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In The Early Sessions Book 1, Seth elaborates on the concept of the "whole self" from multiple dimensions. The whole self not only transcends the single physical personality but also connects the inner senses with the larger entity. The following are the book's core statements and distinctive aspects of the whole self concept:

1. Definition and compositional structure of the whole self

Seth points out that the whole self is the sum and blueprint of all the different personalities of the individual in the past and future. For example, he calls Rob's "whole self" "Joseph"; in the complete Joseph state, the "walls" between reincarnational personalities (that is, the divisions of time and personality) will no longer exist, returning to unity ^[1]. The whole self contains the actor, the mover, the breather, and the dreamer ^[2]. On the physical level, the whole self can be regarded as a "field unit" composed of the physical body, the conscious ego, and the inner self ^[3]. In addition, the consciousness of our physical cells is also part of the whole self ^[4].

2. The relationship between the whole self and the entity

Seth clearly distinguishes the "whole self" from the "entity." The whole self existing on the physical level is not equivalent to, nor does it contain, the complete entity, but the whole self possesses channels of communication with the entity ^[5]. This communication is achieved through the inner senses, which serve as the link between the entity field and the whole self field ^[3]. The ego is only a part of the whole self ^[6], and the portion of the whole self ignored by the ego can enter into the field influence of the entity ^[7]. As the whole self gradually regains knowledge of its own reincarnations, it will also understand its relationship with the entity ^[4].

3. The obstruction of the ego and the means of contacting the whole self

The reason humans cannot perceive and contact the whole self more clearly is mainly subjective refusal to acknowledge it ^[8]. Seth criticizes the "soul fantasy" or "spirit fantasy," arguing that such notions artificially split the whole self into two opposing parts, thereby hindering recognition of the whole self ^[9]. To contact the whole self and allow the ego to understand the abilities of the whole self, means such as hypnosis can be used ^[10]. In addition, using "psychological time" is also an effective way to encounter the whole self ^[11]. In the teaching method Seth adopts, the whole self is able to be consciously aware of all received knowledge ^[12]. At the present stage of human evolution, the most self-aware, perceiving, and organizing portion of the whole self is the "inner ego" ^[13].

4. The operation and limitations of the whole self on the physical level

The whole self can never be completely constructed on the camouflage (physical) level; it can only occasionally be expressed there ^[14]. The energy of the whole self is protected and controlled by an invisible "tissue capsule" to prevent energy loss ^[15]. The whole self is responsible for making important inner decisions that the ego cannot perceive. For example, before the personality leaves the physical level (death), the whole self makes the necessary preparations, and if these decisions were known in advance by the fragile conscious mind, they might cause its disintegration ^[16]. At the same time, recognizing the existence of the whole self can greatly eliminate the fear of death, because death is merely the release of the personality from the physical field ^[17]. Finally, Seth emphasizes that the fundamental way to solve the reorganization of physical structure lies in manipulation from within, namely "direct manipulation of the whole self" ^[18].

In The Early Sessions Book 2, Seth explores the concept of the "whole self" in depth, portraying it as a complete whole of consciousness that transcends everyday awareness and contains multidimensional aspects. The following are the book's core discussions of the whole self:

First, the value fulfillment of the whole self depends on the balance and communication between the inner and outer selves. Seth points out that the inner self guides the entire energy field, while the outer self is responsible for manipulation in the physical universe. When there is a complete or nearly complete barrier between the inner self and the outer self, causing the two to pursue directly opposing viewpoints and goals, the whole self will be largely deprived of "value fulfillment." Conversely, when the two are balanced and communicate well, the inner self can directly communicate with the outer self and bring revelation, while the outer self can also convey the experiences of the physical world to the inner self, thereby actually helping to expand the inner self ^[1].

Second, Seth uses the "beam of light" as a vivid metaphor for the operating mechanism of the whole self's consciousness. What we usually regard as consciousness, the self, or the thinking self actually represents only the portion of the entire consciousness currently in use ^[2]. Seth compares the consciousness of the whole self to a vast and nearly infinite light, with the ability to focus in multiple directions, diffuse, and adjust its intensity. The whole self will "turn on" or "turn off" different portions of its overall consciousness according to the particular field it is trying to contact, manipulate, or project into. In many cases, using the entire consciousness would cause great interference, so the whole self focuses selectively as needed ^[3].

Third, the consciousness and subconscious within the whole self are unified. Seth emphasizes that there is no real division between consciousness and the subconscious; both are equally conscious and are both parts of "the same whole self consciousness." The subconscious merely operates in and perceives a highly effective psychological perspective with which the outer self is unfamiliar ^[4]. In order to successfully manipulate matter, excellent communication must be maintained between the inner portion of the whole self (the subconscious) and the so-called outer portion (the conscious), so that conscious desires align with the expectations and emotional dynamics of the subconscious ^[5].

Fourth, the whole self holds the "greater data" needed to construct a complete physical form. In discussing materialization and apparitions, Seth points out that certain temporary physical constructions made of atoms and molecules cannot persist or function consistently in the physical field because they lack "the greater data that the whole self possesses when constructing a complete human body" ^[6][7].

Finally, Seth expresses a preference for the whole self's assimilation of knowledge. In his cooperation with Jane and Rob, Seth states that he prefers to cooperate through "the whole self's assimilation of knowledge" and encourages them to maintain a high level of intellectual reserve, rather than relying solely on very deep hypnotic states ^[8].

The Early Sessions Book 3 provides an in-depth exposition of the concept of the "whole self," revealing its multidimensional, complete, and beyond-ordinary-consciousness nature:

1. The definition of the whole self and the nature of consciousness The whole self is a complete and indivisible whole, although for the sake of efficiency it has been divided into "compartments" ^[1]. What we usually call the "conscious self" is actually not an independent entity, but merely the direction in which the whole self chooses to project energy and attention at a particular time ^[2]. The whole self is composed of many so-called "conscious selves" (including dream selves), which may not be aware of one another's existence ^[3].

2. The relationship between the ego and the whole self The outer conscious self (the ego) is only the "front man" or "vanguard" sent by the whole self to the front lines of the physical world ^[4], and it plays the specific role assigned to it by the whole self ^[5]. The ego is only a very small part of the whole self, and the whole self allows it to be completely or almost completely deceived by the "self-hypnotic state" of the physical world so that it can manipulate on the physical level ^[6]. When the ego is given too much power, it deprives the individual of the inner life force from the whole self ^[5].

3. Dreams as the connecting bond of the whole self Dreams are the key mechanism by which the whole self maintains its various manifestations from falling apart ^[1]. Through dreams, the intuitive knowledge of the whole self is brought to its various parts ^[7]. Even if the conscious mind cannot understand the symbols in dreams, the whole self automatically absorbs and processes the information transmitted through dreams ^[8].

4. Energy allocation and the life cycle Maintaining a complex physical body requires enormous energy from the whole self ^[9]. In old age, the main focus of the whole self begins to drift, and it no longer provides sufficient psychic energy to maintain the physical organism; this energy is withdrawn and re-coordinated with the whole self, thereby causing the decline of the physical body ^[9]. The whole self essentially will not be indefinitely confined to a single field of reality; it constantly changes focus and takes on new forms ^[10].

5. Multidimensional existence and the inner self The whole self has actual reality and existence in many fields beyond the physical field (such as the electrical universe) ^[11]. The existence of the whole self is based on undisguised energy, so it can absorb knowledge without being bound by any single camouflage dimension ^[12]. The inner self, as the core or "relay station" of the whole self, is the starting point of all the emission lines that form the whole self; only through contact with the inner self can knowledge about the whole self be found ^[13].

6. The goal of exploring and integrating the whole self One of the purposes of the Seth sessions is to promote the whole self's overall perception of its various parts, enabling the individual to use the outer and inner senses efficiently, so that the whole self can more fully understand its own potentials and selfhood ^[14]. In the process of exploring the whole self, one should not forcibly lower the ego's defenses; instead, the ego should be allowed to merge into the trust of the whole self, achieving the full cooperation of the whole self and avoiding ego fragmentation ^[15].