417 Your Ego Is the Riverbank

417 Your Ego Is the Riverbank

Session 417: The Seth Stream and Personality Power Welcome to this briefing on Session 417, recorded on June 17, 1968. This session is part of The Early Sessions, Book 8 of the Seth Material. We’re diving into some seriously cool insights today about how the Seth material is structured and why Seth's "vibe" is just as important as his message. The Big Picture: Going With the Flow Jane and Rob were stressing about how to write a book for Prentice-Hall, and Seth stepped in with a chill metaphor to help them relax. He basically told them that no matter how they frame the questions, the same "inner unity" of truth comes through. * The Stream Metaphor: Seth describes the communication as a stream. * The Roles: In this cosmic setup, Rob and Jane are the banks of the stream, their past lives are the bottom, and Seth is the land itself and the source of the water. * The Delivery: Seth says it doesn't matter if you present the info "one wave at a time" (consecutive sessions) or "a bucket at a time" (topical excerpts). As he puts it, "Pure, sparkling water is pure sparkling water." * The Audience: Some people need to get their feet wet slowly with the early sessions, while others are ready to dive into the "headier stuff." Don't Edit Out the Personality Seth was very clear: he doesn't want to be a "disembodied" voice from the void. He wants his jokes, his sarcasm, and his specific traits included in the book. * Proof of Reality: He argues that his personality is proof of his independence. To leave it out would be to "rob the material." * No White Gowns: He wants to avoid the "long-white-gowned spiritualistic connotations" and keep things grounded and lively. * The Cayce Connection: Seth dropped some interesting tea about Edgar Cayce. He claimed Cayce’s info didn't come from a "storehouse" but from a personality Cayce couldn't perceive because it was too alien. Seth, however, chooses to use a personality we can actually understand. Relationship Realness: Rob and Jane The session also gets into the "inner framework" of Rob and Jane's marriage. Seth explains how they balance each other out like a well-oiled creative machine. * Emotional Refreshment: They both need to "plunge into inner realities" and then return to each other for "refreshment." * The Balancing Act: Ruburt (Jane) provides the emotional spur, while Joseph (Rob) provides the intellectual brakes that keep Jane from plunging too deep into other realities without a tether. * The Support System: Jane’s awareness of their partnership is deep because her childhood framework wasn't supportive, making her bond with Rob her primary anchor during times of stress. Key Quotes from the Source * "The inclusion of my personality characteristics therefore will in themselves be adequate proof to all but nincompoops, that a fully independent and highly articulate personality is behind it." * "I am the land from which the two banks are formed." * "The inclusion of my personality characteristics... will take away any long-white-gowned spiritualistic connotations, and put the survival personality thesis in a more proper light." * "Knowledge does not exist independently of the one who knows." * "I am the proof in my own pudding, you see." Closing Thoughts Seth ended the session on a high note, comparing himself to "Old King Cole, a merry old soul." Jane even came out of trance with a psychic hit that they’d hear from their publisher within three days! Visit the New Awareness Network website and check out the bookstore at sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions [https://sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions].

416 Illness Is a Script You Wrote

Session 416: Cosmic Wisdom and Fireside Vibes Welcome to a deep dive into the cosmic archives. We’re chilling out today with Session 416 of The Early Sessions Book 8 of the Seth Material, recorded on the evening of June 12, 1968. Grab a drink, get comfortable, and let’s unpack some heavy metaphysical truths with a side of Seth’s signature dry wit. Seth’s "Fireside Chat" and the Creative Breakthrough The session kicks off with Seth in a pretty legendary mood. He jokes about Jane (whom he calls Ruburt) starting to write "the book" and compares his teaching style to a famous world leader. * Seth opens with a humorous jab: "I did indeed, only now, tell Ruburt that if your Roosevelt held his fireside chats, I could hold mine, even without the benefit of a fireside." * He notes that Jane finally embarking on the book project is a major "breakthrough," though such endeavors naturally challenge the personality. * Seth highlights his own role as a stabilizing force, providing counsel to Jane even when she isn't consciously aware of it. The Metaphysics of Health and Illness A major chunk of this session deals with a correspondent's questions about a woman suffering from a physical ailment. Seth doesn't hold back on the "inner reality" of why we get sick. * Symptoms as Symbols: Seth clarifies that he is a teacher, not a doctor. He views physical symptoms as "a reflection of an inner reality." * The Cause of Illness: He drops a truth bomb: "If all illness has been adopted by a personality for a particular reason in this life, then it has been adopted so that the personality involved will understand the illness as a materialized symbol for a challenge or problem that the personality has set." * The Reincarnational Role: Seth explains that sometimes a personality takes on the "role" of a sick person, much like an actor, to develop specific spiritual characteristics like compassion or to resolve past feelings of inadequacy. * Hope for Healing: He offers a powerful perspective on recovery: "No physical condition is irreversible, with the exception of loss of limbs and definite organs. The personality is always free to choose, in your terms, its future." * The Role of the Inner Self: While the ego might be confused and suffering, the "inner self" knows the purpose of the drama and does not feel threatened by it. The "Doctor" and the Medium Seth discusses a specific healer/medium (identified in the notes as George Chapman) who works on a level the ego doesn't always grasp. * Seth mentions that while a hypnotist or doctor might help, they can't remove symptoms if those symptoms are still serving a "valid purpose" to the inner self. * He notes his own attempt to contact the woman involved but admits his "lecturing" style was a bit too much for her to relate to at the time. Behind the Scenes: The Mechanics of the Session Ever wonder why there are long pauses in these transcripts? Seth explains the "lag" in the cosmic connection. * There is a natural lapse between Seth’s thought and Jane’s verbalization. * Seth admits he doesn't operate Jane's physical "controls" as automatically as she does, leading to pauses when he’s "deeply considering a matter." * The session ends with Seth being a total gent, saying he won't keep Joseph (Robert Butts) too long because he has "such tender regard for the state of [his] fingers" from all that fast-paced note-taking. --- Visit the New Awareness Network website and bookstore at: sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions [https://sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions].

415 Seth Solves the Albert Blevins Cold Case

Session 415: The Mystery of the Vanishing Pilot Welcome to the cosmic lounge, seekers. Grab a cold drink and kick back, because things are about to get a little bit chilling and a whole lot of interesting. We are diving into the archives of the Seth Material, specifically Session 415 from The Early Sessions, Book 8, recorded on the sweltering night of June 10, 1968. While the rest of the world was dealing with the heat, Jane Roberts (referred to as Ruburt by Seth) was navigating some heavy "chemical patterns" and channeling some serious detective work for a man named John Pitre. The Mystery of Albert Blevins Back in 1968, John Pitre was looking for answers about a pilot, Albert Blevins, who had vanished into thin air—or rather, thin water—near the Gulf Coast about four years prior. Seth didn't just give a vague "he's gone" answer; he went full-on forensic. * Not a Fireball: Despite what you might expect from a plane crash, Seth clarifies this wasn't a mid-air explosion. It was a death by drowning, not fire. * The "Oops" Moment: The plane didn't run out of gas. Instead, it suffered from "fuel difficulties"—the fuel simply wasn't getting to where it needed to go. The engine stalled in the air, and things went south very quickly. * A Chilling Exit: The pilot actually managed to bail out, but luck wasn't on his side. The parachute never fully opened and ended up landing right on top of him. Talk about a bad day at the office. * The Unwitting Witness: Seth mentions a guy working at or owning a small tackle shop nearby. This man saw something being "pulled up" but didn't realize the gravity of what he was seeing. * The Secret Current: The wreckage didn't just sit there; an underwater/underground current captured the plane, though the pilot’s body wasn't taken with it. Geographical Breadcrumbs Seth threw out a bunch of specific clues that would make any investigator's head spin. If you're looking for a treasure hunt, here are the coordinates: * Highway 13: The number 13 popped up, likely referring to the highway number running past that aforementioned tackle shop. * The Destination Change: Blevins wasn't where he was supposed to be. He decided to head in a different direction to visit a male friend. * Word Fragments: Seth dropped the letters "D E L" in connection to the friend, and "Q U A" in connection to a nearby town of about 2,000 people. * Spokane Connection: Apparently, someone connected to the pilot has a sister in Spokane. Seth really has no respect for privacy when it comes to the ethereal plane. Seth’s Commentary on the "Muggy" Medium It wasn't just the pilot's story making waves. Jane was having a rough time because of the "hottest and muggiest night" of the summer. Seth had to explain why the session was a bit short: * Chemical Adjustments: Seth noted that Ruburt (Jane) undergoes specific chemical patterns during the first wave of warm weather. * Energy Utilization: Her system was busy making "overall adjustments" to how she uses her own energy. Even a medium needs a tune-up when the humidity hits 90%. Key Quote from the Session To give you a taste of the atmosphere, here is a direct excerpt of Seth’s impressions: "A death by drowning, rather than fire... Fuel difficulties; not a lack of fuel, but the fuel was not getting where it should get. A stalling... in the air. The pilot bailed out. The chute landed on top of him, never fully opened." --- Visit the New Awareness Network website and their bookstore to find The Early Sessions at: sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions [https://sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions].

414 Seth's Psychic Autopsy of RFK's Assassination

Session 414: Psychic Surgery and National Cycles Welcome to a deep dive into the cosmic files. We are looking at Session 414 from The Early Sessions, Book 8 of the Seth Material, recorded on the evening of June 5, 1968. It was a heavy night in the human neighborhood—Senator Robert F. Kennedy had been shot earlier that day. While the world was reeling, Seth showed up to give us the "birds-eye view" of the psychic mechanics behind the chaos. Grab a drink and relax; things are about to get deep, chilling, and maybe even a little funny. The National "Poison" and Psychic Surgery Seth doesn't sugarcoat the news. He views nations much like individuals—as organisms that occasionally need to vomit out some internal toxicity. * Cycles of Emotion: Nations go through emotional cycles just like we do. When a country lets aggression and "spiritual hypocrisy" pile up, the mass psyche looks for a way to eject the poison. * The Sacrificial Symbol: Seth explains that mass killings are a nation's way of pinpointing dangerous inner trends. Certain individuals—like the Kennedys or Martin Luther King Jr.—act as both the "physicians" and the "patients" who die to show the nation its own sickness. * The "Lip Service" Problem: The country was suffering from a "schizophrenic condition" where high ideals were mouthed but not actually believed or lived. * Direct Quote: "As a physical organism tries to thrust out poisons that impede its health, so the mass psyche organism... attempts to rid itself of this now-poisonous overdeveloped aggression." Cosmic Bureaucracy and Prediction Even in the middle of a national tragedy, Seth found time for a little humor regarding how he operates through Jane Roberts (Ruburt). * No Hall Passes Required: When asked if he needed "permission" to speak, Seth cracked a joke: "I do not need a permission slip. Say you as a personality can write and paint. Do you need the permission of your writing self in order to paint?" * The Kennedy Prophecy: Seth chillingly noted that RFK's "role" was completed and predicted he would succumb to his injuries. He also accurately pinpointed details about the assassin, mentioning a "small grocery store" connection and the name "Adele" (the assassin's brother). * Probabilities: Seth reminded us that the "next moment is never predetermined," though at that time, the probabilities pointed heavily toward the Senator's death. Artistic Postscripts and Belgian Ghosts To lighten the mood before heading out, Seth chatted about some paintings being worked on in the household. * Van Elver: Seth identified a portrait of a bald man as an artist named "Van Elver" from a Belgian life (1317-1351). * The Details: He described a scene with a golden goblet and a red velvet chair, proving that even a "ghost" has an eye for interior design and art history. Study and Support If this peek into the mechanics of reality has you hooked, you really should dig into the source. * Explore More: We highly encourage you to study the Seth Material books for a full understanding of these concepts. * Visit the Source: Check out the New Awareness Network website and their awesome bookstore at sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions [https://sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions]. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Credits: This report synthesizes information from the Seth Material, published by the New Awareness Network. Podcast Declaration: This podcast is distributed free of charge on all major platforms for educational purposes. Stay curious, stay chill, and remember: you're creating your own reality, so try to make it a good one!

413 Ghost Images and Simultaneous Time

Session 413: Prisms, Ghosts, and the Multi-Tasking Soul Welcome to a deep dive into the cosmic neighborhood. This briefing explores the insights found in Session 413 of The Early Sessions, Book 8 of the Seth Material, recorded on May 29, 1968. During this session, Jane Roberts was trying out a "new voice" that was high-pitched and formal, while Seth eventually popped in at the end to remind everyone he still has a "melodious voice." The Cosmic Layer Cake: Coordinates and Reality Reality isn't just the stuff you can stub your toe on. According to the session, our physical system is absolutely crawling with "coordinates" that we usually ignore because we're too busy focusing on our "camouflage" environment. * Invisible Intersections: There are infinite "points" where other realities touch ours. * Selective Focus: We only see the physical stuff because we’ve been trained to maintain focus on this specific system. * The Prism Effect: The source describes it beautifully: "There are endless coordinates, like infinities of prisms, fitting within, into, transposed upon, and permeating your own physical system, but your outer senses do not perceive them." What Happens When You "Ghost" Physicality The session tackles the heavy topic of death with a pretty "chill" explanation. When you die, you aren't "gone"—you just change the channel. * Focus Shift: Death is just the personality structure approaching certain coordinates and switching focus to another system. * The Trace Image: Even when the consciousness leaves, it leaves a "ghost image" or "earth-memory image" behind in the physical system. * Not a Real Ghost: This isn't the actual person’s soul hanging out in a haunted house. It’s more like a "latent" imprint. As the session notes: "The personality does indeed turn its focus into another field of reality... some trace of that personality remains in that camouflage reality, quite literally, as what you might call a ghost image." * Mental Paintings: Think of it like a painting that gets destroyed but stays in your mind; the physical elements retain a "memory" of the images they were once part of. Reincarnation: You’re Multi-Tasking If you think you’ve had "past lives," the source has some news for you: they’re actually happening right now. We just use "segments" because our brains would probably melt otherwise. * Simultaneous Lives: Reincarnations aren't separate existences across time; they are happening at once. We just perceive them as a sequence because we operate in a "one-reality field." * The Sleep Analogy: Just as you don't think you're a new person every time you wake up from a nap, your "real" existence is a unity of all these different roles. * Leveling Up: Eventually, you might graduate to a "two-reality field," where you can consciously manipulate awareness in two systems at once. Imagine being in two places at once and actually being able to handle the chores in both! * The Unity Quote: "Your real existence, even within your system, is too much for you to deal with in conscious terms, therefore the seeming segments." Pro-Tips for the Soul The session wraps up with advices on handling the human experience without getting "blocked up." * Emotional Freedom: To keep your "system" clear, you have to lean into emotional freedom. * The Aggression Fix: Don't fear your emotions. Suppressing things is what creates "impeding actions." * Stability in Change: Seth (or the high-pitched "new voice") finds stability in the fact that they are always changing. --- Visit the source: sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions [https://sethcenter.com/the-early-sessions].