem. Seth notes that in the inner order of events, Ruburt's recovery has already occurred. Finally, noting that the death of both of their parents marks the end of an era, Seth advises them to either reorganize their living space or move elsewhere to symbolize a fresh start, while encouraging Joseph to trust himself.
- 1973-11-26
Life as Art and Creating Reality Through BeliefsAI summary
In this session, Seth uses the metaphor of painting to describe human life, explaining that individuals create multidimensional portraits of their inner self in physical reality. He emphasizes that life itself is an art form requiring inspiration, spontaneity, and conscious organization. Seth then reinforces the core principle that individuals create their own reality through their beliefs. One cannot experience peace while holding onto beliefs of conflict, as peace is an internal state rather than a reflection of external silence. Finally, addressing Jane and Rob's personal situation, Seth points out that they are repeating their parents' habit of focusing on negative aspects. By projecting past negativity into the future, they create depression. Seth advises them to use the power point of the present to change their beliefs and alter their personal experience.
- 1973-11-27
Examining Joint Beliefs Behind Living Choices and Physical SymptomsAI summary
In this session, Seth issues an ultimatum, requiring Ruburt and Joseph to read *The Nature of Personal Reality* together and practice its exercises daily, warning that further private sessions depend on this. He emphasizes that they share a joint reality shaped by their beliefs. Seth analyzes their personal situation, explaining that canceling their Florida trip was driven by guilt over Joseph's mother's death rather than the energy crisis. He reveals that they maintain a transitory living environment to avoid distractions from their work. Furthermore, Seth explains that their fear of buying a house and Ruburt's physical symptoms stem from viewing family life as a threat to artistic creativity. Joseph chose a childless, unconventional partner to protect his creative freedom, and Ruburt's immobility served to maintain their joint focus on work.
Key concepts in this book (by extent)
- beliefs
- illness and healing
- moment point
- reincarnation
- creativity
- action
- spontaneity
- personality
- suggestion
- impulses
- subconscious
- sumari
- entity
- simultaneous time
- point of power
- telepathy
- probabilities
- inner self
- energy
- death
- value fulfillment
- dream reality
- emotions
- physical body
- oversoul
- astral projection
- consciousness
- conscious mind
- mass beliefs
- natural hypnosis
- seth sessions
- physical reality
- psychic abilities
- symbols
- imagination
- hypnosis
- personal reality
- trance state
- whole self
- speakers
Cite this page
This cites the book by Jane Roberts, not this page. The concept entries on this site are AI syntheses — cite those from their own pages.
Roberts, J. (n.d.). The Personal Sessions: Book 2 of The Deleted Seth Sessions. New Awareness Network.